Watch: Smiling Lions & note passing - Premiership catch-up

Dolly Menga's first goal in five years, Scott Sinclair's "wonderful, nonchalant finish" and Scott Brown reads Derek McInnes' notes. (UK only)

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Watch: Stuttgart's comedy own goal from throw-in

Stuttgart goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler concedes an embarrassing own goal during their 2-1 win over Werder Bremen, misjudging a throw-in from defender Borna Sosa.

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Watch: Sancho helps Dortmund go top of Bundesliga

English 18-year-old Jadon Sancho set up his fourth and fifth goals of the season as Borussia Dortmund beat Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 to move top of the Bundesliga.

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We could have played for two days and not scored - Gerrard on Rangers defeat

Rangers "have to take the criticism" that comes their way after losing to Livingston, says boss Steven Gerrard.

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Premier League stats: Eden Hazard, Harry Kane and super subs

Chelsea's secret to home success, Harry Kane's home from home and the best of the weekend's stats.

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Gossip: Mourinho worried about Man Utd future amid Zidane links

Jose Mourinho worried about Man Utd future amid Zinedine Zidane links, Man City will wait on Phil Foden deal, plus more.

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'Aguero can break Shearer's Premier League goals record'

Sergio Aguero can beat Alan Shearer's Premier League record of 260 Premier League goals, says team-mate Bernardo Silva.

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Serie A round-up: AC Milan move up to 10th after win at Sassuolo

AC Milan move into the top half of the Serie A table with just their second victory of the season at Sassuolo.

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Dean Austin: Northampton Town part company with manager

League Two strugglers Northampton Town part company with manager Dean Austin after Saturday's 4-0 defeat at Mansfield.

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'Only one winner here, and it's not you Jose' - plus who is in Garth's team of the week?

Who will win in the Jose Mourinho v Paul Pogba row? Who is out of their depth? And who reminds Garth of Cantona?

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Cardiff 1-2 Burnley: Neil Warnock 'absolutely gutted' by defeat

Neil Warnock says he is "absolutely gutted" after his Cardiff side were beaten 2-1 at home to Burnley, but says his team "couldn't have given any more".

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Cardiff 1-2 Burnley: Sean Dyche praises Clarets' resilience

Sean Dyche praises Burnley's resilience after their 2-1 win away at Cardiff, describing it as a "Burnley-like performance".

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Van Persie scores winner in 88th minute, sent off in 90th

Robin van Persie scores a stunning late winner before being sent off as Feyenoord beat Vitesse Arnhem in the Eredivisie.

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Celtic: Scott Sinclair scores a brilliant back-heel winner

Watch Scott Sinclair's brilliant back-heeled goal which gave Celtic victory over Aberdeen at Celtic Park on Saturday.

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Highlights: Heart of Midlothian 2-1 St Johnstone

Hearts continue to set the pace in the Scottish Premiership with another three points, this time at home to St Johnstone. (UK only)

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Cardiff City 1-2 Burnley: Neil Warnock's side remain winless after Sam Vokes goal

Sam Vokes scores the winning goal as Burnley beat Cardiff to extend the Bluebirds' winless start to the season.

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Watch: Was McKenna's challenge on Edouard 'very reckless'?

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said Aberdeen Scott McKenna's challenge on Odsonne Edouard on Saturday was "very reckless". Watch the incident and see what you think.

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Assistant referee hit by object thrown from crowd during Livingston-Rangers

Assistant referee Calum Spence was hit by an object thrown from the crowd Livingston's Scottish Premiership win over Rangers, police have confirmed.

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St Pauli fans greeted with stink bombs before Hamburg match

St Pauli fans are greeted with stink bombs and - reportedly - excrement before their Bundesliga 2 game at Hamburg.

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Bale to miss Real's Champions League trip to Moscow

Welshman Gareth Bale will miss Real Madrid's Champions League game at CSKA Moscow because of a thigh injury.

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Women's Super League highlights: Man City comeback to beat Birmingham 3-2 in WSL classic

Watch highlights as Manchester City Women come back from two goals down to defeat Birmingham City 3-2 in an extraordinary match and end the the Blues' 100% winning start to the Women's Super League season.

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Man City comeback win ends Blues' 100% start in WSL - highlights & report

Manchester City recover from a bizarre own goal and a 2-0 deficit to beat Birmingham, ending Blues' 100% start in the WSL.

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Rangers beaten by Livingston, who move joint-second

Dolly Menga's strike gives Livingston victory over Rangers and a share of second place in the Scottish Premiership.

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Dundee United: Csaba Laszlo leaves as manager

Csaba Laszlo has left his position as Dundee United manager with the club fourth in the Scottish Championship.

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Pause, rewind & move forward: The inside track on Hoffenheim's novel training methods

The story of Hoffenheim's dramatic rise and unusual techniques as they prepare to face Manchester City.

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Ronaldo describes rape claim as 'fake news'

The Portuguese footballer responds to claims by a US woman that he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009.

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WSL: Abbie McManus scores incredible own goal for Man City against Birmingham

Birmingham take an early lead against Manchester City as Abbie McManus' backpass bounces over goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck in the Women's Super League.

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Is Mourinho's third-season syndrome a myth or is it happening again?

Do Jose Mourinho's sides really suffer from third-season syndrome? And if so, is it happening at Manchester United?

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A cornershop taking on a supermarket - can "wiser" Huddersfield go global?

They have a partner in China and are using players' social media profiles to tap into global markets - how "wiser" Huddersfield are adapting in an attempt to survive.

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Wayne Rooney: DC United forward scores two in 5-0 Montreal win

Ex-England captain Wayne Rooney scores twice - including a half-volley from 40 yards - as DC United beat Montreal Impact 5-0.

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Brighton & Hove Albion dedicates community project to local cancer patients

BBC Sport takes a look at Brighton & Hove Albion's community project that helps local cancer patients get back into fitness.

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Man Utd: Jose Mourinho & Paul Pogba relationship discussed by Match of the Day pundits

Match of the Day pundits discuss the problems at Manchester United after their 3-1 defeat at West Ham, and ask who is likelier to leave the club out of Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba.

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The best goals-per-minute record in the Premier League - Sturridge's renaissance continues

Daniel Sturridge was playing against Chester when England beat Sweden at the World Cup but the striker appears to have rediscovered his best form at Liverpool.

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Gossip: Man Utd staff believe Mourinho could be sacked

Man Utd staff believe Jose Mourinho could be sacked in the week, Man City want Kylian Mbappe, Newcastle could get a new owner, plus more.

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Bale goes off injured as Madrid derby ends goalless

Real Madrid fail to win for a second straight game and miss the chance to go top of La Liga as they draw with city rivals Atletico Madrid.

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Lampard takes Derby to Chelsea in Carabao Cup

Frank Lampard will take his Derby County side to former club Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

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Premier League quick stats: Arsenal, Newcastle, Kane, Hazard, Sigurdsson

West Ham enjoy a rare win over Manchester United, Eden Hazard shines with his efficiency, consistent Wolves reap dividends, plus more.

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Fulham risk paying 'expensive price' if they do not quickly adapt to Premier League - Jokanovic

Fulham could pay "a really expensive price" if they do not adapt to life in the Premier League, says manager Slavisa Jokanovic.

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Ligue 1: Nice 0-3 Paris St-Germain: Neymar scores twice for visitors

Neymar scores twice as Ligue 1 champions Paris St-Germain maintain their 100% winning start with a comfortable victory over 10-man Nice.

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Sancho top of assists table as Dortmund hit Bundesliga summit

Jadon Sancho sets up two goals as Borussia Dortmund come from 2-0 to beat Bayer Leverkusen and move top of the Bundesliga.

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Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Maurizio Sarri says draw was 'right result'

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says a draw was "the right result" as his side strike late to snatch a point against Liverpool.

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La Liga: Fans injured as stand collapses during Eibar-Sevilla game

Two supporters are carried away on stretchers and two others suffer minor injuries after part of a stand collapses in Sevilla's win at Eibar.

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Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp hails 'outstanding' equaliser from Daniel Sturridge

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Daniel Sturridge's late equaliser was an "outstanding" end to the Reds' "spectacular" 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

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Injured Cech 'could be out for three weeks'

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech could miss games against FK Qarabag and Fulham after injuring a leg during the 2-0 win over Watford.

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Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Daniel Sturridge snatches dramatic point for Reds

Substitute Daniel Sturridge scores a stunning equaliser a minute from time as Liverpool snatch a draw at Chelsea in the Premier League.

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Tottenham v Barcelona: Dele Alli to miss Champions League game

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli is ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League match with Barcelona

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Leaders Juventus beat Napoli to make it seven league wins from seven

Juventus make it seven wins in a row at the start of the Serie A season after coming from behind to beat second-placed Napoli.

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Leicester's Maddison 'good enough for England'

It is only "a matter of time" before Leicester midfielder James Maddison plays for England, says team-mate Harry Maguire.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Southampton: Nuno Espirito Santo happy with team's work ethic

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo praises his players' work ethic after beating Southampton 2-0 at Molineux.

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Everton 3-0 Fulham: Jokanovic says Fulham need to be more clinical after Everton defeat

Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic says his side must "be more clinical" after missing several first-half chances during their 3-0 defeat away at Everton.

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Everton 3-0 Fulham: Everton were different in the second half - Silva

Everton boss Marco Silva said his side followed his half-time instruction 'to be more aggressive' as they put in an improved second-half performance to beat Fulham 3-0

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Arsenal 2-0 Watford: Unai Emery says Arsenal's patience helped them to victory

Arsenal boss Unai Emery says his side's patience helped them improve and earn a late 2-0 victory over Watford at the Emirates Stadium.

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Newcastle United 0-2 Leicester City: Rafa Benitez says missed chances cost team

Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez rues missed opportunities after his side slip to their fifth defeat of the season at home to Leicester City.

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Wolves 2-0 Southampton: Saints more than held their own - Mark Hughes

Southampton boss Mark Hughes says his side matched Wolves for long periods but individual mistakes cost them as they lost 2-0 at Molineux.

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Huddersfield 0-2 Tottenham: David Wagner praises Terriers in defeat

Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner says he's "never been prouder" of his side after their 2-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.

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Man City 2-0 Brighton: Chris Hughton - Sergio Aguero goal killed off Brighton hopes

Brighton boss Chris Hughton says Sergio Aguero's 65th-minute strike killed off any hopes his team had of getting a result in their 2-0 defeat at Manchester City.

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Huddersfield 0-2 Tottenham: Pochettino praises Spurs for winning 'difficult game'

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs did well to take home three points against a 'physical' Huddersfield Town.

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Danish FA and players' union reach agreement after commercial rights dispute

The Danish FA and the country's players' union reach a new collective agreement for the men's senior international team.

