Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Thursday, 17 September 2026
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![Frank Lampard's biggest job at Coventry may be handling defeat, says Tony Pulis]()
Frank Lampard's biggest job at Coventry may be handling defeat, says Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis says Frank Lampard's biggest challenge at Coventry is managing defeat and keeping the squad positive after a poor start and a heavy loss to Brighton.
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![Alejandro Garnacho still waiting for Aston Villa breakthrough]()
Alejandro Garnacho still waiting for Aston Villa breakthrough
Alejandro Garnacho has only 30 Premier League minutes for Aston Villa, and Unai Emery says he needs patience, adaptation and work.
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![Michael Carrick accepts the boos after Brighton comeback]()
Michael Carrick accepts the boos after Brighton comeback
Michael Carrick accepted Manchester United's boos after Brighton's Carabao Cup comeback, with United 2-0 up before losing 3-2.
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![Manchester United vs Brighton: Carrick says the collapse felt bigger than a cup exit]()
Manchester United vs Brighton: Carrick says the collapse felt bigger than a cup exit
Carrick said the Brighton defeat felt bigger than a cup exit after United's 2-0 lead vanished at Old Trafford, while Redknapp hit their fitness.
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![Todd Boehly steps down as Chelsea chairman after Clearlake takes control]()
Todd Boehly steps down as Chelsea chairman after Clearlake takes control
Todd Boehly is stepping down as Chelsea chairman after agreeing to sell his stake to Clearlake Capital, with Chelsea saying operations stay the same.
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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![Manchester United collapse again as Brighton punish another Old Trafford mess]()
Manchester United collapse again as Brighton punish another Old Trafford mess
Manchester United led 2-0 at Old Trafford but Brighton hit back, leaving Michael Carrick under pressure after another cup collapse.
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![Manchester United vs Brighton team news leaves Carrick short on certainty]()
Manchester United vs Brighton team news leaves Carrick short on certainty
Manchester United vs Brighton team news: Benjamin Sesko is back in line to start, Luke Shaw remains a maybe and Carlos Baleba is still out.
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![International break lasts longer, but the workload stays the same]()
International break lasts longer, but the workload stays the same
FIFA's merged September-October international break lasts close to three weeks, but national teams still play 10 matches across the year.
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![Mikey Moore on Cologne life, packed stadiums and a Kane reunion]()
Mikey Moore on Cologne life, packed stadiums and a Kane reunion
Mikey Moore says he wants to thrill Cologne fans after his Bundesliga debut and first start, with Harry Kane waiting on 20 November.
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![Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen preview: Spalletti's structure faces an early test]()
Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen preview: Spalletti's structure faces an early test
Juventus begin their Europa League campaign against NEC Nijmegen with injuries mounting and a tactical test for Luciano Spalletti’s 4-2-3-1 setup.
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![Nico Schlotterbeck comeback and Art of Defense launch]()
Nico Schlotterbeck comeback and Art of Defense launch
Nico Schlotterbeck returned in Borussia Dortmund’s 3-0 win over SC Paderborn 07 after a quiet recovery and launched his Art of Defense range.
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![Kasper Høgh and Celtic's striker debate after Sutton's warning]()
Kasper Høgh and Celtic's striker debate after Sutton's warning
Chris Sutton says Kasper Høgh needs more variation up front as Celtic weigh shape, service and Camilo Duran's fit.
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![Premier League teen value: Arsenal's Hale End edge]()
Premier League teen value: Arsenal's Hale End edge
Sky Sports' teen-value rankings put Manchester City top, but Arsenal spread elite value across Max Dowman, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.
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![Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: Le Bris hints at a strong team]()
Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: Le Bris hints at a strong team
Regis Le Bris has hinted Sunderland may go strong against AZ Alkmaar as the club prepares for its first European fixture in 53 years.
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![John Dalziel leaves Coventry after 25 years as the club's voice]()
John Dalziel leaves Coventry after 25 years as the club's voice
John Dalziel is leaving Coventry City after 25 years as matchday announcer, with a final Carabao Cup tie against Aston Villa.
