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Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne score as Napoli begin title defence with win

In Germany, Erik ten Hag’s first league game as Bayer Leverkusen boss ended in defeat after they were beaten 2-1 by ...

Government promises asylum appeals overhaul as hotel protests continue

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said a new appeals body would help speed up the system and reduce demand for hotels.

Bands boycott festival after group claim they were ‘cut off’ over Palestine flag

The bands pulled out of the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth after The Mary Wallopers claimed they were ‘cut off’ for displaying a ...

Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard injuries give Mikel Arteta cause for concern

Mikel Arteta fears Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard are both braced for a period on the sidelines after they sustained injuries in Arsenal’s thumping 5-0 win over Leeds at the Emirates.

Venus Williams says ‘I want to be my best’ ahead of US Open comeback

Venus Williams said she is more excited than ever to play at the US Open ahead of her return to grand slam tennis. The American celebrated her 45th birthday in June and had not played at a major ...

Keith Andrews proud as Brentford pick up first win of season against Aston Villa

Dango Ouattara hit the winner on his debut following a club-record £42.5million move from Bournemouth, as the home side turned in a guileful display that got life after former boss Thomas Frank off ...

Marc Cucurella likes the look of Chelsea but plays down talk of a title push

Marc Cucurella has played down talk of a Chelsea title push but believes it could still be another memorable season for the Blues. Enzo Maresca’s side won the Conference League and the Club World Cup ...

Carlisle end Wealdstone’s perfect start to season with hard-fought victory

Carlisle maintained their unbeaten start to the Enterprise National League season and ended Wealdstone’s 100 per cent record with a 1-0 win. They went ahead in the 19th minute when Luke Armstrong ...

David Artell hails striker Jaze Kabia despite penalty miss in draw at Accrington

Grimsby boss David Artell praised striker Jaze Kabia but was frustrated his unbeaten Mariners only came away with a point after a 1-1 draw at Accrington.

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds: Gyokeres scores twice but Odegaard and Saka suffer injuries

Viktor Gyokeres fired home his first Arsenal goals in a thumping 5-0 Premier League victory over Leeds at the Emirates. Jurrien Timber opened the scoring from a corner after 34 minutes before Bukayo ...

Micky Mellon fumes at ‘rubbish goal’ conceded during Oldham’s draw at Fleetwood

Ched Evans opened the scoring in the 12th minute for Fleetwood, with Reagan Ogle levelling just before half-time to earn a point for Oldham.

Michael Skubala ‘devastated’ as Lincoln lose lead to late Bolton leveller

Michael Skubala was left “devastated” as Tom Hamer’s stoppage-time own goal snatched three points from Lincoln’s grasp as they were held to a 1-1 League One draw at Bolton. The Imps defended ...