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'Hard question' – Andrey Santos gives interesting answer when asked what his best position is

'Hard question' – Andrey Santos gives interesting answer when asked what his best position is

Andrey Santos gave an interesting answer when asked what his best position was ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Qarabag on Wednesday. Santos is part of the squad who have travelled to Azerbaijan and could be in line to start in midfield, with Enzo Maresca likely to make a number of changes.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / November 5
Qarabag vs Chelsea: Who is the referee and VAR for the Champions League clash?

Qarabag vs Chelsea: Who is the referee and VAR for the Champions League clash?

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Champions League tie against Qarabag at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium on Wednesday night. Chelsea head to the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, for matchday four of the Champions League as they look to claim a third straight victory in the competition.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / November 5

Manchester City will be without a midfielder for a significant period of time

Pep Guardiola confirmed after Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1 on Sunday that Mateo Kovacic is set to be out of action for a significant period of time due to a heel injury.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 5

Exclusive claims Chelsea staff are encouraged by new signing’s attitude & intensity in training

An exclusive report is claiming that Chelsea’s staff are encouraged by one new signing’s attitude and intensity in training. Not every new signing Chelsea make is going to be a popular one, and in fact, there has been many debates around many of their new signings amongst the fan base in recent times.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / November 5
Crucial Arsenal star is top Barcelona transfer target, Gunners will try to tie him down to new deal

Crucial Arsenal star is top Barcelona transfer target, Gunners will try to tie him down to new deal

Arsenal midfielder and club captain Martin Odegaard is reportedly emerging as a top transfer target for Barcelona for summer 2026. However, the Gunners don’t want to sell the Norway international and will instead prioritise tying him down to a new contract, according to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / November 5

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

Manchester City take on Borussia Dortmund tonight at the Etihad Stadium. The match is City’s fourth match of the UEFA Champions League league phase, and if they can pick up three points, it will position them well for what lies ahead.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 5
Likely Chelsea Xl vs Qarabag after full travelling squad for tonight revealed

Likely Chelsea Xl vs Qarabag after full travelling squad for tonight revealed

I can now put out a likely starting Chelsea Xl to face Qarabag tonight in their latest Champions League match. The Blues have made the long journey to Azerbaijan yesterday afternoon, and the travelling squad has now been revealed in full.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / November 5
How Chelsea could line-up vs Qarabag as Enzo Maresca’s Champions League side predicted

How Chelsea could line-up vs Qarabag as Enzo Maresca’s Champions League side predicted

Enzo Maresca is expected to field another heavily rotated side for the Champions League clash against Qarabag on Wednesday. Maresca has opted to use virtually different starting line-ups for league and cup matches in recent weeks, and the trend is expected to continue.

New England Revolution News / Field Level Media / November 4
Reports: Marko Mitrovic to be chosen as new Revolution coach

Reports: Marko Mitrovic to be chosen as new Revolution coach

The New England Revolution are set to appoint Marko Mitrovic as their next head coach, multiple reports said on Monday. The hiring would end a search that began in September after the dismissal of Caleb Porter.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 4
Tottenham star bites back after sensational outing vs Copenhagen; sign of thing to come?

Tottenham star bites back after sensational outing vs Copenhagen; sign of thing to come?

Sometimes, all it takes is one performance to flip the narrative and Xavi Simons may have just done that. After weeks of scrutiny and questions about his adjustment to life in North London, the Dutchman produced a dazzling display as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed FC Copenhagen 4-0 in the Champions League.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 4
'Should have expected'- Tottenham star accused of being a poor fit for the Premier League; much work to do

'Should have expected'- Tottenham star accused of being a poor fit for the Premier League; much work to do

Tottenham Hotspur are yet to win a home Premier League game this season after beating newly-promoted Burnley on the opening weekend. Their misery on home soil continued on Saturday when Thomas Frank and Co.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 4
Mikel Arteta has now set an impressive record in the Champions League

Mikel Arteta has now set an impressive record in the Champions League

Mikel Arteta’s journey as Arsenal manager has been remarkable, with the Spaniard continuing to establish himself as one of the most respected figures in modern football.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / November 4
Arne Slot told there’s one Liverpool player who just ‘just can’t be left out’ after tonight

