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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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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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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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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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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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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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Match Preview
Pulisic left out by USMNT but set for more minutes at AC Milan
Christian Pulisic has been omitted from the latest USMNT squad, but the decision is expected to open up more playing time for him at AC Milan.
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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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Analysis
How Newcastle unpicked Hull's back three – Shearer
Alan Shearer provides tactical analysis of how Newcastle exploited Hull City's three-man defence in their match.
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Match Result
Raphinha nets hat-trick in Sevilla win to keep Barcelona top
Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona defeated Sevilla to maintain their position at the top of La Liga.
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Team News
Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers?
An editorial piece exploring how the three-week gap in the football calendar, likely due to an international break, increases scrutiny and pressure on Premier League managers.
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Match Result
Arsenal score last-minute equaliser to deny Man Utd first WSL win
Arsenal scored a last-minute equaliser against Manchester United in the WSL, denying United their first league win of the season.
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Match Result
How Villa's Jackson left Spurs 'battered' - Shearer
Alan Shearer analyzed how Aston Villa's Jackson overwhelmed Tottenham in a recent Premier League encounter, praising Villa's dominant display.
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Editorial
Premier League debate: Are Arsenal vulnerable, and are Tottenham facing another relegation fight?
An Athletic forum discussion examines whether Arsenal's form leaves them exposed and whether Tottenham are sliding toward a relegation battle in the 2026-27 Premier League season.
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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 Result
Brighton deliver 'complete' performance to beat Arsenal, says Murphy
Brighton earned a praiseworthy victory over Arsenal in a performance pundit Murphy described as 'brave' and 'complete'.
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Coventry end 25-year wait with win over Nottingham Forest
Coventry City beat Nottingham Forest thanks to Jay Dasilva's goal, securing a victory over Forest for the first time in over 25 years.
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Ashton hat-trick fires Warrington into Super League semi-finals
Warrington Wolves beat Hull KR 35-12, with Matty Ashton scoring a hat-trick to book their place in the Super League semi-finals.
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Match Result
Trabzonspor's Mohamed Salah scores hat-trick in 4-0 win over Galatasaray
Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick as Trabzonspor thrashed rivals Galatasaray 4-0 in a Turkish Süper Lig fixture.
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Match Result
Venezia 0-2 Lazio: Mandas heroics lift Aquile joint top of Serie A
Lazio beat Venezia 2-0 in Serie A, with goalkeeper Mandas producing a standout performance as the capital club moved level at the top of the table.
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Team News
Gattuso: 'Lazio were very lucky, but I wouldn't be here without trouble'
Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso admitted his side were fortunate in recent results but insisted he thrives in difficult circumstances, reflecting on his managerial philosophy.
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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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Spain suspends U-20 friendly in Ceuta after government request amid political tensions
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has suspended a Spain U-20 match scheduled in Ceuta following a request from the Spanish government due to political tensions with Morocco.
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Analysis
Gvardiol signals return to best form at left-back for Manchester City
Josko Gvardiol appears to be returning to his best at left-back for Manchester City after a difficult run of form.
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Match Result
Borussia Dortmund make it 12 points from 12 for just the fourth time in their history
Borussia Dortmund have won all four of their opening Bundesliga matches, taking 12 points from a possible 12 to sit top of the table — only the fourth time in club history they have achieved a perfect start.
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Team News
Moyes demands more from Everton but tells club not to mention Europe
Everton manager David Moyes has urged his players to raise their standards while downplaying talk of European qualification, insisting the club must focus on incremental improvement.
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Match Result
Coventry survive late Forest VAR controversy to claim first Premier League win in 25 years
Coventry City beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the Premier League, surviving a late VAR controversy to secure their first top-flight victory in 25 years.
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Team News
Stroppa: 'Venezia results do not reflect performances, we must take chances'
Venezia coach Giovanni Stroppa insists his side's results have not matched their performances and called on his players to be more clinical in front of goal.
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Match Incident
Carrick expresses faith in VAR despite derby controversy
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has backed the use of VAR despite a controversial decision during a recent derby match.
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Transfer
Evans committed to Bristol Rovers amid Hibs links
Bristol Rovers player Evans has reaffirmed his commitment to the club despite reported interest from Scottish Premiership side Hibernian.
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Transfer
Olid: Manchester United take a big step forward after an intense week
A BBC Sport column by Olid assesses Manchester United's progress following a turbulent week, framing it as a meaningful step forward for the club.
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