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• Peter Schmeichel explains 'clumsy' Lisandro Martinez interview after Man United fans claimed he 'tried to shift the conversation' to 'the good news' after Argentine's explosive outburst16 October 2026, 8:03 pm
  Schmeichel has revealed he had not been due to interview Martinez post-match and that the defender had been presented to him moments after giving his explosive comments.
  
• Former Man United striker Fraizer Campbell reveals crippling snus addiction during his Premier League playing days that left him 'constantly fatigued'16 October 2026, 7:50 pm
  The forward said he was first introduced to snus - a tobacco-based nicotine product that users place between their upper lip and gumline - during his time at Palace, who he represented from 2014-17.
  
• McInnes thrilled at hunger of his Rangers squad as he reveals that players turned down chance to take a day off after international break16 October 2026, 5:42 pm
  IT'S always easy for players to talk about their unstinting commitment to the cause and being prepared to go the extra yard. Proving it is a different matter.
  
• Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal's decision to cut 60 jobs - just days after he signed a bumper £20m-a-year contract... and confirms club WILL retake squad photo after missing William Saliba16 October 2026, 5:18 pm
  ISAAN KHAN: Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal's plan to axe 60 members of staff, saying the job cuts are being done to 'achieve the success we want to create'.
  
• Real Madrid demand resignation of La Liga president for comparing club's media strategy to that of Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels16 October 2026, 5:03 pm
  Tebas had accused select journalists of acting as an 'official mouthpiece' of the club to air grievances, suggesting they were promoting views of high-ranking Real Madrid officials.
  
• McInnes admits Rangers don't need any new blood in January for title push16 October 2026, 4:53 pm
  Derek McInnes says he shares Andrew Cavenagh's desire for a calm January transfer window at Rangers.
  
• Enzo Maresca insists Man City have been galvanised by guilty verdict, Morgan Gibbs-White a doubt for Forest's clash with Arsenal... and Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa remains defiant16 October 2026, 4:36 pm
  Managers up and down the country will be speaking to the press ahead of the latest weekend of Premier League action.
  
• Michael Carrick insists Man United have 'moved on' from Lisandro Martinez's 'mistake' - and claims squad is in a 'fantastic place' despite defender's explosive rant at club chiefs16 October 2026, 3:56 pm
  He accused the United board and director of football Jason Wilcox of failing in the transfer market last summer. Other senior players are understood to share his views.
  
• Christian Horner calls Red Bull sacking - with £67m pay-out - 'brutal' after his ex-wife died just a week before, as he hails new wife Geri Halliwell for helping him through his sex texts scandal16 October 2026, 2:58 pm
  Horner, 52, was sacked as CEO and Team Principal in July 2025 after 20 years in the role following an internal power struggle and a decline in form.
  
• Adam Wharton's family embroiled in clash with French football fans ahead of Crystal Palace's defeat in Lyon - with England star's mum and dad playing peacemakers16 October 2026, 2:16 pm
  In a video posted on X, a group of Lyon supporters chanted La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, at Palace fans on a metro platform while station staff tried to keep them apart.
  
• There is a fine line between defiance and delusion ... Anything less than a win against Hearts will make O'Neill's continued presence as Celtic manager increasingly difficult to defend16 October 2026, 2:06 pm
  Deep in the bowels of the Estadio da Luz, Martin O'Neill took his seat in his media conference, cleared his throat, and tried to pick the bones out of another chastening night in Europe.
  
• Reece James set for THREE months on the sidelines after knee surgery in major blow to Chelsea - as club give update on injured captain after he missed 5-1 win over Bournemouth16 October 2026, 12:58 pm
  Reece James is set to be out of action for three months after having surgery on a knee injury sustained in training.
  
• Burn down the mission: Inside the Watford 'circus' as Elton John leads irate fans in revolt - 'crazy' meddling from on high, players turning on executives, staff leaving 'unrecognisable' club and why Gino Pozzo is struggling to sell16 October 2026, 11:41 am
  Over the past few days, Watford have come to discover that when it comes to his beloved football club, if Sir Elton John speaks out, soon does everyone else.
  
• Fixing Florian Wirtz: Why Liverpool's £116m man is making poor choices, the midfield rejig that could be the answer, the signs he's gelling with Alexander Isak and why insiders think Jurgen Klopp holds the key16 October 2026, 11:35 am
  The last decade at Liverpool was about making bargain signings look like £100million world-beaters. Now, the problem is the £100m-plus world-beaters struggling to live up to their billing.
  
• Jadon Sancho offered fresh start as Getafe president confirms Spanish side are in talks with £73m Man United flop as part of ambitious double swoop for two high-profile free agents16 October 2026, 9:25 am
  Getafe are competing in the Conference League this season and recently signed another high profile free agent in former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal.