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Maresca started João Pedro against his wishes as Chelsea fell 3-0 at Brentford
Enzo Maresca confirmed post-match that João Pedro had asked not to play at the Gtech Community Stadium. Chelsea still lost 3-0, with Fábio Carvalho completing the rout.
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Analysis
Brentford's Tactical Compass: How Frank's Side Made Chelsea Look Lost
Brentford's 3-0 win over Chelsea showed a side capable of changing the structure of a match mid-game. The performance gives substance to Keith Andrews' 'unpredictable' framing.
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Analysis
Heavy-Metal Football at Anfield: The Tactical Case for Iraola
Andoni Iraola's arrival at Liverpool would mean a tactical reset from Slot's possession game. Two independent outlets have now published substantive analyses of what the change would mean on the pitch.
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Match Result
Spurs' Injury Toll and Squad Turnover Mount Ahead of Villa Test
Multiple outlets converge on a systemic picture at Tottenham: injuries, squad churn and tour fatigue leave Spurs short of balance and continuity ahead of Saturday's 'momentum swinger' against Aston Villa.
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Player
The Three Layers of Calvert-Lewin: A Striker Rebuilt at Everton
Sky Sports' The Radar column makes the case that Dominic Calvert-Lewin has quietly become one of the Premier League's more complete centre-forwards — a player whose full game is catching up to the parts the league already saw.
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Transfer
Arsenal Track Schade and Kroupi Ahead of January Window
Bournemouth winger Kevin Schade and teenage forward Eli Junior Kroupi are on Arsenal's January shortlist as the club weighs attacking depth options.
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Match Preview
Chelsea's Travelling Defence Faces a Brentford Stress Test
Sky Sports' Jones Knows has tipped Brentford to expose a 'soft' Chelsea underbelly. The tactical case is worth examining on its own terms.
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Feature
Xabi Alonso Tells Chelsea: The Project Doesn't Need a Reset
In his first major interview as Chelsea head coach, Xabi Alonso argues the squad is not the problem — the way it has been asked to play is.
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Match Result
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane becomes fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals
Harry Kane has set a new record as the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Bundesliga, reaching the milestone in fewer appearances than any player in the competition's history.
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Conte Breaks Silence as Manchester United, Juventus and Milan Circle
Antonio Conte has publicly addressed speculation linking him to Manchester United, Juventus and AC Milan, with one report indicating a preferred next move is now clear.
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Media Report
Alphonso Davies becomes Bundesliga's record Canadian appearance-maker
Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies has set a new record for the most Bundesliga appearances by a Canadian player, cementing his status as a pioneer of Canadian soccer in Germany's top flight.
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Match Result
Harry Kane becomes fastest player to 100 Bundesliga goals
Harry Kane has reached 100 Bundesliga goals faster than any player in the competition's history.
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Match Result
Kane makes history and Olise nets hat-trick as Bayern thrash Union
Bayern Munich produced a dominant victory over Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, with Michael Olise scoring a hat-trick and Harry Kane setting a new record.
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Match Preview
Mohamed Alì Zoma earns first Italy call-up under Mancini
Nuremberg forward Mohamed Alì Zoma has received his first senior call-up to the Italy national team, with coach Roberto Mancini including him in the squad.
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Match Preview
Pochettino addresses Noahkai Banks spurning USMNT: 'We want players who show commitment'
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino publicly responded to young dual-national Noahkai Banks choosing not to represent the United States, emphasizing the program wants players fully committed to the national team.
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Match Result
Carvalho seals Brentford's 3-0 win over Chelsea
Fabio Carvalho scored Brentford's third goal in a 3-0 Premier League victory over Chelsea.
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Man City strike late to beat Liverpool and maintain perfect start
Manchester City scored a late goal to beat Liverpool and maintain their perfect start to the season.
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Harry Kane breaks record for fastest to 100 Bundesliga goals in 98th game
Harry Kane became the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals, achieving the milestone in just his 98th appearance and surpassing the previous record.
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Match Result
Bristol City 1-0 Watford: Championship Highlights
Bristol City beat Watford 1-0 in a Championship match, with highlights available from Sky Sports.
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Ballard heads Bristol City past Watford as they climb to fifth
Bristol City defeated Watford with a headed goal from Ballard, moving up to fifth place in the Championship standings.
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Anthony heads Brentford in front against Chelsea
Jaidon Anthony scored a headed goal to give Brentford a 1-0 lead against Chelsea.
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Hemp double ensures Man City maintain winning start to WSL title defence
Lauren Hemp scored twice as Manchester City Women beat Liverpool Women in the WSL to continue their winning start to the season.
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Player
The Long Goodbye: Luke Shaw and the Quiet End at Old Trafford
The Sunday papers report that Luke Shaw could leave Manchester United next summer, with no new contract in sight. A look at the arc of a decade at Old Trafford and the question of how a long chapter ends.
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Match Result
Brentford thrash Chelsea 3-0 to extend unbeaten Premier League start
Brentford produced a dominant performance to beat Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League, continuing their unbeaten start to the season.
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Brentford stay unbeaten as they put three past Chelsea
Brentford maintained their unbeaten Premier League run with a convincing 3-0 victory over Chelsea.
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Transfer
'Bullied' and 'out of control' — Chelsea's defensive issues exposed in Brentford defeat
Chelsea suffered a chastening 3-0 West London derby defeat to Brentford, with their defensive frailties coming under intense scrutiny.
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Clearlake Capital takes full control of Chelsea as Boehly and Walter exit
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their Chelsea shares to Clearlake Capital, ending the four-year co-ownership that began with the 2022 takeover from Roman Abramovich.
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Match Result
Chelsea miss João Pedro as defensive frailties resurface
Chelsea are feeling the absence of João Pedro while continuing to struggle defensively, conceding goals at an alarming rate.
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Team News
Sarri: 'Only positive start was with Chelsea, not good memories of Juventus'
Maurizio Sarri says the only satisfying beginning he had as a manager was at Chelsea, while he holds largely negative memories of his spell at Juventus.
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Analysis
Three Goals, One Diagnosis: The Structural Problems Carrick Has Not Solved
Brighton's 3-2 win at Old Trafford reads less like a one-off and more like a recurring diagnosis. A tactical look at the structural problems Carrick has yet to solve.
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Analysis
'We're unpredictable' - Andrews delighted by 'brilliant' Brentford
Keith Andrews praises Brentford's unpredictable and brilliant style of play, highlighting the team's capacity to surprise opponents.
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Transfer
Arteta: Arsenal wonderkid Dowman could go out on loan in the future
Mikel Arteta has admitted that 16-year-old Max Dowman could be sent out on loan in the future, as Arsenal plan the teenager's development path.
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Match Preview
Italy call 34 players but Mancini snubs Retegui, Udogie, Zaccagni and Politano
Roberto Mancini has named a 34-player Italy squad but excluded Mateo Retegui, Destiny Udogie, Mattia Zaccagni, and Matteo Politano.
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Match Result
Alonso: 'Everything was disappointing' after Brentford defeat
Xabi Alonso criticised his team's performance following a defeat against Brentford, describing the display as entirely disappointing.
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Transfer
Arsenal open to Dowman loan in right circumstances
Arsenal are willing to consider sending teenage midfielder Max Dowman out on loan if the right opportunity arises, as the highly rated academy product continues his development.
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Team News
Carrick dismisses future questions, Arteta praises 'extraordinary' Dowman
Premier League roundup: Michael Carrick brushes aside speculation about his managerial future while Mikel Arteta publicly salutes young Arsenal talent Max Dowman.
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