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Hemed strikes as Brighton defeat Newcastle Tomer Hemed scores the only goal as Brighton beat Newcastle United to record their second successive home Premier League win. Which defender could stop a 'Chieftan tank'? Read Garth's team of the week & pick your own Which player is a "genius"? Who is a "model professional"? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week. Europe's most deadly: The game's most lethal striker revealed With three players scoring six goals in six Premier League games so far, how do they match up to the rest of Europe's deadly finishers? More PL wins than West Ham? How much do you know about Gareth Barry? Gareth Barry has equalled Ryan Giggs' record of 632 Premier League appearances. But how much do you know about the West Brom man? Fifa to lift ban on displaying poppies after talks with UK football associations Football's world governing body is set to lift the ban on displaying the poppy following talks with UK football associations. Aberdeen hold on to beat Motherwell and move second Andrew Considine's winner gives Aberdeen revenge for their League Cup defeat by Motherwell as they move up to second in the Premiership. Everton made £70m Costa bid, Real want Alli - gossip Everton's £70m Diego Costa bid, Real Madrid prepare Dele Alli swap deal, David de Gea set for new Man Utd deal, plus more. FA women's chief hopes no-one loses job over 'painful' Sampson saga Baroness Campbell, the FA's head of women's football, hopes no-one at the organisation loses their job after Mark Sampson's sacking. Clarke scores twice as Blades win Sheffield derby Leon Clarke scores twice as Sheffield United hold off a Sheffield Wednesday fight back to win an enthralling Steel City derby. Sampdoria's Zapata scores - after mistake by cousin Duvan Zapata takes advantage of a huge error from his cousin Cristian Zapata as Sampdoria beat AC Milan in Serie A. Genoa have two sent off in injury time after Inter's late winner Adel Taarabt is one of two Genoa players sent off in injury time after Inter Milan score a late winner. Chelsea Ladies thrash Bristol City in opener Maren Mjelde scores twice as Chelsea Ladies begin their Women's Super League One campaign by thrashing Bristol City Women. Lennon is relishing 'emotional' return to Celtic Hibernian head coach Neil Lennon says it will be "surreal" when he takes his team to Celtic Park next Saturday. Two jailed for life over deaths in stadium stampede Two people are jailed for life and 12 others imprisoned over violence that led to at least 19 people dying at a football stadium in February 2015. Man City 'feeling better' than a year ago - managers on title race Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his side are "feeling better" about their title challenge this season, while United counterpart Jose Mourinho thinks it will be a six-team race. Old Firm derby: Celtic keeper Craig Gordon praised for 'vital' save Celtic's Mikael Lustig hails Craig Gordon's save to deny Alfredo Morelos in their Old Firm derby victory at Ibrox. Five sent off as Fenerbahce win Istanbul derby Five players are sent off as Fenerbahce beat Besiktas in an Istanbul derby featuring two goals and three red cards in the final five minutes. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle: Chris Hughton pleased with 'balanced' Brighton Brighton manager Chris Hughton says he is pleased as his side's "balance" following their 1-0 victory over Newcastle as they record their second successive home Premier League victory. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle Rafael Benitez believes Mbemba fouled in build-up to Brighton goal Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez believes Chancel Mbemba was fouled in the build-up to Brighton's winner after the Magpies suffer a 1-0 loss against the Seagulls. Southampton 0-1 Man Utd: Difficult day against Saints - Jose Mourinho Jose Mourinho says Manchester United were given their most difficult test this season as they beat Southampton 1-0 at St Mary's. Manchester City 5-0 Crystal Palace: Pep Guardiola says City 'feeling' better this season Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the "feeling" at the club is better than at this stage this season, after a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace. Stoke 0-4 Chelsea: Antonio Conte satisfied with 'difficult' win Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praises his hard-working side after their 4-0 Premier League win at Stoke. West Ham 2-3 Spurs: Win means more than three points - Mauricio Pochettino Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino feels his side's passionate display gave them the edge in their 3-2 victory against West Ham. West Ham 2-3 Tottenham: Spurs' finishing was clinical -Slaven Bilic Slaven Bilic says although West Ham began their match against Tottenham well, Spurs produced some "clinical" finishing to beat the Hammers 3-2. Tottenham will struggle to make top four - Mark Lawrenson & Trevor Sinclair Football Focus pundits Mark Lawrenson and Trevor Sinclair predict Spurs will fail to finish in the top four in the Premier League this season. Would an independent Catalonia deprive La Liga of Barca? The Catalan referendum places some uncertainty over the future of Spain's prestigious football club. Premier League predictions: Lawro v Kingsman actor & Arsenal fan Mark Strong Mark Lawrenson takes on Kingsman actor & Arsenal fan Mark Strong in the next round of Premier League matches. Manager ins and outs - September 2017 Track the managerial ins and outs and a list of every boss in the top five leagues in England and the Scottish Premiership. 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