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Chelsea's first clean sheet in nine months signals early Alonso progress against Everton
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea beat Everton to record their first clean sheet in exactly nine months, with Pedro Neto's goal settling a fractious Premier League contest. The result offers early encouragement, though Alonso knows a title challenge is the minimum expectation at Stamford Bridge.
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Isak's return seals Liverpool comeback as nine-man Brentford crumble at home
Alexander Isak marked his return from injury with the winner as Liverpool overturned a first-half deficit to beat Brentford 2-1, with the match turning on Yehor Yarmoliuk's red card just before the break.
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Martinez stretchered off as Chelsea marred victory at Everton
Chelsea won at Everton thanks to a brace from Pedro Neto, but the Blues' evening was overshadowed by a violent collision between goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, forcing the Argentine to leave the field on a stretcher.
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Iwobi's goal lifts Fulham off the bottom as Arbeloa ends seven-game winless run
Alex Iwobi's 33rd-minute strike gave Fulham a 1-0 win over Hull at Craven Cottage, ending Alvaro Arbeloa's seven-game winless start in the Premier League and moving the Cottagers out of the bottom three.
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10-man Brentford reduced to nine as Liverpool's Munoz and Isak seal comeback win
Liverpool overturned a 1-0 deficit at the Gtech Community Stadium to win 2-1, with Victor Munoz and Alexander Isak scoring after Brentford were reduced to nine men following two red cards.
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Arsenal booed off after Birmingham draw leaves Slegers under growing pressure
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Birmingham City at the Emirates, extending their winless WSL run to five games. Olivia Smith's late strike salvaged a point, but the Gunners could fall 12 points behind leaders Manchester City.
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Nantes sinks in Ligue 2 after home defeat to Dunkerque
FC Nantes suffered a 2-3 home defeat to Dunkerque in Matchday 9 of Ligue 2, slipping to 14th place with just one point above the relegation zone.
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Szoboszlai forced off inside 45 minutes on return from injury in Liverpool's clash at Brentford
Dominik Szoboszlai's comeback from a hamstring injury lasted less than half a game as the Hungarian midfielder was substituted during Liverpool's match at Brentford, heading straight down the tunnel after signalling to the bench.
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Alonso confirms Martinez hospitalised after collision in Chelsea's win at Everton
Emi Martinez was stretchered off and taken to hospital after a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea's victory at Everton. Xabi Alonso confirmed the goalkeeper was conscious and undergoing precautionary tests.
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Pedro Neto fires Chelsea to first away win as Everton's unbeaten start ends
Chelsea claimed a 2-0 victory at Everton on Sunday, with Pedro Neto scoring twice — including a first Premier League double of his career — to end the Toffees' unbeaten run and secure Chelsea's first away clean sheet in 23 matches.
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City fans boo Premier League anthem at Etihad in first home game since guilty verdict
Manchester City supporters jeered the Premier League anthem before kick-off against Ipswich Town on Saturday, the club's first home league fixture since being found guilty on 114 financial charges.
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FIFA fine Spain and order partial stadium closure over Islamophobic chanting at Egypt friendly
FIFA have fined Spain $20,000 and ordered a 15% stadium closure for their next friendly after Islamophobic chanting was heard during their match against Egypt in March. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and forward Lamine Yamal both condemned the behaviour.
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Pedro Neto brace lifts Chelsea into top four as Emi Martinez stretchered off at Everton
Pedro Neto scored twice as Chelsea ended Everton's unbeaten start with a 2-0 win at Goodison Park, moving into the Premier League's top four. The victory was overshadowed by a serious injury to goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who was carried off on a stretcher after a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite.
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Emi Martinez stretchered off after head collision with Branthwaite in Chelsea vs Everton
Emiliano Martinez was carried off on a stretcher after a clash of heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea's Premier League match, with play halted for a lengthy period around the hour mark.
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Martinez stretchered off after head clash with Branthwaite in Chelsea's win at Everton
Emiliano Martinez was carried off on a stretcher in the 73rd minute after a sickening collision with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Chelsea goalkeeper received around 10 minutes of on-pitch treatment before being replaced by Mike Penders, who made his Premier League debut.
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Sheikh Jassim's father eyes Inter Milan minority stake after Man Utd bid failed
Almost three years after losing out to Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the race to buy Manchester United, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's family is reportedly in preliminary talks to acquire a minority stake in Inter Milan through investment firm Al Mirqab.
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Manchester United scout Troy Parrott at Real Betis as Sesko injury deepens striker concern
Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Real Betis forward Troy Parrott, 24, as Benjamin Sesko's ongoing injury leaves the club short of reliable centre-forward options. The Republic of Ireland international carries a £67.5m release clause after a £17m summer move from AZ Alkmaar.
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Isak and Szoboszlai return to boost Liverpool for unbeaten Brentford test
Alexander Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai are back in Liverpool's starting lineup for the Premier League trip to unbeaten Brentford, with Andoni Iraola making five changes from the 6-3 Europa League win over LASK.
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Genesio demands return of ambition to OM after Europa League elimination
After the defeat against Olympiakos in the Europa League, Bruno Genesio called on Saturday for a profound change of direction at Marseille, while targeting a second consecutive Ligue 1 victory at Angers.
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Rio Ferdinand accused of fat-shaming Man Utd influencer in bitter social media row
Rio Ferdinand has been labelled a 'disgrace' after responding to Manchester United content creator Saeed TV with an apparent body-shaming comment during a dispute over the club's ownership.
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