From around the league
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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![FC Porto vs Manchester City injury updates point to a depleted opener]()
FC Porto vs Manchester City injury updates point to a depleted opener
Enzo Maresca says Jeremy Doku is back but not ready for FC Porto, while Nico O'Reilly is also expected to miss Manchester City’s opener.
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![Nico Paz leads Como into Champions League debut]()
Nico Paz leads Como into Champions League debut
Nico Paz leads Como’s Champions League debut with 1 goal in 3 Serie A appearances, a 7.27 rating and last season’s best midfielder award.
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![Michael Olise future left open by Bayern chief]()
Michael Olise future left open by Bayern chief
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has refused to guarantee Michael Olise's future, saying the club had no formal offers this summer.
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![Lautaro Martinez says Inter's Champions League target is an objective]()
Lautaro Martinez says Inter's Champions League target is an objective
Lautaro Martinez says Inter’s Champions League push is an objective, not an obsession, before Tuesday’s Bernabeu trip to Real Madrid.
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![Francesco Farioli's Porto face Manchester City with a press built to cause problems]()
Francesco Farioli's Porto face Manchester City with a press built to cause problems
Francesco Farioli's Porto arrive with five wins from five and just one league goal conceded, before Tuesday's Champions League meeting with Manchester City.
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![Chelsea vs Leeds United preview: Palmer rest debate]()
Chelsea vs Leeds United preview: Palmer rest debate
Chelsea vs Leeds United preview: Cole Palmer has played 274 minutes in his last three Premier League matches and could be rested before Hull City.
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![Real Madrid vs Inter preview shaped by suspensions and absences]()
Real Madrid vs Inter preview shaped by suspensions and absences
Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign against Inter with Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Güler suspended and Ferland Mendy absent.
Monday, 7 September 2026
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![Champions League title prediction: Arsenal edge PSG in BBC preview]()
Champions League title prediction: Arsenal edge PSG in BBC preview
BBC’s Champions League preview tips Arsenal to win the trophy, with Opta odds putting them just ahead of Bayern and expert views split on PSG’s three-peat bid.
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![Willian Pacho attracts Arsenal and Manchester City after PSG renewal]()
Willian Pacho attracts Arsenal and Manchester City after PSG renewal
Arsenal and Manchester City are monitoring Willian Pacho, but PSG’s contract extension to 2031 makes a January move look highly unlikely.
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![Chelsea explored Berge after Fernández sale]()
Chelsea explored Berge after Fernández sale
Chelsea explored a late move for Fulham midfielder Sander Berge but never made a formal bid, leaving the Blues without a replacement after selling Enzo
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![Manchester City vs Porto preview: Maresca plans rotation for Champions League opener]()
Manchester City vs Porto preview: Maresca plans rotation for Champions League opener
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City will rotate against FC Porto, with Bouaddi, McAidoo and Ndiaye due Champions League minutes.
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![Paris Saint Germain vs Slovan Bratislava preview: PSG's defence begins in an awkward mood]()
Paris Saint Germain vs Slovan Bratislava preview: PSG's defence begins in an awkward mood
Paris Saint Germain begin their Champions League defence against Slovan Bratislava after four winless domestic games and a 13th-place Ligue 1 start.
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![Kylian Mbappé says this could be a good year for the Ballon d'Or]()
Kylian Mbappé says this could be a good year for the Ballon d'Or
Kylian Mbappé used Real Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter to push his Ballon d'Or case, citing his 2026 World Cup Golden Boot and record 22
Sunday, 6 September 2026
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![Iliman Ndiaye says Manchester City was always the choice]()
Iliman Ndiaye says Manchester City was always the choice
Iliman Ndiaye says Manchester City was always his choice over Tottenham, with Champions League football driving his £60m deadline-day move from Everton.
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![Alex Scott Chelsea transfer talk leads a crowded gossip round-up]()
Alex Scott Chelsea transfer talk leads a crowded gossip round-up
Chelsea’s Alex Scott transfer push follows a rejected £60m bid. Bournemouth, Nkunku, Balogun and Murphy also feature in the gossip round-up.
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![Borussia Dortmund preview as Kovač chases record pace]()
Borussia Dortmund preview as Kovač chases record pace
Borussia Dortmund host Villarreal in the Champions League opener, with Niko Kovač on 107 points from 50 league games and Villarreal still winless in the league.
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![Juventus vs AC Milan line-ups hit by injuries]()
Juventus vs AC Milan line-ups hit by injuries
Juventus vs AC Milan brings injury-hit line-ups, with Rabiot starting for Milan against Juventus and both teams opening with back-to-back wins.
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![Arsenal's comeback against Chelsea was driven by Havertz and Odegaard]()
Arsenal's comeback against Chelsea was driven by Havertz and Odegaard
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 as Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard both posted 8.2 ratings after an early Morgan Rogers goal and VAR drama.
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![Curtis Jones explains why he joined Inter Milan]()
Curtis Jones explains why he joined Inter Milan
Curtis Jones says Cristian Chivu’s calls and tactical ideas persuaded him to join Inter Milan, and he is already settling in at Inter.
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![Enzo Maresca says Manchester City have the depth to challenge Arsenal]()
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City have the depth to challenge Arsenal
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City now have the depth to challenge Arsenal after a 1-0 win over Coventry, backed by a record £458m summer spend.
