The Republic of Ireland were left to count the cost of another poor start to a competitive campaign as they fell foul of a late Vedat Muriqi winner in their UEFA Nations League opener in Pristina.
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Mikel Arteta has agreed a new deal to extend his stay at Arsenal. The 44-year-old’s existing contract with the Premier League champions, signed in September 2024, was due to expire next summer. But the Spaniard, who was appointed in 2019, has committed his future to the club and confirmation of his new agreement is expected during this international break.
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Martin O’Neill will take stock as his future as Celtic boss comes under further scrutiny following the 1-0 defeat by Rangers at Parkhead. The Light Blues cruised to a 3-0 League Cup win over the Hoops at Ibrox last Sunday and, in the Scottish Premiership rematch, a first-half strike by Ryan Naderi took Derek McInnes’ side to within two points of the Hoops at the top of the table going into the international break.
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Arsenal’s 100 per cent start to their Premier League title defence ended in emphatic fashion as Brighton secured a stunning win against Mikel Arteta’s dumbstruck side. Arsenal arrived at the Amex Stadium with ambitions of equalling a 123-year club record of eight straight victories to start a season, but that piece of history looked in doubt right from the kick-off, with a rampant Brighton side delivering a masterclass against the champions.
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Igor Thiago scored his first Premier League goal of the season as unbeaten Brentford scored three times in the second half to beat west London neighbours Chelsea convincingly. Brentford opened the scoring in the 61st minute through Jaidon Anthony Chelsea pushed hard for an equaliser but were hit on the counter-attack late on with Thiago on hand to give the Bees breathing-room.
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