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'We have to free ourselves from history' - new England boss Tuchel

  1. Goodbyepublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    That's all from us following another busy day of Tuchel talk!

    We might be heading off but you can catch up with all of the top stories from today below.

    We'll be back bright and early tomorrow morning ready to bring you all the build-up for the return to Premier League action this weekend.

    Catch you then!

  2. Who has walked the furthest this season?published at 15:27 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    No outfielder has walked further in the Premier League this season than Erling Haaland.

    But, intriguingly, he is one of six players who has both walked the furthest for his club and pulled off his team's most sprints - suggesting a system behind the strolling.

    The others are Newcastle's Gordon, Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson, Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, Ispwich full-back Leif Davis and Manchester United's Diogo Dalot.

    The outfielder who spends the highest percentage of time walking is Nottingham Forest centre-back Willy Boly with 78.5%.

    Erling HaalandImage source, Getty Images
  3. Who covers the most distance per game in the Premier League?published at 15:23 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    For players who have played at least four games, nobody comes close to Dejan Kulusevski's distance per 90 minutes.

    Only West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek is within half a kilometre of the Spurs player's average.

    Kulusevski also holds the record for the maximum distance run in a single game this season, totalling 13.2km against Manchester United in his side's 3-0 win in September.

    In the same month he clocked in 12.6km in a 3-1 win over Brentford, the second-highest total in a Premier League match this campaign.

    Dejan KulusevskiImage source, Getty Images
  4. Who is the fastest player in the Premier League this season?published at 15:21 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    We'll start with top speed and it's Tottenham's Micky van de Ven who's blistered past the competition so far this season.

    The Netherlands centre-back was also the fastest player in the last campaign and the quickest Premier League star at Euro 2024.

    Fulham's Adama Traore and Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker are two known for their pace, but this season their top speed is outside of division's top 20. For winger Traore it's 21st, and in Walker's case, 80th.

    Walker's top speed also puts him below Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool (19th), Manchester United's Antony (24th) and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn (61st).

    The slowest quickest player for their club is Ipswich's Wes Burns, who is only the 49th fastest overall.

    Micky van de VenImage source, Getty Images
  5. World's richest man on brink of buying Paris FCpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    Mani Djazmi
    BBC World Service

    Paris FC, currently top of France’s second tier, are on the brink of selling a majority stake in the club to the hugely wealthy Arnault family, with Red Bull taking a smaller stake as advisors.

    The head of the family, Bernard Arnault (pictured), is the world’s richest man in 2024 according to Forbes, who estimate the family’s wealth at $233bn.

    The deal is at the final stages, with only legal work remaining before it is confirmed.

    The family hope to acquire current club president Pierre Ferracci’s 30 per cent stake in 2027, when he retires.

    The Arnault family, whose main business interest is in luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, cognac and haute couture, will take a 55 per cent steak with 15 per cent going to Red Bull. As well-established builders of successful clubs using young players, Red Bull are expected to take on an advisory role and Jurgen Klopp, as their newly-appointed Global Head of Soccer, will be a key figure in that plan.

    Paris FC haven’t been in the top division since 1979 and have missed out in the promotion play-offs in four of the last six seasons.

    The Arnaults’ plan is to build the club slowly, with the first aim being promotion and the second to consolidate in Ligue 1, mixing ambition with patience.

    Bernard ArnaultImage source, Getty Images
  6. Real prioritise Alexander-Arnold movepublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    Real Madrid have made Liverpool and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold a priority target, report The Athletic, external.

    The 26-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is attracting interest from the European champions, among others.

    Trent Alexander-ArnoldImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - Is there a problem with English coaches?published at 15:11 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

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    The last time an England manager left at the end of a tournament and we needed to find a replacement, we ended up with Sam Allardyce. You can talk about the nationality of the manager all you like, but we’re far more likely to win the next tournament now than we were back then.

