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Fernandez and Nunes cleared for Coventry as Doku faces two more weeks out
Manchester City have been handed a double fitness boost ahead of Saturday's home clash with Coventry, with Enzo Fernandez and Matheus Nunes both confirmed fit by Enzo Maresca. Jeremy Doku remains sidelined with a calf injury and is not expected back until mid-September.
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Jay Emmanuel-Thomas on rebuilding life after jail: 'It's a long journey'
Former Arsenal and QPR forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 35, has returned to football after serving time for a cannabis importation charge. Released on parole in July 2025, he is playing non-league football and preparing for a charity boxing bout against Nile Ranger.
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United face five absentees for Everton trip as Baleba and Ugarte remain sidelined
Manchester United travel to Everton on Sunday with a clutch of injury concerns, including summer signing Carlos Baleba's ankle problem and Manuel Ugarte's long-term knee injury. Amad Diallo is also a doubt, while Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are pushing to return.
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Mbappé misses decisive penalty in extra time as Real Madrid stumble at Betis
Kylian Mbappé had his worst night in a Real Madrid shirt on Friday in Seville, missing a decisive penalty in extra time and squandering numerous clear-cut chances as the Merengues fell to defeat at Betis (1-0) in the opening match of Liga's fourth matchday.
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Putellas marks WSL debut with victory as London City edge Manchester United 2-1
Alexia Putellas celebrated her first Women's Super League win as London City Lionesses beat Manchester United 2-1 at the Copperjax Community Stadium in Bromley, with Julia Zigiotti's own goal and a Danielle van de Donk flick sealing the points.
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PSG suffer home defeat to Monaco, worst start since 2007
Beaten 1-2 by AS Monaco at Parc des Princes on Friday evening, Luis Enrique's side have yet to win in Ligue 1 this season. An unprecedented winless start since the Paul Le Guen era in 2007-2008.
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Bayern Munich could include €150-250m release clause in Olise's new contract
According to journalist Christian Falk, Bayern Munich is considering including a very high release clause in Michael Olise's contract extension, with the French winger's salary remaining below that of Kane and Musiala.
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Free after fourteen years with France, Deschamps favourite to land Saudi Arabia job
After leaving the French national team following the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps is now available. British bookmakers have made a Saudi club the most likely destination for his return to management.
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Lampard scored against Chelsea a month after joining Man City — and called it a proud moment
Frank Lampard broke his promise never to join another Premier League club when he signed for Manchester City in 2014, then netted in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea — leaving best friend John Terry struggling to process the sight of his long-term colleague in different colours.
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The 30 Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees unveiled Tuesday, ceremony in London on October 26
France Football will announce Tuesday the 30 players in contention for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, in a context dominated by Spain's World Cup victory. The 70th edition ceremony will be held in London on October 26, a first.
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Laslandes sent off in one minute against Beckham: Aimé Jacquet in shock
At 55 years old, Lilian Laslandes recalls his lightning-quick expulsion during Bordeaux-Manchester United in March 2000, two yellow cards in one minute including a tackle on David Beckham, witnessed by Aimé Jacquet.
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Brown urges United to rue Hall miss as Bradbury seals permanent Stoke City switch
Manchester United legend Wes Brown has criticised the club for failing to sign Newcastle's Lewis Hall this summer, calling the 21-year-old 'the real deal', while academy striker Louie Bradbury has completed a permanent move to Stoke City.
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Maresca backs Foden to lead Man City despite missing out on captaincy group
Enzo Maresca has urged Phil Foden to embrace a leadership role at Manchester City this season, even after the England midfielder was left out of the club's four-man captaincy group, which includes Marc Guehi, Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Carrick confirms Carlos Baleba is 10-14 days from Manchester United debut after £70m move
Michael Carrick has revealed that Carlos Baleba is between 10 and 14 days away from making his Manchester United debut following his £70 million summer signing from Brighton. The Cameroonian midfielder is expected to feature against Fulham on September 20, or potentially earlier in the Carabao Cup on September 16.
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Liverpool seal £4.3m N'Guessan deal and revive Minteh hope after chaotic window
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Saint-Etienne forward Djylian N'Guessan for £4.3 million, with the 18-year-old joining in January after a loan spell at Stade Brestois. Manager Andoni Iraola also retains hope of landing Yankuba Minteh, after Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler hinted the winger could leave in winter.
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Mbete released as free agent after City exit, Carrington joins Everton and derby postponed
Manchester City have confirmed the departure of defender Luke Mbete, who leaves as a free agent after a injury-disrupted spell, while former academy right-back Ezra Carrington has signed a one-year deal with Everton's Under-21 side.
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United close in on Page as Fernandes contract talks set to accelerate after window
Manchester United remain confident of signing Leicester City teenager Louis Page despite a deadline-day collapse, while contract talks with captain Bruno Fernandes are expected to intensify now the transfer window has closed.
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Projections eliminate LOSC in 2026-2027 Champions League league phase
According to Football meets data simulations, which model 20,000 times each match, PSG and Lens would be the only French clubs qualified for the knockout stage, while LOSC would fail to advance from 28th place.
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Wes Brown urges Man Utd to regret missing £75m Lewis Hall as Bradbury joins Stoke
Former United defender Wes Brown has criticised the club for failing to sign Newcastle's Lewis Hall during the summer window, calling the 21-year-old 'the real deal'. Meanwhile, academy striker Louie Bradbury has completed a permanent move to Stoke City.
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Maresca sets improvement as 'main target' for new-look City after £700m summer overhaul
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City are at the start of a new project following a summer that saw more than £700m in transfer activity, with the manager prioritising steady improvement as his rebuilt squad beds in.
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