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Injury crisis forces Carrick to consider Dorgu positional switch for Everton trip
Manchester United face up to seven absentees for Sunday's Premier League visit to Everton, with Luke Shaw among the doubts. Patrick Dorgu, signed from Lecce for £25m, could be deployed at left-back as a makeshift solution.
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Barcola warned over Liverpool starts as sporting director Richard Hughes departs Anfield
Bradley Barcola made his Liverpool debut in a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town, but Jamie Carragher cautioned the £123m signing may struggle for starts given Cody Gakpo's form. Separately, sporting director Richard Hughes has left the club after two years, with Al-Hilal expected to be his next destination.
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Fernandez and Cherki spark dangerous new partnership in Man City's win over Coventry
Enzo Fernandez impressed on his first start for Manchester City despite just two training sessions, combining with Rayan Cherki to threaten repeatedly in a Premier League victory over Coventry City.
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Carrick hails Mainoo's hunger after midfielder silences doubters with standout Ipswich display
Michael Carrick has praised Kobbie Mainoo's desire to keep improving after the 21-year-old delivered what the Manchester United head coach described as his most complete performance yet in last weekend's win over Ipswich.
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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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Kiss backs Wallabies to front up against world-number-one Springboks after historic Argentina series win
Australia coach Les Kiss says the Wallabies will be ready for the Springboks later this month after securing a first-ever series win in Argentina, capped by a 28-28 draw in Mendoza that extended their unbeaten run to five Tests.
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Carter Gordon faces scan after lower-leg injury in Wallabies' 28-all draw with Argentina
Australia fly-half Carter Gordon is set for scans on a lower-leg injury sustained during the Wallabies' 28-28 draw with Los Pumas in Mendoza on Saturday. His availability for the September 27 Test against South Africa in Perth is uncertain.
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McReight's 26-tackle masterclass anchors Wallabies' historic series win in Argentina
Fraser McReight led all tacklers with 26 and scored a crucial second-half try as Australia drew 28-28 with Argentina in Jujuy on Saturday, sealing their first-ever series win on Argentine soil. Coach Les Kiss praised the openside flanker's relentless 'tenacity' throughout the tour.
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Wallaby No. 1000 De Lutiis shines again as Australia go unbeaten in Argentina series
Massimo De Lutiis, who made history as the 1000th Wallaby last month, delivered another standout display off the bench in a 28-all draw with Argentina in Mendoza, completing 16 tackles as Australia secured an unprecedented unbeaten series away to Los Pumas.
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Piastri has no regrets over Monza team orders that marked the start of his 2025 collapse
Oscar Piastri says he would not change how he handled the controversial Monza team orders that saw him yield position to Lando Norris — a moment widely seen as the turning point in his failed 2024 title campaign.
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Parnasse's liver-kick finish headlines four $100K bonus winners at UFC Paris
Salahdine Parnasse earned a performance bonus alongside Axel Sola, Mario Pinto, and Losene Keita after all four fighters secured brutal early finishes at UFC Paris on September 5, 2026.
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Parnasse demolishes Hooker on UFC Paris debut to call out Max Holloway
Salahdine Parnasse announced himself to the UFC with a devastating stoppage of Dan Hooker at UFC Paris on Saturday, finishing the veteran with a body kick and a brutal left hand before calling out featherweight champion Max Holloway.
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Parnasse demolishes Hooker in 2:35 on UFC Paris debut, demands Holloway next
Salahdine Parnasse made an immediate statement in his UFC debut, stopping Dan Hooker with a brutal body kick and punch combination at 2:35 of round one in the UFC Paris main event, then called out Max Holloway.
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Axel Sola demolishes Fares Ziam with one-punch knockout at UFC Paris
Axel Sola needed just 1:40 of the opening round to finish Fares Ziam with a single left hand at UFC Paris, earning the biggest win of his career and moving to 3-1 inside the octagon.
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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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