Liverpool can ensure progression to the Europa League knockout round playoffs - at the very least - when LASK Linz head to Anfield for Thursday's Group E contest. The Merseyside meeting will pit first against worst, as the Reds lead the way in the section with nine points, while the Austrian side have just three to their name and sit bottom as a result.
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Fabio Grosso sacked by Lyon
According to L’Équipe and RMC Sport, Fabio Grosso has been sacked as manager of Olympique Lyonnais
The Italian replaced Laurent Blanc in September but only managed one win in his seven games in charge.
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Liverpool target Manchester United game for goalkeeper Alisson’s return
Jürgen Klopp has allayed Liverpool concerns that Alisson faces a lengthy spell out of action and hopes the influential goalkeeper will be fit to face Manchester United on 17 December
Liverpool feared an extended layoff for their first-choice keeper after he sustained a hamstring injury late in the 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Saturday.
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Bentancur blocks Juventus bid for Tottenham midfielder Hojbjerg
Former Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has sustained another serious injury, which means Tottenham Hotspur are less likely to sell Pierre-Emil Hojbjerg to the Bianconeri in January
The Old Lady has been looking towards potential reinforcements in the January transfer window in order to make a genuine Scudetto push.
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Everton to make formal appeal to Premier League by Friday after 10-point deduction
Everton will submit a formal appeal to the independent commission which handed them an unprecedented 10-point Premier League deduction by Friday's deadline
The Toffees received the biggest sporting sanction in Premier League history after being found to have breached financial rules.
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Ten Hag refuses to blame Onana after Manchester United’s Galatasaray draw
Erik ten Hag bemoaned the number of goals Manchester United have conceded in the Champions League this season but refused to lay the blame at the door of the goalkeeper, André Onana
United have now conceded 14 goals in five matches to leave them bottom of Group A with only a slim chance of reaching the last 16.
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Extraordinary comeback from Nerazzurri
Inter managed an extraordinary comeback from 3-0 down to a Joao Mario hat-trick to hold Benfica 3-3 with Marko Arnautovic, Davide Frattesi and Alexis Sanchez
The Nerazzurri had already booked their ticket to the knockouts, so could massively rotate the squad, including a debut for Emil Audero in goal.
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Nico Paz overwhelmed after scoring first Real Madrid goal in Napoli victory
Real Madrid continued their 100% record in this season’s Champions League with an excellent 4-2 victory over Napoli at the Santiago Bernabeu
Two late goals secured the win, the first of which came from Nico Paz, who scored his first senior goal for the club in the process.
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The Gunners fire themselves into the UCL knockouts as Lens fail to qualify
Arsenal were hoping to secure qualification from Group B as they hosted Lens at the Emirates on matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League
However, Lens arrived full of confidence after making the Gunners misfire in the reverse fixture with a historic 2-1 win. A win wouldn’t be enough to take Lens to second in the group due to their head-to-head record with PSV.
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Alisson and Diogo Jota set for spell on sidelines through injury
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and forward Diogo Jota face spells on the sidelines because of injury
Both players were injured during Liverpool's 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Saturday.
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Erik ten Hag tells players to keep cool against Galatasaray
Erik ten Hag is clear that Manchester United have to remain cool-headed to handle the hostile atmosphere at Galatasaray in their crucial Champions League group game on Wednesday
Ten Hag’s side are bottom of Group A on three points, one behind the Turkish champions and, in second place, Copenhagen, with the leaders, Bayern Munich, on 12.
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Ancelotti can make Real Madrid history with victory over former club Napoli
Real Madrid host Napoli on Matchday 5 of the 2023-24 Champions League group stages on Wednesday evening, knowing that a victory over the Italian champions would ensure that they are a top seed for the knockout stage draw
If they are able to do so, it would also be a historic moment for head coach Carlo Ancelotti. If the Italian leads Real Madrid to victory over his former side, he will match Miguel Munoz’s tally of 41 victories in the Champions League.
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Arteta: 'We want to be top of the group and we must win'
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he still has something to prove in Europe as he looks to guide his team into the Champions League knockout stages
Arteta's side host Lens at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, needing just a point to progress to the last 16.
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Eddie Howe criticises last-gasp PSG penalty call
Eddie Howe was unable to suppress the feeling of injustice after his gallant Newcastle team were unhinged in stoppage time by a controversial penalty at Paris Saint-Germain
Newcastle looked to be en route to a famous 1-0 win that would have given them control of their Champions League last‑16 destiny before their final group-phase tie at home against Milan.
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Mbappé levels at the death from the spot to save PSG from defeat to Magpies
Alexander Isak opened proceedings in the first half, as Les Parisiens struggled to net in open play
PSG now face a crunch final away trip to Dortmund to determine their progression in the competition. Meanwhile, Newcastle keep their hopes of qualifying alive.
