6:27 PM ET There remains considerable uncertainty around Alexandre Lacazette‘s future, but this could yet be one of those rare contract stand-offs that actually works in everybody’s favour. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta dangled an unexpected carrot on the eve of Friday’s game, hinting that the 30-year-old could yet be offered an extension to his existing

5:18 AM ET Adriana Garcia Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini has said Cristiano Ronaldo should have left the club before the start of the season because his late departure to Manchester United affected the team. Ronaldo, 36, had one year left on his contract with Juve but returned to Old Trafford in August for €23 million.

5:30 PM ET Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said coaches are being put off going into management due to the level of abuse from supporters. After leaving Newcastle by mutual consent on Wednesday, Steve Bruce said it may be his final job in the game following a torrent of criticism which he said had “taken

5:01 PM ET Jose Mourinho looks on in Roma’s loss in Bodo. EPA/Mats Torbergsen Jose Mourinho suffered one of biggest defeats of his coaching career as AS Roma stumbled to a shock 6-1 loss at Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt in the Europa Conference League on Thursday. Erik Botheim and Ola Solbakken scored twice each for the home

7:46 AM ET Adriana Garcia Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati has said wearing the No. 10 jersey after club legend Lionel Messi does not bring additional pressure. The Spain international spoke about following in Messi’s footsteps after he signed a contract extension with Barca until 2027 with his release clause rising to €1 billion ($1.16 billion).

5:30 AM ET Matchday 3 of the Champions League group stage has been and gone and there is plenty to discuss, from important wins for Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of ElClasico, to an epic Manchester United comeback and struggles for several German teams. We asked Rob Dawson, Alex Kirkland and Derek Rae to answer

6:07 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Only time will tell what Manchester United‘s win over Atalanta — having battled back from two goals down to win 3-2 — actually means. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hope it becomes a turning point after a miserable month of four defeats in seven games rather than a

9:40 AM ET The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn’t mean the rumours won’t keep coming. Here is the latest gossip and speculation. TOP STORY: Man City, United to

5:00 PM ET It’s been nearly three years since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as Manchester United manager, picking up from Jose Mourinho in late December 2018 as a caretaker before being appointed permanently in March of 2019. There have been remarkable runs of form — like winning 14 of his first 19 matches in

7:00 AM ET ‘Succession’ stars Kieran Culkin (left) and Brian Cox play Roman and Logan Roy in the show. Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI With the new season of hit U.S. show “Succession” arriving this week, Scottish club Heart of Midlothian gave a nod to the part they played in one of the satirical comedy-drama’s most