Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: September 20, 2026, 10:02 PM ET

Premier League: City Win Eight-Goal Thriller

Manchester City edged Sunderland 5-3 in a chaotic encounter, with Erling Haaland scoring the eighth and final goal of the contest to set a unique Premier League milestone. Enzo Maresca expressed relief that his first-place side passed what he called a "difficult" Sunderland test, allowing him to relax over the international break. The match was pure chaos under Maresca, while Cody Gakpo shone for Liverpool elsewhere on the weekend card. BBC Sport's Match of the Day covered the City-Sunderland clash alongside Andoni Iraola's return to Bournemouth with Liverpool.

Liverpool's Narrow Win at Bournemouth

Liverpool's expensive attack looked devoid of spark at Bournemouth, but Alexander Isak's winning goal gave Iraola hope that the striker has found his form. New arrival Jeremy Jacquet earned high praise from Iraola after an impressive performance in the victory, marking a clear step forward for the defender. As the international break looms, BBC Sport reviewed the lessons from the opening weeks of the Premier League season.

Manchester United Held by Fulham

Manchester United failed to win for a fourth straight game after a comical own goal by Lisandro Martinez in a 1-1 draw with Fulham. Michael Carrick played down concerns that his squad is out of shape following the disappointing result. Gary Neville urged Carrick to stop defending his players after what the pundit branded a "disgrace" at Fulham.

Serie A: Pulisic Opens Milan Account

Christian Pulisic started and scored AC Milan's first goal of 2026 in a 3-0 win over Lecce at San Siro, extending the Rossoneri's unbeaten run in Serie A. The result keeps Milan's momentum intact as they push through the winter schedule.

La Liga: Mourinho Fumes After Derby Defeat

José Mourinho blasted the referee and VAR after Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat, claiming his side should have had "two red cards" awarded in their favor. The Real Madrid manager printed out screenshots displaying two contentious incidents to underline his protest over the officiating.

Ligue 1: Marseille Supporters Turn on Owner

Angry Marseille fans displayed hostile banners directed at the club's American owner, Frank McCourt, accusing him of running a "Ligue 2 project" amid mounting frustration at the Stade Vélodrome.

MLS NEXT Pro: Referees Union Hits Back

The union representing MLS and USL referees launched a scathing critique of MLS NEXT Pro over its handling of discipline involving Higuain, escalating a dispute between match officials and the league.

USMNT: Pepi Injury Raises Concerns

PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi had to be substituted because of injury during his club's match, raising fresh concerns for the United States men's national team ahead of upcoming fixtures.

Around the Leagues: Townsend Escapes Injury

Former England international Andros Townsend remarkably escaped injury after being run over by a pitch roller in a bizarre incident. Ipswich Town condemned racist abuse directed at Abdul Fatawu, calling it "completely unacceptable" and confirming the player has the club's full support.

Transfer Gossip: Spurs Eye £125m Gibbs-White

Tottenham could move for Morgan Gibbs-White in a £125m January swoop, headlining Monday's gossip column, while JJ Gabriel's next step remains unresolved.

NFL: Williams Injured in Bears Loss

Caleb Williams suffered an injury during the Chicago Bears' defeat, compounding a difficult afternoon, while the New Orleans Saints shocked the Baltimore Ravens elsewhere on the slate.

Golf: Bridgeman and Spaun Shine Before Presidents Cup

Jacob Bridgeman raced to the title at the Biltmore Championship, heading into his Presidents Cup debut as a two-time PGA Tour winner. JJ Spaun said he played with a huge chip on his shoulder after being snubbed for Team USA, using the rejection as fuel for his BMW PGA Championship win. Rory McIlroy turned his attention to chasing down Patrick Reed for another Race to Dubai title after a BMW PGA near-miss, admitting "I had my chances."

Darts: Smith Thrashes Price for World Series Crown

Ross Smith thrashed Gerwyn Price 11-5 to become World Series of Darts Finals champion, capitalizing on Luke Littler's shock earlier exit from the tournament.

Rugby: Ireland Collapse Against USA

Ireland blew a 19-point lead to suffer a 40-36 loss to the USA in their opening match of the WXV Global Series, a stunning second-half collapse.

Cricket: Middlesex End 36-Year Wait

Middlesex ended a 36-year drought by beating the Leicestershire Foxes to lift the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, their first List A trophy since 1990.