Leeds add to West Ham’s early season woes

Leeds claimed their first Premier League win at home since the opening day of the season to pile on the problems for dismal West Ham. The result lifted Daniel Farke’s men up to 13th in the table, while the visitors remain second bottom after a seventh loss in nine league games. Brenden Aaronson set the hosts on their way inside three minutes and by the time Joe Rodon headed a second with just over 14 minutes on the clock, it was the earliest Leeds had held a two-goal advantage in the English top flight since April 2004.

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Nottingham Forest in advanced talks to appoint Sean Dyche

Sean Dyche has agreed verbally to take over as Nottingham Forest’s new manager. Negotiations progressed late on Sunday night, with both parties keen to sort a deal quickly, and in time for Dyche to have some time preparing the team before Thursday’s Europa League match against Porto.

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Maguire heads United to rare victory at Anfield

Harry Maguire’s late header secured Manchester United’s first win at Anfield in nearly a decade and inflicted Liverpool’s fourth successive defeat. Cody Gakpo’s strike with 12 minutes left looked it would end Liverpool’s losing streak, only for Maguire to head beyond Liverpool keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili six minutes from time. United stunned Liverpool by taking the lead inside two minutes through Bryan Mbuemo.

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Nottingham Forest sack Postecoglou after 39 days in charge

Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou after he failed to win any of his eight games in charge. Forest were beaten 3-0 at home by Chelsea on Saturday lunchtime and within 20 minutes of the full-time whistle, the club announced Postecoglou had been dismissed. By that time, he had already left the City Ground after just 39 days at the helm. Sean Dyche is an early contender to take over the Reds.

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Postecoglu says he will deliver at Forest if given time

Under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou delivered a passionate defence of his legacy as he vowed to win silverware at Nottingham Forest if given time. The 60-year-old is under pressure after failing to win any of his opening seven games since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo last month. Forest have been assessing their options during the international break, with ex-Burnley boss Sean Dyche among the names considered as a potential replacement.

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