Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
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![Martin Ødegaard back to his best as Arsenal’s Champions League level rises]()
Martin Ødegaard back to his best as Arsenal’s Champions League level rises
Martin Odegaard scored the decisive goal in Naples and drew praise from Mikel Arteta and Nedum Onuoha as Arsenal’s Champions League form built again.
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![Arsenal Champions League warning after Merson's x factor claim]()
Arsenal Champions League warning after Merson's x factor claim
Paul Merson says Arsenal still lack an x factor for Champions League glory, while Martin Keown questions Mikel Merino and Odegaard scores again.
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![Arsenal vs Napoli: Ødegaard saves Arsenal from their own finishing]()
Arsenal vs Napoli: Ødegaard saves Arsenal from their own finishing
Arsenal vs Napoli ended 1-0 as Martin Odegaard scored his fourth goal in five games after Arsenal wasted 26 shots worth 4.05 xG.
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![Ermedin Demirović's hat-trick gives Stuttgart a ruthless start in Europe]()
Ermedin Demirović's hat-trick gives Stuttgart a ruthless start in Europe
Ermedin Demirović scored a first-half hat-trick as VfB Stuttgart beat Viking 3-1 in the Champions League opener, with Deniz Undav heavily involved.
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![Lionel Messi Ballon d'Or case splits opinion after Zidane backing]()
Lionel Messi Ballon d'Or case splits opinion after Zidane backing
Zinedine Zidane says he would vote for Lionel Messi 100 times for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, while Ally McCoist says Messi does not deserve it.
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![Chelsea vs Leeds: Alonso treats the Carabao Cup as a real chance]()
Chelsea vs Leeds: Alonso treats the Carabao Cup as a real chance
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea must take Leeds seriously in the Carabao Cup, with cups important without Europe and kick-off delayed 15 minutes.
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![Manchester United injury update before Sabah FK as Carrick weighs fitness calls]()
Manchester United injury update before Sabah FK as Carrick weighs fitness calls
Michael Carrick has given Manchester United an injury update before Sabah FK, with Luke Shaw managed, Mason Mount training and Sesko close.
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![Exeter City can plan beyond the next 12 months after Watkins windfall]()
Exeter City can plan beyond the next 12 months after Watkins windfall
Matt Taylor says Exeter City can plan two to three years ahead thanks to money linked to Ollie Watkins and Jayden Wareham.
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![Joy-Lance Mickels leads Sabah into Old Trafford with a personal milestone at stake]()
Joy-Lance Mickels leads Sabah into Old Trafford with a personal milestone at stake
Joy-Lance Mickels is set to lead Sabah at Old Trafford, where the Rwanda forward can become the first from his country in the Champions League proper.
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![Barcelona vs Feyenoord and Van Bronckhorst’s emotional return]()
Barcelona vs Feyenoord and Van Bronckhorst’s emotional return
Giovanni van Bronckhorst returns to Barcelona with Feyenoord as Lamine Yamal and Barcelona's form set the tone for a Champions League opener.
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![Manchester City sweat on UEFA report after Porto tunnel clash]()
Manchester City sweat on UEFA report after Porto tunnel clash
Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Porto was overshadowed by a half-time tunnel fracas, with UEFA scrutiny possible after pushing and claims over missed red cards.
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![Arsenal vs Napoli: Allegri praises defence before Wednesday night opener]()
Arsenal vs Napoli: Allegri praises defence before Wednesday night opener
Allegri says Arsenal's defence is their greatest strength before Napoli host the Gunners on Wednesday night. Di Lorenzo wants perfection.
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![Real Madrid vs Inter: Valverde says Courtois saved them]()
Real Madrid vs Inter: Valverde says Courtois saved them
Valverde said Thibaut Courtois “saved us” after Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1 in the Champions League opener, admitting a shaky second half.
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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![Bayern Munich vs Bodo/Glimt preview]()
Bayern Munich vs Bodo/Glimt preview
Bayern Munich vs Bodo/Glimt opens with Bayern at home and Bodo/Glimt unbeaten in 20 matches, after qualifying wins over Union Saint-Gilloise and NEC Nijmegen.
