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Brentford vs Chelsea – Team News: Debuts and a possible formation change as Maresca mixes it up

Chelsea face Brentford at the G Tech Stadium in just over an hour, and the teams are in! We expected changes to Enzo Maresca’s team after a busy international break and with injuries starting to pile up, and the manager has been forced to field a quite different team to his first XI.

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'Goal should have stood' – Match of the Day pundit argues scratched Tottenham goal vs West Ham

Tottenham Hotspur returned to Premier League action earlier today, and not so without some controversy. In a London derby where you expect every margin to be fine given the high pressure to get a positive result, there was another questionable decision made in the first half at London Stadium.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / To The Lane And Back / September 13

Fabrizio Romano gives insight into how Tottenham signed French striker on deadline day

Tottenham managed to end the summer in the most unusual way possible by bringing in a player on deadline day. The Lilywhites signed Randal Kolo Muani at the eleventh hour from PSG on a season-long loan, and it is fair to say that not many fans saw the deal coming as we headed towards the business end of the transfer window.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / September 13

Adzic’s late strike helps Juventus win thrilling derby against Inter Milan

Juventus and Inter Milan delivered another enthralling chapter of the Derby d’Italia as the Bianconeri emerged 4-3 winners in a pulsating encounter. The result extended Juventus’ fine start to the season and underlined their ability to prevail in high-stakes contests.

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Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / September 13

Inter Player Ratings vs Juventus: Calhanoglu Life Performance Goes in Vain

Inter slumped to a gut-wrenching 4-3 defeat to bitter rivals Juventus in the 254th installment of the iconic Derby d’Italia. Despite being on the cusp of claiming three points, the Nerazzurri collapsed late.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 13

Serie A | Juventus 4-3 Inter: Adzic decides insane Derby d’Italia

Juventus fought back from 3-2 down to beat Inter 4-3 in an insane Derby d’Italia, where both Khephren and Marcus Thuram were on target, until the late Vasilije Adzic screamer.

Crystal Palace News / We All Follow United / September 13

Tottenham reignite pursuit of Manchester United midfield target with January sale on the cards

Manchester United have been looking for a defensive midfielder since the summer to strengthen the spine of the team and provide consistent protection for the back line.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / September 13

Former France star calls out Kylian Mbappe’s lack of maturity at 26

Kylian Mbappe returned to Real Madrid action this weekend with a key goal in their 2-1 win at Real Sociedad. The Los Blancos star enjoyed a superb debut season in Madrid, despite the team ending the campaign without a trophy, and he is looking to lead Xabi Alonso’s attack once more.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / September 13

Juventus Player Ratings vs Inter: Adzic Steals Show in Breathless Derby d’Italia

Juventus reaffirmed their Serie A title credentials with an epic 4-3 win over last season’s runners-up Inter in the 254th edition of the famous Derby d’Italia.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 13

Former Barcelona star reveals why he accepted summer exit

Barcelona made a host of transfer exit calls over the summer including the sale of Pablo Torre to La Liga side Mallorca. As part of a major rebuild, aimed at balancing a delicate financial situation, Hansi Flick offloaded several back up players to release salary space to register new stars.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / September 13

Xabi Alonso ‘unconvinced’ by referee as Dean Huijsen faces suspension

There was only one topic for discussion in Xabi Alonso’s post match interview as Real Madrid sealed a battling 2-1 win at Real Sociedad. Los Blancos returned to La Liga action with a trip north back to Alonso’s old team and they make the journey back to the capital with all three points.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

Chelsea vs Brentford Confirmed Lineups for September 13

These are the confirmed lineups for Chelsea vs Brentford in the Premier League. This is the Blues’ fourth consecutive London derby in the league after opening their campaign against Crystal Palace, West Ham United, and Fulham.

Manchester United News / We All Follow United / September 13

ESPN Pundit questions Manchester United’s goalkeeping choice for derby clash

The Manchester derby is always full of emotions and expectations, and this time is no different. Before the match, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim made it clear that Altay Bayindir will start in goal, while new signing Senne Lammens still needs time.

Lens News / To The Lane And Back / September 13

John Wenham expects Aberdeen to regret decision regarding Tottenham defender

Aberdeen warned they will regret decision to leave Tottenham defender Alfie Dorrington from their UEFA Europa Conference League squad Tottenham Hotspur did well to add quality to Thomas Frank’s squad during the summer transfer window.

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Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / September 13

10-man Real Madrid continue 100% record with battling victory at Real Sociedad

Real Madrid have made it four wins from four at the start of the new La Liga season with a battling victory over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena, in a match where they played the majority of proceedings with one less player.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / September 13

Manchester are targeting French centre-back on a free transfer in 2026

Even before the start of this season, discussion around Manchester United’s defence has intensified. The team have options such as Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Leny Yoro, who offer both experience and youthful potential.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 13

Marotta warning for Inter: ‘Worth more than 3 points against Juventus’

Inter President Beppe Marotta warns the Derby d’Italia against rivals Juventus ‘is worth more than three points,’ as they launch Manuel Akanji for his debut.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 13

Former Chelsea striker 'worth £200m' in modern market claims controversial pundit

Troy Deeney is a bit of a clown, but he does have some takes we enjoy, and while the bulk of his column for the Sun this week was spent ranting about the Premier League Hall of Fame (honestly Troy, who cares) he also went off on a tangent on a strongly Chelsea related tangent.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 13

Pundit brands Arsenal win over Forest 'a stroll in the park'

Arsenal produced a commanding display at the Emirates this afternoon, easing past Nottingham Forest in a performance that left pundit Michael Dawson particularly impressed.

VfL Wolfsburg News / To The Lane And Back / September 13

Mick Brown: Tottenham superstar going nowhere in 2026 despite serious La Liga interest

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has emerged as a target for Real Madrid of late. The Netherlands international has endured two injury-ravaged seasons in north London following his move from VfL Wolfsburg in 2022.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 13

Jermain Defoe namedrops ‘top’ Tottenham ace who can take the club to the next level

Tottenham Hotspur resume their Premier League campaign after the international break with a trip to London rivals West Ham United on Saturday. After back-to-back wins over Burnley and Manchester City, Spurs were handed their new season’s first defeat by Bournemouth.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 13

'I haven’t even seen that in training' Gyokeres reacts to Zubimendi’s performance

Arsenal enjoyed a highly satisfying afternoon at the Emirates as they defeated Nottingham Forest with authority, thanks to a brace from Martin Zubimendi and a well-taken strike from Viktor Gyökeres.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 13

The 4 Chelsea players who could benefit with starts today with 13 squad members missing or limited

It’s Saturday and we’re delighted. Chelsea are in action after a long two week international break that we couldn’t wait to see the back of. But it’s been a tough fortnight for more than just us.

Soccer News / Stretty News / September 13

Manager make ambitious vow to secure Man United struggler’s spot at World Cup 2026

Unai Emery has disclosed his objective to get Jadon Sancho back in the England squad in time for the 2026 World Cup. The forward completed a season-long loan move from Manchester United to Aston Villa on deadline day last week after spending the entire summer weighing up his options.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 13

Clinical Arsenal register comfortable win over Nottingham Forest

Arsenal delivered a commanding performance at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon, defeating Nottingham Forest 3-0 in front of their home crowd. The victory not only secured three important points but also reinforced the Gunners’ determination to stay close to Liverpool in the race for the Premier League title.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 13