    James, Manchester

  8. Who is the most successful manager to be named England boss?published at 15:07 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    Graphic containing trophies won by Sven-Goran Eriksson, Fabio Capello and Thomas TuchelImage source, BBC Sport

    Who is the most successful manager to be named England boss?

    Sweden's Eriksson has a Serie A title, three Portuguese titles, a Cup Winner's Cup title, and a Uefa Cup.

    Capello, though has 15 trophies, including four Serie A titles, a Champions League, two La Liga titles and Serie A with Roma

    New England boss Tuchel has won a league title with Bayern Munich and two with PSG. He also has that impressive Champions League win with Chelsea.

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    Get Involved - Is there a problem with English coaches?published at 15:00 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

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    I think bringing Thomas Tuchel will be refreshing for the squad, bringing energy and dynamism to the team. Hopefully he can instill belief in these players and get the best out of the quality we know is there. Who cares if he’s not English? If he manages to win the World Cup for England then good on him! I don’t believe any English manager currently available would likely key do a better job than Tuchel which highlights the current lack of depth in English managers. Let’s back the man and give England a half decent chance.

    Gareth, Melbourne

  10. 'I learned English through Netflix and UK drill'published at 14:56 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori tells Roman Kemp why he joined Arsenal, how he is adapting to London life and how he felt after scoring THAT goal against Manchester City.

    You can watch the full interview on Football Focus this Saturday from 12:00 BST on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

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    Get Involved - Is there a problem with English coaches?published at 14:52 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

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    It isn't xenophobia to think that a national team is by definition an expression of that country's talents. Sadly this appointment reflects the society we live in by valuing what it can buy more than what it can produce. If Tuchel wins the World Cup (which he won't because England's weaknesses as a football nation are too deeply engrained) it will be a hollow victory for that reason. It will be interesting to see how Southgate is viewed by what comes next.

    Robin, Devon

  12. Reigning champions Barca put nine past Hammarbypublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    FT: Barcelona 9-0 Hammarby

    Barcelona

    Barcelona thrashed Swedish side Hammarby 9-0 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff as the holders equalled a club record in their first Women's Champions League win of the season.

    Caroline Graham Hansen and Claudia Pina netted inside the opening 25 minutes before Alexia Putellas added a third on the stroke of half-time.

    Graham Hansen and Pina were among six different second-half scorers for the Catalan side, with Mapi Leon, Ewa Pajor, Esmee Brugts and Fridolina Rolfo also among the goals.

    The 9-0 victory for Barcelona matches the club's record victory in the Champions League, having beaten Portuguese side Benfica by the same scoreline in October 2022.

    Caroline Graham HansenImage source, Getty Images
  13. Man Utd confident of no Man City case fall-outpublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

    Manchester United are confident they won’t get dragged into Manchester City’s ongoing battle with the Premier League over alleged financial breaches.

    United chief executive Omar Berrada was criticised by Benjamin Mendy’s KC Nick De Marco this week for being ‘evasive at best’ when he answered questions about the former France full-back during an Employment Tribunal.

    Berrada appeared at the tribunal after spending almost 13 years at City, latterly as Chief Football Operations officer of City Football Group, before moving to his new position at United in July.

    Even City’s KC Sean Jones admitted on Tuesday ‘Mr Berrada was visibly unhappy at being asked questions he wasn’t expecting to be asked’.

    It is not known whether Berrada has been or is expected to be called to give evidence during City’s more substantive battle with the Premier League.

    He was employed by the club for all but the first two seasons covered by the case. There is no suggestion Berrada has done anything wrong and City deny all the charges.

    Sources at Old Trafford have privately expressed confidence the club will not become embroiled in the case and the focus remains on driving United up the Premier League and cutting losses.

    The latter aspect has been brought into sharp focus this week with the decision to axe Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial role, which has drawn criticism in some quarters, even though the 82-year-old has been assured by United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe he will always be welcome at the club.

