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Lisandro Martinez believes Manchester United suffered an "injustice" as Erling Haaland's contentious goal saw them lose 1-0 to 10-man Manchester City. United played against 10 men from the 23rd minute of the Manchester derby after Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes after a coming together. It did not prove to be a turning point as United struggled to make their numerical advantage count – albeit hitting the woodwork twice – before the winner came in the 60th minute. Haaland rifled home Josko Gvardiol's cross, with the offside flag initially going up to cut his celebrations short, but the onfield decision was overturned following a VAR review. However, United were left aggrieved after Enzo Fernandez, being marked by Martinez, attempted to get on the end of the cross, having strayed past the backline when the delivery went into the box. The goal stood as Fernandez had not made contact with the ball, bu...

Well, over the last two weeks there have been positives from Tottenham Hotspur . That said, under Roberto De Zerbi this term, it's all rather moving at a slow pace. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/GY08n6u via IFTTT

Leeds United and Newcastle United conclude Premier League gameweek four on Monday evening when they meet at Elland Road in a clash between two teams that have yet to taste defeat in the league this season. The hosts are looking to bounce back from a dramatic EFL Cup exit against Chelsea, while the Magpies arrive in West Yorkshire after progressing in the competition and continuing their encouraging start under Matthias Jaissle. Verdict: Draw Best odds: 13/5 Bookmaker: 888sport Leeds United Leeds may have exited the EFL Cup in spectacular fashion on Wednesday night, but there were still positives for Daniel Farke to take from the nine-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge. The Whites raced into a two-goal lead against Chelsea before ultimately suffering a 6-3 defeat, ending an unbeaten start to the campaign. While the collapse was painful, Leeds can take some encouragement from the fact that they pushed one of the league’s most dangerous teams to the limit and forced Xabi Alonso ...

Aston Villa ’s Premier League problems continued as Igor Jesus struck late to hand Nottingham Forest a 2-1 victory at Villa Park, but one bright spark was summer signing Ibrahim Mbaye. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/IkgW2Nl via IFTTT

Manchester United welcome rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford on Sunday having scored 11 goals in their last three matches in all competitions. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/J9TfXax via IFTTT

Cameron Knowles acknowledged Minnesota United's recent form has not been good enough with time running out, but he is confident they can get back to winning ways against St. Louis City SC. Minnesota suffered another loss in midweek, going down 2-1 to FC Dallas to follow up a 5-4 loss at the Portland Timbers. They have now won just one of their last 13 matches in MLS, leaving them 11th in the Western Conference, sitting one point behind ninth-place San Diego FC. With 10 games left to play in the regular season, Knowles conceded that Minnesota needed to get back to winning ways sooner rather than later. "The road is running out in terms of games in order to get the points to get above the line," he said. "We know we have to get points. The task doesn't change – the opportunity is still there for us. "We have a lot of belief in this group, and when we are at our best, we can compete with anyone." St. Louis City, meanwhile, are flying high, si...

Bayer Leverkusen coach Carles Martinez believes his team are going up against the best side in the Bundesliga on Saturday, as they visit table-topping Augsburg. Augsburg are one of four teams on maximum points after two matchdays in the Bundesliga, with Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund and Elversberg also earning two victories. And, having followed up a 3-0 win over Schalke with an eye-catching 4-1 success at Eintracht Frankfurt last Sunday, Augsburg ended a Bundesliga matchday at the top of the table for the first time in their history.  It is the first time a team other than Bayern Munich have been top at the end of a matchday since MD2 of 2024-25 (Heidenheim), ending their streak of 67 matchdays at the top. And Martinez, whose Leverkusen side have three points on the board after losing 3-2 to Elversberg and routing Union Berlin 4-0, does not feel the hosts' start is a flash in the pan. "They're top of the table, so they're currently the best team in the leagu...

Rangers have found their rhythm just in time for the first Old Firm derby of the season, but Sunday will reveal how much substance there is behind their revival. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/OgZrf42 via IFTTT

Liverpool and Manchester United have made a habit of mopping up young talent in recent years, recruiting teenage prospects from around the globe long before they're household names. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/k6MaKtj via IFTTT

Tottenham spent more than £300 million this summer, but Roberto De Zerbi still appears to want another answer at centre forward. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/T3vJWc8 via IFTTT

Bayern Munich kick off their Champions League campaign on Thursday evening when Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt visit the Allianz Arena for the opening match of the league phase. The German giants enter the competition with ambitions of going one step further after reaching last season’s semi-finals, while Bodo/Glimt are determined to prove that their impressive rise on the European stage is no fluke. Verdict: Both teams to score Best odds: 5/8 Bookmaker: BetUS Bayern Munich Bayern Munich begin another Champions League journey with expectations as high as ever. Vincent Kompany’s side reached the semi-finals last season and remain among the favourites to challenge for European football’s biggest prize. The Bavarians enjoyed a strong start to the new campaign, winning the German Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund before collecting victories in domestic competition. That run was halted at the weekend, however, when newly-promoted Schalke 04 frustrated them in a goa...