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Newcastle United 0-2 Leicester City: Claude Puel happy with team's 'fighting spirit'

Leicester City manager Claude Puel praises his team's discipline and 'fighting spirit' after they beat Newcastle United 2-0 at St James' Park.

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La Liga: Barcelona 1-1 Athletic Bilbao

Champions Barcelona stretch their winless run in La Liga to three games after being held by Athletic Bilbao.

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Arsenal 2-0 Watford: Gracia believes Watford 'deserved more' from Arsenal defeat

Watford boss Javi Gracia says his team 'deserved more' after an own goal from Craig Cathcart and Mesut Ozil strike gave Arsenal a late 2-0 victory.

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Premier League results: Man Utd beaten by West Ham but Spurs, Man City & Arsenal win

Manchester United match their worst start in 29 years but Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester City all win.

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Man City 2-0 Brighton: Pep Guardiola thrilled with 'outstanding' Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was thrilled with his team's 'outstanding' performance in their 2-0 win over Brighton at the Etihad Stadium.

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Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen: Sinclair backheel gives Celtic win over Dons

Champions Celtic got back to winning ways in the Premiership with a 1-0 home victory over Aberdeen.

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Preston North End 2-3 West Bromwich Albion

West Brom move to the top of the Championship table after an away victory at struggling Preston.

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Hearts hold off St Johnstone to stay five points clear

Unbeaten Hearts remain five points clear at the top of the Premiership thanks to headers from Peter Haring and Jimmy Dunne.

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Sterling & Aguero strikes send Man City top

Goals from Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero send Manchester City top of the Premier League with victory over Brighton.

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Kane double gives Spurs victory at winless Huddersfield

Harry Kane scores twice as Tottenham beat Huddersfield to keep the winless Terriers bottom of the Premier League.

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Ozil scores late as Arsenal beat Watford

Arsenal score twice in the last nine minutes to beat in-form Watford and record their seventh straight win in all competitions.

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Wolves up to eighth after late goals against Southampton

Ivan Cavaleiro scores with his first touch in the Premier League as Wolves hit two second-half goals to beat Southampton at Molineux.

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Everton beat Fulham - their 22nd straight home league win against Cottagers

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Everton and Fulham.

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Vardy & Maguire goals for Leicester ensure Newcastle remain winless

Goals from Jamie Vardy and Harry Maguire give Leicester a comfortable victory at struggling Newcastle.

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Mocked Down's syndrome Everton fan meets players

An Everton fan with Down's syndrome was invited to meet the players after being mocked online.

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West Ham 3-1 Man Utd: Manuel Pellegrini wants 'many more days like this' after Man Utd win

After overcoming Manchester United 3-1 at the London Stadium, West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini wants more but knows his team "need to improve if we want to have a successful season."

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West Ham 3-1 Man Utd: Jose Mourinho says team are 'little bit fragile' and 'lacking confidence'

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho refers to the linesman and referee when saying mistakes were made to award West Ham with the first and third goals in his teams 3-1 loss

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Man Utd have 'big decisions to make' after loss at West Ham

Manchester United "have big decisions" to make about the future of manager Jose Mourinho, says former defender Rio Ferdinand.

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Man Utd lose at West Ham to record worst start for 29 years

Jose Mourinho's Manchester United suffer their worst league start for 29 years as they are beaten 3-1 at West Ham.

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Signed by Bayern Munich at 18, playing in England's ninth tier at 25

Former Bayern Munich winger Dale Jennings is given a chance to re-start his career by non-league side Runcorn Town.

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'The first three months were miserable' - Robertson reflects on Liverpool start

Andrew Robertson tells Football Focus he was "miserable" for his first three months at Liverpool as the defender adapted to life under manager Jurgen Klopp.

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Peterborough Sports v Chorley FA Cup qualifying tie live on BBC

The FA Cup third qualifying round tie between Peterborough Sports and Chorley FC will be streamed live on the BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app.

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Gossip: Former Real boss Zidane taking English lessons

Spurs midfielder Dele Alli is out for another month, Zinedine Zidane is taking English lessons, Jack Grealish has a £45m release clause, plus more.

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Government would back joint 2030 World Cup bid

The government says it would back a joint bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup tournament in the UK and Ireland.

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Ramsey form 'won't be affected' by contract talks - Emery

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey's form will not be adversely affected by his contract running out, says manager Unai Emery.

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Bristol City 1-1 Aston Villa: Steve Bruce's side fight back to earn point

Aston Villa fight back to draw at Bristol City but Steve Bruce's side have now won only one of their past eight league games.

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Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Leeds United: Two stunning goals ensure Owls draw with Leeds

Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United score two spectacular strikes to share the points in an entertaining Yorkshire derby.

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Hertha Berlin 2-0 Bayern Munich: Bayern's unbeaten start ends

Bundesliga champions and leaders Bayern Munich are beaten for the first time this season, losing 2-0 at Hertha Berlin.

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Firmino is key to best Liverpool squad for a long time - Gerrard

Roberto Firmino is "the key" to Liverpool's "best squad for a very long time", says former captain Steven Gerrard.

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Former Italian PM Berlusconi buys lower-league club

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi returns to football ownership by buying third-division Monza.

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Stephen Dobbie: Queen of the South striker is Europe's most prolific marksman

Stephen Dobbie may be 35, but the Queen of the South striker's current strike rate puts world football's biggest stars in the shade.

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Mike Ashley: Newcastle owner's presence at matches a 'positive' says Rafa Benitez

Rafa Benitez says Mike Ashley's presence at Newcastle matches can only be a "positive" for the Premier League club.

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Andy Robertson talks about his early days at Celtic and Queens Park Rangers

Liverpool's Andy Robertson discusses his early days at Celtic and then Queens Park and how he feels "he wasn't good enough" in the first year.

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I was very nervous at Asian Games - Son Heung-min

Son Heung-min describes the emotions that he and his team mates felt as they won football gold at the Asia Games in order to avoid military service.

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The 'impressive' lengths kids go to get shirts? - Comedy Premier League Show round-up

Comedian Rhys James brings his own unique take to the Premier League's main talking points - this week he thinks children should work harder on the signs they make to try and get Premier League starts to give them their shirts.

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Burnley and Olympiakos fined by Uefa after Europa League incidents

Burnley and Olympiakos are both fined by Uefa after incidents during their Europa League play-off matches last month.

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Man City boss Guardiola warns Mendy over lateness

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has spoken to Benjamin Mendy after the injured left-back turned up late to a treatment session.

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'Unique genius Hazard can be best in the world'

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard can be the best player in the world if he reaches his full potential, says manager Maurizio Sarri.

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Paul Pogba: Man Utd manager Jose Mourinho says there is no confrontation

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho insists his relationship with midfielder Paul Pogba is good and that there was no confrontation during training.

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When the present meets the future: German coach to face next club

Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann is in the unusual position of coming up against his new club, and boss, this weekend.

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Paul Pogba: Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho says 'no player is bigger than the club'

Paul Pogba will play for Manchester United at West Ham on Saturday but boss Jose Mourinho has warned that "no player is bigger than the club".

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Pelynt FC - Meet the Cornish team that plays in Barcelona at the 'New Camp'

Meet the Cornwall-based football club playing in the hamlet of Barcelona who named their home ground the 'New Camp'.

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Ex-West Ham boss Bilic joins Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad

Former West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is appointed the new manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.

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'He's 35 - he knows what to say without me getting involved'

Kris Boyd "knows when and what" to give an opinion on, says Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke after Brendan Rodgers told the striker to focus on playing.

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'Madness, the craziest thing & beyond belief' - Levein on semi-finals scheduling

Playing both Scottish League Cup semi-finals at Hampden on the same day is the "craziest thing", "beyond belief" and "madness", says Hearts manager Craig Levein.

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FA sex abuse inquiry delay a 'huge disappointment'

Survivors of child sexual abuse in football say a delay to the full review into historic allegations in the game is a "huge disappointment".

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Premier League Show: Gabby Logan discusses Maurizio Sarri with James Horncastle

James Horncastle chats to Gabby Logan about Maurizio Sarri's time at Chelsea and looks at the impact the Italian has made at Stamford Bridge so far.

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Watford's Kabasele has red card overturned

Watford's Christian Kabasele will not serve a one-match ban after a successful appeal against his red card during the loss to Tottenham.

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England women climb to third in rankings

England have climbed to third in the Fifa women's world rankings, overtaking next year's World Cup hosts France.

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Newcastle United: Have the 'Mike Ashley Generation' had enough?

BBC Sport travels to Newcastle to find out what's life is like supporting The Magpies under the ownership of businessman Mike Ashley, who has been the subject of unrest from fans.

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'Incredible' achievement as Glasgow City reach Women's Champions League's last 16

Glasgow City's progress into the last 16 of the Women's Champions League is an "incredible achievement", says head coach Scott Booth.

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Juventus & AC Milan interested in Ramsey - gossip

Juventus and AC Milan interested in Ramsey, Barcelona continue to monitor Pogba, Pickford did not contemplate summer move, plus more.

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Glasgow City 0-1 Somatio Barcelona (agg 2-1): City reach Champions League last 16

Glasgow City qualify for the last 16 of the Women's Champions League despite losing at home to Somatio Barcelona.

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'Appalling' to play League Cup semis on same day at Hampden

Staging both Scottish League Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park is "appalling" and "inappropriate", say Aberdeen.

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Britain's oldest football referee William Hardy dies

William "Harry" Hardy had refereed more than 3,000 football matches.

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'I could have been a bum' - Anton Ferdinand on emerging from Rio's shadow

St Mirren defender Anton Ferdinand says he "could have been a bum" and forever "lived in the shadow" of elder brother Rio.

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Players in Scotland 'paying for own medical treatment'

More than 20 injured players in Scotland have had to pay for their own medical treatment in the past 18 months, say PFA Scotland.

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Who will be in the 2019 Fifpro team of the year?

The BBC Euro Leagues Football Show team predict the 2019 Fifpro team of the year.

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'We are re-motivated' - Low says Germany will come back again

Germany boss Joachim Low is confident his team can win the World Cup again after rediscovering their motivation.

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Premier League Show: Chris Hughton laments 'huge diversity imbalance'

Chris Hughton discusses diversity in football and admits there is "a huge imbalance" in the game that needs to be addressed.

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Is Lamela finally coming good? - Fantasy Football tips

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is a shoo-in for your Fantasy Football teams, but who else is worth a place?

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Frenkie de Jong: The Ajax midfielder linked with Man Utd, Man City and Barcelona

Linked with most of Europe's top clubs - what is so special about Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong?

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Paul Pogba & Jose Mourinho: What now for Man Utd midfielder and manager?

Could Paul Pogba be on his way out of Manchester United? If he does leave, where will he end up?