Arne Slot told there’s one Liverpool player who just ‘just can’t be left out’ after tonight

Liverpool picked up a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League tonight, and Andrew Robertson was very impressive for the home team. At the start of the season, the Scottish international defender was expected to be replaced by Milos Kerkez in the starting line-up.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 4
Trio hands Liverpool Champions League victory over Real Madrid

Unsung trio hands Liverpool Champions League victory over Real Madrid

Liverpool beat Real Madrid, 1-0, at Anfield on Tuesday in the Champions League to reset its inconsistent 2025-26 season.

Arne Slot told there’s one Liverpool player who just ‘just can’t be left out’
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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 4
Max Dowman breaks another record in Arsenal win over Slavia Prague

Max Dowman breaks another record in Arsenal win over Slavia Prague

Arsenal’s young star Max Dowman has made football history after breaking the record for the youngest player ever to debut in the Champions League when he came on for Arsenal against Slavia Prague.

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Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / November 4
'I do believe…': Journalist shares latest on Man United pursuit of £60m-plus rated star

'I do believe…': Journalist shares latest on Man United pursuit of £60m-plus rated star

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Manchester United have been linked with the player recently, but Dean Jones believes that the talk of a move to Manchester United is just a rumour.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 4
Clinical Mikel Merino helps Arsenal see off Slavia Prague challenge

Clinical Mikel Merino helps Arsenal see off Slavia Prague challenge

Arsenal continued their impressive run of form in the Champions League with a 3 to 0 victory over Slavia Prague, showcasing their quality and discipline throughout the match.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4
The one Chelsea player in the Team of the Week is not who you expect

The one Chelsea player in the Team of the Week is not who you expect

We’re almost onto the next game, but it’s time for a quick look back at last weekend one more time. Stats site WhoScored have made their team of the week.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 4
Slot confirms where Florian Wirtz will play vs Real Madrid after Gakpo dropped

Slot confirms where Florian Wirtz will play vs Real Madrid after Gakpo dropped

Arne Slot has confirmed that Florian Wirtz will play on the left wing for Liverpool against Real Madrid. The German international, who signed from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer in a £116m package deal, comes in for Cody Gakpo.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 4
ESPN put out deep dive statistically based end of season Premier League predictions

ESPN put out deep dive statistically based end of season Premier League predictions

ESPN writers have put out a a deep dive statistically based end of season Premier League predictions list. Obviously when I saw this come out I was keen to see where they were putting Chelsea at, and I think it will come as little surprise to see where they believe we will finish.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 4
Tottenham star handed shock inclusion in the TOTW despite Chelsea defeat

Tottenham star handed shock inclusion in the TOTW despite Chelsea defeat

Troy Deeney picks Guglielmo Vicario in Premier League Team of the Week after his inspired performance for Tottenham vs Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur’s misery at home continued on Saturday as they lost 1-0 to London foes Chelsea.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4
'Football intelligence' – Chelsea wonderkid is like a Jorginho – Billy Gilmour hybrid

'Football intelligence' – Chelsea wonderkid is like a Jorginho – Billy Gilmour hybrid

Chelsea head off to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag, and while we won’t know until tomorrow exactly who is travelling, there’s a strong suspicion that some key players will be rested for the long trip east.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 4
MLS playoffs: How the West stacks up after Game 2

MLS playoffs: How the West stacks up after Game 2

As the seeded best-of-three first-round playoff matchups head into their final stretch, several teams have pushed toward the conference semifinals while others have dropped out of contention.

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 4
MLS playoffs: How the East stacks up after Game 2

MLS playoffs: How the East stacks up after Game 2

The 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs are underway. 16 of the top teams in the league—eight each from the Eastern and Western conferences—entered the postseason with the hope of lifting the 2025 MLS Cup. Here’s where the Eastern Conference stands after two of a possible three round one game days.

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Soccer News / Extratime Talk / November 4
Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Three Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Three Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Liverpool vs Real Madrid is one of the stand-out fixtures to open Matchday 4 of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, taking place on Tuesday, November 4 at Anfield.

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