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Arsenal Fall to Brighton Ahead of Extended International Break

Arsenal lost to Brighton on Saturday before the international break, while Oxford United recalled a themed kit and Andros Townsend escaped injury.OriginalThe GuardianSep 21, 2026 · 15:14 UTC

Dortdorf? No — Dortmund Move Top of Bundesliga With Perfect Start

Borussia Dortmund won 1-0 at Stuttgart for a fourth straight Bundesliga win, topping the table under Niko Kovac for the first time since May 2023.OriginalThe GuardianSep 21, 2026 · 13:17 UTC

Arsenal Held Again at Home as Late Holmberg Goal Rescues Point

Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester United in the WSL thanks to a 95th-minute equalizer, while Tottenham beat Crystal Palace 7-0.OriginalThe GuardianSep 21, 2026 · 11:00 UTC

Teenage Forward Kostoulas Stars as Brighton rout Arsenal

Charalampos Kostoulas scored his third goal in eight days as Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 in the Premier League.OriginalThe GuardianSep 21, 2026 · 07:00 UTC

Manchester United Fans Boo as Struggles Continue at Fulham

Manchester United drew criticism from fans and Gary Neville after a uninspired display at Craven Cottage, including boos over Kobbie Mainoo's substitution.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 19:14 UTC

Cunha's Late Goal Earns Manchester United a Point at Fulham

Matheus Cunha scored late as Manchester United drew at Fulham, snapping a losing streak that included defeats by Man City and Brighton.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 17:46 UTC

Leeds Held by Crystal Palace but Stay Unbeaten

Leeds United drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace, staying unbeaten in fifth place, while Palace kept their first clean sheet of the season.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:08 UTC

Isak goal sends Liverpool past Bournemouth in Iraola's return

Alexander Isak scored the only goal as Liverpool beat Bournemouth in the Premier League on Andoni Iraola's return to his former club.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:06 UTC

Rangers Edge Celtic in Fan-Free Old Firm Derby

Rangers defeated Celtic in the Old Firm derby, with Ryan Naderi scoring the winner in a match played without visiting fans.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 14:11 UTC

Andros Townsend Unhurt After Being Struck by Pitch Roller in Thailand

Former England winger Andros Townsend avoided injury after being run over by a pitch roller while warming up for PT Prachuap in Thailand.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 10:47 UTC

Late Derby Equalizer Extends Burnley's Home Winless Run

Derby's Mo Fuseini struck in stoppage time to deny Burnley, whose last home league win came on 18 October 2025.OriginalThe GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 07:00 UTC

Rosenior confronts former Strasbourg fans after Paris FC win

Paris FC beat Strasbourg 2-1 to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1, with the match halted after abusive chants aimed at manager Liam Rosenior.OriginalThe GuardianSep 19, 2026 · 21:12 UTC