Bruno Fernandes turns down second Manchester United contract offer
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second proposal over a new deal, leaving the club weighing a 12-month extension while awaiting Mauricio Pochettin
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Dover and Salisbury to host BBC's FA Cup second-round ties
National League South sides Dover Athletic and Salisbury will host Leicester City and Blackpool respectively in the BBC's two live FA Cup second-round matches next month.
Northern Ireland selection dilemmas ahead of Ukraine Nations League match
Michael O'Neill's unbeaten Northern Ireland side, yet to concede in League B2, face Ukraine in Belfast with several selection questions to resolve.
Brighton beat 10-man Brentford as Gomez strikes to lift Seagulls to second
Diego Gomez's long-range goal helped Brighton to a 2-0 Premier League win over Brentford, who had Igor Thiago sent off, moving Fabian Hurzeler's side up to second.
Brighton's man-to-man defence underpins strong Premier League start
Brighton's hybrid man-to-man defensive approach, combining high pressing with a plus-one at the back, has powered their rise to third place and wins over Manchester City
Verbruggen heroics help Brighton shut out Man City in 1-0 win
Bart Verbruggen made seven saves as Brighton beat Manchester City 1-0, sealing a fifth clean sheet in six Premier League games and moving third in the table.
Troy Deeney names Premier League team of the week
BBC pundit Troy Deeney has picked his latest Premier League team of the week, led by Erling Haaland's two goals, Brighton's clean sheet and Johan Manzambi's Aston Villa f
Brighton's flying start raises question of title credentials
Brighton sit third after seven games, top the league for goals scored and fewest conceded, but supporters and pundits are divided on whether a title challenge is realisti
Brighton's stunning start: Gomez halfway-line goal and 23-goal tally fuel optimism
Diego Gomez's 51-metre strike against Crystal Palace capped a remarkable scoring run for Brighton, whose 23 league goals trail only Barcelona among Europe's top five leag
Hurzeler's rise from boos to Brighton's top-three push
Fabian Hurzeler has taken Brighton from a relegation fight to third in the Premier League, prompting talk of interest from bigger clubs and debate among supporters about