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Order a long-term news report on League Cup
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Citizen Digital
… ) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has insisted teenage rising star Estevao will feature for the club this season after the Brazil midfielder spent Wednesday's League Cup …
Alonso adamant Estevao 'will have his moments' for ChelseaCitizen Digital
Maresca braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat By AFP October 29, 2026 10:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's Italian manager Enzo Maresca reacts during the English League Cup fou …
Maresca braced for another tough test in Brighton repeatThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeArsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in their stunning League Cup loss at Fleetwood after an independent commission ruled against the Premier League champions. …
Arsenal lose appeal against Dowman red card in shock Fleetwood defeatCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Marcel Engelbrecht / firo Sportphoto / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has insisted "we can't feel sorry for ourselves" and must move on quickly following their stunning loss away to fourth-tier Fleetwood in the League Cup …
Odegaard urges Arsenal to move on after Fleetwood upsetCitizen Digital
… 28, 2026 03:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Fleetwood Town's Northern Irish defender #16 Conor Haughey scores the winning penalty during a penalty shoot out following a 1-1 draw in the English League Cup …
No penalty practice for Fleetwood hero Haughey before he downs ArsenalCitizen Digital
Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup By AFP October 28, 2026 06:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Fleetwood players celebrate after Fleetwood Town's Northern Irish defender Conor Haughey …
Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League CupCitizen Digital
… The Spaniard, who had won Champions League and League Cup games at Anfield, has led Liverpool to four successive victories in all competitions since the chastening 3-0 home defeat against Manchester City. …
Isak extends hot streak as Liverpool sink BrightonCitizen Digital
… Despite an excellent start to the campaign, that also includes coming from 2-0 down to beat United 3-2 at Old Trafford in the League Cup last month, Hurzeler believes his side can still improve. …
Hurzeler 'focused' on Brighton job despite Man Utd linksCitizen Digital
… United are off to their worst start in the Premier League era, were dumped out of the League Cup by Brighton and have lost two of their opening three Champions League games. …
Carrick 'confident' he can turn around Man Utd slumpCitizen Digital
… The Red Devils are off to their worst start to an English top-flight campaign in 40 years, were knocked out the League Cup by Brighton last month and comfortably beaten at Atletico Madrid last week in the Champions League. …
Carrick says only wins can ease doubts over Man Utd futureChelsea manager Xabi Alonso defended his decision not to bring 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder Estevao off the bench during Wednesday's League Cup loss to Liverpool, insisting the player will feature for the club this season despite limited minutes so far.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso defended his decision not to bring 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder Estevao off the bench during Wednesday's League Cup loss to Liverpool, insisting the player will feature for the club this season despite limited minutes so far.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca warned his side to expect a tough challenge from Brighton when the teams meet in the Premier League at the Etihad on Saturday, just days after City edged Brighton on penalties in a League Cup match that finished 2-2.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in a League Cup penalty loss to Fleetwood Town, with an independent FA commission ruling against the club. The 16-year-old will serve a three-game ban, starting with Arsenal's Premier League match at Liverpool.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard said the team must move on quickly after the Premier League champions crashed out of the League Cup, losing 5-3 on penalties to fourth-tier Fleetwood after a 1-1 draw.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fleetwood Town's 19-year-old defender Conor Haughey scored the decisive penalty in a 5-3 shootout win over Premier League champions Arsenal in the League Cup fourth round, eliminating the top-flight side after a 1-1 draw.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Premier League champions Arsenal were eliminated from the English League Cup fourth round by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in a penalty shoot-out, losing 5–3 after a 1–1 draw. Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes had his penalty saved and the club's 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off for violent conduct.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Isak scored as Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0, with an own goal by Pascal Gross adding to the second-half tally. The victory marked Andoni Iraola's first Premier League win at Anfield since arriving from Bournemouth, and extended Isak's recent form with six goals in seven league games this season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says he is fully focused on his job at the club despite speculation linking him to Manchester United, where Michael Carrick's position is under threat following a seven-game winless run.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is "totally confident" he can arrest his side's slump after a 4-1 loss to Como stretched United's winless run to seven games. Carrick labelled the defeat as "totally unacceptable," though his position is at risk ahead of Sunday's visit of Bournemouth.