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Manchester City need to learn from last season’s Champions League league phase disaster

Manchester City begin their UEFA Champions League league phase campaign tomorrow night against Napoli. A tough test awaits Pep Guardiola’s side against Antonio Conte’s team at the Etihad.

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Resurgent Tottenham star causing problems for Thomas Frank; undroppable on current form?

Djed Spence enjoyed his breakout season at Tottenham Hotspur last term. From the shadows of obscurity to a regular starter under former boss Ange Postecoglou, the Englishman showed everyone that he deserves to stay at N17.

RB Leipzig News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

Tottenham loanee ready to answer N17 call if required; ‘capable’ enough to make an impact

Luka Vuskovic officially arrived at Tottenham Hotspur at the start of July, two years on from when the north London club paid £13m to sign him from Hajduk Split.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Why Bayern are targeting one Chelsea player to get a 'very special round of applause'

Chelsea and Bayern are playing out an exciting game at the Allianz Arena, but Pat Nevin, working for the BBC, has noticed something interesting. It’s all to do with Chelsea’s left back, Marc Cucurella.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / September 17

Lamptey reveals why he left Brighton for Fiorentina & reveals idol ‘Ronaldinho’

Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey had his official presentation at Fiorentina after signing from Premier League club Brighton in the summer. The full-back

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 17

Celtic support given a timely boost on Alistair Johnston’s injury

Celtic fans have been given a timely boost, with encouraging news on Alistair Johnston’s recovery from his hamstring injury emerging today… The Canadian international was originally feared to be facing around three months on the sidelines.

Aston Villa News / We All Follow United / September 17

Gabby Agbonlahor makes incredible Ruben Amorim claim amid Manchester United uncertainty

Manchester United have been having a rough start to the 2025/26 campaign, and the pressure is piling up at Old Trafford. With a record of one win from four in the league, complemented by being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Grimsby Town, has raised a lot of frustration among the supporters.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

Tottenham mulling a move for AS Monaco midfielder after weekend scouting trip

Generally, Tottenham Hotspur have had the propensity of balancing their business in the transfer market by targeting both proven talents who are ready to contribute to the achievement of the team’s goals immediately and youngsters who have the potential to grow into top-class players.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 17

Martinelli extends his personal impressive record in Arsenal’s history books

Gabriel Martinelli once again proved his value to Arsenal in the Champions League last night, coming off the bench to score and provide an assist in a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / September 17

Juventus is considering signing its own Kevin de Bruyne

This summer has already seen two of football’s most celebrated veterans make high-profile moves to Serie A, and Juventus is reportedly eager to ensure they do not fall behind their rivals.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

Tottenham closely monitoring South American star facing uncertain La Liga future

Tottenham Hotspur have played 4 Premier League games and 1 UEFA Champions League game so far in the 2025-26 season, and in 4 of these 5 games, they were able to keep a clean sheet.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / September 17

Journalist gives three reasons for Vinicius Junior struggles at Real Madrid

Real Madrid have made a strong start to the new season with five wins out of five, but Vinicius Junior has struggled individually. The 24-year-old, who has still managed two goals and one assist, is struggling to return to the form that had him as a leading candidate for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

Surprised Shay Given says Madueke is miles ahead of his Chelsea replacement

Shay Given has expressed his astonishment at Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Noni Madueke, particularly as the winger has now joined Arsenal and appears to have been replaced by Alejandro Garnacho.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 17

Conte: ‘Grown my football knowledge’ at Napoli with De Bruyne adjustments

Antonio Conte is eager to face ‘top club’ Manchester City in the Champions League and has ‘grown my football knowledge’ at Napoli trying to balance Kevin De Bruyne within the team.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / September 17

Report: Tottenham in the race to sign 'very good' player on Real Madrid wishlist

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in the Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. The 26-year-old has been linked with the move away from the Spanish club, and bitter rivals Real Madrid are also interested in him, as per Fichajes.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

How Alexander Isak fared on debuts for previous clubs – including a goal at Anfield

There’s only one candidate for the standout piece of Liverpool team news for tonight’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid – a Reds debut for Alexander Isak!

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Fans notice Maresca repeats his lineup trick used against PSG for Bayern Munich clash

Chelsea’s team news is out for the game against Bayern Munich tonight, and some fans have noticed something very interesting. The team chosen is the same as the one that schooled PSG 3-0 in the Club World Cup semi final.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

Opinion: Eze struggles again out wide in UCL opener. Time for Arteta to act?

Eberechi Eze had the chance to make the left wing his own, but it is becoming clear he is not cut out for it. Handed his first Arsenal start against Nottingham Forest, Eze failed to stand out.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea – Team News: Maresca falls back on his favourite Reece James experiment

Chelsea face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in just over an hour, and the teams are in! The Blues are back in the Champions League, and you can’t tell how much we enjoy being able to say that after two and a half years in the wilderness.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Chelsea vs Bayern Munich Confirmed Lineups for September 17

These are the confirmed lineups for Chelsea vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League group phase. This kick-off fixture sees two of the competition’s

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

What we learned from Arsenal’s vital Champions League win over Athletic

Arsenal began their 2025-26 Champions League journey with a confident 2 –0 victory over Athletic Club. Second-half substitutes Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli combined to devastating effect, each setting up the other for a goal within moments of their introduction.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / September 17

Kobbie Mainoo offered Premier League exit route in January with Champions League club ‘admirers’

Newcastle United are reportedly monitoring Kobbie Mainoo’s uncertain situation at Old Trafford ahead of potentially testing Manchester United’s resolve in January.

Villarreal News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

Tottenham ace credits Villarreal for tough challenge, touches on squad’s 'clean sheet mentality'

Lucas Bergvall speaks on Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive resoluteness in the 1-0 win over Villarreal in the Champions League Tottenham Hotspur bagged their first Champions League win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Tuesday evening.