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Dorgu set for defensive switch as United face seven-man injury crisis at Everton
Manchester United could be without up to seven players for Sunday's Premier League trip to Everton, with Patrick Dorgu potentially shifted to left-back to cover the injured Luke Shaw among a string of absentees.
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Rogers and Fofana speak out after Arsenal passed on both wingers in summer window
Xabi Alonso has praised Morgan Rogers as a transformative signing for Chelsea, while Malick Fofana expressed delight at joining Sunderland — both players having been linked with Arsenal before the Gunners opted against moves for either winger.
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Rangnick warned Manchester United to replace Luke Shaw six years ago — they still haven't
Footage has resurfaced of Ralf Rangnick questioning Luke Shaw's level at Manchester United over a year before he became interim manager in 2021. United failed to sign a left-back before this summer's transfer deadline, leaving Shaw's position under renewed scrutiny.
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Maresca flags Arsenal's squad depth as Chelsea set sights on Premier League title
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has pointed to Arsenal's ability to make five high-quality changes per game as the benchmark for title contenders, after his own squad showed its depth in Saturday's win over Coventry.
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Carrick backs Manchester United to compete despite finishing tenth in Premier League spending
Manchester United spent £163m this summer — less than newly-promoted Hull City and Ipswich Town — yet manager Michael Carrick insists the squad has the quality to challenge for major honours under Ineos ownership.
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Haaland admits Man City are in 'rebuilding phase' as Arsenal hold title edge
Erling Haaland scored the only goal in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Coventry on Saturday but conceded that Arsenal, who have built their squad over a longer period, may hold the advantage in this season's Premier League title race.
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Doumbia scores brace to propel Brest up Ligue 1 standings
Author of two goals at Stade Océane on Saturday, Kamory Doumbia brings his tally to four goals in three matches and gives Brest a 2-1 victory at Le Havre, who remain stuck on one point.
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De Zerbi names his attackers after Tottenham's third match without a win
Stuck on one point after three Premier League matches, Spurs drew 0-0 at Nottingham Forest. Roberto De Zerbi pointed the finger at poor decisions from his £190m attack, singling out Mathys Tel in particular.
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Investors Withdraw, FC Girondins de Bordeaux on Brink of Liquidation
After the FFF confirmed their relegation to Régional 1, American investment fund Park Bench and Sparta Capital have withdrawn their takeover bid for FCGB, paving the way for judicial liquidation of the club.
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De Zerbi urges patience as Tottenham fail to score in three straight Premier League openers for first time since 1975
Roberto De Zerbi defended Tottenham's goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, warning that a squad costing more than £300 million cannot be moulded overnight. Spurs are winless and scoreless through their opening three Premier League fixtures.
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Hull hold Villa to goalless draw to move second in early Premier League table
Promoted Hull City extended their unbeaten Premier League start with a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa at the MKM Stadium, with Mohamed Belloumi's second-half strike rattling the crossbar as the Tigers moved up to second.
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Lamine Yamal named Barcelona captain after Flick and squad vote in his favour
Lamine Yamal has been added to Barcelona's captaincy group for the 2025-26 season, with head coach Hansi Flick and the players themselves both backing his inclusion, according to Fabrizio Romano citing Mundo Deportivo.
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Cardiff's Bielik faces FA investigation after allegedly grabbing Portsmouth fan by the throat
Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik allegedly grabbed a young Portsmouth supporter by the throat during Saturday's Championship clash at Fratton Park, which Pompey won 2-0. Bielik escaped immediate punishment but is likely to face an FA investigation.
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Mount returns to training as Carrick names injury concerns ahead of Everton trip
Mason Mount is back in training ahead of Manchester United's Premier League visit to Everton, though Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Tom Heaton, and Amad all remain sidelined.
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Fernandez impresses on full City debut as Haaland header seals win over Coventry
Enzo Fernandez started ahead of schedule after Nico O'Reilly picked up a back injury in the warm-up, and the £125m signing impressed manager Enzo Maresca in Manchester City's 1-0 Premier League win over Coventry City.
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Maresca backs £65m Ndiaye to adapt despite 'wrong direction' Man City debut
Enzo Maresca expressed confidence that Iliman Ndiaye will settle at Manchester City after the Senegalese winger struggled with positional demands on his debut in a 1-0 pre-season win over Coventry, just days after his deadline-day move from Everton.
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Atlético Madrid collapses in Bilbao and suffers first La Liga defeat
Atlético Madrid suffered their first loss of the season after collecting seven points in three matches, falling 3-0 to Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés in matchday four of La Liga.
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Fernandez impresses on Man City debut as Haaland sinks newly promoted Coventry
Enzo Fernandez marked his Manchester City debut with an assured display, setting up Erling Haaland's winner in a 1-0 victory over Frank Lampard's newly promoted Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium.
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Fernandez slots straight in on debut as 10-man City edge Coventry to stay perfect
Enzo Fernandez impressed on his Manchester City debut in a 1-0 Premier League win over Coventry City, stepping in at the last minute after Nico O'Reilly was injured in the warm-up. Erling Haaland's first-half header proved the difference.
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Chilwell seals Crystal Palace comeback win over Fulham on return to club
Ben Chilwell scored three minutes after coming on as a substitute to give Crystal Palace a 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage, completing a comeback that delivered new manager Pierre Sage his first win. Tyrick Mitchell scored twice for the visitors.
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