Former Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill sacked by Stoke
Stoke have sacked manager Michael O'Neill and placed assistant Dean Holden in interim charge.
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Groups of death likely in draw for shorter Champions League group stage
The draw for the Champions League group stage takes place on Thursday in Istanbul at 5pm Irish time - with a very strong potential for a group of death.
Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp turns down Manchester United
Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has claimed to have rejected an offer to join Manchester United.
Pep Guardiola: Bernardo Silva 'likes Barcelona a lot'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is keen to retain the services of Bernardo Silva, but added that the Portuguese international "likes Barcelona a lot". Silva has been linked with a move to the Spanish side in recent weeks and Guardiola left the door open for the midfielder's potential departure from the Premier League champions.
Chelsea target Fofana too distracted to train with senior squad: Rodgers
Leicester defender Wesley Fofana is training with the Under 23 squad because he has been distracted by interest from Chelsea, said manager Brendan Rodgers.
Man City draw Chelsea as Gerrard's Villa face Ten Hag's United in League Cup 3rd Round
Manchester City will face Chelsea in the pick of English League Cup ties after the draw for the third round was made Wednesday.
Ronaldo has Man United future despite Liverpool axe: Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag insists Cristiano Ronaldo still has a future at Manchester United after the Portugal star suffered the embarrassment of being dropped for his side's rousing 2-1 win against Liverpool.
Newcastle escape League Cup shock, Sinisterra stars for Leeds
Big-spending Newcastle survived a shock when they had to come from a goal down to defeat fourth-tier Tranmere 2-1 in the League Cup second round on Wednesday.