From around the league
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
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![Arsenal Champions League warning after Merson's x factor claim]()
Arsenal Champions League warning after Merson's x factor claim
Paul Merson says Arsenal still lack an x factor for Champions League glory, while Martin Keown questions Mikel Merino and Odegaard scores again.
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![Arsenal vs Napoli: Ødegaard saves Arsenal from their own finishing]()
Arsenal vs Napoli: Ødegaard saves Arsenal from their own finishing
Arsenal vs Napoli ended 1-0 as Martin Odegaard scored his fourth goal in five games after Arsenal wasted 26 shots worth 4.05 xG.
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![Ermedin Demirović's hat-trick gives Stuttgart a ruthless start in Europe]()
Ermedin Demirović's hat-trick gives Stuttgart a ruthless start in Europe
Ermedin Demirović scored a first-half hat-trick as VfB Stuttgart beat Viking 3-1 in the Champions League opener, with Deniz Undav heavily involved.
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![Manchester United injury update before Sabah FK as Carrick weighs fitness calls]()
Manchester United injury update before Sabah FK as Carrick weighs fitness calls
Michael Carrick has given Manchester United an injury update before Sabah FK, with Luke Shaw managed, Mason Mount training and Sesko close.
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![Barcelona vs Feyenoord and Van Bronckhorst’s emotional return]()
Barcelona vs Feyenoord and Van Bronckhorst’s emotional return
Giovanni van Bronckhorst returns to Barcelona with Feyenoord as Lamine Yamal and Barcelona's form set the tone for a Champions League opener.
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![Manchester City sweat on UEFA report after Porto tunnel clash]()
Manchester City sweat on UEFA report after Porto tunnel clash
Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Porto was overshadowed by a half-time tunnel fracas, with UEFA scrutiny possible after pushing and claims over missed red cards.
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![Arsenal vs Napoli: Allegri praises defence before Wednesday night opener]()
Arsenal vs Napoli: Allegri praises defence before Wednesday night opener
Allegri says Arsenal's defence is their greatest strength before Napoli host the Gunners on Wednesday night. Di Lorenzo wants perfection.
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![Napoli vs Arsenal build-up shaped by referee appointment and security concern]()
Napoli vs Arsenal build-up shaped by referee appointment and security concern
Napoli vs Arsenal build-up: Glenn Nyberg is appointed referee, security is tightened in Naples, and Arsenal name 30 players on their Champions League B-List.
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![Real Madrid vs Inter: Valverde says Courtois saved them]()
Real Madrid vs Inter: Valverde says Courtois saved them
Valverde said Thibaut Courtois “saved us” after Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1 in the Champions League opener, admitting a shaky second half.
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![Barcelona vs Feyenoord: Flick backs Yamal]()
Barcelona vs Feyenoord: Flick backs Yamal
Flick backed Lamine Yamal to decide games before Barcelona vs Feyenoord, and gave updates on Jesse Bisiwu and Frenkie de Jong.
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![Arsenal Napoli trip delayed by UK air traffic control chaos]()
Arsenal Napoli trip delayed by UK air traffic control chaos
Arsenal's trip to Napoli was delayed by a major UK air traffic control failure, with the squad still at their training ground before a late departure.
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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![Bayern Munich vs Bodo/Glimt preview]()
Bayern Munich vs Bodo/Glimt preview
Bayern Munich vs Bodo/Glimt opens with Bayern at home and Bodo/Glimt unbeaten in 20 matches, after qualifying wins over Union Saint-Gilloise and NEC Nijmegen.
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![Ayyoub Bouaddi first Manchester City start points to a big future]()
Ayyoub Bouaddi first Manchester City start points to a big future
Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed on his first Manchester City start, with 54 of 55 passes completed and praise from Enzo Maresca and Erling Haaland.
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![Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: Mbappe and Valverde deliver]()
Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: Mbappe and Valverde deliver
Mbappe scored in the 14th minute as Real Madrid beat Inter in the Champions League, with Valverde capitalising on a Martinez mistake.
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![Serhou Guirassy's 100th Dortmund game was as chaotic as it was prolific]()
Serhou Guirassy's 100th Dortmund game was as chaotic as it was prolific
Serhou Guirassy marked his 100th Borussia Dortmund game with two goals and an own goal as Dortmund opened their Champions League campaign vs Villarreal.
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![Troy Parrott's fast Real Betis start continues with winner at Lille]()
Troy Parrott's fast Real Betis start continues with winner at Lille
Troy Parrott scored the winner on his Champions League debut as Real Betis beat Lille 3-2, four days after his first Betis goal against Real Madrid.
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![Erling Haaland's double and Porto's blank first half tell the story]()
Erling Haaland's double and Porto's blank first half tell the story
Erling Haaland scored twice for Manchester City at Porto, who had no first-half shots. Haaland now has 36 Champions League goals in 40 City games.
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![Vinicius Jr backs Real Madrid to win the Champions League again]()
Vinicius Jr backs Real Madrid to win the Champions League again
Vinicius Jr backed Real Madrid to win the Champions League, warned Inter’s five-at-the-back shape could cause problems and said the team are ready for the
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![Konstantinos Karetsas taken to hospital after Champions League scare]()
Konstantinos Karetsas taken to hospital after Champions League scare
Konstantinos Karetsas was forced off for Borussia Dortmund against Villarreal after circulatory problems and is on his way to hospital for tests.
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![Simeone warns Atletico Madrid about the Anfield start]()
Simeone warns Atletico Madrid about the Anfield start
Diego Simeone warned Atletico Madrid not to switch off at Anfield, praised Liverpool's new coach, and said Julian Alvarez can help but is unlikely to start.
