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Gabriel Agbonlahor has launched a scathing attack on Bruno Fernandes, labelling the Manchester United captain a "cheat" following his controversial involvement in the derby against Manchester City. The former Aston Villa striker believes United’s eventual defeat was nothing more than footballing 'karma' after the Portuguese international helped engineer a red card for Phil Foden.

Liverpool’s underwhelming start to the new campaign has already sparked concerns that the Reds could be facing a significant uphill battle to reclaim their place at Europe’s top table. Despite the high-profile arrival of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, the French star has been warned that he must transform his style of play to survive the rigours of the Premier League.

Bruno Fernandes has become a pantomime villain in Premier League circles, but Michael Owen has told GOAL why some of the Manchester United captain’s “histrionics” may be putting new and old supporters off. The Portuguese playmaker has generated more lively debate following a controversial derby date with ‘noisy neighbours’ City at Old Trafford.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has launched a scathing attack on the use of VAR in the Premier League, demanding the technology be scrapped entirely. The former goalkeeper's outburst follows a controversial Manchester derby where Manchester City secured a 1-0 win thanks to an Erling Haaland goal that officials later admitted should not have stood.

Guglielmo Vicario did not hold back his frustration after Juventus suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat at the hands of Sassuolo on Sunday night. The Italian goalkeeper, currently on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, was visibly irate as the Bianconeri’s defensive discipline crumbled in the final moments of a chaotic Serie A encounter.

Virgil van Dijk is preparing for another crucial face-to-face meeting with newly-appointed Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez to determine his international future. The 35-year-old Liverpool captain, who is also navigating the final year of his club contract, remains eager to lead his country towards Euro 2028.

Michael Owen was left stunned by the huge VAR error which determined the outcome of a controversial Manchester derby clash between arch-rivals United and City, with the visitors to Old Trafford benefitting from a bizarre decision. Erling Haaland turned the ball home, but Enzo Fernandez flung himself at it from an offside position, with Owen saying to GOAL: “What is more obvious than a diving header?!”

Thomas Meunier has launched a scathing attack on the modern transfer market following Ayyoub Bouaddi's blockbuster €100 million move to Manchester City. The veteran Sunderland defender strongly believes that astronomical transfer fees no longer reflect a player's true quality, claiming clubs could easily spend £200 million on a "donkey."

Harry Kane has laughed off suggestions of a goalscoring slump after reaching another historic milestone in Bayern Munich's hard-fought victory over SV Elversberg. The England captain proved his clinical edge once again, silencing the critics who questioned his slow start to the domestic campaign.

Barcelona and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has made the surprising admission that he was not satisfied with his personal performances during the World Cup. Despite playing a pivotal role in La Roja's success on the world stage, the teenage forward believes he failed to meet the lofty expectations he sets for himself.

Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer are threatening to stunt Estevao’s development at Chelsea, with there no obvious starting berth for him to fill at present, but former Blues star Robert Huth has told GOAL why the Brazilian wonderkid can still thrive at Stamford Bridge. The exciting teenager was acquired to fill a role on the flanks, but Xabi Alonso is now playing without wingers.

Ousmane Dembele has offered a pointed response to Kylian Mbappe's recent claims regarding their respective career paths and standing in the game. Following Paris Saint-Germain's victory against Brest, the winger addressed the narrative of being "the chosen one" in a way that suggests a brewing rivalry for individual honors.

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, insisting he deserves to be crowned the best player on the planet. The 19-year-old superstar believes he and Kylian Mbappe currently stand alone at the top of the game, following a trophy-laden season for club and country.

Liverpool will not be “quick to sell” Florian Wirtz despite the £116 million ($157m) midfielder’s Premier League struggles, former Reds star Jermaine Pennant has told GOAL. Those on Merseyside cannot wait forever for a lavish addition to come good, but patience will be shown as a painful financial hit would be taken if an expensive experiment were to be written off.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has launched an eyebrow-raising defense of his side's recent performances following a frustrating 0-0 draw against Everton. Despite Spurs failing to score in their opening four Premier League fixtures for the first time in the club's history, the Italian tactician was keen to highlight his team's defensive improvements.

