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Guardian — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 23:12Brentford blitz Chelsea as Fábio Carvalho caps stunning second-half display
Those early season thoughts that Chelsea might be the team best placed to challenge Arsenal are beginning to look over-optimistic. The two chaotic wins with which they began the season were always difficult to read: they might have been useful points picked up on the way to a more solid structure, or they might have…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 22:57A weight off Igor Thiago's shoulders - Brentford v Chelsea ratings
Brentford climb to third in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 22:42Watch the goals as Ayr United win at Queen's Park
Dylan Watret and Josh Landers are on target as Ayr United end a six-game run without a win.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 22:35Liverpool watch £51.5m-rated Smit - Saturday's gossip
Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit is watched by Liverpool, Tottenham lead the race for Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Monaco's Folarin Balogun is expected to leave in January.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 19:50Football Daily
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball catch up on life as football commentators.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 19:39Former Man Utd left-back Malacia joins FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati sign former Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia on a free transfer.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 19:30Brentford 3-0 Chelsea: Premier League – live
⚽ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off ⚽ Live match centre | Read Football Daily | And mail Scott 2 min: Schade advances menacingly down the left, chasing after a long ball by Lewis-Potter. He enters the box ahead of Fofana, but the Chelsea defender does magnificently well to catch up, take over possessi…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 17:02Gabriel, 15, in Barcelona amid speculation over future
Man Utd youngster JJ Gabriel travels to Barcelona as some of Europe's biggest clubs continue to vie for his signature.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 16:52Millwall and West Ham renew rivalry after 14 years
More than 14 years after their most recent meeting, the rivalry between Millwall and West Ham United will be renewed at The Den on Saturday.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 16:33Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action
Tottenham begin Saturday’s action against Aston Villa while Arsenal are aiming to keep their 100% winning record at Brighton Saturday 12.30pm TNT Sports 1 Venue Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Continue reading...
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 16:23Wilson major Wales injury concern for Nations League
Leeds United forward Harry Wilson is a major doubt for the start of Wales' Nations League campaign because of a leg muscle injury.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 16:19Sorensen to join Republic of Ireland coaching staff
Former Everton manager Brian Sorensen is set to join the Republic of Ireland squad for their Women's World Cup play-off qualifiers this year.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 16:09'Not a catastrophe' - Carrick dismisses Man Utd job fears
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says there is no point wasting any time worrying if his job is under threat.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 15:20How Iraola is moving Liverpool on from the Slot era
BBC Sport looks at how new manager Andoni Iraola is moving Liverpool on from the Arne Slot era after their disappointing form last season.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 13:00Fear and loathing linger as Millwall and West Ham resume ferocious rivalry
The Metropolitan police have been granted special powers to tackle violence as the south and east London teams meet again on Saturday after 14 years Absence has not made the heart grow fonder. Millwall and West Ham meet for the first time in 14 years on Saturday, but it is not going to be a joyous reunion at the Den…
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Guardian — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 12:54Why Tottenham are misfiring … and it’s not just down to the lack of goals
Spurs are getting into attacking areas but failing to make or take chances as Roberto De Zerbi tries to forge a settled side Tottenham have failed to score in their opening four league games for the first time. Two decades have passed since they last drew blanks in four consecutive Premier League matches. While thes…
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Guardian — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 10:11England recalls for Alexander-Arnold and Palmer; Carrick dismisses ‘ridiculous’ speculation – live
⚽ Friday’s team news, press conferences and analysis ⚽ The Knowledge: when were the first replica kits? ⚽ Get in touch! Email John with any thoughts Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alex Scott, Cole Palmer and Rio Ngumoha are in. There is no place for Phil Foden. Full squad to come below. Continue reading...
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 09:10From depression after Chelsea injury to playing non-league at 37
Sam Hutchinson is getting ready to play for Farnham Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup - 19 years after making his Chelsea debut under Jose Mourinho.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 09:00Todd Boehly exits Chelsea diminished after having his fingers burned
The billionaire’s departure will change little day-to-day but could be significant for club’s stadium plans Not since a doomed foray into the thorny world of the transfer market has Todd Boehly had any real influence over the day-to-day at Chelsea. The American exits football as a diminished figure four years on, al…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 07:16How does De Zerbi fix Spurs' scoring troubles?
Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham are yet to score a Premier League goal this season, how do they fix that?
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 18 Sept · 07:12Moving from Newcastle to Liverpool easy decision - Isak
Striker Alexander Isak says Liverpool's ambition and determination to sign him was a big part of why he joined the club.
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