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Erling Haaland's record-extending 22nd UEFA Nations League goal wasn't enough to prevent Norway from going down to a 2-1 home loss to a Portugal side missing its star man, Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Eibar triumphs 3-2 in a thriller against Las Palmas.Both sides exchanged blows, but Eibar's attacking intent paid off, securing the win in a high‑scoring encounter.
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Manchester City has been found guilty on virtually all 115 financial charges, prompting Premier League clubs to seek legal advice regarding potential sanctions and the validity of past titles. The verdict has triggered immediate reactions from affected parties, including Stoke City manager Tony Pulis claiming his team was cheated in the 2011 FA Cup final, while the club's chairman insists nothing has changed and an appeal is expected.
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Liverpool’s women’s side led Everton and won the Merseyside derby 2-0, with Beata Olsson and Cornelia Kapocs scoring to end a run of five home defeats. Meanwhile, the men’s squad awaits news on Cody Gakpo’s ankle injury, Alexander Isak has returned from Sweden duty with a minor problem, Jürgen Klopp has defended Florian Wirtz’s form, and Trent Alexander-Arnold remains a transfer target for several Premier League clubs.
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Alyssa Thompson scored the only goal in the first half at Stamford Bridge, giving Chelsea a 1‑0 victory. The result halted Arsenal's 20‑game unbeaten streak in the Women's Super League and highlighted their ongoing struggle to score goals. Arsenal’s head coach Renee Slegers said confidence fluctuates and the team must focus on improving during the season's phases.
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Manchester United’s women clinched their first league victory of the campaign with a win over West Ham. The result, achieved in a match that also saw Liverpool take the lead over Everton, marks a milestone for the club’s growing presence in the Women’s Super League. The triumph comes as the squad continues to build momentum under manager Eva Olid.
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Chelsea secured a narrow victory at Stamford Bridge with Thompson scoring in the first half, a result that halted Arsenal's unbeaten streak in the Women's Super League. The win has prompted discussion about Chelsea's title credentials and Arsenal's early-season struggles, with managers and analysts noting the significance of the result for both teams' campaigns.
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The Republic of Ireland wore black armbands and skipped the typical prematch handshakes before securing a 3-0 victory over Israel in their contentious UEFA Nations League match Sunday.
Erling Haaland's record-extending 22nd UEFA Nations League goal wasn't enough to prevent Norway from going down to a 2-1 home loss to a Portugal side missing its star man, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jürgen Klopp's homecoming fell flat as his first home match in charge of Germany ended with a surprise 1-0 defeat by Greece in Augsburg.
Roberto Mancini brushed off reports that his former club Manchester City have been found guilty by the Premier League of financial breaches allegedly committed during his time in charge of the club.
The Netherlands and Liverpool must wait to discover the extent of an ankle injury suffered by forward Cody Gakpo on Sunday.
United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said he was "so proud" of the performance turned in by his young side in its 4-1 triumph over Peru, and that the team's play gave him goosebumps at times.
Spain added another global title to its collection after beating defending champions North Korea to lift the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Poland on Sunday.
Mexx Meerdink scored twice as the Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1 away in the Nations League on Sunday, giving new coach Xavi Hernándeez his first win in charge.
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Jürgen Klopp ‘unbothered’ despite 1-0 home defeat Gakpo goes off in 2-1 win, Portugal edge past Norway Greece stunned Germany 1-0 in Augsburg to go top of their Nations League group and spoil Jürgen…
New coach still learning about his squad as they prepare to face Switzerland with the Napoli midfielder expected to return in November An elongated international window does not prevent Sébastien…
Football and politics are inseparable in the modern world, no matter how many people wish they were not. But whether the beautiful game can ease the ills of our age is another matter. After a week in…
Barcelona are monitoring Estevao, Erling Haaland attracts interests amid Man City uncertainty and Joao Felix could return to Europe, plus more.
Wales wilted in Copenhagen as a 2-0 defeat to Denmark left them bottom of their Nations League group with no points or goals from their first two games. After a first half in which Wales were very…
Arsenal’s title chances were dealt a significant blow after a narrow defeat at the hands of Chelsea. Alyssa Thompson’s first-half finish was the difference on a competitive afternoon at Stamford…
Doubt crept in at Chelsea last season when they lost their Women's Super League crown - but early signs in this campaign suggest they have regained their spark for another challenge.
Craig Bellamy says he is "hurting" on the back of Wales' 2-0 Nations League A defeat away to Denmark, but feels his side will continue to improve.
Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu all join the international break's high-profile injury list after suffering issues that have curtailed their involvement in Nations League matches.
I don’t take calls from Premier League managers, he says England play Czechia in Prague on Tuesday Thomas Tuchel says it would be “madness” to allow his England players or the clubs to pick and…
The Leeds player was surprise starter against Spain but, after his solid display, Jordan Pickford’s grip may be loosening James Trafford looks genuinely affronted. The Leeds goalkeeper’s reaction…
Alyssa Thompson’s first-half goal settled the match at Stamford Bridge 2 mins: The Arsenal fans make the early noise in the stands but Chelsea have enjoyed all of the possession. Peep! Peep! Peep!…
At last, their wait is over. Liverpool’s players could gather in front of the Kop for a celebratory team photograph after the final whistle and rejoice in a new feeling, after beating Everton at…
Manchester City won match 1-0 after goal by Yaya Touré Club deny wrongdoing and say ‘process is ongoing’ Tony Pulis has said his Stoke City team were “cheated” out of the 2011 FA Cup after Manchester…
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His team bottom of the National League, Lee Cattermole’s ‘bomb squad’ approach could well end with him departing Among many doomsday scenarios facing Manchester City is plunging down the football…
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains what he and all Stoke fans are thinking after Manchester City are found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges they faced.
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Melvine Malard says it was her childhood dream to become a professional football player. She tried her hand at judo, boxing and handball until finding her passion: football. The France international…
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Alyssa Thompson scored the only goal as Chelsea secured a 1-0 win against Arsenal to end their unbeaten streak in the Women's Super League.
Craig Bellamy says he is “really hurting” after Wales were beaten 2-0 in Copenhagen by a dominant Denmark to leave them bottom of their Nations League group
| # | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 5 | +8 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 5 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton Hove | 5 | +11 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford | 5 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United | 5 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton | 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City | 5 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 5 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town | 5 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Man United | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham | 5 | -1 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 5 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 17 | Bournemouth | 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City | 5 | -9 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham | 5 | -3 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham | 5 | -6 | 2 |
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erling Haaland · Manchester City | 5 |
| 2 | Alexander Isak · Liverpool | 4 |
| 3 | Brian Brobbey · Sunderland | 3 |
| 4 | Bruno Fernandes · Manchester United | 3 |
| 5 | Bukayo Saka · Arsenal | 3 |
| Rank | Player | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antoine Semenyo · Manchester City | 3 |
| 2 | Cody Gakpo · Liverpool | 3 |
| 3 | Daichi Kamada · Crystal Palace | 3 |
| 4 | Evanilson · AFC Bournemouth | 3 |
| 5 | João Pedro · Chelsea | 3 |
Man City515
Arsenal512
Brighton Hove510
Brentford59
Leeds United59
Liverpool59
