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Match Report: Chelsea blast past Barcelona with impressive 3-0 showing

Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0 at home on Tuesday night to keep up their impressive form and put themselves right back in the mix for automatic qualification from the group.

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Real Madrid to ignore Joan Laporta’s 'Barcelona-itis' remarks

The last 24-48 hours in Spanish football has been dominated by a public war of words involving Real Madrid and Barcelona. It started on the back of comments made by Florentino Perez during last weekend’s General Assembly, and on Friday, a response came from his opposite number, Joan Laporta.

Napoli News / Football Italia / November 29

Juventus 2-1 Cagliari: Spalletti reflects on win & hails Yildiz’s ‘game-changer’ quality

Luciano Spalletti admitted Juventus started “too timidly” in their 2-1 win over Cagliari, arguing the team only showed their true level once they fell behind.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 29

Arsenal loanee is having a hard time in Germany

Fabio Vieira joined Hamburg on loan from Arsenal this season after it became clear that he would not receive sufficient game time at the Emirates. The midfielder had spent the previous campaign on loan at FC Porto, where he produced several impressive performances.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 29

Milan vs Lazio – Tomori anticipates ‘difficult’ test and reveals how Allegri has improved the Rossoneri

Milan defender Fikayo Tomori has anticipated a ‘difficult’ test as the Rossoneri prepare to host Lazio at San Siro this evening. The English centre-back once again starts for Milan, having become a mainstay in the defence since the arrival of Massimiliano Allegri in the summer.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / November 29

Real Madrid sweating on fitness of defender ahead of Girona clash

Real Madrid must win to regain their place at the top of La Liga, but doing so against Girona will not be easy. Xabi Alonso’s side will be without the services of Dean Huijsen and David Alaba for the trip to Catalonia, and another now, it has been revealed that another central defender could be missing.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / November 29

Juventus 2-1 Cagliari: Conceição reflects on missed chances in narrow win

Francisco Conceição admitted he left the pitch “angry” with himself despite Juventus’ 2-1 comeback victory over Cagliari, insisting the performance showed both progress and areas that must still improve.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 29

Tare reveals AC Milan ‘pact’ with Maignan and Modric over new contracts

AC Milan director Igli Tare is ‘emotional’ facing his former club Lazio, but reveals the club has a ‘pact’ with both Mike Maignan and Luka Modric on their contracts.

Udinese News / Football Italia / November 29

Zaniolo reborn at Udinese as former Roma prodigy looks a bargain

Nicolò Zaniolo’s positive run at Udinese continues. His goal against Parma was his fourth of the season: an important result at this point in the campaign and confirming that the former Roma and Galatasaray player has now found his best form.

Marseille News / Football Italia / November 29

Lazio ‘set out a plan’ with Sarri for new buys and stadium project

Lazio director Angelo Maria Fabiani admits Maurizio Sarri has set out a ‘plan’ to sign new players in January and they are working on a new stadium too.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / November 29

Hibs v Celtic – Let’s make it a memorable second farewell for Martin

Tomorrow lunchtime sees Celtic take on Hibs in the capital in what’s sure to be a tough test as we aim to get back to the top of the standings by next weekend… Yes, that’s now actually possible as Hearts dropped points today with a 0-0 draw away at Motherwell.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Sunderland Show Again The Spirit Needed to Survive and Thrive in the Premier League

Sunderland came from two goals down after just 15 minutes on Saturday against Bournemouth to win 3-2. A game played with ferocious intensity and many goal-scoring chances saw the Black Cats refuse to lie down and be beaten.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 29

Arteta responds to Maresca’s comments on Chelsea’s title stance

Enzo Maresca recently suggested that Chelsea are not yet in a position to be considered genuine contenders for the Premier League title. Despite this, the Blues have emerged as the closest rivals to Arsenal on the league table and may prove to be their strongest challengers as Liverpool and Manchester City struggle for consistency.

RB Leipzig News / To The Lane And Back / November 29

RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund show keen interest in rising Tottenham talent; Spurs to hold firm

Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luka Vuskovic has been making a name for himself in the Bundesliga. The defender has impressed since joining HSV Hamburger on a season-long loan in August.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 29

What Luis Diaz did during dramatic Bayern thriller will have Liverpool fans groaning in disbelief

Luis Diaz showed Liverpool exactly what they’re missing this season with a man-of-the-match performance against FC St Pauli. The Colombian international produced the decisive moments of the game, supplying the assist for Raphael Guerreiro’s equaliser before scoring after the 90-minute mark to secure three points for Bayern.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / November 29

Probable Man Utd lineup vs Crystal Palace: One Everton flop dropped, another confirmed

Joshua Zirkzee should get another chance to prove his worth when Manchester United take on Crystal Palace on Sunday at noon. The Dutchman earned his first Premier League start of the season on Monday when the Red Devils hosted Everton at Old Trafford.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 29

Arsenal among clubs scouting Bundesliga youngster

Arsenal is among the clubs monitoring RB Leipzig’s Assan Ouedraogo as the midfielder continues to exceed expectations with his impressive performances.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / November 29

Manchester City 3 Leeds United 2: City player ratings as City find a away against a plucky opponent

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City overcame a determined Leeds United outfit to pick up an important 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium today.

RB Leipzig News / To The Lane And Back / November 29

Tottenham in touch with Pedri-esque star’s entourage; January deal on the cards?

Tottenham Hotspur have contacted the representatives of Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza ahead of the January transfer window Tottenham Hotspur’s recent form has become a growing concern for Thomas Frank.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 29

Maresca refuses credit for the development of Arsenal man

Enzo Maresca once had the opportunity to work with Declan Rice during the midfielder’s development phase at West Ham. Rice progressed through the ranks at the Hammers after being released by Chelsea earlier in his career, ultimately becoming one of the most impressive players in England.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 29

Liverpool’s academy reality laid bare after 7-0 defeat at Kirkby

Liverpool’s wider troubles this season added another unwanted chapter at Kirkby as our U18s fell to a heavy defeat against Manchester United in a match that raised deeper questions about where we are right now.

Lille News / To The Lane And Back / November 29

Tottenham ‘monitoring’ €100m midfielder as January window beckons; ready to rain on PL rival’s plans

Tottenham’s recent dip in Premier League form has exposed a glaring weakness that continues to hold the team back under Thomas Frank. For reasons known

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 29

Chelsea inch closer to incredible attempt to sign top tier youngster from bitter rivals

We’re now heading towards the next transfer season, and some serious rumours are popping up. Talk of Chelsea interest in Myles Lewis-Skelly was first reported by our man Simon Phillips, and now the well connected Mark Brus has taken up on that on his Daily Briefing.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 29

Edwards and Hughes held 45-minute conversation about Slot this week – The Times

The mood around Liverpool has rarely felt stranger, with on-field results masking the calmer, more deliberate thinking going on behind closed doors. According to Jonathan Northcroft of The Times, the numbers around our recent form are “numbing”, yet the conversations inside the AXA Training Centre tell a very different story.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / November 29

Manchester City and Leeds United have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of kickoff at the Etihad

Manchester City and Leeds United have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s pivotal Premier League fixture at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s side enters today’s match off the back of consecutive defeats to Newcastle United and Bayer Leverkusen.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / November 29

Frank’s plausible XI: Prepare to be disappointed

The legacy of Levy has put us in this mess, and moaning about Frank is academic at best. Yes, you are allowed to be disappointed; we all are, but clucking like wet hens will achieve the square root of nothing.