News

The latest Premier League news from Sunday 18 October 2026.

Title race

Haaland fires Manchester City six points clear

Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored twice.

The result marked a seventh consecutive league win for Enzo Maresca's side. City are now six points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Source: BBC Sport
Appeal

Legal expert sees major obstacles to Manchester City appeal

Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. The club are challenging the verdict.

According to a leading legal expert, City must overcome major obstacles to stand a chance of a successful appeal. The expert told BBC Sport.

Source: BBC Sport
Injury

Martinez taken to hospital after Chelsea win

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital for tests as a precaution on Saturday. Chelsea won 2-0 at Everton that day.

For Chelsea, it was their first clean sheet in nine months.

Source: BBC Sport
Match

Liverpool come from behind against nine-man Brentford

Liverpool came from behind to beat Brentford. The visitors won 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Brentford finished the match with nine players. Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt were both shown red cards.

Source: BBC Sport
Manager

Carrick on Martinez controversy: ‘I’m telling the truth’

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says the club has put the controversy surrounding Lisandro Martinez behind them. The defender caused a stir with a post-match interview.

Carrick insists he is telling the truth about how United brought the matter to a close.

Source: BBC Sport

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