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• Why early-season data points to Premiership style shift

  08-10-2026 08:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin (left) said Jens Berthel Askou's (right) work at Motherwell gave "guys like myself a bit of a wake-up call" [BBC]Think of the Scottish Premiership and you think of a division with enough box-office drama and passion to rival, if not surpass, any other European league.Where Scotland's top flight has had its perceived shortcomings over the years, though, is in the product and standard it offers on the pitch.More blood and thunder. Less technical and tactical.However,
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus must seek victory, Cagliari good at wasting time’

  11-10-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus must seek victory, Cagliari good at wasting time’Luciano Spalletti stands up for his Juventus choices after the 1-1 draw with Cagliari, critiques Yerry Mina and reveals what happened for that red card with Fabio Pisacane. ‘They are good at wasting time.’The Bianconeri dominated possession in Sardinia, but had precious little to show for it, as they were trailing 1-0 at the break with just one shot on target.TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 06: Luciano Spall
  
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• Andoni Iraola masterminding move for €500m Spain midfielder

  11-10-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola masterminding move for €500m Spain midfielderLiverpool declined to add a midfield option in the summer transfer window. Despite the £30m loss of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan - and Stefan Bajcetic as well as Harvey Elliott leaving for pastures new - Andoni Iraola is left with the same cast of midfield characters.Some extra game time may go to Trey Nyoni and James McConnell this season but by and large the new Liverpool head coach has got the same senior midfielders to pick
  
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• Leeds United Target 23-Year-Old Centre-Back With £43.5m Clause: Does Farke Need Him?

  11-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Target 23-Year-Old Centre-Back With £43.5m Clause: Does Farke Need Him?Leeds United have reportedly tried to sign Sevilla centre-back Andrés Castrín, but the 23-year-old looks set to stay in Spain after agreeing to a new deal, according to Ficherio, relayed by Sport Witness.The Spanish outlet reported on 9 October that Castrín will extend his contract with Sevilla until June 2030. The agreement includes a salary increase and a €50 million (£43.5
  
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• Kolo Muani: ‘Juventus better when Woltemade is on, gives me more freedom’

  11-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kolo Muani: ‘Juventus better when Woltemade is on, gives me more freedom’Randal Kolo Muani sends a warning to Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti after the equaliser against Cagliari. ‘When Nick Woltemade comes on, it gives me more freedom to move around.’The Bianconeri have stuttered somewhat against the smaller sides so far this season, as they lost 3-2 to Sassuolo and were today held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari.Daniel Maldini had opened the scoring against the run of play,
  
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• Cagliari 1-1 Juventus ends in headloss as Spalletti and Pisacane see red

  11-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cagliari 1-1 Juventus ends in headloss as Spalletti and Pisacane see redLuciano Spalletti and Fabio Pisacane were both sent off at the end of the 1-1 Serie A draw between Cagliari and Juventus on Sunday evening in a moment of headloss on the touchline immediately after the full-time whistle.Spalletti and Pisacane sent off at full-time of Cagliari 1-1 JuventusIt was a frustrating evening for Juventus at the Unipol Domus: Daniel Maldini fired the hosts into a 20th-minute lead and it took the Bianc
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur star makes personal admission after Man United draw

  11-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur star makes personal admission after Man United drawDominic Solanke rues missed chances as Tottenham rescue point at Manchester UnitedTottenham left Old Trafford with a 1-1 draw, and Dominic Solanke knew exactly what the story was. Spurs controlled long spells, created enough to win and still needed a stoppage-time equaliser to avoid another miserable result.That is the problem in simple terms. The performance had substance, the finishing did not.Solanke eventually delivered the
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Troyes 0-2 Marseille: Amine Harit and Himad Abdelli end winless run

  11-10-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Troyes 0-2 Marseille: Amine Harit and Himad Abdelli end winless runLigue 1 McDonald’s, Round 6, 11/10/2026Olympique de Marseille would leap out of the relegation zone and push ESTAC Troyes into the mire, with a 1-0 win over the Champagne side.The MatchThe return of domestic football brought together two of Ligue 1’s struggling teams. Marseille arrived in the Champagne region searching for an end to their run of four defeats in a row in the league. For Troyes, it was
  
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• Serie A | Cagliari 1-1 Juventus: Kolo Muani first goal to rescue a point

  11-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Cagliari 1-1 Juventus: Kolo Muani first goal to rescue a pointRandal Kolo Muani’s first goal of the season rescued a point for toothless Juventus away to high-flying Cagliari after yet another Daniel Maldini strike.The Bianconeri were forced to do without Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Jeremie Boga, Jeff Ekhator, Kamil Grabara and Arkadiusz Milik, while new goalkeeper Neto still had a one-match ban to sit out from his Brazilian career.The Sardinians were higher
  
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• Andoni Iraola eyes fresh move for €100m midfielder

  11-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola eyes fresh move for €100m midfielderLiverpool's midfield has been the talk of the town for the last couple of transfer windows. Ever since Fabinho exited Anfield in 2023, the Reds have needed a new defensive midfielder.Arne Slot may have thought that he found one in Ryan Gravenberch after his stellar performances in the 2023-24 season but, last term proved that the Dutchman was not cut out to be Liverpool's number six.This season has been much of the same with his inability to
  
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• Aston Villa Eye £26m Striker: Should Emery Bridge The €10m Gap?

