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Analysis
Three Games, No Goals: The Tactical Question Facing Villa at Club Brugge
Aston Villa's goalless Premier League start meets the Champions League, and Unai Emery's history of slow openings meets its first real test. The question is what shape the answer takes.
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Transfer
Chiesa Open to Liverpool Exit as Italian Pushes for Playing Time
Federico Chiesa has told The Athletic he 'wants to play' and is weighing a departure from Anfield, where he has been reduced to a peripheral role behind Alexander Isak.
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Feature
Graham Scott Got the Microphone. Now He's Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud.
An ex-PGMOL referee's Q&A with The Athletic — covered by ESPN under the phrase 'not fit for purpose' — is the closest thing to an insider audit Premier League officiating has had in years.
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Analysis
De Zerbi's public criticism of his Spurs forwards is the surface. The goalless shape underneath is the harder question.
Tottenham have yet to score in the Premier League this season. Roberto De Zerbi has publicly criticised his forwards and his medical staff. The tactical picture behind the press conference is murkier than the criticism suggests.
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Match Result
Everton 2-2 Manchester United: Late Penalty Overturned After Ashley Young Goes Down in the Box
Everton were denied a stoppage-time winner against Manchester United after the referee initially pointed to the spot when Ashley Young went down in the box, only for the penalty to be overturned following a review at Goodison Park.
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Hughes confirmed at Al-Hilal as Anfield's recruitment brief waits for a name
The sporting director's move to Saudi Arabia closes a chapter that opened with his quiet exit from Anfield, and puts the next question to Liverpool: who now carries the recruitment brief he once held?
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Analysis
Vardy to Burnley: The Tactical Question Behind a Sentimental Move
A 38-year-old Vardy joining newly promoted Burnley raises a specific tactical question: what does a veteran counter-attacking striker offer a side built for survival?
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Match Result
Arsenal Host Chelsea in First Live Test of the Premier League's Record Summer
A tactical preview of Arsenal vs Chelsea at the Emirates, framed by a Premier League transfer window that equalled the British record and saw one club sign 18 players.
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Feature
Hull's Seven-Point Run Is the Premier League's Quietest Story. The Villa Draw Explains How.
Hull City have taken seven points from their last three Premier League games, with a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa at the heart of the run. The question BBC Sport's analysts are asking is whether the form holds.
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Match Result
Gattuso looks ahead to Milan clash after Lazio beat Udinese: 'The club of my heart'
Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso reflected on his side's win over Udinese and turned attention to an upcoming Serie A fixture against AC Milan, the club where he made his name as a player and later coached.
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Match Result
Lazio come from behind to beat Udinese 2-1 as Frattesi and Gudmundsson make impact
Lazio recovered from a goal down to win 2-1 at Udinese, with summer signings Davide Frattesi and Albert Gudmundsson inspiring the comeback in a Serie A match.
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Juventus face 3-month Locatelli absence as tests reveal need for surgery
Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli requires surgery after medical tests, ruling him out for approximately three months.
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Transfer
Richarlison Set for Tottenham Exit as Saudi Pro League Leads the Queue
Tottenham have omitted the Brazilian from their 2026-27 Premier League squad, with the Athletic, ESPN and Sky Sports all reporting a Saudi move as the most likely outcome.
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Match Result
Udinese boss Runjaic: 'We paid dearly for double injury, Lazio are a top team'
Udinese manager Kosta Runjaic lamented a double injury blow that cost his side in their defeat to Lazio, while praising the Roman club's quality.
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Match Preview
Emery ready to ignite Aston Villa's season at Club Brugge after familiar slow start
Unai Emery prepares Aston Villa for a crucial European fixture against Club Brugge, aiming to spark the club's season after a slow start.
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Match Result
Cagliari edge Lecce 1-0 as Daniel Maldini opens Serie A account
Cagliari secured a 1-0 home win over Lecce in Serie A, with Daniel Maldini scoring his first league goal for the club.
