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Carabao Cup Fourth Round: Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City in Action

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Football fans are in for a midweek treat as the Carabao Cup fourth round kicks off this week, with some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs — including Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham Hotspur — all set to feature. The matches take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, promising plenty of drama, upsets, and memorable moments. On Tuesday, Grimsby Town continue their fairytale run as they host Brentford after knocking out Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday in the earlier rounds. Fulham travel to League One side Wycombe Wanderers, while Welsh rivals Wrexham and Cardiff City meet in an all-Wales clash that’s sure to ignite passions. Wednesday’s fixtures see Arsenal welcome Brighton to the Emirates, while Liverpool face Crystal Palace at Anfield for the third time this season. Palace have beaten the Reds twice already — once on penalties in the Community Shield and again in the Premier League. Elsewhere, Swansea City take on reigning Premier League champions Manchester City, Wolves host Chelsea at Molineux, and defending Carabao Cup holders Newcastle United face Tottenham in one of the round’s standout ties. The draw for the fifth round will follow the conclusion of the Newcastle vs Tottenham clash on Wednesday night. Every match of the Carabao Cup fourth round promises high stakes, fierce competition, and the chance for lower-league sides to make history against top-flight opposition.

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Monaco 2-2 Man City: Dier’s Late Penalty Denies Haaland Hat-Trick Heroics

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By Kamal Yalwa | October 1, 2025 | Champions League Manchester City were left frustrated in Monaco after Eric Dier’s controversial 90th-minute penalty earned the hosts a 2-2 draw in their Champions League league phase clash, denying City what looked like a deserved victory. City had dominated proceedings, hitting the woodwork twice and registering 18 shots, but failed to kill the game off after Erling Haaland struck twice in the first half from just seven touches. The Norwegian forward opened the scoring after 14 minutes with a clever lob over goalkeeper Philipp Köhn, only for Jordan Teze to rifle in a spectacular equaliser moments later. Haaland restored City’s lead before the break with a powerful header from Nico O’Reilly’s cross, taking his tally to 11 goals in this season’s competition. Phil Foden and Tijjani Reijnders both struck the bar, while Haaland spurned a glorious chance for his hat-trick. Their profligacy proved costly when VAR intervened late on: referee Jesús Gil Manzano was sent to review a high boot by substitute Nico Gonzalez on Dier at a set-piece. Despite City protests, the spot-kick was awarded and Dier coolly converted past Gianluigi Donnarumma. The result extends City’s winless away run in the Champions League to 12 months, dating back to their victory over Slovan Bratislava last October. Manager Pep Guardiola cut a frustrated figure post-match: “We didn’t defend the free-kick perfectly. We touched the ball first, it touched the opponent too, but it was given. Many things were against us tonight.” Haaland, despite his brace, was equally critical: “I don’t think we played good enough. We don’t deserve to win. We needed more energy. In the second half we allowed them to come back.” City now sit mid-table in the league phase standings, while Monaco celebrated a hard-earned point despite being second-best for much of the contest. Player of the Match: Erling Haaland (Man City)Final Score: Monaco 2-2 Manchester City

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Martinelli’s Late Goal Draw Arsenal to Stay Five Points Behind Liverpool, Man City Remain Ninth

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Copy and paste from Tuesday night. Arsenal struggle to create much all game and then Martinelli saves them off the bench. “But was Mikel Arteta’s line-up just too pragmatic, especially after seeing City drop so deep?  “Merino and Rice once again failed to produce much in midfield. Could Eze – brought on at half-time – have started that game? And what would have happened had he did?” Rice: Martinelli always delivers big moments Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice:  “Since I’ve come to the club, even before I’ve come – he’s always delivered in big moments. The amount of times he’s scoring in big games for us.  “A lot of players can talk if they get put on the bench but every time he comes in, he shows his desire.  “The run and finish – it’s unbelievable at that stage of the game. To have that composure, he really deserves it.” For the second time in five days, Arsenal’s substitutes – or finishers, as Mikel Arteta likes to call them – make the decisive impact. The Gunners were staring at defeat but a huge goal from Martinelli ensures the gap to Liverpool is five points, not six. It’s a hugely frustrating end for City, who defended brilliantly for 93 minutes. Guardiola shrugs his shoulders – he decided 25-30 minutes out from the end of the game how he was going to win it and he got so close. “But credit to Arsenal, Eze and Martinelli for that bit of brilliance at the end, but those blue shirts will be disappointed. “It was a bit of a slugfest of a game, a real struggle that will not help either of them and Liverpool maybe the winners.”

