Guardiola confident City are moving in the right direction

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are heading in the right direction after a significant rebuild, vowing he still has “unfinished business” at the Etihad, nine years into his reign.

‘Very unlucky’ Odegaard sidelined for weeks

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that captain Martin Odegaard could be missing until after the November international break due to the Norwegian’s latest injury setback.

Chelsea lose Palmer for another six weeks

Cole Palmer has been ruled out of action for six more weeks with a groin problem, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

Liverpool’s lasting advantage, Postecoglou under pressure, Semenyo’s spark

Liverpool will be desperate to recapture their spark against bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend but Ruben Amorim’s men will harbour hopes of pinching a rare win at Anfield.

Barcelona count on Yamal comeback for Girona showdown

Injury-hit Barcelona expect to have Lamine Yamal back fit to face Girona in La Liga on Saturday, in a welcome boost as the Catalans aim to bounce back from a damaging defeat with the Clasico in their sights.

Dier set to miss Spurs reunion after hamstring injury

Monaco defender Eric Dier, who injured his right hamstring during training on Thursday, is likely to miss next week’s reunion with former club Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, according to sources close to the club.

African 2026 World Cup qualifying talking points

Cape Verde and Ghana turned from zeros to heroes among supporters by qualifying this week for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Haaland delivers again as City overcome Brentford test

Erling Haaland extended his blistering start to the season as the Manchester City striker sealed a 1-0 win at Brentford on Sunday.

Newcastle win piles further pressure on Postecoglou

Newcastle beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 to extend Ange Postecoglou’s wait for a win, while Crystal Palace’s 19-game unbeaten run was ended by Jack Grealish’s late winner for Everton on Sunday.

Osimhen strike sinks Liverpool, Chelsea edge Mourinho’s Benfica

A Victor Osimhen penalty gave Galatasaray victory over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea edged out Jose Mourinho’s Benfica and Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick for Real Madrid in Kazakhstan.