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Maresca could deploy proven Chelsea strategy vs Barcelona despite risks ahead of Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will have to make a crucial decision on who to play as a number 10 in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona. In the last three games, Maresca played Joao Pedro in the number 10 position, with various levels of success.

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Chelsea vs Barcelona: Champions League preview, team news, kick-off time

Chelsea host Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday night looking to get back to winning ways. Enzo Maresca's side were held to a 2-2 draw by Qarabag earlier this month in Azerbaijan following back-to-back victories over Benfica and Ajax.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 24

Thomas Frank explains why he decided to start Odobert ahead of Tottenham star despite the latter doing well in recent games

Tottenham Hotspur edged out Chelsea to sign exciting playmaker Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in the past summer transfer window. There was a lot of thrill within the Tottenham fanbase for the 22-year-old due to his exploits at RB Leipzig, where he registered 22 goals and 24 assists in 78 appearances.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / November 24

German giants enter race to sign €40million Brazilian sensation on Tottenham radar

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in reinforcements in their front line going into the upcoming 2026 windows. And the North Londoners have been extensively linked with a move for Vasco da Gama starlet Rayan.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 24

Joyce: Gomez may not be in Slot’s plans even if he shines against PSV

There is another uncomfortable question facing us this week as the build-up to our Champions League meeting with PSV Eindhoven continues. According to

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / November 24

Napoli Ramp Up Their Efforts to Onboard Udinese Starlet

Napoli will have to focus on the midfield in January after Frank Anguissa and Kevin De Bruyne suffered major thigh injuries, and, in addition to Kobbie Mainoo, they are laying the groundwork to sign Arthur Atta, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 24

Che Adams: Last minute drop-out from Torino starting line-up vs. Como

Che Adams was originally meant to start for Torino’s Serie A match against Como on Monday evening, but has had to drop out of Marco Baroni’s XI at the

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / November 24

Inter Milan 0-1 AC Milan – Argentina Megastar Urges Nerazzurri To Bounce Back: 'Get Back Up & Move Forward'

Lautaro Martinez has urged his Inter teammates to bounce back from Sunday’s gut-wrenching loss to AC Milan. According to FCInter1908, Lautaro Martinez took to social media to encourage his clubmates after a disappointing derby result.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / November 24

PSG handed surprise boost as key star nears return just in time for Tottenham game

Tottenham Hotspur had a difficult outing against the Gunners at the weekend. We saw Mikel Arteta’s side grab a 4-1 win against the Lilywhites at the weekend.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / November 24

Report – Inter Milan In The Market For New Goalkeeper After Another Dismal Display From Swiss Veteran

Serie A giants Inter Milan have reportedly intensified their pursuit of a new goalkeeper to replace the error-prone Yann Sommer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the San Siro powerhouse could sign a new shot-stopper as early as January.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 24

Report: Juventus following out-of-contract Roma stalwart

Juventus are reportedly interested in Roma star Lorenzo Pellegrini, who could be heading towards the exit door. The 29-year-old is a youth product of the Giallorossi who left the Italian capital side in 2015 and went on to make a name for himself at Sassuolo, before returning to his original club in 2017.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / November 24

Inter Milan 0-1 AC Milan – Woodwork Condemns Cristian Chivu To Heartbreaking Derby Loss

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu lost his maiden managerial appearance in the famous Derby della Madonnina. According to La Repubblica via FCInter1908, Inter’s heart-wrenching 1-0 defeat was a bitter stroke of misfortune.

Empoli News / To The Lane And Back / November 24

'I’ve never seen anything so stupid…' – Alan Brazil tears into what Tottenham did in that Arsenal mauling

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have just had a frustrating weekend, a weekend dominated by a lot of reds, as a Leandro Trossard goal followed by an Eberechi Eze hat-trick gave the Lilywhites that thrashing 4-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 24

Danny Murphy: Liverpool signings are failing to deliver and Slot needs to make a change

As talk around our poor league form continues to escalate, one former midfielder has added another strong opinion to the mix after our 3-0 loss at Anfield.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / November 24

Inter Milan 0-1 AC Milan – Serie A Referee Falls Short Of Expectations Again

AC Milan squeaked past Inter Milan in last night’s Serie A derby as referee Simone Sozza failed to live up to the occasion. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 38-year-old made several glaring mistakes.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 24

Insider expects Daniel Farke to be sacked by Leeds

Leeds have slid down the Premier League table in recent weeks, as they now find themselves inside the relegation zone after their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at the weekend.

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Brentford FC News / Caught Offside / November 24

Newcastle devise transfer plans for January – four positions to be addressed

Newcastle have had an underwhelming season so far, but there is plenty of time for things to turn around for Eddie Howe’s side. Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Man City would have raised spirits, and those among supporters could go higher when the January transfer window rolls around.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 24

Leeds fan arrested after what he did to Daniel Farke

Over the weekend, Leeds dropped into the relegation zone after falling to their sixth defeat in seven Premier League matches. Daniel Farke’s side had gone 1-0 up against Aston Villa, but a second half brace from Morgan Rogers confined them to defeat at Elland Road.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 24

Tottenham lose key leader for Fulham game after Arsenal collapse

Tottenham Hotspur just had quite a difficult evening at the Emirates Stadium yesterday as the Gunners got the better of Thomas Frank’s side on a 4-1 scoreline.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 24

Cucurella told teammate to 'put on shin pads' as he prepared for Lamine Yamal

Marc Cucurella has taken the player portion of the press conference at Chelsea ahead of tomorrow nights’ game against Barcelona, and the zany left back gave us some funny lines, as you’d expect.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 24

'It is concerning'- Thomas Frank expresses concern on Tottenham’s lack of creativity in the 4-1 defeat to Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday evening. After early warning shots from Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, Arsenal finally broke broke the deadlock in the 36th minute when Leandro Trossard tapped in from close range following fine build-up play involving Mikel Merino.

Augsburg News / Field Level Media / November 24

Anders Dreyer, San Diego FC plot to take down Minnesota United

Top-seeded San Diego FC will try to continue defying expectations when they host No. 4 seed Minnesota United on Monday night in a conference semifinal.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 24

Eleven And Counting: Arteta Extends His Unbeaten Home Record vs Spurs

Eberechi Eze rightfully is getting all the headlines after Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Spurs on Sunday, but quietly Mikel Arteta is putting together a decent record against Spurs.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 24

'In the future…' – Enzo Maresca on Estevao – Yamal comparison

Chelsea are just 24 hours away from their Champions League game against Barcelona, and all eyes are on the big match at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca has just taken his pre-match press conference where he was asked about a variety of topics.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / November 24

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest 0-3: Liverpool’s Poor Form Indicates Impending Change of Old Guard

Liverpool’s poor form continued in a 3-0 loss in the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Premier League match at Anfield on Saturday, November 22. The Reds have now lost seven of their last eight Premier League matches and eight of their last 11 across all competitions.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 23