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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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Aston Villa new boy Zion Suzuki deserves as much credit as anyone for their first Premier League win of the season at struggling Tottenham.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were "very far" from the standards required to compete after the Gunners lost 3-0 to Brighton - their first defeat in the Premier League this season.

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Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler highlights his team's intensity, togetherness and squad depth following their resounding 3-0 win against Arsenal in the Premier League.

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⚽️ WSL updates from the 5.30pm (BST) kick-off ⚽️ Man City scramble to WSL win over Liverpool | Mail Will 2 min Dominique Janssen, the former Arsenal defender, slides in on Olivia Smith and catches her on the ankle with a follow-through. Arsenal use the free-kick to work the ball forward, but their attack fizzles out…

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After the trials and tribulations of the transfer window Everton can be content to reach the international break unbeaten and up to fifth courtesy of victory over Ipswich. David Moyes, and Pro Ref, will also be relieved that another controversial call from a video assistant referee did not determine the outcome. Thi…

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Millwall keeper Filip Marshcall alleges he was spat at by West Ham forward Taty Castellanos during their 2-2 draw.

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Hull always knew that, sooner or later, they would lose a Premier League game but no one can say that Sergej Jakirovic’s team did not do everything in their power to try and delay that inaugural top tier defeat. After conceding two goals in the opening seven minutes Hull could easily have folded but Jakirovic’s prom…

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So much for the new Invincibles. Arsenal were brought back down to earth with a shuddering bump by a scintillating display from Brighton as Fabian Hurzeler’s vibrant side celebrated the club’s 125th anniversary in style. The special edition shirts they wore to mark the occasion will end up being collector’s items af…

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Tottenham look no closer to solving their problems as they slip to a home defeat by Aston Villa to add to their Premier League misery.

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BBC Sport's Alex Scott, Fara Williams and Anita Asante speak to London City Lionesses star Alexia Putellas, to discuss the 4-1 win at Charlton and how she is settling at her new club.

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Mystery surrounds the origin of Peter Baines, the trailblazing black footballer who played for the Welsh club, among others, during the 1940s Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article may contain the image and name of an Indigenous Australian who has died. The story has the…

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The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club says United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe "must go" after he spoke out against immigration and said the country was "on the slide".

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Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi says his side "have to be stronger" following their loss against Aston Villa in the Premier League, focusing on the squad's "behaviour" rather than their quality.

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery admires his side's resilience in their 3-2 away victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, highlighting the performances of striker Nicolas Jackson and goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.

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West Ham came from two goals down to snatch a draw from a heated London derby at Millwall. The Lions were leading at half-time through goals from Caleb Taylor and Camiel Neghli, but the visitors hit back through Mohamadou Kanté and Konstantinos Mavropanos. The Hammers, sitting top of the Championship and looking for…

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Spurs have a remarkable ability to find new ways of inflicting pain on their fanbase and they did it again on Saturday, petering out from a strong start into humiliating defeat. On the upside, they did get two goals. They were both late consolations, but beggars can’t be choosers. Aston Villa were ruthless after cap…

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London City Lionesses earn their first away win of the season, ending a four-game streak without a victory on the road, as they emphatically beat a struggling Charlton side that have lost all three of their WSL games.

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Tottenham are still looking for their first Premier League goal of the season.

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⚽️ Updates from across the grounds for Saturday’s games ⚽️ Live scoreboard | Spurs v Aston Villa – updates | Mail Scott GOAL! Stoke City 1-1 Sheffield United (McGlynn 78). Another leveller in the Championship, thanks to Jack McGlynn at the bet365. GOAL! Millwall 2-2 West Ham United (Mavropanos 80). … and now West Ha…

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Spurs scored their first goals of the season but Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendía earned the win for Villa ⚽️ Today’s fixtures | Send Daniel your thoughts via email This is the 176th meeting between the sides. Spurs have the historical edge having won 79 to Villa’s 62. There have been 32 draws. Contin…

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