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Guardian — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 20:00‘Safety, security and service’: behind the scenes with police at Arsenal v Chelsea
Facial recognition and spotters part of operation at Emirates that involved a dozen incidents and two arrests The concourses are silent when, deep in the Emirates Stadium’s bowels, Chief Inspector Pete Dearden’s briefing begins. Arsenal’s 4.30pm kick-off against Chelsea is still hours away but the fixture carries si…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 18:45Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after turbulent spell
Global head of football Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after just over a year at the City Ground.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 18:03Chelsea explored move for Fulham midfielder Berge
Chelsea showed late interest in Fulham's Sander Berge as they attempted to strengthen their midfield options before Enzo Fernandez's departure.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 17:52Who will be new Liverpool sporting director - and what issues do they face?
The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 13:31New camera angle shows Williams' disallowed goal hit arm
New video footage shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm before his disallowed goal for Nottingham Forest in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 13:20WSL talking points: Palace result in doubt after substitution nightmare, Arsenal signings shine
Promoted side’s thrilling win may be overturned after they used four substitutions windows while Georgia Stanway show the way for Gunners Kirsty Howat’s 60-second cameo deep into injury time could ruin what was a memorable day for Crystal Palace on their return to the top flight. An impressive 1-0 victory over Evert…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 13:13New video shows Williams handball - but won't end VAR row
New video footage shows the ball coming off both Neco Williams' arms in the lead-up to his disallowed goal against Tottenham.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 13:00‘Relief’ of Premier League title has given Arsenal confidence, says David Raya
Keeper says Gunners ‘can beat anybody in this league’ Arteta’s side have started title defence with three wins David Raya says Arsenal are playing with greater confidence after the “relief” of winning the Premier League. The champions continued their perfect start to the defence of their crown with the 2-1 home win…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 11:54Why is Sunderland vs Arsenal at 8pm on Saturday?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Saturday's Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Arsenal is kicking off at 8pm
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 11:29Leicester failed to produce bare minimum in Oxford thrashing - Souttar
Leicester players failed to produce the "bare minimum" and "have got to take responsibility" for Saturday's heavy defeat by Oxford, says captain Harry Souttar.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 09:23'Gambling & guessing' - Gray faces up to Hibs crisis
Hibernian head coach David Gray is under increasing pressure after a drab defeat at St Johnstone on Sunday, but what has gone wrong in recent weeks?
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Guardian — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 09:00Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Fulham need a win, Tottenham show some spirit and Jack Grealish offers Everton much-needed energy With 25 minutes to go against Manchester United, the Everton supporters had something to roar about as Jack Grealish made his return after rejoining on loan. The attacking midfielder remains universally popular thanks t…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 00:50Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to avoid red - Rooney
Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney says Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to stay on the pitch after his challenge on Chelsea's Emi Martinez.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 07 Sept · 00:06Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 06 Sept · 23:37WSL investigating after Palace break substitution rules
The Women's Super League says an investigation is under way after Crystal Palace breached substitution rules during Sunday's win over Everton.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 06 Sept · 23:30When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye
New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 06 Sept · 23:15Richard Hughes confirmed as Al-Hilal sporting director after Liverpool departure
Hughes joins Saudi exodus after two years at Anfield Martinelli, Summerville and Watkins are at Al-Hilal Richard Hughes has been appointed as the sporting director of Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed on Sunday, following his departure from Liverpool . Hughes, 47, joined Liverpool in 2024 from Bourn…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 06 Sept · 23:08Wild opening salvo against Chelsea hints at exciting times for Arsenal fans | Barney Ronay
The home side’s response to Chelsea’s early goal was to play breathless attacking football We’re back, baby. So, so back. Well, OK, not exactly back. But back down the time tunnel, for a while at least, as on a powder blue afternoon at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal and Chelsea produced an opening half-hour that felt…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 06 Sept · 22:54Chelsea plot early move for Scott - Monday's gossip
Chelsea plot early move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto attracts interest, and Manchester United and Newcastle United inquire about Christopher Nkunku.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 06 Sept · 22:25No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea
Nine points from three games, one goal conceded and big players stepping up - are Arsenal still ahead of the rest in the race for the Premier League title?
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Guardian — FootballSun, 06 Sept · 21:52‘Exceptional performance’: Arteta hails fightback win and says best yet to come
Manager delighted by reaction to Chelsea’s opener Alonso says his side must be ‘tighter’ Mikel Arteta warned that Arsenal are capable of hitting even greater heights after the Premier League champions sent a statement to their title rivals by fighting back from a goal down to beat Chelsea on Sunday. Arteta’s side we…
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