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Ekitike scores against former club Frankfurt to level for Liverpool

Slot is tasked with turning Liverpool’s fortunes around after four consecutive losses

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Ajax pull goal back from penalty spot as Chelsea earn slim lead

The Blues face bottom-of-the-table Ajax in a European encounter they should win

<p>Viktor Gyokeres scored twice against Atletico Madrid</p>
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Gyokeres is no Henry but he can be the flat-track bully Arsenal need

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How Liverpool can solve their Isak-Ekitike conundrum

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho (left) had words of praise for Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon after the Magpies’ 3-0 Champions League win (Mike Egerton/PA)
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Gordon reveals what Mourinho told him after starring against Benfica

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<p>Barcelona and Villarreal were scheduled to play a league match in Miami in December but that has now been canned</p>
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LaLiga cancels controversial game abroad after protests and criticism

Sean Dyche is Nottingham Forest’s third manager of the season (Mike Egerton/PA).
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Dyche: Marinakis aware of ‘reality’ facing Nottingham Forest

<p>Anthony Gordon was fluent on the left-wing as the Toons beat Benfica easily </p>
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‘Problem’ Gordon is the answer Newcastle (and England) are looking for

<p>Viktor Gyokeres, left, scored twice to end his barren run (John Walton/PA)</p>
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Four Arsenal goals in 13 minutes stun Atletico and send big statement

<p>Jean-Philippe Mateta says there is no bad blood with Wilfred Zaha</p>
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Mateta speaks out on ‘feud’ with ex-Crystal Palace teammate Zaha

<p>Erling Haaland continued his incredible goalscoring streak this season</p>
Football

Haaland hits Champions League milestone as PSG in seventh heaven

Viktor Gyokeres scored twice in Arsenal’s win (John Walton/PA)
Football

Arteta explains why Gyokeres makes Arsenal ‘a much better team’

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Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

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The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

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Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

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The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

Premier League

Newcastle striker Anthony Gordon has backed club-mates Nick Pope and Jacob Murphy for England selection (Richard Sellers/PA)
Football

Anthony Gordon tips Newcastle team-mates Nick Pope and Jacob Murphy for England

Eddie Howe’s side put their Premier League struggles to one side (Richard Sellers/PA)
Football

Eddie Howe challenges Newcastle to back up impressive Champions League display

Arne Slot and his side were kept waiting by a technical problem with their plane (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Arne Slot vows plane problem will not stop Liverpool flying high in Frankfurt

Sean Dyche has become the third head coach at Nottingham Forest this season (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Football

Sean Dyche determined to unlock Nottingham Forest’s ‘real talent’

<p>Enzo Maresca served a touchline ban in the win over Nottingham Forest last week</p>
Football

Maresca admits change is needed after torrent of Chelsea red cards

<p>Sean Dyche has been appointed as Nottingham Forest manager</p>
Football

Sean Dyche appointed new Nottingham Forest boss

<p>Ruben Amorim looks to have bought himself some time at United (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>
Football

Sack race odds: Pereira in firing line as Amorim odds lengthen

<p>Sean Dyche looks set to be Nottingham Forest’s next manager</p>
Football

Appointing Dyche shows Forest are in a huge, self-inflicted mess

Mikel Arteta called rival boss Diego Simeone ‘outstanding’ as the two prepare to meet (PA)
Football

Mikel Arteta: Managers must set example after Diego Simeone’s clash in Liverpool

Sport

TNT Sports presenter reveals ‘wild’ scenes after Postecoglou sacking

<p>Sean Dyche looks set to be Nottingham Forest’s next manager</p>
Football

Appointing Dyche shows Forest are in a huge, self-inflicted mess

Mikel Arteta called rival boss Diego Simeone ‘outstanding’ as the two prepare to meet (PA)
Football

Mikel Arteta: Managers must set example after Diego Simeone’s clash in Liverpool

Sport

TNT Sports presenter reveals ‘wild’ scenes after Postecoglou sacking

Women’s football

<p>Grace Fisk has been called up to the England squad</p>
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Liverpool captain Grace Fisk called up to England squad

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Liverpool captain Grace Fisk called up to England squad

<p>Grace Fisk has been called up to the England squad</p>
<p>Lauren James is focusing on recovery after a successful season with Chelsea and England</p>
Football

Lauren James on impact of Euro 2025 and Chelsea’s relentless success

<p>Alessia Russo scored Arsenal's second </p>
Football

Mead and Russo guide Arsenal to first win of Champions League campaign

<p>Chelsea’s Alyssa Thompson (left) drilled home Kiera Walsh’s low cross for Chelsea’s third goal (John Walton/PA)</p>
Football

