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In what looks set to be a blockbuster showdown on Sunday afternoon, Manchester City will welcome Manchester United to the Etihad.
Manchester City
Starting with the hosts, heading into the international break with a routine display as they breezed their way to a 3-0 romp away at Wolves, Manchester City are enjoying another domestic purple patch. Once again tipped as a standout pick to defend their Premier League crown this season, Pep Guardiola s superstars will be looking to mark their return to action with another statement on Sunday afternoon. Likewise, getting their Champions League adventure off to a flying start with back-to-back victories against Sevilla and Borussia Dortmund, the one-time Barcelona boss also has a new attackin…
Callum Hudson-Odoi has been looking for a way to play regularly for a while now, and while he s constantly being assured that he is a part of the future at Chelsea, he hasn t managed to get what he wants at Stamford Bridge.
The 21-year-old winger made his way to Bayer Leverkusen on loan ahead of this season, and he s obviously happy with the way it turning out, with five matches in all competitions and one assist to his name so far.
I m definitely enjoying my football at the moment, I think it was the right time in my career to come.
Callum Hudson-Odoi claims his performances and the amount of game time received justifies his decision to come out on loan to Bayern Leverkusen
— Football Daily (@footballdaily)
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In what could be a lively Ligue 1 showdown on Sunday lunchtime, Lorient will welcome Lille to the Stade du Moustoir.
Starting with the hosts, last seen heading into the international break with another thumping display, Lorient have continued to shock many across France since opening the 2022/23 campaign. Eventually breezing their way to a 3-1 victory away at Auxerre, Les Merlus mark their return to action this weekend sat third in the table and with a European charge at the top of their agenda. Losing just one of their opening eight Ligue 1 contests and gaining a reputation for their free-scoring displays, Lorient have now won each of their last four top-flight contests. Likewise, along with bagging a trio of strikes in …
Paris Saint-Germain host Benfica in Wednesday s UEFA Champions League encounter with both sides bidding to go clear at the top of Group C.
On matchday one, PSG thumped Olympiacos 4-1 in Greece and Benfica sealed a comfortable 2-0 success at home to Anderlecht, so a win for either side will open up a three-point gap and edge them closer to the knockout stages.
Last season saw PSG eliminated in the quarter-finals by Barcelona on away goals, while Benfica came third in a group containing the Spanish giants and Celtic before going on a run to the UEFA Europa League final, where they were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea.
The two sides last met two years ago in the Europa League round of 16 in 2010-11, with Benfica winning 3-2 on aggregate.
The only other meetings between the t…
Brazil s first FIFA World Cup-winning captain Hilderaldo Luiz Bellini has died at the age of 83.
The defender led Brazil hosts of this year s tournament to victory at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, which is also noted as being the breakthrough tournament for legendary striker Pele.
The South American side stormed to a 5-2 victory over Sweden in the final and Bellini is widely believed to have started the trend of lifting a trophy above the head in triumph.
Brazilian football is mourning the death of a great man and captain, said Brazilian Football Confederation president Jose Maria Marin.
I had the opportunity to meet him during his time at Sao Paulo where he proved, as well as being an excellent defender, he was a gentleman and an exemplary professional.
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Marseille have announced that they have terminated the contract of Lassana Diarra by mutual consent.
The former Real Madrid and Chelsea midfielder reportedly went on strike in order to force a move away from Stade Velodrome.
Diarra has been heavily linked with a move to the Chinese Super League, with Shandong Luneng coached by Felix Magath said to be in talks with his agent.
The 31-year-old is now free to discuss terms with any interested club after having his contract rescinded.
Olympique de Marseille and Lassana Diarra have terminated his contract by mutual consent, effective today, a club statement read.
Having arrived without a transfer fee in the 2015-16 season, Lassana Diarra spent a season and a half at Olympique Marseille.
Diarr…
Andre Onana will leave Ajax when his contract expires at the end of the season there will be no extension, according to Fabrizio Romano. Club director Marc Overmars says there are no talks about it anymore they tried, but they ve moved on. As things stand at the moment, the 25-year-old goalkeeper is likely to make his way to Inter Milan as a free agent. The Serie A champions are pushing hard to make it happen.
André Onana will NOT extend his contract with Ajax. Inter are really close to sign him as free agent for June 2022.
Ajax director Overmars: “We are not in talks to extend Onana’s contract. We have already tried this then we moved on”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
The Cameroonian himself recently said he was open to sta…
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has dismissed suggestions he will be the next manager of Arsenal.
The Italian has been regularly linked with a move to the Premier League in recent years, and those rumours intensified on Sunday with reports he is set to replace Arsene Wenger in north London.
Wenger, in charge of the Gunners since 1996, could opt to walk away at the end of the campaign, with Arsenal poised to bow out of the Champions League in the round of 16 and facing a tough challenge to qualify for the competition next season by securing a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Speaking after Juve drew 1-1 at Udinese in Serie A on Sunday, Allegri dismissed the claims.
I repeat what I have already said before – it s not true, he said.
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Danns’ first was a sumptuous chip after Harvey Elliott’s through ball with 17 minutes left before he wrapped up the victory when he tapped home after Conor Bradley had been denied.
Chelsea were desperate for a response after their Wembley disappointment and Pochettino’s team selection raised eyebrows with Cole Palmer and Gallagher dropped to the bench, but the latter was able to fire his team into the last eight with a last-gasp winner.
The night started disastrously for the hosts when Moises Caicedo lost possession inside his own area after Axel Disasi’s risky pass and young forward Mateo Joseph fired beyond Robert Sanchez with eight minutes played at Stamford Bridge.
Pochettino’s men were not behind for long with Caicedo releasing Nicolas Jackson, who…
Stefano Pioli called for his AC Milan side to be more “cynical” in front of goal ahead of their Serie A trip to Lazio as they look to turn the heat up on second-placed Juventus.
Milan were held to a 1-1 home draw by Atalanta in their last fixture – having lost to Monza and Rennes in their previous two matches – leaving them four points behind Juve in the Serie A standings and just five ahead of in-form Bologna in fourth pace.
The Rossoneri will now be eager to get back to winning ways against Lazio on Friday and coach Pioli wants his side’s performance to be consistent, calling for additional cutting edge up front.
Coach Pioli in conference:
Tomorrow s game Lazio s threat The coming challenge
— AC Milan (@acmilan)
“We wa…