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• West Brom win 'felt like statement of intent'

  21-09-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Shutterstock]This was probably the most comprehensive 90-minute performance Wolves have produced so far this season. The team has not fully clicked yet, and there is still a long way to go, but that is what makes this result so encouraging. Wolves are showing signs of becoming a side capable of controlling matches in different ways, even while there is still plenty of room to improve.The 1-0 scoreline does not tell the full story. West Brom had more possession, but Wolves controlled the pa
  
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• De Zerbi 'made a rod for his own back' with signings

  22-09-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Observer's Rory Smith says Roberto de Zerbi has "almost made a rod for his own back" this season by signing so many players in the transfer window. Following a relegation battle last season, there was a vast summer of recruitment in north London, with 13 players joining. However results haven't improved - with Tottenham bottom of the Premier League table after five games, with just two points gained from a possible 15. "I don't think Tottenham should be bottom [of the table], but I don't thi
  
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• Summer spending put Alonso in 'impossible position'

  22-09-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea's Xabi Alonso as well as Roberto de Zerbi of Tottenham are in an "impossible position" this season, believes The Observer's Rory Smith. The managers took charge of their clubs in the spring and oversaw a lot of activity in the transfer window, with Chelsea and Spurs ending the summer as the second and third-highest spenders respectively. Smith says the changes to their squads is why Alonso and De Zerbi need time to build coherence in their sides."We're kind of asking them to do something
  
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• Is Ageu finally ready to prove his worth?

  22-09-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Despite defeat at Falkirk and a draw at Kilmarnock heading into the extended international break, the bigger picture for Hearts looks encouraging.A quick Tynecastle health check suggests the patient is in decent shape. Wouter Vrancken has transformed the style of play within months, guided Hearts into the Conference League and the League Cup semi-finals.With a realistic chance of lifting that trophy for the first time in 63 years, there is far more to savour than sulk about.We sit third, wh
  
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• Liverpool players ‘didn’t care about football’ after Diogo Jota death, Andy Robertson admits

  22-09-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Robertson has revealed that Liverpool “didn't care about football” last season following the death of his former team-mate and close friend Diogo Jota. The Scotland captain said the whole club was “heartbroken” and consumed by grief in a year where they also underperformed on the pitch. Jota died in a road accident last July that also killed his brother, Andre Silva, and Robertson has now opened up on the impact of his passing. Robertson left Liverpool this summer af
  
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• Lewis Hall says it was a ‘no-brainer’ to stay at Newcastle after Man Utd transfer saga

  22-09-2026 13:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Hall has opened up on why he decided to snub Manchester United’s advances in the summer, branding the decision to stay at Newcastle a “no-brainer”.The left-back, who has just been recalled to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel, was the subject of strong interest from the Red Devils but a move failed to materialise.Hall, 22, said he was convinced to stay after learning to vision of new manager Matthias Jaissle and has since committed his future to Newcastle by penning a lo
  
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• When will Arsenal’s England youths play over the break?

  22-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When will Arsenal’s England youths play over the break?Seven Arsenal youngsters will be involved with the England youth teams over the international break, so let’s look at when they’ll all be in action.Photo via Setford on InstagramArsenal originally had eight players called up for the England youth teams, between the u17 and u21 age groups, but there have been some developments since then.Most significantly, Marli Salmon has pulled out of the England u18s with an injury. But
  
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• Lamine Yamal sets another Barcelona record after incredible start to 2026/27 season

  22-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal sets another Barcelona record after incredible start to 2026/27 seasonLamine Yamal has added another milestone to his outstanding start to the 2026/27 season, becoming the most-used player in Barcelona’s squad by minutes after the opening eight matches.While Raphinha’s goalscoring form has understandably attracted plenty of attention during Barça’s perfect start, Yamal has been just as influential. The 19-year-old has eight goals and six assists across
  
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• Real Madrid teammates expected Vinicius Junior to join Arsenal prior to contract extension

  22-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid teammates expected Vinicius Junior to join Arsenal prior to contract extensionOne of the biggest Real Madrid transfer stories of the summer involved Vinicius Junior, who had been strongly linked with a move away from the club prior to eventually signing a new contract. Of the clubs interested in his services, Arsenal pushed hardest to sign him, and while they were ultimately unsuccessful, it was believed at one stage that he would go.Arsenal were very interested in signing Vinicius,
  
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• Jonas Urbig’s path to No. 1 for both club and country takes shape

  22-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonas Urbig’s path to No. 1 for both club and country takes shapeBayern Munich’s long-term succession plan for Manuel Neuer continues to take shape around Jonas Urbig. The 23-year-old remains Neuer’s deputy for the time being, but Bayern have deliberately found opportunities to keep Urbig involved during the opening weeks of the season. The former 1. FC Cologne goalkeeper has featured twice in Bayern’s first six competitive fixtures, with the club keen to ensure that he m
  
