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Between Newcastle and the Azzurri: The Quiet Worry Over Tonali
Roberto De Zerbi has voiced concern about Sandro Tonali's fitness ahead of the international break, leaving Italy and Newcastle to manage a midfielder neither side can easily do without.
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Spurs Have Stopped Dribbling. Hull Have Started Mauling. And the Outswinging Corner Is Dead.
Three tactical trends from The Athletic's Premier League Data Notebook — Tottenham's vanishing carry game, Hull City's combative disruption, and the structural decline of the outswinging corner — and what they reveal about how the early 2026-27 season is being shaped.
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Pro Ref Confirms 'Error of Judgement' on Haaland's Derby Winner
Former-referees' body rules VAR erred in allowing Manchester City's winning goal against United; PGMOL under renewed scrutiny three matchweeks into the new Premier League season.
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Serie A official line-ups: Como vs. Parma
Official starting line-ups have been announced for the Serie A fixture between Como and Parma.
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Serie A official line-ups: Torino vs. Roma
Official starting line-ups confirmed for the Serie A Week 4 fixture between Torino and Roma.
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Haaland's cutting edge separates Manchester City from United in Premier League
An analysis of how Erling Haaland's prolific goalscoring has become the decisive factor distinguishing Manchester City from rivals Manchester United in the Premier League.
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VAR officials stood down after wrongly allowing Haaland's goal in Manchester derby
The VAR officials who incorrectly allowed Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby have been stood down from their upcoming duties.
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Serie A Liveblog: Como vs. Parma, Torino vs. Roma, Inter vs. Udinese
Live coverage of three Serie A matchday fixtures: Como vs Parma, Torino vs Roma, and Inter vs Udinese.
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Iraola says Liverpool took 'a step backwards' in Fulham draw
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola commented that Liverpool took 'a step backwards' after they were held to a draw by Fulham, raising questions about the Premier League leaders' form.
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Left in the dark: will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?
A BBC Sport feature examining the ongoing debate over whether live VAR audio should be broadcast to supporters during football matches.
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Diouf: 'I don't feel like a wing-back, my goal is to return to the Inter midfield'
Inter's Andy Diouf has stated that he does not see himself as a wing-back and aims to return to a central midfield role at the club.
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Premier League's Two VAR Systems: Causes of Confusion and the Haaland Goal Controversy
The Premier League uses two different VAR systems across its stadiums, raising questions about consistency and whether the technology affected the validation of an Erling Haaland goal.
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Polanski becomes first Bundesliga managerial casualty as Gladbach sack head coach
Borussia Mönchengladbach have parted ways with head coach Eugen Polanski, making him the first managerial sacking of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season after a string of poor results.
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Lazio fans revolt against owner Claudio Lotito amid protests and empty stands
Lazio supporters are staging a fan revolt against long-time owner Claudio Lotito, with empty stands at the Stadio Olimpico signaling growing discontent despite the club sitting top of the Serie A table.
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Does a derby semi-final add 'more spice' or is it simply 'nice for fans'?
An editorial feature exploring whether derby rivalries add genuine drama to cup semi-finals or merely serve as cosmetic appeal for supporters.
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Arsenal demand meeting with PGMOL over 'unacceptable' penalty at Sunderland
Arsenal have requested a formal meeting with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to discuss a penalty decision they consider 'unacceptable' during their match at Sunderland.
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De Zerbi raises Italy concern over Tonali fitness ahead of international break
Italy head coach Roberto De Zerbi has expressed concern about Sandro Tonali's condition, casting doubt on the Newcastle midfielder's availability for the upcoming Azzurri fixtures.
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McGregor criticizes Celtic as 'team of individuals'
Pundit McGregor has publicly questioned Celtic's collective cohesion, describing the squad as a group of individuals rather than a unified team.
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Is the Premier League already a two-team title race?
BBC Sport editorial examining whether the Premier League title race has already been reduced to a contest between Manchester City and Arsenal, with rivals falling behind.
