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Atalanta are considering former Tottenham boss Igor Tudor as the leading candidate to replace under-fire manager Maurizio Sarri, with the club and dressing room restless after a 4-4 draw with Frosinone and a Conference League defeat to Ajax left them on ten points from eight games.

Cole Palmer avoids Manchester United ban as Spurs red card shifts to Liverpool EFL Cup tie

Chelsea's Cole Palmer will serve his one-match ban from his red card against Tottenham in the EFL Cup fourth-round tie at Liverpool rather than the Premier League clash with Manchester United, because red-card suspensions apply across all domestic competitions. Palmer was sent off for two second-half yellow cards against Spurs.

Crystal Palace weigh up Sean Dyche and Thomas Frank as Pierre Sage’s reign unravels

Pierre Sage’s Crystal Palace tenure is under severe pressure after a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle, with summer recruitment failures and defensive collapse contributing to the crisis. Sean Dyche and Thomas Frank are among the leading candidates to replace him.

Manchester United identify Eddie Howe as leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick

The i Paper reports Manchester United executives discussed sacking head coach Michael Carrick on Sunday night amid the club’s worst Premier League start in 40 years, with Eddie Howe emerging as the preferred replacement for director of football Jason Wilcox. Howe is said to be interested despite wanting a break after leaving Newcastle, while Julian Nagelsmann, Unai Emery and Antonio Conte are also linked.

Wirtz denied first Premier League goal as Liverpool beat Brighton, Tresoldi bags third hat-trick in a month

Liverpool ended Brighton’s six-game winning run with a 2-0 win as Florian Wirtz’s apparent opener was ruled an own goal by Pascal Groß. Nicolas Tresoldi scored his third hat-trick in 26 days for Club Brugge, Kylian Mbappé hit brace number 100 for Real Madrid in El Clásico, and ex-Bundesliga defenders Lutsharel Geertruida and Jeremiah St. Juste clashed after a PSV-Feyenoord clash.

Bournemouth’s Old Trafford win puts Rose’s revival into gear

James Hill says Bournemouth’s early-season struggles under Marco Rose are giving way to momentum after a 3-0 win at Manchester United extended their winning streak to four matches.

Terland's late equaliser ends Manchester City's perfect WSL start in derby draw

Elisabeth Terland struck in the 89th minute to earn Manchester United a 1-1 draw with Manchester City in the WSL derby at Progress with Unity Stadium, ending City's 100% start to the season. Khadija Shaw had given City the lead in the 66th minute on her 100th WSL appearance, but her clearing header teed up Terland's late leveller. United become the first side to take points off City this term, while City sit second behind Chelsea on goal difference.

Maresca Tells Manchester City to Be More Clinical After Aston Villa Inflict First Premier League Defeat

Enzo Maresca has urged his Manchester City side to be more efficient in the final third after their perfect Premier League start ended in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa, where Nicolas Jackson punished errors from Marc Guehi and Gianluigi Donnarumma despite City dominating the shot count.

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has urged 18-year-old Rio Ngumoha to ignore the growing hype and focus on his performances after the teenager's man-of-the-match display in the Champions League win over Villarreal. Iraola also praised the support network around the club's academy graduates, including Trey Nyoni and Lewis Koumas, ahead of Brighton's visit.

James Maddison was forced off early in the second half of Tottenham's London derby at Chelsea on Saturday, handing Roberto De Zerbi another fitness headache as the midfielder walked straight down the tunnel at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham secured a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge, where Mike Penders punched a corner into his own net before Cole Palmer was sent off. Mathys Tel sealed Spurs’ first league win away to Chelsea since 2018 with a late solo goal.

Nicolas Jackson double sinks Manchester City as Aston Villa striker fast-tracks his Villa Park success

Nicolas Jackson scored both of Aston Villa's shots on target in a 2-1 win over Manchester City, a return that underlines a fast start since his £65m move from Chelsea as Ollie Watkins' replacement.

Fabregas Admits He Underestimated Matic as Como Beat Sassuolo 2-0 to Back Up Manchester United Scalp

Cesc Fabregas revealed he made three half-time changes specifically to neutralise former Chelsea teammate Nemanja Matic as Como followed up their 4-1 Champions League win over Manchester United with a comfortable 2-0 Serie A victory over Sassuolo, with Tasos Douvikas scoring twice off the bench.

Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City: Jackson Double Punishes Guéhi and Donnarumma Blunders as City's Perfect Start Ends

Nicolas Jackson scored in either half as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park, ending Enzo Maresca's side's perfect Premier League start. Marc Guéhi's miscontrol gifted Villa the opener and Gianluigi Donnarumma's goalkeeping error allowed Jackson's second, after Erling Haaland had briefly levelled. City failed to become only the third team to win their opening eight Premier League games.

Michael Carrick's Manchester United future could hinge on this weekend's meeting with Brighton, with Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann among the names in the frame and Fabian Hurzeler and Unai Emery admired but tied to long-term deals.

Antonio Conte has issued a furious statement denying he is in 'advanced negotiations' with any club, hitting out at reports about his demands and his so-called 'strong personality' as Manchester United continue to be linked with the out-of-work Italian.

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso says goalkeeper Emi Martinez is improving after surgery on a head injury sustained against Everton, with a return expected in a few weeks. Mike Penders is set to start in goal against Tottenham.

Delap blanks on Ipswich return as Forest held 1-1 at Portman Road

Liam Delap failed to find the net on his return to Portman Road as Nottingham Forest were held to a 1-1 draw by Ipswich Town. Neco Williams put Forest ahead before Nikola Milenkovic’s back-pass error allowed Julio Enciso to equalise, and Delap missed a late gilt-edged chance.

Xabi Alonso says composure and experience have helped Chelsea avoid red cards this season after collecting 11 dismissals last season.

Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham’s injury list is a normal part of football and insists he has confidence in the club’s medical team before Saturday’s trip to Chelsea.