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Carrick, Manchester United's manager, says he needs no reassurances from the club's hierarchy as winning games is the only way to silence speculation over his future. United have won just two of their 10 games in all competitions this season and face a Champions League trip to Como on Wednesday.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United face their worst Premier League start in 40 years with mounting pressure on manager Michael Carrick, after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid was followed by defender Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the club's hierarchy over squad investment. Manchester City aim to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over their future due to potential sanctions for breaking financial rules.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday, blowing a late lead. Head coach Michael Carrick said the team needs to become more "streetwise" and "stubborn," and noted United have taken just six points from their opening six Premier League games, their lowest haul at this stage for 30 years.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford, with manager Michael Carrick saying the team needs to be more "streetwise" and "stubborn." United have managed only six points from their opening six Premier League games, their lowest tally at this stage in 30 years.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City has been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations. An independent commission found the Abu Dhabi-backed club arranged "sham" contracts with commercial partners to artificially inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than £900 million between 2009 and 2018.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An independent commission found Manchester City arranged "sham" contracts to artificially inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than £900 million between 2009 and 2018. City fans expressed devastation over the verdict, while rival supporters called for the club's relegation from the Premier League.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in last week's League Cup defeat to Brighton. He missed United's 1-1 draw at Fulham and will undergo tests before defining his recovery plan.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence ended in a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. Tottenham also lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the team must work through a difficult period after a poor start to the season, with four points from four games and a League Cup exit to Brighton.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said his fine start succeeding Pep Guardiola will be quickly forgotten if he does not continue to deliver wins. Since losing the Community Shield to Arsenal in pre-season, Maresca has made a flawless start with six consecutive wins across three different competitions.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Arteta has made peace with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler following their row last season, when Hurzeler criticised Arsenal's style of play during a 1-0 defeat at the Amex Stadium in March, saying "only one team tried to play football" and accusing Arsenal of "making their own rules." The pair face off again in the Premier League this weekend.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a loss to Brighton, needing a win at Fulham, while Tottenham seek their first Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa. Arsenal and Manchester City aim to maintain perfect records ahead of the international break.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his Manchester City team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United, where Erling Haaland's controversial 60th-minute goal was allowed despite an offside player interfering with play. Pro Ref acknowledged the mistake, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Ipswich 4-2 in the League Cup third round, with 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman scoring two goals and providing an assist in his first appearance of the season, prompting manager Mikel Arteta to praise his performance as "unbelievable."
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola acknowledged there will be "ups and downs" for the club as he works toward consistency early in his tenure, following a 0-0 draw against Fulham after wins over Ipswich and Atletico Madrid.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he would welcome a "boring game" after Chelsea conceded twice to draw 2-2 with Hull City on Saturday. Chelsea have conceded nine goals in their four Premier League matches this season, with Alonso's side struggling defensively despite taking an early lead through Morgan Rogers.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised to fans after a 0-0 draw against Everton left the team without a goal in four Premier League matches this season.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso acknowledged his team's prolific attacking form — joint-top scorers in the Premier League with eight goals in three matches — but said they need to improve defensively after conceding seven goals in the same period.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the team remains a work in progress after a 4-3 win against Brighton extended his perfect start to three successive wins across the Premier League and League Cup, cautioning that fine form does not mean all problems have been solved.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton on Sunday to extend manager Xabi Alonso's perfect start, which now includes two successive Premier League wins and one League Cup victory. Romeo Lavia scored Chelsea's opening goal, with Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro also finding the net, while Cole Palmer and an own goal contributed to the high-scoring result.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →