Manchester United line-up vs Chelsea predicted as £62.5m man returns and Fernandes call made

We bring you the latest from the Manchester City Academy, including a new arrival at the CFA, in our latest round-up

A key difference between Manchester United and Chelsea was pointed out by a former star of both clubs

Tom Brady believes Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will respond after a Week 7 loss to the Seahawks, their first of the season. Brady praised Mahomes’ leadership in his power rankings.

The Detroit Lions have reportedly contacted the Las Vegas Raiders about trading for defensive end Maxx Crosby, joining the Cowboys, Bills and 49ers. Nothing is confirmed yet.

Dillon Brooks was ejected from Phoenix’s NBA Cup opener against Denver after a turnaround jumper left Jamal Murray down with a kick to the groin. Officials upgraded the call to a Flagrant 2 on review with 8:05 left in the third quarter.

Former Knicks coach David Fizdale makes a bold MVP prediction, backing Dallas Mavericks youngster Cooper Flagg to enter the 2026-27 race after an impressive start to his sophomore NBA season.

The Lakers need a backup centre, and Goga Bitadze fits on paper. But his March argument with Luka Doncic, plus luxury tax worries around PJ Washington, could complicate their trade plans.

Stephen A. Smith said Luka Doncic should stop complaining to referees and take on rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Doncic then scored 21 in the first quarter as the Lakers led the Warriors 38-15.

The BCCI have added pacer Auqib Nabi to Team India's squad for the first matches of the upcoming five-game ODI series against New Zealand, starting November 4.

The FIDE World Championship Match 2026 between Indian D Gukesh and Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov will officially run from November 25 to December 15 in Geneva, with Game 1 scheduled for November 24.

Michael Carrick has been given more time to turn Man Utd's situation around after a poor start to the season.