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Preview
Newcastle need a response against Villa as Touré targets return to group
Newcastle United’s first task against Aston Villa is to respond to Monday’s 4-1 defeat at Coventry City. Bazoumana Touré could offer a boost: manager Matthias…
Coach
Conte reportedly offers to take charge at Manchester United immediately
Antonio Conte has reportedly told Manchester United he is ready to take over immediately, putting a potential successor directly into the conversation as…
Transfer
David Raum’s contract uncertainty keeps Manchester United interest alive
Manchester United’s left-back search has a possible new route: David Raum has confirmed there have been no intensive contract talks with RB Leipzig, while…
Analysis
Van de Ven picks Marmoush ahead of Solanke as Tottenham’s best striker
Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven chose Omar Marmoush as the best striker he has played with, putting the new signing ahead of Dominic Solanke and Richarlison…
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Premier League Week 7: Brentford’s unbeaten run meets depleted Liverpool
Brentford take a 10-match unbeaten run into a meeting with Liverpool, while Brighton’s three straight wins without conceding and Arsenal’s chase of Manchester…
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Tottenham face Coventry winless in six and without Rodrigo Bentancur
Bottom-placed Tottenham host Coventry on Monday seeking their first Premier League win of 2026/27, with Rodrigo Bentancur suspended. Coventry arrive after…
Analysis
Stephen Carr urges Tottenham to reset their target after winless start
Tottenham have three points from six Premier League games, and Stephen Carr believes the first task is to rebuild towards Europe—not measure themselves against…
Team news
Tsimikas takes Liverpool captaincy as Van Dijk drops to bench against LASK
Kostas Tsimikas will captain Liverpool against LASK, while Virgil van Dijk is among four players dropped from the starting XI for the Champions League match in…
Injury
Giovanni Leoni set to miss Brentford trip as Liverpool training return slips
Giovanni Leoni is set to miss Liverpool’s October 17 trip to Brentford after his return to team training was pushed back by about a month. November’s…
Transfer
Simons’ 2027 return leaves Tottenham short on the left against Villa
Xavi Simons is not expected back until 2027, while Wilson Odobert and Mykhailo Mudryk are listed for potential November 2026 returns. All three are set to miss…
Transfer
Brighton reportedly see £46m Luka Vuskovic as a future £100m asset
Brighton believe Luka Vuskovic could become a £100m player after signing the defender from Tottenham for £46m this summer, Football Insider reports. The figure…
Analysis
Lewis Jones makes Hull double chance his top weekend bet
Hull City have lost just once in six Premier League matches, and Sky Sports tipster Lewis Jones says that record makes them his best bet of the weekend against…
Analysis
Maddison tipped for Tottenham midfield reset against Coventry
Tottenham have scored three goals in six Premier League games, and the proposed answer for Monday is a midfield built to keep the ball: James Maddison, Sandro…
Analysis
Ferdinand says Ferguson would have moved Martinez on after public criticism
Rio Ferdinand says Sir Alex Ferguson would have moved Lisandro Martinez on for publicly criticising Manchester United’s leadership, and questioned whether the…
Analysis
Thierno Barry waited three weeks before sharing his emotional training video
Everton striker Thierno Barry sat on a video of himself crying during a private training session for three weeks before deciding to post it. He told BBC…
Transfer
Football Insider: Spurs monitoring Antonio Rudiger for possible summer free transfer
Tottenham are keeping tabs on Antonio Rudiger as a possible free-transfer target next summer, according to Football Insider, which reports that his age is the…
Analysis
Kroupi resumes outdoor training as Tottenham weigh reported January interest
Eli Junior Kroupi is back in outdoor training after a broken foot, giving Tottenham more time to assess the Bournemouth forward before January—but there is no…
Analysis
Jackson’s brace powers Villa to record 6‑0 European win
Aston Villa’s 6-0 win over Fenerbahçe was their biggest European victory, and Nicolas Jackson supplied the early spark with two first-half goals. The result…
Transfer
Mirror: Chelsea lead £100m race for Alex Scott, but Bournemouth hold key to January move
Chelsea are in pole position to sign Alex Scott if Bournemouth decide to sell, the Mirror reports, with the midfielder valued at £100million. The report does…
Injury
Newcastle close to extending Jacob Murphy’s contract to 2028
Newcastle United are close to agreeing a new contract with Jacob Murphy that would run until 30 June 2028, according to The Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reports that…
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Nottingham Forest face Arsenal with four-match home scoring drought to end
Nottingham Forest have gone four home matches without scoring and sit one point above the relegation places before facing Arsenal on Sunday. The visitors arrive…
Coach
Man Utd reportedly identify Fabian Hurzeler as a standout Carrick replacement
Manchester United have reportedly earmarked Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler as a standout option if they decide to part ways with Michael Carrick, according…
Transfer
Sky Sports News: Man Utd have doubts over extending Lisandro Martinez’s deal
Manchester United have real doubts about extending Lisandro Martinez’s contract, Sky Sports News reports, after the defender criticised the club’s leadership…
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Brighton vs Crystal Palace: Hürzeler seeks first derby win with 18-goal attack
Brighton have scored a Premier League-high 18 goals in six games, but have not beaten Crystal Palace in their four meetings since July 2024. Third meets 13th at…
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Bournemouth seek first league win against relegation rivals Sunderland