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Scottish League Cup semi-finals to be played at Hampden on same day

Both Scottish League Cup semi-finals will be played at Hampden Park on Sunday, 28 October - Aberdeen v Rangers at midday and Hearts v Celtic at 19:45 GMT.

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Why pressure is on 'over-rated' Benzema after Ronaldo's Real exit

Described as “over-rated”, Karim Benzema stands to benefit significantly from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid exit. But is he taking his chance?

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Supporting Man Utd is like having a tortoise as a pet - Pilkington v Lawro at predictions

BBC Sport football pundit Mark Lawrenson takes on comedian Karl Pilkington to predict this weekend's Premier League results.

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David Beckham will not face speeding prosecution

Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman successfully fights the speeding allegation on a technicality.

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Daryl Janmaat: Injured Watford defender ruled out for six weeks

Watford defender Daryl Janmaat is ruled out for six weeks after having a knee operation.

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Football Focus predictions with Karl Pilkington: "Don't support Liverpool"

Karl Pilkington takes on this week's Football Focus Predictions and says growing up he was told "not to talk to strangers and don't support Liverpool".

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Sir Patrick Stewart confident Huddersfield will be fine

Actor and lifelong Huddersfield Town fan Sir Patrick Stewart is adamant the Terriers will be fine in the Premier League this season despite their poor start.

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Wembley Stadium sale backed by FA board

The proposed £600m sale of Wembley Stadium is backed by the Football Association's board and will now be considered by the FA Council.

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Leicester winger Gray out for up to six weeks

Leicester winger Demarai Gray's ankle injury is not serious but he will be out for up to six weeks, says Foxes boss Claude Puel.

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Matt Crooks: Northampton Town midfielder on playing sport with epilepsy

Northampton's Matt Crooks has had epilepsy for six years - he tells BBC Look East why he does not let the condition define him.

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Euro 2024: Germany beats Turkey to host tournament

Germany beats Turkey to host Euro 2024 after a vote by Uefa's executive committee on Thursday.

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London Stadium owners spend £4m on legal fees against tenants West Ham

Owners of the London Stadium spend £4m of taxpayers' money in legal fees in three years against tenants West Ham, it has been revealed.

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Ronaldo available to play Man Utd in Champions League

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is suspended for one Champions League match following his red card against Valencia.

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Ramsey's Arsenal contract talks break down

Talks break down between Arsenal and midfielder Aaron Ramsey over a new contract with the club.

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Uefa to choose between Germany & Turkey for Euro 2024

Germany and Turkey will find out on Thursday which of them has won the right to host Euro 2024.

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Watch: England U19 star Sancho scores first goal of season as Dortmund win 7-0

England Under-19 forward Jadon Sancho scores his first goal of the season as Borussia Dortmund beat Nuremberg 7-0 in the Bundesliga.

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VAR to be used in Champions League from 2019-20 season

Video assistant referees (VAR) will be used in the Champions League from the 2019-20 season, Uefa has announced.

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Ryan Sessegnon: Fulham open talks on new deal for teenager

Fulham open talks with versatile teenager Ryan Sessegnon about a new long-term contract.

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Celtic win over St Johnstone 'psychologically good', says Brendan Rodgers

Celtic's League Cup quarter-final win at St Johnstone was "psychologically good" for the holders, says manager Brendan Rodgers.

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Vincent Kompany: Manchester City captain pledges to help city's homeless

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will donate all profits from his testimonial match to the city's homeless.

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Real miss chance to go top of La Liga with heavy loss at Sevilla

Real Madrid are thrashed by Sevilla as they and Barcelona lose a La Liga game on the same day for the first time since 2015.

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England U19 forward Sancho helps Dortmund to 7-0 win

England Under-19 forward Jadon Sancho scores his second Borussia Dortmund goal to help the German side thump Nuremberg.

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Paris St-Germain 4-1 Reims: French champions win seventh game in a row

Champions Paris St-Germain beat Reims to become only the fourth French side to win the first seven matches of a top-flight season.

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England boss Southgate to sign new four-year deal

Gareth Southgate is set to sign a new four-year contract to remain as England manager for the 2022 World Cup.

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Alli scores winning penalty as Tottenham beat Watford in shootout

Tottenham reach the last 16 of the Carabao Cup as they beat Watford in a penalty shootout in Milton Keynes.

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Forest hold on to beat Stoke and reach last 16

Nottingham Forest move into the last 16 of the Carabao Cup as they hold on to beat fellow Championship side Stoke.

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Murrayfield could host League Cup semi

One of the Scottish League Cup semi-finals could be played at Murrayfield after Celtic and Rangers are kept apart in the semi-final draw.

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Rangers score four on way to League Cup semi-finals

Rangers thump second-tier Ayr United at Ibrox to book a Scottish League Cup semi-final date with Aberdeen.

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Griffiths scores late to put Celtic into League Cup semis

Holders Celtic edge into the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup after Leigh Griffiths' 83rd-minute goal earned a nervy win over St Johnstone.

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West Ham put eight past Macclesfield for biggest win in 35 years

West Ham put eight goals past League Two Macclesfield to earn their biggest win for 35 years and reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.

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Man City knocked out of Women's Champions League

Manchester City are knocked out of the Women's Champions League at the round of 32 stage as they lost to Atletico Madrid.

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Leganes 2-1 Barcelona

Barcelona lose for the first time this season after bottom-of-the-table Leganes come from behind to pull off a sensational victory.

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Celtic boss Rodgers rejected summer offer from China

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers reveals he rejected a job offer from a Chinese team during the summer.

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Quiz: How much do you remember about football in 2003?

Fulham's Harvey Elliott made his debut in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening - but how much do you know about football in the year he was born - 2003?

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Football kit arrives in Gambia - a year after being sent

Gambian side Buckingham Street FC had to wait more than a year to receive Buckingham United FC's old kit.

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Pickford signs new six-year Everton deal

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford signs a new six-year deal with Everton, which runs until the end of June 2024.

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On-loan Ipswich striker Walters out for six months

Ipswich Town striker Jon Walters, on loan from Burnley, is out for six months following a partial rupture of his Achilles.

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FA sex abuse inquiry: Delay in independent review

The independent review into child sex abuse allegations in football is delayed indefinitely because of the Bob Higgins retrial and further charges in the Barry Bennell case.

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Paul Pogba & Jose Mourinho: Where do Manchester United go from here?

All eye are on Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho. Has there been a falling out? And where do Manchester United go for here?

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Spurs' new stadium 'will be greatest ever built' says chief engineer

As Spurs prepare to play Watford 50 miles away at MK Dons, the chief engineer working on their new stadium says it will be the "greatest ever built".

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Scotland Women get World Cup funding boost

The Scotland women's squad will be able to train full-time for next year's World Cup after a funding boost from the Scottish Government.

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Indonesian FA suspends league after fan dies at match

The Indonesian FA suspends its top football league after a fan died at a match between rival teams.

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Football Association technical director Dan Ashworth to join Brighton

FA technical director Dan Ashworth to leave his role to take up the same position at Premier League side Brighton.

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In Real Life: 'Aggressive', 'late', 'showboats' - typical 5-a-side players

We look at some of the typical 5-a-side football players who step out onto the pitch every week.

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Declan Rice: West Ham hope to agree new deal with teenager

West Ham hope to agree a new long-term deal with teenager Declan Rice by the end of the year.

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'Migrants working on construction of new city before 2022 World Cup left unpaid'

Dozens of migrants working on the city hosting the final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup have been unpaid for months, Amnesty International said.

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When Steven Gerrard's 'old man' costume fooled everyone

In his latest BBC Radio 5 live podcast, Peter Crouch reminisces about a Liverpool fancy-dress Christmas party.

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Mourinho 'at war with his players' - Keown

Martin Keown says that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho "seems to be at war with his players" after the Carabao Cup defeat at home to Derby.

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Bayern Munich 1-1 Augsburg: Late Felix Gotze goal denies champions

Felix Gotze's late equaliser against his former club earns Augsburg a Bundesliga point at Bayern Munich.

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Hibs beat Aberdeen on penalties to reach League Cup semi-final

Thomas Agyepong misses the crucial spot kick as Aberdeen reach the League Cup semi-final after beating Hibernian on penalties at Easter Road.

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Bournemouth 3-2 Blackburn: Cherries through after late Callum Wilson winner

Bournemouth let a two-goal lead slip before Callum Wilson hits a stoppage-time goal to defeat Blackburn in the Carabao Cup third round.

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West Brom 0-3 Crystal Palace: Andros Townsend stars as Palace cruise through in Carabao Cup

Andros Townsend scores a spectacular goal to help Crystal Palace cruise past West Brom and reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.

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League One Burton knock Burnley out of Carabao Cup

League One Burton come from behind to knock Premier League Burnley out of the Carabao Cup and reach the fourth round for the first time.

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Elliott, 15, makes debut as Fulham beat Millwall

Fifteen-year-old Harvey Elliott becomes Fulham's youngest player as the Premier League club overcome Millwall in the Carabao Cup.

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Swiss suspected Chelsea owner Abramovich to be a ‘threat’

Swiss police reportedly suspected the Russian, who denies wrongdoing, of involvement with criminality.

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Fifa agrees to limit number of players clubs can loan out

Fifa agrees to limit the number of players a club can loan out each season to prevent stockpiling talent for "commercial exploitation".

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Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez charged over referee comments

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is charged over comments he made about referee Andre Marriner before Saturday's draw at Crystal Palace.

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Man Utd: Jose Mourinho says Paul Pogba will not captain club again

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says midfielder Paul Pogba will not captain the club again, BBC Sport understands.

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Rodgers tells Kilmarnock's Boyd to focus on playing rather than criticising Celtic

Brendan Rodgers says Kris Boyd should concentrate on trying to get into the Kilmarnock team rather than commenting on affairs at Celtic.

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Mauricio Pochettino: I'll help finish construction of new stadium, says Spurs boss

Manager Mauricio Pochettino jokes he would help builders complete the construction of Tottenham's new stadium if it made fans happy.

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Smith Rowe set for full Arsenal debut

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Brentford.

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Six-time world player of the year Marta an 'inspiration' to female footballers

The Brazilian striker wins best female at the Best Fifa Football Awards for the sixth time.

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Mignolet to start as Liverpool rest Alisson v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Liverpool and Chelsea.

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Liverpool back women's team but 'things need to improve' - Kirkland

Liverpool caretaker boss Chris Kirkland says the club is backing the women's team despite former boss Neil Redfearn resigning after two games.

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'Understandable' out of favour Cahill is upset - Zola

Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola says it is "understandable" Gary Cahill is "upset" about a lack of game-time.

