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Rumour6 Nov 2026, 11:10

Newcastle targeting Ivan Toney for January move

Newcastle are considering bringing Ivan Toney back to the Premier League to bolster their attack.
The 30-year-old striker is currently playing for Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.
Newcastle view Toney as a top target due to his experience playing in England.
A good relationship with manager Matthias Jaissle is believed to be a factor making Toney an ideal candidate.
Manchester United are also reportedly monitoring the striker's situation.

Reported6 Nov 2026, 11:00

David Moyes will reach the milestone of 592 matches in charge of Everton this coming Friday.
This achievement allows him to equal the record for the most matches managed at Everton held by Harry Catterick.
Everton currently sit 7th in the Premier League and could climb to 5th if they beat Coventry.
The team has reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals to face Fleetwood.
Previously, Moyes just secured a victory against Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle on Monday.

Reported6 Nov 2026, 09:01

Bournemouth continues their winning streak in the Europa League.
Crystal Palace secured a dramatic draw despite playing with 10 men.
Sunderland were booed by fans after their home defeat to Dinamo Zagreb.
Brighton beat Getafe 1-0 and have yet to concede a goal in the Conference League.
The England national team is set to announce their squad for the Nations League matches.

Reported6 Nov 2026, 08:11

Coventry City could climb to 11th place if they secure a victory against Everton on Friday.
Coventry City currently holds the lowest expected goals (xG) in the league with 8.34.
Midfielder Jack Rudoni has scored 4 goals in 10 appearances for Coventry across all competitions.
After the match against Everton, Coventry will go on to face Crystal Palace and Ipswich.
Frank Lampard spent one year managing Everton starting in January 2022.

Reported6 Nov 2026, 08:00

Coventry City will be away at Everton on Friday evening.
Coventry have only 9 points after 9 matches played.
Frank Lampard is currently the manager of Coventry City.
Lampard previously managed Everton, winning 9 of 38 league matches with the club.
Over the past decade, 21 Premier League clubs had 12 points after 10 matches and did not get relegated.

Reported5 Nov 2026, 22:26

Ezri Konsa has contributed to helping Arsenal keep a clean sheet in their last three Premier League matches.
Konsa suffered a knee issue and had to leave the pitch early during a Champions League match.
William Saliba has recovered from his injury and has been named in Arsenal's matchday squad.
Morgan Gibbs-White is currently the penalty taker for Nottingham Forest.
There is information suggesting that Bryan Mbeumo is playing for Manchester United and Jan Paul van Hecke is on the books at Tottenham.

Reported5 Nov 2026, 18:02

Football Manager 27, the new installment in the management game series, is expected to launch on 10/11.
FM27 features, for the first time, wheelchair-using managers represented in the game.
Studio director Miles Jacobson said he cried when watching a video of disabled people wanting to be represented.
Everton host Coventry at Hill Dickinson at 20:00 GMT on 6/11, with Lampard returning to his old club.
Leeds host Tottenham at Elland Road at 12:30 on 7/11; Tottenham have lost only 1 of their last 15 meetings with Leeds.