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Barcelona qualify for knockout stages with comeback victory against Porto
Barcelona came through a very shaky start to pick up an excellent victory over Porto at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
It is a result that ensures that the Catalans will be playing in the Champions League knockout stages, something that they missed out on last season.
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Dortmund beat Milan to qualify for the knockout stages
Borussia Dortmund overcame AC Milan 3-1 at the San Siro to ensure they will qualify for the Champions League knockout stages
However, after a lightning start, Dortmund would be caught counting their lucky stars for finding themselves in an early lead.
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City seal top spot as Álvarez caps fightback win against RB Leipzig
Pep Guardiola was proud of his players’ fight when transforming what appeared certain defeat when Manchester City trailed 2-0 at half-time into a late victory
In introducing Julián Álvarez and Jérémy Doku early in the second half, Guardiola performed a masterstroke.
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Atletico Madrid give Lazio Champions League ticket
Lazio have qualified for the Champions League Round of 16, as Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid did them a favour beating Feyenoord this evening
In the earlier kick-off, Ciro Immobile had come off the bench to score twice and secure their 2-0 victory over rock bottom Celtic.
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Pep urges Man City to wrap up top spot
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has emphasised the importance of his team locking down top spot in their Champions League group
The holders take on RB Leipzig at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday in their fifth Group G game, having won four out of four so far.
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Palace fear Cheick Doucouré is out for season with achilles injury
Crystal Palace fear that Cheick Doucouré could miss the rest of the season after injuring his achilles during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Luton that also saw Eberechi Eze suffer an injury setback
Doucouré, who attracted strong interest from Liverpool in the summer after being named as Palace’s player of the year last season, left Kenilworth Road on crutches after being taken off on a stretcher in the 54th minute.
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Eddie Howe on ‘defining moment’ of Newcastle vs PSG Champions League clash
Speaking ahead of a vital Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe spoke about the motivation of his side heading into a match which could realistically end their Champions League adventure
“The fear of failure is a motivating factor in my career, everything is geared to avoid the feeling of losing and the getting that elation of winning,” began Howe.
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Dortmund coach Terzic praises Milan defence and San Siro atmosphere
Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic was full of praise for Milan’s defensive resilience and the ‘emotional’ atmosphere at San Siro during his pre-match press conference on Monday evening
Die Borussen will travel to Milan to face Stefano Pioli’s side on Tuesday in the penultimate fixture of the 2023-24 Champions League group stage.
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Ronaldo asks referee to overturn penalty he won
Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his goalscoring exploits but on Monday night the Al-Nassr forward convinced the referee not to award him a penalty
The 38-year-old went down in the second minute after a challenge in his side's Asian Champions League 0-0 draw with Iranian side Persepolis.
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Gary O’Neil laments VAR after Willian’s two penalties help Fulham beat Wolves
At this stage Gary O’Neil could be forgiven for wondering if VAR has been designed purely to drive him mad
Clear and obvious? All that was beyond debate when Harry Wilson tumbled over João Gomes’s outstretched leg in added time was that the Fulham substitute had taken advantage of the Wolves midfielder’s naivety.
Source: theguardian.com
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Girona go back joint-top but cannot seal victory in frantic battle with Athletic Club
Girona moved a point clear of Real Madrid on Monday night, after their draw with Athletic was enough to secure top spot once more, even if it was tinged with disappointment that it might be more
The game started off as it would go on: both teams committing players forward, pressing where possible, and conceding or creating plenty of chances.
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Four goal thriller ends level in Verona
Hellas Verona and Lecce had to settle for a point after goals from Remi Oudin, Cyril Ngonge, Joan Gonzalez and Milan Djuric
Ngonge was brought down by Dorgu 10 yards off the byline five minutes in. The Lecce wideman dusted himself off to take the free kick, before firing a shot-cross over the bar.
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Match of the day
Girona will be bidding to record their 12th victory of what has been an incredible 2023-24 La Liga campaign to date when they take on Athletic Bilbao in a mouthwatering contest on Monday night. The home side were top of the table going in to the gameweek, picking up 34 points from their opening 13 matches, while Athletic sit in fifth position, boasting 24 points from their first 13 games in a strong start.
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Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez to turn to veterans for crucial Porto clash in Champions League
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is feeling the pressure after a poor run of form of late, and it comes at the worst time, with a gauntlet run facing Xavi
The Blaugrana face Porto, Atletico Madrid and Girona, their closest rivals in the Champions League, and two of the three sides ahead of them in La Liga.
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Bellingham on target as Real Madrid sweep aside Cádiz
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo struck twice and Jude Bellingham was also on target as the visitors enjoyed a 3-0 win at Cádiz in La Liga on Sunday to move to the top of the standings
Real went ahead after 14 minutes when Rodrygo cut into the area and fired a superb shot into the top-right corner.
