Football News Roundup — 11 Sep 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from The Guardian, Sky Sports and BBC Sport.
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Friday, 11 Sep 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from The Guardian, Sky Sports and BBC Sport. Each headline links through to the original report.
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Nicolas Jackson is ready to impress, Spurs are scrambled and the 199th Manchester derby takes place at Old TraffordPremier League top scorers 2026-27: who is leading race for the golden boot?With 10 top-flight goal contributions between them across three games already this season, the Chelsea tri…
Papers: Zubimendi may push to leave Arsenal
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
Mickels miss a turning point as latest stop in Sabah’s odyssey ends with regret | Jamie Jackson
Forward’s spurned opportunity to level the match proved decisive in the Champions League newcomers’ loss to Manchester UnitedFootball – like much of life – can be a story of what might have been, and on 39 minutes Joy-Lance Mickels had an experience that was a sliding doors moment for the centre-…
Two goals in two games - Sesko gives Man Utd a different threat
Benjamin Sesko's return to Manchester United's starting line-up is well timed ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter with Manchester City
Ballon d'Or shortlist and a shock resignation
The Ballon D'or shortlist, the dominance of Spanish coaches and a shock resignation
Is Dorgu the answer at left -back for Man Utd?
Champions League analyst Stephen Warnock and European football journalist Julien Laurens look at the performance of Patrick Dorgu during Manchester United's 4-0 win over Sabah at Old Trafford.
Fenerbahce coach resigns after draw with Roma – but president insists he will stay
Ismail Kartal tells reporters he will leave ‘never to return’Club president: ‘I am his senior, I told him to continue’The Fenerbahce head coach, Ismail Kartal, announced his resignation on Thursday after his team drew 1-1 at home to Roma in the Champions League – but minutes later, the club pr…
Late drama as Lens fight back to beat 10-man Slavia Prague
Lens score two goals in stoppage time as they come from behind twice to beat 10-man Slavia Prague at the Fortuna Arena.
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