Chelsea have confirmed that 21-year-old midfielder, Conor Gallagher, left the club to join West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday.

Real Madrid: Only two players scored more goal than Gareth Bale


 
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 September 17, 2020




Forwards, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronnaldo, are the two players that scored more goals than winger, Gareth Bale, at Real Madrid since 2013.

Carabao Cup fourth round draws confirmed [Full fixtures]


 
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 September 17, 2020



The teams involved in Europe will get their Carabao Cup campaigns underway next week.

EPL: Chelsea coach, Lampard reacts to Gareth Bale’s return to Tottenham


 
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 September 18, 2020



Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has insisted forward, Gareth Bale is still one of the best players in the world.
Bale is set to return to Tottenham Hotspur from Real Madrid in a one-year loan deal.

Quote:Gnabry Scores A Hat-Trick, Sane Shines As Bayern Munchen Rout Schalke 8 - 0 

Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick and Leroy Sane scored on his Bayern Munich debut as they opened the new Bundesliga season with a demolition of Schalke.

Leroy Sane, making his debut after a £44.7m move from Manchester City, assisted two of Gnabry's goals.

Hansi Flick's side have won 22 games in a row.

Robert Lewandowski, Leon Goretzka, Thomas Muller and 17-year-old Jamal Musiala scored their other goals.

Bayern's record now reads 30 wins and one draw since their last defeat in any competition on 7 December. They won last season's treble of Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League.

Schalke, in contrast, have not won since 17 January and lost seven of their nine Bundesliga games following the 2019-20 season restart.

Bayern had hoped to have a crowd of 7,500 for their season opener - with clubs from some states allowed to have fans this weekend - but that was blocked by Munich's mayor.

Gnabry scored in the fourth minute as he found space outside the box before curling home - and Bayern never looked back.

This was the biggest victory any team have managed on the opening weekend of the Bundesliga.

Quote:What a win for Bayern Munich!

⚽ Gnabry 4'
⚽ Goretzka 19'
⚽ Lewandowski 31'
⚽ Gnabry 47'
⚽ Gnabry 59'
⚽ Muller 69'
⚽ Sane 71'
⚽ Musiala 81'

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Liverpool have agreed a £45m deal for Wolves forward Diogo Jota, with the 23-year-old set to head to Melwood on Saturday to undergo a medical before completing the deal.

The move comes just hours after the Premier League champions secured the
signing of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in a deal that could be worth up to £25m.

Jota's arrival at Anfield could be made easier by Liverpool defender Ki-Jana Hoever moving to Wolves in a deal worth £10m, plus add-ons.
Jota left Molineux before kick-off against Stoke in the Carabao Cup on Thursday and was an unused substitute at the weekend in the 2-0 win at Sheffield United .

The Portuguese international forward has agreed a five-year deal and will follow Thiago Alcantara in moving to the Premier League champions

The Portuguese international forward has agreed a five-year deal at Anfield, and will become the second signing of a remarkable week for the Premier League champions.

On Friday, Liverpool confirmed the £27m (€30m/$35m) arrival of midfielder Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich , the Spaniard putting pen-to-paper on a four-year contract as he takes over the No.6 jersey from the departed Dejan Lovren and the Reds will now follow up that capture by adding Jota , the 23-year-old who has made a big impact since moving to Wolves in 2017.

Able to play in a variety of positions across the front line, the former Atletico Madrid man is seen as the ideal signing to provide cover for Liverpool’s established front three of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.

Jota has scored 44 goals in 131 appearances for Wolves, and has impressed Klopp with his work-rate, determination and flexibility when the sides have met previously.

Liverpool's total transfer outlay is now in excess of £70m (€76m/$91m), though they will hope to recoup the bulk of that through sales.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/12075223/diogo-jota-liverpool-agree-45m-deal-for-wolves-forward

Chelsea vs Liverpool: Klopp blasts his players for celebrating

 
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 September 20, 2020



Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, was left fuming after his players celebrated Andreas Christensen’s red card, during their 2-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday.

Southampton vs Tottenham: Mourinho singles out one player after 5-2 win


 
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 September 20, 2020



Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has singled out striker, Harry Kane, for praise following his side’s Premier League 5-2 victory against Southampton on Sunday.

Chelsea to announce Mendy’s signing next week


 
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 September 20, 2020




Chelsea are set to announce the signing of goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, from Rennes next week.

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Lampard Backs Kepa After 'Big Mistake' Against Liverpoo

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard remains supportive of keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after the player made a big mistake in their 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

Two goals from Sadio Mane gave Liverpool the victory in what could be a huge game in the race for the title.

Mane opened the scoring in the 50th-minute with a well-taken header in the box. The goal followed a well worked move from Reds players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.

The Senegalese then scored his second of the game following an error from Arrizabalaga.

Arrizabalaga received the ball close to his goal and was immediately closed down by Mane. The forward blocked his pass and calmly put the ball in the back of the net.

Speaking after the game to Sky Sports (via BBC), Lampard said: “We showed moments on the counter-attack when we were dangerous in the first half. My team talk was be more confident on the ball then the red card changes the whole team talk.”

“I am happier today in many ways than after Brighton. I saw spirit and desire to defend, the midfield giving everything. Players should take heart, it’s how we go forward from League “With new faces we have got a month or so in pre-season. With the way we defended, I am very happy. We have to have time. Our process starts here. Our objectives and expectations are higher, but I saw a lot of character and spirit.”

Talking about Arrizabalaga, he said: “My job as a manager is to try to give Kepa confidence. It was a clear mistake and Kepa accepted that.”