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Match Incident
Vinicius Jr warns Real Madrid about Inter's physical threat ahead of clash
Vinicius Jr has highlighted Inter's physical strength as a key threat to Real Madrid in their upcoming fixture, saying the Italian side will 'cause problems' for Los Blancos.
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Team News
Former Inter coach Stramaccioni hails Milan's Amorim as 'a coach with clear ideas'
Former Inter head coach Andrea Stramaccioni publicly praised AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim, calling him a tactician with clear ideas and a defined football identity.
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Transfer
Andrea Belotti joins Serie B side Modena on free transfer
Former Torino and Italy striker Andrea Belotti has signed with Serie B club Modena after being released by Como.
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Serie A: Udinese vs Lazio – Confirmed line-ups
Confirmed starting line-ups have been announced for the Serie A fixture between Udinese and Lazio.
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Match Result
Robin Gosens shines for Schalke against Bayern Munich ahead of Union Berlin return
Robin Gosens delivered a standout performance for Schalke against Bayern Munich, strengthening his case ahead of his return to parent club Union Berlin.
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Match Preview
Gattuso compares facing Udinese to 'going to the dentist' ahead of Lazio clash
Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso described playing against Udinese as unpleasant as a dentist visit, highlighting the difficulty of the upcoming Serie A fixture.
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Match Result
Ramsey Rescued the Result. The Tactical Questions Stayed Exactly the Same.
A point from Jacob Ramsey's equaliser against Bournemouth hides the same Eddie Howe questions Newcastle have carried for weeks. BBC Sport's player ratings sketch the midfield contest that decided the day's work.
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Match Result
Maresca eyes rest for busy dad Haaland as Manchester City prepare for Porto
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is weighing whether to rest Erling Haaland for the Champions League match against Porto, with the striker's recent fatherhood and a congested schedule factored into the decision.
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Match Result
Inter 3-2 Napoli: Jones and Højlund Spark Talk of a New Era for Serie A
Inter Milan beat Napoli 3-2 in a Serie A match where performances from Jones and Højlund have prompted discussion about a new generation of talent in Italian football.
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Match Result
Isak reflects on quick goalscoring start to the season at Liverpool
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak speaks about his fast start to the campaign, having found the net regularly since joining the club.
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Match Result
Maldini becoming Serie A's latest journeyman at 24 after first goal for Cagliari
Daniel Maldini, son of AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini, scored his first goal for Cagliari, marking another chapter in his journeyman career across Serie A clubs.
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Feature
Bournemouth Keep Finding the Fight. They Keep Losing the Lead.
Seven points dropped from winning positions, a manager building a careful frame around his team's character, and a pattern that no longer looks like coincidence. The story of Bournemouth's autumn, in two acts.
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Match Result
Lautaro: Champions League a key objective for Inter, Messi's time at the top was bound to end
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez says the Champions League is an objective for the club, and reflects on the inevitable end of Lionel Messi's time at the highest level.
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Match Preview
Napoli announce security crackdown ahead of Arsenal Champions League visit
Napoli have outlined enhanced security measures ahead of their Champions League fixture against Arsenal, citing concerns over fan safety and public order.
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Transfer
Manchester United monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha according to paper talk reports.
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Team News
Motherwell fail to cut fine for Celtic penalty reaction
Motherwell were unsuccessful in their appeal to reduce a fine imposed for their reaction to a Celtic penalty decision in a Scottish Premiership match.
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Editorial
Former Cisse coach hails Milan starlet: 'Does things that others don't'
A coach who previously worked with Djibril Cisse has publicly praised a young AC Milan player, highlighting the starlet's unique qualities on the pitch.
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Media Report
Mbappe: 'I prefer Milan but Inter deserve respect, Lautaro is a great player'
Kylian Mbappe has stated he prefers AC Milan over Inter but acknowledged Inter deserve respect and praised Lautaro Martinez as a great player.
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Transfer
Report: Milan and Juventus to rival Arsenal and Man Utd for Dortmund's Svensson
Italian clubs AC Milan and Juventus are reportedly set to rival Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund's Svensson.
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