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Chris Kirkland: 'I haven't got enough experience' for Liverpool job

Chris Kirkland says he does not "have enough experience" to take the vacant Liverpool Women's manager's job full-time.

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Frank Lampard: Jose Mourinho will 'spawn a lot of managers'

Derby County manager Frank Lampard says a lot of Jose Mourinho's former players will become managers.

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Best Fifa Awards: 'What do you think?' - Idris Elba's Gareth Southgate inspired waistcoat

British actor Idris Elba pays tribute to Gareth Southgate by revealing a colourful waistcoat inspired by the England manager himself, at the Best Fifa Awards ceremony.

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Manchester United revenues hit record of £590m

The football club says earnings were boosted by money from TV rights - with more expected next year.

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Real Madrid's Isco diagnosed with acute appendicitis

Real Madrid forward Isco has been diagnosed with acute appendicitis and is set to have an operation.

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Cousin confirmed as Gabon coach on his own after Aubameyang row

The Gabon Football Federation confirms that former international Daniel Cousin will be the new coach of the national team on his own.

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'No problem' if Real Madrid do not want to play in US - La Liga

Real Madrid do not have to play a game abroad if they don't want to, according to La Liga, after the club "outright rejected" plans to stage a game in the USA.

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Celtic have dressing-room divide, claims Kilmarnock striker Kris Boyd

Kilmarnock striker Kris Boyd says Celtic have problems behind the scenes, judging by his side's 2-1 win on Sunday.

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Best Fifa Football Awards: Can anyone make sense of them?

Was Salah's goal really the best? And why was best keeper winner David de Gea not in the Best XI? BBC Sport tries to unravel the Fifa Football Awards.

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Liam Miller tribute match: Cork stages game in memory of late midfielder

The Liam Miller tribute will be played in Cork on Tuesday afternoon as former team-mates remember the late midfielder.

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Gossip: Man Utd & Real keen on £72m De Jong

Manchester United and Real Madrid keen on Ajax's De Jong, Arsenal want Senegal winger Saar, Rice turns down West Ham pay increase, plus more.

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Elba faces tough crowd at Fifa awards but was fashion the real victim?

The Best Fifa Football Awards turned into a tough gig for star actor Idris Elba, but the fashion choices of some players also caught the eye.

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Luka Modric named best male player at Best Fifa Football Awards

Real Madrid Luka Modric is named the world's best male player at the Best Fifa Football Awards in London.

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Alexis Sanchez: Man Utd forward might be sold, says Ian Wright

Alexis Sanchez might be sold by Manchester United at the end of the season if his form does not improve, Ian Wright tells BBC Radio 5 live.

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Oxford United v Manchester City: Danilo in line for City return

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Oxford United and Manchester City.

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Paris St-Germain: Uefa reopens investigation into French club's spending

An investigation into French giants Paris St-Germain's finances and spending is reopened by European football's governing body Uefa.

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Jim Brogan: Former Celtic, Coventry and Ayr defender dies aged 74

Celtic describe Jim Brogan as an "unsung hero" as the former Scotland defender passes away at the age of 74.

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Derby boss Lampard relishing reunion with 'hugely influential' Mourinho

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Derby County.

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Wolves v Leicester: Premier League clubs set to rest key players in Carabao Cup

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City.

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Rangers substitute Ovie Ejaria has to call upon captain James Tavernier's shin pads.

Watch the bizarre moment Ovie Ejaria forgot a vital piece of kit in Rangers' win over St Johnstone.

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'Alarmed? Loss at Kilmarnock was Celtic boss Rodgers' lowest point'

Brendan Rodgers has made an unconvincing job of putting on a brave face during his most testing time at Celtic.

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Lennon backs Rodgers' Celtic to bounce back

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon expects Brendan Rodgers' side to recover from a blip similar to his own in 2012.

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Watch as 7-year-old Malea Emma stuns MLS crowd with national anthem

Watch as seven-year-old Malea Emma stuns the crowd with her rendition of the American national anthem before the LA Galaxy's 3-0 win over Seattle Sounders in MLS.

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Jess Fishlock: Wales midfielder agrees loan deal to join Lyon

Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock will join French champions Lyon on loan with the agreement of her parent club Seattle Reign.

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Women's Super League: Steph Houghton's superb strike & other action from this week

Watch a round-up of the best goals from week three of the Women's Super League, featuring a rocket from Manchester City's Steph Houghton.

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Jack Grealish: Aston Villa midfielder signs new five-year deal

Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish signs a new five-year deal with the Championship club.

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John Coleman: Accrington Stanley boss and assistant Jimmy Bell sign new deals

Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman and his assistant Jimmy Bell both sign new four-year deals with the League One side.

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Ballon d'Or: France Football magazine to present award to best female player

A Ballon d'Or for the best female player of the year will be awarded for the first time at the end of 2018.

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Accrington Stanley lose set of false teeth which were already lost by a fan

Accrington Stanley lose the false set of teeth which were misplaced at the club's Crown Ground on Saturday.

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Three plead not guilty to football bribery claims

Three men, including ex-Barnsley FC assistant manager Tommy Wright, plead not guilty to bribery offences.

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Spurs better, Man Utd going backwards: How is your team doing compared with last season?

BBC Sport provides the statistics that will help you decide whether your Premier League side are performing better or worse than last season.

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Watch: Feyenoord player Steve Berghuis' dramatic dive

Feyenoord's Steve Berghuis falls to the floor following a gentle 'pat' on the head from Utrecht's Willem Janssen.

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Fabrice Muamba: Former Bolton and Birmingham midfielder coaches at Rochdale

Former Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba coaches Rochdale's Under-16s while working towards his coaching badges.

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How Cotterill used Lego in his long-term battle against depression

Wales footballer David Cotterill opens up to BBC Sport Wales and shares the story of his long-term battle against depression.

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'Attack, attack, attack' - Pogba's recipe for Man Utd home success

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says he wants the team to be able to "attack, attack, attack" when they play at home.

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Scottish Premiership catch-up: Five-star Rangers and Rodgers 'alarmed'

Five-star Rangers, Killie's heroes, Brendan Rodgers 'alarmed', Neil Lennon waxes lyrical and Aberdeen's "unbelievable" timing. (UK only)

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Watch the four World Cup goals on Fifa's 'Puskas' list

Watch the goals from Ricardo Quaresma, Lionel Messi, Benjamin Pavard and Denis Cheryshev that are up for the Puskas award at the Best Fifa Football Awards 2018.

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Highlights: Rangers 5-1 St Johnstone

Rangers romp to victory over St Johnstone at Ibrox and move themselves up to second in the Premiership. (UK only)

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Highlights: Kilmarnock 2-1 Celtic

Stuart Findlay's last-gasp winner gives Kilmarnock a dramatic win over champions Celtic. (UK only)

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Everton: Marco Silva's side lack a striker but are too strong to struggle - Phil Neville

Phil Neville says Everton fans are probably starting to realise what life will be like under Marco Silva - open, expansive football, but conceding goals too.

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Gossip: Smalling set to sign new Man Utd deal

Smalling to sign new Manchester United deal, Gotze urged to join Liverpool, Wolves place £110m valuation on Neves, plus more.

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De Gea is in again - but who else makes Garth Crooks' team of the week?

Who was running riot at the Cardiff City Stadium and who has put their personal issues behind them? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.

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Pique rescues point for Barca against Girona

Gerard Pique rescues Barcelona in a pulsating Catalan derby against Girona after Clement Lenglet is shown a red card at the Nou Camp.

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Ronaldo scores as Juve keep up perfect start

Cristiano Ronaldo strikes nine minutes from time to break Frosinone's resistance and help Juventus maintain their 100% start to the season.

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Real Madrid's Perez 'outright rejects' La Liga's USA plans

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez "outright rejects" La Liga's plans to stage a game in the USA.

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Blues a step behind Liverpool - Sarri

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says his side are "a step behind" Premier League leaders Liverpool ahead of the teams' two meetings in the next week.

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Salah, Ronaldo or Modric? Fifa to announce award winners on Monday

The world's best male and female footballers will be named at the Best Fifa Football Awards in London on Monday.

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Red Star Belgrade draw 1-1 at Partizan in Eternal Derby

Red Star Belgrade come from a goal down to draw at Partizan in what is considered one European football's most bitter rivalries.

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Steven Gerrard: We're trying to play the Rangers way

Rangers played "stunning" football in their 5-1 win over St Johnstone, says manager Steven Gerrard.

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Arsenal 2-0 Everton: Unai Emery delight at 'very important' win for Gunners

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is delighted with his side's "very important" 2-0 Premier League win over Everton at the Emirates.

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Arsenal 2-0 Everton: Second goal was clearly offside - Marco Silva

Everton boss Marco Silva is disappointed his side came away from the Emirates with no points after losing 2-0, especially as Arsenal's second goal looked "clearly" offside.

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Pogba is misunderstood - France coach Deschamps

France boss Didier Deschamps says the perception of Manchester United's World Cup-winner Paul Pogba as "individualistic" is wrong.

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England futsal: England lose 4-0 to Croatia at St George's Park

England's futsal team lose 4-0 to Croatia in the first of two international friendlies at St George's Park.

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Lacazette & Aubameyang earn Arsenal win over Everton

Two goals in three second-half minutes give Arsenal victory over Everton and take them up to sixth in the Premier League.

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Quiz: Name the Brazilians to score at least 10 Premier League goals

Manchester United midfielder Fred is the 46th Brazilian to score in the Premier League - but can you name the players with 10 or more goals?

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Rangers thump St Johnstone to go second

Dominant Rangers cruise to a 5-1 victory over St Johnstone and move up to second place in the Scottish Premiership.

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West Ham 0-0 Chelsea: Manuel Pellegrini rues Hammer's missed chances

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is disappointed his side weren't more clinical in front of goal after missing three clear chances in their 0-0 draw at home to Chelsea.

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WSL: Manchester City Women 2-2 Bristol City Women

Steph Houghton's late goal rescues Manchester City a point against Bristol City in the Women's Super League.

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Chinese Super League: Bizarre own goal rebounds off teammate and goes in

Huang Zhengyu of Guangzhou R&F in the Chinese Super League scores a bizarre own goal after team mate Yi Tend hits the ball against him when trying to clear his lines.

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West Ham 0-0 Chelsea: Blues must improve quickly - Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri admits his side did not play well as they dropped their first points of the season after drawing 0-0 away at West Ham.

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Women's Super League highlights: Everton Ladies 0-0 Chelsea Women

Watch highlights as Everton Ladies draw 0-0 with Chelsea Women in their Women's Super League match at the Merseyrail Community Stadium.

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Rennes 1-3 Paris Saint Germain

Former Stoke City forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scores his first Paris St-Germain goal as they win at Rennes.

