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• Como vs Manchester United - Champions League LIVE: Red Devils visit the lakes seeking first win in seven games21 October 2026, 4:18 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates from Manchester United's trip to Como in the Champions League, before Arsenal travel to Bayern Munich and Aston Villa take on Viking.
  
• Newcastle Confidential Q&A with CRAIG HOPE: Tino Livramento's mystery injury revealed, what sources are telling me about Matthias Jaissle's future, Anthony Elanga fitness boost and January transfer plans21 October 2026, 4:15 pm
  From Jaissle's future and tactics to injuries and January transfer plans, CRAIG HOPE tackles your biggest questions with insight and information from inside St James' Park…
  
• Bayern Munich captain Joshua Kimmich to miss their Champions League game against Arsenal after his father's sudden death, aged 5721 October 2026, 4:12 pm
  Joshua Kimmich will miss Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Arsenal on Wednesday night after his father's sudden death plunged his family into mourning.
  
• Liverpool Confidential Q&A special: Rio Ngumoha on course for new deal despite interest from Arsenal, injury update on Conor Bradley, why Reds are right to stall on Alexis Mac Allister contract and Will Wright bearing down on first-team debut21 October 2026, 4:00 pm
  It's time for a question-and-answer session in this week's Confidential column. From transfer plans, contract disputes and tactical issues, we have you covered.
  
• How two tobacco tycoons, Cesc Fabregas' unique link, a former England hardman and the 'Disney model' inspired Como's remarkable rise ahead of Manchester United clash21 October 2026, 3:57 pm
  Just seven years ago, they were playing in Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football, having suffered three bankruptcies between 2004 and 2017.
  
• Angry Barcelona launch complaint after PSG ultras displayed 'chainsaw massacre' banner before Champions League defeat in Paris21 October 2026, 2:12 pm
  Barcelona have reported Paris Saint-Germain to UEFA for the 'chainsaw massacre' banner displayed during Tuesday night's Champions League match in the French capital.
  
• How Ezri Konsa became Arsenal's 'blessing' in defence: The challenge Mikel Arteta set him to keep William Saliba out of the team, dressing-room impact and his excellent record against the world's best strikers as he faces off with Harry Kane again21 October 2026, 1:03 pm
  ISAAN KHAN: The Gunners could not have wished for more when looking for a player capable of filling the William Saliba-shaped hole in their backline.
  
• Arsenal striker Kai Havertz names ex-Spurs star Harry Kane as his inspiration as they prepare to go head to head in the Champions League21 October 2026, 12:33 pm
  Havertz pinpointed the similarities in style with the Bayern Munich forward, citing his ability to drop deep into the midfield rather than operating as a traditional No9.
  
• Crystal Palace's nightmare start: The blunders that could cost Pierre Sage his job, how Steve Parish and Matt Hobbs sold him short in the transfer market - and why players feel worried and confused21 October 2026, 12:12 pm
  Sage is under intense scrutiny after Palace's shambolic 5-0 thrashing by rivals Brighton. But that must not distract from the inexcusable failures of his bosses.
  
• Lisandro Martinez set to leave Man United in defensive overhaul, how abusive Leeds fans got to Sir Alex Ferguson despite Elland Road police guard, Harry Amass heads for exit and Kai Rooney's rapid rise: MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL21 October 2026, 12:11 pm
  MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Martinez landed himself in hot water after last week's defeat at Atletico Madrid when he criticised his employers over United's transfer policy in the summer.
  
• Football regulator insists it will have 'absolute power' to force Man City owners to sell if they are proven to have run the club 'in a way that is neither fit nor fair'21 October 2026, 11:45 am
  The IFR, which was founded last year, has permission to remove club owners and suspend or revoke licences if they deem the wrongdoing by to be sufficiently serious.
  
• Erik ten Hag reveals failed plot to reunite with Alejandro Garnacho at Leverkusen as ex-Man United boss admits out-of-sorts star is a 'little bit selfish' and 'needs love' amid Aston Villa exile21 October 2026, 11:39 am
  Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has leapt to the defence of Alejandro Garnacho, revealing he tried to sign the winger during his ill-fated spell at Bayer Leverkusen.
  
• Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola and the curious case of the £3billion Abu Dhabi housing development: Why Man City will profit from star striker and his father Alf-Inge's new homes21 October 2026, 11:33 am
  The story seemed like a feather in the cap of Manchester City's Emirati owners when it surfaced, two weeks after being found guilty of generating £900million revenue via sham sponsorship deals.
  
• Arsenal's meeting with Bayern Munich and Harry Kane is a litmus test in Europe for a team playing ugly football, writes IAN LADYMAN - as David Raya fires back at 'boring' critics21 October 2026, 11:18 am
  IAN LADYMAN IN MUNICH: It is 144 days since Arsenal came within a couple of bad penalties of winning the Champions League Final in Budapest. Mikel Arteta still hasn't got over it.
  
• Furious Jack Wilshere clashes with Barnsley dugout in heated scenes after League One victory21 October 2026, 11:13 am
  Luton manager Jack Wilshere was embroiled in a furious melee at full-time in his side's clash with Barnsley at Kenilworth Road. Wilshere's Luton beat Barnsley 2-1 on Tuesday night.