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Manchester City have moved two points clear at the WSL summit after a 5-0 victory over West Ham, while Chelsea are held at home by Everton. The Guardian reports on Bunny Shaw’s hat-trick and City’s clinical display, with Chelsea left frustrated as the title race tightens.
Arsenal have begun the season with a string of wins, including a hard-fought Champions League victory over Napoli decided late by Martin Odegaard, and sit among early title favourites. Manchester United have opened their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 win at Old Trafford, while Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have also taken strong early European results.
A look at how early-season form across the Championship, League One and League Two is shaping expectations, with Charlton, Swansea, Swansea and Wolves noted for brisk starts and Derby’s ownership saga continuing to unfold.
Pakistan has announced a major overhaul of its Test squad ahead of the third match in the England series, replacing head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and seven players with Mike Hesson leading a mix of uncapped and new faces. The move follows heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord’s and signals a bid to re-balance the side amid criticism of the former regime.
Celtic have navigated a tricky period as Yang Hyun-jun heads to the Asian Games and Kasper Hogh and Tierney return from injury. Duran and Mheuka are stepping up, with Osmand returning next month as O’Neill aims to preserve title prospects while juggling squad depth.
Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton have clashed at Monza, forcing Leclerc into the gravel and leaving Hamilton sixth. With the Spanish Grand Prix approaching in Madrid, Hamilton says there are no rules of engagement at Ferrari, while Leclerc accepts responsibility for the first-lap incident. The teams are under pressure to address internal dynamics and performance gaps ahead of the next race.
Atletico Madrid has lost 3-0 to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga and faces a challenging Champions League opener at Liverpool. Simeone cites a mixture of injuries, late arrivals and Alvarez transfer speculation as hampering preparations, while Jonathan David has joined on loan. The team seeks a sharp response in a challenging week.
Elena Rybakina has clinched the women's title, and Alexander Zverev has secured his second Grand Slam of 2026 at the US Open, capping a season-era shift as American hopes for a major title fade. The finals have underscored a year of dominant performances by top seeds and a changing competitive landscape.
The Cardiff venue is being explored as an alternative to New York and Wembley for the richest fight in British boxing history. Netflix seeks a 2am UK start; the Principality Stadium’s roof could beat weather concerns, with curfews and licensing under review.
Manchester City have won 1-0 at Old Trafford after a controversial Haaland goal was initially ruled offside but overturned by VAR. Enzo Fernández’s offside position is at issue; Pro Ref later admits an error of judgement. Phil Foden’s red card also features in the reaction.
VAR ruled Haaland onside for Manchester City’s 1-0 win over United before Pro Ref acknowledged an error of judgement. Officials will not officiate next fixtures after the international break as investigations begin. Carrick and Maresca have defended their positions amid renewed scrutiny of officiating and offside technology.
The Carabao Cup ties see Manchester City and Norwich facing each other after City, the holders, may rest stars. Fleetwood and Liverpool advance to round four, with further ties shaping the fourth-round draw. Everton and Newcastle, Fulham and Palace, and Bournemouth and Villa also progress, setting up a busy slate of matches.
Pakistan has sealed Islamabad with thousands of security personnel, more than 1,000 shipping containers and roadblocks as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) presses for a nationwide march demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Authorities have detained Khan’s three sisters and dozens of PTI leaders; the party has delayed but kept pressure on the government.
Esteban Ocon has been told Haas will part ways with him at year’s end. He has been racing in F1 since 2016 and has previously won the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix. Ocon says he remains motivated and will push for strong results in the remaining races while seeking future opportunities. Haas thanks him for his professionalism as they move to appoint a replacement.
Daryz has claimed a second consecutive Arc title at Longchamp, becoming the first colt to back up his win since Alleged in 1978. Mickaël Barzalona has steered the champion through a crowded field to win by more than a length from Bay City Roller, with Diamond Necklace third. The win secures a record-breaking season for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard and owners Aga Khan Studs.
Verstappen has claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix sprint after a weather-affected, incident-packed qualifying session. Leclerc and Hamilton finish close behind, with Russell facing penalties that could shape Sunday’s race. Several front-runners struggle on the final runs as track conditions vary.
City’s appeal against a landmark financial ruling remains central as they chase results on the field. Enzo Maresca’s side have won 3-0 in a dramatic return to action, while pressure mounts around ongoing charges and the potential seismic penalties.
Hearts are five points off Celtic with Wouter Vrancken guiding a rebuild after a near-miss last season. Bosses have reshaped the squad and the club remains optimistic about a first league crown since 1960, despite stiff competition from the Old Firm.
PSG dominates the opening 35 minutes with goals from Doue, Dembele and Vitinha, while City fights back in the second half with Haaland scoring twice and Akliouche adding PSG’s third. The match comes amid City’s ongoing sanctions due to a financial impropriety ruling, casting doubt on a decade and a half of trophies as PSG reaffirms title credentials.
Manchester United are facing scrutiny after Lisandro Martínez’s post-match outburst criticised the club’s recruitment and hierarchy. Carrick insists the squad is united and moving on as United chase form amid a winless run in all competitions.
Manchester City faces renewed scrutiny as fans express defiance after being found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches. The club’s appeal is ongoing, with supporters’ displays signalling solidarity with the team; critics warn of potential sanctions that could reshape English football.
Arsenal has moved within three points of the Premier League summit after a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest. Noni Madueke’s 80th-minute deflected goal secures the result, as Arsenal shows resilience by grinding out the victory despite a lack of sharp finishing. City remain top after a win over Ipswich, while Forest stay precarious near the relegation zone.
Chelsea suffer a home defeat as Tottenham claim a 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge, with a first-half own goal by Mike Penders and late goals from Marmoush and Davies securing the win. James Maddison marks his return with a goal, while Joao Pedro’s absence shapes Chelsea’s attack.
Manchester United have extended their winless run to seven games across all competitions, with key decisions around Bruno Fernandes’ omission and captaincy changes intensifying scrutiny of manager Michael Carrick. Injury setbacks compound the challenge ahead of likely next steps for the club.
Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare for a high-stakes Clasico as Mourinho returns to Real Madrid. Barca lead La Liga, Mbappe and Yamal star, while the Ballon d’Or ceremony looms. The match could reshape the title race and signal whether the Clasico remains football’s biggest fixture.
Arsenal’s 16-year-old Max Dowman has been sent off for violent conduct in a Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood, with the match ending 1-1 and Fleetwood winning 5-3 on penalties. Arsenal plan to appeal; Dowman’s red card comes amid a tough spell of discipline as he learns under pressure.
The SPFL is exploring flexible broadcasting options for the 2029-30 cycle, including potentially allowing a 3pm Saturday kick-off to be shown live. Tender documents show bidders may seek rights to all Premiership matches, provided UEFA Article 48 constraints are relaxed. The move could align Scotland more closely with England as broadcasters push for more live football and higher revenues.
Aston Villa has moved to initiate legal action against Jamie Carragher after he used strong language toward Villa fans amid speculation linking Unai Emery to Manchester United. Carragher has apologised, stating his comments were tongue in cheek, and Villa has now halted the action. The row follows Carragher’s remarks on a football podcast and broader scrutiny of Villa’s position in English and European football.
Hearts and Hibernian meet in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Hearts arrive in better league form and hold a strong Hampden record, while Hibs are rebuilding under new manager Marink Reedijk and seek their first Hampden win against Hearts.
Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield as Isak's first-half shirt-pull by Timber sparks debate after VAR ruling. Iraola calls for diving to win penalties; critics question consistency between Isak and Gakpo incidents.