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WSL: Arsenal Women 4-3 West Ham United Ladies

Danielle van de Donk's hat-trick helps leaders Arsenal twice come from behind to beat WSL newcomers West Ham.

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Celtic fans 'should be alarmed' by slow start to season - Brendan Rodgers

Celtic fans should be "alarmed" by the side's slow start to the Premiership season, says manager Brendan Rodgers.

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Chelsea drop first points of season in draw at West Ham

Chelsea drop points for the first time this season after a frustrating London derby at West Ham.

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Torino 1-3 Napoli

Lorenzo Insigne scores twice against Torino as Napoli make it four wins out of five in Serie A under Carlo Ancelotti.

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Ravanelli quits after three months as Arsenal Kiev boss

Former Middlesbrough and Italy striker Fabrizio Ravanelli steps down as Arsenal Kiev manager after three months in charge.

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Celtic beaten by injury-time Kilmarnock strike

Stuart Findlay's stoppage-time header earned Kilmarnock a dramatic comeback win over Premiership champions Celtic.

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Managerless Liverpool Women win as Brighton remain without a WSL point

Substitute Rinsola Babajide scores managerless Liverpool's winner to keep Brighton still awaiting their first WSL point.

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Who is the best Italian to manage in the Premier League?

With Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea side having a 100% record so far this season, we want to know who you think is the best Italian to manage in the Premier League.

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Santi Cazorla says Arsenal lacked belief to challenge under Arsene Wenger

Arsenal lacked belief under Arsene Wenger but will have "a great season" with Unai Emery in charge, says ex-midfielder Santi Cazorla.

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Gossip: Juventus want Man City's Sane

Juventus want Sane, Ibrahimovic considers return to Sweden, Manchester City to rival Manchester United for De Jong, plus more.

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Three goals ruled out by VAR as Inter strike late

Marcelo Brozovic scores a 94th-minute winner to earn Inter Milan victory at Sampdoria in a match which sees three goals ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

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Real Madrid 1-0 Espanyol: Hosts move top of La Liga after laboured win

Real Madrid move top of La Liga after Marco Asensio's VAR-awarded strike proves enough to beat Espanyol.

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Accrington Stanley fan leaves false teeth at match

Accrington Stanley are searching for the supporter who left their false teeth at the club's Crown Ground on Saturday.

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Accrington Stanley show their teeth - things you may have missed from the EFL

BBC Sport looks at five things you may have missed from the EFL, including some missing teeth and a dodgy digital likeness.

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'I'm never going to walk away' - Bruce defiant after Villa lose to Sheff Wed

Steve Bruce says he is "never going to walk away" as Aston Villa manager after his side lose at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

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Brighton 1-2 Tottenham: Spurs performance delights Mauricio Pochettino

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is happy his side were able to put a disappointing week behind them to claim a deserved 2-1 win over Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham end a run of three straight defeats by scoring in each half and holding on for a 2-1 victory at Brighton.

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Klopp 16-3 Hughes - Saturday's best Premier League stats

The best stats from Saturday's Premier League action as Mark Hughes' poor record against Liverpool continues and Newcastle fail to win in London again.

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Crystal Palace 0-0 Newcastle: Rafa Benitez pleased with defensively display

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is pleased with his side's defensive performance in their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.

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Crystal Palace 0-0 Newcastle: Roy Hodgson believes Zaha was 'entitled' to speak out

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson admits Wilfried Zaha was "quieter" in the match against Newcastle after speaking out about his treatment by referees last weekend.

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Leicester 3-1 Huddersfield: Terriers made so many big mistakes - David Wagner

Huddersfield manager David Wagner says his side "made so many big mistakes" in their 3-1 Premier League defeat to Leicester at the King Power stadium.

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Cardiff 0-5 Man City: Bluebirds were punished by better side - Neil Warnock

Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock admits his side lost their discipline after playing well for half an hour against Man City and says they were "punished" by losing 5-0.

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Liverpool 3-0 Southampton: Challenges will get tougher and tougher - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the season's challenges "will get tougher and tougher" after the club maintain their 100% Premier League record with a 3-0 win over Southampton.

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Liverpool 3-0 Southampton: Saints didn't give themselves a chance - Mark Hughes

Southampton manager Mark Hughes says that his side were "guilty" of gifting goals to Liverpool after conceding three before half time in their 3-0 defeat at Anfield.

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Hibs see off pointless Dundee to move second

Hibernian put three past Dundee to move into second place in the Premiership, leaving the hosts pointless after six games.

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Manchester United 1-1 Wolves: We had chances to win the game - Santo

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his side deserved to come away from Old Trafford with a point, but believes they could have won the game with better decision making in the match.

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Burnley 4-0 Bournemouth: Sean Dyche happy to get first win of season

Burnley boss Sean Dyche says it was important for his players to get their first win of the season but is aware there is plenty more work to do after they beat Bournemouth 4-0.

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Manchester United 1-1 Wolves: Jose Mourinho admits Wanderers deserved their point

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he expected more from his attacking players in his side's 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

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Burnley 4-0 Bournemouth: Scoreline doesn't tell story of game - Eddie Howe

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe admits his side weren't clinical enough but feels the scoreline did not tell the story of the game after they lost 4-0 against Burnley at Turf Moor.

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Cardiff 0-5 Man City: Pep Guardiola praises players 'perfect' mental approach

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is delighted with the "perfect" mental approach his side took to the game as they swept aside Cardiff 5-0 at the Liberty Stadium.

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Premier League: Liverpool and Man City cruise to wins, Man Utd draw

Liverpool secure their best start to a season while Manchester City earn a 5-0 win over Cardiff.

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Leaders Leeds' unbeaten run ended by Birmingham

Birmingham City earn their first win of the season to end Leeds United's unbeaten start to the Championship season.

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Liverpool beat Southampton to record their best start to a season

Liverpool win a seventh straight match from the start of a season for the first time by easing past a luckless Southampton at Anfield.

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Superb Moutinho goal earns Wolves point at Man Utd

Joao Moutinho's strike earns Wolves a draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford as their strong start to Premier League life continues.

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Mahrez scores first Man City goal in thrashing of Cardiff

Manchester City stroll to an emphatic win at Cardiff City as they move up to second in the Premier League table.

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Burnley thrash Bournemouth for first win

Burnley move off the foot of the Premier League with an emphatic first win of the season over Bournemouth at Turf Moor.

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Newcastle still winless after draw at Palace

Newcastle earn only their second point of the season as they hold Crystal Palace at a rain-drenched Selhurst Park.

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Maddison & Vardy complete Leicester turnaround against Huddersfield

Second-half goals from James Maddison and Jamie Vardy see Leicester end a run of three consecutive defeats, to claim only their second win of this Premier League season.

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Premiership leaders Hearts held by Livingston

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Heart of Midlothian and Livingston.

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I'm playing with three broken toes - Deeney

Watford captain Troy Deeney says he is playing with three broken toes - and may have broken another bone in his foot on Saturday.

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Barnsley P-P Burton Albion

The League One fixture between Barnsley and Burton Albion is called off as a fan is taken ill at Oakwell.

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Fulham 1-1 Watford: Cottagers deserved a point - Slavisa Jokanovic

Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic is pleased his side bounced back from a "sloppy start" to earn a "deserved" point after drawing 1-1 against Watford at Craven Cottage.

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Fulham 1-1 Watford: Hornets had to kill the game - Gracia

Watford manager Javi Gracia believes his side "had to kill the game" during the first half after Aleksandar Mitrovic's late goal game Fulham a 1-1 Premier League draw at Craven Cottage.

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Sir Alex Ferguson honoured by fans on return to Old Trafford

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is honoured by the club after returning to Old Trafford for the first time since having emergency brain surgery in May.

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FA Cup highlights: Lymington Town 0-7 Torquay United

Watch highlights as sixth-tier Torquay United beat Lymington Town of the Wessex League Premier Division 7-0 in the FA Cup second qualifying round.

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Mitrovic rescues point for Fulham against Watford

Watford have to settle for a draw at Fulham after Aleksandar Mitrovic strikes late on to earn the hosts a point.

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Football Focus: Not enough competition for places at Spurs - Dion Dublin

Dion Dublin says a lack of signings at Tottenham this summer has led to there not being enough competition for starting places.

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Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United to honour former manager on Old Trafford return

Sir Alex Ferguson will be honoured by Manchester United as he returns to Old Trafford for the first time since having emergency surgery.

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Sergio Aguero: Will Manchester City star score on his 300th appearance for the club?

Manchester City's record goalscorer Sergio Aguero will be hoping to add to his tally against Cardiff on Saturday as he makes his 300th appearance for the club.

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Premier League shirts row: The fickle fashions of sponsorship

Which sector do you think has sponsored the most English Premier League shirts? It's not gambling.

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Gossip: Barcelona interested in Pogba and Herrera

Barcelona are interested in Pogba and Herrera, Besiktas want to sign Giroud, PSG's Rabiot is open to Manchester City move, plus more.

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Gerrard excited by Dorrans' Rangers return

Manager Steven Gerrard says Graham Dorrans will be one of Rangers' "most experienced and most talented" players, when back to full fitness.

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'He is just worried about everyone else' - Darby 'positive' after MND diagnosis

Stephen Warnock says he cannot believe how "positive" his friend and former Liverpool team-mate Stephen Darby is after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Wigan Athletic 1-0 Bristol City: Nick Powell gives Latics victory

Wigan Athletic move into the Championship play-off places as Nick Powell's header gives them victory over Bristol City.

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Does Europe impact Premier League form of 'big six'?

Which Premier League sides will drop points following European action? And who copes with travel the best?

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Chelsea defender Gary Cahill to ask for January move

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says he will ask for a move away from the club in January if he continues to be left out of the first team.

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Santi Cazorla: Former Arsenal star on his horrific injury, leaving Gunners & returning to Villarreal

Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla tells the shocking story of his horrific injury which led to his exit from the club and return to Spanish side Villarreal.

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Man City's Mendy given one-year driving ban

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is banned from driving for a year after accumulating 24 points on his licence.

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Can you pick out Scottish Cup first-round teams on a map

Do you know where six of the first round sides call home? Test yourself against the clock.

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Europa League: Rangers will think they are in strong position to qualify - Steven Thompson

Rangers will think they their 2-2 draw with Villarreal will give them a great opportunity to qualify from their Europa League group, says Steven Thompson.

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Hoffenheim v Dortmund - battle of the English youngsters in the Bundesliga

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's German Bundesliga game between 1899 Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund.

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Euro 2024: Turkey and Germany set to learn who will host tournament

Awarding Turkey Euro 2024 has risks, according to an evaluation report by European football's governing body, Uefa.

