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Arsenal will face Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in a Premier League clash on Saturday, 5th October 2024. This match comes right before the international break, with Arsenal aiming to continue their strong form following a 2-0 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners are third in the Premier League, level on points with Manchester City, while Southampton have …

Juventus has three players in the current Italy squad for the October international break, but one surprising omission is Federico Gatti. Gatti was initially expected to struggle for playing time under Thiago Motta, yet he has managed to impress the new Juventus manager and has become a regular starter for the club. His solid form has been a key factor …

Barcelona sporting director Deco was in attendance when FC Porto locked horns with Manchester United in the Champions League this midweek. According to Miguel Rico (h/t FCB World), Deco was keeping close tabs on two players in particular: Nico Gonzalez and Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa: A long-term goalkeeping solution? Barcelona are short-staffed in the goalkeeping department right now following Marc-Andre …

Paul Merson has predicted Newcastle United’s trip to Everton to end in a 1-1 draw tonight, labeling Eddie Howe’s side as a ‘funny team’ who have been fortunate this season. There was a return to our intense style of play we are all so used to under Howe in last Saturday’s draw with Man City, but our away form has …

Barcelona dropped three points during their last La Liga outing and were lucky that Real Madrid could not capitalise on their slip-up. Looking ahead to the team’s clash against Deportivo Alaves on Sunday, the Catalans still have a three-point lead at the top of the table and are back to winning ways after a thumping win in the UEFA Champions …

Paul Pogba’s ban for a failed drug test has been reduced, making the midfielder eligible to play again next year, which presents Juventus with a fresh dilemma. The Bianconeri had placed him on minimum wage during his suspension and patiently waited for his appeal, although the club was not optimistic about his chances of receiving a lighter sentence. This is …

Diogo Jota’s fourth goal of the season on his 100th start for his side gave Liverpool the lead at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. After a first-minute Eddie Nketiah goal for Palace was ruled out for offside, Kostas Tsimikas sent Cody Gakpo away on the left, whose cross met Jota’s run to allow the Portugal international to …

According to Football Insider, Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, with an idea of potentially trying to acquire his signature in the upcoming winter transfer window. Though yet to start a match either in the Premier League or the Champions League, the 20-year-old has shown the full scale of his vast talents with …

Barcelona have made a significant move by officially registering Wojciech Szczesny as their new goalkeeper.  The 34-year-old Polish shot-stopper has joined the team on a temporary contract until the end of the season, stepping in for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is sidelined with a severe knee injury.  It must be noted that Szczesny trained with the squad for the first …

Pedri González’s consistent presence in Barcelona’s starting lineup this season was something that seemed unthinkable just a few months ago. After an injury-plagued 2023/24 campaign, doubts loomed over whether the midfielder would regain his previous form. However, the 20-year-old has silenced those concerns with an impressive return, becoming a key figure in Hansi Flick’s plans for the new season. Pedri …