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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 — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 00:04Raphinha nets hat-trick in Sevilla win to keep Barcelona top
Raphinha scores a second hat-trick in successive games as Barcelona claim a comfortable victory over Sevilla to increase their lead at the top of the La Liga table.
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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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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 21:48Moyes demands more from Everton - but don't mention Europe
Fifth in the Premier League table and yet to lose this season, Everton are on the up, but boss David Moyes wants further improvements - and don't mention Europe.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 21:24Coventry need to 'keep feet on the ground' after 'landmark' win - Lampard
Frank Lampard reacts to Coventry's "landmark" day after they earned their first top flight win in 25 years, beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground in the Premier League.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 21:24European football: Martínez double gives Inter comeback draw at Roma
Roma lead 2-0 after Manu Koné’s first-half double Strasbourg fans abuse Liam Rosenior as Paris FC win Lautaro Martínez rode to Inter ’s rescue as the Serie A champions fought back from two-down to force a 2-2 draw at Roma , in a meeting of what had been the last two sides with 100% records. Manu Koné’s double had gi…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 21:19Celtic win 'changes game' - but can they reverse Rangers' derby dominance?
Former Celtic captain Scott Brown believes a win for the Scottish champions against Rangers on Sunday "changes the game" after a turbulent week for Martin O'Neill's side.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 21:05Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta
An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton - but could the loss be the "big lesson" they needed?
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 21:00Everton's unbeaten run continues with win over 10-man Ipswich
Unbeaten Everton move up to fifth in the Premier League, with Thierno Barry's goal making the difference against 10-man Ipswich Town.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 21:00Newcastle hold off Hull to seal win at St. James' Park
Newcastle United hold off a late Hull City fightback to seal a narrow 2-1 win, putting an end to the Tigers unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 21:00Brighton cruise past Arsenal to end the champion's perfect start
Brighton secure a 3-0 victory over Premier League champions Arsenal to inflict the Gunners first defeat of the season, as the hosts celebrate their 125th anniversary.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 21:00Spurs lose again as Villa hold on for first league win
Aston Villa pick up their first win of the Premier League season after five matches, holding off a late push from a Tottenham Hotspur side who remain without a win in the league.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 19:44Manchester United Muslim fans group calls on co-owner Jim Ratcliffe to quit
Supporters’ club says billionaire should stand down after ‘completely unacceptable’ comments on the UK and empire Manchester United’s Muslim supporters’ Club (MUMSC) has called for the Premier League side’s co-owner to step down after he made “completely unacceptable” comments during a BBC interview. Sir Jim Ratclif…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 19:40Lowly Peterborough sack manager Williams
Peterborough United sack manager Luke Williams after Saturday's defeat at home by Doncaster leaves them second from bottom in League One.
BBC Sport — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 19:37Malard scores on debut as Chelsea beat Birmingham
Melvine Malard scores on her WSL debut for Chelsea as the Blues run out as comfortable winners against Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 19 Sept · 19:01De Zerbi rips into Spurs players after Villa defeat: ‘Disappointed, sad and frustrated’
Tottenham lose 3-2 at home with two late consolations ‘We can’t lose the game in this way,’ says furious manager Roberto De Zerbi tore into his failing Tottenham team after their 3-2 defeat by Aston Villa, saying “we can’t lose the game in this way”. The Italian headed straight down the tunnel at full time, but was…
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