Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Manchester United's first-choice back four has kept just four clean sheets in 12 games together
Manchester United have yet to keep a clean sheet this season, and a closer look at their defensive record reveals that the same back four of Dalot, Maguire, Martinez and Shaw has conceded 17 goals in 12 appearances together — a rate that would project to over 50 conceded across a full Premier League campaign.
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Sage drops McNeil and Guessand to spark reaction before sealing first Palace win at Fulham
Pierre Sage left summer signings Dwight McNeil and Evann Guessand out of his Crystal Palace squad for Saturday's 3-2 Premier League win at Fulham, citing dissatisfaction with their performances in the 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.
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Sesko's 88th-minute strike not enough as Maitland-Niles snatches late draw for Everton
Benjamin Sesko thought he had won it for Manchester United with a goal two minutes from time at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Ainsley Maitland-Niles equalised in added time to leave United with just four points from three Premier League games.
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Griezmann Scores Consistently at Orlando but Struggles with Florida Heat
Four goals and two assists in four matches: Antoine Griezmann is making a successful start to his MLS career with Orlando City, though the stifling humidity of Florida is visibly taking its toll on the pitch.
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Only 7% chance according to Opta: PSG underdogs for Champions League three-peat
Defending champions PSG begin their Champions League campaign against Slovan Bratislava with just 7.09% probability of lifting the trophy, far behind Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
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Camavinga, Güler and Bernardo Silva suspended: Real Madrid without seven players against Inter
Eduardo Camavinga will serve a suspension against Inter Milan on Tuesday evening in the Champions League, as will Arda Güler and new signing Bernardo Silva. Four injured players add to Real Madrid's woes.
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Balerdi stuns Atalanta on Roma debut, compared to Nesta
Leonardo Balerdi made a decisive impact on his Roma debut on Saturday, coming off the bench in the 67th minute to help overturn a 1-0 deficit against Atalanta in a 2-1 Serie A victory. Italian observers credited the Argentine defender with turning the match, with some comparing him to Alessandro Nesta.
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Rogers scores but ends on losing side as Arsenal edge Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates
Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea on his return to the Emirates Stadium, only for Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard to seal a 2-1 win for Arsenal. The England midfielder, who was linked with the Gunners this summer, reflected on a defeat he believes was shaped by Arsenal's current confidence.
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Neville slams Santos, Dorgu and Yoro after defensive errors gift Everton stoppage-time equaliser
Gary Neville delivered a scathing verdict on Manchester United's defending after a 2-2 Premier League draw at Everton, singling out Andrey Santos, Patrick Dorgu and Leny Yoro for the individual mistakes that allowed Ainsley Maitland-Niles to equalise in the 95th minute.
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Matfield backs Feinberg-Mngomezulu as Springboks' first-choice 10 despite second-year struggles
Victor Matfield has endorsed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as South Africa's long-term fly-half despite an inconsistent 2025 series against the British & Irish Lions, attributing the 24-year-old's dip in form to the pressures of a sophomore season.
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Missed chance and penalty miss against Betis, Mbappé under fire from Spanish critics
Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat at Betis Seville on Friday has reignited controversy around Kylian Mbappé, who squandered a clear chance and missed a penalty, while his lack of defensive commitment frustrates Madrid media and supporters.
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Havertz scores again against Chelsea as Cole slams £65m sale: 'It's got to stop happening'
Kai Havertz netted his fourth goal against Chelsea as Arsenal came from behind to beat their London rivals at the Emirates, prompting former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole to publicly condemn the club's decision to sell him.
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Rooney says Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to escape red card in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea
Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young argued Gabriel should have been sent off for kicking Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez in the face during a first-half goalmouth scramble, though referee Chris Kavanagh and VAR took no action as Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1 at the Emirates.
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Emi Martinez escorted by bodyguards through North London crowd after Arsenal defeat Chelsea
Emi Martinez was accompanied by two bodyguards as he left the Emirates Stadium following Chelsea's 2-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, with footage of the goalkeeper navigating a crowd of fans circulating on social media.
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Wolff admits Mercedes 1-2 at Monza 'could have ended in disaster' as Antonelli and Russell clashed
Toto Wolff revealed he had his finger on the radio button to intervene as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell traded the lead multiple times at Monza, with a late scare on lap 49 nearly turning a Mercedes 1-2 into catastrophe.
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Alonso admits Caicedo was rushed back too soon after Chelsea's 2-1 loss at Arsenal
Xabi Alonso conceded he brought Moisés Caicedo back from injury prematurely last week, with the midfielder again absent as Chelsea fell 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, surrendering a Morgan Rogers lead to goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.
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Neville warns Carrick over defensive frailties after Man Utd surrender lead twice at Everton
Gary Neville has raised a 'big fear' about Manchester United's defensive fragility after they twice surrendered the lead in a 2-2 draw at Everton, shipping six goals in their opening three Premier League games.
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Blair admits All Blacks squandered 12 line breaks in 29-24 defeat to Springboks
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair expressed frustration after New Zealand's 29-24 loss to South Africa at FNB Stadium, pointing to 12 line breaks that yielded too little as the Springboks clinched the home series.
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Record deficit and zero signings: OM fans confront McCourt after third defeat
Beaten 3-2 by Paris FC on Sunday at the Vélodrome, Marseille suffered their second consecutive loss. In the stands, cutting banners directly targeted owner Frank McCourt, accusing him of lying and incompetence.
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Ferguson returns to Misfits Boxing ring to face soccer-star-turned-fighter Biyong on Sept. 26
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson will box Kenzo Biyong, a former professional soccer player making his striking debut, in a five-round bout at Misfits Boxing on September 26 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.
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