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Real Madrid facing potential selection crisis for Liverpool showdown after Trent injury update

From the moment that Real Madrid were confirmed as one of Liverpool’s four opponents at Anfield in the league phase of this season’s Champions League, one name immediately jumped to mind.

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Guardiola ‘not surprised’ by McTominay and ‘unique’ De Bruyne

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola is ‘not surprised’ by high-level performances from Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli: ‘When you win, it

Crystal Palace News / Extratime Talk / September 17

Arsenal’s Squad Depth Could Be Decisive in Champions League Campaign

Arsenal’s squad depth was on full display in the UEFA Champions League last Tuesday, September 16, as the Gunners beat Athletic Club 2-0 in Bilbao in their first match in the tournament this season.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / September 17

Conte Looking to Keep His Upper-Hand Over Guardiola

Napoli will make their Champions League return against one of the top contenders, Manchester City, but can lean on the fact that Antonio Conte is no stranger to facing Pep Guardiola.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / September 17

Ex-Napoli midfielder: Hojlund price tag ‘justified’ in ‘bargain’ move from Man United

Former Napoli midfielder Ivano Trotta feels the Partenopei got a ‘bargain’ deal with Rasmus Hojlund and not just because the Denmark international only took 14 minutes to score his first goal after leaving Manchester United.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / September 17

Journalist says Juventus has rediscovered its true spirit

After emerging from two challenging fixtures without defeat, Fabrizio Biasin has expressed his admiration for the current Juventus side and the fighting spirit they are displaying.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / September 17

‘A decent chance’: Amorim implores INEOS to approach £17.3m midfielder with 177 PL appearances for January transfer

Already considering how he can have his options bolstered mid-season, Ruben Amorim has one former Premier League talisman on his shortlist. That is, of course, if the Manchester United boss makes it until January in the dugout at Old Trafford.

Villarreal News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

‘Immense’ Tottenham star hailed for shutting out Villarreal in edgy Champions League win

Tottenham managed to beat Villarreal 1-0 to secure all three points in the first Champions League game of the season. The Lilywhites were nowhere near their best and got somewhat leggy as the game progressed.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 17

Ex-Serie A director: Lookman ‘stubborn’, Vlahovic ‘masochistic’

Former Napoli, Udinese and Atalanta director Piero Paolo Marino feels Ademola Lookman will lose the battle with Atalanta, while Dusan Vlahovic has been ‘masochistic’ despite excellent performances with Juventus.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / September 17

Ex Inter Milan Goalkeeper Slams Cristian Chivu For Risking Argentina Megastar Vs Juventus: 'An Experienced Coach Would’ve Rested Him'

Emiliano Viviano believes that Cristian Chivu made a mistake by playing Lautaro Martinez in Inter’s Serie A showdown against Juventus on Saturday. During the podcast Cose Scomode via FCInterNews, the former goalkeeper questioned Chivu’s managerial credentials.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Scout: Chelsea are the latest team making a move to sign bargain free transfer

According to one scout today, Chelsea are the latest club looking to make a move to sign a bargain free transfer. Loads of things went on in another crazy summer transfer market over the summer but not everything got done that was supposed to get done.

Bologna News / Football Italia / September 17

Galliani insists he won’t return to Milan

Adriano Galliani insists he won’t return to his former club Milan: ‘It’s not true, I’m just a fan.’ Former Milan CEO Galliani has denied that he’ll return to Milan, contrary to what some Italian sources claimed over the last few weeks.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / September 17

Building connections on the pitch is key for the new-look Manchester City

One standout moment from Manchester City’s win over Manchester United was the City player’s celebrations of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s stunning save to deny Bryan Mbeumo in the 61st minute of Sunday’s Manchester derby.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / September 17

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea UCL: Three Key Factors, Starting Lineups, Injuries

Bayern Munich host Chelsea at the Allianz Arena in their opening match of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group stage on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / September 17

French Striker Duo To Spearhead Ajax vs Inter Milan Champions League Opener

Ange-Yoan Bonny and Marcus Thuram could be the starting center-forward duo in tonight’s Champions League match between Ajax and Inter Milan. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the former could take Lautaro Martinez’s place in attack.

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Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / September 17

Attacking Puzzle – Italy Rising Star Primed For Starting Berth In Ajax Vs Inter Milan Clash On One Condition

Francesco Pio Esposito will likely replace Lautaro Martinez in Inter Milan’s starting line-up in tonight’s Champions League match against Ajax. According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the 20-year-old has overtaken Ange-Yoan Bonny in the pecking order.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Chelsea ready to make sensational January move for attacker despite summer failures

Chelsea are preparing to take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League tonight, but that hasn’t stopped the Blues thinking ahead to the next transfer window.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

Calafiori reveals the difference between fans in Italy and England

Riccardo Calafiori, who has played in both Italy and England, has shared his observations on the differences in atmosphere created by fans in the two leagues.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

Timber praises the team for their defensive work in the win at Bilbao

Jurrien Timber expressed his satisfaction with the collective defensive effort as Arsenal secured a clean sheet and a victory over Athletic Bilbao in their Champions League opener.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

Chaotic night for Trent as injury and red card decides Anfield fate

Liverpool fans will not have to wait long before seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold back at Anfield and it promises to be anything but friendly. The 26-year-old, who walked away from his boyhood club to join Real Madrid this summer, endured a nightmare Champions League debut.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

'I adore Gabi his attitude' Mikel Arteta praises underfire Martinelli

Mikel Arteta expressed strong praise for Gabriel Martinelli after the forward came off the bench to deliver both a goal and an assist in Arsenal’s Champions League victory over Athletic Bilbao.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

Referee appointment for Liverpool clash will spark concern after shocking stat emerges

Liverpool’s next Premier League fixture has been handed a referee with a record that will hardly fill us with confidence. The Premier League confirmed the officials for Matchweek five on their official website, with Darren England set to oversee Saturday’s Merseyside Derby at Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / September 17

‘A player of genuine interest’ to Thomas Frank could cost Tottenham as little as €25M

Rúben Neves could be shaping up to be one of the standout names of the upcoming January transfer window. The Portuguese midfielder joined Al-Hilal from Wolverhampton in the summer of 2023 for €55 million.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

'Because' – Enzo Maresca reveals why he was happy to let Nicolas Jackson leave Chelsea

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has revealed why he was happy to let striker Nicolas Jackson leave the club this summer. Jackson completed a deadline day loan move to Bayern Munich, which includes an obligation to buy based on making a certain number of appearances.

Soccer News / Stretty News / September 17

Ruben Amorim given new ultimatum to save his Man United career as INEOS plan early assessment

Despite overseeing Manchester United’s worst start to a campaign in 33 years, Ruben Amorim retains the backing of INEOS – for now. A 3-0 defeat in the Manchester derby left United 14th-placed in the Premier League table upon the culmination of matchweek four, having overseen two defeats, one win and one draw.