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Impressive defence seals solid start at Liverpool for Iraola

Liverpool are looking good defensively but Andoni Iraola needs more from his attackers after a hard-fought win at Bournemouth.BBC SportSep 20, 2026 · 16:57 UTC

Perfect 24 hours for Maresca as Man City put pressure on Arsenal

Manchester City head into the international break in a jubilant mood after enjoying the perfect 24 hours this weekend.BBC SportSep 20, 2026 · 16:34 UTC

Rangers look like they know where they want to go - Celtic just look lost

Tom English reflects on the first Old Firm league game of the season, in which Rangers repeated their League Cup win over Celtic.BBC SportSep 20, 2026 · 16:23 UTC

Australia deny Zimbabwe a consolation win after Ellis pulls off last-over heist

<ul><li><p>Inglis hits 103 to set up chase and 3-0 series win</p></li><li><p>Madhevere drops Ellis in penultimate over</p></li></ul><p>Josh Inglis scored his second one-day international century and Nathan Ellis his highest score in ⁠the format with an unbeaten 36 from 44 balls as Australia claimed a dramatic one-wicket victory over Zimbabwe with a ball ⁠to spare in Harare on Sunday.</p><p>When…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 16:16 UTC

USA loss a game Ireland 'should have won' - Bemand

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says their defeat against USA in the WXV Global Series opener at Tallaght Stadium was "a game we should have won".BBC SportSep 20, 2026 · 15:56 UTC

Luke Littler threatens to boycott Netherlands darts events after booing

<ul><li><p>World No 1 jeered in Amsterdam defeat to Jonny Clayton</p></li><li><p>Ross Smith beats Price to win World Series of Darts Finals</p></li></ul><p>Luke Littler has threatened to boycott tournaments in the Netherlands after being booed and whistled during the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. Littler lost to Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals, with Ross Smith going on to win the…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:23 UTC

‘Mixed emotions’ for Farke as Leeds stay unbeaten with Crystal Palace stalemate

<p>Perhaps it is testament to the progress Leeds have made since returning to the Premier League just over a year ago that there was frustration at failing to move up to third after drawing with Crystal Palace. Instead, Daniel Farke’s team enter the prolonged international break in fifth and unbeaten, which is a fine achievement in itself.</p><p>Apart from Tyrick Mitchell’s disallowed goal,…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:08 UTC

Isak pounces to give Liverpool victory on Iraola’s return to Bournemouth

<p>At the final whistle, victory secured, Andoni Iraola embraced both his current players and those he guided to new heights at Bournemouth last season. Liverpool are not yet the overwhelming, suffocating force Iraola wants them to become but they did enough to claim three points here, Alexander Isak capping a peculiar performance with a simple finish.</p><p>Cody Gakpo was again the architect,…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:06 UTC

Semenyo helps chaotic Manchester City beat Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick

<p>Manchester City sent a message to Arsenal with this chaotic victory that takes Enzo Maresca’s team three points clear as leaders during the three-week international break.</p><p>Until the Premier League resumes on 10 October City can enjoy their status while Mikel Arteta’s champions have to stew following <a…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 14:59 UTC

Rangers and Ryan Naderi finish off Celtic’s horror week with Old Firm victory

<p>If ever a stadium can be rocked by silence, this was the moment. With no visiting fans allowed at any of this season’s Glasgow derbies, Ryan Naderi’s winning goal was met with nothing but the banging of fists of the clear plastic of the Rangers bench, and the shouting of the broadcast commentators. A screaming void of apathy and atrophy, the sound of a beckoning abyss, of a title race blowing…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 14:11 UTC

Patten and Skupski take Great Britain past Ecuador to reach Davis Cup Final 8

<ul><li><p>GB pair win doubles match in straight sets</p></li><li><p>Finals to be played in Bologna in November</p></li></ul><p>Few people across London enjoyed a more soothing night’s sleep than Leon Smith on Saturday. After an ideal first day for his team in their Davis Cup qualifier against Ecuador, where his singles players handled business efficiently, the Great Britain captain had the…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 13:41 UTC

Andros Townsend avoids injury after bizarre pitch roller incident in Thailand

<ul><li><p>Former England player run over while warming up</p></li><li><p>‘It turns out Stoke away wasn’t so bad,’ says winger</p><p></p></li></ul><p>The former England winger Andros Townsend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/androstownsend/3989872026722725713/?hl=en">has joked</a> Stoke away “wasn’t so bad after all” following a bizarre incident in Thailand where he was run over by a…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 10:47 UTC

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