No. 34 · Sunday, 1 November 2026
Brighton won 1-0 at Manchester City on Saturday; which goalkeeper's impressive display earned him particular praise from the Seagulls?
Why
Brighton's Bart Verbruggen delivered a standout performance in their shock 1-0 victory at the Etihad, with Match of the Day noting his crucial saves in the upset; the win condemned Manchester City to back-to-back Premier League defeats for the first time under manager Enzo Maresca (1 November 2026, BBC Football).
BBCLisandro Martinez was sent off in Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea; how quickly into the second half did he receive his red card?
Why
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off after just 83 seconds into the second half at Stamford Bridge, an act described as inexplicable and costly to his team's hopes in their 2-0 loss (1 November 2026, BBC Football).
BBCTottenham beat Crystal Palace 2-0 to record a third consecutive Premier League victory; which Crystal Palace player was sent off early in the match?
Why
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta received an early red card for a studs-up challenge as Tottenham cruised to a 2-0 win, with Roberto de Zerbi's side maintaining their impressive run and keeping Palace in the relegation zone (31 October 2026, BBC Football).
BBCHarry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or; by how many points did he defeat second-place Kylian Mbappe?
Why
Voting figures revealed Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or victory over Kylian Mbappe was among the tightest margins in the award's history, with Kane winning by just 28 points in one of the closest contests ever recorded (28 October 2026, BBC Football).
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