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Three Years for Arteta: What Arsenal's New Contract Actually Locks In
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new three-year contract at Arsenal, multiple outlets report, weeks after leading the club to its first Premier League title in 22 years. The deal's length — and its timing — is a project-length statement about continuity, not a coronation.
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Feature
How the Premier League Stopped Being a Set-Piece Story
A 2.82 goals-per-game start, more long-range strikes, and a tactical identity shift — the Premier League is no longer the dead-ball contest it became.
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Analysis
Two Tactical Briefs, One Defender: The Calafiori Conundrum at Arsenal and Italy
Jamie Carragher has called Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori the Premier League's best left-back 'by far'. Italy, however, is asking the same player to operate as something else entirely. The tactical case for, and against, a defender living two positional lives at once.
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Xhaka Withdraws From Switzerland Squad After Admitting Forged Covid Vaccine Certificate
Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka has publicly admitted to forging a Covid-19 vaccine certificate and pulled out of the Switzerland national team squad. No sanctions have been disclosed by the club or the Swiss FA at the time of reporting.
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Analysis
Brighton Exposed Arsenal's Defensive Edges — and the Title Race Shifted
Arsenal were well beaten at the Amex as Manchester City moved clear at the top. A tactical read on what the result tells us about Arsenal's structural problems — and what it does not.
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Analysis
How Liverpool's System Caught Up to Isak
BBC Sport's tactical analysis attributes Isak's improved form to Liverpool's structural adjustments rather than individual play. Sky Sports' weekend column corroborates the broader attacking uptick — and shows where the patterns are not clicking.
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Match Preview
Darmstadt to face San Antonio FC in pre-season friendly during USA tour
Darmstadt will play San Antonio FC in a pre-season friendly as part of their 2026 USA tour.
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Team NewsBreaking
Borussia Mönchengladbach appoint Alexander Blessin as head coach
Borussia Mönchengladbach have appointed Alexander Blessin as their new head coach, replacing the previous incumbent.
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Napoli confirm extent of Anguissa injury after 1-1 draw with Fiorentina
Napoli have confirmed the severity of an injury suffered by midfielder André-Frank Zambo Anguissa during or after their 1-1 Serie A draw with Fiorentina.
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Injury
Juventus injury update: Cambiaso receives boost, Kolo Muani begins post-surgery recovery
Juventus receive encouraging news on Andrea Cambiaso's fitness, while Randal Kolo Muani has begun his recovery following surgery.
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Arteta agrees new Arsenal contract after Premier League title win
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract with Arsenal following their Premier League title success, extending his stay as head coach.
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Sebastiano Esposito on first Italy call-up alongside brother Pio: 'When he misses a goal, we tease him'
Sebastiano Esposito speaks about receiving his first senior Italy call-up and sharing the experience with his brother Pio Esposito, both selected for the Azzurri squad.
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Match Result
La Liga president Tebas dismisses Real Madrid conspiracy claims as 'in another galaxy'
La Liga president Javier Tebas has rejected Real Madrid's conspiracy claims following their derby defeat, calling the allegations baseless.
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Official Update
Bundesliga Rookie of the Month for September 2026: vote now
The official Bundesliga website has opened voting for the Rookie of the Month award for September 2026, in partnership with Sorare.
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Team News
Scotland's Pocognoli eyes winning Nations League start with 'good mix' in squad
New Scotland head coach Sebastian Pocognoli discusses his squad's qualities and targets a winning start to his reign in the Nations League.
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Match Result
Three Goals, No Points: Brobbey's Hat-Trick in a 5-3 Defeat as Manchester City Go Top
A hat-trick from Brobbey wasn't enough to stop Manchester City moving to the Premier League summit with a wild 5-3 win over Sunderland at the Etihad. The result told two completely different stories at once — and both of them were true.
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'In another galaxy' – La Liga chief dismisses Real Madrid's referee conspiracy claims
La Liga president Javier Tebas has dismissed Real Madrid's complaints about refereeing bias, saying the club's claims are unfounded.
