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Manzambi’s first goal helps Aston Villa beat Tottenham as Suzuki stars

Aston Villa earned their first league win of the season at Tottenham. Johan Manzambi scored his first Villa goal as Zion Suzuki produced the top rating.

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Arsenal name 4-2-3-1 XI for Brighton with Guimaraes full league debut, Timber starts

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal's 4-2-3-1 line-up for the Premier League trip to Brighton; Bruno Guimaraes makes his full league debut and Jurrien Timber starts.

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Motsepe urges urgency as Kenya races to ready Afcon 2027 venues

CAF president Patrice Motsepe warned Kenya to speed up stadium and facility work after inspecting Kasarani and the new Talanta Stadium ahead of Afcon 2027.

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Brighton mark 125th as club rises from stadium crisis to European nights

Brighton celebrate 125 years after the Goldstone sale and exile in the 1990s, now competing in Europe while sitting fifth early in their 10th Premier League season.

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Aston Villa and Tottenham meet after costly summers and slow starts

Aston Villa and Tottenham meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after 10 signings each and more than £500m combined spending, yet both sit in the Premier League bottom four.

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Alonso: 'Everything was disappointing' after Brentford put three past Chelsea

Alonso described Chelsea's display as 'disappointing' after Brentford scored three to remain unbeaten. Chelsea also missed Joao Pedro and continue to struggle defensively.

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Arsenal open to loan move for Max Dowman if it aids his development

Arsenal say they will consider loaning 16-year-old Max Dowman if it benefits his progress. He becomes eligible on 31 December and the winter window opens the following day.

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Igor Thiago ends drought as Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 and move third

Brentford moved up to third after a 3-0 win over Chelsea. Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and substitute Fabio Carvalho scored as Chelsea extended a three-game league drought.

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Liverpool scout £51.5m-rated Kees Smit as top clubs circle young midfielder

Liverpool watched 20-year-old Kees Smit in AZ's Europa League tie as Chelsea, Tottenham and others track the £51.5m-rated midfielder. Plus updates on Arthur Dias and Folarin Balogu

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Barcelona optimistic as talks begin for Manchester United teen JJ Gabriel

Barcelona have opened talks with Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel, who has asked to leave and could sign elsewhere when he turns 16 in October, reports say.

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Senegal job an 'absolute dream' for new boss Vieira

Former France international Patrick Vieira, a World Cup winner in 1998, says taking charge of Senegal, the nation of his birth, is an "honour".

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Will England boss Tuchel 'embrace the chaos'?

After the World Cup, England boss Thomas Tuchel wanted greater control. Two months on, he is keen to "embrace the chaos" after naming his squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.

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Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad

Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for their upcoming Nations League games.

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Elding ready for Irish chance after passport delay

Hibernian striker Owen Elding receives his first official call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for the start of their Nations League campaign.

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From depression after Chelsea injury to playing non-league at 37

Sam Hutchinson is getting ready to play for Farnham Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup - 19 years after making his Chelsea debut under Jose Mourinho.

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