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Premier LeagueArsenal host Hull City on Saturday aiming for a fifth consecutive Premier League win. Their 2-1 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague showed how complacency can make a difficult game even more complicated, despite taking a two-goal lead in the first half.
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Premier LeagueTottenham are reportedly leaning towards keeping young player Luca Williams-Barnett rather than loaning him out in January, with manager Roberto De Zerbi keen to give him more first-team opportunities.
Premier LeagueManchester United manager Michael Carrick said midfielder Carlos Baleba will be out for several weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in Tuesday’s 3-2 win over Roma. Carrick said he would be unavailable this week or during the international break starting on Monday, and that his absence is a blow to the team.
Premier LeagueFormer Arsenal striker Jérémie Aliadière has warned against selling Viktor Gyökeres in the January transfer window without securing a replacement, despite believing the team’s style does not suit the Swedish striker’s abilities. His comments came amid speculation that the player could leave in January.
Premier LeagueThere is no confirmation that Newcastle United are planning to sign a striker in January 2027, despite growing calls to strengthen the attack as the team struggles to score consistently. The source links this need to Alexander Isak’s departure and to signings failing to deliver the expected scoring consistency.
Premier LeagueAndoni Iraola said Liverpool’s players may be “too honest” after season statistics showed the team had committed 128 fouls, the most of any Premier League side. He was speaking ahead of Sunday’s match against Crystal Palace, with Liverpool having lost their last two games against Arsenal and Fenerbahçe.
Premier LeagueNewcastle are unlikely to sanction defender Amar Dedic after he was seen carrying a bow and arrows in the Northumberland countryside, prompting a police manhunt involving an armed unit. The player is expected to start against Fulham on Saturday.
Premier LeagueLiverpool FC Women forward Cornelia Kapocs has won the October Player of the Month award after topping a fan poll on the club’s website. It is the second time she has received the award during her time with the team.
Premier LeagueHull City manager Sergej Jakirović called Arsenal one of Europe’s best teams ahead of Saturday’s Premier League meeting at the Emirates Stadium. He said his side would need an exceptional performance to match the hosts.
Premier LeagueTottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham said it would have been irresponsible not to plan for the possibility of relegation, as he discussed the club’s preparations for this season after it came close to going down last season.
Premier LeagueA report urged Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi to consider starting 18-year-old Luca Williams-Barnett against Leeds United on Saturday. The youngster made his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace, coming on for Mathys Tel in the closing minutes and creating a chance for Mohammed Kudus after getting past two defenders.
Premier LeagueManchester City’s squad faces uncertainty after an independent commission found the club guilty of most of the charges brought by the Premier League over alleged financial breaches between 2009 and 2018. Final sanctions remain on hold pending the outcome of the appeal.
