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Manchester City 3 Bournemouth 1: City player ratings from an important win for City

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1 at the Etihad today. A brace from Erling Haaland and a goal from Nico O’Reilly were enough for Pep Guardiola’s side to pick up all three points today.

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Real Madrid Willing to Spend €100M for PSG Star in 2026

) Fichajes reports that Real Madrid have set their sights on Vitinha as a key addition for next season. The club is reportedly readying a €100 million offer to sway the Parisian side.

Soccer News / Football Espana / November 2

Barcelona player ratings against Elche: Fermin Lopez continues excellent form

Barcelona bounced back from their El Clasico defeat last weekend with a 3-1 victory over Elche at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, with goals coming from Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford.

Soccer News / Football Espana / November 2

Barcelona bounce back from El Clasico defeat as Elche defeated in Montjuic

Barcelona 3-1 Elche Barcelona have returned to winning ways in the aftermath of last weekend’s El Clasico defeat, as they saw off Elche at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Montjuic.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 2

AC Milan director Tare: ‘Nkunku a centre forward, can work with Leao’

AC Milan director Igli Tare is reassuring on the all-new strike partnership of Rafael Leao and Christopher Nkunku against Roma. ‘We must think positive.’ It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 2

Ex-Juventus striker hails Spalletti: 'More forward passes in 45 mins than in two years'

Former Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta was delighted with the team’s display under Luciano Spalletti in Cremona. After sacking Igor Tudor on Monday, the management found a swift agreement with the vastly experienced Italian manager, who has been on the shelf since leaving the Azzurri in June.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 2

Massara sees important Roma ‘test’ of ambition against AC Milan

Roma director of sport Ricky Massara faces his old club AC Milan this evening for top spot, noting it will be ‘an opportunity to test ourselves and see where we are.’ It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 2

Newcastle Moves Fast on PSG Target’s New Contract Amid Chelsea Threat

Chronicle Live reports that Newcastle are making a new contract for Botman a priority, amid rumored interest from Chelsea, Manchester City, and PSG, with his current deal expiring in June 2027.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 2

Two paths for Fiorentina in Pioli stand-off as crisis meeting takes places

Fiorentina reportedly have two paths ahead of them as a crisis meeting takes place with the club’s leadership: either dismissing Stefano Pioli now and facing the financial consequences, or giving him one last chance against Mainz and Genoa before the international break.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 2

Serie A | Parma 1-3 Bologna: Castro overturns 10 men in fiery derby

Parma scored after 12 seconds, but it was all downhill from there with two injuries and a red card, as Santiago Castro’s brace and a Juan Miranda strike turned it around for Bologna.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 2

From Arsenal to Italy: 10 times defenses truly won silverware for a team

The Gunners got their seventh consecutive clean sheet on Saturday. They will equal a club record if the team do not concede in Europe during midweek. Winning seven matches in a row without conceding also equals a club record.

Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / November 2

Trent Alexander-Arnold may have just admitted he planned Real Madrid move all along, contradicting his Liverpool exit story – opinion

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s sensational switch from Liverpool to Real Madrid last summer continues to stir controversy, with the England international now appearing to admit that his mind was made up long before his departure.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 2

Thomas Frank defends ‘frustrated’ Tottenham duo; downplays full time antics

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 0-1 defeat at home against Chelsea on Saturday in the Premier League. Joao Pedro’s 34th-minute goal was enough to seal the victory for his team.

Soccer News / Stretty News / November 2

Man Utd set for £28m boost as ‘sensational’ star closes in on four-year deal

Manchester United’s loaned-out striker Marcus Rashford is reportedly negotiating a new contract with Barcelona, who are keen to keep him at the club. The 28-year-old is the biggest star to emerge from Man Utd’s academy over the past decade.

Aston Villa News / We All Follow United / November 2

Alan Shearer delivers brutal verdict on £73m Manchester United flop fighting to save his Premier League career

Manchester United once imagined Jadon Sancho as a long-term pillar of their rebuild. Four years later, that vision has vanished. The winger’s journey since leaving Borussia Dortmund has gone from promise to uncertainty.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 2

Tottenham to rival PL rivals for ‘Rolls-Royce’ defender next summer; Thomas Frank keen to seal the deal

Tottenham’s defensive instability is becoming increasingly evident as the season progresses, with Guglielmo Vicario’s brilliance often rescuing the team in crucial moments.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / November 2

Garry Neville sounds alarm over Manchester United’s ‘awkward’ £74m investment

Once again, the 22-year-old Slovenian international is under the radar, Manchester United’s summer signing Benjamin Sesko arrived with high expectations and a hefty £74 million price tag.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 2

Report: Chelsea back in the race for €80m rated star, Tottenham also interested

Chelsea are back in the race for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa with the Portuguese giants prepared to sanction his exit for €80m according to reports. The Blues agreed a deal for Aghehowa back in 2024, but it collapsed in the final moments, and Chelsea instead signed Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 2

What we learned as Arsenal took care of business at Burnley

As if anyone genuinely thought Burnley would upset Arsenal, well, they didn’t. The Gunners travelled to Turf Moor and did exactly what most expected: they beat the Clarets 2-0.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 2

Match Report: Fired-up Chelsea swarm Tottenham and force 1-0 win

Chelsea beat Tottenham 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to secure 3 important points and continue their impressive record against their rivals. It was a pretty ugly game – scrappy and slowed by endless long setups for set pieces and long throws.

Manchester United News / We All Follow United / November 2

Chelsea ahead of Manchester United in the race for Barcelona star

With Marc-André ter Stegen set to leave FC Barcelona in January, the transfer window could witness two Premier League heavyweights Chelsea and Manchester United battle for the German goalkeeper’s signature.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / November 2

Virgil Van Dijk hits back at Wayne Rooney over recent criticism

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has fired back at recent criticism from Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, dismissing claims that the Reds have lacked leadership this season as “lazy.” The Liverpool centre-back has come under the spotlight this season after his team’s poor performances.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 2

Andrey Santos praises Enzo Maresca for giving him the 'freedom to add 'surprise element' to his game

Andrey Santos has hailed his start to the season as “special” as he praised Enzo Maresca for giving him the freedom to get forward. Chelsea signed Santos back in January 2023 from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama in a deal believed to be worth around £13m.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / November 2

'Walks into our strongest XI'- ‘Injured’ Tottenham star’s absence felt as attack fails to impress

Tottenham continue to struggle with creativity in the final third as they look to turn their season around. The Lilywhites have been defensively solid for large parts of the campaign, but their attack has lacked spark and imagination.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / November 2

Just In: Liverpool scout watched versatile Premier League winger this week

Liverpool got back to winning ways with a win against Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday. The defending Premier League champions have struggled this season and Arne Slot has endured a difficult time at the club after comfortably guiding them to the league title last season.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

Wolves Next Manager Odds: Favorites and Mendes Links

With Vítor Pereira having now been sacked from Wolverhampton Wanderers, the club faces the daunting task of appointing a manager capable of steering Molineux through turbulent times.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Esteemed Kompany / November 2

A dynamic duo loom as a lethal weapon for Manchester City

The prospect of Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki starting alongside each other for Manchester City is a mouthwatering one. It is hard to think of two players blessed with the level of technical ability and flair that the pair possesses.