The guidelines for dealing with possible concussion operate under the tagline of 'if in doubt sit them out'. It means that if a player has suspected concussion at any level of football "they must be immediately removed from the pitch, whether in training or match play". The FA states that the reason for immediate action in removing players from the pitch is because treatment delays "could risk incomplete recovery of the brain".
Manchester United are ramping up their interest in Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo as they continue to identify potential attacking reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. The 25-year-old Ghana international has been one of the Premier League's best performers this season, catching the eye of United's recruitment department with his pace and clinical finishing.
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The USL's planned new competition will operate in US Soccer's first division the same level as MLS and is set to start play by 2028. In his role, Scholes will oversee the launch of the still-unnamed league and participate in the USL's implementation of promotion and relegation between that league and the USL's other men's professional competitions the Championship and League One.
Cole Palmer has struggled with a groin injury this season (Image credit: Getty Images) Chelsea have been forced to get used to life without Cole Palmer during an injury-hit start to the season for the forward. The England star has missed the Blues' past eight games since being withdrawn in the first half of the 2-1 defeat at Manchester United on September 20. Palmer has been troubled by a persistent groin injury and his return date, initially set for 'soon' after the October international break, has already been pushed back.
Sean Dyche argued football's lawmakers should consider expanding the reach of the video assistant referee system after Nottingham Forest conceded from a controversial corner for the second successive match. His side came close to winning, but Dyche was left angered after Manchester United scored the opener from a corner awarded by the assistant referee Akil Howson on the far side of the pitch.
Nuno Espirito Santo is yet to win a match in charge of West Ham. Their only win was a 3-0 thumping of Nottingham Forest on the last day of August. The Forest manager that day was Nuno Espirito Santo. It's been that kind of season. Winless at home, West Ham find themselves in 19th place with five defeats in six.
Matty Cash's superb 19th-minute strike from distance sent Aston Villa seventh in the Premier League as Manchester City's nine-match unbeaten run came to an end at Villa Park. Full-back Cash teed himself up to fire in from Emiliano Buendia's corner after City complained the set-piece should not have been given because Matheus Nunes appeared to have been fouled by Lucas Digne.
After three straight runner-up finishes, the title might finally be Arsenal's to lose with the reigning champions "in crisis time". The Gunners are now four points clear on top after several big clubs stumbled on the weekend, while a shock contender has emerged despite a transfer window that was supposed to render them obsolete. A newly promoted team continues to defy the odds and Manchester United chalked up a third straight victory, taking the heat off manager Ruben Amorim.
FPL Heisenberg: Crystal Palace have been incredible under Glasner and now is the time to bring their assets in. They have three home games in their next four games and they do not face a top-six team in any of their next six gameweeks. Crystal Palace assets offer great value for money with Daniel Munoz, Ismaila Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta being my recommended triple up.
Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina (hamstring) and Dilane Bakwa (unspecified) remain sidelined with injuries, while Chris Wood (knee) and Oleksandr Zinchenko (groin) will both be assessed ahead of kickoff. Ruben Amorim hopes to have Harry Maguire available after the defender missed the Brighton win with a minor issue, though Lisandro Martínez remains sidelined with a knee injury. If Maguire returns, Leny Yoro could drop out, joining Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw in a back three.