Juventus are hunting their third straight win to kick off the Champions League league phase as they take on Stuttgart in Turin on Tuesday night.Thiago Motta’s Juve have been defined by their vintage defensive resilience at the start of the new manager’s tenure, and they produced an impressively controlled display at the weekend to edge…
Paris Saint-Germain are aiming to return to winning ways in the Champions League as they face Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven in the French capital on Tuesday night. Luis Enrique’s side edged past Girona to open their league phase account but were brushed aside by the physically superior Arsenal last time out to leave them with…
Monaco are aiming to continue their impressive start to the 2024/25 season when they receive a visit from Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League this Tuesday. Adi Hutter’s side are still unbeaten in all competitions, winning seven and drawing three of their opening ten matches across Ligue 1 and the Champions League. They are…
Aston Villa are aiming to continue their hugely impressive start to the season when they host Italian side Bologna in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Unai Emery’s side have lost just once this term – a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League – and have shown their worth in the Champions League…
Nottingham Forest are aiming to pour more misery on Crystal Palace when they host the London outfit in the Premier League on Monday night. The Midlands side have made a largely positive start to the new campaign and have certainly proven difficult to beat. A draw away at Chelsea before the international break means they…
The Premier League’s standout fixture this weekend arrives at Anfield as league leaders Liverpool take on fourth-place Chelsea. These two classic rivals have duelled on many an occasion in recent times, including multiple domestic cup finals all won by the team in red. Sunday’s bout sees two managers new to the English top flight battle…
Manchester City are back in Premier League action on Sunday afternoon as they travel to bottom-of-the-table Wolves.Gary O’Neil’s high point in the Molineux dugout arrived in this fixture last season as the former midfielder masterminded a 2-1 victory over a Rodri-less City. The Wolves boss could do with another memorable victory this weekend given his…
Two familiar foes go head-to-head when Bournemouth host Arsenal on Saturday evening as the Premier League returns following October’s international break.Cherries boss Andoni Iraola was in the same Basque youth team as his Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta. The firm friends were born just six miles apart, but a much larger chasm separates their respective clubs…
Two teams seemingly destined for long and arduous relegation battles meet on Saturday afternoon when Southampton and Leicester City collide at St Mary’s.Both sides were promoted from the Championship last season but have only one league win between them in 2024/25 so far ahead of this clash.The Saints have been goal-shy upon their return to…
Two sides in dire need of points collide in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon when Everton visit fellow strugglers Ipswich Town.The Hatters have shown some resolve on their long-awaited return to England’s top flight, drawing four games on the trot before being smashed 4-1 at West Ham United.Things were looking fairly bleak for Sean…
Chelsea continue their Women’s Champions League campaign on Thursday night as they travel to FC Twente on Matchday 2 of the group stage.It’s been a bright start to Sonia Bompastor’s tenure in west London, with the Blues continuing their excellent opening to 2024/25 with two huge victories over the past ten days. After downing Real…
Manchester City are back in Women’s Champions League action on Wednesday evening as they take on St Polten in Vienna. Gareth Taylor’s side recorded a statement victory on Matchday 1 of the group stage last week, comfortably beating back-to-back champions Barcelona 2-0 in Manchester. They were almost caught cold at Anfield in the WSL on…
Brussels plays host to the Flemish derby on Monday night as France take on Belgium in the Nations League.These two sides are hunting down Italy at the top of Group A2, with Belgium picking up a draw against the Azzurri on Thursday night after Luciano Spalletti’s side were reduced to ten men. The Red Devils…
Ipswich Town continue the search for their first Premier League victory of the season when they host Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon. The Tractor Boys have only lost two of their opening five Premier League matches – defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City – and have accumulated three points following three successive draws. In front…
Manchester City will look to continue their charge towards a fifth consecutive Premier League title on Saturday lunchtime when they visit Newcastle United at St James’ Park.The Cityzens were embroiled in a thoroughly entertaining and controversial meeting with championship rivals Arsenal last week, eventually breaking through the Gunners’ stern rearguard to salvage a 2-2 draw…
Julen Lopetegui can ill afford to oversee another defeat when his West Ham side take on Brentford in west London on Saturday afternoon.The Spaniard has endured a nightmarish start to his tenure at the London Stadium, and a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea last weekend meant West Ham had lost their first three home games of…
Two of six winless teams do battle in the Premier League this weekend as Everton welcome Crystal Palace to Goodison Park.Neither side has enjoyed the start to the 2024/25 campaign they were hoping for, but both Sean Dyche and Oliver Glasner must believe that brighter days are just around the corner. Everton secured their first…
Manchester United kick off their 2024/25 Europa League campaign by hosting Dutch side FC Twente on Wednesday evening. The Red Devils have somewhat shaken off a rocky start to the season since the September international break, beating Southampton and Barnsley before being held to a frustrating goalless draw against Crystal Palace last time out. Erik…
Liverpool begin the defence of their Carabao Cup crown on Wednesday evening as they host West Ham United at Anfield. The Reds beat West Ham 5-1 en route to the trophy last season and will view the Carabao Cup as a promising opportunity for Arne Slot to earn his first piece of silverware as the…
Previewing Chelsea’s Carabao Cup clash against Barrow. Includes how to watch on TV, team news, predicted lineup and prediction…