FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is riding high, thus far this season, as his side sits top of the La Liga table. The Catalan club has won all four of their fixtures on the young season, and now they'll look to carry their winning ways over to the Champions League. The defending champions of the Spanish top flight only have four potential absentees, in total, to contend with … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Feyenoord: Eric Garcia, Jesse Bisiwu
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Chelsea Predicted XI vs Leeds: Possible First Start for Geovany Quenda
Sandwiched in between league fixtures for Chelsea FC is a third round Carabao Cup clash at home to Leeds United. Chelsea suffered a London derby defeat to Arsenal yesterday, and they'll take on Hull City at home on Saturday. Manager Xabi Alonso is almost certain to freshen up his side, in a few different positions. And with that we predict a first ever start for summer signing … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI vs Leeds: Possible First Start for Geovany Quenda
Chelsea Team News vs Leeds United: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra
Chelsea FC have a pretty fit squad right now, and that's a great thing, as fixture congestion is already here. Chelsea fell, 2-1, to Arsenal yesterday but there is little time to stew on that as a League Cup tie comes this Wednesday, at home to Leeds United. Jordan Henderson remains out, as he recovers from his wrist injury. Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra (both with … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Leeds United: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra
Liverpool Team News, Predicted XI vs Atletico Madrid (Champions League)
The UEFA Champions League is here in earnest, with the preliminary phases now behind us. It's always a special time for Liverpool FC and their supporters, given their rich history in the continental competition. The quest for European Cup/UCL title #7 begins on Wednesday, with a visit from Atletico Madrid. Heading into this midweek European clash, the team news/injury situation … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News, Predicted XI vs Atletico Madrid (Champions League)
Arsenal Predicted XI vs Napoli: Mikel Arteta Could Do Some Squad Rotation
Arsenal commences their UEFA Champions League campaign for 2026-27 with a midweek clash at Napoli. Mikel Arteta led his men to the very final edge of glory last term, taking eventual champion Paris Saint-Germain to a penalty shootout in the title match. Can they get over that final hurdle and reach the promised land, this time around? … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI vs Napoli: Mikel Arteta Could Do Some Squad Rotation
Arsenal Team News at Napoli: Cristhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba
Yesterday saw Arsenal rally from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in what was truly a proper London derby. The clash of the two big money London rivals had everything you could want or expect in a match of this magnitude. However, it is already time to turn the page, as the UCL League Phase commences for the Gunners in just two days time. Mikel Arteta will leads his men to Naples in … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Napoli: Cristhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba
Manchester City Team News at FC Porto: Nico O’Reilly, Iliman Ndiaye, Jeremy Doku
Nico O'Reilly was slated to start in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Coventry City yesterday, but had to be withdrawn at the last moment, during warm-ups. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca gave the following explanation in his post match press conference: "O'Reilly felt something in his back, not serious. Enzo (Fernandez) came in - his first appearance in front of the home … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at FC Porto: Nico O’Reilly, Iliman Ndiaye, Jeremy Doku
Aston Villa Team News at Club Brugge: Leon Goretzka, Joao Gomes, Brian Madjo
The League Phase of the UCL is here, and with it, a couple of interesting omissions from the Aston Villa roster. Brian Madjo, the Villans' star of the UEFA Super Cup, did not make the squad, which could indicate that his ankle/foot injury might be worse than they're letting on. One of the team's main summer transfer window signings, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (a central defender … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News at Club Brugge: Leon Goretzka, Joao Gomes, Brian Madjo
Everton Predicted XI vs Man United: Thierno Barry Only Option Up Top
Everton manager David Moyes admitted that his club is looking to the free agent market, in order to address the lack of depth at center forward. Thierno Barry is the club's only true recognized striker, currently on the roster, after the closure of the summer transfer window on Tuesday. Beto left for Fiorentina, Iliman Ndiaye went to Manchester City, and the proposed … [Read more...] about Everton Predicted XI vs Man United: Thierno Barry Only Option Up Top
Everton Team News vs Manchester United: Jack Grealish, Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Everton certainly did not get the ending that they wanted to the summer transfer window, and they now find themselves extremley under-manned in the final third. Deadline day saw Iliman Ndiaye leave for Manchester City and a move for AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapse in the final hours. Meanwhile Jack Grealish is back for a second season long loan stint from Man City, … [Read more...] about Everton Team News vs Manchester United: Jack Grealish, Ainsley Maitland-Niles