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The TelegraphMo Salah screamer gives Arne Slot best start of any Liverpool manager
Move over Bill, Bob, Kenny and Jurgen. Arne Slot has momentarily put the Anfield legends in the shade with the best start of any Liverpool manager.
- Evening Standard
Why Arsenal beating PSG felt strangely insignificant as Champions League problem emerges
Revamped competition is already suffering from a distinct lack of jeopardy with a long road ahead
- The Telegraph
I don’t need vote of confidence, says Erik ten Hag as fog delays Manchester United
Erik Ten Hag is adamant he has backing from Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth after preparations for the crunch clash in Porto were thrown into chaos over fog delays.
- Evening Standard
What happened to Michael Schumacher, the racing driver who smashed records – then vanished
With news that the F1 icon has been seen in public for the first time in 11 years since his life-changing accident, Vicky Jessop looks back at the life and career at one of the sport’s brightest stars
- The Telegraph
How 11-v-11 practice matches and Benitez-like obsession have got Arne Slot’s Liverpool purring
Shortly after a Liverpool coach was recruited and made an instant impression with a few notable scalps, an Anfield executive made a timeless and universal observation.
- Evening Standard
Champions League table: League phase latest standings for 2024-25 season
Second week of fixtures underway
- The Guardian
Unai Emery says Aston Villa targeted Manuel Neuer in triumph over Bayern
Unai Emery said Aston Villa targeted Manuel Neuer’s sweeper-keeper habits after Jhon Durán lobbed the Bayern Munich keeper in the Champions League
- Elle
We Finally Know Why Taylor Swift Has Been Missing Chiefs Games
Wondering why Taylor Swift has skipped Travis Kelce’s latest Chiefs games? Sources reveal she has two very good reasons.
- Yahoo Sports
Champions League: The not-so-secret weapon that makes Arsenal a contender
Arsenal has scored more than two dozen goals from set pieces since the start of last season. Their latest helped beat PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday.
- Associated Press
Knicks add Karl-Anthony Towns from Timberwolves after completing three-team trade with Hornets
Karl-Anthony Towns joined the Knicks on Wednesday after the Minnesota Timberwolves sent their four-time All-Star to New York in a three-team trade that also included the Charlotte Hornets. The deal was agreed to Friday but took a few days to complete under the NBA's complicated new trade rules, meaning Towns has not been able to practice with the Knicks in their first two days of training camp in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Yahoo Sports
Lionel Messi wins record 46th trophy — because Inter Miami was great with and without him
Inter Miami clinched the MLS Supporters' Shield with a wild 3-2 win over Columbus. Messi scored twice, including a trademark free kick.
- The Daily Beast
Prince William Loses His Voice Cheering His Team to Historic Soccer Victory
Prince William lost his voice at a soccer game Wednesday night, after joining in wild celebrations as he cheered on his team, Aston Villa, to a historic victory against elite German side Bayern Munich.William, 42, was a month away from even being born at the two teams’ legendary last meeting—a European cup final in May 1982, which Villa won.The prince, sporting his new beard, looked relaxed and happy as he watched the Champions League game, no doubt buoyed by ongoing positive news about his wife
- AFP News
Chelsea's Conference League exile follows internal turmoil
Just three years after being crowned kings of Europe, Chelsea find themselves slumming it in the UEFA Conference League.That memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester City in Porto will seem a lifetime ago when Chelsea start their campaign in the unglamorous Conference League against Belgian minnows Gent on Thursday.
- Evening Standard
Manchester United XI vs Porto: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League today
Erik ten Hag handed key midfield boost for a crucial clash with the Portuguese giants
- AFP News
Baseball 'superhuman' Ohtani finds new ways to amaze among greats
Japan's Shohei Ohtani is the record-breaking baseball "superhuman" following in the footsteps of the legendary Babe Ruth who has also earned comparisons to American sporting greats Michael Jordan and Tom Brady."You can compare him to the Jordans and the Tom Bradys of the world," said Deion Sanders, an NFL Hall of Famer who also played for nine seasons in MLB. "That's who he is.
- People
Coco Gauff Helps Injured Naomi Osaka Walk Off Court After She's Forced to Forfeit Game Due to Back Problems
The moment happened during the China Open on Tuesday, Oct. 1, when Osaka retired in the second set due to a back injury
- Evening Standard
Porto vs Manchester United: Europa League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today
Under-pressure Erik ten Hag faces a crunch clash in Portugal after Tottenham rout
- Evening Standard
Conor McGregor was 'asked to leave' after entering Arsenal pitch and play-fighting with Bukayo Saka
The UFC star was reportedly escorted from the pitch by security at the Emirates Stadium
- The Telegraph
Former Manchester United coach accuses Erik ten Hag of lacking ‘fire and passion’
Erik ten Hag’s former assistant Benni McCarthy has claimed the Manchester United manager lacks some “fire” and passion” and accused a number of players of not training hard enough.
- The Telegraph
Celtic suffer Champions League humiliation as Borussia Dortmund run riot
Celtic got a taste of their own medicine in Germany as they came crashing back down to earth with a 7-1 Champions League thrashing against Borussia Dortmund.