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Reds do not expect Salah goals repeat - Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he "does not expect" the Egypt international to replicate his goal-scoring feats of last season.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool youngster on friendly rivalry with Manchester United's Jess Lingard

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold tells Juliette Ferrington about his friendship with Manchester United player and England teammate Jesse Lingard.

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'Refs decided 60% of our games - it's too many'

Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke says referees have decided "three out of five" of the club's Premiership games.

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WSL highlights: Everton Ladies 0-4 Manchester City Women

Watch the goals from Manchester City's emphatic 4-0 victory at Everton, their first win of the Women's Super League season.

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Partizan v Red Star: the derby that unites - and divides - a country

A rivalry that brings a country to a standstill and always creates headlines, BBC Sport look at the Belgrade derby.

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Sergio Aguero: Manchester City striker signs one-year extension until 2021

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero signs a one-year contract extension to keep him at the club until 2021.

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Ex-Wolves & Nigeria keeper Carl Ikeme on cancer which took his career - and almost his life

Ex-Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme on his cancer 'journey' - from diagnosis and treatment to parenthood, retirement and future plans.

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Former Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme opens up about leukaemia

Former Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme opens up about his battle with acute leukaemia.

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Fantasy football: Is it time to ditch Salah and Kane?

Are you keeping faith with two of the Premier League's biggest hitters? Or is it time to make a move?

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Luxembourg champions narrowly beaten by European heavyweights Milan

Luxembourg champions F91 Dudelange suffer a narrow defeat by AC Milan in their first Europa League group game.

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Steven Gerrard: 'Rangers better when going for jugular'

Steven Gerrard urges his Rangers side to realise how good they are "when they go for the jugular" after their 2-2 Europa League draw in Villarreal.

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I love working with 'vital' Griffiths - Celtic boss Rodgers

Europa League match-winner Leigh Griffiths is "vital" to Celtic, says manager Brendan Rodgers, who "loves" working with the striker.

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Peter Crouch: Inventor of Come Dine With Me?

Did Peter Crouch invent the TV show Come Dine With Me with former Portsmouth team-mates Shaun Derry and Courtney Pitt?

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Football saved me after I killed enemy during war - Liverpool legend Grobbelaar

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar tells the BBC about his war experiences, the horrors of the Heysel disaster and his match-fixing ordeal.

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'It was mentally impossible for me to perform' - Brighton's Knockaert reveals depression

Brighton winger Anthony Knockaert says depression made it "mentally impossible" for him to perform well last season.

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Man Utd & Arsenal compete to sign Germany youngster - gossip

Manchester United and Arsenal set to battle it out for Arne Maier, Liverpool boosted in pursuit of Nicolo Barella, plus more.

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Rennes 2-1 Jablonec: Hatem Ben Arfa scores on return to football

Hatem Ben Arfa scores an injury-time penalty winner in his first game in almost 18 months as Rennes beat Jablonec.

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Red Bull Salzburg beat RB Leipzig in clubs' first meeting

Red Bull Salzburg beat RB Leipzig in their first ever meeting - a thrilling Europa League Group B game.

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Man City Women put four past Everton

England winger Nikita Parris' brace helps Manchester City put four past hosts Everton in the Women's Super League.

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'This season will be a reality check like no other' - Balague on a difficult start for Pochettino's Spurs

As Mauricio Pochettino endures a difficult spell at Tottenham, Guillem Balague says other managers are asking why he hasn't walked away.

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Hammers to end Chelsea's 100% start? Lawro takes on ex-Olympic champion Ennis-Hill

BBC Sport football pundit Mark Lawrenson takes on Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill to predict this weekend's Premier League results.

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'They are bigger than I thought' - Dutch international Nelom signs for Hibs

Hibernian complete the signing of Dutch left-back Miquel Nelom on a one-year deal.

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Can apologises for 'we're not women' remark after Ronaldo red card

Juventus' Emre Can apologises for comments about Cristiano Ronaldo's sending off at Valencia, saying he never intended to "degrade women".

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Derek McInnes: Scottish football 'will be left behind' without VAR

Scottish football will be "left behind" if it does not "try to find a way" of bringing in VAR, says Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes.

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Pirlo loves him & top European clubs fete him - meet Cagliari's 'wunderkind' Barella

Andrea Pirlo thinks he's among Italy's best - what does the future hold for Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella?

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US football mascot video goes viral after accident

As Colorado's Chip the Buffalo accidently fires a T-shirt cannon at his groin Lenny the Lion says mascot's "need minders".

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BBC Sport NI to show Irish Premiership and Irish Cup matches live on TV

BBC Sport NI will broadcast 10 Irish Premiership and three Irish Cup matches live on TV each season as part of a new three-year deal.

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Mateo Kovacic: Chelsea midfielder says Eden Hazard is among world's best

Chelsea's loanee midfielder Mateo Kovacic says he didn't realise how good teammate Eden Hazard was, and counts him among the world's best three players.

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Troy Deeney: Watford captain opens up about mental health

Watford captain Troy Deeney tells Gabby Logan how seeing his psychologist twice a week helps him in his personal life and on the football pitch.

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'A sensational distraction' - Luxembourg champions make Europa debut v AC Milan

A "distraction" but a "dream" - Luxembourg's Europa League debutants prepare to host Italian giants AC Milan.

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Tony Adams calls for end to gambling sponsorship

Former England captain Tony Adams says gambling in football is destroying lives.

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WSL: Yeovil Town Ladies 0-7 Arsenal Women highlights

Arsenal's impressive start to the Women's Super League season continues as they hit seven goals past Yeovil Town

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Eddie Davies: Ex-Bolton Wanderers owner helped save club from administration before death

Former Bolton owner Eddie Davies gave the club a £5m loan to help them avoid administration four days before his death.

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FA Cup: Ex-Everton midfielder George Green on self-destruction and depression

He was once compared to Wayne Rooney before a cocaine addiction saw George Green go from a £110,000-a-year midfielder to £80-a-game at Ossett Albion.

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Arsenal striker Aubameyang's dad named joint Gabon manager

Former internationals Pierre Francois Aubameyang and Daniel Cousin take over as joint coaches of Gabon after Jose Antonio Camacho's contract was not renewed.

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Belgium and France joint-top of world rankings

Belgium move to the top of the Fifa world rankings alongside World Cup winners France - the first time two teams have shared the top spot.

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Young Boys 0-3 Man Utd: Debutant Dalot could be at Man Utd for 10 years - Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says debutant Diogo Dalot could be a mainstay at Manchester United for the next 10 years after impressing in the Reds 3-0 Champions League win over Young Boys.

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Lyon vow to ban supporter for Nazi salute at Manchester City

French club Lyon have vowed to ban for life a fan who appeared to give a Nazi salute during the team's Champions League win at Manchester City

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Dejan Lovren: Liverpool centre-back denies perjury allegations

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren says he "did not commit any criminal offence" after being charged with perjury in Croatia, in the trial of Zdravko Mamic.

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Labour calls for ban on gambling advertising

The party also proposes a levy on gambling firms and a ban on using credit cards to pay for bets.

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Meeting the real Troy Deeney - what is Watford striker like when the cameras stop?

Courteous and curious, as well as candid - Gabby Logan on what Watford striker Troy Deeney was like when she interviewed him for this week's Premier League Show.

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Man City 1-2 Lyon: City reduced to 'a barely recognisable rabble'

BBC Radio 5 live's Andy Townsend explains what went wrong for Man City in their shock defeat by Lyon and why were they so bad?

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'He'll play for Man Utd for 10-plus years' - Mourinho impressed by debutant

Jose Mourinho says Diogo Dalot could be a mainstay at Manchester United over the next decade after the full-back impresses on debut.

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Man City cannot use crowd or Guardiola ban as excuses for surprise loss - Arteta

Manchester City's Champions League defeat against Lyon had nothing to do with the crowd at the Etihad Stadium, according to coach Mikel Arteta.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Will Juventus forward miss Manchester United games?

Cristiano Ronaldo suffers the first Champions League red card of his career for Juventus - but for which games will he be suspended?

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Gossip - I was always happy at Chelsea, says Willian

Willian says he never planned on leaving Chelsea, Marcus Rashford receives extra coaching from Romelu Lukaku, plus more.

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Sanches scores and receives standing ovation on Bayern return

Bayern Munich's Renato Sanches marks his first appearance since a disastrous loan spell at Swansea with a goal at Benfica.

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Middlesbrough beat Bolton to go second in Championship

George Saville is on target as Middlesbrough recover from their first loss this season to beat Bolton and go second in the Championship.

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Tearful Ronaldo sent off as Juve beat Valencia

Cristiano Ronaldo is sent off but Juventus still claim an important win at Valencia in their opening Champions League game.

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Bale scores as Real Madrid dominate Roma

Real Madrid got their Champions League defence off to a winning start thanks to a comfortable victory over Roma.

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Defending champions Chelsea held by Bristol City

A resolute Bristol City Women side hold defending champions Chelsea Women to a goalless draw in the WSL.

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'Hello - why not come to watch us?' - Stevenage players make door-to-door support appeal

About 44,000 letters written by Stevenage FC's manager are being sent to local people.

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Europa League: Villarreal v Rangers - Kyle Lafferty to start for Ibrox side

Ryan Jack and Ovie Ejaria remain sidelined and Kyle Lafferty starts as Rangers make their Europa League group-stage debut away to Villarreal.

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Celtic announce £17m pre-tax profit as revenue, costs and liabilities increase

Celtic announce an increased pre-tax profit of £17m for the year to June as revenue, operating costs and total liabilities also increase.

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Santi Cazorla: Villarreal midfielder on Steven Gerrard, Arsenal & gangrene

As he prepares to face Rangers in the Europa League, Villarreal's Santi Cazorla recalls how bacteria ate eight centimetres of his Achillies tendon.

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Wanted: Goalkeeper - is this your chance to be an FA Cup hero?

Non-league side Slough Town appeal for a back-up goalkeeper on Twitter after their regular number one picks up an injury.

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Rangers can qualify from Europa League group - Gerrard

Rangers can reach the Europa League knockout stage despite being underdogs in Group G, boss Steven Gerrard says.

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Premier League tops Arsenal priority list - Emery

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Arsenal and Vorskla Poltava.

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Hazard left out of Chelsea squad for PAOK trip

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between PAOK Salonika and Chelsea.

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Europa League: Celtic v Rosenborg - Kristoffer Ajer a doubt with illness

Celtic's Kristoffer Ajer is an illness doubt for their Europa League group opener at home to Rosenborg, but fellow centre-half Jack Hendry returns.

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Ed Sheeran, Mumbai soccer schools & e-sports - Mark McGhee's life after 'biggest injustice'

Former Motherwell manager Mark McGhee opens up on trying to track down a music superstar, and his anger at the "biggest injustice of his life".

