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Rodon absent as Ashford earns first Wales call-up
Craig Bellamy hands a first call-up to Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford for Wales' Nations League A campaign but is without key defender Joe Rodon.
Munich and Barcelona to host Champions League finals
Why are there Europa League matches on Wednesday?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why there are nine Europa League matches taking place on Wednesday night
Spurs' Richarlison posts crying emoji after being left out of Liverpool tie
Richarlison publicly expresses his displeasure at Roberto de Zerbi's decision to leave him out of Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.
How Promise David emerged from Maltese shadows into the Premier League
Former teammates and coaches rave about Brighton’s summer signing, who impressed with Canada at the World Cup Promise David had a five-year plan. He would score bags of goals, earn a transfer to a top European league and play for Canada at the 2026 World Cup. There was just one…
Kane on target, Barcelona stay perfect and Ballon d’Or debate | Football Weekly – video
Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair , Sid Lowe , Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon to discuss the weekend’s action around Europe Continue reading...
What are the Premier League rules on yellow card suspensions?
A look at what the Premier League's rules are for players who receive too many yellow cards during the season
Man Utd latest: No further action planned against refereeing body after Haaland goal
Are Manchester United as poor as the early Premier League table suggests?
Michael Carrick’s side are 13th in the table after four games but, City mitigation aside, several areas need attention Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League, having taken four points from their first four games: a 2-0 defeat at Hull, 5-2 win against Ipswich, 2-2 draw…
Podcast: Scotland's new era begins - who will make Pocognoli's first squad?
Who will make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad and who misses out?
Aris still chasing Souttar amid contract dispute - gossip
Aris Thessaloniki reportedly still hope to sign John Souttar despite a contract dispute with Rangers as Colby Donovan and Oli McBurnie are tipped for Scotland call-ups.
Will Iraola's pressing game work at Liverpool?
"There are players who play every three days and have no issues, they can accept it and performances do not change too much," Andoni Iraola explained. "Then there are other players where the risk is bigger and the performances are different."
Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for rest of season
The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder joins Brazilian side Santos from his boyhood club Vasco da Gama.
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.
Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes
Test your ball knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
Kane on target, Barcelona stay perfect and Ballon d’Or debate – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair , Sid Lowe , Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon to discuss the weekend’s action around Europe Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair , Sid Lowe , Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon to discuss the weekend’s action around Europe. On the podcast…
'Unplayable' & 'almost perfect' - Calvert-Lewin set for England recall?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now scored in Leeds' past five home league matches. Is he ready for an England recall?
Madueke a target for Euro loans - Tuesday's gossip
Atletico Madrid and Juventus track Noni Madueke, Liverpool are among the clubs looking at PSV's Paul Wanner, Lazio consider free agent Mauro Icardi, plus more.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
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.
European football: Inter roar back to beat Udinese 5-3 and join Roma at top
Inter and Roma lead Serie A, Como move up to third Real Betis beat struggling Villarreal in La Liga Inter fought back from two goals down to beat Udinese 5-3 on Monday, maintaining their perfect Serie A start alongside Roma , who won 2-0 at Torino before Saturday’s match…
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 latest: Can Farke's unbeaten side challenge for Europe? Have your say!
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.
De Zerbi backs ‘sensitive guy’ Solanke to find form before tricky Anfield trip
Tottenham visit Liverpool in Carabao Cup third round Richarlison will play no part despite being eligible Roberto De Zerbi has no doubt Dominic Solanke will rediscover his best levels as the head coach made clear he had left no stone unturned in the mission to solve Tottenham’s…
Time for Pocognoli to pick - who could be named in new-look Scotland squad?
Sebastien Pocognoli will name his first Scotland squad on Tuesday, but what can we expect? Will the new head coach use this clean slate as time to call upon new names? BBC Sport Scotland takes a look at the potential candidates...
Leeds run riot against Newcastle to move third
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Leeds' win against Newcastle in the Premier League.
Papers: Blundering VAR duo set to be blocked from officiating on Man Utd games
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
Calvert-Lewin shows the way as Leeds thrash limp Newcastle and rise to third
At what stage does a good start become something more significant? Perhaps we are not quite there yet; maybe we are. But as the goals flew in on a chaotic night at Elland Road, it was difficult not to think the boundaries of expectation for Leeds were potentially being redrawn.…
Leeds United 4-1 Newcastle United: Premier League – live reaction
⚽ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off ⚽ 10 weekend talking points | And you can mail Daniel Jaissle did, of course, have a choice; he might’ve picked Touré. But it makes sense that in so competitive a contest and such an intimidating environment, he’s decided that…
Graham & Ure make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.
Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles - player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle
How Leeds United and Newcastle United's players rated following their Premier League match.
Calvert-Lewin and Leeds bully Newcastle in dominant victory
Leeds United maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign with a breathless 4-1 victory over Newcastle.
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How did United play 70 minutes against 10 men at home and not score?
Liverpool latest: Players are to blame for 'really poor' start, says Carra
Spurs latest: Richarlison responds after being left out of Carabao Cup squad
Haaland goal should not have stood but VAR made the right call with Sunderland penalty | Chris Foy
Matt Donohue is only human and made a mistake, but, in general, referees have started well this season There was a disappointing outcome on a big decision in the Manchester derby and no one will feel it more than the video assistant referee, Matt Donohue. On Sunday night, Pro…
Newcastle latest: Jaissle issues concerning injury updates after Leeds defeat
Man City latest: 'Victory at Old Trafford could be title-defining' - Carra
Carra: Arteta becoming like Sir Alex after ref criticism
Jamie Carragher says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is "becoming the Sir Alex Ferguson of the Premier League" after strongly criticising the penalty awarded against his side in Saturday's 2-0 win at Sunderland.
'He's the don!' - Carra believes Arteta has become the PL's new Ferguson
Jamie Carragher explains why he believes Mikel Arteta has become the Sir Alex Ferguson of the modern Premier League, pointing to the Arsenal boss' criticism of officials after Arsenal's win at Sunderland.
Forest latest: Carragher says Munoz best right wing-back ever in PL
Leeds THRASH Newcastle to hand Jaissle first defeat - reaction LIVE!
No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials
The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, are not appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.
VAR controversy decides Manchester derby as City keep pace with Arsenal | Football Weekly – video
Max Rushden is joined by B arry Glendenning , Barney Ronay and John Brewin to discuss the weekend’s Premier League action Continue reading...
Scotland latest: Ure set for first call-up as Pocognoli prepares to name squad
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How costly could early dropped points be for Arsenal and their fight for the WSL title?
Does derby semi add 'more spice' or simply 'nice for fans'?
While Hibernian head coach David Gray is relishing a "very special" Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Heart of Midlothian, counterpart Wouter Vrancken is keeping cool about the prospect.
‘Very weak. Very bad’: how Rodri’s verdict exposed woeful Valencia’s crisis | Sid Lowe
The World Cup winner’s off-the-cuff assessment was brutally honest. Within days their manager and CEO were gone, but the problems run much deeper Kiat Lim wanted to see Valencia play so badly, so that is what he did. It was week four in La Liga, 6 September, and for the first…
Andoni Iraola tells Liverpool forwards they must do more to make his system work
Head coach insists forwards need to improve pressing Changes up front likely for Carabao Cup tie against Spurs Andoni Iraola has shifted the focus on to Liverpool’s forwards for the team’s uninspiring display against Fulham , insisting they need to give more to make his system…
VARs who wrongly confirmed Haaland’s goal at Manchester United are stood down
Matt Donohue and his assistant not used this weekend Pro Ref said allowing winner was ‘error of judgment’ The video assistant referee officials who allowed Erling Haaland’s winning goal in the Manchester derby on Sunday have been stood down. Matt Donohue and his assistant, Blake…
Manchester derby VAR officials left off this weekend's PL games
McGregor laments Celtic's 'team of individuals'
Captain Callum McGregor is scathing in his assessment of Celtic's display in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Rangers.
Left in the dark - will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?
VAR is nearly 10 years old, and yet the game is still a long way off being allowed to broadcast the audio live to supporters.
In Manchester, Premier League superiority is now separated by Haaland’s cutting edge
In a bad-tempered meeting at Old Trafford, United and City showed they are far from the finished product Sign up for our free newsletter here While London has a host of top-flight clubs and Liverpool have been regular contenders, the story of the Premier League can almost…
McGregor criticises 'team of individuals' after Celtic's Old Firm collapse
"You saw a team and a team of individuals."
Maldini driving licence suspended after car crash
Italy international Daniel Maldini has his driving licence suspended following a car crash in Milan.
Is the Premier League already a two-team title race?
Four games is far too soon to be talking about who is in or out of the title race... isn't it? BBC Sport asks if this is already a two-horse race.
Football Daily | Another dog’s breakfast over VAR for the new and rebranded Pro Ref
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Aston Villa latest: Merson's verdict on potential relegation battle
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