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• Lankshear Shines at Boro After Spurs Exit

  BBC Sport reports that Will Lankshear's finishing and movement have impressed since his move from Tottenham to Middlesbrough, prompting suggestions the striker's departure may be felt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs next host Coventry on 19 October.

  EDGETottenham's attack is rated 18th of 18 in the Premier League for 2026/27, underlining the goal-scoring gap Lankshear's move may have exposed.

  Source: BBC Sport

• Man City Beat Liverpool 3-0 Amid Scandal Fallout

  ESPN reports Manchester City responded to the Premier League's guilty verdict in their financial case by beating Liverpool, with home fans displaying banners and chants throughout. Liverpool next face Brentford on 17 October.

  EDGELiverpool's defence is rated 2nd of 18 in the Premier League for 2026/27, despite the defeat to City.

  Source: ESPN

• VAR Review: Gravenberch Red Card Against City

  ESPN's VAR review examines whether Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was wrongly sent off during the loss to Manchester City, with referee analyst Andy Davies assessing the decision-making process. Liverpool next play Brentford on 17 October.

  EDGELiverpool's defence is rated 2nd of 18 in the Premier League for 2026/27, context for the disputed dismissal.

  Source: ESPN

• Rooney Criticises VAR After Palace's Winning Goal

  BBC Sport reports Wayne Rooney said VAR made the wrong call in awarding Crystal Palace's second goal as they beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the Premier League. Forest next host Arsenal on 18 October, while Palace travel to Brighton the same day.

  EDGEForest's defence is rated 3rd of 18 and Palace's defence 18th of 18 in the Premier League for 2026/27.

  Source: BBC Sport

• City Win Fuels Uncertainty Amid Looming Punishment

  BBC Sport reports pundits Toby Alderweireld and Wayne Rooney said Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool leaves the Premier League in limbo as City await a possible punishment, including a potential points deduction, after being found guilty of financial breaches.

  EDGECity's attack is rated 4th of 18 and Liverpool's defence 2nd of 18 in the Premier League for 2026/27.

  Source: BBC Sport

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