5 h. ago European football: Mbappé and Bellingham sink Valencia for Real Madrid

Real Madrid 4-0 Valencia | Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer LeverkusenCoach Patrick Vieira leaves Genoa by mutual consentKylian Mbappé netted twice as Real Madrid eased to a 4-0 victory over struggling Valencia, with Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras also scoring to help the La Liga leaders claim their 13th win from 14 matches in all competitions.The victory extended Real’s commanding lead, putting them seven points clear of second-placed Villarreal and eight ahead of third-placed Barcelona, who sit level with Atlético Madrid on 22 points but have a game in hand. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago European football: Bayern Munich sink Leverkusen to extend winning run

Bundesliga leaders have won all 15 matches this seasonCoach Patrick Vieira leaves Genoa by mutual consentBayern Munich scored three goals in 19 minutes in a rampant first half to power past visitors Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 and stretch their record-extending run to 15 wins from 15 matches across all competitions this season.Goals from Serge Gnabry and Nicolas Jackson and an own goal from Loic Bade gave Bayern, who rested Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Díaz in the first half for their midweek trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, an easy victory.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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14 h. ago European football: Patrick Vieira leaves winless Serie A stragglers Genoa

Former France midfielder’s team bottom of tableMurgita and Criscito take charge on interim basisGenoa, Serie A’s bottom side, have parted company with Patrick Vieira by mutual agreement after a winless start to their campaign, with three draws and six losses.The former France midfielder Vieira took over in November last year when Genoa were 17th and helped the club avoid relegation, finishing 13th in the Italian top flight. However, they made a dismal start to the new season, scoring four goals in nine matches.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Arsenal icon insists 'it's not him' in Viktor Gyokeres blame claim

Viktor Gyokeres has struggled for regular goals since arriving at Arsenal from Sporting CP, and former Gunners star Nigel Winterburn has issued his verdict on the striker

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16 h. ago Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira sacked by club after 'you ask me a question like this' rant

Patrick Vieira has been sacked by Genoa after a 2-0 home defeat to Cremonese, with the legendary Arsenal captain's side now bottom of Serie A

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16 h. ago Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira sacked by Genoa just months after signing contract extension

The legendary Frenchman leaves the Serie A side bottom of the table and without a win league win this season

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17 h. ago Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira sacked after nightmare run as Jamie Vardy helps seal fate

Arsenal legend and former Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has lost his job at Serie A side Genoa after failing to pick up a single victory in their first nine games of the season

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17 h. ago European football: Patrick Vieira sacked by winless Serie A stragglers Genoa

Former France midfielder’s team bottom of tableMurgita and Criscito take charge on interim basisGenoa, Serie A’s bottom side, have sacked Patrick Vieira after a winless start to their campaign, with three draws and six losses.The former France midfielder Vieira took over in November last year when Genoa were 17th and helped the club avoid relegation, finishing 13th in the Italian top flight. However, they made a dismal start to the new season, scoring four goals in nine matches.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nottingham Forest name Sean Dyche as new boss after brutal Ange Postecoglou sacking

Nottingham Forest have wasted no time in appointing Ange Postecoglou's successor after sacking him at the weekend, with Sean Dyche now the club's new head coach

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1 week ago Ange Postecoglou’s reputation has taken a hit that only time and the right move can restore

The Australian will have to prove himself all over again after back-to-back Premier League dismissals leave a stain on his CVAnge Postecoglou knows a strong reputation can be as valuable as results. The Australian is quick to defend his record when his coaching capabilities, successes or failures are called into question. To call on his experience when he feels like he is being disrespected or dismissed for learning the ropes in a football outpost. To turn to the silverware he has collected when there is a suggestion that he is a visitor, an impostor or a charlatan who somehow duped his way into the major leagues.But a new record – the shortest stint as a permanent manager of a Premier League club – is one that will need no reminder. Being sacked just 40 days into his Nottingham Forest reign will remain a stain on Postecoglou’s CV long after he leaves England. Being axed from two Premier League clubs within little more than four months is a blemish that could be even harder to remov...

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1 week ago Gary Neville trolled by Arsenal star as Man United icon's theory proved right and wrong

Arsenal star Leandro Trossard was on target in the Gunners' 1-0 victory vs Fulham - and the Belgium forward aimed a cheeky dig at a certain pundit after his goal.

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2 w. ago Nottingham Forest approach Dyche and Mancini after Postecoglou sacked

Forest moving fast to replace Ange PostecoglouFulham manager Marco Silva also on shortlistNottingham Forest have sounded out Sean Dyche and Roberto Mancini regarding their vacancy, after sacking head coach Ange Postecoglou.Evangelos Marinakis, the Forest owner, made the call to sack Postecoglou just 40 days into the job during the club’s 3-0 home defeat by Chelsea. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Truth behind Ange Postecoglou and Evangelos Marinakis 'fist fight' Forest sacking claim

Rumours of a punch-up between Ange Postecoglou and Evangelos Marinakis have swirled on social media after the manager was sacked by the club's owner minutes after their 3-0 thrashing by Chelsea

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2 w. ago Steven Gerrard in Rangers manager favourite return as 'embarrassed' Arsenal icon warns one boss to steer clear

The bookies are suggesting Gerrard is back out in front as favourite to replace Russell Martin

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2 w. ago Patrick Vieira gives verdict on Arsenal title chances under manager Mikel Arteta

Arsenal currently sit top of the Premier League at this early stage and former captain Patrick Vieira believes their summer recruitment can help them end their wait for league success

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2 w. ago Graham Potter earns next Rangers manager backing but former insider drops major caveat

The Englishman has been out of work since being sacked by West Ham last month - leaving the club 19th in the Premier League

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2 w. ago How Man Utd board members voted in sack meeting as Ruben Amorim questions raised

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is under growing pressure following a poor start to the season and he knows exactly how club chiefs feel about potentially sacking him

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3 w. ago Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in the frame for Luton job

Wilshere first choice to replace sacked Matt BloomfieldRotherham, Orient and Wycombe win in League OneJack Wilshere, the former Arsenal and England midfielder, is reportedly close to taking over as the Luton manager. The 33-year-old has emerged as first choice to replace Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked this week, after holding talks with the club’s board at Kenilworth Road.Wilshere filled in at Norwich at the end of last season where he took charge for the final two games after Johannes Hoff Thorup’s sacking, but did not get the job permanently. He was also in the frame at Plymouth before Tom Cleverley was hired as manager. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes each pick candidate to replace Ruben Amorim at Man Utd

Manchester United legends Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes have had their say on the club's next manager should Ruben Amorim get the sack

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3 w. ago Rangers target Wolves youth supremo for key academy role as Kevin Thelwell continues backroom shake

The Ibrox club are pressing ahead with other appointments despite sacking Russell Martin as manager on Sunday

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