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• Why Brighton are scoring SO many goals19 October 2026, 4:13 pm
  Fabian Hurzeler's side, after yet another rout against Crystal Palace, have now racked up more goals across Europe's top five leagues than anyone bar Barcelona and Real Madrid.
  
• How can Man City survive without Erling Haaland? These are Enzo Maresca's four options - from an ideal replica and two false-nine candidates to the academy wild card19 October 2026, 4:07 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Erling Haaland is usually striking fear into opponents but it was the turn of Manchester City's supporters to experience what that feels like at around 5pm on Saturday.
  
• 'He's like a Formula One car on the pitch': Inside the rapid rise of Victor Munoz - and how electrifying talent who trains in mindfulness, rejected Real Madrid and has 'Spartan' discipline became the perfect winger for Andoni Iraola19 October 2026, 4:07 pm
  Ask anyone in Spain about Munoz and the replies all centre on the same thing. His speed. 'He was the Formula One car of Real Madrid's academy,' one source says.
  
• After nearly seven years of being Man United's main man is the time drawing near when Bruno Fernandes will have to pass on that mantle? His display vs Leeds was a microcosm of his season, writes CHRIS WHEELER19 October 2026, 4:05 pm
  You would have bet on the Bruno of old having the final word at Elland Road. But he didn't, just as he has failed to have a meaningful impact in most of United's 10 games so far this season.
  
• Emiliano Buendia closes in on new contract with Aston Villa - after battling back from the brink to become one of Unai Emery's favourites19 October 2026, 3:49 pm
  EXCLUSIVE BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: Emiliano Buendia is close to agreeing a new contract with Aston Villa after positive progress in talks.
  
• Trinity Rodman turns heads in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut as soccer star reunited with Kobe Bryant's daughter, Natalia19 October 2026, 3:40 pm
  Trinity Rodman stepped off the soccer field and onto the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show catwalk on Sunday along with Natalie Bryant, daughter of NBA legend Kobe.
  
• Insiders tell me Man City are set to face huge points deduction which will guarantee relegation - but they won't be sent down to League Two. And that seems fair, writes OLIVER HOLT19 October 2026, 3:34 pm
  It is thought the Premier League are pressing for City's punishment to be announced before the result of their appeal, which is unlikely to be decided before the end of January.
  
• Everton legend Duncan Ferguson, 54, makes surprise return to management as he takes reins at Irish Premiership club Glentoran19 October 2026, 2:59 pm
  The former Scotland forward, 54, has signed a multi-year contract at the Belfast club in his return to management after leaving Inverness Caledonian Thistle in October 2024.
  
• England star Marc Guehi suggests taking the knee may have 'lost its meaning' and questions its significance as he leads Premier League stars in rejecting the anti-racism gesture19 October 2026, 2:33 pm
  Manchester City and England defender Marc Guehi has suggested that taking the knee as an anti-racism gesture may have lost its meaning after choosing to remain standing at kick-off.
  
• Former Germany star Kerem Demirbay says he 'forever regrets' playing for them in bombshell admission19 October 2026, 2:19 pm
  Demirbay's debut for Germany came in a friendly against Denmark before he scored in a Confederations Cup victory over Cameroon.
  
• Former England footballer Steven Caulker pleads for work on LinkedIn as he says he's now stuck unemployed and 'can't even get an interview'19 October 2026, 12:56 pm
  Caulker spent eights months as Turkish club Konyaspor Kulubu Dernegi's assistant manager until his exit in September, but now he is struggling in his search for a new opportunity.
  
• Reclusive poppy protest footballer James McClean says he 'supports the IRA' - and their 'bloodshed' - as he reveals he mutes the TV whenever 'God Save The King' is played19 October 2026, 12:24 pm
  That stems from his refusal to wear the poppy on his shirt on Remembrance weekend, while he often stands away from team-mates during pre-match commemorations.
  
• 'Completely unaware Paris is in ruins': England keeper Jordan Pickford and wife Megan's romantic 24-hour private jet break is derailed by rioting - and they had no idea it was happening!19 October 2026, 12:17 pm
  A weekend of widespread violence took place in the city after an initial peaceful protest on Saturday against rising living costs and poor public services turned nasty.
  
• No wonder there is frantic hype around Carlos Baleba - desperate Man United know his £70m move HAS to work... and did Man City sell the wrong goalkeeper this summer? IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend19 October 2026, 12:09 pm
  In football desperation can lead to exaggeration. Straws are clung on to and early conclusions drawn. That is why in and around Manchester United so much is being made of new midfielder Carlos Baleba.
  
• 'I show my respect by standing up': Why taking the knee rebel Dominic Calvert-Lewin snubbed anti-racism gesture alongside five other Premier League stars19 October 2026, 11:37 am
  Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has explained why Dominic Calvert-Lewin chose not to take the knee ahead of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.