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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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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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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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Raheem Sterling at the Crossroads
Once the face of English football's next generation, the 31-year-old finds his career at a strange impasse. A BBC Sport feature asks the question his trajectory has left open.
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Arsenal's Dowman Is Being Called a Superstar. The Club Is in No Rush.
Arsenal's academy standout is drawing 'superstar' comparisons, but the club's staff are deliberately limiting his minutes, balancing opportunity with a long view on his development.
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Analysis
Mac Allister at the Dial: A 3-1 Win That Tells You Where Liverpool's Control Lives
Alexis Mac Allister dictated the tempo at Anfield as Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1, with a single match report framing Spurs' finishing as a recurring, season-long problem.
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Match Result
Bobb off the bench sends Fulham past West Ham into Carabao Cup last 16
Oscar Bobb came off the bench to score the winner as Fulham beat West Ham 3-2 in the Carabao Cup third round at the London Stadium, advancing to the last 16.
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JJ Gabriel Asks to Leave Manchester United at Fifteen
A fifteen-year-old who was being groomed to become Manchester United's youngest-ever first-team player has told the club he wants out. The story of a decision made quickly, and a club that now has to live with it.
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Analysis
How Kai Havertz's Arsenal role shifts based on the opposition goalkeeper's kicking foot
Tactical analysis of how Kai Havertz adjusts his positioning at Arsenal depending on whether the opposing goalkeeper is left- or right-footed, influencing his pressing angles and movement.
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Why is the September and October international break so long?
An explainer on why the upcoming international break is longer than usual, tied to the autumn international window and additional fixtures.
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Why Are So Many English Football Clubs on the Market?
An analysis of the growing number of English football clubs available for sale, exploring the financial and structural pressures driving owners to exit the market.
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Match Result
Messi leads Inter Miami to Campeones Cup win in first game under new manager
Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a Campeones Cup victory in the club's first match under their new manager, marking an early positive result for the new era.
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Mikey Moore: I want to thrill people — settling into life at Cologne on loan from Tottenham
Tottenham winger Mikey Moore, on loan at Cologne, discusses adapting to life in Germany, connecting with the Cologne fans, and looking forward to a Bundesliga reunion with former Spurs teammate Harry Kane.
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Man Utd 2-3 Brighton: Carrick feeling the pressure as familiar problems resurface at Old Trafford
Manchester United lost 2-3 to Brighton at Old Trafford, extending their poor run of form and intensifying pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
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Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund signs new contract extension
Bayern Munich have extended the contract of sporting director Christoph Freund, tying him to the club on a new long-term deal.
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Match Preview
Carabao Cup fourth-round draw: Liverpool to host Chelsea, Arsenal travel to Fleetwood
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw has been confirmed, with Liverpool set to host Chelsea and Arsenal drawn away to League Two side Fleetwood Town.
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Match Result
Everton strike late to beat much-changed Wolves in Carabao Cup
Everton scored late to defeat a heavily rotated Wolverhampton Wanderers side in the Carabao Cup, advancing to the next round.
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Match Result
Brighton complete shock comeback to beat Man Utd 3-2 in Carabao Cup third round
Brighton came from behind to beat Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup third round.
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Man Utd collapse from 2-0 up to exit Carabao Cup to Brighton
Manchester United were eliminated from the Carabao Cup after squandering a 2-0 lead against Brighton, who completed a dramatic comeback to knock the Red Devils out.
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Analysis
How Leeds' Physical Blueprint Dismantled Newcastle at Elland Road
A tactical reading of Leeds' 4-1 win over Newcastle: the physical dominance that decided the contest, Calvert-Lewin's starring role, and the questions the result leaves for Jaissle's project.
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Match Result
Raphinha hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Racing Santander 7-0
Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona put seven past Racing Santander in what appears to be a Copa del Rey fixture.
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De Cuyper and Brighton pile on pain for Manchester United with comeback win
Brighton came from behind to beat Manchester United in the Carabao Cup third round, with De Cuyper instrumental in the turnaround.
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Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea shares as Clearlake Capital takes full control
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are selling their Chelsea shares, with Clearlake Capital set to take full ownership of the Premier League club.
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Match Result
Saelemaekers: 'Milan have no excuse' for 2-0 defeat to Benfica
AC Milan winger Alexis Saelemaakers has publicly criticized his team's performance after a 2-0 loss to Benfica, saying the Rossoneri have no excuses for the defeat.
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Fleetwood Town host Arsenal in Carabao Cup third round
League Two side Fleetwood Town face Premier League Arsenal in the Carabao Cup third round, a classic lower-league vs top-flight cup tie.
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Match Result
Abraham double helps Villa cruise past Coventry into FA Cup fourth round
Tammy Abraham scored twice as Aston Villa comfortably beat Coventry City to advance to the FA Cup fourth round.
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Amorim: 'Milan not in the game during first half, I'm ready to adapt'
Ruben Amorim assessed a match involving AC Milan, criticizing their first-half performance and signaling tactical flexibility going forward.
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Team News
Al-Taawoun handed stadium ban over Diogo Jota chants
Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun has received a stadium ban after fans chanted about the late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
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Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
Michael Carrick says he is not bothered by mounting pressure, but BBC Sport questions whether he should be concerned after the latest setback.
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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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Transfer
Luke Shaw could leave Manchester United next summer with no new contract in sight
Paper talk reports suggest Luke Shaw may leave Manchester United next summer as no new contract appears to be on the horizon.
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Analysis
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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