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Chelsea key tactical piece could make two starts in a week after missing two months

It’s fair to say Liam Delap’s return to action for Chelsea didn’t go as planned. He came on as a sub against Wolves in the EFL Cup, got two yellow cards in 7 minutes, meaning he was banned for the game against Tottenham against the weekend.

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Juventus sweating over Lloyd Kelly who is struggling with physical problem

Juventus are reportedly concerned by the physical condition of Lloyd Kelly, who is dealing with two separate physical issues. The Englishman has been omnipresent in the starting lineup since the beginning of the season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 3

Xabi Alonso confirms squad as Madrid pair prepare for emotional Anfield reunion

For most of us, this fixture was already big enough but with both Xabi Alonso and Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Anfield – it’s about to feel very different.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 3

Bobby Firmino admits what he really thinks of Liverpool’s new strike force

He might be thousands of miles from Merseyside, but Roberto Firmino has proved once again that Liverpool never really leaves you. In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, the 34-year-old admitted he still follows us closely and had plenty to say about our new attacking partnership of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 3

Chelsea to unleash dangerous attacking weapon on Qarabag – they’re not ready for this

Chelsea are going into this week on the back of a good win, knowing that two good results this week put them into a strong position in the Champions League and the Premier League.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / November 3

Sky: ‘Miserable’ star tells agent to get him out of Man Utd; Two Euro giants on alert

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is finding his current situation intolerable, so he’s reportedly adamant about leaving the club in January. The 24-year-old joined the Red Devils in the summer of 2024 after a brilliant stint at Bologna.

Manchester City News / Caught Offside / November 3

'I hope' – Man City player confirms he does not want to return after loan spell

Man City parted ways did a significant amount of business during the summer transfer window, both in terms of arrivals and exits. One player that left was Manuel Akanji, who signed for Inter Milan on a season-long loan.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 3

Opinion: Arsenal’s Six-Point Lead Does Not Make Them Automatic Title Favourites

At present, Arsenal are on a seven-match Premier League winning streak and sit top of the EPL table, six points clear of second place (Man City) and seven ahead of third and fourth (Liverpool and Bournemouth).

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 3

Gary Lineker claims Slot was right to omit ‘exceptionally talented’ Liverpool ace on Saturday

Gary Lineker agreed with Arne Slot’s decision to exclude one ‘exceptionally talented’ Liverpool player from the starting XI on Saturday night. There was

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 3

London club prepare 'pre-agreement' with Chelsea over attacker

This is not traditionally a time where you get a lot of transfer rumours – we’re jammed right between the summer window and the January one – but as the weeks pass we start to hear more chatter about winter moves coming up.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

What Actually Is Chelsea’s Best XI

With so much rotation and changing from Enzo Maresca we have seen some inconsistency creep into the squad. Different roles for players and different combos have seen some questions emerge over what Chelsea’s best XI actually is, particularly when factoring in some of the injuries that have caused problems.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 3

Politano explains how Napoli can beat Eintracht Frankfurt: ‘They will leave gaps’

Matteo Politano is hoping that Napoli bounce back from their disappointing 6-2 loss against PSV Eindhoven last time out in the Champions League when the

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 3

Newcastle given response to transfer interest in 21-year-old star

It has been a tough start to the season for Newcastle, but there is plenty of time for Eddie Howe to put things right – and he could do so by having further players added to his squad when the transfer window re-opens in January.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 3

Chelsea player explains what Enzo Maresca said in the dressing room after Spurs win

While Moises Caicedo got a lot of the praise, Robert Sanchez was also superb for Chelsea in their win over Tottenham at the weekend. The goalkeeper stayed strong in goal against a barrage of set pieces, and at full time got a lot of praise from pundits and his fellow players.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 3

Paul Joyce shares mixed injury news from Liverpool training session ahead of Real Madrid clash

There was mixed news on the injury front for Liverpool today ahead of the Champions League clash against Real Madrid on Tuesday night. Although Ryan Gravenberch

Soccer News / Stretty News / November 3

Top Spurs journo confirms influential trio absent from training before United clash – including ‘unbelievable’ attacker

Thomas Frank may be navigating a potentially costly absentee list when Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United in five days’ time. Last season’s Europa League finalists lock horns in North London this Saturday in the early kick-off slot which, for fans, means the result can either make or break their weekend.