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• Exiled Richarlison scores for Tottenham Under-21s in EFL Trophy - as outcast plays in his first match since being banished from the first-team by Roberto De Zerbi13 October 2026, 10:58 pm
  The EFL Trophy represented a rare chance for Richarlison to secure game time after he was left out of Roberto De Zerbi's Premier League squad.
  
• Arsenal 3-0 Lille: Mikel Arteta's side will face harder games than this but they are already beginning to look formidable in their Champions League quest, writes OLIVER HOLT13 October 2026, 10:25 pm
  OLIVER HOLT AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM. Decorated by brilliant goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, it was another exhibition of the confidence Arsenal feel.
  
• Tony Bloom reiterates his strong belief that Hearts can be champions within a decade13 October 2026, 10:23 pm
  Tony Bloom has doubled down on his assertion that Hearts can become Scottish champions within 10 years.
  
• Seething Lisandro Martinez hits out at Man United's hierarchy and technical director Jason Wilcox in explosive interview after Atletico loss - as Wayne Rooney calls Argentine out as 'disrespectful'13 October 2026, 10:23 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Lisandro Martinez launched an extraordinary attack on the Old Trafford hierarchy and director of football Jason Wilcox over the club's transfer policy.
  
• Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United and Arsenal vs Lille - Champions League RECAP : Red Devils winless streak extends to five games as Leny Yoro is sent off in defeat, while Gunners win13 October 2026, 10:20 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as Manchester United travel to Atletico Madrid and Arsenal host Lille in the Champions League.
  
• Atletico Madrid 2-0 Man United: At least Michael Carrick and Co avoided a thrashing - but the head coach is running out of time as dreadful start rolls on, writes CHRIS WHEELER13 October 2026, 10:20 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER AT THE RIYADH AIR METROPOLITANO: On the eve of this test of Man United's character and his own managerial credentials, Carrick asked to be given more time.
  
• Atletico Madrid 2-0 Man United PLAYER RATINGS: Who was 'way too lackadaisical'? Which Red Devil 'looks to be in a funk'? And 'who should only be used further forward from here'?13 October 2026, 9:47 pm
  Man United's return to Europe's top table was kind as they turned over minnows FK Sabah at Old Trafford, but this was a totally different test, and one they ultimately failed on a chastising night.
  
• Lexi Potter passes her audition and Alessia Russo seals her return to form as ruthless England put five past Greece in World Cup qualifying13 October 2026, 9:43 pm
  TARA ANSON-WALSH: Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses have a knack for showing these fans in Leicester a good time. The last time England played here was for their Euros send-off in June last year.
  
• SCOTLAND 3 CZECH REPUBLIC 2 (Scotland win 5-2 on aggregate): Scots hold their nerve in play-off13 October 2026, 8:58 pm
  Scotland were the toast of Paisley last night after twice coming from behind to beat Czech Republic 3-2
  
• Andoni Iraola defends under-fire Florian Wirtz and summer signing Bradley Barcola - as he insists they will give Liverpool 'good performances' and that he trusts duo '100 per cent'13 October 2026, 8:32 pm
  Andoni Iraola says he has '100 per cent trust' in Liverpool's misfiring, big-money duo Bradley Barcola and Florian Wirtz.
  
• English football is on the brink of financial disaster with 94 PER CENT of clubs running at a loss and nearly two-thirds of EFL clubs 'insolvent' - as shocking scale of the crisis is revealed13 October 2026, 7:19 pm
  The Independent Football Regulator's State of the Game report demands 'urgent reform' while delivering the troubling revelation that an incredible 94 per cent of clubs are loss-making
  
• Bournemouth will demand a fee of more than £100MILLION to sell Alex Scott in January - with Chelsea and Liverpool in race for wantaway star13 October 2026, 7:19 pm
  SIMON JONES: Chelsea remain firmly in the hunt for the England international after having three proposals rebuffed over the summer, ranging up to £68million.
  
• Arsenal life president Ken Friar - who was behind their Emirates move - dies aged 92... with Gunners to pay tribute in Lille and Everton home matches13 October 2026, 6:43 pm
  Arsenal have paid tribute to life president Ken Friar, one of the most important figures in the club's history, who has died aged 92.
  
• BBC football pundit Shay Given marries his fiancée after 12-year engagement in stunning ceremony at Westminster Abbey - with special 'blue blood' permission to use the royal church13 October 2026, 6:28 pm
  The former Newcastle United and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, 50, married Rebecca Gibson on Saturday following a 12-year engagement.
  
• CALUM CROWE: Stephen Robinson waited patiently for his shot at the big time but he's failing to deliver the goods at Aberdeen13 October 2026, 6:01 pm
  Even accounting for much of the dross that has been served up by Stephen Robinson during his time in charge of Aberdeen, last weekend felt like a new low.