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Malick Thiaw has given Newcastle United the lead after just 55 seconds against Everton.

It's the fastest Premier League goal of this season, beating Phil Foden's goal against Leeds United scored earlier this afternoon.

Sunderland staged a remarkable comeback to beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Stadium of Light.

Regis Le Bris' side have now picked up more home points (15) in seven Premier League games this term than they did in the entirety of their last season in the top-flight (14 in 19 games).

The England forward also had Josko Gvardiol to thank, who scored City's second and somehow managed to leap out of the way of his stoppage time winner.

Phil Foden was the hero, scoring in the first and 91st minutes, as Manchester City survived a scare against Leeds United.

Pep Guardiola's side move to within four points of league leaders Arsenal.

Sunderland trailed Bournemouth 2-0 inside the first 15 minutes at the Stadium of Light.

Enzo Le Fee's penalty pulled one back before the break, but goals from Bertrand Traore and Brian Brobbey have completed a stunning comeback for the hosts.

What a goal from Tyler Adams!

The USMNT midfielder scored from the centre circle to give Bournemouth a 2-0 lead against Sunderland inside the opening 15 minutes.

Enzo Le Fee has since pulled one back from the penalty spot at the Stadium of Light.

The Transfer Radar 2026: The Athletic’s ultimate guide to the players clubs will be keeping an eye on Welcome to The 2026 Transfer Radar, our scouting guide for next year's windows

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐫.

This is your ultimate guide to the players who will be on lists across recruitment departments in January and next summer.

This does not mean they will definitely move — just that other teams will be keeping an eye on their circumstances.

What Liverpool’s goals conceded tell us about their defensive problems Andy Jones watches back all of the goals Liverpool have conceded this season to find causes of their defensive issues

Liverpool have kept four clean sheets in 20 matches this season, conceding 34 goals. It wasn’t until the Merseyside derby on February 12 last season that Liverpool had conceded the same number.

@adjones-journo.bsky.social watched all 34 concessions to find the causes of their defensive problems.

Former Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno scored in Como's 2-0 win against Sassuolo as Cesc Fabregas' side closed the gap on the leading pack in Serie A.

Women’s World Cup 2031: 36 locations, 50 stadiums submitted for U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica bid U.S. Soccer has submitted a bid book of potential host cities: 28 in the U.S., six in Mexico, and one each in Costa Rica amd Jamaica.

The U.S. Soccer Federation, along with counterparts in Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica, has submitted 36 cities or metro areas and 50 stadiums as potential host sites for the 2031 women’s World Cup.

Victor Edvardsen apologises, fined by Go Ahead Eagles after mocking appearance of Angelo Stiller Edvardsen, standing in the face of Stiller, mockingly gestured at his own nose, sparking a clash between the two teams.

Go Ahead Eagles forward Victor Edvardsen has apologised after mocking the appearance of Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller during the Dutch side’s 4-0 Europa League defeat on Thursday.

Enzo Maresca has admitted everyone at Chelsea is excited at the prospect of Cole Palmer’s return after confirming he is ready to start against Arsenal on Sunday.

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Mikel Arteta has said that Gabriel Jesus is “very close” to an Arsenal return, but is cautious about how soon the Brazil forward is reintegrated into first team matches.

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Everton manager David Moyes said the club’s appeal against Idrissa Gueye’s red card was rejected, after the midfielder was sent off against Manchester United on Monday for slapping Michael Keane.

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It was on this day 10 years ago that a Premier League icon was born.

It was 11, it was heaven for Jamie Vardy, as he broke Ruud van Nistelrooy's record and scored in 11 consecutive Premier League games in Leicester City's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at the King Power Stadium.

The new Old Trafford is set to be put up for FIFA’s consideration for the 2035 Women’s World Cup — but only once the stadium plans are confirmed.

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Vinicius Jr’s future at Real Madrid is up in the air after negotiations for his renewal stalled at the end of last season.

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A summer transfer to Liverpool collapsed on deadline day, but Marc Guehi is expected to depart Selhurst Park in 2026.

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Arguably the most significant market-related issue on Liverpool’s agenda is the future of Ibrahima Konate, whose existing terms are scheduled to expire in June and how this situation ends remains unclear.

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The Transfer Radar 2026: The Athletic’s ultimate guide to the players clubs will be keeping an eye on Welcome to The 2026 Transfer Radar, our scouting guide for next year's windows

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐫.

This is your ultimate guide to the players who will be on lists across recruitment departments in January and next summer.

This does not mean they will definitely move — just that other teams will be keeping an eye on their circumstances.

Liam Rosenior's Strasbourg beat Crystal Palace in the Conference League.

Oliver Glasner's side took the lead before the French side — who are Chelsea's sister club — scored twice to take the three points.

Strasbourg are second in the standings; Crystal Palace are 18th.

Full-time: Strasbourg 2-1 Palace

A game which Palace should have won but wasted too many excellent chances.

They can play well but they're not clinical enough, brutal enough. Too soft when it matters most at times. #CPFC

"I made that call as a coach, not a dad, because we needed a goal."

Robin van Persie brought on his son, Shaqueel, for his Feyenoord debut in their game against Celtic on Thursday.

The Scottish side won the game 3-1.

During Real Betis' game against Utrecht, Antony head-butted Souffian El Karouani as they were running off the ball.

No foul or card was given against the Brazilian.

Malen, not shaken by the first time, runs towards the Young Boys fans again to celebrate and with a big grin.

A typical #AVFC move, Rogers recieves, glides past one and then feeds Malen, who has made that run from left to right. He cuts inside and scores. 2-0

Donyell Malen scored the opener for Aston Villa in their Europa League game against Young Boys — but while celebrating, he was hit by objects from the visiting fans, which led to his head being cut.

15 minutes later, Malen doubled Aston Villa's advantage.

Malen wheels away in celebration but is hit by objects thrown by Young Boys fans. Rogers also says he was hit. The referee is talking to Tielemans.

So poor, but nothing should take away from Malen's start. Constant movement, a hunger to score goals and a constant menace. #AVFC

Atletico Madrid fined €30,000 for racist behaviour by supporters during Arsenal game The incidents occurred during Atleti's 4-0 defeat in north London in the Champions League on October 21.

Atletico Madrid have received a €30,000 fine and a ticket ban after the club’s fans were found to have made monkey gestures and noises, as well as Nazi salutes during a game against Arsenal in October.

Portugal's under-17s are world champions — five months on from becoming European champions.

Bino's side beat Austria 1-0 in the final in Qatar, thanks to a goal from Benfica's Anisio Cabral.

Valerenga player cleared of doping violation after ingesting rubber from artificial pitch An investigation found that the rubber crumb from an artificial pitch contained the banned substance 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (DMBA).

A women’s player for Norwegian club Valerenga has been cleared of any wrongdoing by an anti-doping investigation after she accidentally ingested a banned substance contained in rubber crumb from an artificial pitch.