Football News Roundup — 19 Sep 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from Sky Sports and BBC Sport.
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Saturday, 19 Sep 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from Sky Sports and BBC Sport. Each headline links through to the original report.
'Bullied' and 'out of control' - Chelsea's defensive issues laid bare
"You need to feel it. We're not feeling it," said Xabi Alonso after Chelsea's 3-0 loss at Brentford. Yet Chelsea are stuck in a familiar feeling.
'We're unpredictable' - Andrews delighted with 'brilliant' Brentford
Brentford manager Keith Andrews is full of praise after a resounding 3-0 win against West London rivals Chelsea, branding them "brilliant" following a unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign.
HISTORY! Kane becomes quickest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals!
Harry Kane becomes quickest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals!
Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.
Kane makes history and Olise nets hat-trick as Bayern thrash Union Berlin
HHarry Kane makes history by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in his 98th game, while Michael Olise nets a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrash Union Berlin 7-0.
Arteta: Dowman could go out on loan in future
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has not ruled out loaning out Max Dowman in the future and says the club evaluates the 16-year-old sensation's progress every six months.
How belief of Wakefield's inner sanctum led to history-making semi-final
When Wakefield Trinity came back into Super League for the 2025 season, there wouldn't have been many who would have foreseen a semi-final appearance within two seasons- except those in their inner sanctum.
Brentford score three in dominant win over Chelsea to continue unbeaten start
Highlights from the Premier League match between Brentford and Chelsea.
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