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Carabao Cup third round draw set for Wednesday as European clubs enter the competition
The Carabao Cup third round draw takes place on Wednesday 26 August, following the conclusion of Preston v Everton. Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and defending champions Manchester City are among the 32 teams in the hat.
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Arsenal push to sign Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid hold firm on £128m valuation
Arsenal are encouraged that a deal for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez can be reached, but the Spanish club are refusing to budge from their £128m asking price with the transfer deadline approaching.
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Rogers scores on debut as Chelsea edge Fulham 3-2 in Xabi Alonso's winning first game
Morgan Rogers marked his £117m Chelsea debut with a goal in a 3-2 Premier League win at Fulham on Monday, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a winning start — though goalkeeper Robert Sanchez's errors kept the hosts in the contest.
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Tottenham sign Savinho from Man City for £85m to push summer spend past £300m
Savinho has joined Tottenham from Manchester City in an £85m deal, making him one of the three most expensive signings in Spurs history and City's record sale, surpassing the £82m received for Julian Alvarez.
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Two caps, two tries: Aicha Sutcliffe eyes more after electric Scotland debut
Hooker Aicha Sutcliffe marked her Scotland debut against France with a try in the 63rd minute, then repeated the feat against Ireland eight days later. The 21-year-old Glasgow Warriors player now targets the WXV Global Series with Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
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Sanchez's Fulham howler hands Penders a genuine shot at Chelsea's No. 1 shirt
Robert Sanchez's failure to stop a 0.07 xG effort from Josh King in Chelsea's Premier League opener against Fulham has reignited doubts about his reliability, with young Belgian keeper Mike Penders now emerging as a credible alternative under Xabi Alonso.
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Scholes tells Fernandes to 'keep your mouth shut' after Hull defeat
Paul Scholes has hit out at Bruno Fernandes following Manchester United's opening Premier League loss to Hull City, saying the captain's poor performance gave him no right to publicly criticise his team-mates.
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Kolo Muani disappoints at Frosinone, Juventus already seeking a true number 9
Starting for the first time this season in Serie A, Randal Kolo Muani delivered a very poor performance against Frosinone, prompting Turin's management to explore options to strengthen the centre-forward position.
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Savinho seals £75m Tottenham move in Manchester City's biggest-ever sale
Manchester City have sold Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur for an initial £75 million, with a further £10 million in guaranteed and conditional payments, making it the club's largest outgoing transfer fee.
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Chelsea brace for fresh Man City bid for Enzo Fernandez as window nears close
Manchester City are expected to make one final attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the transfer window shuts on September 1, despite Chelsea's £120 million asking price passing its August 14 deadline.
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Tchouaméni absent for second consecutive match, Real Madrid without midfielder against Real Sociedad
Sidelined in the first Liga matchday against Espanyol, Aurélien Tchouaméni will not be available on Wednesday for Real Madrid's first home match of the season at the Bernabéu, according to Marca.
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Alonso backs error-prone Sanchez after Chelsea goalkeeper gifts Fulham two goals in 3-2 opener
Xabi Alonso urged Robert Sanchez to 'relax and carry on' after the Chelsea goalkeeper was at fault for both Fulham goals in Monday's 3-2 Premier League win at Craven Cottage, with Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville calling for a replacement before the window shuts.
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Manchester United table firm offer for Barcelona outcast Balde as Shaw era nears end
Manchester United have submitted a formal proposal for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, 22, after the Spaniard was dropped from Hansi Flick's matchday squad and left uncertain about his future at Camp Nou.
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Former Leicester Tigers lock Harry Wells joins Bristol Bears on three-month deal
Harry Wells, who made 236 appearances for Leicester Tigers over more than a decade, has signed a short-term deal with Bristol Bears to bolster their pack ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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Bloated Salaries Hamper Marseille's Squad Overhaul as Transfer Window Closes
Olympique de Marseille is struggling to offload unwanted players as the summer transfer window nears closure in eight days. The obstacle: monthly salaries ranging from €300,000 to €500,000 that drastically limit the pool of potential buyers capable of matching such financial demands.
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Rosberg warns Verstappen's Dutch GP crash could have triggered a massive multi-car pile-up
Nico Rosberg says Max Verstappen was fortunate to escape a catastrophic outcome after crashing out on the opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix, warning the whole pack could have ploughed into the stationary Red Bull at full speed.
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Uruguay hand Rugby World Cup veteran Barreiro head coach role with 2027 in sight
Guzmán Barreiro has been appointed head coach of Uruguay's Los Teros, replacing Rodolfo Ambrósio one year out from the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The former High Performance director helped guide Uruguay to their best-ever World Cup run in 2019.
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Norris claims he is a better driver in 2026 than during his title-winning season
Lando Norris says he is performing at a higher level both on and off the track in 2026 than he was during his 2025 championship campaign, despite sitting 83 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli after back-to-back wins at Hungary and Zandvoort.
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Lyon ready to sell Pavel Sulc to boost finances before transfer deadline
Just one year after his arrival, Czech striker Pavel Sulc could leave Lyon before September 1st. The author of 14 goals and 7 assists last season is valued at €20m and has attracted interest from several English clubs.
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Carragher calls out Neville for shifting United prediction after Hull City humiliation
Jamie Carragher accused Gary Neville of repeatedly changing his Manchester United prediction after Michael Carrick's side suffered a 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull City, with Neville ultimately tipping Arsenal to win the Premier League title.
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