Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains the different factors that mean Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi needs time with his players to build a proper team.
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- Judge blocks Trump’s White House media ban, orders access to be restored
A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconst
- Seidu Agongo partners National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme to support vulnerable women and youth
He noted that a significant number of the intended beneficiaries would include school dropouts, widows, orphans and other socially disadvantaged persons
- Nigeria, Italy Partner In $5bn Global Education Funding
Governments and donors at the high-level event made generous contributions towards the education of at least 370 million children globally, with the government of Italy pledging the sum of €50 million
- Sh26 billion maize mystery: Questions swirl over opaque import tender
A Sh26 billion deal to import 540,000 metric tonnes from Zambia has thrust a little-known private company into the centre of the countrys food security crisis
- News24 | ‘Surge in mass shootings’: At least 164 killed in 38 mass shootings this year
On average, a mass killing in which more than three people die takes place every week in South Africa.
- Morocco’s opposition leader casts vote in parliamentary election
The leader of Morocco's opposition PPS (Party of Progress and Socialism) arrived at a polling station in Rabat on Wednesday to vote in the parliamentary election.
Sport · Premier League · UCL
last checked just now- Fenerbahce boss stuns club by quitting after Roma draw
Ismail Kartal resigns as Fenerbahce's head coach just minutes after the Turkish side's 1-1 draw with Roma in the Champions League.
- Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.
- Two goals in two games - Sesko gives Man Utd a different threat
Benjamin Sesko's return to Manchester United's starting line-up is well timed ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter with Manchester City
- How Premier League teams have really started - according to xG
Which Premier League teams have overperformed their xG and who has underperformed?
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- Liverpool will reward Mac Allister if he lets his football do talking
After saying he was "very sad" at the lack of a contract offer from Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister proved his worth against Atletico Madrid.
- Arteta agrees new deal with champions Arsenal
Mikel Arteta agrees an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.
- Arsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life
Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.
- Chelsea struggles to Villa bench - Garnacho faces defining season
Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a struggle.
- Who are the record Champions League goalscorers?
Our Ask Me Anything team looks at which players have scored the most goals in the Champions League.
- Was Neville right to call out Man Utd for a 'lack of effort'?
The former Manchester United full-back said a 15-minute period in the 1-1 draw at Fulham was the "worst I've ever seen" - do the stats back him up and does his media portfolio amplify the noise?
- Bouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?
Ayyoub Bouaddi belies his age with a mature Champions League performance on his first Manchester City start to showcase why the club were so intent on signing the 18-year-old.
- How many times has a player scored a hat-trick in a Premier League loss?
Sunderland's Brian Brobbey scored the first hat-trick by a player on a losing side in the Premier League for 19 years - but how many others have done so?
- From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to win
Aston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward.
- How Liverpool are getting more from Isak - Edwards
With Alexander Isak betting his goal scoring tally from last year already Rob Edwards brakes down what Liverpool are doing to get him in to the game more this year on Match of the Day.
- Watch: Mbappe
From Paris suburbs to the pinnacle of football, a look at a once-in-a-generation talent.
- 'Who would be a goalkeeper?' - Hart on Martinez own goal
Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart reflects on the "uncomfortable" own goal by Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez in their 1-1 draw with Fulham.
- Mourinho on emotional Inter Milan farewell
Jose Mourinho opens up on his emotional hug with Inter Milan's Marco Materazzi after winning the Champions League in 2010, and his exit to Real Madrid.
- 'I think he's a genius' - Hart hails Cherki strike
Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart hails Manchester City's Rayan Cherki as a "genius" after the forward scored in his side's 5-3 Premier League win over Sunderland.
- How Mourinho became the 'Dark Lord'
Two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho relives defeating Pep Guardiola's Barcelona in the 2010 Champions League semi-finals with Inter Milan.
- Carrick rejects Neville's 'pathetic' claim - but Man Utd must improve
Gary Neville calls Manchester United "pathetic", but boss Michael Carrick maintains belief after salvaging draw at Fulham.
- Liverpool v Barca 'one of great Champions League nights'
Liverpool players and former staff relive one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history, when they stunned Barcelona in 2018-19.
- Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
- 'Like a dad hugging his son' - Alisson & Robertson on Klopp
Liverpool players Andy Robertson and Alisson Becker talk about manager Jurgen Klopp and his "special" hugs which helped create a positive atmosphere at the club.