  11-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Eye £26m Striker: Should Emery Bridge The €10m Gap?Aston Villa have renewed their interest in Colombian striker Kevin Viveros, with reports suggesting Unai Emery’s side could consider an offer exceeding €20m (£17.4m) during their next transfer move.According to RTI Esporte, via Sport Witness, Villa have contacted parties involved in the 26-year-old’s situation to assess the cost of a potential deal. However, the Premier League club have yet to submit
  
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• Milan threw away two points against Sassuolo, says Ruben Amorim

  11-10-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan threw away two points against Sassuolo, says Ruben AmorimSerie A Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Sassuolo on Sunday, as they failed to take advantage of having taken the lead in the second half. Towards the end of the game, the Neroverdi were more likely to get the winner, but it ended in a rather deserved draw.Ruben Amorim spoke to Sky 24 after tie and added important insight to how the game unfolded.He made it clear that Milan threw away two points. The Portuguese said – via
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On This Serie A Full-Back: Should De Zerbi Get Him On Board?

  11-10-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On This Serie A Full-Back: Should De Zerbi Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Roma full-back Emanuele Lulli. It is understood that Spurs are facing competition from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United in the race to land the Italian talent next year.Lulli’s Impressive Rise At RomaLulli has come through the youth ranks of Roma and has done well to
  
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• Man City's statement win has feeling of irrelevance with season in limbo

  11-10-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool fans express their disgust towards Manchester City during the Premier League game at Anfield [Getty Images]Manchester City made what they will regard as a powerful statement in the most hostile territory against Liverpool at Anfield - but is it a statement that carries any weight during a Premier League season in limbo?City's attention turned to on-field matters in their first game since being found guilty of 114 charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 200
  
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• Lazio boss Rino Gattuso believes he deserves more credit as manager

  11-10-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio boss Rino Gattuso believes he deserves more credit as managerSerie A side Lazio picked up another league win today, going past Monza rather comfortably. This leaves them unbeaten in the competition so far, as they also took advantage of the draw involving Como and Roma. Manager Rino Gattuso, who has had a topsy turvy journey as a boss, has now spoken about his campaign so far.The Italian made it clear his career as manager deserves more credit than it gets.He told the press about all
  
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• Liverpool counting the cost of £85m Richard Hughes transfer botch

  11-10-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool counting the cost of £85m Richard Hughes transfer botchIt’s fair to say Richard Hughes left Liverpool with a mixed legacy. Having been sporting director when the Reds lifted their 20th title the Scottish exec certainly deserves some credit. But Andoni Iraola has been left with an unbalanced squad - devoid of depth in key areas.That was illustrated on Sunday when Manchester City ran out 3-0 winners in the Premier League clash at Anfield.While City could bring on Jeremy Doku
  
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• Julian Schuster praises Miron Muslic’s honestly after Freiburg defeat Schalke: “That was truly big of him!”

  11-10-2026 22:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Schuster praises Miron Muslic’s honestly after Freiburg defeat Schalke: “That was truly big of him!”FC Schalke 04 head coach Miron Muslic took full responsibility for his team’s tactical mistakes following Sunday’s dramatic 2-1 Bundesliga defeat against SC Freiburg. The Austrian-Bosnian trainer’s unusually candid admission prompted an extraordinary response from Freiburg counterpart Julian Schuster, who interrupted his own opening remarks at the post-ma
  
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• Atlético Madrid rediscover winning feeling as Romero strikes late

  11-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Madrid rediscover winning feeling as Romero strikes lateAtlético Madrid beat Deportivo Alavés 2-1 at Mendizorrotza, where Cristian Romero’s 87th-minute header ended the visitors’ four-match winless run. The late goal settled a match in which Atlético had gone ahead, conceded a penalty before the break and then faced a stubborn Alavés defence. Into the Calderón’s match analysis described the result as a long-awaited answer to At
  
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• The reaction to a massive Manchester City win at Anfield is amusing in itself for a variety of reasons

  11-10-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The reaction to a massive Manchester City win at Anfield is amusing in itself for a variety of reasonsManchester City left Anfield with all three points today after beating Liverpool 3-0. Second-half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki sealed City’s win. Enzo Maresca’s side put the outside noise aside to power past Liverpool, who were reduced to ten men when Ryan Gravenberch picked up his second yellow card and was sent off in the 62nd minute. Following Mancheste
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi defends Spurs star after Man United controversy

  11-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi defends Spurs star after Man United controversyTottenham Rescue Point at Manchester United as De Zerbi Hails Spurs CharacterTottenham left Old Trafford with a 1-1 draw, and Roberto De Zerbi focused on one thing above all else, character. His side were heading for another damaging defeat after Bryan Mbeumo scored in the 73rd minute for Manchester United, a goal that arrived against the run of play. Then came the chaos.Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off five minutes later for headbutt
  
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• Arsenal Are Among The Clubs Showing Interest In This Chelsea Defender: Should Arteta Move In For Him?

