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Chelsea's Lavia out to 'change narrative' after injuries
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work and is determined to "change the narrative" around him.
Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15
Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.
Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.
Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.
Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea shares as Clearlake Capital takes full control of club
American chair Boehly leaves role after deal is secured‘I am confident that Chelsea is well positioned’Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes in Chelsea in a deal under which Clearlake Capital takes full control of the Premier League club.The American billionaire businessmen Boehly and Walter were two of the investors who partnered with Clearlake to buy the club from Roman Abramovich in a sale mandated by the UK government in May 2022. The private equity company Clearlake had previously owned 61.5% of the club, with Boehly and Walter carving up the remaining shares with another inv
‘We can’t accept that’: Carrick urges Manchester United to respond after cup collapse
‘I take responsibility … it doesn’t feel good at the moment’United beaten 3-2 by Brighton after taking two-goal leadMichael Carrick admitted Manchester United’s Carabao Cup capitulation against Brighton that was greeted by boos at Old Trafford was unacceptable and that answers had to be found at Fulham on Sunday.United were knocked out 3-2 by Fabian Hürzeler’s visitors after leading 2-0 after 10 minutes through Shea Lacey and Mason Mount. Goals from Charalampos Kostoulas in first‑half added time, Pascal Gross on 65 minutes and Maxim De Cuyper four minutes later eliminated United. Continue read
Manchester United’s latest nightmare & Sunderland shine in Europe
Aaron Paul is joined by Jobi McAnuff, Clinton Morrison and, John Murray.
League Two Fleetwood host Arsenal in EFL Cup
League Two side Fleetwood Town will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.
Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun handed stadium ban over Diogo Jota chants
Fans heard shouting chants of ‘Jota’ against Al-HilalRonaldo had called for lifetime bans for those supportersThe Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun have been fined nearly £20,000 and given a two-game stadium ban after fans chanted about the late Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota.The Al-Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves, who played with Jota for Wolves and Portugal, was shown gesturing to the sky after audible chants of “Jota” from Al-Taawoun fans could be heard during Saturday’s league game. Continue reading...
‘My scar, not your scar’: Tuchel stands by England semi-final subs but admits wrong timing
Coach says Argentina’s gung-ho approach forced hand‘No one is more hurt than me, no one wanted it more’Thomas Tuchel stands by his heavily criticised defensive substitutions in the World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina this summer, but the England head coach accepts he made them too early.Tuchel said England were “waiting for death”, unable to cope with the attacking tactics adopted by Argentina in Atlanta as they chased the game after Anthony Gordon’s opener on the hour. He said fatigue and the success of defending with a back five in knockout games against Mexico and Norway also infl
Painful endgame for Gray as stale Hibs slump
A club hero, David Gray ends his time as Hibs head coach not to the sound of euphoria from fans, but to the sound of a support collectively exhaling in relief, writes Tom English.
Arsenal rejected Dowman loan offers - Thursday's gossip
Arsenal received loan offers for Max Dowman, Luke Shaw could leave Manchester United next summer, Luca Weinhandl attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs, plus more.
Arsenal rejected Dowman loan offers - Thursday's gossip
Arsenal received loan offers for Max Dowman, Luke Shaw could leave Manchester United next summer, Luca Weinhandl attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs, plus more.
What are the Premier League rules for academy players?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what rules players and clubs must follow when teenagers play in the Premier League
‘They are very similar’: Arsenal’s Dowman reminds Merino of Lamine Yamal
Teenager continues development with two goals at IpswichMerino: ‘He is a big talent and we have to take care of him’Mikel Merino says Max Dowman reminds him of Lamine Yamal after the Arsenal prodigy continued his development by scoring twice in his side’s 4-2 win against Ipswich.Dowman, who has been given a host of opportunities at senior level by Mikel Arteta, starred after being handed his first appearance of the season, at Portman Road on Tuesday. The 16-year-old attacker’s classy double eased Arsenal into the last 16 of the Carabao Cup and left Arteta admitting that containing the hype aro
What next for Gabriel and Man Utd?
On the night JJ Gabriel was supposed to become Manchester United's youngest player in history, the scramble is on to persuade him not to quit.
What's gone wrong for Chelsea talent Kendry Paez?
Kendry Paez was one of the world's best young talents when Chelsea signed him as a 16-year-old. Three years later, he's playing for the Under-21s. So what has gone wrong?
Maresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after disputed 2023 derby goal
United won game after controversial Fernandes equaliserCity to blood youngsters for Carabao Cup game against NorwichEnzo Maresca has said Manchester United cannot complain about the controversial derby winner on Sunday because Manchester City are still awaiting an apology from the referees’ chief, Howard Webb, for a match-defining decision in the same fixture three years ago.City lost at Old Trafford in 2023 after Bruno Fernandes equalised despite an offside Marcus Rashford running close to the through ball from which his teammate scored. Maresca was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at the time and h
Lewis Koumas on playing ‘the Liverpool way’, showing hunger and hopes for the future
The 20-year-old forward was delighted with the faith put in him by Andoni Iraola for the Tottenham game and now wants to kick onWith a man of the match award in one hand and his phone in the other, Lewis Koumas made a very important call before stopping to speak to the media at Anfield on Tuesday night. What it means to represent your boyhood club, and to shine for it, was apparent for all to see.“That was my mum,” said the Liverpool forward, still beaming from the award Cody Gakpo handed to him after the 3-1 Carabao Cup third-round win over Tottenham. “She was here tonight with my nan, my gra
'We are still waiting for apology' - Maresca on City's VAR frustration
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
'Mini Valverde' wanted by Chelsea - Garner is now Everton's main man
BBC Sport examines how James Garner has become Everton's most important player.
'Mini Valverde' wanted by Chelsea - Garner is now Everton's main man
BBC Sport examines how James Garner has become Everton's most important player.
Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons
There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?
Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons
There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?
Ex-Spurs midfielder Bissouma completes Ajax move
Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.
'Superstar' Dowman shows his class - but Arsenal know caution is needed
Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.
'We can't change the rules' - O'Neill on NI/ROI eligibility
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson about speculation regarding Arsenal youngster Ceadach O'Neill's international future as he is named in the NI squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures.
David Squires on … a big weekend for controversial calls in the Premier League
Our cartoonist on the English top-flight leading the way for debatable decisions and performative sadnessBuy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
How Maresca is tackling football's impossible job
Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early stages of his tenure.
Newcastle couldn't match the physicality of Leeds - Jaissle
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle reflects on a "tough night" after his side concede four goals to a dominant Leeds United at Elland Road.
Farke 'very happy' with dominant Leeds performance
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is "very happy" after a dominant performance from his side in their 4-1 Premier League win over Newcastle at Elland Road.
Leeds inflict heavy defeat on Newcastle to climb to third
Dominic Calvert-Lewin stars as Leeds United go third in the Premier League with a superb performance to inflict a heavy 4-1 defeat on Newcastle United at Elland Road.
WSL talking points: Olid must weather United storm, Arsenal wasteful again
Manchester United need to regroup after a heavy home loss to Chelsea while Crystal Palace frustrated the GunnersThe frustration among Manchester United fans at full-time was evident at Leigh Sports Village after they had watched their team being thrashed 5-0 by a rampant Chelsea. There are certainly things to be worried about, but perhaps judging United’s new manager, Eva Olid, on the basis of how they performed against Sonia Bompastor’s established side is a little premature. The likelihood of United taking three points was always slim, despite the false hope after Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Ast
Watch: Raith & Montrose make moves as Edinburgh City win big
Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2.
Man City maintain perfect WSL start with win at Villa
Manchester City become the only side to win both of their opening two Women's Super League fixtures with an impressive performance against Aston Villa.
Enzo Fernández’s fortitude shows Maresca was right to crave City reunion | Will Unwin
Some scoffed at £125m price tag, but the Argentinian did the work of two midfielders after Phil Foden’s red cardEnzo Maresca does not pay the bills at Manchester City but he is ecstatic that those who do spent £125m for him to be reunited with Enzo Fernández. The manager and the midfielder were together at Chelsea, forming a strong bond over a relatively short time, one the Italian knew could provide the final piece within his master plan.The Argentinian was equally eager to work under Maresca once more and made it abundantly clear to his previous employers where he saw his future. Questions w
Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red
Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes.
Dunk scores screamer as Brighton thrash 10-man Coventry
Coventry's poor start to the Premier League season continues after they're thrashed 5-0 at home to Brighton, having played most of the second half with ten men after having Taiwo Awoniyi sent off at the CBS Arena.
Fernandes and Foden should have been sent off - Maresca
Enzo Maresca believes both Phil Foden and Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off in Manchester City's derby victory against Manchester United.
Carrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was unhappy with the match officials for the decision to award Erling Haaland's controversial goal in the Manchester derby.