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Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Athletic Club for September 16

Arsenal have three wins out of four games in the Premier League, and on September 16, they begin their 2025/26 Champions League campaign away against Athletic Club at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao.

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Tottenham scouts eyeing Ligue 1 star; Monaco trio under the scanner

With three wins from four games, Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed a strong start to the 2025/26 season. Yes, the narrow defeat to Bournemouth at home was disappointing, but the manner in which they Thomas Frank’s side defeated 10-man West Ham United has raised expectations.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 15

Man City set to rival Liverpool for ‘fantastic’ colossus as January transfer stance outlined

Liverpool and Manchester City have contested some epic Premier League title races over the past decade, and the two clubs could be set to go head-to-head in a titanic transfer tussle in 2026.

Soccer News / Real Madrid CF on SI / September 15

Real Madrid vs Marseille: Predicted Lineup for Champions League Clash

Real Madrid begin their 2025-26 Champions League campaign on September 16, as they face off against Olympique de Marseille at the Santiago Bernabéu. Coming

Soccer News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Premier League Golden Boot winners' quiz

How many of the players to lead the English Premier League in goals scored (also known as winning the "Golden Boot") since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winners' quiz

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 15

UEFA rule forces Arsenal to make a change before the Bilbao game

Arsenal will be aiming to secure all three points when they face Athletic Club in their midweek Champions League fixture. This marks the Gunners’ first game in Europe’s premier competition this season, and they are widely regarded as one of the teams capable of winning the tournament.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 15

Dybala ruled out of Lazio vs. Roma with thigh issue

Reports in Italy confirm that Roma star Paulo Dybala will be unavailable for the Derby della Capitale against rivals Lazio after coming off with a minor

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / September 15

Atletico Madrid retains a strong interest in Juventus star

Atlético Madrid are reportedly among the clubs maintaining their interest in Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović after an eventful summer in which his future remained unresolved.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 15

Serie A | Verona 0-0 Cremonese – Vardy kept quiet on debut

Hellas Verona and Cremonese had to settle for a goalless draw at the Bentegodi on Monday evening in a game that brought a Serie A debut for former Leicester City star Jamie Vardy.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / September 15

Liverpool made Premier League history after last-gasp Mo Salah penalty at Turf Moor

In scoring the 95th-minute penalty which gave Liverpool a 1-0 win at Burnley on Sunday, Mo Salah ticked off quite a few statistical footnotes. The goal

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 15

Celtic in the Eighties – Celtic v Juventus, European Cup, September 1981

After the heroics against Real Madrid in the European Cup Quarter Final in March 1980, hopes were high that Billy McNeill’s exciting young team would go on to enjoy further success in future European competition.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / September 15

Manchester United ready to break the bank for rising midfield star; Is the gamble worth risking?

Spanish source Fichajes has claimed that Brighton won’t be making any sort of concessions while selling Carlos Baleba, and Manchester United will have to pay the €120 million if they intend to sign the 21-year-old defensive midfielder.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 15

Arsenal call up two new teenage signings to first team training

Arsenal are preparing for their opening Champions League fixture of the season, with Athletic Club set to provide the first test in Europe’s premier competition this week.

Revolution fire head coach Caleb Porter

The New England Revolution fired head coach Caleb Porter in his second season on Monday. The Revolution are 8-14-8 (32 points) and in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 15

Why Tottenham really need Xavi Simons’ experience vs Villarreal – Opinion

Tottenham Hotspur will return to the elite stage this midweek as the Lilywhites play host to Villarreal in the Champions League openers. And for the new

Soccer News / We All Follow United / September 15

Peter Schmeichel blasts Manchester United for big money summer addition after ignoring key areas for reinforcement

Manchester United completed the signing of 22-year-old striker Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig to strengthen their attack in the summer and much was expected of him going into the 2025-26 season.

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The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 15

Andy Robertson makes Atletico transfer confession ahead of Champions League clash at Anfield

In an alternate universe, Andy Robertson could be playing at Anfield on Wednesday…for the away team. Shortly before the arrival of Milos Kerkez at Liverpool

RB Leipzig News / We All Follow United / September 15

Ruben Amorim slammed for his shocking treatment of Manchester United midfielder

Manchester United supporters are growing increasingly frustrated with their team’s performances. Ruben Amorim’s side has made a poor start to the 2025/26 season, collecting just four points from their opening four league matches.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 15

Atletico Madrid in prime position to land Tottenham star in 2026; What should Vinai Venkatesham do now? – Opinion

Tottenham Hotspur have been expected to conduct a second-phase rebuild for some time. And we are seeing a bit of that already taking shape since the arrival of Thomas Frank, with summer signing Joao Palhinha alongside the young duo of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray already being part of what looks like a refreshed core.

Villarreal News / To The Lane And Back / September 15

Can Xavi be the difference maker for Tottenham?- Three Key battles as Tottenham prepare to face Villarreal

The Champions League returns to N17 as Tottenham Hotspur play host to Villarreal under the lights tomorrow. It is a date on the fixture list that all the North Londoners’ supporters would have been counting days to ever since that UEFA Champions League fixture date came out.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 15

Pundit reveals what gives Arteta edge over Slot in chase for Premier League glory

Unbeaten in four and off to a perfect start, Liverpool may look like the real deal, but one pundit believes the Premier League champions aren’t quite there yet.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 15

Ex-FIFA official blasts Michael Oliver for major call in Liverpool win

Liverpool’s latest Premier League victory was not without controversy after former FIFA referee Keith Hackett criticised Michael Oliver’s handling of a key incident.

Soccer News / Stretty News / September 15

Gary Lineker spotted two undeniable positives in Man Utd star’s display vs City, he can hold his head high

Gary Lineker was impressed with two aspects of Benjamin Sesko’s game after he made his maiden Premier League start against Manchester City. Once again, the Old Trafford faithful find themselves in a position where it’s incredibly difficult to find any positives from the current situation.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / September 15

Erling Haaland Brace Exposes Glaring Manchester United Issue, Again

An Erling Haaland brace helped Manchester City beat Manchester United 3-0 in a Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium last Sunday, September 15. The Cityzens now have six points from their four matches, while United have four from their four.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / September 15

Has the solution at right-back for Manchester City been found?

It is no secret that Manchester City will need to sign a quality right-back in time. Rico Lewis is a midfielder playing at right-back. Lewis also lacks the physical attributes to keep up with some of the Premier League and Europe’s tricky and quick wingers.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 15

Chelsea’s €70m bid rejected – and Blues will now have to pay more than €100m for rising star

With 4 games played, we’ve already reached that point in the season where premature judgments are being made on Chelsea’s summer signings. Because the

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / September 15

‘We worked on it two days ago’ Spurs set piece coach Andreas Georgson given immediate praise by Pape Matar Sarr

Remember the name, Andreas Georgson. The Ange Postecoglou era brought with it a much-needed European trophy, and perhaps, if we’re honest with ourselves, ended the reign of Daniel Levy and Donna Cullen, which regular readers know I would have swapped a kidney for at any point over that last 25 years or so.