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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Key Takeaways from Arteta’s Pre-Match Presser

On October 21 at 20:00 UK time, Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid at the Emirates in the Champions League, aiming for three wins out of three. Mikel Arteta has appeared at his pre-match press conference, and here are our key takeaways ahead of Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid.

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Spurs tipped to ‘buy expensive, but buy once…’ on £50M rated rising Lazio star

Our man over at The Boy Hotspur’s Substack understands that Tottenham are exploring a move for Lazio’s Spanish centre-back Mario Gila as we look to strengthen their backline.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 20

This is Benjamin Nygren best position in this Celtic team

Benjamin Nygren was heralded as a terrific signing, and rightly so, as creative players who provides their fair share of goals are few and far between these days, with Benji coming into that category, and even better we got him at a knockdown price.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 20

Sommer: ‘A great team gets up after a difficult moment’

Yann Sommer believes that Inter will have opportunities to win titles as long as they continue to work hard, and has explained how changing shape affects

AC Monza News / SempreInter.com / October 20

Royale Union SG Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu Considers Four Starting XI Changes

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu could make several personnel changes in Tuesday’s clash against Royale Union SG. According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the 44-year-old is planning up to four changes to his lineup, compared to Saturday’s win at Roma.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 20

Jamie Redknapp names irreplaceable player in the Arsenal squad

Bukayo Saka demonstrated exceptional leadership as Arsenal secured a victory against Fulham at the weekend, earning widespread praise for his performance.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / October 20

Sabatini blasts Juventus summer signings: 'No one else wanted him'

Italian journalist Sandro Sabatini blames the Juventus management for the club’s woeful situation, as he dissected the summer recruitments in brutal fashion.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 20

Chivu: ‘Inter have an obligation to think big, can’t underestimate Union SG’

Cristian Chivub says that Inter have an ‘obligation to think big’ as they prepare for a busy week in which they will face Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 20

Matt Law: Chelsea figure linked to Juventus changes agents

In another interesting off the field piece of news to come out this week, it’s emerged that Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has changed representatives, joining the stable of the original “super agent” Jorge Mendes.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / October 20

Tottenham slammed for Aston Villa profligacy; Thomas Frank’s charges must be ‘kicking themselves’

It was a miserable return from the international break for Tottenham Hotspur as they went down 2-1 to Aston Villa at home on Sunday. Aston Villa scripted a second-half comeback as goals from Morgan Rogers and Emi Buendia cancelled out Rodrigo Bentancur’s early strike.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 20

Rio Ferdinand maintains his Premier League prediction as Arsenal widens gap on Liverpool

Rio Ferdinand has reiterated his belief that this season belongs to Arsenal as they continue to extend their lead in the Premier League. The Gunners currently sit at the top of the table and maintained their position after a narrow 1-0 victory against Fulham at the weekend.

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / October 20

Lionel Messi by numbers: Inside his MVP-caliber 2025 season

Messi didn't just maintain his MVP-caliber performance from 2024, but he built upon it, and delivered an even stronger season than the one that came before.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / October 20

Zero minutes, countless new fans – Man Utd star more popular than ever after Anfield antics

Despite remaining on the bench for the duration of the match, Joshua Zirkzee still managed to consolidate his status as a Manchester United fan favourite.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / October 20

Tottenham urged to redeploy struggling star in new role; will Thomas Frank heed advice?

Mathys Tel’s move from Bayern Munich to Tottenham reflected trust in potential. The loan move in January eventually became permanent over the summer with high expectations, but the 19-year-old French striker is yet to prove that he’s worth the investment.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 20

Agent pushing super defender to sign for Sunderland

Sunderland have made an excellent start to their long-awaited Premier League return, and already, there are plans to build on this by making signings when the transfer window re-opens in January.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 20

Falk lifts the lid on Bayern Munich’s £70m pursuit of ‘generational’ Man United star

German journalist Christian Falk reveals the truth behind the recent rumours linking Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes with a move to Bayern Munich.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 20

Chelsea could beat Arsenal to Premier League attacking midfielder

Morgan Rogers has emerged as one of the most promising talents in the Premier League over the past few seasons. Since joining Aston Villa, he has consistently impressed with his performances, demonstrating technical ability, vision, and maturity well beyond his years.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 20

Insider provides update on Arne Slot situation after four Liverpool defeats in a row

Liverpool have had a very difficult few weeks, categorised by four defeats in a row across all competitions. The latest came on Sunday as Man United emerged as 2-1 winners at Anfield, which was a particularly painful result for all associated with the reigning Premier League champions.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / October 20

Micky van de Ven points finger at Tottenham teammates after Aston Villa defeat

Micky van de Ven has found himself at the centre of the spotlight following a recent comment in which the Tottenham defender appeared to single out his team-mates after a disappointing result.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 20

Giorgi Mamardashvili was raging at Liverpool teammate just before Harry Maguire’s late winner

Giorgi Mamardashvili had his first Premier League action at Anfield on Sunday, but it wasn’t an evening to remember for the Liverpool goalkeeper. The 25-year-old’s

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 20

Jamie Carragher: Liverpool 'can’t win the league' if they fail to address one glaring problem

Jamie Carragher has said that Liverpool won’t retain their Premier League title unless they fix one recurring issue which has troubled them this season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 20

Frustrated Arsenal target now wants to leave La Liga club

Arsenal have been monitoring Takefusa Kubo for some time, with the club maintaining an ongoing interest in the Japanese winger. Recent developments suggest that a move for the player could occur sooner than initially expected, providing the Gunners with a potential reinforcement for their squad.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 20

Chelsea could re-sign player they sold for £1.7m just a year ago in clever profit-making trick

Chelsea are interested in a player they sold just a year ago. CaughtOffside are claiming that the Blues want to make a move for Diego Moreira, a former Benfica youth star they picked up on a free then sold to their sister club Strasbourg for a low fee.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 20

Exclusive says Chelsea in 'strongest position' to sign €30m talent after sending scouts this week

The focus today in Chelsea world is all about the win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and quite rightly so. It was a big win and 3 important points for the Blues after the international break.

Ange Postecoglou News / Extratime Talk / October 20

Chelsea’s 3-0 Rout Triggers Postecoglou’s Sacking After 39 Days at Nottingham Forest: The Premier League’s Ruthless Reality

The Premier League has once again shown its unforgiving side. After just eight games and 39 days in charge, former Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou’s sacking by Nottingham Forest has stunned many.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / October 20

Chelsea Injury News: Cole Palmer’s Injury – How Chelsea Can Stay Competitive Over the Next Six Weeks

Chelsea have been handed a huge blow after discovering the extent of Cole Palmer’s injury. After coming off in the 2-1 loss against Manchester United weeks ago, Cole Palmer missed the following matches leading up to the October international break.

Ruben Amorim News / Yardbarker / October 20