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Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI vs Charlton: Roberto de Zerbi Rotates His Squad

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When Tottenham Hotspur and Charlton Athletic get together this mid-week it will mark the first time that the two sides have met since 2011. In that last affair, Spurs cruised to a 3-0 rout in the FA Cup third round. This time, the clash takes place in the Carabao Cup, second round. Prior to winning the 2024-25 Europa League, Tottenham's most recent trophy actually came in … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI vs Charlton: Roberto de Zerbi Rotates His Squad

Tottenham Team News vs Charlton: Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro, Pape Matar Sarr, Mo Kudus

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During his Friday news conference, Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi revealed the details on a trio of injuries: Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro and Pape Matar Sarr. Given how the Premier League season opener turned out (they lost 3-0 to Brentford FC), it was clear that Spurs could have used their captain and vice-captain in the team. … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Charlton: Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro, Pape Matar Sarr, Mo Kudus

Michael Carrick Refuses to Comment on Carlos Baleba Reports

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It was widely reported yesterday that Manchester United and Brighton reached an agreement on a £70 million (£65m + £5m in add-ons) package for Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba. Common ground was found after Brighton & Hove Albion rejected United's first bid for the 22-year-old. According to numerous reports, Baleba had a United medical in Manchester booked on … [Read more...] about Michael Carrick Refuses to Comment on Carlos Baleba Reports

Chelsea Predicted XI at Fulham: Role of Enzo Fernandez Remains in Doubt

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The Chelsea Football Club self-imposed deadline for selling Enzo Fernandez, at the firm price of £120 million, came and went a week ago yesterday. Chelsea had no takers for the Argentinian midfielder, and now both his role and his future with the club remains in doubt. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are understood to still be interested, and there … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Fulham: Role of Enzo Fernandez Remains in Doubt

Chelsea Team News at Fulham: Welbeck, Sarr, Anselmino, Emegha, Fofana

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Xabi Alonso has plenty of fitness concerns to contend with, ahead of his Chelsea managerial debut. Overall, the team news is pretty mixed, as we have both some good injury news, and some bad injury news for Blues supporters. We'll start first with the bad news, as youthful central defender Aaron Anselmino is set to miss out. He continues to struggle with that hamstring injury … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Fulham: Welbeck, Sarr, Anselmino, Emegha, Fofana

Aston Villa Team News at Brighton: Garnacho, Konsa, Madjo, Gomes, Abraham

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Friday saw another key Aston Villa player leave the club, as English center back Ezri Konsa officially joined Arsenal. Konsa joins Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne as notable names to exit Villa Park this summer. And Villa manager Unai Emery revealed earlier today that Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez could become the fourth and fifth out the door as well. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News at Brighton: Garnacho, Konsa, Madjo, Gomes, Abraham

Newcastle United vs Liverpool Predicted XIs: Alex Isak Returns to St. James Park as a Red

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Newcastle United hosts Liverpool FC in a matchup of two big money clubs who, at least on paper, will likely take a step backwards this season. No one got weaker this summer transfer window than Newcastle, who had to sell-off key pieces in order to comply with financial regulations. Liverpool meanwhile have a glaring whole to fill on the wing, and their central midfield is just … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Liverpool Predicted XIs: Alex Isak Returns to St. James Park as a Red

Liverpool Team News at Newcastle United: Curtis Jones, Tino Livramento, Joelinton, Matthias Jaissle

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According to numerous reports in multiple outlets, Liverpool defensive midfielder Curtis Jones has been given permission to travel to Inter Milan for a medical, which will be conducted tomorrow. A deal was struck late last night between the two clubs, for an agreed upon transfer fee of £30m (€35m). Business wise, this makes perfect sense for Liverpool, as Jones is currently in … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Newcastle United: Curtis Jones, Tino Livramento, Joelinton, Matthias Jaissle

Manchester City Predicted XI vs Bournemouth: Enzo Maresca to Pick Strong Side for Season Opener

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The Enzo Maresca era, at least of Premier League play, begins on Sunday when Manchester City host AFC Bournemouth. The Sky Blues are coming off a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal this past Sunday, so Man City can't wait to wash the taste of that defeat out their mouth. Maresca badly needs to put his best foot forward and lead with strength here. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Predicted XI vs Bournemouth: Enzo Maresca to Pick Strong Side for Season Opener