Bompastor expects more from Thompson after Champions League win

<p>Wales’ record goalscorer Jess Fishlock has announced her retirement</p>
Football

Wales record-breaker Fishlock announces international retirement

<p>Wales’ record goalscorer Jess Fishlock has announced her retirement</p>
Football

Wales record-breaker Fishlock announces international retirement

<p>Taylor Hinds has received her first England call-up after winning a cap for Jamaica last year</p>
Football

Jamaica international Hinds named in England squad

<p>Bright won Euro 2022 with England and led the Lionesses to the World Cup final in 2023</p>
Football

Lionesses ‘legend’ Millie Bright announces international retirement

European football

<p>Erling Haaland is set to lead the line again (Mike Egerton/PA)</p>
Football

Villarreal v City: TV channel, time & how to watch Champions League

<p>Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois claimed that playing games abroad ‘distorts the competition’ </p>
Football

Courtois slates LaLiga over plan to host games abroad

<p>Netflix or Disney could end up buying broadcast rights for the Champions League</p>
Football

Netflix or Disney could buy Champions League broadcast rights

Transfers

<p>Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for Italy in World Cup qualifying this week</p>
Football

Donnarumma’s arrival signals a shift in style for City under Guardiola

<p>Andre Onana</p>
Football

Onana considers Man United exit as discussions over loan move continue

<p>Villa sold academy graduate Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle United</p>
Football

Financial rules ‘killed’ Villa’s transfer window, says Konsa

<p>Senne Lammens has played one full season for Royal Antwerp</p>
Football

Defying xG and a penalty king: Why Man United gambled on Lammens

<p>Alexander Isak finally got his move to Liverpool on deadline day</p>
Football

The four themes that sparked a frenzied end to chaotic transfer window

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Transfer deadline day drama as Liverpool sign Isak despite Guehi blow

<p>Alexander Isak is leaving Newcastle amid much acrimony</p>
Football

Isak proves Liverpool have changed the Premier League’s power dynamic

<p>Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma is set for a move to the Etihad Stadium (Adam Davy/PA)</p>
Football

City closing in on £30m Donnarumma but Ederson exit holds the key

International football

<p>Thomas Tuchel (right) has told Jude Bellingham (left) what he expects for a recall</p>
Football

Tuchel explains what he expects from Bellingham for England call

<p>Jude Bellingham has been criticised by manager Thomas Tuchel</p>
Football

England’s World Cup squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?

<p>Captain Harry Kane applauds the England fans having bagged a brace himself</p>
Football

England are in the World Cup but need to fix these issues to win it

Football League

<p>Kieran McKenna can lead Ipswich to victory over Middlesbrough</p>
Football

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich: Prediction, betting tips and team news

<p>Jack Wilshere on the touchline at Norwich City</p>
Football

‘I’m ready’: Wilshere arrives at Luton with a plan honed out of sight

<p>Jon Brady managed Northampton Town for almost four years</p>
Football

Brady and the addiction of football management coaches just can’t kick

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<p>Workers walk towards the construction site of the Lusail Stadium, which hosted the World Cup final in 2022</p>
Football

Fifa agree to ensure ‘safe conditions’ on World Cup construction sites

Football

Fifa agree to ensure ‘safe conditions’ on World Cup construction sites

<p>Workers walk towards the construction site of the Lusail Stadium, which hosted the World Cup final in 2022</p>
Rico Lewis excelled as Manchester City beat Villarreal in the Champions League (Alberto Salz/AP)
Football

Manchester City’s Rico Lewis eager to seize midfield chance

<p>Thomas Tuchel’s England have qualified for the World Cup (Bradley Collyer/PA).</p>
Football

Carragher overlooks England after picking three World Cup favourites

The scrapping of Barcelona’s game against Villarreal in Miami must be matched by Serie A, a fans’ group has said (Isabel Infantes/PA)
Football

Serie A should be next to ditch overseas match – Football Supporters Europe

<p>By full-time in Atletico Madrid’s match against Arsenal, manager Diego Simeone was left in shock</p>
Football

Furious protests and a surrender: 90 minutes watching Diego Simeone

<p>By full-time in Atletico Madrid’s match against Arsenal, manager Diego Simeone was left in shock</p>
Football

Furious protests and a surrender: 90 minutes watching Diego Simeone

Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid (John Walton/PA)
Football

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres ‘hungry’ for more goals after ending drought

Javier Tebas believes the decision to call off the Miami match is a step backwards (The Playbook/PA)
Football

Javier Tebas: LaLiga has ‘lost opportunity to advance’ by cancelling Miami game

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