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Arsenal star is close to Premier League suspension ahead of weekend game

As the Premier League returns this weekend, Arsenal will be in action, aiming to maintain their position at the top of the table. The Gunners have been the standout team so far this season, demonstrating consistency, tactical discipline, and attacking flair, all of which have earned them the top spot.

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Igor Tudor insists Juventus deserved a goal against Real Madrid

Juventus manager Igor Tudor has reflected on his side’s 1-0 defeat against Real Madrid in the Champions League, insisting that his players delivered a strong performance despite leaving the Spanish capital empty-handed.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 23

Report: Bundesliga duo eyeing up a move for Leeds midfield prodigy

Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing the talented young Leeds United midfielder Sam Alker. A report via Daily Mail claims that the German club is following the talented midfielder ahead of his 17th birthday, and they could look to make a move for him.

Leicester City News / Caught Offside / October 23

Report: Leicester could sell 26-year-old in January with La Liga giants keen

Leicester City midfielder Boubakary Soumare has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. La Liga outfit Sevilla are keen on signing the player.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / October 23

Appeals Committee make decision on Hansi Flick’s El Clasico suspension

Barcelona will not have head coach Hansi Flick in the dugout for this weekend’s El Clasico showdown against Real Madrid, with it now being confirmed that their efforts to have him available at the Santiago Bernabeu have been in vain.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 23

Report: Sunderland eyeing January move for Brazilian forward with 7-G/A in 8 matches

Sunderland are looking to improve their attacking unit with the signing of Andre Luiz in the coming months. A report from Bruno Andrade claims that the Premier League is looking to sign the Brazilian attacker when the transfer window reopens in January.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / October 23

Barcelona, Real Madrid Get Blunt News on PSG Target’s Massive Wage Demand

Fichajes reports that with his contract nearing its end, the French center-back is seeking a salary of €16 million per season from any club looking to sign him.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / October 23

Nightmare Roma start as Gasperini hauls Ziolkowski off after 30 minutes

Roma invested €6.6m in Jan Ziolkowski, but Gian Piero Gasperini hauled the Poland international off just 30 minutes into his full debut after a nightmare Europa League start.

Soccer News / Football Espana / October 23

Fabrizio Romano on Barcelona chances of signing Marcus Rashford permanently

Marcus Rashford has made a fine start to life at Barcelona, following his season-long loan move from Manchester United in the summer. He has registered nine goals contributions in 12 appearances across all competitions, with the latest coming courtesy of a brace against Olympiacos earlier this week.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 23

Arsenal maintains spot in Champions League rankings after beating Atletico

Arsenal continued their impressive Champions League campaign by recording a third consecutive victory of the season, overcoming Atletico Madrid in midweek.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 23

Pioli: ‘Fiorentina more aggressive, but cannot afford three attacking players’

Stefano Pioli believes Fiorentina made real progress beating Rapid Vienna 3-0 in the Conference League, but warns Edin Dzeko they ‘cannot afford to field three attacking players’ right now.

Soccer News / Football Espana / October 23

Julian Alvarez sets sights on Atletico Madrid exit amid Barcelona transfer speculation

In recent months, Julian Alvarez’s name has been associated with Barcelona, who are seeking to sign a new striker next summer due to Robert Lewandowski’s expected departure upon the expiry of his contract.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 23

Renewed Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into playoffs vs. Nashville SC

Fresh off the announcement that Inter Miami and Lionel Messi had agreed to a three-year contract extension, the South Florida side will begin their 2025 MLS Cup playoff campaign in the opening game of their best-of-three first-round series against Nashville SC at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Friday night.

Leeds United News / To The Lane And Back / October 23

Chelsea set to challenge Tottenham in the race for AS Trencin sensation

Tottenham Hotspur are constantly on the lookout for young talent across the world. They have created a pool of young talent by investing in them in recent years with an eye for the future.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / October 23

Report: Tottenham 'have been made aware' that 'world-class' star will be available in January

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with the move for the Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in recent weeks. They have now been handed a boost in their pursuit of the German International.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / October 23

Liverpool ‘also in the race’, as Euro giants hold meeting to sign ‘exceptional’ star

Liverpool remain interested in signing the Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. The 25-year-old came close to joining Liverpool during the summer transfer window, but the move collapsed in the end.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / October 23

'He’s a builder'- UCL result only a blip as Tottenham see a bright future under Thomas Frank

The honeymoon period seems to be over for Thomas Frank at Tottenham after a string of disappointing results in recent days. The Lilywhites started the week with a loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League at home, and it was no more than what Thomas Frank’s men deserved from that game.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 23

Quakes sign F Preston Judd, D Daniel Munie to new deals

The San Jose Earthquakes announced new contracts with forward Preston Judd and defender Daniel Munie on Thursday. Judd's deal runs through 2027 with a club option for 2028, while Munie is signed through 2028 with a club option in 2029.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / October 23

'There’ll be goals'- Peter Crouch expects Merseyside goals galore as Tottenham target away comfort

Tottenham, rather unconvincingly, secured a 0-0 draw in their latest Champions League match against AS Monaco on Wednesday night. The Lilywhites were nowhere near the required levels to clinch a win against the Ligue 1 outfit, and the players looked leggy and tired for most parts of the game.

Aston Villa News / Esteemed Kompany / October 23

A stern test awaits a Manchester City side that is beginning to grow

Manchester City are now unbeaten in nine games in all competitions after their 2-nil win over Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceràmica on Tuesday night.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / Caught Offside / October 23

Former Red claims dropping key star could hand Liverpool 'really, really good' tactical advantage

Emile Heskey has suggested that dropping Mohamed Salah and deploying two strikers could be ideal for Liverpool right now. The Premier League champions have struggled in the attack despite spending a substantial amount of money on quality attacking players.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / October 23

‘Viable January target’: INEOS compile six-man midfield shortlist for 2026, including ‘phenomenal’ England int’l

Manchester United have compiled a six-man shortlist of midfielders, with the intention of adding two to Ruben Amorim’s squad in 2026. According to talkSPORT, the sextet consists of Adam Wharton, Andrey Santos, Angelo Stiller, Carlos Baleba, Conor Gallagher and Elliot Anderson.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 23

Scholes: Liverpool must find a way to fit one man into Slot’s team

The narrative surrounding our 5-1 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League was not just about the dominant scoreline, but the electrifying performance from Florian Wirtz.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 23

Curtis Jones says critics of ‘unbelievable’ Liverpool teammate ‘don’t understand the game’

Curtis Jones has heaped praise on one ‘unbelievable’ Liverpool teammate from whom he believes there is a whole lot more still to come. The Toxteth native saw a host of players come in at Anfield during the summer transfer window, with Florian Wirtz prominent among them after joining from Bayer Leverkusen in a £116m deal in June.