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Arsenal vs Man City: Arteta Faces Midfield Dilemma Involving Declan Rice and Mikel Merino

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Watch Arsenal vs Man City live Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has a tough decision to make ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash with Manchester City, as he grapples with a growing concern in midfield involving Declan Rice and Mikel Merino. The Gunners secured a 2-0 win over Athletic Club in Bilbao earlier this week, with substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard making the difference off the bench — a testament to Arsenal’s increasing squad depth and attacking firepower. But the key question remains: why were they needed at all? Midfield Lacking Creativity Despite controlling large portions of the match and facing minimal pressure from the hosts — Athletic registered 11 shots, only two of which troubled David Raya — Arsenal struggled to create meaningful opportunities for much of the game. Much of that came down to their midfield setup. As seen in previous fixtures, Arteta once again paired Declan Rice and Mikel Merino as advanced No. 8s, ahead of Martin Zubimendi in the holding role. It’s a combination that has yet to fully click. Just like in last month’s draw against Liverpool, the Rice–Merino axis appeared too rigid, limiting Arsenal’s attacking fluidity and link-up play in the final third. Neither player naturally fills the creative void left when Martin Ødegaard is absent or deeper in midfield. Stats Paint a Cautionary Picture The numbers don’t lie:In the Premier League, Arsenal have started Rice and Merino together as No. 8s nine times.They’ve won just one of those matches — a 4-0 win over a struggling Ipswich Town side. Even that victory came under low pressure, with Champions League progression already secured. What It Means Ahead of City Showdown With Manchester City arriving at the Emirates this weekend, Arteta must weigh his midfield options carefully. The defending champions are ruthless at punishing sides that lack midfield cohesion — and if Arsenal struggle to transition quickly from defence to attack, it could prove costly. Arteta’s squad has improved in terms of depth and versatility, but his midfield combinations — especially in high-stakes games — remain under the microscope. The manager must now decide whether to persist with the Rice–Merino pairing or bring in a more attack-minded midfielder to balance out the structure and provide the creative spark that could tip the scales in Arsenal’s favour.

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Man City 2-0 Napoli: Haaland Hits 50th UCL Goal as 10-Man Napoli Fall at the Etihad

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Erling Haaland reached yet another remarkable milestone as Manchester City kicked off their 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign with a commanding 2-0 win over Napoli at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. The Norwegian striker netted his 50th Champions League goal in just 49 appearances — making him the fastest player in history to reach the mark, surpassing previous record-holder Ruud van Nistelrooy who did it in 62 games. City dominated from the start but were handed a major advantage in the 28th minute when Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Jeremy Doku. The Italian side, already under pressure, were forced to retreat into a low block for the remainder of the match. Despite a goalless first half, City’s breakthrough came shortly after the interval. Haaland struck with typical precision in the 53rd minute, latching onto a low cross from Phil Foden and firing home past Alex Meret to break the deadlock and bring up his half-century in the competition. Napoli, down to ten men and struggling to maintain possession, offered little resistance as the hosts continued to dominate. The second goal arrived in the 68th minute, with Doku — who had tormented the Napoli backline all evening — finishing neatly after a slick one-two with Julian Alvarez. Pep Guardiola will be pleased with his side’s fluid attacking play and defensive discipline, especially ahead of their top-of-the-table Premier League clash with Arsenal on Super Sunday. City now top their group, while Napoli face an uphill battle in a competitive section. For Haaland, the night marked another milestone in a glittering European career — and ominous signs for City’s rivals.

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Man City Sacks Barman for Wearing United Shirt

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Manchester City have dismissed a bar worker who wore a Manchester United shirt while serving drinks at the Etihad Stadium during the derby on Sunday. The club were made aware of the worker via a post on X from an account called @Mataniels. It included a photograph of the man in question handing over a pint while wearing a black shirt containing a clearly visible United club crest, alongside the caption: “Absolute joke @ManCity – letting one of the bar staff in block 315 wear a United shirt on Derby Day #mcfc.” City’s Man City Fan Support account messaged back: “Thank you for making us aware of this. We can confirm that this individual has now been removed from their position.” The @Mataniels account no longer exists, possibly due to some replies on X pushing back against the message highlighting the worker wearing the shirt. City declined to comment. City won the 197th Manchester derby 3-0 with a goal from Phil Foden and two from Erling Haaland.