- What have we learned from the Premier League so far?
BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives.
- How Liverpool and Klopp almost didn't sign Salah
Liverpool's former director of research Ian Graham reveals how Jurgen Klopp had to be persuaded to sign Egypt forward Mohamed Salah in 2017.
- Cunha's late strike denies Fulham first league win of season
Matheus Cunha's deflected strike in the 89th minute rescues a point for Manchester United and denies Fulham their first Premier League win of the season.
- Man City beat Sunderland in eight-goal thriller to go three points clear
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 in a thrilling Etihad encounter, to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
- Liverpool boss Iraola makes winning return to Bournemouth
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola makes a winning return to his former side Bournemouth, with the Reds securing a 1-0 win at the Vitality Stadium courtesy of a second-half goal from Alexander Isak.
- Leeds continue unbeaten start in league with draw against Palace
Leeds United maintain their unbeaten start to their Premier League campaign thanks to a hard-earned goalless draw at home against Crystal Palace.
- Last-minute Cunha goal saves Man Utd from another defeat - who rated highest at Fulham?
Last minute Cunha goal saves Man Utd from another defeat - who rated highest at Fulham?
- Impressive defence behind Iraola's solid Liverpool start
Liverpool are looking good defensively but Andoni Iraola needs more from his attackers after a hard-fought win at Bournemouth.
- Perfect 24 hours as Man City put pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City head into the international break in a jubilant mood after enjoying the perfect 24 hours this weekend.
- 'Brave' Brighton put in 'complete' performance to beat Arsenal - Murphy
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy praises Brighton's "incredible" performance in their 3-0 win over Arsenal, predicting they will cause problems for Premier League teams this season.
- Coventry earn first points of season in dramatic win over Forest
Jay Dasilva's strike proves the difference as Coventry earn their first Premier League win since returning to the top flight.
- Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta
An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton - but could the loss be the "big lesson" they needed?
- Everton's unbeaten run continues with win over 10-man Ipswich
Unbeaten Everton move up to fifth in the Premier League, with Thierno Barry's goal making the difference against 10-man Ipswich Town.
- Newcastle hold off Hull at St James' Park
Newcastle United hold off a late Hull City fightback to seal a narrow 2-1 win.
- Brighton cruise past Arsenal to end champions' perfect start
Brighton secure a 3-0 victory over Premier League champions Arsenal to inflict the Gunners' first defeat of the season.
- Spurs lose again as Villa hold on for first league win
Aston Villa pick up their first win of the Premier League season after five matches, holding off a late push from a Tottenham Hotspur side who remain without a win in the league.
- From near oblivion to Europe - Brighton celebrate 125th anniversary in style
From obscurity and near oblivion to Premier League and Europe - Brighton celebrate their 125th anniversary.
- Brentford stay unbeaten as they put three past Chelsea
Brentford maintain their unbeaten start in the Premier League as they score three second-half goals to beat Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
- Leeds inflict heavy defeat on Newcastle to climb to third
Dominic Calvert-Lewin stars as Leeds United go third in the Premier League with a superb performance to inflict a heavy 4-1 defeat on Newcastle United at Elland Road.
- Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red
Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men
- Dunk scores screamer as Brighton thrash 10-man Coventry
Coventry's poor start to the Premier League season continues after they're thrashed 5-0 at home to Brighton, having played most of the second half with ten men after having Taiwo Awoniyi sent off at t
- Arsenal hold off energetic Sunderland to continue perfect title defence
Arsenal maintain their 100% start to their Premier League season with a win at Sunderland, who mount an admirable push for a point before Bukayo Saka's penalty puts the result beyond doubt.
- Tottenham's wait for league goal continues after Everton draw
Tottenham's wait for a first Premier League goal and win this season continues after Roberto de Zerbi's side were held to a goalless home draw by Everton.
- Fulham take first point of the season at lacklustre Liverpool
Fulham claim their first Premier League point of the season after a difficult start under Alvaro Arbeloa, as Liverpool fail to score for the first time this season just days after their Champions Leag
- Flemming's late strike earns Ipswich win over 10-man Crystal Palace
Zian Flemming scores his first goal for Ipswich to give the club a late victory over 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
- Brentford hold Bournemouth as Rose's wait for a win continues
Marco Rose's wait for a first Premier League victory as Bournemouth head coach continues as they are held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford at Vitality Stadium.
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