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The FC crew answer your tweets on where Divock Origi’s goal ranks among the luckiest of all time, Kane vs. Aubameyang and much more.

Arsenal’s Unai Emery admits he ‘didn’t know’ if Mesut Ozil attended the north London derby win over Tottenham, with the German missing due to back problem.

Steve Nicol raises concerns about Liverpool’s star-powered front three after substitute Divock Origi came on to score the winner against Everton.

Everton manager Marco Silva admitted he didn’t see Jurgen Klopp run onto the pitch to celebrate Liverpool’s late winner in the Merseyside Derby, nor did he receive an apology from Klopp.

Goals from Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were spoiled by Bordeaux, who stormed back to end PSG’s 14-game win streak to start the season.

Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino believes his side were mentally and physically tired from their Champions League win over Inter Milan during their 4-2 defeat to Arsenal.

Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri admitted it wasn’t easy for his players to bounce back in the Premier League so quickly following a defeat to Tottenham and a midweek victory in the Europa League.

PSG manager Thomas Tuchel insists Neymar is ruled out of their midweek game with Strasbourg after being taken off against Bordeaux with an injury.

The guys respond to your tweets about Sebastian Salazar’s notepads, Jose Mourinho’s future at Man United and who replaces him if he leaves. A feisty North London derby, a tepid Manchester United performance, a “rare” Real Madrid win, a ruthless Manchester City performance, a milestone for Cristiano Ronaldo, a madcap finish to the Merseyside derby, a first league draw for PSG… this weekend had it all. Here are the best numbers from this weekend’s football.

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Liverpool have scored more 90 (+) minute winners vs. Everton than any side has vs. another in Premier League history. They are now unbeaten in their last 21 games vs Everton…

“Two’s company, three’s a crowd” is the age-old cliche but when it comes to football, three might be the magic number. We look at the game’s most potent trios and what makes each of them so brilliant.

Liverpool: The kings of open space

This terrific threesome thrives on open space, at their peak when afforded room to run and attack in behind a hastily retreating defence. They fit the high-press ideals of their boss, Jurgen Klopp, and are equipped to exploit even the most innocuous change…

Hat-trick hero Lukebakio tops Player Power Rankings ahead of Thauvin, Sane

The guys from Exploding Heads bring you all the happenings from the Premier League weekend in a tidy 90-second (plus stoppages) package.
Perhaps the unlikeliest No. 1 we have ever had, but that’s what happens when you score a hat trick away to Bayern Munich! Our global editors pick their top 10 performers from the weekend.
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Also receiving votes: Hirving Lozano (PSV Eindhoven), Aaron Mooy (Huddersfield), Kevin Volland (Bayer Leverkusen)
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Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling combine to carve open listless West Ham

Manchester City remain unbeaten after 13 Premier League matches with a comprehensive 4-0 win over West Ham.

English Premier League: Leroy Sane (90’+3) West Ham 0-4 Man City
LONDON, England — Manchester City maintained their impressive start to the season with an emphatic 4-0 victory over West Ham United. The game was over inside 35 minutes with goals from David Silva, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane. The German would add a second in injury time as City remained two points clear at the top of the Premier League.

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It’s been two weeks since City’s last game with much of Pep Guardiola’s squad disappearing all over the globe, but nothing seemed to have changed…

Sane: Missing out on World Cup squad motivated me

Leroy Sane reveals that missing out on being part of the national team during the World Cup motivated him to improve.

Germany’s Leroy Sane: Toni Kroos criticism ‘an incentive’ to improve

Ross Dyer and Paul Mariner face off ahead of the latest round of UEFA Nations League qualifiers.
Germany forward Leroy Sane has said criticism from teammate Toni Kroos is driving him on to improve.
Soon after being named the Premier League Young Player of the Year, Sane was axed from Germany’s World Cup squad by Joachim Low following the pre-tournament training camp.
The 22-year-old Manchester City player returned to the Germany setup in September, but was criticised by teammate Toni Kroos, who said his body language sometimes made it seem as if Sane didn’t care.
Addressing the media ahead…

Manchester City’s Leroy Sane: I welcome Pep Guardiola criticism

ESPN FC’s Ross Dyer and Craig Burley break down Manchester City’s gritty 2-1 win over Hoffenheim in the Champions League.

Despite Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Hoffenheim, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol thinks the defensive shortcomings could be Man City’s undoing.
Manchester City’s Leroy Sane has said he is unfazed by recent criticism and is focused on improving his game.
Sane was not included in Germany’s World Cup squad and played only 30 minutes in the first three Premier League games of the season.
Last month, Germany teammate Toni Kroos criticised Sane’s body language, while City boss Pep Guardiola said he would help him to “grow up.”
“I love challenges, especially with Pep Guardiola,” Sane told Sport 1 following Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League win at…

David Silva, Leroy Sane shine while Ilkay Gundogan underwhelms in narrow Man City victory

ESPN FC’s Ross Dyer and Craig Burley break down Manchester City’s gritty 2-1 win over Hoffenheim in the Champions League.
With little or no margin for error after the home defeat to Lyon, City left it late in a scatty match. A first half of out and out attacking was followed by a surprisingly cagey second period, with City finding it hard to create. Thanks to the magisterial skills of David Silva, however, the game was eventually won with three minutes to spare.

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The side’s character was tested by an early goal. Their shape was tested by a Hoffenheim side which looked cavalier, naive and reckless in turns….

Transfer Rater: Ander Herrera to Barcelona, Leroy Sane to Juventus

Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the Whisper.
Here are today’s top five emerging whispers. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.
Ander Herrera to Barcelona
La Liga champions Barcelona are hoping to take advantage of Herrera’s contract impasse at Manchester United by making an approach for the Spain…

Manchester City’s Leroy Sane pleased to cap ‘fantastic week’ with goal

Manchester City swept aside Fulham in an easy win that saw Leroy Sane score inside two minutes on his return to the starting line-up.

Pep Guardiola cannot praise Bernardo Silva enough for his versatility, impact and work rate since joining Manchester City. MANCHESTER, England — Leroy Sane marked a week to remember with a goal in Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Fulham, days after becoming a father for the first time.
Sane, 23, left the Germany camp for the birth of his daughter, Rio Stella, last week and on Saturday made his first Premier League start of the season, taking just 97 seconds to open the scoring.
“[It was] a fantastic week for me — I became a daddy this week,” Sane told Premier League TV. “It was also a good game today and we won,…

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