From around the league
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
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![Joao Pedro explains Chelsea contract extension]()
Joao Pedro explains Chelsea contract extension
Joao Pedro says Chelsea are the right place for him to keep developing after extending his contract to 2034, with Barcelona interest in the background.
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![Bayern and Dortmund set the pace in Bundesliga international call-ups]()
Bayern and Dortmund set the pace in Bundesliga international call-ups
Bundesliga international call-ups are headed by Bayern and Dortmund, with Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich among the standout names.
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![Julian Alvarez row deepens after Laporta's Atletico comments]()
Julian Alvarez row deepens after Laporta's Atletico comments
Joan Laporta has reopened the Julian Alvarez row, saying Atletico Madrid had no way to justify their stance after Barcelona's €100 million offer.
Monday, 21 September 2026
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![Bundesliga goals are already arriving at record pace after four matchdays]()
Bundesliga goals are already arriving at record pace after four matchdays
Bundesliga goals are flying in: 137 in four matchdays at 3.8 per game, with Patrik Schick and Bayern München central to the rush.
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![Paul Merson doubts Manchester City after Sunderland win]()
Paul Merson doubts Manchester City after Sunderland win
Paul Merson says Manchester City have no way of winning the Premier League if they keep defending like this after the 5-3 win over Sunderland.
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![Premier League early-season grades after five games]()
Premier League early-season grades after five games
Manchester City have won five from five, Haaland leads the scoring race with five goals, and Tottenham are bottom with no league win after five games.
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![Manchester City title favourites, says Louis Saha]()
Manchester City title favourites, says Louis Saha
Louis Saha says Manchester City are the strongest team in the Premier League title race after Arsenal's defeat to Brighton.
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![Lee Kang-in red card controversy deepens in Madrid derby]()
Lee Kang-in red card controversy deepens in Madrid derby
The CTA has backed a Lee Kang-in red card in the Madrid derby after Federico Valverde's injury, while VAR audio clarified two other incidents.
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![Florian Wirtz debate turns on patience, not panic]()
Florian Wirtz debate turns on patience, not panic
Jamie Carragher and Vladimir Smicer back Florian Wirtz to recover his Liverpool form, with Klopp's Germany role and Bayern interest adding pressure.
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![Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid turns into refereeing row]()
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid turns into refereeing row
Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid turned Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid into a refereeing row, with Bellingham’s full-time fury and the club’s complaint.
Sunday, 20 September 2026
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![Real Madrid player ratings collapse after Huijsen's red card]()
Real Madrid player ratings collapse after Huijsen's red card
Real Madrid player ratings from the 2-1 derby defeat at Atletico Madrid point to Huijsen’s red card as the turning point, with Courtois and Bellingham the
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![Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid as Giuliano Simeone shapes the derby]()
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid as Giuliano Simeone shapes the derby
Giuliano Simeone set up Atletico Madrid's 2-1 derby win over Real Madrid as Dean Huijsen was sent off. Atleti are second in La Liga.
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![Enzo Maresca fumes after Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland]()
Enzo Maresca fumes after Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland was too open, insisting he would prefer a 1-0 and criticising soft set-piece goals.
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![Manchester City survive Brian Brobbey scare to beat Sunderland 5-3]()
Manchester City survive Brian Brobbey scare to beat Sunderland 5-3
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 after Brian Brobbey's hat-trick, keeping their perfect start and a three-point lead at the top.
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![Manchester City player ratings vs Sunderland after wild 5-3 win]()
Manchester City player ratings vs Sunderland after wild 5-3 win
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3, but Semenyo's 9.0 and Brobbey's 9.7 ratings told the real story before Haaland's late winner.
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![Bayern Munich Oktoberfest follows 7-0 Union Berlin win]()
Bayern Munich Oktoberfest follows 7-0 Union Berlin win
Bayern Munich's Oktoberfest visit came after a 7-0 win over Union Berlin, with Harry Kane on 6 goals in 7 games and Bayern unbeaten.
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![Juventus vs Atalanta preview in Turin]()
Juventus vs Atalanta preview in Turin
Juventus and Atalanta meet in Turin with both sides short on rhythm, while Spalletti’s injury list and Atalanta’s unbeaten Allianz run shape the game.
Saturday, 19 September 2026
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![Josko Gvardiol's left-back form is giving Manchester City their edge again]()
Josko Gvardiol's left-back form is giving Manchester City their edge again
Josko Gvardiol has 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 league games as his left-back form gives Manchester City a strong base at both ends.
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![Endrick talks with Real Madrid could reopen January route]()
Endrick talks with Real Madrid could reopen January route
Endrick's representatives are set for talks with Real Madrid over his role, with Arsenal among the clubs watching a possible January route.