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Editorial
Kylian Mbappé interview: Making history, the Ballon d'Or, Liverpool talks and silencing the noise
Kylian Mbappé gives a wide-ranging interview reflecting on his career trajectory, the Ballon d'Or race, and addresses links to Liverpool while reaffirming he will not be silenced by critics.
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Match Result
Michael Olise hitting new heights for Bayern Munich in 2026/27
A feature on Michael Olise's standout form for Bayern Munich in the 2026/27 season, highlighting his growing influence alongside Harry Kane under Vincent Kompany.
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Jarrad Branthwaite embraces England call-up after injury nightmare
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been called up to the England squad for Nations League duty after overcoming a prolonged spell on the sidelines through injury.
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Neutral venues and no away fans: how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious
BBC Sport explores why the upcoming Israel v Republic of Ireland fixture is being played at a neutral venue with no away supporters, amid political and security concerns.
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Barcelona forced out of Camp Nou again as rebuild costs push debt toward €2.6bn
Barcelona will have to leave Camp Nou once more amid escalating rebuild costs that could push the club's debt to €2.6 billion.
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Adani: 'Pulisic's happiness is fundamental for Milan'
Italian football pundit Daniele Adani emphasizes that Christian Pulisic's happiness and form are essential to AC Milan's ambitions this season.
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Team News
Furlani officially departs Milan with new directors taking over
AC Milan has confirmed the departure of executive Giorgio Furlani, with new directors appointed as the club reshapes its leadership structure.
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TransferBreaking
Juventus close in on Neto return as Grabara faces seven months out
Juventus are working to re-sign experienced goalkeeper Neto after first-choice keeper Grabara was ruled out for around seven months with injury.
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Transfer
Torino push for Che Adams contract renewal as deal enters final year
Torino are prioritising contract renewal talks with striker Che Adams, whose current deal is entering its final year. The club wants to secure the Scottish forward to a new long-term agreement.
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Match Result
Women's Football Weekly: Spurs thrash opponents, Arsenal rescue late point
The Guardian's Women's Football Weekly podcast reviews the latest Women's Super League weekend, highlighting Tottenham's emphatic victory, Arsenal's late equalizer to salvage a draw, and several dramatic late goals across the division.
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Injury
Netherlands coach plays down Malen knee concern: 'the injury isn't serious'
Netherlands coach Xavi insists Donyell Malen's knee issue is minor after the Roma forward pulled out of the Oranje squad at the last moment for fixtures against Germany, Serbia and Greece.
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Gyökeres' agents in talks with Milan and Juventus over Arsenal exit
Viktor Gyökeres' representatives have reportedly held discussions with AC Milan and Juventus regarding a potential departure from Arsenal.
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Match Result
Twenty-Five Years in the Making: Lampard Takes Coventry Home from the City Ground
Frank Lampard's Coventry beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 for their first Premier League victory in 25 years. A landmark result, a manager who would not let the moment run, and a club back where it belongs.
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Dockers derby delivers and England squad upheaval – Football Weekly podcast
The Guardian's Football Weekly podcast covers a notable 'Dockers derby' match and discusses significant upheaval within the England national team squad.
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Gvardiol's Left-Back Reset: Why Guardiola's Patience May Be Paying Off
Reading the tactical case for the Croatian's resurgence at left-back — and why the role is more demanding in Guardiola's system than in most.
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Analysis
Tottenham in the Relegation Zone: The Result Is Confirmed, the Diagnosis Is Not
Spurs sit in the bottom three after Aston Villa's first win of the season. The result is on the record; the underlying tactical picture is not — and that is the most honest thing a column at this distance can say.
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Manchester United's Muslim fan group calls publicly for Ratcliffe to step down
BBC reports that a Manchester United Muslim supporters' group has publicly called for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to leave, citing cost-cutting, public comments, and concerns about representation.
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Spurs and Villa Name Teams With Azzurri Duo as Both Sides Seek First Win
Tottenham and Aston Villa have confirmed their starting XIs for this afternoon's Premier League fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Both clubs are still chasing a first win of the season, with a pair of Italy internationals in the line-ups.
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