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Josh Sargent was influential on Saturday as Norwich City picked up an important three points at Pride Park. Sargent registered two assists for the Canaries in a 3-2 road victory over Derby County. The U.S. men’s national team forward hasn’t found the back of the net since August 24, but did make his presence known against the Rams this past …

In a huge boost for FC Barcelona, midfielder and third captain Frenkie de Jong is all set to make his comeback after a five-month absence through injury. The 27-year-old superstar has not been seen in action since April after he suffered an ankle injury during a game against Real Madrid. Having opted against undergoing surgery, the Dutchman has been recovering …

Juventus has been in fine form this season and has yet to concede a goal in Serie A. Thiago Motta’s men are proving that offensive football doesn’t have to come at the expense of solid defensive performances, and the Bianconeri will be keen to maintain that balance. As they excel on the pitch, Juventus continues to set new records as …

Barcelona goalkeeper and first captain Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is ruled out for close to a year after suffering a serious knee injury earlier this month. Having undergone surgery on the patellar tendon of his right knee, the German international is expected to be sidelined for at least eight to ten months, meaning his season is all but over. Ter Stegen …

Tottenham made it back-to-back wins in the Premier League, beating Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford. Ange Postecoglou’s men came to the Theatre of Dreams and controlled the match, taking an early lead through Brennan Johnson. Props must go to defender Micky van de Ven for his mesmerising run from his own half before crossing for the Welshman to turn …

Over the past few months, there has been a lot written about Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong and his contract situation. The 27-year-old has been out of action for more than five months due to an ankle injury and his alleged salary has been used as a stick to beat him during his continued absence. De Jong set things right …

Juventus returned to winning ways against Genoa yesterday, keeping yet another clean sheet in the league. The Bianconeri have conceded only one goal across all competitions this season, and no team has managed to score against them in Serie A. Juventus are off to an impressive start under Thiago Motta, and their solid defence could be the key to winning …

Manchester United’s hopes of turning the scoreline around after falling behind at home to Tottenham were damaged by a Bruno Fernandes red card in the 42nd minute of their Premier League game on Sunday Playmaker Fernandes was shown a straight red card for a knee-high challenge on fellow midfielder James Maddison, deepening the gloom around Old Trafford after Brennan Johnson …

Gary Neville has encouraged Eddie Howe to take the ‘next step’ in his career and leave Newcastle United for England. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast this week, Neville says Howe has done a ‘brilliant job’ in the North East getting us from relegation to Champions League and must ‘look after himself’ and take the Three Lions job if …

Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the 2024/25 La Liga season on Saturday night as they lost 4-2 away at CA Osasuna. Hansi Flick opted to make wholesale rotations to the starting lineup – a decision that may have ended up costing the Blaugrana on the night. One of the rotations saw young defender Sergi Dominguez get the nod in …