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![Taylor Harwood-Bellis one step from Aston Villa debut after Emery's squad call]()
Taylor Harwood-Bellis one step from Aston Villa debut after Emery's squad call
Unai Emery says Taylor Harwood-Bellis is still in his plans after leaving him out of Villa's Champions League squad, with Coventry next.
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![James Garner has become Everton's main man]()
James Garner has become Everton's main man
James Garner has become Everton's main man, with all-action Everton stats, BBC praise and Thomas Tuchel's 'mini Valverde' line backing the rise.
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![Max Dowman brace at Ipswich leaves Arteta praising and protecting Arsenal teenager]()
Max Dowman brace at Ipswich leaves Arteta praising and protecting Arsenal teenager
Max Dowman scored twice at Ipswich in Arsenal's 4-2 Carabao Cup win, and Mikel Arteta said the 16-year-old must be handled with care.
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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![Max Dowman gives Arsenal more than a routine cup win at Ipswich]()
Max Dowman gives Arsenal more than a routine cup win at Ipswich
Max Dowman scored twice on his first appearance of the season as Arsenal's nine changes still produced a reported 4-2 win at Ipswich.
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![Tottenham player ratings vs Liverpool: Udogie stands out in Anfield defeat]()
Tottenham player ratings vs Liverpool: Udogie stands out in Anfield defeat
Destiny Udogie was Tottenham's standout at Anfield, but Liverpool beat Spurs with sharper finishing from Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai.
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![Cole Campbell says his future is with the US after Elversberg start]()
Cole Campbell says his future is with the US after Elversberg start
Cole Campbell says his international future is with the United States, and the Elversberg forward is chasing a first senior call-up after 1 goal in 3
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![Rio Cardines and Bristol City's January recall concern]()
Rio Cardines and Bristol City's January recall concern
Rio Cardines has five assists in Bristol City's past five games, and James Ellis says Crystal Palace could yet force a January recall.
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![Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan preview: Selhurst Park debut already looks tricky]()
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan preview: Selhurst Park debut already looks tricky
Crystal Palace begin their Europa League campaign against Lech Poznan, but 11 home points in 2026 and Lech's attacking threat make the opener tricky.
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![Juventus vs NEC opens with a rotation test for Luciano Spalletti]()
Juventus vs NEC opens with a rotation test for Luciano Spalletti
Juventus start their Europa League campaign against NEC with injuries and rotation concerns. NEC return to Europe for the first time in 17 years.
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![Craig Bellamy says Wales was the right call after Burnley talks]()
Craig Bellamy says Wales was the right call after Burnley talks
Craig Bellamy says he is committed to Wales after turning down Burnley, admitting the approach was flattering but insisting the national job remains right.
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![Braiden Graham is not a striker, says David Moyes]()
Braiden Graham is not a striker, says David Moyes
Moyes says Braiden Graham is not a striker as Everton’s injury-hit squad opens a Carabao Cup chance for Graham and Malik Olayiwola.
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![Manchester United vs Brighton preview]()
Manchester United vs Brighton preview
Brighton’s Old Trafford record and United’s six-day squeeze make this Carabao Cup tie awkward, with Sesko and Shaw in focus.
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![Rasmus Hojlund hails Arsenal's defence after Napoli defeat]()
Rasmus Hojlund hails Arsenal's defence after Napoli defeat
Rasmus Hojlund praised Arsenal's defence after a 1-0 Champions League win over Napoli, calling Gabriel Magalhães the anchor.
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![Ceadach O'Neill faces eligibility test this window]()
Ceadach O'Neill faces eligibility test this window
Ceadach O'Neill remains in Northern Ireland's squad amid FAI interest, with two appearances this window set to make him ineligible to switch.
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![Enzo Maresca has City looking calm after five wins]()
Enzo Maresca has City looking calm after five wins
Enzo Maresca has [Manchester City](club:manchester-city) on five straight wins, including a 1-0 derby victory at Old Trafford.
