With Europe s elite once again taking center stage this weekend, we have another stacked schedule from across the continent on our hands. So, for those of you who are looking to place a Saturday acca, we have found a handful of helpful tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Saturday October 8th
BST 15:00 Newcastle vs Brentford
While Newcastle might have faced a tricky test on their return from September s international break last weekend, Eddie Howe s side put in a hugely impressive display away at Fulham. Eventually cruising their way to a thumping 4-1 romp at Craven Cottage, there is no doubt that the Magpies will be looking to keep up that momentum here. Drawing a line under their six-match winless run, the former Bournemouth boss will also be glad to make a …
David Brooks scored both goals as Bournemouth ended a three-game losing run in all competitions with a 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
A fine finish in each half from the 21-year-old secured all three points for Eddie Howe s side, who had lost back-to-back league matches before going down 1-0 to Chelsea in the EFL Cup this week.
Brighton were unlucky to be behind after a good first-half showing, but they rarely looked likely to get back into the game once Lewis Dunk was sent off with 17 minutes of normal time remaining.
Chris Hughton s side have now failed to beat Bournemouth since a 3-2 win in England s third tier back in January 2008.
Asmir Begovic made good saves to deny Yves Bissouma and Jurgen Locadia before Brooks broke the de…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United is very likely to be announced early next week.
Confirmation of the investment by the 71-year-old’s Ineos Group would conclude a saga which has lasted more than a year, and sources have indicated that an announcement is strongly expected to be just days away.
The Glazer family who own United first announced on November 22, 2022 their intention to undertake a strategic review of their options, which included the possibility of them selling the club.
Many United fans, who have resented the Americans’ involvement in the club since their leveraged takeover in 2005, welcomed that news and until October of this year a buyout looked possible, with Ratcliffe and Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassi…
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San Mames is set to host an exciting clash in Spain s top flight on Sunday afternoon as fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao prepares to face third-placed Atletico Madrid.
Athletic Bilbao heads into the La Liga encounter following a 1-1 draw against struggling Granada in their previous match. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against the league s bottom side, Almeria, in their most recent game at this level.
Athletic Bilbao
The Athletic Bilbao versus Granada match began on Sunday but was halted in the 17th minute due to a tragic incident a supporter s death inside the stadium. At that time, Granada held a 1-0 lead, with Inaki Williams scoring in the sixth minute.
The game resumed on Monday from the 18th-minute …
Fernando Torres has admitted to harbouring regrets over his acrimonious split from Liverpool as the former Spain striker prepares to return to Anfield.
Torres, 35, will represent the Reds in a legends charity game against Barcelona in March.
It will be the first time he has pulled on the shirt since leaving for Chelsea for a then-British record fee of £50million in January 2011.
Torres forced through the move after submitting a transfer request but failed to rekindle the form he displayed in three and a half seasons on Merseyside.
One of the regrets I have is the way I left the club, Torres told Liverpool s official website.
With time, I think I could explain the reasons. I m really happy that every time I go anywhere in the world, I see Live…
A stunning home record in the Champions League is on the line for Juventus on matchday two, with the Serie A giants facing Young Boys without Cristiano Ronaldo.
The former Real Madrid superstar is serving a suspension for the visit of the Swiss side after he was controversially sent off two weeks ago in an away win against Valencia.
Another of Ronaldo s former clubs, Manchester United, will seek to put poor domestic form behind them in their contest with Valencia, while Premier League rivals Manchester City are seeking to bounce back from defeat to Lyon when they travel to Hoffenheim.
German giants Bayern Munich are among the other top sides in Champions League action on Tuesday and here we assess the eight ties with the use of Opta numbers.
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Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech is set to join Galatasaray in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray have reached an agreement with Premier League outfit Chelsea over the transfer of Ziyech, who will now head to Istanbul to undergo a medical.
Paris Saint-Germain wanted to sign Ziyech from Chelsea in the January transfer window, but a potential loan deal collapsed due to a paperwork error. There was interest from Saudi Arabia in the 30-year-old Morocco international earlier this summer, but there was an issue with the winger’s medical.
Ziyech has been on the books of Chelsea since 2020 when he joined from Ajax. During his time at Stamford Bridge so far, the winger has won the UEFA Champions League once, the…
Real Madrid have appointed Santiago Solari as their new permanent head coach on a contract that will run until June 30, 2021.
The 42-year-old enjoyed an ideal audition for the role, guiding Los Blancos to four consecutive wins in all competitions following Julen Lopetegui s dismissal last month.
The latest of those – Sunday s 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo – meant the Argentine became the first Madrid coach to prevail in his first four competitive games since Manuel Pellegrini in 2009.
Solari won two league titles and the 2001-02 Champions League during five years at the club as a player and was in charge of the reserve side before taking control of the first team on October 29.
He takes over permanently with Madrid sixth in LaLiga, four points behind le…
Tottenham winger Lucas Moura made an instant impact by scoring 19 seconds after coming off the bench against Manchester City.
The Brazil international was brought on for Harry Winks in the 56th minute and glanced home Erik Lamela s cross with his first touch of the ball to make it 2-2 at the Etihad Stadium.
But Lucas is still some way short of the eight seconds it took Sammy Ameobi to score for Newcastle United as a second-half replacement against Spurs in 2014.
Below are the quickest ever goals by substitutes in Premier League history, using data supplied by Opta.
19 Lucas Moura s goal came just 19 seconds after he came on as a substitute; as well as this, Tottenham scored with both of their first two shots of this match. Grab.
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With a European Championship semi-final ticket up for grabs on Sunday night, France will meet Ukraine at the Cluj Arena this weekend.
France U21
Starting with France, while France might have signed off 2022 with a brief wobble, the European giants have come roaring back in some style. Along with opening their summer adventure with an eye-catching 2-1 win against Italy on June 22nd, Les Bleus won each of their three Group D appearances and have certainly laid down a real marker. Looking to get their hands on a first European Championship crown since 1988, Sylvain Ripoll’s squad should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. In fact, along with signing off their Group D romp with a stellar 4-1 victory against Switzerland earlier…