Aston Villa finally have something to build on after Tuesday night's Champions League win at Club Brugge, but one victory can't completely disguise a deeply uncomfortable opening to the season. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/nYjE0qm via IFTTT

Manuel Neuer is hoping to lead Bayern Munich to glory in the Champions League as he aims to end his illustrious career with a third European crown.  Bayern begin their quest for Champions League glory on Thursday against Bodo/Glimt at Allianz Arena as they look to improve on last season's shortcomings in Europe.  Vincent Kompany's side were eliminated in the semi-finals by eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain, losing 6-5 on aggregate to extend their wait for another European crown.  The Bundesliga giants last won the Champions League in 2019-20 when they defeated PSG in the final, but they have fallen short of winning a seventh title in the competition.   Neuer has won the Champions League twice during his time with Bayern and is in line to make his 162nd appearance in the competition this week. Of all the goalkeepers to play in the Champions League, only Real Madrid's Iker Casillas (177) has appeared more.  On August 28, Neu...

David Moyes has confirmed Everton are exploring the free agent market after a turbulent summer transfer window which has left the Toffees sapped of strength and depth. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/TYFnb13 via IFTTT

Ryan Richter believes the Philadelphia Union's upturn in form is down to the impressive performances of Cavan Sullivan, who once again shone in their last MLS outing.  Philadelphia extended their unbeaten league run to eight matches thanks to a 2-0 win over CF Montreal, with Danley Jean Jacques and Sullivan on target at Subaru Park. Sullivan scored his third goal in as many games, becoming the youngest player in MLS history to record a five-game goal contribution streak at 16 years and 342 days old. He also had a team-high three shots on target, while only Bruno Damiani and Milan Iloski had more touches in the opposition box (seven) than Sullivan's six. The Union are now up to ninth in the Eastern Conference ahead of taking on FC Cincinnati in midweek, and interim boss Richter has lauded Sullivan's "incredible" talent. "He is finishing plays off, getting himself into positions to score goals that don't all need to be like his goal agains...

Whilst it's not been the easiest of starts for Derek McInnes , three wins in the last three games should go a long way towards strengthening his status as Rangers manager. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/nXDhrL9 via IFTTT

If Everton were in a boxing match this season, they would have been knocked down in the first round, dragging themselves up from the canvas to land an almighty sucker punch of their own. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/X9vziAo via IFTTT

For long stages of the clash with Manchester United this afternoon, it looked as though Everton ’s unbeaten start to the new campaign was evaporating in front of their very eyes. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/bShJNpm via IFTTT

Getting their Champions League charge underway on Tuesday night, Manchester City will travel to the Estadio do Dragao when they meet Porto. With a stacked Champions League schedule pencilled in, there are a host of eye-catching betting promotions available. Verdict: Gabriel Veiga Over 0.5 shots on target Best Odds: 13/8 Bookmaker:   BetUS Porto Starting with the hosts, crowned Portuguese champions for the first time since back in 2022 last season, Porto have once again embarked on a dominant start to proceedings. Almost universally regarded as the standout contender to defend their domestic crown this year, the Dragons will be relishing a heavyweight Champions League opener on Tuesday night. Last seen over the weekend clinching a 2-1 victory at home against Moreirense, Francesco Farioli’s men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. In fact, Porto have won all of their opening five Primeira Liga appearances by an aggregate score of 11-1 and they already hold a five-point b...

Nottingham Forest were forced to settle for a point after Neco Williams saw a second half goal ruled out in their 0-0 draw with Tottenham at the City Ground. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/rzRMANp via IFTTT

Niko Kovac acknowledged Borussia Dortmund were "lucky", but praised their "fantastic display of energy" during their comeback victory over Hoffenheim. Dortmund recovered from 2-0 down to prevail 3-2 at SNP Arena, and make it two wins from two at the start of this Bundesliga season. Goals from Leon Avdullahu and Tim Lemperle had put Hoffenheim in control by the 54th minute, but Serhou Guirassy and Fabio Silva completed the visitors' comeback, before a late Albian Hajdari own-goal gave them all three points. It marked the first time Dortmund had come back from at least two goals down to win a Bundesliga away game since beating Eintracht Frankfurt by the same scoreline in January 2022. "It was a lucky win, you have to say that, especially when you win the game thanks to an own-goal," Kovac said. Family pic.twitter.com/fBeQsFAF1L — Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) September 5, 2026 "But it was a fantastic display...

