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• De Bruyne plays down Fernandez comparison after record Manchester City transfer

  Kevin De Bruyne has rejected suggestions that Enzo Fernandez should be regarded as his successor at Manchester City, saying the...

• Flick backs Raphinha to lead Barcelona’s attack after prolific start

  Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says Raphinha is the best option to lead the attack for now, after the Brazil winger...

• Barcelona’s perfect start tested by Valencia as Lamine Yamal fitness remains uncertain

  Barcelona travel to Valencia on Saturday with Hansi Flick aiming to make it four wins from four at the start...

• Betis expose Madrid naivety as Mourinho suffers first defeat

  Jose Mourinho said Real Madrid were outmanoeuvred by a more streetwise Real Betis side after their perfect start to the...

• Everton v Man Utd: Carrick targets repeat success in Moyes reunion

  Michael Carrick will meet his former manager David Moyes in opposite dugouts as Manchester United travel to Everton’s Hill Dickinson...

• Parrott turns hero as Real Betis end Mourinho’s perfect Real Madrid start

  Troy Parrott became an instant Real Betis hero after scoring a late winner against Real Madrid on his home debut,...

• Chelsea v Arsenal: Alonso’s high-scoring side face stern Emirates examination

  Chelsea travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal in what represents Xabi Alonso’s first major test since becoming manager, with...

• Alex Baena in Atletico Madrid plans as Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle United circle

  Atletico Madrid are planning to reject any January offers for Spain midfielder Alex Baena, despite interest from Aston Villa, Manchester...

• Chelsea weigh short-term move for Gini Wijnaldum after Enzo Fernandez transfer

  Chelsea are considering a move for former Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum after Enzo Fernandez completed a £120m transfer to Manchester...

• Parrott’s late strike and Valles’ penalty save stun Real Madrid in Betis thriller

  Real Betis held their nerve to beat Real Madrid 1-0 as Troy Parrott scored a late winner and Alvaro Valles...

• Ernest Nuamah leads Lyon to victory over Auxerre and perfect Ligue 1 start

  Ernest Nuamah scored and created another goal as Lyon beat AJ Auxerre 3-1 at the Groupama Stadium to maintain their...

• Monaco punish PSG again as Ligue 1 champions endure winless opening

  Monaco came from behind to beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Parc des Princes, extending their perfect start to three...

• Goncalo Inacio remains open to January move as AC Milan plan fresh approach

  AC Milan are expected to return for Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio in January, with the Portugal international reportedly willing to...

• Como climbed to the top of Serie A after Nico Paz scored his first goal of the season in a convincing 4-1 win over Genoa at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

  The result extended Como’s unbeaten start to three league matches and left Genoa still waiting for their first points of...

• Kees Smit says late AZ decision ended Real Madrid transfer hopes

  AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit says he chose to remain with the Dutch club after a conversation with coach Lee-Roy...

• Coventry complete delayed move for Toulouse winger Yann Gboho

  Coventry have completed the signing of Toulouse winger Yann Gboho after FIFA ratified the deal submitted before Tuesday’s transfer deadline....

• Barcelona move to secure futures of three emerging talents

  Barcelona are preparing new contract offers for Hamza Abdelkarim, Xavi Espart and Brian Farinas after the young trio made encouraging...

• Guimaraes and Mosquera miss Arsenal training before Chelsea clash

  Mikel Arteta has been handed a selection concern before Arsenal’s important London derby against Chelsea after Bruno Guimaraes and Cristhian...

• Chelsea weigh €100m move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios

  Chelsea and manager Xabi Alonso are reportedly considering a €100m bid for Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios as they look...

• Manchester City seek third straight win as Coventry City visit Etihad Stadium

  Manchester City will aim to preserve their perfect start to the season when they host Coventry City at Etihad Stadium...