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Midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler has started in his Bundesliga debut as a plethora of Socceroos stars made their mark in Europe on Saturday. Cristian Volpato scored a terrific goal for Serie A club Sassuolo, Mohamed Toure claimed a double for Championship side Norwich City, and Lucas Herrington enjoyed a second Premier League win with Hull City. Meanwhile, goalkeepers Patrick Beach and Maty Ryan continued their fine form with Troyes and Levante…

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has branded claims that his side lacked motivation in their defeat to Hull City as “lazy.” Carrick’s team have been accused of playing without passion and flight in their 2-0 defeat at MKM Stadium on the opening weekend of the season. – Carrick: Baleba needs 2-3 weeks before Utd debut – Premier League transfers: All confirmed ins, outs – Man United…

LONDON — Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have all asked to leave the club. The trio were left out of Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United, although Sarr was also nursing a hamstring issue. Sources have told ESPN that Juventus are considering a move for Sarr and De Zerbi confirmed all three players will be given the chance to…

Manchester City are in talks to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool, sources have told ESPN. City have been given encouragement that Gakpo is interested in a move to the Etihad Stadium and are pressing ahead with discussions. The Dutchman — who started Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday — is one of a number of forwards who have been considered to boost Enzo Maresca’s squad along with Everton‘s…

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola revealed his frustration after being unable to make substitutions before Nottingham Forest were awarded a crucial penalty at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds needed to come from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw for a second successive week in the Premier League after Forest had gone ahead for a second time with a 70th-minute Morgan Gibbs-White spot-kick. Referee Sam Barrott awarded the penalty after Neco Williams…

After two Premier League games, Tottenham are winless. Newcastle struck twice in the second half to condemn Spurs to a second defeat in-a-row in the league. Despite the boost that came midweek with confirming the signings of Sávio and Omar Marmoush, along with progressing to the next round of the Carabao Cup, Spurs fell to defeat here at home. It marked the first time they have lost at home under…

Sergej Jakirovic told his Hull players they must stay humble after they continued their perfect start to life back in the Premier League with a 1-0 win away to old Championship rivals Coventry. Liam Millar came off the bench to win it with a swift counter attack in the 82nd minute, holding his nerve to slot home a little over five minutes after squandering a similar chance. Coming off last…

Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of full-back Daniel Muñoz from fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace, sources have told ESPN. The deal for Muñoz, 30, is worth in the region of £20m. He would be a key signing for Forest and would likely vie with Ola Aina for a starting spot on the right flank. Muñoz moved to Palace in 2024 from Genk for around £6m and…

Everton fans threatened to “riot” if the club cash in on teenage winger Harrison Armstrong. England under-19 international Armstrong was reportedly the subject of a £40million offer from Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest ahead of Saturday afternoon’s game away to Bournemouth. The 19-year-old academy graduate started for the Toffees at the Vitality Stadium to make his 24th appearance for the club. Travelling supporters made their feelings clear on the situation,…

Marli Salmon has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal after turning 17 on Saturday. The defender has been rewarded with a strong seven years at Hale End and making his senior debut in December 2025. “It means a lot to me,” Salmon said. “A lot of hard work went into this, a lot of ups and downs, but I’m so proud. “I think it’s a proud moment for my…