Football News Roundup — 2 Nov 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from BBC Sport, Sky Sports and ESPN FC.
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Monday, 02 Nov 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from BBC Sport, Sky Sports and ESPN FC. Each headline links through to the original report.
Rice is a rounded midfielder, but could be more selfish - Murphy
BBC Sport's Kelly Cates and Micah Richards discuss how rounded Declan Rice has become in Arsenal's midfield, while Danny Murphy argues that if he was more selfish he would score more goals.
'He's been fantastic' - how Konsa has fitted in seamlessly at Arsenal
BBC Sport's Kelly Cates, Danny Murphy and Micah Richards analyse how good Ezri Konsa has been for Arsenal after signing from Aston Villa in the summer, especially in their 1-0 Premier League win against Liverpool at Anfield.
Were Arsenal 'lucky' not to concede penalty at Liverpool?
BBC Sport's Kelly Cates, Danny Murphy and Micah Richards discuss Liverpool's denied penalty claim for a pull on Alexander Isak's shirt by Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber and whether the Reds can feel hard done by.
Man Utd eye Barcelona's Balde - Monday's gossip
Alejandro Balde could leave Barcelona, sparking interest from Manchester United, Liverpool shortlist want Murillo and Nico Schlotterbeck, Real Madrid eye Bart Verbruggen, plus more.
Rice relishing title race 'anxiety' after win at Liverpool
Declan Rice joins BBC Sport's Kelly Cates, Danny Murphy and Micah Richards to analyse how Arsenal earned their first Premier League victory at Liverpool in 14 years.
Ravens QB Jackson to undergo surgery in new injury setback
Lamar Jackson will undergo surgery on his right thumb and miss at least the next four games on injured reserve, Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter confirmed on Sunday.
Hamilton collides with Verstappen in DRAMATIC race restart!
Lewis Hamilton overtook Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc before colliding with Max Verstappen as they battled for the lead in the race restart.
Nashville ties Miami's single-season points record with 1 game to go
Nashville got two own goals and a stoppage-time winner by Sam Surridge to erase a two-goal lead and beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on a rainy Sunday at Geodis Park.
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