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• Report: Gyokeres camp hold talks with Milan and Juventus over Arsenal exit

  22-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Gyokeres camp hold talks with Milan and Juventus over Arsenal exitMilan and Juventus have opened talks with Viktor Gyokeres’ representatives as the Arsenal striker weighs up his future.According to CaughtOffside, the Sweden international is frustrated at dropping down the pecking order, with Mikel Arteta now clearly favouring Kai Havertz as his first-choice number nine. Gyokeres’ camp have held initial discussions with both Serie A clubs, as well as Saudi sides Al Ahli and Al
  
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• Manchester United wonderkid makes big call as Real Madrid, Barcelona lead the race

  22-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United wonderkid makes big call as Real Madrid, Barcelona lead the raceReal Madrid have been heavily linked with a move for Manchester United’s teenage sensation JJ Gabriel, one of the most coveted young talents in world football.The 15-year-old has made clear his intention to leave Old Trafford, having informed the club he will not sign a contract once he turns 16 on October 6.His future has been a subject of major discussion, with a host of European clubs, including Barcelona
  
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• Endo’s Liverpool role makes a January departure increasingly likely

  22-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endo’s Liverpool role makes a January departure increasingly likelyWataru Endo’s Liverpool exit looks increasingly logical as January approachesWataru Endo’s Liverpool future is becoming a question of opportunity. When a senior midfielder is outside the regular side and overlooked for the competitions that might offer rotation, remaining at the club becomes difficult to justify on footballing grounds.January offers a possible solution. Endo could pursue a role with greater resp
  
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• Latest injury news from France camp affects two PSG stars

  22-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Latest injury news from France camp affects two PSG starsPSG have lost a key player to injury – but it doesn’t sound serious, and it gives one of their other stars a chance to take his place.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.It’s good news and bad news for PSG in the France camp.Warren Zaire Emery has been stood down because of a minor injury he’s picked up.
  
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• Real Madrid icon heaps praise on Barcelona’s start to the season: ‘They are playing very well’

  22-09-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid icon heaps praise on Barcelona’s start to the season: ‘They are playing very well’Barcelona have enjoyed a sensational start to the new campaign, sitting top of LaLiga with a perfect record.Hansi Flick’s side have collected 21 points from a possible 21, scoring 31 goals along the way, and hold a six-point lead over Real Madrid.That form has caught the eye of Real Madrid legend Luis Figo, who was full of praise for the Catalans in a recent interview.Figo lauds
  
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• Lennart Karl and Karim Adeyemi swap Germany squad slots

  22-09-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lennart Karl and Karim Adeyemi swap Germany squad slotsJürgen Klopp has made one late change to his first Germany squad, with Karim Adeyemi replacing Bayern Munich youngster Lennart Karl. The DFB confirmed on Monday that the switch was made for reasons of workload management. Karl, who had initially been named in Klopp’s first senior squad, will instead join Germany’s second squad.Adeyemi consequently moves into the senior group for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against t
  
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• Cardiff pain must lead to progress for Charlton

  22-09-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Enough has been said about what went wrong in South Wales. The Cardiff result was painful, but is now behind us. What matters is how Charlton Athletic use this extended international break to turn that performance into a platform for progress.The priority must be simplicity.When the ball is played out from the back there should be a clear, repeatable structure that gives players confidence even under pressure. That means agreed patterns of movement, reliable passing options an
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid captain suffers grade 3 ankle sprain; out for two weeks

  22-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid captain suffers grade 3 ankle sprain; out for two weeksReal Madrid have issued an official statement confirming the nature and extent of midfielder and club captain Federico Valverde’s injury.The Uruguayan international was on the receiving end of a reckless challenge from Kang-in Lee during the derby against Atletico Madrid this past weekend.Tests conducted today at the club medical facilities have confirmed that the midfielder has sustained a grade 3 sprain in his
  
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• Stones offers Inter injury update: ‘A slight injury, but I’m already working to get back’

  22-09-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stones offers Inter injury update: ‘A slight injury, but I’m already working to get back’John Stones has reassured Inter supporters that the muscle problem he suffered against Udinese is minor, and that he expects to return once the international break is over.Tthe England defender posted an update on Instagram after being forced off in the 61st minute of the matchday four fixture.“I picked up a slight injury in the last game, but I’m already working to get back aft
  
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• Sheaf's emotional Wrexham return after tough absence

  22-09-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wrexham midfielder Ben Sheaf started his professional career with Arsenal [Getty Images]Ben Sheaf admits he was emotional on his return to the Wrexham side after making his first appearance of the season in the 2-1 victory over Southampton.The 28-year-old midfielder started a match for the first time since February, having been sidelined with a combination of shoulder, calf and knee injuries."I'm really pleased. I was a bit emotional in a way, being back out there," said Kent-born Sheaf."It's be
  