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Kenny Miller: Dundee striker fails in Rangers red card appeal

Dundee striker Kenny Miller has his appeal against the red card he received against Rangers on Saturday dismissed.

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Ethan Ampadu: Chelsea youngster signs new five-year contract

Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu signs a new five-year contract at the club.

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Inter Milan 2-1 Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino angry at media 'disrespect'

Mauricio Pochettino accuses journalists of "disrespect" after Tottenham lost 2-1 to Inter Milan in their opening Champions League fixture.

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Stephen Darby 'a fighter', says Phil Parkinson after motor neurone disease diagnosis

Bolton manager Phil Parkinson pays tribute to Stephen Darby after the defender's motor neurone disease diagnosis.

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Champions League quiz: Can you name all 32 teams?

Can you name all 32 teams in this season's Champions League in four minutes?

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Douglas Costa: Juventus winger banned for four games for spitting

Juventus winger Douglas Costa is banned for four games for spitting at Sassuolo's Federico Di Francesco, during Sunday's 2-1 win.

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In Real Life: Smelly bibs & wishing you were Ronaldo - the best & worst of 5-a-side football

From smelly bibs and players dropping out to the great camaraderie on and off the pitch, we look at the best and worst bits of 5-a-side football.

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‘Sturridge is a £50m player – when he is fit and firing, you cannot ignore him’

Daniel Sturridge will play a big part as Liverpool chase glory on multiple fronts, says former Reds defender Stephen Warnock.

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That Peter Crouch Podcast: When Prince Harry 'dissed' Peter Crouch

When Peter Crouch met Prince Harry, he didn't expect the first question would be about his wife, Abbey Clancy.

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‘I can fix a top Algerian football match for $68,000’

Whistle-blowers tell the BBC how bribery impacts on all levels of football in Algeria.

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Man Utd must play 'like Federer' on Swiss artificial pitch

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Young Boys and Manchester United.

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That Peter Crouch Podcast: 10 things you probably didn't know about Peter Crouch

Prince Harry put-downs, inventing TV programme formats and beating Brooklyn Beckham at ping-pong - the strange world of Peter Crouch.

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Lionel Messi returns to form on world stage with Champions League hat-trick

"Unique" and "majestic" Lionel Messi lights up the opening night of the Champions League to banish World Cup disappointment.

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Liverpool 3-2 Paris St-Germain: Jurgen Klopp 'loved' Roberto Firmino celebration

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he "loved" Roberto Firmino's celebration of his winning goal against Paris St-Germain.

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Memphis Depay: Manchester United did not see best of me

Memphis Depay does not believe the Manchester United fans saw the best of him during his 19 months at the club.

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'Wow, what a question!' Angry Pochettino accuses journalists of 'disrespect'

Mauricio Pochettino accuses journalists of "disrespect" after Tottenham open their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Inter Milan.

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Abraham & Bolasie ease pressure on Villa boss Bruce

Tammy Abraham and Yannick Bolasie open their accounts as Aston Villa end a five-match winless run by beating Rotherham.

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Unbeaten Leeds cruise past Preston to stay top

Tyler Roberts scores his first goals for Leeds as the Championship leaders cruise to a comfortable win over struggling Preston.

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Monaco 1-2 Atletico Madrid: Diego Simeone's side battle back to win

Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Monaco in their Champions League Group A opener.

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Serie B denies league has been suspended after three clubs go bankrupt

Serie B chiefs deny the league has been suspended in the latest twist in a legal row over how many teams should be in the division.

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Barcelona 4-0 PSV Eindhoven: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick in Champions League win

Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven in their opening Champions League game.

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Rangers captain Tavernier signs new contract

Rangers captain and right-back James Tavernier is secured on a new contract until 2022.

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Wolves' dressing room is Premier League ready

Wolves' home dressing room at Molineux has a makeover after their return to the Premier League.

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Man City forward Sergio Aguero fit to face Lyon in Champions League opener

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Manchester City and Lyon.

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Burnley 'match day hero' scheme attacked as 'free stewarding'

Some Burnley fans say the Match Day Hero scheme is a way of employing "stewards for free".

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Man City players best in world, says assistant coach Mikel Arteta

Manchester City players are the "best in the world", according to the Premier League champions' assistant boss Mikel Arteta.

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Hearts: Scoring, signings & the George Burley comparison

Hearts are unbeaten in their opening 10 games and are five points clear in the Premiership. But what has changed?

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Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham manager's surprising cow analogy

BBC Sport explains Mauricio Pochettino's surprising Champions League "cow" analogy.

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Dundee Utd reject Hearts boss' claim they 'nearly ruined' Souttar career

Dundee United say Hearts boss Craig Levein is being "derogatory and misleading" in claiming they "nearly ruined" John Souttar's career.

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The Squad chat Spurs' ambition in the Premier League.

The Squad chat Spurs' ambition in the Premier League and Harry Kane tiring himself out.

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Bolton's Darby retires after Motor neurone disease diagnosis

Bolton defender Stephen Darby retires from football aged 29 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Arsenal chief Gazidis leaves for AC Milan

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis, who helped appoint Unai Emery as manager, leaves the club after 10 years to join AC Milan.

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Champions League quiz: Ten of the best club nicknames

Thirty-two teams are set for another instalment of the Champions League, but how well do you know their nicknames?

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'A home game should be a home game' - Fifa president criticises US La Liga game plan

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says a home match should "not be played in a foreign country" as he addresses La Liga's plans to stage a game in the US.

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Is it time to scrap the away goals rule in Europe?

With Uefa considering the future of the away goals rule, do the stats suggest it is past its sell-by date?

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Champions League is back: The best games to watch this week

BBC Sport looks at some of the most intriguing fixtures in the opening group games of the 2018-19 Champions League.

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Changing times in Champions League - all you need to know

Two games per day will start at 17:55 UK time, and the rest will kick off at 20:00 in this season's Champions League group stage.

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Watch all 28 goals as Benfica women set new Portuguese scoring record

Watch as Benfica thrash Ponte de Frielas 28-0 as they made their debut in the second division of the Portuguese women's league.

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'He's an easy target': Spurs boss Pochettino on Kane, contending... and cows

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes star striker Harry Kane is a "an easy target" for criticism when Spurs play poorly.

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Sterling Man City talks break down - gossip

Breakdown in Sterling's Manchester City contract talks, John Terry to decide on future, Palace complain over Zaha treatment, plus more.

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Wilshere facing six-week lay-off after surgery

West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere could face six weeks out after having minor ankle surgery.

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Southampton 2-2 Brighton: Chris Hughton says result 'feels like a win'

Brighton and Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton says "at this moment, it feels like a win" after his team come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Southampton.

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Southampton 2-2 Brighton: Mark Hughes says his side need to learn to "manage the game"

Mark Hughes says his Southampton team need to manage games better after losing a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Brighton.

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Inter Milan v Tottenham Hotspur

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Coulibaly's Partick Thistle move blocked by Egyptian FA

Souleymane Coulibaly's move to Partick Thistle is in the balance with the Egyptian FA refusing to grant an international transfer certificate.

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Women's clubs spend £375,000 on international transfers in 2018

Women's football clubs spent £375,000 on international transfers over the course of 2018, a Fifa study finds.

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Champions League: Liverpool v PSG - Why Kylian Mbappe is the real deal

On the eve of Paris St-Germain's Champions League match against Liverpool, BBC football analyst Pat Nevin looks at the reasons why France's World Cup star Kylian Mbappe could become the best player in the world.

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N'Golo Kante: Chelsea star eats curry and watches Match of the Day at fan's house after mosque meeting

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante spends the evening watching Match of the Day, playing Fifa and eating curry with a group of fans he met in a London mosque.

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Team-mates pay tribute to former Ipswich star Beattie

Terry Butcher described Beattie as the "complete footballer".

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Klopp hopeful of Firmino eye recovery before Liverpool's tie with PSG

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Liverpool and Paris Saint Germain.

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FA Cup: BBC to show Lymington Town v Torquay United in second qualifying round

The BBC will stream the FA Cup second qualifying round tie between Lymington Town and Torquay United on Saturday.

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West Ham's Perez denies refusing to come on as a substitute

Lucas Perez says "false information" implied he refused to come on as a substitute as West Ham won 3-1 at Everton on Sunday.

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Benfica women claim 28-0 victory on debut in Portuguese second division

Benfica women's team claim a 28-0 victory over Ponte de Frielas as they make their debut in the second division of the Portuguese women's league.

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Watch: Sensational strikes & contentious claims - Scottish Premiership catch-up

Catch up on a weekend of wonderful goals, red cards and debatable penalty shouts in the Scottish Premiership.

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How many Englishmen started in Champions League last season?

England drop two places to ninth in a ranking of countries contributing most players starting in last season's Champions League.

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Derby manager Lampard charged with improper conduct

Derby County manager Frank Lampard is charged with improper conduct after being sent to the stands at Rotherham.

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Is this the most open Champions League for years?

Could this be the season when we see a shift away from Real Madrid's dominance? We look at some of the key Champions League talking points.

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Widow of late Wales manager Speed reveals old letter that mentioned he was 'depressed'

The wife of late Wales manager Gary Speed speaks of a letter he wrote as a 17-year-old that hinted at mental health problems.

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'The complete footballer' - tributes paid to Ipswich Town legend Beattie

Former team-mates pay tribute to a player Sir Bobby Robson called the best defender England has produced.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: LA Galaxy striker scores 500th career goal with spinning volley

LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores his 500th career goal with an amazing spinning backheel volley.

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Bayern Munich: Arjen Robben nets spectacular volley in Bayern win

Watch Arjen Robben score a spectacular volley as Bayern Munich maintain their winning start to the season with a 3-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

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Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt: Jadon Sancho helps Dortmund win

Watch highlights as English teenager Jadon Sancho plays a role in both of Borussia Dortmund's second-half goals against Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Gossip: Bailly could leave Man Utd, with Arsenal and Spurs interested

Arsenal and Spurs track unsettled Manchester United defender, Man City and Spurs want PSG midfielder, plus more.

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Premier League preview - Southampton v Brighton

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Southampton and Brighton & Hove Albion.

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'West Ham crisis not over yet - but they have found a system that works'

West Ham's players need to maintain the standard they set against Everton, when they secured their first Premier League win of the season, says Leon Osman.

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Eden Hazard: Maurizio Sarri says Belgian can score 40 goals and win Golden Boot

Eden Hazard can score 40 goals this season and win the Premier League Golden Boot, according to Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri.

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Why is Zaha fouled so much? And does he get enough protection?

Is Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha a target for opponents and does he get enough protection from officials? BBC Sport finds outs.

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Higuain scores first Milan goal in draw at Cagliari

Summer signing Gonzalo Higuain scores his first goal for AC Milan to rescue a draw at Cagliari.

