Football News Roundup — 9 Oct 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from The Guardian, Sky Sports and BBC Sport.
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Friday, 09 Oct 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
Michael Carrick is wary of ‘Dr Tottenham’, Oliver Glasner returns to Selhurst Park and will Manchester City summon a siege mentality at Anfield?Premier League top scorers | View the league tableDeclan Rice’s future role in England’s midfield was questioned by Gary Lineker after Alex Scott’s impre…
Papers: Fee Man Utd could receive for wantaway JJ Gabriel revealed
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
Spurs' Simons enrols at iconic university Harvard
Tottenham's Xavi Simons enrols at prestigious American university Harvard as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury.
Wilder could feature on the undercard of Fury vs Joshua fight
Deontay Wilder could feature on the undercard for the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight.
Real seek McTominay move - Friday's gossip
Real Madrid are interested in former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and France forward Michael Olise, while Chelsea are keen on Frenkie de Jong.
Man Utd held back as Spurs spent big - Different strategies collide on Saturday
Tottenham went big in the summer transfer window while Manchester United held back, but both are struggling.
Sutton's predictions v Starsailor frontman James Walsh
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Maresca says 'feeling is fantastic' among Man City squad
Enzo Maresca says his players "don't care too much about the noise" surrounding Manchester City over the 115 Premier League charges.
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