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    Get Involved - Is there a problem with English coaches?published at 14:40 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

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    After doing some extensive Wikipedia-ing, only approximately 40% of national teams have a head coach that comes from the same nation. I also learnt Avram Grant is managing Zambia, Steve McClaren is managing Jamaica and Lee Bowyer is managing Montserrat.

    James

  15. Chelsea in Women's Champions League actionpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    WSL champions Chelsea are looking to make it two wins from two when they travel to the Netherlands to take on Twente tonight.

    Manchester City and Arsenal both secured three points last night and Sonia Bompastor's side are looking to follow suit.

    Kick-off is at 20:00 BST and you'll be able to follow the match via our live text.

    A general view of play within Stamford Bridge during the UEFA Women's Champions League match between Chelsea and Real MadridImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - Is there a problem with English coaches?published at 14:33 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

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    The pressure is now on the FA to deliver a trophy. Anything other than a win at USA 2026 and they will be slammed.

    James, Harrogate

  17. City dig deep for sixth successive victorypublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    FT: St Polten 2-3 Manchester City

    Manchester City

    Manchester City had started their first ever Women's Champions League group stage campaign with a hugely impressive 2-0 win against defending champions Barcelona.

    But they were made to work for this victory in Group D by spirited opponents St Polten.

    "I'm just really pleased to get the three points," said City boss Gareth Taylor after the game.

    "I think it was a bit of a lesson learned. When you play teams like Polten who people expect to be an easy three points, these games certainly aren't.

    "Six points out of the two games is a really good start for us."

    It was hard work for City, but the win continues their fine run of form, with this their sixth win in a row in all competitions.

    Gareth TaylorImage source, Getty Images
  18. Man City come from behind for late winpublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    FT: St Polten 2-3 Manchester City

    Gary Rose
    BBC Sport

    Mary Fowler scored a late winner as Manchester City survived a scare to beat Austrians St Polten in the Women's Champions League.

    Alanna Kennedy had given Manchester City the lead with a stunning strike in the fifth minute, and a second looked to be a matter of time as they created a number of chances and hit the woodwork through Chloe Kelly.

    But St Polten had shown flashes and they equalised just before the break when City failed to deal with a corner and Melanie Brunnthaler fired in from close range.

    The visitors were stunned early in the second half as Kamila Dubcova's neat finish put St Polten ahead.

    But the lead lasted barely five minutes as Aoba Fujino calmly slotted in her first goal for Manchester City.

    Fowler then ensured the visitors took all three points when she nodded home following a corner late on.

    Mary FowlerImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - Is there a problem with English coaches?published at 14:23 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

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    People point to Capello and Sven as if we can tar all foreign managers with the same brush. Capello was past it, looking for his last hurrah before retirement and used outdated tactics. Sven was actually pretty damn close in 2002, but didn't know how to break down teams that parked the bus. Tuchel, by contrast, is possibly the best tactical manager out there on a game-to-game basis. Not even Pep can stand up against his tournament mastery. There is no better option for a quick 18 month fix at international level.

    Sam, Edinburgh

  20. Soothing win for Arsenal after 'hectic days'published at 14:20 British Summer Time 17 October 2024

    FT: Arsenal 4-1 Valerenga

    Arsenal

    Pressure had been growing on Eidevall during a painful three-game winless run under the Swedish manager, with fans booing and holding up P45 signs - calling for his sacking - following their 2-1 defeat by Chelsea on Sunday.

    Eidevall stepped down on Tuesday, with assistant coach Renee Slegers put in interim charge.

    "It's been a couple of hectic days," said Slegers after Wednesday's game.

    "I've always respected Jonas a lot and enjoyed working with him. I was sad and many others as well. It's been about managing emotions and trying to stay to the task."

    "I'm happy for them," she said of the Arsenal players. "They also got together yesterday and felt that they need to step up, and I think that's what you see today on the pitch.

    "So all credit to the team. Obviously you don't want this drastic thing to happen for them to get into this self-reflection moment, but I think it was good they did it and now it's about maintaining that."

    Renee SlegersImage source, Getty Images