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Whose team-mates 'took off like stealth bombers' whenever he got the ball? Garth's team of the week

Who looks a future England captain and which team has a couple of stealth bombers up front? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.

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Everton 1-3 West Ham: Hammers win best birthday gift - Manuel Pellegrini

Manuel Pellegrini says West Ham's 3-1 win over Everton was the best birthday gift as the Hammers got their first Premier League win.

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Everton 1-3 West Ham: We didn't play with enough quality to win - Marco Silva

Marco Silva says Everton "didn't play with enough quality" following the Toffees 3-1 defeat to West Ham, their first loss under Silva.

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Can you name this weekend's Premier League goalscorers?

There were 25 different goalscorers in the Premier League this weekend - but can you name them all?

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Everton 1-3 West Ham: Hammers end losing start to season

West Ham outplay Everton in an entertaining contest at Goodison Park and halt their disastrous start to the season with a first win.

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Wolves 1-0 Burnley: Nuno 'very satisfied' with tough win over Burnley

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo says he is "very satisfied" with his side's 1-0 win over Burnley as their strong start to the Premier League continues.

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Wolves 1-0 Burnley: Sean Dyche 'blessed' to have Hart at Burnley

Sean Dyche praises Joe Hart's performance saying he is "blessed" to have him at Burnley as his side search for their first Premier League win.

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Jimenez scores as Wolves deservedly defeat Burnley

Wolves earn a deserved three points by beating a lacklustre Burnley side at Molineux thanks to a Raul Jimenez goal.

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Ronaldo scores first Juventus goals as champions maintain perfect start

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first goals for Juventus, netting twice to maintain the Italian champions' 100% start to the season.

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Ipswich Town legend Beattie dies of suspected heart attack at 64

The former England and Ipswich Town defender suffered a suspected heart attack.

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'I'm happy for Toronto because they'll be remembered as my 500th victim' - Zlatan on landmark goal

Zlatan Ibrahimovic joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the only active players with 500 or more senior club and international goals.

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Why Fulham's Sessegnon is being nursed into PL life - and why Bale comparisons are misleading

Fulham spent more than £100m in the summer, yet their most valuable asset is home-grown. How is Ryan Sessegnon faring in the Premier League?

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VAR 'would have corrected one decision' in Premier League

Only one decision would have been overturned in the five games during which the Premier League trialled VAR on Saturday.

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Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Real Madrid: Isco rescues point as Real's winning start is ended

Substitute Isco rescues a point as Real Madrid's perfect La Liga start is ended by Athletic Bilbao.

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Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace forward someone has to break his leg to get a card

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says he feels like he will "have to get my leg broken" before an opponent is booked for fouling him.

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Watford 1-2 Man Utd: Javi Gracia 'proud' of Watford's second-half display

Javi Gracia says he is proud of Watford's spirited second-half display despite losing their first game of the season 2-1 to Manchester United.

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Watford 1-2 Man Utd: Romelu Lukaku is the image of the team - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho describes goalscorer Romelu Lukaku as the "image of the team" after a "very important" 2-1 win at Watford.

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'Be relentless', Steven Gerrard urges Rangers after 4-0 win over Dundee

Rangers need to be "ruthless" when in a commanding position, says manager Steven Gerrard after his side's 4-0 win over Dundee.

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Motherwell 0-1 Hearts: Craig Levein defends Uche Ikpeazu's '50/50' challenge

Hearts manager Craig Levein says Uche Ikpeazu was entitled to make the challenge that resulted in Motherwell's Trevor Carson being injured.

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'I feel like I'd have to get my leg broken for anyone to get a card' - Zaha

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha feels like he will "have to get my leg broken" before an opponent is booked for fouling him.

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Man Utd hold on to inflict first defeat on Watford

Manchester United withstand a spirited second-half challenge from Watford to claim back-to-back victories and send the Hornets to a first defeat.

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Arsenal loanee Nelson scores on Bundesliga debut

English teenager Reiss Nelson, on loan from Arsenal, scores on his Bundesliga debut but his Hoffenheim side lose.

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Parma stun Inter - thanks to player on loan from San Siro side

Inter Milan's poor start to the season continues as Federico Dimarco scores a brilliant winner for Parma against his parent club.

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Bournemouth 4-2 Leicester City: Claude Puel dissatisfied with Foxes result

Leicester City boss Claude Puel says his side's 4-2 defeat at Bournemouth was a "not a fair reflection" of the game, but it was a "good experience".

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Liverpool striker Firmino 'OK' after eye 'scare'

Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino says he is "OK" after sustaining an eye injury during Saturday's win at Tottenham.

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The hat-trick club, Palace's lucky charm - Premier League stats

Eden Hazard joins Chelsea's hat-trick elite, Arsenal share the goals around and Crystal Palace keep winning with Wilfried Zaha.

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Chelsea 4-1 Cardiff: Neil Warnock says Bluebirds are still learning

Cardiff boss Neil Warnock admits every game is a "learning curve" after his newly-promoted team were well beaten by Chelsea.

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Manchester City 3-0 Fulham: Pep Guardiola City had clear chances to score more - Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Fulham "asked a lot" of his side during their 3-0 win at the Etihad.

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Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal: Unai Emery unhappy with first-half performance

Arsenal boss Unai Emery says his side struggled to assert control over Newcastle during the first half, but are continuing to improve as they recorded a third consecutive victory.

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Chelsea 4-1 Cardiff: Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea still have 'steps to take'

Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri, believes that his team still have 'steps to take' when looking at the Premier League title as they are still behind Liverpool and Manchester city, despite their 4-1 win over Cardiff

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Kamberi gives Hibs win in Killie thriller

Florian Kamberi's penalty gives Hibernian their first league win since the opening day after a five-goal thriller against Kilmarnock.

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Manchester City 3-0 Fulham: Slavisa Jokanovic says Cottagers were 'shy'

Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic admits his side's 3-0 defeat to Man City was a "fair" result and describes his team's performance a little bit "shy".

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Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal: We need to keep the belief - Rafa Benitez

Rafa Benitez says Newcastle need keep the belief as his team remain without a Premier League win following their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.

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Bournemouth 4-2 Leicester City: Eddie Howe delighted with Cherries win

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is "delighted" with his side's 4-2 win over Leicester, but says the Cherries are "not at their peak" yet as they moved fifth in the Premier League.

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Barcelona come from behind to maintain 100% start

Barcelona score twice in three second-half minutes to come from behind and beat Real Sociedad in La Liga.

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What happened in the Premier League on Saturday?

Liverpool and Chelsea maintain their 100% starts to the Premier League season as Manchester City move into third place.

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Manager Lampard sent to stands as Millers beat Derby

Derby boss Frank Lampard is sent off as his 10-man Rams side are beaten at Rotherham in the Championship.

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Championship leaders Leeds stay unbeaten with Millwall draw

Jack Harrison's late goal earns Leeds a point at Millwall and extends the Championship leaders' unbeaten league start.

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Naismith strikes again as Hearts go five clear in Scottish Premiership

Steven Naismith was gifted his ninth goal of the season as Hearts moved five points clear at the top of the Premiership.

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Manchester City 3-0 Fulham: Champions ease to victory to maintain unbeaten start

Manchester City ease past Fulham at Etihad Stadium to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.

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Hazard hat-trick as Chelsea hit back to beat Cardiff

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Cardiff City.

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Ozil scores as Arsenal beat winless Newcastle

Second-half Granit Xhaka and Mesut Ozil strikes gave Arsenal a third consecutive win as Newcastle remain winless.

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Fraser double helps Bournemouth see off Leicester

Two goals from Ryan Fraser put Bournemouth on their way to an entertaining win over Leicester, who have skipper Wes Morgan sent off.

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Huddersfield Town v Crystal Palace

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Crystal Palace.

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Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool: It was the game of the season so far - Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Tottenham was their "best game of the season so far" as the Reds maintained their 100% start to the Premier League.

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Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Liverpool: Mauricio Pochettino admits Reds were better

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his side "need to improve" as Liverpool maintained their 100% start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 victory at Wembley.

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Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 to maintain 100% Premier League start

Liverpool beat Tottenham to make it five wins out of five in the Premier League thanks to goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino.

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Atletico Madrid 1-1 Eibar: Teenage debutant Borja Garces rescues point for Atletico

Teenager Borja Garces scores a 94th-minute equaliser to rescue a point for Atletico Madrid against Eibar.

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Man City only halfway up Everest - Mansour promises more spending in letter to fans

Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour says the club are only "halfway up their Everest" in an open letter to fans

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Are these sisters the Premier League's oldest mascots?

Manchester City will be supported by mascots aged 102 and 97 when they face Fulham on Saturday.

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'Dele Alli is a distraction tactic' Comedian Rhys James' take on the season

Comedian Rhys James gives his take on the first few games of the 2018/19 Premier League season

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Sancho has hand in both goals as Dortmund earn late win

Teenager Jadon Sancho continues his impressive form by playing a role in two goals as Borussia Dortmund beat Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Paris Saint Germain 4-0 Saint-Etienne: PSG warm up for Liverpool tie with comfortable win

Paris St-Germain warm-up for their Champions League match at Liverpool by cruising past Saint Etienne in Ligue 1.

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'There was card magic, hypnosis, a couple of guys got stuck to the floor' - magician is St Mirren's secret weapon

Magician Rodd Hogg helps in St Mirren's warm up as they conjure up a 0-0 draw with Celtic in Oran Kearney's first game in charge.

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'Not one of their better games': Rodgers unhappy with officials at St Mirren

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers said the officials did not have "one of their better games" as his side had a man sent off in a draw at St Mirren.

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Manchester United: Paul Pogba wants to stay - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says midfielder Paul Pogba has never told him he wants to leave.

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Ten-man Celtic held at St Mirren

St Mirren give new manager Oran Kearney a precious point as Celtic have to settle for a draw after Olivier Ntcham's first-half red card.

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Winless Birmingham held to draw by West Brom

Winless Birmingham City are held to a draw by West Midlands rivals West Brom in an entertaining Championship encounter.

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Lenny Pidgeley: Goalkeeper angry after illness is revealed by former club

Goalkeeper Lenny Pidgeley says he is "angry and hurt" after his club announces his retirement citing a "long-term personal medical condition".

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Jon Parkin: Meet the 6'4" 19 stone striker with over 200 goals

Meet Jon Parkin: the 6'4", 19-stone York City striker with over 200 goals to his name, and a distinctly old-fashioned attitude towards nutrition and fitness.

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Rising from the ashes: Tiny Montserrat returns to world football, with an ex-Man City player in charge

Former Manchester City and Scotland defender Willie Donachie has taken charge of Montserrat - a country still rebuilding after a volcano two decades ago.

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