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'No excuses' - but is Villa's stadium rebuild affecting team?

With Villa Park's North Stand currently closed for building work, is the reduced capacity affecting Aston Villa's performances?

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Dembélé praises Donnarumma ahead of Man City showdown

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Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain, state-backed giants meet under financial cloud

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, two state-backed heavyweights, meet at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday at 21:00 in the Champions League, with City under scrutiny after a ruling by an...

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AC Milan Renewals: Pavlovic Signs Until 2031, Pulisic and Rabiot Next

Milan’s contract renewal plan has moved into full swing. Strahinja Pavlovic kicked off the series of extensions yesterday, signing his new contract with the Rossoneri at the club’s headquarters in the afternoon. His deal has therefore been extended from the

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Is it too early to write off Bradley Barcola at Liverpool?

Bradley Barcola became Liverpool’s third £110 + million player this summer, and so far he has struggled. It is far too early to write the Frenchman off as a...

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Champions League anthem returns as Villarreal welcome Napoli to La Cerámica

Champions League nights returned to Estadio de la Cerámica on Tuesday as Villarreal hosted SSC Napoli in the league phase, the anthem ringing out again for the club's sixth campaign.According...

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Fabrizio Romano details what he expects United to do with Carrick “in the next hours” following Atletico defeat

Manchester United's winless streak extends to five after a loss to Atlético Madrid, with Michael Carrick under increasing pressure. The post Fabrizio Romano details what he expects United to do with Carrick “in the next hours” following Atletico defeat appeared

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After Red Card Drama in Stavanger: Olise Surprises Bayern Fans

Michael Olise had a bitter Champions League night during FC Bayern’s 3-3 draw against Viking Stavanger. The Frenchman was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for an unnecessary foul, thereby contributing to Munich’s late loss of a point.

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"It's Still His House" - Enzo Maresca Pays Tribute to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City Career Ahead of Paris Saint-Germain Return

Enzo Maresca has vowed that the Etihad Stadium is still Pep Guardiola's home as the Catalan prepares to return for Manchester City's UEFA Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

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Opinion: Is it too early to write off Bradley Barcola at Liverpool?

Bradley Barcola arrived at Anfield for £123m this summer, and he hasn't hit the ground running.

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‘Sorry’… Andrey Santos apologises to Man Utd fans and makes Michael Carrick statement

Manchester United midfielder Andrey Santos has issued an apology to supporters following the 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid. Andrey Santos returned to the Manchester United ...

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Former Juventus shot-stopper Emanuele Belardi believes ‘this’ Tottenham loanee is worth signing permanently

The post Former Juventus shot-stopper Emanuele Belardi believes ‘this’ Tottenham loanee is worth signing permanently appeared first on To The Lane And Back . Guglielmo Vicario moved to Juventus on loan from Tottenham in the summer. Guglielmo Vicario left Tottenham

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No matter what Manchester City do, someone is offended as Enzo Maresca scoffs at ‘celebration gate’.

According to some, the players, staff, and fans of Manchester City cannot celebrate anything achieved on the pitch with too much vigour. This risks offending many as the fallout from City’s 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield has illustrated. Oddly,

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☀️ Juve eye Balogun-Sorloth, Milan-Inacio, Roma-Endrick: morning news

The three days of European cup action for Italian teams begin with two defeats. Inter and Napoli fall to Bruges and Villarreal respectively. Tonight, it is Roma and Como’s turn...

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Gazzetta: Moreira-Pulisic, AC Milan’s creative duo eye European breakthrough

It is not because of Saelemaekers’ injury, nor because of the need to manage the squad’s resources: Diego Moreira has earned his place on merit and intends to hold on to it throughout this run of closely spaced fixtures. As

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Cancelo praises Galatasaray atmosphere after continuing goalscoring form in Barcelona win [video]

Cancelo is in goalscoring form [Getty Images]Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona João Cancelo continued his recent run of goalscoring form by grabbing the equaliser as Barcelona came from behind to record an impressive...

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6 duels, 4 final-third passes: United poor, but one unlikely Red ‘comes out with credit’ despite ‘difficult’ task

Ayden Heaven has been praised for his showing against Atletico Madrid, despite Manchester United falling to a 2-0 defeat last night.The hosts opening the scoring inside the first 60 seconds...

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Letexier meets Vinicius and Mourinho again after the Lisbon scandal

Some reunions come as a surprise, while others seem scripted by a screenwriter looking to stir things up. François Letexier will referee tonight’s Roma–Real Madrid match (21:00, Movistar Liga de...

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When In Rome: 14 Oct. 2026

Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job,

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Mourinho seeks calm after Villarreal storm

Jose Mourinho has sought to cool tensions with match officials before Real Madrid’s Champions League trip to Roma on Wednesday, a sentimental return to the Stadio Olimpico. The head coach...

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Eddie Howe turned down Champions League club approach

Eddie Howe has already turned down the chance to return to management, with the former Newcastle United boss rejecting an approach from French side Lens last month. The 48-year-old has been out of work since leaving St James’ Park at

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Arsenal injury update: Piero Hincapie, Christos Tzolis, Martin Zubimendi latest news and return dates

Gunners gain another long-term absenteeThe Gunners’ boss was handed two new injuries after the final whistle of Saturday’s defeat of Leeds as both Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie picked up...

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Manchester City/PSG – Predicted Champions League line-ups

This Wednesday, on Matchday 2 of the 2026–2027 Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) face Manchester City (8th) at the Etihad Stadium (kick-off at 9pm, live on Canal+). Ahead of the...

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Enrique challenges PSG to match Real Madrid's UCL threepeat

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has challenged his reigning European champions to replicate Real Madrid's historic achievement of winning three consecutive Champions League crowns. Having guided the French heavyweights to back-to-back continental triumphs, the Spanish tactician remains determined to

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Manchester City vs PSG: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven

Following on from their 3-0 win over Liverpool, Manchester City return to action tonight when they take on PSG at the Etihad Stadium. Tonight’s match is the second UEFA Champions League league phase fixture for both teams. Each side won

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AFC Bournemouth ‘open to offers’ in January for Alex Scott — report

Chelsea were heavily linked with Alex Scott in the summer as our preferred replacement for Enzo Fernández, but Bournemouth were unwilling to do business — and less and less so the later we got in the transfer window — so

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South African striker swaps Sunday league for Champions League

A former student from Rotherham has climbed the football ladder from the bottom up.

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Milan vs Atalanta: Rossoneri favourites despite six-match winless run against the Bergamo side as odds and team news emerge

AC Milan welcome Atalanta to San Siro on Sunday looking to extend their unbeaten Serie A start. Atalanta's impressive recent record against the Rossoneri, however, suggests a challenging afternoon. AC Milan are favourites with the bookmakers, while comparisons available through

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Garnacho reaches decision between Chelsea return and Aston Villa stay

Alejandro Garnacho reportedly wants to make his stay at Aston Villa permanent, despite struggling for regular football since arriving from Chelsea during the summer. The Argentina international joined Villa on a season-long loan after just one campaign at Stamford Bridge,

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Liverpool target €60m Villarreal star Alberto Moleiro at Andoni Iraola's request

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Villarreal attacking midfielder Alberto Moleiro as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the January transfer window.According to reports from Spain, the...