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Mancini to scout three young Italy hopefuls in Torino vs Roma
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini will attend the Serie A clash between Torino and Roma to monitor three young players ahead of upcoming national team commitments.
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Roma face late Wesley doubt ahead of Torino trip in Serie A Week 4
Roma are uncertain over the availability of Wesley for their Serie A Week 4 fixture away to Torino, with the decision to be made close to kickoff.
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VAR controversy decides Manchester derby as City keep pace with Arsenal
The Guardian's Football Weekly podcast reviews the Manchester derby, where a VAR controversy played a decisive role in Manchester City's result against Manchester United, keeping City in touch with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
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Iraola frustrated by Liverpool's lack of consistency: 'There are going to be ups and downs'
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has expressed frustration at Liverpool's inconsistency, acknowledging the challenges of maintaining form across a Premier League season.
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Football Daily: VAR controversy continues as PGMOL 'Pro Ref' rebrand draws criticism
The Guardian's Football Daily column critiques the rebrand of English football's refereeing body and ongoing VAR controversies.
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Merson: I'm worried for Liverpool - how long can they wait for Wirtz?
Paul Merson has expressed concern for Liverpool, questioning how long the club can wait to complete a deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz.
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Who will Pocognoli include in his first Scotland squad for Nations League?
Sebastien Pocognoli is set to name his first squad as Scotland head coach ahead of upcoming Nations League fixtures, with potential changes to the squad composition expected.
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Musiala Back in Bayern Squad for Leipzig Clash as Kompany Confirms Return
Vincent Kompany has confirmed Jamal Musiala is available for Bayern Munich's trip to RB Leipzig, ending a stretch on the sidelines for the Germany international ahead of a packed autumn schedule that includes Champions League fixtures.
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Sesko's Two Goals, and the Question Manchester United Have Stopped Asking
Two games, two goals, and a different kind of threat. The Slovenian striker's first week at Old Trafford is reframing a search that has gone on for some time.
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Bayern's New Geometry: How Olise and Kane Are Quietly Reshaping the Attack
Two goals from Michael Olise and another from Harry Kane underlined a Champions League win over Bodø/Glimt that revealed more about Bayern's evolving attacking shape than the size of the margin.
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Fenerbahce's Kartal Tendered His Resignation After Roma Draw. President Koç Said No.
Ismail Kartal offered to step down after Fenerbahce were held by Roma in the Champions League, but club president Ali Koç publicly rejected the resignation and confirmed the coach stays in charge. The standoff leaves the tension between dugout and boardroom on open display.
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Inter's Continental Pattern: Six Losses in Seven Champions League Matches, and the Question the Domestic Form Cannot Answer
A tactical read of Inter Milan's 6-of-7 Champions League record, the domestic form that sits against it, and the question the available data does not yet answer.
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Scalvini Stays in Bergamo: Atalanta Hold Onto a Defender Newcastle Wanted
Giorgio Scalvini has agreed a new contract with Atalanta, ending a summer in which Newcastle United had identified the Italian centre-back as a primary target. The choice, and what it says about both clubs.
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De Bruyne Defends Himself After Napoli's 0-1 Loss to Arsenal: 'This Is the Real De Bruyne'
Kevin De Bruyne publicly defended his form after Napoli fell 0-1 to Arsenal in the Champions League, telling reporters critics are now seeing 'the real De Bruyne.' The result hands Arsenal a narrow advantage from the trip to Naples.
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Alonso Took the Word. Chelsea's Bench Took the Night.
Xabi Alonso accepted responsibility after Leverkusen's Champions League result against Chelsea, where the visitors' substitutes rescued a tie that had been tilting away from them — a familiar story of squad depth at this level.
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Odegaard's New Latitude: How a Higher Position Is Restoring Arsenal's Number Ten
Arsenal's captain is operating in a more advanced role under Mikel Arteta, and the early returns — four goals in five games, including the winner at Napoli — suggest the structural change is real. A tactical reading of the shape behind the streak.
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