News Thursday, November 5, 2026

Everton draw exposes United's defensive concerns

Your team coughed up a lead again. Everton 2–2 Manchester United on Sunday, and the late goal stings. Staff takeaways from The Busby Babe put it plainly: when defending a lead, United could not get in front and close looks at goal in the final seconds to keep another rocket heading into the top corner. Matheus Cunha and Amad both featured, but the defensive lapses are the story fans are talking about.…

Alonso backs Estevao, cup tie brings team news

No drama from the manager. Xabi Alonso dismissed reports that Estevao is unhappy at Chelsea: "No, Este is ready.…
Haaland double sinks Porto as City open Champions League with a win

Erling Haaland scored both goals as City opened their Champions League campaign with a 2–0 win at Porto. First league phase match, three points on the board.…

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Atletico arrive wounded and Liverpool's Champions League opener is here
Liverpool host Atletico Madrid Wednesday night at Anfield. This is the first match of the Champions League campaign.…
Lahdo debuts in Malmö's 0–0 draw with AIK
Malmö FF 0–0 AIK on Monday, and Mayckel Lahdo's debut was the only thing worth taking from it. You could not break AIK down, but the 23-year-old winger came on in the 66th minute and immediately tried to change that.…
Kevin Filling out for the season after knee injury at Malmö
Kevin Filling is done for the season. The 17-year-old suffered a knee injury in the 0–0 draw at Malmö FF on Monday and will not play again in 2026.…
Arsenal open Champions League campaign at Napoli
Your team starts the Champions League League Phase on Wednesday at the Maradona. Arsenal go in as Premier League champions and last season's runners-up in Europe.…
Hormiga González double sinks Volos as El Kaabi goes off injured
Armando 'Hormiga' González scored his first doublet in Europe as Olympiacos beat Volos 3–2 at the Karaiskakis Stadium on Saturday. He started, scored twice, and set up another.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Real Madrid beat Inter 2–1 in the Champions League opener
Three points on the board. Real Madrid beat Inter 2–1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday to start the 2026-27 Champions League campaign with a win.…
Bryne 3 fall to Vigrestad after a goal fest
Your third team came up short. Vigrestad beat Bryne 3, and the scoreline stings more after the goals that flew in.…
Calleri returns to the Bombonera with a confession
Jonathan Calleri, who left All Boys for San Pablo, returns to the Bombonera as San Pablo faces Boca in the Copa Sudamericana, and he has made no secret of his colors: "I'm a Boca fan". The forward went from that kid from All Boys to captain and leader of San Pablo, the club now testing Boca in continental competition.…
Giannoulis injury wait, Jakic deal details, Costa aims high
PAOK are waiting on an MRI for Dimitris Giannoulis to learn the size of the damage. A significant absence is possible.…
PSV beat Ajax 1–3 and lead the title race as De Klassieker debate rages
Your team beat Ajax in Amsterdam on Saturday. Ajax 1–3 PSV, a real punch in the title race.…
Fenerbahçe lose the derby and Yıldırım hits the roof
Fenerbahçe 1–2 Beşiktaş in week 4. A home derby gone wrong, and the fallout started the moment the whistle blew.…
Apollon Kalamaria draw 2–2 at Hellas Syrou in a thriller
Apollon Kalamaria left Syros with a point after a match packed with emotion. Hellas Syrou 2–2 Apollon Kalamaria, and both sides gave everything for the win.…
Osimhen out, Buruk trusts two names ahead of Sporting
Victor Osimhen will not play against Sporting CP in the Champions League opener on Wednesday. Coach Okan Buruk says there is no problem and trusts two names to fill the gap up front.…
Champions League returns to Old Trafford as United chase defensive fixes
Thursday night. Sabah FK at Old Trafford.…
City open Champions League at Porto with Maresca in charge
Your team opens the Champions League league phase at FC Porto on Tuesday at the Estádio do Dragão. Both clubs sit top of their domestic leagues.…
Hull City preview and the Havertz question after Arsenal loss
Your team is back at Stamford Bridge on Saturday against Hull City. Chelsea are strong favourites, with one betting preview putting the chance of a home win at 85%.…
Nordfeldt rescues point in Malmö as Filling's season ends
AIK took a point from the leaders. Malmö FF 0–0 AIK on Saturday at Eleda Stadion.…
Carvajal offered to Liverpool, plus Konde and Chiesa exits
Dani Carvajal is available on a free. The 34-year-old right-back left Real Madrid and has been offered to Liverpool and Manchester City.…
Malmö FF 0–0 AIK, Lahdo debuts as the curse holds
Malmö FF 0–0 AIK on Monday at Eleda Stadion, and the streak is intact. AIK have now gone 28 visits to Malmö without a win.…
Napoli away looms as Allegri weighs three changes
Allegri is considering three changes ahead of Arsenal's Champions League opener at Napoli on Wednesday. The match marks his return to the Champions League after four years, and a chance to bury a defeat to Inter.…
Olympiacos host Volos in the cup days after the 1–1 league draw
Olympiacos host Volos on Tuesday for matchday 2 of the Greek Cup League Phase, kickoff 21:45. You go into it days after the 1–1 draw at Panthessaliko in the Super League.…