Liverpool have produced some truly great strikers from their academy in the past, and a potential star of the future has been making a serious impact in the underage ranks.
Enzo Maresca was absolutely fuming during yesterday’s defeat to Bayern Munich as he felt his team should have benefitted from a couple of refereeing decisions that went the other way.
Liverpool have been handed some welcome news on the injury front ahead of the Merseyside derby on Saturday. Arne Slot has had a mostly fully-fit squad at his disposal in the early weeks of the season, with Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley and Alexis Mac Allister all returning from brief absences.
In a team full of players making their Champions League debuts, Alejandro Garnacho was one of the most experienced players in the Chelsea squad last night as they lost to Bayern.
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?
Bologna winger Riccardo Orsolini feels Italy have a ‘moral duty’ to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but warns: ‘When you are chasing, it’s never easy.’ Orsolini spoke to Vivo Azzurro after Gennaro Gattuso’s opening games as the Azzurri coach against Estonia and Israel.
Tottenham fans will be pleased to see that their team is off the mark in the Champions League this season after beating Villarreal at home. The Lilywhites struck just four minutes in, capitalising on a blunder by opposition keeper Luiz Junior.
Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo admits he ‘joked’ with Gigio Donnarumma about tonight’s Manchester City-Napoli clash and feels Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne are ‘accustomed to big challenges.’ Di Lorenzo spoke to Sky Sport Italia just a few hours before the kick-off of Manchester City-Napoli on Thursday.
Ruben Amorim has been chastised for his treatment of Kobbie Mainoo over the last 10 months. It’s become increasingly evident throughout Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United that he does not see the 20-year-old as a suitable fit for his newly implemented system.
Pundits Joe Cole and Owen Hargreaves have come to an agreement on what Chelsea must do to improve going forward. Chelsea’s transfer window wasn’t great.
Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes has taken the time to thank Carlo Ancelotti, after helping him through what he has described as ‘a very difficult time’ before the end of last season.
Juventus are reportedly considering a move for Bernardo Silva as his contract at Manchester City approaches its end. The Portuguese international may become the next significant player to depart City in successive summers following the exit of Kevin de Bruyne.
Jamie Vardy has undergone medical tests due to suspected muscle fatigue, and it remains to be seen whether he’ll be available for a home game against Parma on Sunday.
The opponents Arsenal faced on Tuesday evening are certainly unique. Since 1911, Athletic Club Bilbao have not signed a single player who was not born, brought up or educated in the Basque Country.
Kobbie Mainoo has endured a turbulent spell at Manchester United in recent months. The 20-year-old broke through during the 2023/24 season, capped by a goal in the FA Cup final that helped him earn a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad.
Tottenham managed to save face late in the transfer window by signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig on a long-term deal. The Dutchman was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea for most parts of the summer, with the Blues agreeing personal terms with the 22-year-old as well.
Jamie Carragher has always had a dislike for Chelsea, I don’t think that has ever been hidden by him over time. He has had quite a few rants about Chelsea in recent years since the new ownership group came into the club, and he’s had one now after watching Bayern Munich beat them 3-1 last night in the Champions League.
Thierry Henry has cast doubt on Liverpool’s credentials as potential Champions League winners this season because of one problem they must ‘erase’. Prior
Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score one of Arsenal’s goals in their 2-0 victory against Athletic Club on Tuesday night. His introduction proved decisive, as the Gunners had not scored until he and Leandro Trossard were brought on.
Mateo Kovacic had to have surgery on a troublesome Achilles injury once the 24/25 season ended. The Croatian midfielder is yet to feature for Manchester City this season.
Inaki Williams has acknowledged that Arsenal must be considered one of the favourites to win the Champions League this season, echoing comments made by his manager ahead of their recent encounter.
Mo Salah had to wait until the 95th minute to score Liverpool’s winning goal at Burnley last weekend – he went to the other extreme with his decisive impact against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.
Super agent Ali Barat has hinted Bayern Munich are prepared to discuss signing Nicolas Jackson even if the obligation to buy isn’t triggered. Jackson completed a loan move to Bayern on deadline day, despite Chelsea trying to cancel the deal after Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury, which will keep him sidelined until November.
Former Napoli midfielder Ivano Trotta believes his former club have signed an absolute ‘bargain’ over the summer in the form of Rasmus Hojlund. Throughout the early stages of the window, it was thought Hojlund’s future was never set in stone at Old Trafford amid INEOS’ quest to sign a new centre-forward.
Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the highly talented Ghanaian winger Prince Amoako. The 18-year-old has attracted a lot of attention with his performances for Nordsjælland, and several top clubs are monitoring his development.
Manchester City begin their UEFA Champions League campaign tonight at the Etihad Stadium when they host Napoli. Pep Guardiola’s side will be eager to start their 25/26 Champions League campaign with a victory.