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Liverpool held at home, Chelsea rescued by Hull City in Premier League thriller
Liverpool drew 0-0 at home against Fulham in Premier League matchday four, while Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by promoted Hull City, who scored twice through Bachir Belloumi.
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Bournemouth set £100m asking price for Alex Scott as United and Liverpool circle
Bournemouth are expected to demand at least £100 million for midfielder Alex Scott next summer, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea all previously linked with the 23-year-old England international.
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Memphis Depay faces Copa Libertadores ban after middle-finger gesture to Estudiantes fans
Memphis Depay is under investigation by CONMEBOL after allegedly directing an obscene gesture at Estudiantes supporters during Corinthians' Copa Libertadores quarter-final on Thursday. The former Manchester United forward could be banned from future games if found guilty.
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Pre-selected by Zidane, Lepaul receives unexpected praise from Papin
Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer last season, is among forty to fifty players pre-selected by Zinédine Zidane for his first France squad. Jean-Pierre Papin has already ranked him at the top of the league's number 9s.
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Dembélé names Kvaratskhelia as his successor for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Defending champion Ousmane Dembélé believes the 2026 Ballon d'Or will remain at Paris Saint-Germain and has named his Georgian teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as the favourite for the ceremony on 26 October in London.
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Man City vs Man Utd U21 derby postponed due to UEFA Youth League fixture clash
Saturday evening's Premier League 2 Manchester derby between City and United's Under-21 sides has been called off after United's youth team played a UEFA Youth League fixture just 48 hours earlier. No new date has yet been confirmed.
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Manchester Derby set for Old Trafford as City arrive top of the Premier League
Manchester City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday to face United in the first Manchester Derby of the season. City head into the game having won all three of their Premier League fixtures, while United sit on a mixed return of one win, one draw and one loss.
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Deco reveals how finances and playing time killed Bernardo Silva's Barcelona move before Real Madrid swoop
Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why a deal for Bernardo Silva collapsed, citing squad fit, financial terms and the Portuguese midfielder's demand for guaranteed playing time before he joined Real Madrid as a free agent.
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Derby vs Birmingham halted as Henrik Meister stretchered off in Championship clash
Derby County's Championship match against Birmingham City was suspended for around seven minutes after forward Henrik Meister collapsed with no players near him, requiring careful treatment to stabilise his neck before being carried off on a stretcher.
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Man United fans to replace Stretford End display with protest banner at Manchester derby
The Red Army supporters' group will strip their traditional flag display from the Stretford End on Sunday and hang a single banner reading 'The way you treat us is a disgrace', in response to the club's decision to ban 685 season ticket holders over alleged ticket touting.
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Emery confirms Garnacho deal is permanent as Villa back winger to rediscover best form
Unai Emery has confirmed Aston Villa's loan move for Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea carries a conditional obligation to purchase, backing the Argentine to come good despite a slow start that has yielded no goals or assists in three substitute appearances.
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Hat-trick history-maker JJ Gabriel leaves Man United staff in 'total shock' at 15
JJ Gabriel became the youngest player in Manchester United history to score a hat-trick in the UEFA Youth League, netting three in a 5-0 win over Sabah FK's youth side. Fabrizio Romano reports the club are in 'total shock' at the 15-year-old's ability as he edges closer to first-team contention.
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Flick displays Barcelona's ambitions ahead of PSG clash on October 20
After a convincing victory over Feyenoord (5-1) in the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona and manager Hansi Flick have clearly stated their intention to win the competition, ahead of a trip to Parc des Princes in a few weeks.
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Emery backs Garnacho for long-term Villa future despite slow start after Chelsea struggles
Unai Emery has confirmed Aston Villa signed Alejandro Garnacho with a long-term future in mind, despite the Argentine winger failing to score or assist in three substitute appearances since joining on loan from Chelsea.
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Álvarez's blocked Barcelona move prompts FIFA to overhaul release clause rules
FIFA will modify Article 17 of its transfer regulations from January 2027, requiring clubs to set release clauses closer to a player's real market value — a direct response to Atlético Madrid's $580 million clause that prevented Julián Álvarez from joining Barcelona.
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Hat-trick record-breaker JJ Gabriel leaves Manchester United in awe at 15
Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel became the youngest Manchester United player to score a UEFA Youth League hat-trick after netting in a 5-0 win, with manager Michael Carrick and the wider club reportedly stunned by his rapid development.
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Dunne warns Maresca that losing Haaland would force City to rip up their tactics before derby
Former Manchester City captain Richard Dunne has cautioned Enzo Maresca that his side lack a genuine backup striker, warning that any absence of Erling Haaland — who has scored four times this season — would require a fundamental tactical overhaul ahead of Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.
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Hakimi equals Eto'o and secures third place on African Champions League podium
PSG captain in the 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, Achraf Hakimi reached 78 matches in the Champions League, joining Samuel Eto'o in third place among African players with the most appearances in the competition.
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Martinez hails Yoro as 'the future' after impressive Champions League debut start
Leny Yoro earned high praise from Lisandro Martinez after making his first start of the season in Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah on Thursday, with the Argentine defender calling the young Frenchman the club's future.
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Martinez dismisses Haaland rivalry ahead of Manchester derby at Old Trafford
Lisandro Martinez has played down his record against Erling Haaland, saying his strong performances in previous Manchester derbies are "in the past" as United prepare to host City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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