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Mikel Arteta agrees improved Arsenal contract, set to stay into 10th year
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved contract extension that will keep him at the club into at least his 10th year, with a significant pay rise.
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England absences highlight lack of formal process for national squad withdrawals
BBC Sport reports there is no standard procedure for players to withdraw from national teams outside major tournaments; the FA uses club‑national medical talks and assessments.
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John Egan's late-career revival sees him a Premier League regular for Hull
After a 2023 Achilles injury and a short Burnley spell, John Egan rebuilt his career at Hull City, earning a new two-year deal, Premier League starts and an Ireland recall.
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Alejandro Garnacho could be at a crossroads after slow start at Aston Villa
Two months into a loan from Chelsea, Alejandro Garnacho has logged just 31 minutes for Aston Villa and remains behind several new signings in Unai Emery's pecking order.
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Rashford among four Man United players to withdraw from internationals
Manchester United confirm Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Karl Darlow and Benjamin Sesko have withdrawn from international duty amid injuries and a minor shin concern.
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Kristi Montgomery earns first Scotland call-up after Tierney and McLean withdraw
Blackburn midfielder Kristi Montgomery has been promoted to Scotland's senior squad by new coach Sebastien Pocognoli after Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean pulled out.
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160+ Irish sportspeople urge Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures with Israel
More than 160 Irish sportspeople have signed an open letter calling on the Republic of Ireland to withdraw from Nations League games against Israel on 27 Sept and 4 Oct.
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Jordan James: Wales have 'no fear' ahead of Nations League trip to Portugal
Wolverhampton midfielder Jordan James says Wales will not be overawed facing Portugal in their Nations League A opener in Lisbon on Thursday despite recent withdrawals.
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Neville criticises Manchester United's 'lack of effort' — do the numbers support him?
Gary Neville called Manchester United's performance 'absolutely pathetic' after the 1-1 draw at Fulham. Seasonal running and sprinting stats are low, but similar to the end of last
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Brentford, Liverpool and Blackburn reveal plans for new three-week international break
Premier League and Championship pause for three weeks; clubs are using staggered returns, individual programmes and behind-closed-doors friendlies for players left at home.
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Republic of Ireland name 26-man squad as Nations League campaign begins
Heimir Hallgrimsson has selected a 26-man squad for four Nations League games in 12 days, starting with Kosovo in Pristina; Nathan Collins misses out through injury.
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Wales lose Wilson, Broadhead and Darlow ahead of Nations League A campaign
Wales have been hit by three withdrawals — Harry Wilson, Nathan Broadhead and Karl Darlow — ahead of Nations League A. David Cornell, Joe Taylor and Charlie Savage called up.
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Brian Brobbey joins rare Premier League list after hat-trick in defeat
Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick in Sunderland's 5-3 loss at Manchester City — only the sixth time a player has scored a Premier League treble and still lost.
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Cole Palmer set to withdraw from England squad with minor injury
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is expected to withdraw from England's Nations League squad because of a minor injury, missing the four-match international break.
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Northern Ireland return to Nations League B as Ceadach O'Neill named in squad
Northern Ireland head back to Nations League B with Arsenal forward Ceadach O'Neill in a 28-man squad for four games in 11 days, while Conor Bradley remains sidelined.
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Brighton and Manchester City lead BBC's early Premier League rankings; Spurs last
After five matches BBC ranks Premier League season starts: Brighton and Manchester City top with 9, Tottenham sit bottom on 2. There is a break until 10 October.
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Study finds 65,722 junk-food ads shown on international feed at 2026 World Cup
Researchers using AI analysed 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup and found 65,722 adverts for foods and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar were visible for 28.1 hours.
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Ashley Williams joins Craig Bellamy's Wales backroom team
Former Wales captain Ashley Williams, capped 86 times and Euro 2016 skipper, has been added to Craig Bellamy's coaching staff alongside Alan Sheehan ahead of Nations League ties.
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