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Jason Cundy names Chelsea player who is the 'heartbeat of that football club'

Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has named the Chelsea player who he says is the heartbeat of the football club. Cundy, who of course is now a popular Chelsea pundit largely on talkSPORT, has been speaking off the back of Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Tottenham from Saturday night.

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'He’d be a fantastic candidate,' Joe Ledley on Bellamy for Celtic

The former Celtic forward – who made an influential impact during his loan spell in 2005 – has emerged as a potential contender to take over from Brendan Rodgers, who stepped down last Monday.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / November 5

Big call: Man United ready to axe expensive signing earlier than expected

Manchester United are reportedly ready to make the big decision to let Jadon Sancho leave the club earlier than expected next summer. The Red Devils are seemingly prepared to lose Sancho on a free transfer despite having the option to trigger a one-year extension to his current contact.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 5

Journalist names 'special' player Chelsea scouts have been 'hugely impressed' by, transfer possible

Chelsea scouts have been impressed by the progress of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande according to journalist Graeme Bailey. The Blues have an abundance of wingers at their disposal and signed both Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens in the summer.

Lille News / Caught Offside / November 5

Tottenham ready to pounce if Euro giants sanction exit of striker who joined in the summer

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to move for Juventus striker Jonathan David if the Italian giants decide to sanction his departure in the upcoming January transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 5

Man United would have to pay £60 million for priority January target

Manchester United are preparing a move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who has emerged as a key target for the upcoming January transfer window, according to TEAMtalk.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 5

'Nobody believed' – Former Chelsea star thinks others now copying Blues project & tips them to win title

One former Chelsea star believes that Chelsea are in for a shot of winning the Premier League title and others are copying them. Not everyone will share this opinion or has shared it for quite some time, and many Chelsea fans are still yet to be convinced by the current project and recruitment model being used at the club.

Paris Saint-Germain News / PSG Talk / November 5

PSG Star Achraf Hakimi Gets Strong Message After Injury From Luis Diaz Tackle

) While it’s not ideal to lose, the bigger situation after the loss is the latest regarding the injury to Hakimi. After the match, Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany spoke with the media and shared a message for Hakimi.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 5

'Hard question' – Andrey Santos gives interesting answer when asked what his best position is

Andrey Santos gave an interesting answer when asked what his best position was ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Qarabag on Wednesday. Santos is part of the squad who have travelled to Azerbaijan and could be in line to start in midfield, with Enzo Maresca likely to make a number of changes.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / November 5

Manchester City will be without a midfielder for a significant period of time

Pep Guardiola confirmed after Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1 on Sunday that Mateo Kovacic is set to be out of action for a significant period of time due to a heel injury.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / November 5

Crucial Arsenal star is top Barcelona transfer target, Gunners will try to tie him down to new deal

Arsenal midfielder and club captain Martin Odegaard is reportedly emerging as a top transfer target for Barcelona for summer 2026. However, the Gunners don’t want to sell the Norway international and will instead prioritise tying him down to a new contract, according to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 5

Likely Chelsea Xl vs Qarabag after full travelling squad for tonight revealed

I can now put out a likely starting Chelsea Xl to face Qarabag tonight in their latest Champions League match. The Blues have made the long journey to Azerbaijan yesterday afternoon, and the travelling squad has now been revealed in full.

Reports: Marko Mitrovic to be chosen as new Revolution coach

The New England Revolution are set to appoint Marko Mitrovic as their next head coach, multiple reports said on Monday. The hiring would end a search that began in September after the dismissal of Caleb Porter.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 4

Tottenham star bites back after sensational outing vs Copenhagen; sign of thing to come?

Sometimes, all it takes is one performance to flip the narrative and Xavi Simons may have just done that. After weeks of scrutiny and questions about his adjustment to life in North London, the Dutchman produced a dazzling display as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed FC Copenhagen 4-0 in the Champions League.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 4

'Should have expected'- Tottenham star accused of being a poor fit for the Premier League; much work to do

Tottenham Hotspur are yet to win a home Premier League game this season after beating newly-promoted Burnley on the opening weekend. Their misery on home soil continued on Saturday when Thomas Frank and Co.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 4

Mikel Arteta has now set an impressive record in the Champions League

Mikel Arteta’s journey as Arsenal manager has been remarkable, with the Spaniard continuing to establish himself as one of the most respected figures in modern football.

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Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / November 4

Arne Slot told there’s one Liverpool player who just ‘just can’t be left out’ after tonight

Liverpool picked up a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League tonight, and Andrew Robertson was very impressive for the home team. At the start of the season, the Scottish international defender was expected to be replaced by Milos Kerkez in the starting line-up.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 4

Unsung trio hands Liverpool Champions League victory over Real Madrid

Liverpool beat Real Madrid, 1-0, at Anfield on Tuesday in the Champions League to reset its inconsistent 2025-26 season.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 4

Max Dowman breaks another record in Arsenal win over Slavia Prague

Arsenal’s young star Max Dowman has made football history after breaking the record for the youngest player ever to debut in the Champions League when he came on for Arsenal against Slavia Prague.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / November 4

'I do believe…': Journalist shares latest on Man United pursuit of £60m-plus rated star

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Manchester United have been linked with the player recently, but Dean Jones believes that the talk of a move to Manchester United is just a rumour.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 4

Clinical Mikel Merino helps Arsenal see off Slavia Prague challenge

Arsenal continued their impressive run of form in the Champions League with a 3 to 0 victory over Slavia Prague, showcasing their quality and discipline throughout the match.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

The one Chelsea player in the Team of the Week is not who you expect

We’re almost onto the next game, but it’s time for a quick look back at last weekend one more time. Stats site WhoScored have made their team of the week.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 4

Slot confirms where Florian Wirtz will play vs Real Madrid after Gakpo dropped

Arne Slot has confirmed that Florian Wirtz will play on the left wing for Liverpool against Real Madrid. The German international, who signed from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer in a £116m package deal, comes in for Cody Gakpo.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 4

Tottenham star handed shock inclusion in the TOTW despite Chelsea defeat

Troy Deeney picks Guglielmo Vicario in Premier League Team of the Week after his inspired performance for Tottenham vs Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur’s misery at home continued on Saturday as they lost 1-0 to London foes Chelsea.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 4

MLS playoffs: How the West stacks up after Game 2

As the seeded best-of-three first-round playoff matchups head into their final stretch, several teams have pushed toward the conference semifinals while others have dropped out of contention.

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 4

MLS playoffs: How the East stacks up after Game 2

The 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs are underway. 16 of the top teams in the league—eight each from the Eastern and Western conferences—entered the postseason with the hope of lifting the 2025 MLS Cup. Here’s where the Eastern Conference stands after two of a possible three round one game days.

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