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Spurs see off Crystal Palace after Mateta's early red to pile pressure on Sage
Fortune is not favouring Pierre Sage. Just when the Crystal Palace manager needed a positive result, Jean-Philippe Mateta's early red card condemned his side to a third straight defeat in the league, leaving their manager's position hanging by a thread. Goals from Archie Gray and Jan Paul van Hecke ensured that Tottenham recorded a third successive victory for the first time in 616 days as they moved into the top half of the table.
Tottenham ease past Crystal Palace as pressure intensifies on Sage
Jan Paul van Hecke scored Tottenham’s second goal to earn their third Premier League win in a row. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images Fortune is not favouring Pierre Sage. Just when the Crystal Palace manager needed a positive result, Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early red card condemned his side to a third straight defeat in the league, leaving their manager’s position hanging by a thread.
Suspicious bets returning £149,000 for predicting Ballon d'Or under investigation
A series of suspicious bets that correctly predicted the exact top-five finishing order of this year's Ballon d'Or and generated almost $200,000 (£149,000) in winnings is being investigated by the event's organisers, France Football, who have also contacted the police. It has been alleged that 12 Polymarket accounts – an American cryptocurrency-based prediction market – placed the bets, with more than $264,000 wagered on the outcome before Monday's ceremony.
Suspicious bets returning £149,000 for predicting Ballon d’Or under investigation
Harry Kane was crowned the winner at this year’s Ballon d’Or. Photograph: S Stingl/FC Bayern/Getty Images A series of suspicious bets that correctly predicted the exact top-five finishing order of this year’s Ballon d’Or and generated almost $200,000 (£149,000) in winnings is being investigated by the event’s organisers, France Football, who have also contacted the police.
Arteta can take inspiration from George Graham to expunge painful Anfield memories
Mikel Arteta used a Spanish word to describe what it felt like to be helpless at Anfield while playing for Everton in 2011: bajar. “It’s when a cyclist is going up and looks amazing, then in one kilometre he goes ‘boom’ and he’s struggling again,” he said in Amazon’s All or Nothing documentary. “The game was going well and then suddenly I could only see red shirts flying around. The game is passing all over me and I cannot react.
Arteta can take inspiration from George Graham to expunge painful Anfield memories
Mikel Arteta takes Arsenal to Liverpool, having never won there in the league as the Gunners’ manager. Composite: Guardian Design Mikel Arteta used a Spanish word to describe what it felt like to be helpless at Anfield while playing for Everton in 2011: bajar. “It’s when a cyclist is going up and looks amazing, then in one kilometre he goes ‘boom’ and he’s struggling again,” he said in Amazon’s All or Nothing documentary.
‘We are not in Disneyland’: Arteta warns Dowman of Arsenal’s demands
Mikel Arteta has warned Max Dowman that he “is not in Disneyland” and must learn from his red card against Fleetwood after Arsenal’s appeal against his three-match suspension was rejected. The 16-year-old became the youngest player ever to be sent off in League Cup history on Tuesday as the Premier League champions crashed out to League Two side Fleetwood.
‘We are not in Disneyland’: Arteta warns Dowman of Arsenal’s demands
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal had ‘put every argument on the table’ in an attempt to clear Max Dowman’s name after his red card. Photograph: Carl Recine/Getty Images Mikel Arteta has warned Max Dowman that he “is not in Disneyland” and must learn from his red card against Fleetwood after Arsenal’s appeal against his three-match suspension was rejected.
Nketiah takes Crystal Palace past Fulham and earns Sage breathing space
Eddie Nketiah deft flick just inside the penalty area earned Crystal Palace victory at Fulham. Photograph: Nigel French/PA If Crystal Palace could play all their matches in this stadium then Pierre Sage surely wouldn’t be under any pressure at all.
Nketiah takes Crystal Palace past Fulham and earns Sage breathing space Original
Nketiah takes Crystal Palace past Fulham and earns Sage breathing space Eddie Nketiah deft flick just inside the penalty area earned Crystal Palace victory at Fulham. Photograph: Nigel French/PA If Crystal Palace could play all their matches in this stadium then Pierre Sage surely wouldn't be under any pressure at all.
Max Dowman's Fleetwood fracas leaves him, Arsenal and Arteta red-faced
Mikel Arteta's reaction said it all. As Max Dowman trudged towards the touchline after becoming the youngest player sent off in a League Cup match at 16 years and 300 days, the Arsenal manager could not help himself. Arms folded across his chest like an angry father who has caught his teenage son sneaking in after midnight, Arteta leaned over and aimed a few choice words in Dowman's direction before the forward headed sheepishly down the tunnel.
