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Guardian — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 18:06Calafiori’s fast start inspires Arsenal to big Community Shield win over Manchester City
For Enzo Maresca, a miserable first meaningful game in charge of Manchester City that began with Arsenal seizing the lead after 24 seconds ended with Mikel Arteta’s side lifting the Community Shield. Arsenal eviscerated City, Riccardo Calafiori’s smart early opener after Myles Lewis-Skelly’s brilliant pass seemin…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 16:44Nabizada stunner edges Watford past Southampton as ‘Spygate’ still looms large
Southampton will have to get used to being barracked as they travel the Championship this autumn, the “Spygate” team set to be everyone’s favourite boo boys in the second tier. Certainly that was the case in Hertfordshire, with Watford fans and players alike beside themselves after a hard-fought victory, decided by…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 15:38Villa close in on Suzuki with Martinez future in doubt
Aston Villa close in on the signing of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Emi Martinez's future in increasing doubt.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 14:52Elvedi set for Leeds move as £8.5m fee agreed
Leeds agree an £8.5m deal to sign defender Nico Elvedi, who is set to have a medical on Monday.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 14:34Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City: Community Shield – live
Riccardo Calafiori scored after 24 seconds before Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard completed a thumping win The small print No extra-time; a drawn match goes straight to penalties Six substitutions per team in three substitution windows Three falls and a submission Continue reading...
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 14:03Coventry agree deal for Forest striker Awoniyi
Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 13:00Maguire wants 'huge threat' Rashford to stay at Man Utd
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he hopes Marcus Rashford will stay at the club because he can improve Michael Carrick's team.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 09:19Community Shield buildup, Fernández jeered by Chelsea fans, and more – matchday live
⚽ News and buildup to the first Sunday of the EFL season ⚽ Jonathan Wilson’s Community Shield preview | Mail us Championship results Wolves 2-2 Blackburn Rovers Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Preston North End Bristol City 0-2 Millwall Charlton 2-1 Derby County Middlesbrough 2-1 Lincoln City Norwich City 1-2 West Brom Portsmo…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 09:00Leicester learn harsh reality of life in League One but youngsters provide silver lining
Uncertainty about the club’s future was matched by some on the pitch in 1-1 draw with Notts County If Leicester thought this season was going to be the footballing equivalent of a gap year, visiting new places and learning some life lessons before returning home, then they were mistaken. Being outfought and outperfo…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 07:48Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 27
Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 07:29How important is Community Shield to a team's season?
Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 16 Aug · 07:20Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?
Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 15 Aug · 22:19West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m
West Ham United pay a £22m fee, a new EFL record, to sign Celtic's Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 15 Aug · 21:25Rashford returns as Amorim's Milan highlight issues for Carrick
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 15 Aug · 21:00Community Shield offers insight into Arsenal’s desire and Maresca’s Manchester City impact | Jonathan Wilson
Curtain-raiser can offer clues but it is no reliable pointer to a season – its winners have not landed the title since 2018 The doubt for anyone when a long-strived-for goal has been achieved is hunger. Arsenal waited 22 years for their 14th league title and, compounding the yearning, finished second three times in…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 15 Aug · 18:22Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint
Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 15 Aug · 16:02Bournemouth to 'do better' after 'disgusting' email
Bournemouth vow to "do better" after changes to matchday staffing were handled in a manner which "did not reflect the standards we expect".
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 15 Aug · 15:54Newcastle progressing with move for Benfica defender Dedic
Newcastle United are in advanced talks with Benfica regarding a deal for defender Amar Dedic.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 15 Aug · 14:30Middlesbrough 2-1 Lincoln, Bristol City 0-2 Millwall, Norwich 1-2 West Brom: football - live
⚽ EFL updates on the first weekend of the season ⚽ Live scores | Wolves 2-2 Blackburn | Email Scott FULL TIME: Notts County 1-1 Leicester City. No flying start for Russell Martin and his League One Foxes. GOAL! Reading 3-4 Luton Town (Kodua 90+6). Gideon Kodua completes the comeback for Luton! He comes in from the l…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 15 Aug · 09:44Romero reflects on Spurs stay as Atletico move confirmed
Cristian Romero says he "wasn't perfect" during his five years with Tottenham Hotspur as his move to Atletico Madrid is confirmed.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 15 Aug · 09:39EFL’s big kick-off; PSG sign Torres, Romero joins Atlético; transfer updates and more – matchday live
⚽ News and buildup to the first Saturday of the EFL season ⚽ This weekend’s fixtures | Wolves 2-2 Blackburn | Mail us Anthony Burgess has messaged in from Malta with his thoughts on Cristian Romero’s move to Atlético Madrid… “Feels like the right move, at the right time, to the right place. He has the priceless abil…
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