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Guardian — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 19:46Cunha strikes late to deny Fulham and salvage point for Manchester United
To paraphrase a former Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick knew that the storm would come. Everything went a little too perfectly for him in the second half of last season. There would be ill winds at some point. Which was what Carrick could feel before this visit to Fulham. What were his emotions after this?…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 19:32Who rated highest in Fulham v Man Utd?
Last minute Cunha goal saves Man Utd from another defeat - who rated highest at Fulham?
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 18:34Perfect 24 hours for Maresca as Man City put pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City head into the international break in a jubilant mood after enjoying the perfect 24 hours this weekend.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 17:27Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Premier League – live reaction
Updates from 4.30pm (BST) kickoff at Craven Cottage Get in touch: email Taha about the game Manchester United are rocking their all-blue number. They kick things off. Craven Cottage in the sun: where would you rather be? Continue reading...
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Guardian — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 17:08Leeds extend unbeaten start to season after stalemate with Crystal Palace
Perhaps it is testament to the progress Leeds have made since returning to the Premier League just over a year ago that there was discontent at failing to move up to third after drawing with Crystal Palace. Instead, Daniel Farke’s side enter the prolonged international break in fifth and unbeaten, which is a fine ac…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 17:06Isak pounces to give Liverpool victory on Iraola’s return to Bournemouth
At the final whistle, victory secured, Andoni Iraola embraced both his current players and those he guided to new heights at Bournemouth last season. Liverpool are not yet the overwhelming, suffocating force Iraola hopes they become but they did enough to claim three points here, Alexander Isak capping a peculiar pe…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 16:59Hat-trick hero Brobbey on losing side - player ratings for Man City v Sunderland
How Manchester City and Sunderland players rated in their eventful Premier League match on Sunday.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 16:59Semenyo helps perfect Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 after Brobbey hat-trick
Manchester City and Sunderland shared eight goals in a madcap contest that Enzo Maresca’s side won 5-3 to stay top of the Premier League table with five wins from five. Antoine Semenyo’s two goals either side of half-time, plus strikes by Enzo Fernández, Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland sealed the victory for City, a…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 16:51Jacquet and Alisson impress - Bournemouth v Liverpool ratings
How Bournemouth and Liverpool's players rated during their Premier League match.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 14:57Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool: Premier League – live reaction
Isak’s strike gives Iraola happy return to former club Get in touch: contact Daniel via email I don’t imagine Rose spent too long sweating over his team. Kluivert is a miss, and of course Junior Kroupi is long-term injured, but otherwise, his team is pretty settled. Adam Scott, who we might’ve thought would leave in…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 12:47Andros Townsend avoids injury after bizarre pitch roller incident in Thailand
Former England player run over while warming up ‘It turns out Stoke away wasn’t so bad,’ says winger The former England winger Andros Townsend has joked Stoke away “wasn’t so bad after all” following a bizarre incident in Thailand where he was run over by a pitch roller. The ex-Tottenham and Crystal Palace attacker…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 09:00Hayen must worry about his Burnley future but fans’ fears are existential
Derby’s stoppage-time equaliser leaves Burnley winless at home since last October and financial problems are mounting The greatest moments of Burnley’s history were beamed on to a big screen before kick-off at Turf Moor, accompanied by famous lines of commentary. The final one, the moment promotion was sealed under…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 09:00Iraola returns to Bournemouth, Premier League buildup and Townsend’s bizarre accident – matchday live
News, discussion and updates before Sunday’s games This weekend’s fixtures | Mail us your thoughts How things stand in the Premier League… At Hill Dickinson Stadium, Thierno Barry fired Everton to a 1-0 win against 10-man Ipswich Town. Continue reading...
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 01:09How Newcastle unpicked Hull's back three - Shearer
Alan Shearer talking on how Newcastle United unlocked Hulls defence in there 2-1 win on Match of the Day.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 01:08How Villa's Jackson left Spurs 'battered' - Shearer
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer praises the performance of Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson, saying Tottenham's centre-halves "couldn't keep up" with the 25-year-old striker.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 00:40Arsenal score last-minute equaliser to deny Man Utd first WSL win
Arsenal steal a last gasp leveller through Smilla Holmberg, denying Eva Olid her first win as Manchester United manager in her third game in charge.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 23:39Arsenal may move for Endrick in January - Sunday's gossip
Barcelona may launch a huge offer for Haaland, Arsenal are interested in struggling Endrick, and Liverpool insist on keeping Wirtz
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 23:31Gvardiol signals return to best at left-back for Man City
Josko Gvardiol's season last time out was disrupted by a serious injury but the defender now appears to be returning towards his best by helping Manchester City to an impressive start to the new campaign.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 23:30Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick still has faith in VAR despite the derby blunder that cost his side in their home defeat by Manchester City
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 22:28A Coventry win 25 years in the making
Coventry City's win over Nottingham Forest - thanks to Jay Dasilva's goal - was a victory which was over 25 years in the making following some dark days for the Sky Blues.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 22:21Olid's Man Utd take big step forward after 'intense week'
A week ago, the picture at Manchester United looked bleak. Then on Saturday, victory was snatched away from them at Arsenal. But have we seen signs of improvement from Eva Olid's side?
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