Max Dowman’s Fleetwood fracas leaves him, Arsenal and Arteta red-faced
Mikel Arteta’s reaction said it all. As Max Dowman trudged towards the touchline after becoming the youngest player sent off in a League Cup match at 16 years and 300 days, the Arsenal manager could not help himself. Arms folded across his chest like an angry father who has caught his teenage son sneaking in after midnight, Arteta leaned over and aimed a few choice words in Dowman’s direction before the forward headed sheepishly down the tunnel.
Max Dowman’s Fleetwood fracas leaves him, Arsenal and Arteta red-faced Original
Max Dowman’s Fleetwood fracas leaves him, Arsenal and Arteta red-faced Mikel Arteta lets Max Dowman know exactly what he thinks after the 16-year-old was sent off late in the Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC/Getty Images Mikel Arteta's reaction said it all. As Max Dowman trudged towards the touchline after becoming the youngest player sent off in a League Cup match at 16 years and 300 days, the Arsenal manager could not help himself.
Max Dowman’s Fleetwood fracas leaves him, Arsenal and Arteta red-faced
Mikel Arteta lets Max Dowman know exactly what he thinks after the 16-year-old was sent off late in the Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC/Getty Images Mikel Arteta’s reaction said it all. As Max Dowman trudged towards the touchline after becoming the youngest player sent off in a League Cup match at 16 years and 300 days, the Arsenal manager could not help himself.
Pierre Sage given more time by Crystal Palace but remains under pressure
Pierre Sage has been given more time to turn around Crystal Palace's fortunes but he remains under huge pressure and could be dismissed if they lose against Tottenham on Saturday. The Frenchman's position was in serious doubt after another poor performance in the 2-0 defeat against Newcastle at the weekend. That followed a 5-0 thrashing against Brighton when Sage was warned that he could be dismissed if results did not improve quickly.
Pierre Sage given more time by Crystal Palace but remains under pressure
Pierre Sage retains the support of his Crystal Palace squad but is facing the sack after only 12 games in charge. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA Pierre Sage has been given more time to turn around Crystal Palace’s fortunes but remains under huge pressure and could be dismissed if they lose to Tottenham on Saturday. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
Pierre Sage given more time by Crystal Palace but remains under pressure
Pierre Sage given more time by Crystal Palace but remains under pressure Pierre Sage retains the support of his Crystal Palace squad but is facing the sack after only 12 games in charge. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA Pierre Sage has been given more time to turn around Crystal Palace's fortunes but remains under huge pressure and could be dismissed if they lose to Tottenham on Saturday.
Fears grow for Iranian athletes on death row as mountaineer latest to be hanged
Ed Aarons Fears are growing for more Iranian athletes facing execution after mountain climber Ali-Sina Mostafavi became the latest in a string to be killed by the regime. Mostafavi – who documented his ascents of some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest – was executed on 14 October having been arrested in April after the anti-government protests a few months earlier.
Fears grow for Iranian athletes on death row as mountaineer latest to be hanged
Mountaineer Ali-Sina Mostafavi was executed earlier this month for taking part in protests against the Iranian government. Photograph: Ali-Sina Mostafavi/Iran Human Rights Fears are growing for more Iranian athletes facing execution after mountain climber Ali-Sina Mostafavi became the latest in a string to be killed by the regime.
England under-15s walk off pitch against Ireland in World Cup after racism allegation
England abandoned their Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland on Monday after a player reported being subjected to a racist slur. Fifa confirmed it was investigating what happened in the final minute of the Group C fixture in Baku, Azerbaijan, when Ireland were leading 4-1. Footage showed an England player approaching the bench after an altercation.
England Under-15s walk off pitch against Ireland in World Cup after racism allegation
England gather at the side of the pitch in their match against Ireland in the Under-15 World Cup after one of their player’s player alleged he was called a monkey. Photograph: Dazn England abandoned their Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland on Monday after a player reported being subjected to a racist slur. Fifa confirmed it was investigating what happened in the final minute of the Group C fixture in Baku, Azerbaijan, when Ireland were leading 4-1.
England Under-15s walk off pitch against Ireland in World Cup after racism allegation
England gather at the side of the pitch in their match against Ireland in the Under-15 World Cup after one of their player's player alleged he was called a monkey. Photograph: Dazn
England Under-15s walk off pitch against Ireland in World Cup after racism allegation
England abandoned their Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland on Monday after a player reported being subjected to a racist slur. Fifa confirmed it was investigating what happened in the final minute of the Group C fixture in Baku, Azerbaijan, when Ireland were leading 4-1. Footage showed an England player approaching the bench after an altercation.
