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De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality
Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at Brentford, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Is Barry emerging as frontman Everton can finally count on?
After finding the back of the net in Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, is Thierno Barry on course to become Everton's main man up front?
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Stokes stars as Durham thump Derbyshire to lift Championship promotion hopes
Ben Stokes starred again with bat and ball as Durham boosted their Rothesay County Championship promotion hopes with a crushing 338-run win at Derbyshire with a day to sp...
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Simone Fontecchio leads Italy past Estonia with 21 points
The NBA forward hit four three-pointers as Italy pulled away in the second half to win the Trentino Basket Cup.
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Spurs 'didn't fight in the right way' - Di Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto Di Zerbi believes his side "didn't fight in the right way" in their 3-0 loss to Brentford in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier...
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Hits and misses: Man Utd lack guts and fight, but can Leeds dare to dream?
Hits and misses: Man Utd lack guts and fight, but can Leeds dare to dream?
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Brentford beat lacklustre Spurs in comfortable opening day win
Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League season under Roberto De Zerbi gets off to a dismal start as they lose 3-0 to a dominant Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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Late drama as Ipswich stun Sunderland
Ipswich Town beat Sunderland as Jack Clarke scores a 90th minute winner to open their account on their return to the Premier League.
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Leeds score late winner to silence Forest fans
Anton Stach scores in the 88th minute to give Leeds United a win in Oliver Glasner's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
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Wasteful Palace punished by Everton in Sage's first game
Everton beat Crystal Palace 2–0 to win their opening game of the Premier League season for the first time in five years, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall and Thierno...
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Hull shock Man Utd with dream Premier League return
Watch highlights as Hull City make a dream start to their return to the Premier League, beating Manchester United 2-0 on the opening weekend at the MKM Stadium.
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Dundee claim derby bragging rights with victory over winless Dundee United
Dundee enjoyed another memorable trip across the road as they secured a deserved 2-0 derby victory away to Dundee United to move joint-top of the fledgling Scottish Premi...
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Euro latest: Stones makes Inter debut in win as Spence and Jones watch on
Euro latest: Stones makes Inter debut in win as Spence and Jones watch on.
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Where does Man Utd defeat rank among shock opening-game losses?
BBC Sport looks at some of the most shocking Premier League opening-game defeats.
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Farke turnaround has Leeds aiming to thrive not just survive
With exciting new signings and growing belief, Leeds United will hope a winning start to the Premier League means they can aim to thrive rather than just survive this tim...
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Tonali nightmare as Sangare stars - Brentford v Spurs player ratings
How Brentford and Tottenham's players rated following their Premier League match.
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Spurs crumble as Brentford show brilliance in convincing win
Highlights from the Premier League match between Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur.
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West Ham woe and why Millwall are team to beat - McLean's EFL takeaways
Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows of Saturday's action.
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Woeful Spurs easily beaten at Brentford despite big-spending summer
A woeful Tottenham started their new Premier League season dismally with a 3-0 loss at Brentford despite a big summer of spending.
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Norris leads the Nexo Championship after stunning ALBATROSS
Highlights of the third day of the Nexo Championship on the DP World Tour.
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