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How Guehi's composure after Liverpool transfer collapse convinced Man City to sign him
Marc Guehi smiled through training days after a £35m move to Liverpool collapsed at the eleventh hour in 2025. That professionalism under pressure proved a telling preview of the character Manchester City would pay £20m to secure six months later.
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West Ham host Derby County in Saturday's Championship clash at London Stadium
West Ham United face Derby County at the London Stadium on Saturday, 5 September, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm. The match falls under the UK's traditional 3pm blackout, meaning it will not be televised live in Britain.
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Richard Hughes departs Liverpool after overseeing £670m transfer spend in two years
Sporting director Richard Hughes has left Liverpool after a two-year tenure in which he appointed two managers and the club spent around £670m on transfers, including a £125m British-record fee for Alexander Isak. Hughes is expected to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
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Barcola adopted by Liverpool supporters on his debut with the Reds
Coming on in the 64th minute during Liverpool's 2-0 victory at Ipswich, Bradley Barcola heard his personal chant echo through the away section — a recycled melody previously used for Maxi Rodriguez.
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Carragher warns Barcola he faces a fight to start as Gakpo shines in Liverpool's win over Ipswich
Cody Gakpo set up both Alexander Isak goals as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road, prompting Jamie Carragher to caution new signing Bradley Barcola that breaking into the starting XI will not be straightforward.
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Safonov struggles against Monaco, Chevalier eyes Champions League chance
Six goals conceded on nine shots on target since the start of the season: Matvey Safonov's disappointing performances reignite questions about Lucas Chevalier's promotion, absent from the pitch since January.
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Red Star Belgrade fined and banned from selling away tickets after fans chant war criminal Mladic's name
UEFA has fined Red Star Belgrade €90,000 and banned them from selling away tickets for their next European fixture after visiting supporters chanted in tribute to convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic during a 5-1 defeat to Viktoria Plzeň on 27 August.
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FA Cup second round qualifying draw set for September 7 as non-league sides await opponents
The Football Association will release the FA Cup second round qualifying draw on Monday, September 7 at 1pm. The draw is conducted behind closed doors at Wembley Stadium and the full fixture list will be published directly on the FA's official website.
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Parrott strikes and Valles saves Mbappé penalty as Betis stun Real Madrid in Seville
Real Betis ended Real Madrid's perfect La Liga start with a 1-0 win in Seville on Friday. Substitute Troy Parrott scored in the 81st minute before goalkeeper Álvaro Valles denied Kylian Mbappé from the spot deep in stoppage time.
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Fofana seals £30m Sunderland move after Arteta's fitness doubts blocked Arsenal deal
Malick Fofana joined Sunderland from Lyon in a £30m deal on transfer deadline day after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta raised concerns about the 21-year-old winger's ability to handle the physical demands of the Premier League.
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Mbappé misses penalty and Spanish press tears into him after Real's defeat
Kylian Mbappé missed a decisive penalty during Real Madrid's home defeat to Real Betis (Liga matchday 3), triggering a barrage of criticism from the Spanish press. José Mourinho, however, defended his striker.
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Gilbert Brisbois accuses TF1 and L'Équipe of plagiarizing his RMC show
RMC journalist Gilbert Brisbois, who has hosted L'After Foot for twenty years, publicly called out TF1 and L'Équipe Channel after the announcement of their new Sunday talk-show called "Téléfoot l'After".
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Guendouzi handed two-game Champions League ban for provoking Lyon fans after Fenerbahce's play-off win
UEFA has suspended Matteo Guendouzi for Fenerbahce's first two Champions League fixtures and fined him €50,000 after the former Arsenal midfielder made obscene gestures and taunted Lyon supporters during a chaotic 2-1 play-off victory on 26 August.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea: Eight players in doubt for Premier League Emirates showdown
Arsenal could be without up to five first-team players for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Emirates Stadium, while Moises Caicedo's fitness is also a concern for Xabi Alonso's visitors.
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Mbappé's Missed Penalty Against Betis: Bartra Knew the Rule That Changed Everything
Real Madrid's defeat at Betis (0-1) sparked controversy over Marc Bartra's position during Kylian Mbappé's missed penalty in added time. The regulations, however, clearly vindicate the Seville defender.
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Parrott's late strike ends Mourinho's Real Madrid return with first defeat
Troy Parrott came off the bench to score in the 81st minute as Real Betis ended Real Madrid's perfect La Liga start, with Alvaro Valles sealing the win by saving a stoppage-time Kylian Mbappe penalty.
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Mourinho returns to same £17k-a-month La Finca mansion for second Real Madrid spell
Jose Mourinho has moved back into the exact gated-community mansion he occupied during his first Real Madrid tenure, with the 1,400 sq metre La Finca property costing around £17,000 per month as he begins his second spell in charge.
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Baleba, Ugarte and De Ligt among eight absentees as United travel to Everton
Manchester United face Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium without at least eight players, including £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, and Tom Heaton, though Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are expected to return.
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Moyes reveals he has never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin after striker search collapses
David Moyes has admitted he has never had direct contact with Friedkin Group chief Dan Friedkin, as Everton were left with a single senior striker after a chaotic deadline day saw a £40m move for Folarin Balogun fall apart.
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Six goals from nine shots on target: Safonov under pressure after PSG's defeat to Monaco
PSG lost to Monaco (1-2) on Friday night and have taken just two points from three Ligue 1 matches. Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, who has conceded six goals from nine shots on target this season, faces mounting criticism despite public support from Luis Enrique.
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