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• Hibs must strike fine balance in managerial appointment

  22-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It was good to get Saturday's game out the way after a difficult couple of weeks at Hibs.Easter Road was quite subdued before kick-off and I think most fans will agree the break has come at a good time for the club.There was a notable lifting of tensions around the stadium, in stark contrast to the charged atmosphere on Tuesday where the team was chastised for any and every mistake by sections of the crowd.It felt like full-time properly brought the curtain down on (Sir) David Gray's tenure
  
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• Bayern Munich celebrate ‘perfect’ Oktoberfest weekend and 7-0 Union Berlin demolition

  22-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich celebrate ‘perfect’ Oktoberfest weekend and 7-0 Union Berlin demolitionBayern Munich entered the Oktoberfest weekend in emphatic fashion, dismantling Union Berlin 7-0 at the Allianz Arena on Friday evening. Union initially frustrated Vincent Kompany’s side with a compact defensive approach and survived the opening quarter of an hour without conceding a major chance. Once Jamal Musiala broke the resistance in the 18th minute, however, the match quickly became one-w
  
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• 🚨 Valverde out for several weeks after Kang-in Lee tackle

  22-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Valverde out for several weeks after Kang-in Lee tackleThe controversy is only going to grow!This is the story that dominated Spain this weekend. On Sunday, Real Madrid lost away to Atlético de Madrid at the end of a fiery clash marked by controversial refereeing decisions.The one drawing the most attention is Kang-in Lee’s studs-up challenge on Federico Valverde, which many observers believe should have earned a red card, and José Mourinho did not hesitate to slam
  
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• From pain to progress

  22-09-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Enough has been said about what went wrong in South Wales. The Cardiff result was painful, but is now behind us. What matters is how Charlton Athletic use this extended international break to turn that performance into a platform for progress.The priority must be simplicity.When the ball is played out from the back there should be a clear, repeatable structure that gives players confidence even under pressure. That means agreed patterns of movement, reliable passing options an
  
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• Israel accuse Ireland manager of ‘hypocrisy and stupidity’ over ‘genocide’ comments

  22-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Israel Football Association accused Republic of Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson of “hypocrisy and stupidity” after he said his team would be “playing against genocide” in their upcoming UefaNations League double header between the two teams. Ireland have been drawn in the same Nations League group as Israel and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have confirmed that they will fulfill both fixtures despite mounting calls from campaigners to boycott the games, w
  
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• 🚨 Breaking: Fede Valverde suffers a serious sprain

  22-09-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Breaking: Fede Valverde suffers a serious sprainReal Madrid have announced Fede Valverde’s injury following the tests carried out.
  The Uruguayan was injured by Kang-in Lee during the derby against Atlético de Madrid and, despite playing through to the end of the match, he is suffering from a serious sprain.Real Madrid’s statement"Following the tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a grade 3
  
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• Inter’s Calhanoglu Recovery Shows Encouraging Signs Ahead of Parma

  22-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter’s Calhanoglu Recovery Shows Encouraging Signs Ahead of ParmaHakan Calhanoglu is working individually in the gym as he pushes to be available for Inter’s meeting with Parma, though Chivu is in no rush to throw his regista back into action.According to Gazzetta dello Sport via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Turkish midfielder trained on his own again the day before the report, continuing his recovery from an adductor problem that has become a familiar frustration for both player and club.C
  
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• Arsenal Women’s start raises early title concerns

  22-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Women’s start raises early title concernsAnother slow start threatens to derail Arsenal’s title challenge before it really gets going.Photo by Sarah Ray-Gain/Getty ImagesBefore this season, the manager and players knew what had happened in each of the past two seasons. An early stutter cost the team the title.Unfortunately, they have done it again.Five points from three matches means Arsenal are already four points behind Manchester City.Next come Chelsea and City away in the
  
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• Jose Mourinho will not attend coaches’ meeting amid Real Madrid refereeing tensions

  22-09-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho will not attend coaches’ meeting amid Real Madrid refereeing tensionsIt has only been around a month since the start of the 2026-27 season, but Real Madrid have already been left with several refereeing-related grievances. The Merengues had already been protesting some of the refereeing decisions in earlier games, but matters came to a head during the Madrid derby.This match saw the referee, Ortiz Arias, being embroiled in several controversies, including a red card for Dean
  
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• Mullins to 'use squad' for EFL Trophy trip to Swindon

  22-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Manager Hayden Mullins says Newport County will utilise their squad depth in the EFL Trophy when they travel to Swindon Town on Tuesday night (19:00 BST).With a packed schedule, the former West Ham midfielder is planning to make changes as Newport begin a group-stage campaign that also includes Plymouth Argyle and Crystal Palace Under-21s."The squad's there and we will use it," said Mullins."We've got a lot of games this side of Christmas with the Vertu [EFL] Trophy and
  
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