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Amorim Accept Any Decision on Records After a Defeat

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Rúben Amorim’s tenure as Manchester United manager is under intense scrutiny — and the numbers are not in his favour. Following a lacklustre run of form and mounting pressure from pundits and fans alike, here’s a look at the bleak statistical reality of his reign so far: Amorim’s Premier League win rate stands at just 26%, with 8 wins from 31 games. Among all managers to take charge of 20 or more league matches for United, only Alfred Albut (20%) and Scott Duncan (24%) have lower records. This gives Amorim the worst win percentage in all competitions for any Manchester United manager since World War II. In terms of attacking output, United have failed to score in 13 of those 31 league games and have only managed 36 goals in total. Defensively, United have conceded an average of 1.6 goals per game and have kept just five clean sheets. Former United captain Gary Neville has repeatedly pointed to Amorim’s lack of consistency in his defensive selections — with frequent changes to the back three and back five. Amorim has also struggled against quality opposition. He has only won four of 26 Premier League games against non-promoted sides. Away from home, United have just one win in their last 20 Premier League matches against the traditional “Big Six”, conceding 53 goals across those fixtures. This season has continued in poor fashion. United have just four points from their first four league games (one win, one draw, two losses) — their worst start since the 1992-93 campaign under Sir Alex Ferguson. Since Amorim took over, United have taken only 31 points from 31 league games. Following Tottenham’s recent win over West Ham, United now sit bottom of the table among ever-present Premier League teams based on results during Amorim’s tenure. Roy Keane heavily criticised the team’s attitude after the recent Manchester derby, singling out Luke Shaw and accusing the squad of lacking physical commitment. Gary Neville echoed the concerns, saying Amorim “doesn’t know his best defence.” Despite the criticism, Amorim has defended his approach. “I accept the results… but I won’t change my philosophy,” he said. “I’m suffering more than the fans. I’ll do my best until I’m here.” With results deteriorating and performances raising questions, the pressure on Amorim is reaching a boiling point. The coming weeks may be decisive for both the manager and the club.

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PSG to Face Barca in Champions League, Real Madrid Draw Man City & Liverpool

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Liverpool and Manchester City will both come up against Real Madrid in this season’s Champions League, while title-holders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough list of opponents in Thursday’s draw, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Xabi Alonso’s Real will play City at home and take on Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield in what will be two of the standout fixtures of the league phase. Arne Slot’s Liverpool, who finished first in the league phase last season only to be eliminated by PSG in the last 16, will also play Atletico Madrid, PSV Eindhoven and Qarabag of Azerbaijan at home. In addition, they must go to Inter Milan, Eintracht Frankfurt, Marseille and Turkish champions Galatasaray. City, who won the Champions League in 2023, will welcome Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Italian champions Napoli and Galatasaray to the Etihad Stadium. As well as Real, they will also visit Villarreal, Monaco and Norwegian newcomers Bodo/Glimt. PSG will entertain Bayern and go to Barcelona, while the French club also have home fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. Luis Enrique’s team went on to win the Champions League last season but only after struggling amid some difficult games in the league phase, in which they finished 15th. They have no obviously straightforward fixtures this time, as they also face Atalanta at home, as well as Leverkusen, Sporting CP and Athletic Club away. What is the Champions League format?Every team now plays eight games against eight different opponents in the new format of Europe’s elite club competition, which was introduced last season. All 36 clubs are pooled together into one league rather than split into groups. The top eight teams advance to the last 16, while those finishing between ninth and 24th go into the knockout round play-offs. The bottom 12 teams are eliminated. Other fixtures to look out for will include Barcelona visiting both Chelsea and Newcastle, while Arsenal entertain Bayern and Atletico and must also go to Inter Milan and to Bilbao. Tournament newcomers Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan, who ousted Celtic on penalties in the play-off round, will host Real and travel to London to play Arsenal. Minnows Pafos of Cyprus will visit Chelsea and face Bayern at home. UEFA is not expected to announce specific fixture dates until Saturday, but the first round of games will take place across three days from September 16th to 18th. The eighth and final matchday is scheduled for January 28th. This season’s Champions League final will take place in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, on May 30th next year, with UEFA announcing on Thursday that the game will kick off at 18:00 local time rather than the usual 21:00. Who qualified for the Champions League?Below is the full list of 36 teams that qualified for the league phase, arranged in the Pots that were used in the draw: Pot 1: PSG, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona. Pot 2: Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Atalanta, Villarreal, Juventus, Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge. Pot 3: Tottenham Hotspur, PSV Eindhoven, Ajax, Napoli, Sporting CP, Olympiacos, Slavia Prague, Bodo/Glimt, Marseille. Pot 4: FC Copenhagen, Monaco, Galatasaray, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Qarabag, Athletic Club, Newcastle, Pafos, Kairat Almaty.

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