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Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, while Zinedine Zidane led his first training session with the French national team. Lazio top Serie A and Seedorf joins Corinthians.

Manchester City crush Liverpool

Manchester City secured a 3-0 victory at Liverpool's Anfield, according to The Independent. This success comes in the leaders' first match since the announcement of the Premier League's guilty verdict. Jeremy Doku was hailed as a "big star" by BBC Sport for his decisive performance.

Zidane launches his era with Les Bleus

Zinédine Zidane led his first collective training session with the France national team at Clairefontaine on Tuesday, as reported by several media outlets. Kylian Mbappé, who is ill, could start on the bench on Friday in Turkey. According to a poll cited by L'Équipe, Les Bleus, led by Zidane and Michael Olise, are popular among the French public. Luis Enrique praised Zidane's debut, stating they "had the right ideas to win," as reported by Le Figaro.

Lazio top of Serie A

Lazio beat Monza 3-1 at the Olimpico and take top spot in the league, according to ANSA. Andrea Pinamonti scored the third goal in the 88th minute. The club dreams of the summit with Inter, while Roma were held at Como, adds ANSA.

Seedorf appointed at Corinthians

Brazilian club Corinthians announced on Sunday the appointment of Clarence Seedorf as their new head coach, according to several media outlets. The 50-year-old Dutchman has signed a contract until December 2027. Le Parisien describes it as a "rescue mission" for the Dutch legend.

Juventus snatch draw at Cagliari

Juventus conceded a draw at Cagliari, saved by a goal from Randal Kolo Muani, as reported by several media outlets. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports the anger of the supporters, who criticise Woltemade and Kolo Muani, believing that "only one player saves himself." La Repubblica notes that Mina was a giant and Woltemade disarming.

Carrick under pressure at Manchester United

According to The Independent and The Telegraph, Michael Carrick must make major changes at Manchester United to avoid being the next victim of the club's decline. The Guardian believes the trip to Tottenham is a must-not-lose match for Carrick. Sky Sports mentions a forced transfer window in January.

Salah in form at Trabzonspor

According to Anadolu Ajansı, Mohamed Salah has reached 7 goals in 6 matchdays with Trabzonspor, his best performance in nine seasons. Meanwhile, Hürriyet Spor headlines the "Ederson wall" at Fenerbahçe.

OM: Youngsters soon to be given a chance?

According to But Football Club and Onze Mondial, Marseille could rely on two academy youngsters, Milan Leccese and Antoine Valero, to bolster Bruno Genesio's squad. After the win against Troyes, Genesio said he was pleased to have "returned to winning ways," reports Le Figaro, and explained that the most important thing is to break the negative spiral, according to L'Équipe.

Sources

  1. DailyFootballÉquipe de France : premier entraînement collectif de Zidane, Mbappé incertain
  2. L’ÉquipePortés par Zinédine Zidane et Michael Olise, les Bleus ont la cote auprès des Français d'après un sondage (new window)lequipe.fr
  3. Le Figaro«Ils avaient les bonnes idées pour gagner» : Luis Enrique salue les débuts de Zinédine Zidane à la tête des Bleus (new window)video.lefigaro.fr
  4. DailyFootballOM : deux jeunes de la Commanderie bientôt lancés par Genesio ?
  5. Le FigaroLigue 1 : Bruno Genesio satisfait d'avoir «renoué avec la victoire» avec l’OM (new window)lefigaro.fr
  6. L’ÉquipeBruno Genesio, après Troyes-OM : « Lorsque vous êtes dans une spirale négative, le plus important est de la casser » (new window)lequipe.fr
  7. DailyFootballCarrick sous pression après le nul de Manchester United contre Fulham
  8. Sky SportsPapers: Man Utd forced into transfer market in January? (new window)skysports.com
  9. The GuardianManchester United’s early wobble makes Tottenham visit a must-win for Carrick (new window)theguardian.com
  10. DailyFootballLiverpool : Isak et Gakpo incertains pour la réception de Manchester City
  11. BBC Sport'Big star' - How Doku delivered for Man City in win against Liverpool (new window)bbc.co.uk
  12. The IndependentErling Haaland responds after Man City thrash Liverpool under shadow of Premier League sanction (new window)independent.co.uk
  13. DailyFootballSerie A : la Juventus arrache le nul à Cagliari grâce à Kolo Muani
  14. La Gazzetta dello SportCagliari-Juventus, lo sfogo dei tifosi: Woltemade e Kolo criticati, "se ne salva soltanto uno" (new window)video.gazzetta.it
  15. La RepubblicaLe pagelle di Cagliari-Juventus: Mina un gigante, Woltemade disarmante (new window)repubblica.it
  16. DailyFootballClarence Seedorf nommé entraîneur des Corinthians
  17. ANSABrasile: il Corinthians in crisi sceglie Seerdorf come allenatore (new window)ansa.it
  18. Le ParisienClarence Seedorf en mission sauvetage au Brésil : la légende néerlandaise devient l’entraîneur du Corinthians (new window)leparisien.fr
  19. DailyFootballSalah, meilleure entame de saison à Trabzonspor depuis 9 ans
  20. Hürriyet SporFenerbahçe'de Ederson duvarı! (new window)hurriyet.com.tr
  21. DailyFootballLa Lazio bat le Monza 3-1 et prend la tête de la Serie A
  22. ANSALa Lazio sogna in testa con l'Inter, la Roma frena a Como (new window)ansa.it
  23. La Gazzetta dello SportLazio-Monza, le pagelle: Noslin decisivo (7.5), Lucchesi ingenuo sull'espulsione (4) (new window)gazzetta.it