Matildas keep eyes on World Cup prep after Fowler blow The Matildas have been dealt a setback in their Women's World Cup preparation, but Holly McNamara says there's no time to waste mulling over a missing star. AAP · Oct 5
Transfer Rumors: Arsenal’s Haaland Boost; Real Madrid Plot Yildiz Raid Leny Yoro, Virgil van Dijk, Endrick and Michael Olise all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Oct 5
How did some City fans become aggressive defenders of a nation state’s regime? The Manchester City case is one example of how fandom has warped beyond previous boundaries in online spaces The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
Golden Boy 2026: Full List of Nominees Barcelona have three nominees on a shortlist dominated by Premier League clubs. Sports Illustrated · Oct 5
Manchester City’s spending and the fine margins of Premier League football Letters: Responding to articles on the team’s breaches of financial regulations, Mike Alhadeff says Man City got remarkably little for their money, Ed Barrett says Liverpool were robbed of titles, while Neil Smith warns against triumphalism The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
Child’s play for England with a 7-0 demolition job against Croatia In today’s Football Daily: Roll out the brackets for England The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
‘Insane’ Schedule Blamed for Erling Haaland Injury Worry Haaland’s Manchester City travel to Liverpool’s Anfield home this weekend in a daunting return to Premier League action. Sports Illustrated · Oct 5
WSL talking points: heat cranks up on Arsenal but Putellas and Diani shine Pressure continues to build on the Gunners’ head coach, while powerful London City Lionesses demolished Spurs The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
‘Everyone Knew’—Former Premier League Manager Questions Man City’s Erling Haaland Transfer Man City could be facing some serious punishments over their financial misconduct. Sports Illustrated · Oct 5
Norway coach issues Erling Haaland injury update after striker limps off during Portugal defeat Haaland gestured to Norway's bench that he needed to come off and was replaced in the 67th minute The Independent UK · Oct 5
Norway issue Erling Haaland injury update after Man City star limps off Striker is now a doubt for Sunday’s trip to face Liverpool Evening Standard · Oct 5
Liverpool injury update: Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, Jeremy Jacquet latest news and return dates Andoni Iraola’s side missing key figures ahead of Man City clash Evening Standard · Oct 5
Anger, remorse, conspiracy theories: how sports fans cope when their club does wrong Manchester City, one of the world’s biggest sporting clubs, has been found guilty by the English Premier League of 114 breaches of its financial rules. The amount in question is close to a staggering £1 billion (A$1.9 billion). The Conversation · Oct 5
Transfer Rumors: Haaland’s Two Choices; Real Madrid Eye $100 Million Premier League Star Benjamin Šeško, Micky van de Ven, Alex Scott, Kenan Yıldız, Jules Koundé and many more feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Oct 4
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4 Nations League roundup: Haaland limps off in Norway’s loss to Portugal Erling Haaland limped off in Norway’s 2-1 defeat by Portugal in the Nations League as the holders sealed their place in the quarter-finals
Evening Standard · Oct 4 Man City dealt huge injury worry as Erling Haaland spotted limping on Norway duty Star striker requested to be substituted on international duty
AAP · Oct 4 Fowler's Man City humble fellow Matildas' Arsenal Champions Manchester City, with Mary Fowler in their ranks, have enjoyed a big day in their Women's Super League push, defeating rivals Arsenal 4-2.
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Manchester City beat hapless Arsenal as London City Lionesses rout Spurs in statement win Lauren Hemp scored twice to leave Arsenal down in 10th after a dire start to the campaign
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4 Shaw seals thrilling win over Arsenal to extend Manchester City’s 100% WSL start Manchester City came from behind twice to win a six-goal thriller against Arsenal and continue their 100% start to the WSL season
The Independent UK · Oct 4 England call up late replacement for injured Nico O’Reilly O’Reilly was sent back to Man City for ‘further assessment’ ahead of the Croatia rout and Thomas Tuchel has now called up another left-back ahead of Tuesday’s game against Czech Republic
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4 Manchester City 4-2 Arsenal: Women’s Super League – as it happened The champions moved 10 points ahead of Arsenal after twice coming from behind to win an excellent game
The Guardian - US · Oct 4 Jesse Marsch: ‘We Americans have been inundated with propaganda since we were young’ As he prepares to face his home nation, the Canada manager reflects on his adopted country’s soccer, its prime minister, and its place in the world
Sports Illustrated · Oct 4 ‘Greedy B------’—Man Utd Legend Hits Back at Wayne Rooney Over Man City Verdict The reported view of Premier League clubs would appear to side with Rooney over Paul Scholes.
Salon · Oct 4 Man City scandal isn't about soccer It's a tangled tale of global corruption and cynicism, and we're all complicit
The National (Scotland) · Oct 4 Abuse survivor Paul Stewart on how to make Scottish youth football safer for kids Boys club abuse survivor Paul Stewart believes more must be done to protect kids in youth football and is backing a new app he believes can help.