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Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways with a commanding 2-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park on Sunday, ending a two-game winless run in the Premier League.The Phobians came into the fixture unbeaten in their last nine meetings with Chelsea and extended that record with a disciplined and efficient performance. Goals from Hamza Issah and Mawuli Wayo sealed the win for the visitors, who remain unbeaten this season.After a cagey first half, Hearts found the breakthrough in the 62nd minute when a dangerous corner created chaos in the Chelsea box. Hamza Issah reacted quickest, showing great skill to steer the ball into the net and give Hearts a deserved lead.The game was put beyond doubt in stoppage time when Wayo slotted home a rebound after a header from a corner that struck the post in the 92nd minute.The result takes Hearts of Oak to third on the league table with three wins and three draws, just one point behind the leaders. For Berekum Chelsea, the defeat ends their recent revival after a win and a draw in their previous two games.Hearts will return to Accra to face Bibiani Gold Stars next weekend, while Chelsea have an outstanding midweek fixture against the same opponent before an away fixture against Young Apostles. Coach Didi Dramani will be delighted with the result, especially as it marks the first time this season his side has scored twice in a match. 

AC Milan are forced into big changes with Rafael Leao, Luka Modric and Samuele Ricci, as Fiorentina get Moise Kean back with Jacopo Fazzini.

Aduana FC ended their seven-game winless run on the road with a commanding 2-0 victory over Hohoe United in their Ghana Premier League matchday six encounter at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Sunday.The Ogya Boys produced a disciplined and clinical performance to stun the newly-promoted side, who were seeking a third consecutive victory in the top-flight.After a cagey first half that saw both teams cancel each other out, Aduana broke the deadlock in the 64th minute through forward Mezack Afriyie.The attacker latched onto a loose ball inside the box and powered a low drive beyond the reach of the Hohoe goalkeeper to put the visitors in front.Hohoe pushed for an equalizer, but their efforts were thwarted by a solid Aduana backline marshalled by captain Alex Boakye.Despite going down to ten men in the 86th minute after Raymond Agyemang’s red card, Aduana sealed the win deep into stoppage time.Emmanuel Marfo finished off a swift counterattack to score his fourth goal of the campaign, wrapping up all three points for Cioaba Aristica’s men.The result marks Aduana’s first away victory of the season, while Hohoe’s two-game winning streak came to an abrupt end in front of...

People often say a club has “had a great transfer market,” but that alone is never enough. You can spend whatever you like – what truly counts is who you entrust those signings to, and how those resources are managed on the pitch. Como are the perfect example of this.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah somehow missed a huge chance from close range against Manchester United this afternoon when the score was still 1-0.

Lazio’s injury woes continue to worsen after Matteo Cancellieri was forced off in the first half of the Biancocelesti’s trip to Atalanta.

Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot is being heavily criticised as a weak link for the team in today’s game away to Liverpool.

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is continuing to struggle to hit the kind of form that made him the Premier League’s most expensive signing ever when he joined from Newcastle United this summer.

Como defeated Juventus 2-0 on Sunday afternoon in an impressive result that brought to an end Juventus’ unbeaten streak in Serie A this season.

Liverpool may have some justification in questioning an early decision from the referee as Manchester United took a 1-0 lead in the first minute of today’s game at Anfield.

Lazio director general Angelo Maria Fabiani tries to think ‘positive’ against Atalanta this evening and assures Maurizio Sarri there could be January reinforcements.

Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has said “every game is important” ahead of Atalanta’s crunch tie with Lazio this evening.

Ademola Lookman has been named in Ivan Juric’s Atalanta starting lineup for this evening’s game against Lazio, his first start of the season and since the drama surrounding his future in the summer transfer window.