Bournemouth host Sunderland with both teams in the Premier League relegation places and just one point separating them after six matches. The home side are…
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Leeds United defend home run as Manchester United seek end to winless spell
Leeds United bring an eight-match unbeaten home run into Sunday’s meeting with Manchester United at Elland Road. The visitors arrive without a win in five…
Transfer
Marc Bernal’s reported Barcelona renewal puts Liverpool move in doubt
Barcelona have reportedly agreed a contract extension with Marc Bernal through 2031, a deal that would make Liverpool’s interest in the midfielder much harder…
Analysis
Caicedo returns with two key contributions and vows to keep improving at Chelsea
Moisés Caicedo was involved in both of Chelsea’s first two goals on his return to action against Bournemouth, then left the pitch to a standing ovation as the…
Injury
Bournemouth would consider Alex Scott sale for around £100m, BBC reports
Bournemouth are prepared to consider selling Alex Scott in January for an offer of about £100 million, the BBC reports, but their position in the Premier League…
Injury
Isak, Szoboszlai and Gakpo ruled out of LASK trip, Brentford return uncertain
Liverpool will be without Alexander Isak, Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo for Wednesday’s Champions League trip to LASK, and Andoni Iraola cannot say whether…
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Newcastle v Aston Villa: Visitors seek league lift after 6‑0 European win
Aston Villa arrive at Newcastle after beating Fenerbahce 6-0, but sit 16th with five points from six Premier League games. Newcastle return to St James’ Park…
Preview
Sunderland’s first European away game in 53 years brings a test against cup winners Torreense
Sunderland’s first European away fixture in more than 53 years takes them to Leiria to face a second-tier side that has already beaten Sporting CP and opened…
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Brentford vs Liverpool: Unbeaten hosts put fourth place on the line
Brentford take a 10-match unbeaten run into Liverpool’s visit, sitting fourth and one point above their opponents. Liverpool start Alexander Isak and Dominik…
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Fulham v Hull: Bottom club seek first league win without suspended Andersen
Fulham enter Week 7 bottom of the Premier League with two points from six games and Joachim Andersen suspended. Hull arrive at Craven Cottage in eighth place…
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Manchester City v Ipswich: leaders seek to extend six-win start
Manchester City enter their Week 7 meeting with Ipswich Town top of the Premier League after six wins from six. Ipswich arrive at the Etihad with nine points…
Analysis
Rooney calls for midfield rethink as United start with one win in six
Manchester United have won only one of their first six Premier League games, and Wayne Rooney believes Michael Carrick needs to change the midfield before Bruno…
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Everton v Chelsea: Branthwaite and Mykolenko start as hosts defend unbeaten run
Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitaliy Mykolenko are both in Everton’s confirmed XI against Chelsea despite pre-match fitness concerns. The sides enter their Week 7…
Analysis
Odegaard’s message after Napoli: every Champions League point counts
Arsenal’s win at Napoli gave them the start they wanted in the Champions League league phase, but Martin Odegaard’s warning is that one result can quickly…
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Manchester City punish Liverpool’s red card in 3‑0 Anfield win
Manchester City scored three times after Ryan Gravenberch’s dismissal to beat Liverpool 3-0 and preserve their perfect start, while Arsenal and Chelsea also…
Transfer
Gerrard questions whether £50m Andrey Santos signing fits Manchester United
Manchester United paid £50m to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea, but Steven Gerrard doubts the midfielder is ready for the standard he believes the club needs…
Match recap
Coventry punish Newcastle’s errors to lead 2‑0 by the hour
Newcastle’s bid for an eighth straight win over Coventry was under serious pressure after two defensive errors left the Magpies trailing 2-0 by the 60th minute…
Team news
Willock and Wissa start as Newcastle face depleted Coventry
Joe Willock and Yoane Wissa start for Newcastle against Coventry, with the visitors setting up in a 4-2-3-1. Willock is named in midfield and Wissa leads the…
Preview
Newcastle target top four as Coventry chase first home win
A win carries a top-four place for Newcastle United; for Coventry City, three points would lift them out of the Premier League relegation zone. Monday’s meeting…
Coach
Paul Merson warns Michael Carrick faces pressure over Atlético and Leeds trips
Paul Merson says Michael Carrick is “in trouble over the next two games” as Manchester United take a five-match winless-in-six run into away fixtures against…
Injury
Hincapie and Zubimendi ruled out of Lille clash as Arsenal await scans
Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi will miss Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Lille after both suffered ankle injuries in training. Further scans are…
Analysis
De Zerbi wants Tottenham to turn Old Trafford response into lasting team unity
Tottenham’s stoppage-time equaliser at Manchester United gave Roberto De Zerbi the team performance he had been waiting for. Now, the Spurs head coach wants the…
Preview
Baleba’s first United start is the key call before Atlético trip
Carlos Baleba could go straight into Manchester United’s starting midfield for the Champions League trip to Atlético Madrid, according to The Peoples Person’s…
Analysis
Liverpool’s City chant puts the club’s own financial history under the spotlight
Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat by Manchester City came with a pointed reminder from the Anfield crowd: City could face relegation as punishment. The chant, reported by…
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