From around the league
Thursday, 15 October 2026
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![Newcastle vs Aston Villa preview, goals and injuries at St James’ Park]()
Newcastle vs Aston Villa preview, goals and injuries at St James’ Park
Newcastle vs Aston Villa preview: St James’ Park has 208 Premier League goals since 2023/24, while Villa arrive off a 6-0 Champions League win.
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![Graeme Souness on rejecting Barcelona for Sampdoria]()
Graeme Souness on rejecting Barcelona for Sampdoria
Graeme Souness says he rejected Barcelona's two-year deal in 1984 and chose Sampdoria's £650,000 move instead.
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![Pedro Porro transfer battle takes shape around Barcelona preference]()
Pedro Porro transfer battle takes shape around Barcelona preference
Pedro Porro is reportedly Barcelona’s first choice, with Real Madrid still interested and Tottenham demanding around £75m after a new deal.
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![Frank Lampard superstition and Coventry's two wins]()
Frank Lampard superstition and Coventry's two wins
Frank Lampard's routines and £1,290,000 watch collection sit behind Coventry's back-to-back Premier League wins, with 50-minute bike sessions in the mix.
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![Arsene Wenger Fifa presidency talk grows around Infantino]()
Arsene Wenger Fifa presidency talk grows around Infantino
Senior figures want Arsene Wenger to run for Fifa president, but there is no sign of a bid as Gianni Infantino nears another term.
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![Sunderland fans Portugal trip turns into a long haul]()
Sunderland fans Portugal trip turns into a long haul
Sunderland fans make an exhausting trip to Leiria for the club's first competitive match on mainland Europe in 53 years.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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![Aston Villa's 6-0 win over Fenerbahçe was bigger than the scoreline]()
Aston Villa's 6-0 win over Fenerbahçe was bigger than the scoreline
Aston Villa beat Fenerbahçe 6-0, their biggest European win, as Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scored twice at Villa Park.
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![PSG player ratings vs Manchester City after a ruthless 2-4 Etihad win]()
PSG player ratings vs Manchester City after a ruthless 2-4 Etihad win
PSG player ratings vs Manchester City: Dembélé, Doué and Vitinha drove a 4-2 Etihad win after the visitors went 3-0 up by half-time.
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![Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz offers a response test for the hosts]()
Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz offers a response test for the hosts
Bournemouth host Sturm Graz in their first European home match after a maiden Europa League win, with a winless league start and defensive issues.
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![Liverpool's 6-3 win at Lask Linz was bigger than Barcola's hat-trick]()
Liverpool's 6-3 win at Lask Linz was bigger than Barcola's hat-trick
Liverpool vs Lask Linz finished 6-3 as Bradley Barcola hit a hat-trick and Jeremie Frimpong added a goal, two assists and a 9.2 rating.
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![Villa Park rebuild will cut Aston Villa to about 37,000]()
Villa Park rebuild will cut Aston Villa to about 37,000
Aston Villa's Villa Park rebuild will temporarily cut capacity to about 37,000 in 2026/27 before the stadium rises to more than 50,000 ahead of Euro 2028.
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![Manchester United back Carrick as Conte links grow]()
Manchester United back Carrick as Conte links grow
Fabrizio Romano says Manchester United are not making an immediate change, but Antonio Conte is open to a mid-season return while Carrick stays under pressure.
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![Court hears Antoine Semenyo froze after alleged abuse at Anfield]()
Court hears Antoine Semenyo froze after alleged abuse at Anfield
Antoine Semenyo allegedly froze after abuse at Anfield, a court heard, as witness accounts and the defence version pulled in different directions.
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![Arsenal vs Lille: Merino backs quadruple talk after 3-0 win]()
Arsenal vs Lille: Merino backs quadruple talk after 3-0 win
Merino backed Arsenal for the quadruple after the 3-0 Lille win. Eze praised Arteta's half-time tweaks as Arsenal stretched their Champions League run to 14.
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![Premier League new managers ranking after six games]()
Premier League new managers ranking after six games
Fulham are bottom after six games in the Premier League new managers ranking, with Alvaro Arbeloa under pressure and Chelsea sixth.
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![Bradley Barcola fee debate grows at Liverpool]()
Bradley Barcola fee debate grows at Liverpool
Emmanuel Petit has attacked Liverpool’s fee for Bradley Barcola, who has no goal contribution in four Premier League appearances.
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![Manchester City and PSG meet under the shadow of the 115 charges case]()
Manchester City and PSG meet under the shadow of the 115 charges case
Manchester City host PSG under a Premier League financial ruling, the 115 charges case and PSG's own UEFA fine.
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![Andy Burnham Manchester City meetings under pressure after deleted records emerge]()
Andy Burnham Manchester City meetings under pressure after deleted records emerge
Andy Burnham faces pressure over Manchester City meetings after deleted records and fresh disclosures of hospitality dinners and a 2021 summit meeting.
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![Premier League gameweek 6 best players, Henderson leads the way]()
Premier League gameweek 6 best players, Henderson leads the way
Jordan Henderson tops Premier League gameweek 6 with a 9.2 rating, as Declan Rice, Jérémy Doku and João Pedro also stood out.
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![Aston Villa home form becomes a test of standards for Unai Emery]()
Aston Villa home form becomes a test of standards for Unai Emery
Aston Villa have yet to win at home this season as Unai Emery rejects excuses and Matty Cash says Villa must cope with the North Stand closure.
















