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Analysis
Shay Given's Verdict Reopens the Back-Three Question Around Chelsea
A BBC Sport video piece with the former Premier League goalkeeper shifts Chelsea's structural back-three debate from the dressing room to the public square. The trade-offs, and what they expose about squad fit, are worth unpicking.
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Tottenham make contact with AC Milan over Pulisic
Spurs have made an early-stage approach to Milan over the 27-year-old American, with no agreement in place and formal talks yet to begin.
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Player
Calvert-Lewin in Full Bloom: The Striker Leeds Believed In
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's fourth goal in as many matches rescued a point for Leeds against a Brentford side that had the better of the afternoon at Elland Road.
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Transfer
The £8.6m Exit: What Jesus's Move to Barcelona Actually Changes in the Forward Line
Barcelona have agreed a deal in principle to take Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6m. The fee is small, the impact on Arsenal minimal, and the question of how Barcelona deploy him is the genuinely open one.
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Transfer
Newcastle Complete £50m Nico Gonzalez Deal With Manchester City
Newcastle have signed Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City for a fee that could reach £50m with add-ons, with the 24-year-old midfielder becoming the club's seventh signing of the summer.
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Analysis
Tottenham Are Bottom on £300m. The Tactical Questions Are Harder to Shake.
Two independent Tier-1 reports — on Spurs sitting bottom after a £300m summer and on the 'soul and spine' question — frame a tactical reading of De Zerbi's early weeks in charge.
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Transfer
Sarr to Juventus? The Loan Channel Between Spurs and Turin Stays Open
After taking Guglielmo Vicario on loan earlier in the window, Juventus are in talks with Tottenham over Pape Matar Sarr — a second North-London-to-Turin loan of the summer.
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Transfer
Schalke striker Edin Džeko makes Bundesliga return 5,734 days after his last appearance
Veteran striker Edin Džeko has returned to the Bundesliga with Schalke, ending a gap of 5,734 days since his previous top-flight appearance in Germany's top division.
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Analysis
Anfield's Telling Draw: How Munoz's Intervention Exposes Liverpool's Tactical Gaps
A 2-2 home draw against Nottingham Forest shows a Liverpool side still searching for its tactical identity, with Víctor Muñoz's late intervention papering over structural gaps that the early running exposed.
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Transfer
Liverpool Agree £123m Deal for PSG's Barcola, Medical Set for This Week
France winger set for medical as PSG reshape forward line under FFP pressure.
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Team News
Emery insists Aston Villa and Chelsea are still rivals despite transfer pipeline
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has downplayed the transfer relationship between his club and Chelsea, insisting the two remain fierce Premier League rivals.
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Player
Rafael Leao Bids an Emotional Farewell to Milan: 'My Love Will Never End'
The Portuguese forward confirmed his departure from AC Milan in a brief, unguarded message that mixed affection for the Rossoneri with regret at how the chapter closed.
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Transfer
Official: De Roon joins Roma from Atalanta with squad number confirmed
Marten de Roon has officially completed his transfer from Atalanta to Roma, with his new squad number revealed.
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Match Result
Calhanoglu goal gives Inter narrow win over Cagliari in Serie A
Inter Milan secured a 1-0 away victory over Cagliari in Serie A, with Hakan Calhanoglu scoring the decisive goal.
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Match Preview
White praises 'unbelievable' Fernandes ahead of Arsenal vs Manchester United
Arsenal defender Ben White has praised Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, calling him 'unbelievable' and saying 'he's on it all the time'.
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Arsenal in Talks With Real Madrid Over Endrick
Arsenal are in negotiations with Real Madrid for the Brazilian forward, with the structure of any deal still to be agreed.
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Match Preview
Women's Super League 2026-27 preview: London City Lionesses
The Guardian previews London City Lionesses ahead of the 2026-27 Women's Super League season, assessing their squad, ambitions, and prospects.
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Team News
Mikel Arteta urges Premier League to expand 20-man matchday squads for player welfare
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has publicly called on the Premier League to expand the current 20-man matchday squad limit, citing growing player welfare concerns amid fixture congestion.
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Analysis
Farke credited for second-half tactical shift in Brentford draw
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke received credit for a second-half tactical adjustment that helped his side earn a draw against Brentford.
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Transfer
A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard
Bruno Fernandes continues to be Manchester United's driving force despite the club's transition into a new era under recent changes.
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Match Result
Lazio edge Genoa 1-0 as Frattesi strikes again
Lazio beat Genoa 1-0 in Serie A thanks to a decisive goal from Frattesi, who continues his run of important contributions.
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Match Result
Carrick praises Manchester United's grit after dominant win over Ipswich
Michael Carrick hailed Manchester United's character following a convincing Premier League victory over Ipswich Town.
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Analysis
Can Chelsea win the league with three at the back? — Given's verdict
BBC pundit Shay Given offers his tactical verdict on whether Chelsea can win the Premier League title while playing a three-at-the-back formation.
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Match Incident
O'Neil questions handball law after 'blatant' Maguire incident
Wolves manager Gary O'Neil has questioned the handball law after Harry Maguire was involved in a controversial handball that led to a goal in the match against Manchester United.
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TransferBreaking
Atalanta defender Ahanor set for €48m Chelsea move with Crystal Palace loan
Atalanta defender Ahanor is set to join Chelsea for €48m, with an agreement already in place for him to be immediately loaned to Crystal Palace.
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Analysis
Hojlund: 'I have more freedom under Allegri, but Napoli need to create more'
Rasmus Hojlund says he has been given more attacking freedom under new Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri, but insists the team must improve its chance creation.
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Analysis
Chivu: Inter risked trouble against Man City but handled Jones and Stones well
Inter coach Cristian Chivu acknowledged his side ran risks against Manchester City but said dealing with Phil Jones and John Stones-like situations was bread and butter for his defense.
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Transfer
Transfer Domino: Beto to Fiorentina, Kean to Como, Juventus Eye Zirkzee
A chain of Serie A transfer moves could see Beto join Fiorentina, Moise Kean move to Como, and Juventus pursue Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United.
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Match Incident
MOTD pundits debate controversial own goal in Manchester United victory
Match of the Day pundits analyze a controversial own goal that occurred during Manchester United's recent victory, debating whether the goal should have stood.
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Transfer
Diego Carlos ready for Serie A return to Parma from Fenerbahce
Diego Carlos is reportedly set to leave Fenerbahce and return to Serie A, with Parma keen on signing the Brazilian centre-back.
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TransferBreaking
Juventus make new €30m bid for Zirkzee, consider Newcastle striker as Plan B
Juventus have submitted a new €30m offer for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee and are weighing a Newcastle United forward as a backup option.
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Player
Watkins Didn't Want to Play. Now Villa Are Rebuilding Without Him.
A striker refused to be available. His manager named him. A £65m replacement is on the way. Inside the end of Villa's old striker order.
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Transfer
Tottenham enquire about Christian Pulisic
Tottenham have reportedly made an enquiry for AC Milan and USMNT winger Christian Pulisic, according to Monday's gossip column.
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Transfer
Marcus Rashford's Manchester United return framed as 'marriage of convenience'
The Guardian publishes an editorial analyzing Marcus Rashford's potential return to Manchester United, framing it as a pragmatic arrangement rather than an ideal fit.
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