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The TelegraphMan City could be expelled from all competitions, not just the Premier League
Manchester City are in danger of being thrown out of more than just the Premier League if they are found guilty of serious breaches of its financial rules.
- The Telegraph
Arne Slot has sent a clear message to Darwin Nunez – now he must listen
Darwin Nunez was sitting on the bench, the £80 million investment in his potential increasingly scrutinised, when the manager mapped his route back into the starting XI.
- Evening Standard
Martin Zubimendi 'regrets rejecting Liverpool' and 'hopes for January transfer'
The Real Sociedad star is having second thoughts
- The Telegraph
Arsenal held to dispiriting draw by Atalanta in Champions League
A good goalkeeper cannot win you a match but he can certainly prevent you from losing it, as David Raya did for Arsenal here. In a footballing storm conjured by an endlessly awkward Atalanta side, Arsenal’s point was Raya’s point. Arsenal’s survival was Raya’s work.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal highlighted ‘Aaron Ramsdale problem’ in Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario
The Spurs keeper ‘gets too involved with players around him’
- Evening Standard
Champions League table: League phase latest standings for 2024-25 season
New era for the game’s significantly revamped elite club competition begins this week
- The Independent
Michael Jordan sparks health concerns among fans after recent public appearance
Fans expressed concern after seeing Michael Jordan at the Barcelona versus AS Monaco game on September 19
- The Independent
F1 Singapore GP LIVE: Practice schedule and FP2 results after George Russell crash
F1 live updates from the Marina Bay Street Circuit as Norris flourishes and Red Bull struggle in Friday practice
- The Telegraph
Max Verstappen punished with community service for swearing in press conference
Max Verstappen has been handed a community service order for swearing during Thursday’s FIA press conference in Singapore as the row over drivers’ language deepened.
- Evening Standard
Manchester United XI vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injuries for Premier League
Red Devils travel to Selhurst Park after 7-0 win over Barnsley
- Evening Standard
Alisson injury: Liverpool goalkeeper doubtful for Bournemouth clash as Arne Slot delivers update
Brazilian could miss Anfield meeting with deputy Caoimhin Kelleher on standby
- Evening Standard
Arsenal star who has 'gone next level' before Man City clash revealed: 'Unbelievable'
Gunners boast the Premier League’s most miserly defence as they prepare for key title clash
- The Independent
McLaren told to modify ‘mini-DRS’ rear-wing after Red Bull appeal
Footage from McLaren’s onboard camera raised questions about their rear-wing flexibility
- The Telegraph
Sean Dyche: It’s ‘absolute nonsense’ to say I have £5m ‘sacking clause’
Sean Dyche has declared his Everton reign a “success” and has hit back at claims he would profit from a £5 million “sacking clause” in his deal.
- Associated Press
Former Arsenal soccer player arrested for alleged $800,000 drug smuggling from Thailand
A soccer player who once appeared for Arsenal in the Champions League has been charged in connection with trying to smuggle cannabis worth 600,000 pounds ($800,000) through a British airport. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who currently plays for Scottish second-tier team Greenock Morton, was arrested at his home near Glasgow early Wednesday, the Press Association agency reported Thursday. Emmanuel-Thomas was detained by police and taken to the northern English city of Carlisle to be questioned, the National Crime Agency said.
- Evening Standard
Mikel Arteta eyes 'another step' at Arsenal in fresh Martin Odegaard injury update
Gunners head to Manchester City in huge Premier League clash
- The Telegraph
Emma Raducanu vows to play more often after reaching quarter-finals in Korea
Emma Raducanu offered an unexpected take on her controversial scheduling issues on Thursday, stressing the importance of match play and claiming that she had been “nursing a few niggles in the last couple months that I kept pretty quiet”.
- Evening Standard
Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou makes Ivan Toney transfer admission after record Dominic Solanke deal
Spurs boss reflects on hectic summer striker chase ahead of facing a Toney-less Brentford this weekend
- The Telegraph
Man City vs Arsenal predictions: Our experts on who will win biggest Premier League game of season
The biggest match of the Premier League season so far takes place on Sunday with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal taking on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
- The Telegraph
Top players’ contracts will run out in the middle of Club World Cup
Leading players due to appear at Fifa’s expanded Club World Cup next summer have asked for clarification on the status of those whose contracts expire at the end of June – midway through the controversial new tournament.