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![Ayyoub Bouaddi first Manchester City start points to a big future]()
Ayyoub Bouaddi first Manchester City start points to a big future
Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed on his first Manchester City start, with 54 of 55 passes completed and praise from Enzo Maresca and Erling Haaland.
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![Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: Mbappe and Valverde deliver]()
Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: Mbappe and Valverde deliver
Mbappe scored in the 14th minute as Real Madrid beat Inter in the Champions League, with Valverde capitalising on a Martinez mistake.
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![Joe Willock's late winner backs Matthias Jaissle's patience-first message]()
Joe Willock's late winner backs Matthias Jaissle's patience-first message
Joe Willock's late winner at Millwall was framed by Matthias Jaissle as a test of patience, toughness and clean-sheet discipline.
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![Serhou Guirassy's 100th Dortmund game was as chaotic as it was prolific]()
Serhou Guirassy's 100th Dortmund game was as chaotic as it was prolific
Serhou Guirassy marked his 100th Borussia Dortmund game with two goals and an own goal as Dortmund opened their Champions League campaign vs Villarreal.
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![Troy Parrott's fast Real Betis start continues with winner at Lille]()
Troy Parrott's fast Real Betis start continues with winner at Lille
Troy Parrott scored the winner on his Champions League debut as Real Betis beat Lille 3-2, four days after his first Betis goal against Real Madrid.
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![Bournemouth beat Lincoln 4-0 as Ryan Christie hits a hat-trick]()
Bournemouth beat Lincoln 4-0 as Ryan Christie hits a hat-trick
Ryan Christie scored a hat-trick as Bournemouth beat Lincoln 4-0 to give Marco Rose his first competitive win and reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.
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![Erling Haaland's double and Porto's blank first half tell the story]()
Erling Haaland's double and Porto's blank first half tell the story
Erling Haaland scored twice for Manchester City at Porto, who had no first-half shots. Haaland now has 36 Champions League goals in 40 City games.
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![Chemsdine Talbi turns Sunderland's cup tie into a statement]()
Chemsdine Talbi turns Sunderland's cup tie into a statement
Chemsdine Talbi scored Sunderland’s 71st-minute winner against Hull City after Florent Ghisolfi shut down transfer talk before kick-off.
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![Vinicius Jr backs Real Madrid to win the Champions League again]()
Vinicius Jr backs Real Madrid to win the Champions League again
Vinicius Jr backed Real Madrid to win the Champions League, warned Inter’s five-at-the-back shape could cause problems and said the team are ready for the
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![Newcastle United player ratings after Schär's return]()
Newcastle United player ratings after Schär's return
Fabian Schär was rated 8/10 and man of the match on his first start after nine months, with Lewis Hall's late assist helping Newcastle past Millwall.
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![Simeone warns Atletico Madrid about the Anfield start]()
Simeone warns Atletico Madrid about the Anfield start
Diego Simeone warned Atletico Madrid not to switch off at Anfield, praised Liverpool's new coach, and said Julian Alvarez can help but is unlikely to start.
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![Real Madrid vs Inter line-ups shaped by absences and role changes]()
Real Madrid vs Inter line-ups shaped by absences and role changes
Real Madrid vs Inter opens with heavily changed line-ups, Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, Curtis Jones starting and Madrid missing several regulars.
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![Ballon d'Or Africa still waiting for a second winner]()
Ballon d'Or Africa still waiting for a second winner
Achraf Hakimi and Sadio Mane are nominated again, but Africa's Ballon d'Or record still shows one winner, 76 nominations since 1995.
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![Chelsea injury update: Palestra and Caicedo are out for Leeds]()
Chelsea injury update: Palestra and Caicedo are out for Leeds
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea will not rush Moisés Caicedo or Marco Palestra back for Leeds, with both still unavailable for the Carabao Cup tie.
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![Dembélé says the Ballon d'Or stays at PSG]()
Dembélé says the Ballon d'Or stays at PSG
Dembélé says the Ballon d'Or will stay with Paris Saint-Germain, with the 2026 ceremony set for 26 October in London.
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![Arsenal injury update before Napoli: Timber back, Mosquera a doubt]()
Arsenal injury update before Napoli: Timber back, Mosquera a doubt
Arsenal head to Napoli with Jurriën Timber back in training, Cristhian Mosquera a doubt and William Saliba still out with a back injury.