Roberto De Zerbi has revealed it was not his decision to leave Richarlison out of Tottenham's Premier League squad. Spurs submitted their 25-man squad for the first half of the campaign on Thursday, with Richarlison left out, while injured duo Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert were included. Richarlison led Spurs in both goals (12) and direct goal contributions (17) across all competitions last season. The Brazilian has been open about his desire to leave Spurs in this window, though a potential return to Everton fell through on deadline day. He is now linked with a move to Trabzonspor, with the transfer deadline for Turkish clubs set for Friday, while he has until Sunday to join a Saudi Pro League side. However, if he stays with Spurs, he will not be able to play in the Premier League, though De Zerbi believes that was the obvious outcome. "It was not my decision. It is the normal decision," said the Spurs boss. Finishing touches    @Betano_UK pic.t...

Nottingham Forest return to the City Ground on Saturday afternoon knowing their meeting with Tottenham already carries importance. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/XnkA2CK via IFTTT

Tottenham Hotspur have left Richarlison out of their Premier League squad, and according to Fabrizio Romano , the Brazilian forward is keen on leaving North London to join Trabzonspor. He has already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Turkish Super Lig club, where he would be earning three times more than at Spurs. The two clubs are yet to reach an agreement over a transfer fee. Spurs have already rejected two offers from Trabzonspor, the first one of £15 million and the second of £20 million, but another one is expected to come imminently. Richarlison arrived to England in 2017, and having spent a year with Watford and four with Everton, he joined Spurs for just over £50 million in 2022. At the age of 29 and with under a year left on his contract, he obviously isn’t interested in being a part of Roberto De Zerbi’s attempt to revive the team that barely avoided relegation at the end of last season. The post Richarlison left out of Spurs squad as he eyes Trabz...

The summer transfer window might be over, but Newcastle United technical director Ross Wilson is still hard at work as he plans to carve out new strategies for Matthias Jaissle. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/bVYNvce via IFTTT

Celtic have spent the week rebuilding their squad without allowing the transfer scramble to interrupt their Premiership momentum. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/urYKSUJ via IFTTT

According to French journalist Fabrice Hawkins , Liverpool made a late effort to sign Malo Gusto from Chelsea, but the London Blues were not interested in sanctioning a temporary move. Liverpool’s squad looks extremely thin when it comes to the right-back position, with Jeremie Frimpong continuously underwhelming both in attack and in defence, and Conor Bradly still having a l ong way to go to return to action after suffering a serios knee injury which required surgery. There is the possibility of Ronald Araujo playing there, but that would in turn weaken the centre-back selection, which doesn’t look too good either even with the Barcelona loanee. Gusto was seen as an excellent short-term option, boasting sufficient Premier League experience, but Liverpool wouldn’t commit any significant funds towards that transfer mere hours before the closing of the window, and Chelsea insisted that only an offer of a permanent move for the 23-year-old would be considered. The po...

The summer window of 2026/27 has been one of change for Newcastle United , as the hierarchy try to rebuild the club following the loss of numerous key figures. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/cBOm9VE via IFTTT

Liverpool are now planning a move for Brighton star Yankuba Minteh next year, with AS Monaco's Lamine Camara also of interest after his move to Chelsea fell through. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/DvWUV7j via IFTTT

The transfer window has left a sour taste in many of the Premier League 's biggest mouths, but Chelsea are grinning after a summer of emphatic business. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/mRiAqQa via IFTTT

Like many clubs, Sunderland have left their business until the late stages of the transfer window. The Black Cats took a while to get going in the market, but recently took their number of additions to three fresh faces with Dayann Methalie and Jules Ahoka joining Thomas Meunier. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/XI8moEj via IFTTT

Leeds United chiefs are aiming to add another attacker to Daniel Farke 's squad before the summer transfer window officially slams shut later tonight. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/MqVjNxg via IFTTT

Celtic are working on various deals to bolster Martin O'Neill 's options across the pitch before the summer transfer window officially slams shut on Thursday. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/MLyFGqm via IFTTT