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Manchester City’s weaknesses under Enzo Maresca are being exposed

After three straight defeats, City’s manager says he will use the international break to reassess. Their problems may go beyond tactics Sign up for our free newsletter here Enzo Maresca seemed, if not quite baffled by his side’s Saturday defeat to Nottingham Forest, then at least a little put out. After seven straight wins from the start of the season, that’s now three straight defeats, a pattern so unusual that it’s been recorded only once before in top-flight English history, by Sheffield Wednesday in 1904-05. The three defeats were all different, Maresca said, although in all of them City had had more possession and more chances. In the 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa two weeks ago, City had 63% of the ball and had 15 chances to Villa’s eight. In the 1-0 home defeat to Brighton last weekend, they had 62% possession and 21 chances to seven. At the City Ground, it was 79% possession and 12 chances to 11. So Maresca is right in one way: City could look at basic statistics and say they had been unfortunate – although Forest could equally point to the fact that they went into that game third top of the expected goals table but second-bottom of the actual table. This is an extract from Soccer Desk, a newsletter from the Guardian US. Subscribe for free here . Continue reading...

The Guardian · 59m ago
Felix Nmecha’s faith is forcing Borussia Dortmund into an uncomfortable debate

Midfielder’s spectacular strikes rescued a frustrating day, only for celebrations to reignite dialogue that has followed him through his career It was just what they needed at just the right time. For a tricky first half and beyond, Elversberg had been a stone in Borussia Dortmund’s shoe, the promoted side not just keeping the home team at bay but keeping them honest, nourishing ambitions of their own. “The fatigue was clearly visible,” said the sporting director, Ole Book, to Sky after a week which had contained Der Klassiker in Munich and a hard-fought Champions League victory over Betis. “We were a bit too focused on managing the game, which was understandable.” Enter Felix Nmecha. BVB have enjoyed a largely excellent start to the season, are unbeaten and level on points with Bayern Munich at the top; Bayern lead, unsurprisingly, thanks to their superior goal difference. It is a gap which has been widened by Dortmund being far from prolific, a facet which looked as if it might undercut their efforts to roll over their visitors on Saturday, especially in the absence of the injured centre-forward Serhou Guirassy. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 3h ago
UFC veteran pens tribute for Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement

A few days ago, Cristiano Ronaldo bid goodbye to international soccer after spending 23 years with the team. Ronaldo, 41, retired from Portugal after a legendary career and an average 2026 FIFA World Cup performance. The world’s highest goal scorer and moving closer to 1000 goals, Ronaldo closed his International career with 234 games and 146 goals […] The post UFC veteran pens tribute for Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
Buccaneers vs Bears Cars: Caleb Williams’ Porsche Taycans Win on Paper, While Baker Mayfield’s Rolls Wraith Is Unconfirmed

Buccaneers vs Bears ended 27-24 on a last-second field goal, and on the best-cars question Chicago has the only garage with prices attached, though Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay has more cars to argue over. Buccaneers vs Bears ended 27-24 on Sunday night, and on the question of which quarterback has the better cars, Chicago’s Caleb Williams wins on paper: two Porsche Taycan GTS models and a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, against five vehicles linked to Tampa Bay’s Baker Mayfield, none of them priced and se

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
Lens were humiliated by Como. The pain continued against Marseille

Pierre Sage led Lens to second and glory in the Coupe de France last season. A lot has changed in the last six months The Lens striker, Florian Sotoca, was completely motionless as he looked into the middle space from the bench. The game, finely poised at 2-1 with a few minutes remaining, was not beyond his side, but that is not the story his troubled face told. Marseille had just restored their lead thanks to a goal from substitute Keyliane Abdallah. Bruno Génésio’s men would go on to take all three points and continue their unlikely charge up the table, but the atmosphere at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis was morose before Marseille had even stepped on the pitch. The match did little to lift the mood at the end of a week in which Lens made unwanted history. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 4h ago
Malik Nabers blasts Greg Olsen over body language criticism

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers didn’t have his best game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Nabers finished the game with just five catches for 43 yards on eight targets, but the Giants were still able to grind out a 19–11 win on the road against their division rivals. Throughout the game, there…

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
Germany midfielder Nmecha under scrutiny in Dortmund for celebrations linked to evangelical group

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha is finding that sport and religion don’t mix when it comes to living up to his club Borussia Dortmund’s professed values of tolerance and respect.Nmecha, a devout Christian, has been criticized by the club’s official supporters’ group for goal celebrations associated with the evangelical network “Ballers in God” after he previously faced allegations of sharing homophobic and transphobic social media posts.

Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
NC State a three-point underdog to Syracuse

So it’s come to this. Your season is so far off the rails that you’re an underdog at home to a 4-5 Syracuse team. That’s rough, man. And it’s hardly an unjustified line, given recent results, though SP+ actually likes NC State by a field goal instead. Both of these teams need wins in two […]

Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
WSL talking points: Tullis-Joyce takes charge and is Shaw the perfect striker?

The City striker hit a WSL hat-trick for the ninth time while Eva Olid’s United have found defensive stability Not only did Khadija “Bunny” Shaw score a record-extending ninth WSL hat-trick, she scored a “perfect hat-trick” for the fourth time in the competition, something nobody else has managed more than once. Against West Ham the Jamaica striker opened the scoring with her left foot, headed home her second off the underside of the crossbar and tucked in her third with her right foot late on. It helped her side towards a 5-0 win that opened up a two-point gap at the top of the table and stretched Shaw’s lead in the race to be the top division’s top scorer to a five-goal advantage over her nearest challenger, Océane Hurtré. Can anybody stop her relentless pursuit of another Golden Boot? It would appear not. Tom Garry Match report: Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal Continue reading...

The Guardian · 6h ago
Dion Dublin backs Michael Carrick for more time and tells Manchester United players to 'point fingers' at each other after chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa

Former Manchester United and Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin has urged Old Trafford chiefs to stick with under-fire manager Michael Carrick following Sunday's thrilling 4-4 Premier League stalemate. Despite twice overturning two-goal deficits to salvage a dramatic stoppage-time point at home, the Red Devils remain inside the relegation zone.

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
African players in Europe: Jackson scores as Villa squander leads at United

Senegal star Nicolas Jackson scored after just four minutes for Aston Villa, who twice surrendered two-goal leads in a remarkable 4-4 Premier League draw away to Manchester United at the weekend.  AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: ENGLAND NICOLAS JACKSON (Aston Villa) Jackson put his side 2-0 ahead against United, but it wasn't enough to inspire a victory at Old Trafford.

Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
Steve Kerr Calls Brandin Podziemski ‘Phenomenal’ in Warriors’ Win vs. Magic

On Saturday, the Golden State Warriors beat the Orlando Magic 126-119 in overtime to extend their winning streak to seven games.Stephen Curry stood out with another stellar night, finishing with 41 points, six rebounds and six assists.Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks, while Draymond Green contributed two points, six […] The post Steve Kerr Calls Brandin Podziemski ‘Phenomenal’ in Warriors’ Win vs. Magic appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
Cutter Gauthier’s simple statement after scoring another hat trick

The NHL has a few players who are making quite the impact early in the 2026-27 NHL season. However, they may not be a more prolific goal scorer in the NHL right now than Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier . He proved why on Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Gauthier scored a hat trick on Sunday to help the Ducks claim a 5-2 win. The […] The post Cutter Gauthier’s simple statement after scoring another hat trick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
Wacky Bears-Buccaneers game ended 2 decades-old NFL streaks

The Chicago Bears pulled off a wild 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football, but the chaotic night at Soldier Field meant far more than just another win. Beyond kicker Cairo Santos drilling a game-winning field goal as time expired, the improbable finish shattered two incredible decades-old NFL streaks. Following the […] The post Wacky Bears-Buccaneers game ended 2 decades-old NFL streaks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
'I'm so tired and also disappointed' - Matheus Cunha admits sitting in the relegation zone 'is not normal' after Manchester United's 4-4 thriller against Aston Villa

Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has expressed his exhaustion and frustration after his side twice fought back from two goals down to salvage a 4-4 home draw against Aston Villa. Despite rescuing a dramatic late point at Old Trafford on Sunday, the Red Devils enter the November international break languishing in 18th place.

Yahoo Sports · 11h ago