Ballon d'Or ceremony returns to England in nod to ‘revolutionary' Stanley Matthews
When football's dignitaries assemble on Monday at the London Palladium for the Ballon d'Or ceremony it will be a far cry from the first awards 70 years ago. That was held in the slightly less glamorous surroundings of Blackpool town hall, where Stanley Matthews was presented with the prize by Gabriel Hanot, the visionary editor of L'Équipe who came up with the idea of crowning the world's best player every year.
Ballon d’Or ceremony returns to England in nod to ‘revolutionary’ Stanley Matthews
Veteran Blackpool inside-right, and the “Wizard of Dribble”, Stanley Matthews (left) in action prior to winning the inaugural Ballon d’Or in December 1956. Photograph: PA When football’s dignitaries assemble on Monday at the London Palladium for the Ballon d’Or ceremony it will be a far cry from the first awards 70 years ago.
Clinical Arsenal earn precious win against Everton thanks to Konsa and Gabriel
Gabriel Magalhães directs his header home, despite Kai Havertz jumping in front of him, to make it 2-0 to Arsenal. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images/Reuters The wait goes on for David Moyes. The Scot must have been hoping that, on his 14th visit to this stadium as Everton’s manager, his luck would finally change.
Clinical Arsenal earn precious win against Everton thanks to Konsa and Gabriel Original
Clinical Arsenal earn precious win against Everton thanks to Konsa and Gabriel Gabriel Magalhães directs his header home, despite Kai Havertz jumping in front of him, to make it 2-0 to Arsenal. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images/Reuters The wait goes on for David Moyes. The Scot must have been hoping that, on his 14th visit to this stadium as Everton's manager, his luck would finally change.
Arteta concerned over Saka’s durability as forward faces possible six-week absence Original
Mikel Arteta has expressed concern over Bukayo Saka's robustness after a series of injuries to the forward in the past year and as he awaits further news on how long he will be out for with a thigh issue. Saka is set for an MRI scan after limping off in the 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League, with Arteta revealing the 25-year-old had "quite a lot of fluid in the area so it was difficult to understand the extent of the injury".
Arteta concerned over Saka’s durability as forward faces possible six-week absence
Bukayo Saka played a pass against Bayern Munich and then fell to the ground holding his left leg. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Mikel Arteta has expressed concern over Bukayo Saka’s robustness after a series of injuries to the forward in the past year and as he awaits further news on how long he will be out for with a thigh issue.
Crystal Palace and Newcastle face off with both in search of season kickstart
Left to right: Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta and manager Pierre Sage, the Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle and Sean Steur. Composite: Guardian Pictures; Anadolu/Getty Images; Shutterstock; Every Second Media/Shutterstock; AFP/Getty Images Are the team underperforming? Conceding 17 goals in seven Premier League matches is not exactly the start Pierre Sage or Crystal Palace’s hierarchy would have hoped for.
Crystal Palace and Newcastle face off with both in search of season kickstart Original
Conceding 17 goals in seven Premier League matches is not exactly the start Pierre Sage or Crystal Palace's hierarchy would have hoped for. The transition from Oliver Glasner's counterattacking 3-4-2-1 formation to the Frenchman's more aggressive approach has exposed massive weaknesses in defence, culminating with last week's humiliating defeat at Brighton. Palace fans became used to success under Glasner and they are already looking nervously over their shoulders at the bottom three.
Pascal Gross: the obsessive runner keeping Brighton ‘one step ahead’ after fast start Original
Pascal Gross: the obsessive runner keeping Brighton ‘one step ahead’ after fast start Pascal Gross was the Premier League's player of the month for September. Photograph: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty Images Most footballers like to spend their summers unwinding after a long season but not Pascal Gross. Having been part of the Germany squad eliminated in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, the midfielder entered – and won – a running race.
Pascal Gross: the obsessive runner keeping Brighton ‘one step ahead’ after fast start
Pascal Gross was the Premier League’s player of the month for September. Photograph: Nigel Keene/ProSports/Shutterstock Most footballers like to spend their summers unwinding after a long season but not Pascal Gross. Having been part of the Germany squad eliminated in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, the midfielder entered – and won – a running race. Gross completed the 8.4km course on Juist, in the East Frisian islands, in 31 minutes and 35 seconds.
Coach banned until 2048 for training children in DR Congo while suspended for sexual abuse
Fifa’s ethics committee imposed its initial ban on the coach in October 2023. Photograph: Natee127/Getty Images/iStockphoto A coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa for sexual abuse of a minor has had his ban extended by five years to 2048 by the world governing body.
Coach banned until 2048 for training children in DR Congo while suspended for sexual abuse Original
Coach banned until 2048 for training children in DR Congo while suspended for sexual abuse Fifa's ethics committee imposed its initial ban on the coach in October 2023. Photograph: Natee127/Getty Images/iStockphoto A coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa for sexual abuse of a minor has had his ban extended by five years to 2048 by the world governing body.
Animal rights group urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot Original
Animal rights group urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot Phoenix the eagle is presented to Crystal Palace fans for first time in August 2024. Photograph: Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images A leading animal rights group has urged Crystal Palace to retire their American bald eagle mascot because, it says, the matchday experience can leave the bird "frightened, disoriented and panicked" and put spectators at risk.
Animal rights group urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot
Phoenix the eagle is presented to Crystal Palace fans for first time in August 2024. Photograph: Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images A leading animal rights group has urged Crystal Palace to retire their American bald eagle mascot because, it says, the matchday experience can leave the bird “frightened, disoriented and panicked” and put spectators at risk.
Crystal Palace to give Sage more time but manager under serious scrutiny Original
Crystal Palace to give Sage more time but manager under serious scrutiny Pierre Sage frets on the sidelines during Crystal Palace's 5-0 defeat to Brighton. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA Pierre Sage has been granted more time to fix Crystal Palace's defensive issues but warned things must improve quickly after Sunday's humiliating 5-0 defeat at Brighton.
Crystal Palace to give Sage more time but manager under serious scrutiny
Pierre Sage frets on the sidelines during Crystal Palace’s 5-0 defeat to Brighton. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA The Frenchman’s future was in serious doubt after his side conceded three times inside the opening 10 minutes before equalling the 70-year-old record for the club’s heaviest loss against their arch-rivals. The thrashing means Palace have conceded the most goals in the Premier League: 17 from seven matches.
Gómez halfway-line wondergoal sparks Brighton's 5-0 thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace
At last, Fabian Hürzeler has the scalp that matters most to all Brighton fans and in humiliating fashion. Diego Gómez's breathtaking goal-of-the-season contender from the halfway line, à la David Beckham, was the highlight of another hugely impressive performance from the Premier League's top scorers as they continued their flying start to the season.
Gómez halfway-line wondergoal sparks Brighton’s 5-0 thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace
At last, Fabian Hürzeler has the scalp that matters most to all Brighton fans, and in humiliating fashion. Diego Gómez’s breathtaking goal-of-the-season contender from the halfway line, à la David Beckham, was the highlight of another hugely impressive performance from the Premier League’s top scorers as they continued their flying start to the season.
Gómez halfway-line wondergoal sparks Brighton’s 5-0 thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace's Walter Benítez sticks out a flailing arm in vain as Diego Gómez’s audacious halfway-line shot puts Brighton 2-0 up. Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty Images At last, Fabian Hürzeler has the scalp that matters most to all Brighton fans, and in humiliating fashion.
Gómez halfway-line wondergoal sparks Brighton’s 5-0 thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace
Gómez halfway-line wondergoal sparks Brighton’s 5-0 thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace Crystal Palace's Walter Benítez sticks out a flailing arm in vain as Diego Gómez's audacious halfway-line shot puts Brighton 2-0 up. Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty Images At last, Fabian Hürzeler has the scalp that matters most to all Brighton fans, and in humiliating fashion.
Gómez halfway-line wondergoal sparks Brighton’s 5-0 thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace
At last, Fabian Hürzeler has the scalp that matters most to all Brighton fans, and in humiliating fashion. Diego Gómez's breathtaking goal-of-the-season contender from the halfway line, à la David Beckham, was the highlight of another hugely impressive performance from the Premier League's top scorers as they continued their flying start to the season.
Mikel Arteta defends job cuts at Arsenal to help club evolve and create success
Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal's decision to cut up to 60 jobs and insisted it was felt to be necessary to ensure they can continue achieving success. The Premier League champions are understood to have informed the staff whose positions are at risk after a consultation process started by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) before the end of last season.
Mikel Arteta defends job cuts at Arsenal to help club ‘evolve and create success’ Original
Mikel Arteta defends job cuts at Arsenal to help club ‘evolve and create success’ Mikel Arteta says he is 'not the right person' to talk about potential job cuts at Arsenal. Photograph: Marc Atkins/Getty Images Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal's decision to cut up to 60 jobs and insisted it was necessary to ensure they can continue achieving success.
Mikel Arteta defends job cuts at Arsenal to help club ‘evolve and create success’
Mikel Arteta says he is ‘not the right person’ to talk about potential job cuts at Arsenal. Photograph: Marc Atkins/Getty Images Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal’s decision to cut up to 60 jobs and insisted it was necessary to ensure they can continue achieving success. The Premier League champions are understood to have informed some, but not all, of the staff whose positions are at risk after a consultation process started by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) before the end of last season.
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