Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Arteta open to January loan as Arsenal review Dowman's future every six months
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal will assess Max Dowman's situation every six months, with a temporary loan move a genuine option after the teenager scored twice on his first appearance of the season against Ipswich in the Carabao Cup.
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Saliba out, White and Timber doubts as Arsenal head to injury-hit Brighton
Arsenal travel to Brighton this weekend without William Saliba, who is still recovering from a back injury, while Ben White, Jurrien Timber, and Piero Hincapie are all doubts. Brighton are also severely depleted, missing six confirmed players including Mitoma and Minteh.
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Baleba nears United debut as club moves to keep Gabriel from cancelling registration
Carlos Baleba has returned to training and could feature against Fulham after missing the start of the season with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Manchester United are holding talks to persuade 15-year-old JJ Gabriel to withdraw his request to cancel his registration.
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Gabriel wants out at 15 as Baleba nears United debut ahead of Fulham clash
Manchester United face mounting pressure ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Fulham, with teenage prodigy JJ Gabriel requesting to cancel his registration while £65m signing Carlos Baleba edges closer to his debut after returning to training.
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Harrison returns to full training nine months after emergency neck surgery for Nunes showdown
Kayla Harrison has resumed full training three weeks ago ahead of her rescheduled UFC women's bantamweight title fight against Amanda Nunes, expected on 14 November in New York, nine months after a serious cervical spine injury forced her withdrawal from UFC 324.
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Tuchel warns Maguire's public outburst 'didn't help' his England World Cup chances
Thomas Tuchel has made clear that Harry Maguire's vocal reaction to his World Cup squad omission damaged his international prospects, while Trent Alexander-Arnold has been handed a recall with a firm instruction to improve defensively.
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Carrick hints Baleba and Shaw could return for United's trip to Fulham
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has said there is 'half a chance' that new signing Carlos Baleba and left-back Luke Shaw will be available for Saturday's Premier League visit to Fulham, while Amad remains several weeks away from fitness.
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Tuchel admits Alexander-Arnold exile was 'unfair' as Real Madrid star earns England recall
Thomas Tuchel has conceded his treatment of Trent Alexander-Arnold was not always fair after the Real Madrid midfielder was left out of every England squad since October 2024. Alexander-Arnold returns to the Three Lions fold for the upcoming international break.
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Shaw and Baleba both in contention as United travel to Fulham with fitness doubts
Manchester United will make a late call on Luke Shaw and £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to Fulham, with both players returning from injury layoffs.
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Chimaev targets UFC middleweight title again after revealing hand injuries and Burns rematch plans
Khamzat Chimaev has opened up about nagging hand injuries that may require a short break from sparring, while reaffirming his ambition to reclaim the UFC middleweight title he lost to Sean Strickland in May. The Chechen fighter faces Gilbert Burns in Miami on Saturday.
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Vieira leaves Mané out of first Senegal squad
Patrick Vieira unveiled his first squad as Senegal head coach without Sadio Mané, sidelined for physical reasons, and Édouard Mendy, who retired from international football on Sunday.
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De Zerbi confirms Porro, Tonali and Maddison available as Spurs chase first Premier League goal
Roberto De Zerbi has cleared a triple injury doubt ahead of Tottenham's Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday, confirming Pedro Porro, Sandi Tonali and James Maddison are all fit to feature as Spurs seek their first league goal of the season.
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Doku edges closer to first City appearance of the season ahead of Sunderland visit
Jeremy Doku could return to Manchester City's squad for Sunday's Premier League home game against Sunderland, manager Enzo Maresca has said, with the Belgian winger sidelined since suffering a calf injury in the Community Shield.
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Arnold Allen pulled from UFC 333 as Aaron Pico pivots to face Losene Keita
Arnold Allen has been withdrawn from his scheduled featherweight bout with Aaron Pico at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi. Allen is not carrying a new injury but is still recovering from past treatments, with a return before year's end the target.
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De la Fuente names Spain Nations League squad from Ceuta in show of solidarity amid migration crisis
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced his Nations League squad from the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where more than 70,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in late July. Spain open their campaign against England at Wembley on 26 September.
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Finn Russell returns to Bath starting line-up for Glasgow Warriors pre-season test
Scotland and Lions fly-half Finn Russell starts for Bath against his former club Glasgow Warriors at Old Anniesland on Friday, with the Gallagher Premiership season just one week away.
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Injured Hakimi Forces Return to Morocco Squad Despite PSG Concerns
Despite a right thigh injury sustained in PSG's victory at Brest, Achraf Hakimi has insisted on joining Morocco for the September international break. The Atlas Lions captain will feature in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho.
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Elanga faces MRI scan as Newcastle head into Hull City clash with growing injury list
Anthony Elanga will miss Newcastle's home match against Hull City while awaiting an MRI scan to determine the extent of his injury, picked up during the Magpies' 4-1 defeat to Leeds. Nico Gonzalez is also absent due to concussion protocol.
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Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and Palmer but demands both fight for England places
Thomas Tuchel has brought Trent Alexander-Arnold back into the England squad for the first time since June 2025, alongside Cole Palmer's return after his World Cup omission. Both players have been told to prove themselves during a four-game Nations League camp.
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Jemima Adams Verling earns Test debut as Ireland name squad for WXV opener against USA
The 20-year-old Connacht back-row forward is the only uncapped player in Scott Bemand's matchday squad for Ireland's WXV Global Series 2026 fixture against the USA Women's Eagles at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday.
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