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Opinion: Eze struggles again out wide in UCL opener. Time for Arteta to act?

Eberechi Eze had the chance to make the left wing his own, but it is becoming clear he is not cut out for it. Handed his first Arsenal start against Nottingham Forest, Eze failed to stand out.

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De Vrij: ‘Inter need strong start in Champions League’ after Serie A struggle

Stefan de Vrij admits Inter are feeling the pressure in the Champions League against Ajax, ‘especially considering the way we started in Serie A.’ It kicks off at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / September 17

Barcelona star confirms desire to sign new contract – 'I want to stay here'

Barcelona sporting director Deco has a number of contract situations to finalise in the coming weeks, and one of them involves Andreas Christensen. The defender is in the final year of his current deal, and so far, there has been no clarifications as to whether his Catalonia stay will be extended.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea – Team News: Maresca falls back on his favourite Reece James experiment

Chelsea face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in just over an hour, and the teams are in! The Blues are back in the Champions League, and you can’t tell how much we enjoy being able to say that after two and a half years in the wilderness.

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The 'Premier League Golden Boot winners' quiz

How many of the players to lead the English Premier League in goals scored (also known as winning the "Golden Boot") since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 17

Sliding-doors moment for two of Celtic’s summer signings

As Kelechi Iheanacho scored a 95th-minute winner at Rugby Park and endeared himself to the travelling support, and more besides, Shin Yamada was nowhere to be seen, left out of the matchday squad altogether.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

Liverpool team news v Atletico: Isak makes Reds debut and Kerkez dropped among 3 changes by Slot

Liverpool begin their 50th season in European competition with a Champions League clash at home to Atletico Madrid, familiar foes from previous campaigns.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / September 17

Official Starting Lineups – Ajax Vs Inter Milan: Pio Esposito Makes Champions League Debut & Frattesi Starts

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has decided to start Francesco Pio Esposito and Davide Frattesi against Ajax. This evening’s Champions League Match Day 1 clash kicks off at 21:00 CEST at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 17

Supercoppa Italiana dates and venue confirmed for December 2025

The Supercoppa Italiana will officially be played in Riyadh with the Napoli vs. Milan semi-final on December 18 and Bologna vs. Inter on December 19, before the Final on December 22.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Chelsea vs Bayern Munich Confirmed Lineups for September 17

These are the confirmed lineups for Chelsea vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League group phase. This kick-off fixture sees two of the competition’s

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / September 17

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick reacts to selection dilemmas for Champions League opener – 'I need eight hours of rest'

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has a number of selection decisions to make for Thursday’s Champions League opener against Newcastle United. Lamine Yamal is not available, but aside from the wing positions, he has other areas that need to be clarified.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / September 17

Should Mattia Perin come back in goal for Juventus’ next match?

Juventus are facing questions over its defensive solidity, with growing concerns that the team has become too easy to score against. Central to this discussion is the situation regarding Michele di Gregorio, who has been the preferred goalkeeper under manager Igor Tudor.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

What we learned from Arsenal’s vital Champions League win over Athletic

Arsenal began their 2025-26 Champions League journey with a confident 2 –0 victory over Athletic Club. Second-half substitutes Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli combined to devastating effect, each setting up the other for a goal within moments of their introduction.

AC Milan News / SempreInter.com / September 17

Official – Milan City Council Greenlight Sale Of San Siro To AC Milan & Inter

Milan City Council has officially approved the €200 million sale of the San Siro stadium to Serie A heavyweights AC Milan and Inter. According to FCInterNews, the first hurdle for the sale has now been cleared.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / September 17

Kobbie Mainoo offered Premier League exit route in January with Champions League club ‘admirers’

Newcastle United are reportedly monitoring Kobbie Mainoo’s uncertain situation at Old Trafford ahead of potentially testing Manchester United’s resolve in January.

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Villarreal News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

Tottenham ace credits Villarreal for tough challenge, touches on squad’s 'clean sheet mentality'

Lucas Bergvall speaks on Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive resoluteness in the 1-0 win over Villarreal in the Champions League Tottenham Hotspur bagged their first Champions League win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Tuesday evening.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

Ornstein shares Liverpool line-up insight ahead of Atletico meeting

Liverpool are set to begin their Champions League campaign against Atletico Madrid tonight, but one of our biggest summer signings may not be ready to start the game.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

‘Top class’ – Harvey Elliott already has Villa fans and media enraptured after ‘dream’ first start

Harvey Elliott is still technically a Liverpool player, but it already seems a formality that his loan move to Aston Villa will soon be made permanent.

Villarreal News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

Tottenham Hotspur have the last laugh vs Villarreal in ‘big’ moment for Thomas Frank

Tottenham Hotspur bagged their first win of the Champions League campaign by beating Villarreal 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Maresca has told us one starter tonight – here’s what happens with his alternate

Enzo Maresca’s whole managerial career so far has been building up to this point – his first Champions League game. It’s a serious one too. Away at the Allianz Arena to face Bayern Munich.

Kostas Tsimikas News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

Kostas Tsimikas’ love for Liverpool burns ever brighter after subtle Instagram update

Kostas Tsimikas is living proof that you can take the man out of Liverpool, but you can’t take Liverpool out of the man! After five seasons at Anfield, the 29-year-old has joined AS Roma on loan for the current campaign, having been omitted from the matchday squad for our first three competitive matches in August.

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.

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.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Atletico Madrid for September 17

Liverpool kick off their Champions League campaign on Wednesday night with a heavyweight tie against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Arne Slot’s side have made a perfect start in the Premier League, but Europe presents a different challenge.

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 / We All Follow United / September 17

Wayne Rooney calls out Manchester United stars for meek Etihad surrender

Manchester City registered a 3-0 one-sided win over Manchester United in the Premier League derby at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. City controlled the match right from the start, and Phil Foden scored the first goal in the 18th minute to give them the lead.