  11-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Among The Clubs Showing Interest In This Chelsea Defender: Should Arteta Move In For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Arsenal are among the clubs showing interest in Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are facing competition from Liverpool, Newcastle United, Bournemouth, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli in the race to sign the English talent.Acheampong’s Important Role At ChelseaAcheampong has served a
  
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• 'Need much more' - Release-clause bargain outshining Liverpool's £240m superstar signings

  11-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'Need much more' - Release-clause bargain outshining Liverpool's £240m superstar signingsLiverpool succumbed to a heavy 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday. Following a tight and even 60-odd minutes the game turned on a harsh second yellow card for Ryan Gravenberch. Beyond that point City took control - scoring goals through Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki.Liverpool weakened by injuriesAndoni Iraola is licking his wounds following his first Liverpool defeat as h
  
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• Winless and an 'easy touch' - what's happened to the Anfield fear factor?

  11-10-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It is early days but Andoni Iraola will know that if his time at Liverpool is going to be a success, then he must make Anfield a fortress again.Right now, the struggle is real. Liverpool were impressive for the most part against a Manchester City side that arrived on Merseyside with a 100 per cent record. However, once Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the 62nd minute, they capitulated to a 3-0 defeat.As Iraola said post-match to Match of the Day: "We played two different games. One until the red
  
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• £47m Liverpool deal for Lamine Camara now hinges on one factor

  11-10-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £47m Liverpool deal for Lamine Camara now hinges on one factorLiverpool declined to add a new midfield option to the squad during the summer transfer window. With Curtis Jones leaving for Inter Milan - and Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajcetic also departing - it was speculated that a new midfielder would be arriving.The club were reported to be active in the chase for Monaco’s Lamine Camara - but by the time the window slammed shut Andoni Iraola was left relying on the same cast of cha
  
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• 📋 Grêmio and Internacional line-ups for the relegation-battle derby

  11-10-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Grêmio and Internacional line-ups for the relegation-battle derbyGrêmio and Internacional face off at the Arena this Sunday (11) at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in Matchday 30 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Unlike in other, more "glorious" years, the eternal rivals head into this derby locked in a tough battle against relegation.With three defeats and two draws in their last five matches, the Tricolor Imortal languish in 18th place with 30 points.The Colorado sit one p
  
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• 📋 High stakes! Flamengo and Fluminense line-ups for the Maracanã derby

  11-10-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 High stakes! Flamengo and Fluminense line-ups for the Maracanã derbyFlamengo and Fluminense face off at the Maracanã this Sunday (11) at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in a derby on Matchday 30 of the 2026 Brasileirão.The Red and Black lead the league with 61 points.The Tricolor from Laranjeiras sit third with 51 points.The eternal rivals head into the derby with their attention divided by the Conmebol Libertadores, as they face Palmeiras and Estudiantes in the c
  
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• Montella sends message to supporters after Turkiye sack: ‘A special place in my heart’

  11-10-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Montella sends message to supporters after Turkiye sack: ‘A special place in my heart’Vincenzo Montella has taken to social media to thank the supporters of the Turkiye national team following the confirmation of his dismissal three years into his tenure earlier this week: ‘You will always have a special place in my heart’.Montella bids farewell after Turkiye sacking: ‘Thank you’Montella was sacked as head coach of the Turkiye national team earlier this week a
  
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• Manchester United Are In The Mix To Sign This Atletico Madrid Winger: Good Fit For Carrick?

  11-10-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are In The Mix To Sign This Atletico Madrid Winger: Good Fit For Carrick?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Manchester United are in the mix to sign Atletico Madrid winger Giuliano Simeone. It has been stated that the Red Devils are facing competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in the race to land the Argentine wide player next year.Simeone’s Impressive Form In La Liga This SeasonSimeone has made a great start to this campaign as he
  
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• 😱 Brutal punishment: 5️⃣-year stadium ban for a selfie

  11-10-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Brutal punishment: 5️⃣-year stadium ban for a selfieThe Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has banned a 13-year-old German boy from entering any stadium in the country for five years.
  An offence that came at a heavy costThe incident occurred during the Nations League clash between the Netherlands and Germany (1-1), when the boy ran onto the pitch to take a photo with footballer Tijjani Reijnders. The KNVB also imposed an immediate fine of €100 and is considering
  
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• 📋 Palmeiras and Corinthians line-ups for decisive Brasileirão derby

  11-10-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Palmeiras and Corinthians line-ups for decisive Brasileirão derbyPalmeiras and Corinthians have named their lineups for the second derby of the Brasileirão season this Sunday (11).The match in the 29th round of the championship takes place at Nubank Parque, with the two teams in very different positions in the table.Palmeiras are seeking a win to regain the lead, while Corinthians could drop into the relegation zone if they slip up.The derby will feature changes on the si
  
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