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• 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, 6:04 am
  Just seven years ago, they were playing in Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football, having suffered three bankruptcies between 2004 and 2017.
  
• 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, 1:00 am
  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.
  
• As Harry Kane aims to haunt Arsenal again, and with the Ballon d'Or on the horizon, this is the story of his remarkable rise - and what English football must do to unearth its next superstar20 October 2026, 11:00 pm
  As Harry Kane closes in on some of football's most prestigious accolades, the man who gave him his big Premier League break fears Tottenham have failed their next generation.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo's night to forget: Star, 41, misses huge chance AND a penalty in Al-Nassr win, hours after being attacked by Erik ten Hag for 'letting down' Man United20 October 2026, 10:59 pm
  Ronaldo's difficult evening capped a tricky day for the Portuguese forward after former Man United boss Erik ten Hag hit out at his attitude in a wide-ranging interview with The Athletic.
  
• The night Rio Ngumoha cemented his status as a future world-beater: Liverpool had a £400m attack at their disposal but it was the 18-year-old who shone brightest in chaotic comeback win, writes LEWIS STEELE20 October 2026, 10:57 pm
  LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: They used to call it 'Pep roulette' at Man City, when Pep Guardiola would throw a surprise every weekend by changing up his front line to devastating effect.
  
• Champions League RECAP: Liverpool fight back to beat Villarreal in seven-goal thriller, Phil Foden hits hat-trick for Man City against AEK Athens20 October 2026, 10:40 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's coverage as Liverpool beat Villarreal and Manchester City smashed AEK Athens in the Champions League group phase.
  
• Why defiant Man City fans are going bananas: former forward Imre Varadi on his trademarked giant inflatable fruit based on his famous terrace nickname... with club set to order another 30,000!20 October 2026, 10:40 pm
  Bananas are back in fashion, and Imre Varadi is a man in demand. 'The phone is ringing off the hook,' he explains and right on cue his device pings and lights up with another message.
  
• The Phil Foden show in front of 20,000 empty seats at the Etihad: Man City's hat-trick hero has found the fizz and purpose that deserted him last season as he stakes his claim in style, writes JACK GAUGHAN20 October 2026, 10:20 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: While all eyes are on how Man City replace Erling Haaland, Phil Foden made his point on who fills in for Antoine Semenyo on the right wing.
  
• Michael Carrick dismisses Erik ten Hag's damning suggestions of 'toxic' culture and broken promises at Man United - and insists he has the backing of his Old Trafford bosses despite six games without a win20 October 2026, 8:23 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER IN COMO: Michael Carrick is adamant there is no 'toxic culture' at Old Trafford despite explosive allegations by former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
  
• 'Boring' training sessions, four-hour meetings and annoying the owners: 'Crazy' Antonio Conte would be a 'DISASTER' at Man United, claims Ashley Young20 October 2026, 7:02 pm
  Young played under Conte at Inter Milan, where they won a Serie A title together, and says that Manchester United's players would be unhappy with his love for running and lengthy meetings.
  
• Dejan Kulusevski thanks Tottenham fans as star completes 'impossible journey' after 526-day absence with serious knee injury... and admits he told loved ones 'it might not work out' just two months ago20 October 2026, 7:00 pm
  Kulusevski returned as an 87th-minute substitute on Monday. It was his first appearance since a serious knee injury in May 2025 and coincided with an upturn in fortunes for Spurs.
  
• Man United face defensive crisis as Lisandro Martinez is left behind for Champions League trip to Como... giving Michael Carrick a huge headache over who partners Harry Maguire20 October 2026, 6:46 pm
  As the rain came down at Carrington, boss Michael Carrick observed a training session which featured just one senior centre back that has played this year in Harry Maguire.
  
• Erik ten Hag accuses Man United chiefs of breaking 'promises' that they would not sell Scott McTominay, made in infamous Ibiza contract summit, as he picks apart their transfer business20 October 2026, 6:39 pm
  Erik ten Hag has accused his former Manchester United bosses of breaking promises during his ill-fated spell at Old Trafford, claiming that they sold Scott McTominay against his wishes.
  
• Awful moment Leeds United fan verbally abuses Sir Alex Ferguson, 84, as he watches his beloved Man United at Elland Road20 October 2026, 6:31 pm
  The legendary Man United manager was in the stands to watch his former side take on their bitter rivals Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo's opener.
  
• Crystal Palace's nightmare start to the season unpacked: 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 confused20 October 2026, 6:30 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.