Chelsea’s next Premier League game is away against West Brom on Saturday 26th September. Before then they face Barnsley in the Carabao Cup at home.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vamJA34E3Gc

Carabao Cup: Lampard reveals goalkeeper he will pick against Barnsley


 
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 September 21, 2020



Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has confirmed that Willy Caballero will start their Carabao Cup fixture in midweek against Barnsley.

EPL: Kai Havertz under fire after slow start to Chelsea career


 
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Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has said he does not see where Kai Havertz fits into Chelsea’s set-up.

Quote:Lorenzo Insigne Praises Osimhen, Compares Him To Cavani





Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne has praised Victor Osimhen for his impact in Sunday’s away win at Parma and likened the young forward to Edison Cavani, Completesports.com reports.
Gennaro Gattuso’s side struggled to break down their opponent in the first half but Osimhen’s introduction two minutes after the hour mark helped change the complexion of the game.


Napoli took the lead in the 64nd minute through Dries Mertens with Insigne scoring the second goal 13 minutes from time.


“It is a great satisfaction, it was important to win and we did it. We wanted to make this debut, we were very focused and the result is well deserved,”
Insigne told the club’s official website.

“Surely there were not only positive sides, we made some mistakes that we have to evaluate with the coach during the week. In the first half we lacked the right sporting amalice in the offensive phase”.


“We grew as a conviction in the second half, Osimhen’s entry also helped us and we found the way to goal in a few minutes.”


“Victor is an attacker who has great speed, has complementary and different characteristics compared to me and Dries and can represent a different solution for the attack.


“In some places he reminds me of Cavani, for his ability to attack the goal and physical strength”

https://www.completesports.com/he-reminds-me-of-cavani-napoli-captain-insigne-in-awe-of-osimhen-ability/

Quote:When Nantes found themselves 2-0 down vs Saint Etienne with 66 minutes played, it looked like a second defeat on the trot was in the offing.
However, Simon began their comeback by halving the deficit five minutes after the visitors’ second, before Renaud Emond made it 2-2 five minutes from time.
The Nigeria winger has now opened his account for the season and will now target getting more than last season’s return of five in Ligue 1.

Quote:West Bromwich Albion were thrashed 5-2 at Evertonon Saturday’s early kick-off, and Ajayi was part of the backline that allowed a quintet of goals at Goodison Park.
In fairness, The Albion were undone by Kieran Gibbs’ silly sending off just before half-time, which saw the away side capitulate after the break.
Slaven Bilic’s team have now conceded eight goals in just 180 minutes of Premier League football and, with Chelseato come next week, may allow even more in spite of the defensive 5-4-1 formation the boss has utilised so far in the top flight.

Quote:With Napoli struggling to break down a resolute, defensive side in Parma, Gennaro Gattuso introduced the Nigeria forward for his debut appearance on the hour.
Indeed, Osimhen’s half-hour introduction turned the game inGli Azzurri’s favour and they went on to score two goals in the final 30 minutes.
The Super Eagle created four chances and had two attempts that went just off target in only 30 minutes of action at Stadio Ennio Tardini, teasing what’s to come this season in Serie A.
Having thrived on his first appearance, Osimhen has definitely put himself in contention for a start against Genoa next Sunday.
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Quote:A lot had been said prior to Simy’s second time in the Serie A and firing blanks on his return to the top flight with Crotone will only increase doubts about his ability to thrive in the league.
Away at Genoa on Sunday, a side that ended last season in 17th spot, he fired blanks as the newly-promoted side fell to a 4-1 thrashing at Luigi Ferraris.
Unfortunately for the towering forward, his first-half misses proved costly as the hosts were more clinical in front of goal, scoring four with only six shots on target.
Simy missed 14 big chances last term but in the top flight, where these things are more cut-throat, his penchant for failing to tuck away away presentable opportunities may bite Crotone in the back by the end of the season.
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Quote:While Arsenal’s 2-1 win over West Ham United in Saturday’s tea-time kick-off was a truly tepid affair, Saka was one of Mikel Arteta’s players who stood out for majority of the game.
Even though he neither scored nor assisted, the teenager created three chances before his withdrawal in the 89th minute, and was involved in the move for Alexander Lacazette’s 25th-minute strike as well as Eddie Nketiah’s late winner.

It remains to be seen whether the youngster retains his place for next week’s daunting trip to defending champions Liverpool, who are unbeaten in over three seasons at Anfield.

Onuachu Voted Man Of The Match In Genk’s Win Vs Mechelen

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has been voted Genk’s Man of the Match after scoring two goals in their 3-1 home win against Mechelen in the Belgian Jupiler on Sunday, Completesports.com reports.

Genk announced Onuachu as the most outstanding player on their verified Twitter handle on Monday.

Onuachu took his goal tally in the league to four in five games after Sunday’s game.

He opened scoring in the 10th minute before adding the third goal in the 68th minute.

He has now scored in consecutive games after getting on the score sheet in the 5-2 defeat at Beerschot last week Monday.

https://www.completesports.com/onuachu-voted-man-of-the-match-in-genks-win-vs-mechelen/

Luis Suarez set to join Atletico Madrid after Barcelona terminates his contract


 
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 September 21, 2020

 


Barcelona striker, Luis Suarez, has agreed on personal terms with Atletico Madrid ahead of a move this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
This comes after he and Barca mutually agreed to terminate his contract.

Barcelona lists four clubs Luis Suarez must not join


 
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 September 22, 2020



Barcelona are set to add Atlético Madrid to the list of clubs Luis Suarez cannot join this summer.