Luciano Spalletti has offered a defiant defense of his Juventus side after they succumbed to a dramatic 3-2 defeat against Sassuolo, admitting his instructions to push for a winner ultimately cost them. Despite twice coming from behind, the Bianconeri were stunned by a last-minute strike from their own loan player, Vasilije Adzic.

Erling Haaland etched his name into Manchester derby history as 10-man Manchester City maintained their flawless start to the latest Premier League season. An incredibly controversial VAR decision helped secure all three points for Enzo Maresca's side at Manchester United's Old Trafford, overcoming the massive hurdle of Phil Foden's early red card.

Manchester City may have secured the local bragging rights with a gritty 1-0 victory over Manchester United, but the fallout from a heated derby at the Etihad is only just beginning. Former City defender Micah Richards led the criticism against the officiating, branding the afternoon a "bad day for referees" following a string of high-profile VAR interventions.

FC Utrecht forward Artem Stepanov left an interviewer stunned after admitting he had never heard of former Real Madrid and Netherlands playmaker Rafael van der Vaart. The 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen loanee made the candid confession shortly after netting in a fifth straight Eredivisie outing during his side's 2-1 victory away at Excelsior on Sunday.

PSV Eindhoven captain Mauro Junior is currently riding the crest of a wave after receiving his first-ever call-up to the Brazil national team. The versatile defender has been a standout performer in the Eredivisie, and his hard work has finally been rewarded by the Selecao coaching staff.

Deportivo captain Ximo Navarro showered praise on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the veteran striker scored in a fifth consecutive match during a 1-1 draw at Getafe. The Gabonese forward headed home a crucial late equaliser at the Coliseum, keeping the newly promoted side unbeaten and matching a historic scoring milestone last achieved in 2009.

Bayern Munich winger Lennart Karl has issued a formal apology to SV Elversberg fans following his provocative goal celebration in Sunday's narrow 2-1 win. The teenage attacker placed his finger to his lips after opening the scoring, sparking fierce backlash from the home crowd before clarifying post-match that his emotional reaction was misunderstood.

Wolves got back to winning ways in the Championship after Raul Jimenez netted a dramatic 90th-minute winner to secure a 1-0 victory at Sheffield United on Sunday. The veteran striker turned home from close range to end a frustrating two-game winless run for Cesar Peixoto's side and lift the visiting outfit within touching distance of the top six.

Ferran Torres played down his decisive contribution after firing Paris Saint-Germain to their first Ligue 1 victory of the campaign in a hard-fought 1-0 win at Brest. The Spanish forward struck early at Stade Francis-Le Ble to end the reigning champions' three-game winless start, taking his impressive tally to six goals in five outings for the club.

Frank Lampard has called for realism after Coventry City slumped to an emphatic 5-0 home defeat against Brighton. The crushing result saw the newly promoted side match an unwanted top-flight record by losing their opening four league fixtures without scoring, leaving the Sky Blues rooted to the bottom of the table and still searching for their first points.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has received a significant boost following the news that FIFA has officially cleared two key players to represent the national team. Prolific Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) striker Bergson da Silva and defender Brad Tapp are now available for selection as the Harimau Malaya prepare for the upcoming ASEAN Cup.

Fabian Hurzeler has warned his Brighton & Hove Albion side against complacency after they dismantled Coventry City in a ruthless five-goal display. The Seagulls continued their electric start to the Premier League season by piling the misery on Frank Lampard's struggling outfit at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has offered staunch backing to Anthony Gordon as the marquee summer signing continues his search for a maiden goal in Spanish football. The England winger drew a blank during Sunday's dramatic 4-2 victory away at Levante, but his German coach remains thoroughly delighted with his overall tactical contributions so far.

Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans admitted the dressing room was left reeling with frustration following a narrow 1-0 derby defeat to ten-man Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Belgian playmaker acknowledged the team fell short of expectations after failing to capitalise on their numerical advantage for over seventy minutes.