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After an extended international break, the Scottish Premiership's usual suspects - and one newcomer - limber up for a full weekend card of fixtures.

The Green Brigade is to boycott Celtic's Scottish Cup matches and home European ties, escalating tensions between sections of the fan base and the club's board.

BBC Sport breaks down the main narratives and talking points before the 74th South Coast derby between Southampton and Portsmouth.

From sanctions and stripped titles to starting from scratch, BBC Scotland explains how potential consequences for Manchester City compare with the financial collapse of Rangers in 2012.

Jose Mourinho defends Kylian Mbappe who has been scrutinised during the international break.

Andoni Iraola will be hoping to kick-start his Liverpool reign when Manchester City visit Anfield on Sunday, but first the Basque must find answers to these key questions...

With Manchester City found guilty of the majority of 115 charges against them, how are their fans feeling?

Here are the five things across the EFL that you should be keeping your eyes on this weekend.

The title of 'Real' is bestowed upon Spanish clubs by the country's monarchy but it has little to do with achievements on the field.

Northern Ireland striker Simone Magill tells BBC Sport NI about balancing motherhood with her return to football and how her life has changed since giving birth to daughter Skye earlier…

Manchester United's £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba is expected to make his debut against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford

Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.