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• '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, 9:40 am
  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.
  
• '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, 9:04 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.
  
• Nottingham Forest ban 'misogynistic' chant - and tell fans they face 'education sessions' if they sing it19 October 2026, 8:55 am
  On Saturday afternoon, the club released a statement titled 'a message to supporters', where they insisted that this must no longer be the case.
  
• The unsustainable trend and underlying deficiency Arsenal have to address if they're to keep winning - and why Eberechi Eze being Mikel Arteta's fall guy is a worrying case of deja-vu, writes ISAAN KHAN19 October 2026, 8:32 am
  ISAAN KHAN AT THE CITY GROUND: It's Arsenal's recent style of play which results have masked, an underlying deficiency defying the 10 victories of their 11 matches.
  
• Amad Diallo's 'f***ing disgrace' post was targeted at team-mate Lisandro Martinez, suggests Gary Neville: Man United stars are 'launching it' at each other in dressing room mutiny19 October 2026, 8:21 am
  Gary Neville is adamant Manchester United's players were 'launching it' at each other in the dressing room following Lisandro Martinez's explosive outburst against the club's hierarchy.
  
• 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, 8:01 am
  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.
  
• Man United's defence is NOT at a top-half Premier League level - Jason Wilcox and Co kicked the can down the road when it came to bolstering the backline this summer and are paying for it now, writes NATHAN SALT19 October 2026, 7:07 am
  NATHAN SALT: Man United have played Hull City, Ipswich Town, Everton, Manchester City, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United and failed miserably to shut out any of them.
  
• Pierre Sage at risk of becoming first Premier League manager sacked: Crystal Palace chiefs concerned amid strained relationships19 October 2026, 6:44 am
  Pierre Sage is under growing pressure at Crystal Palace and could become the first Premier League manager sacked this season after an embarrassing 5-0 defeat against rivals Brighton. 
  
• Inside Tottenham's Marbella training camp: Why Roberto De Zerbi chose base after his pre-season preparations were disrupted, his need for secrecy and their Anthony Joshua encounter19 October 2026, 6:42 am
  MATT BARLOW: Marbella was in the grip of a murder mystery as Tottenham descended for the sunshine training camp they hope will transform their season.
  
• 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, 1:00 am
  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.
  
• Journey to Wembley: Halifax reach first round in a beloved stadium they may soon lose - as ambitious South Shields' FA Cup dreams fizzle out for another year19 October 2026, 1:00 am
  IAN HERBERT AT THE SHAY STADIUM: We're here in Halifax, west Yorkshire, with South Shields, on the sixth instalment of our journey to Wembley told through all 13 rounds.
  
• Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal's resilience and ability to 'suffer' in gritty victory at Nottingham Forest but makes tactical admission - as Gunners boss lays down challenge to 'special' Noni Madueke after matchwinning cameo18 October 2026, 9:30 pm
  ISAAN KHAN AT THE CITY GROUND: Arsenal dominated possession with little joy around the penalty area before four second-half changes, including Madueke, helped change the tide.
  
• It's a game of four halves for Armadale Thistle as West Lothian club are forced to play TWICE in one day18 October 2026, 8:35 pm
  It is high noon in Armadale. The kick-off for Thistle's first match of the day is in a couple of hours. A second, scheduled for 7.45pm, seems a long way off.
  
• Celtic's rampant, ruthless display against a so-called title rival is just what Martin O'Neill needed18 October 2026, 8:16 pm
  If Martin O'Neill had any lingering doubts as to whether he should have stayed on as Celtic manager, this will surely have eliminated them.
  
• Michael Carrick says he has blocked out noise surrounding Man United with 'headphones' but believes their draw at Leeds is a 'fresh start' and has 'no doubts' his side can overturn poor run18 October 2026, 7:37 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER AT ELLAND ROAD: Carrick claimed that the 1-1 draw felt like a fresh start for United, but admitted that a run of two wins from 10 games doesn't look good.