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Here’s the magic of the Scudetto derby

The Premier League title race took a dramatic twist this weekend as both Liverpool and Manchester City suffered shock defeats, opening the door for Arsenal to seize control, provided they can make the most of it when they face Tottenham on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.

Liverpool’s disastrous afternoon at Anfield drew a sharp response from former England captain Wayne Rooney, who didn’t hold back in his assessment of Arne Slot’s struggling side following their 3-0 home defeat to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool suffered a shock 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest at Anfield.

Premier League resumed after the international break and for Liverpool, nothing really changed.

The race to sign Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is getting intense with clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona all showing interest in the defender.

[caption id="attachment_1275093" align="alignnone" width="408"] UDINE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Ibrahim Sulemana of Bologna[/caption]Ibrahim Sulemana has marked his first appearance for Serie A side Bologna in the 3-0 victory over Udinese in Udine.The 22-year-old climbed off the bench to help the Rossoblu to a convincing victory, enjoying 12 minutes of the match after replacing Giovanni Fabbian.Sulemana joined the Red and Blues in the summer transfer window on loan from Atalanta, but waited for two months to make his debut due to injury.The Black Stars midfielder is expected to gradually make his way into the first team as he continues his journey in the Italian topflight league.Meanwhile, in a thrilling encounter at the Bluenergy Stadium, Riccardo Orsolini missed the opportunity to give the visitors the lead after missing from the spot.However, he made amends in the second half by delivering the assist for Tomasso Pobega's opener in the 54th minute.Pobega doubled the advantage on the hour mark with a fine strike.Late in injury time, former Juventus striker Federico Bernardeschi sealed victory for Bologna. 

[caption id="attachment_1275086" align="alignnone" width="2048"] CK Akonnor named SportPesa League's Coach of the Month in Kenya.[/caption]Gor Mahia trainer CK Akonnor has been named Coach of the Month (October) in the Kenyan Premier League.The former Black Stars coach recorded a 100-percentage win; kept three clean sheets and conceded zero goals.Akonnor pocketed Sh75,000 (GH 6,387.60) for winning SportPesa League's Coach of the Month award.On Saturday, 22 November 2025, Gor Mahia beat Tusker 1 - 0 at home extending their lead at the top of the SportPesa League table.Watch CK Akonnor's interview:

It is a fair testament to Napoli’s growing status at a club when they can attract criticism from a seemingly enviable position.

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis made a pointed statement after the 3-1 victory over Atalanta, aimed at both Antonio Conte and the squad.

Antonio Conte explains how he came to his Napoli tactical changes for the 3-1 victory over Atalanta. ‘I am very honest with my players. I am as you see me.’

Raffaele Palladino wants to see ‘the glass half-full’ after Atalanta’s 3-1 defeat to Napoli on his debut. ‘The team in the second half is what I want to see.’

Napoli claimed a 3-1 win over Atalanta at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, but the victory was overshadowed by an injury to star striker Rasmus Højlund.

David Neres discusses his new Napoli position after two goals to beat Atalanta 3-1, while Noa Lang admits he ‘didn’t always agree’ with Antonio Conte’s decisions.

Napoli defeated Atalanta 3-1 in Naples this evening as Antonio Conte’s side bounced back emphatically from their pre-break blues. Football Italia’s Player of the Match was David Neres.