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Garnacho wonder goal helps United to win at Everton
Alejandro Garnacho smashed in a sensational goal-of-the-season contender as Manchester United beat Everton in the Toffees' first game since their 10-point deduction
Garnacho's incredible third-minute effort silenced the fiery home faithful at Goodison Park, as fans vented their fury with anti-Premier League protests following their unprecedented sanction.
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David ends goal drought as OL’s struggles continue
Lyon were looking to record successive victories for the first time in 6 months as they hosted Lille at the Groupama Stadium in Ligue 1’s late Sunday kick-off
Meanwhile, Lille travelled to Lyon with the hope of returning to winning ways following a frustrating draw with Toulouse before the international break.
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Watkins delivers clinical edge in Villa win and third straight loss for Spurs
Sometimes it is easy to be led by the scoreboard. This was a pulsating battle between two clubs energised by smart managerial appointments
There is a temptation to argue that the turning point came when Aston Villa somehow went in level at half-time, allowing Unai Emery to bend the game to his will with a double substitution that gave a previously rampant Tottenham Hotspur more questions to answer during the second half.
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Derby d’Italia all square
Lautaro Martinez replied to the Dusan Vlahovic opener, as the top of the table showdown between Juventus and Inter ends in a stalemate
There were only two points separating the top teams going into this massive Derby d’Italia.
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Derby d'Italia
Juve trail leaders Inter by just two points in the standings, so victory in Turin would take them above their old foes and back to the summit, after a long spell in the Nerazzurri's shadow. (Source: Sports Mole)
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Juventus vs. Inter Milan: Preview
Juventus racked up five straight wins before the international break to pull within touching distance of top spot in Serie A
The Serie A weekend reaches its crescendo on Sunday evening, as Juventus host Scudetto rivals Inter Milan in the Derby d'Italia - the 181st league meeting between two Italian giants.
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Everton vs Manchester United: Preview
United’s 13 goals in the Premier League this season is three fewer than any other side in the top 12
Everton’s first game since receiving a 10-point deduction from the Premier League sees them play host to Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday.
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Arsenal go top with late Harvets goal at Brentford
Substitute Kai Havertz's late header took Arsenal to the top of the Premier League with a dramatic win at Brentford.
In Mikel Arteta's 200th game in charge of the Gunners, Havertz's 89th-minute goal rescued a largely forgettable display in west London.
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Alexander-Arnold rescues Liverpool draw at Man City
Erling Haaland has now scored against every Premier League side he has faced except Brentford
Trent Alexander-Arnold's late equaliser gave Liverpool a point at Manchester City in the meeting of the Premier League's top two at Etihad Stadium.
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Gordon caps Newcastle’s rampant win as James red adds to Chelsea misery
Champions League qualification at Stamford Bridge seems fanciful in the extreme
Long before the final whistle one thing was crystal clear; Newcastle’s players were prepared to jump through hoops of metaphorical fire for Eddie Howe.
Source: theguardian.com
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Match of the day
To Jurgen Klopp's chagrin, Liverpool occupy a spot in the Saturday lunchtime Premier League kickoff following the international break, as the Reds take on Manchester City in a top-of-the-table spectacular at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola's treble winners are only one point clear of their Merseyside counterparts heading into the weekend's headline fixture, although the hosts' winning streak came to an end in phenomenal circumstances two weekends ago.
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10 things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend
A mouthwatering clash in Manchester while Forest making do without Awoniyi and Everton hosting in a real cauldron
Lots to look forward to when the Premier League returns.
Source: theguardian.com
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How Xabi Alonso's 'Neverkusen' are challenging Bayern Munich
The Bundesliga conversation has been dominated this season by Harry Kane and his record-breaking scoring exploits - yet Bayern Munich are not even top of the league
That honour at the final international break of 2023 goes to Bayer Leverkusen, who have been even more dominant than perennial champions Bayern.
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Match of the day
The Parc des Princes is the venue for the resumption of Ligue 1 football on Friday evening, as Paris Saint-Germain welcome Monaco to the capital for an intriguing contest. Luis Enrique's side rose to their rightful place at the summit of the rankings by defeating Reims 3-0 last time out, while Adi Hutter's troops were held to a 0-0 draw by Le Havre a fortnight ago.
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Kylian Mbappé to captain Les Parisiens in Marqunihos’ absence
PSG will be hoping to extend their advantage at the top of Ligue 1 on Friday night as they face third-placed Monaco as the French top flight returns for the first time after the international break
Luis Enrique will be forced to make changes in defence and midfield for the top-of-the-table clash as he will be without his captain Marquinhos who has suffered a hamstring injury.
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Liverpool plan partial opening of new Anfield Road stand in December
Liverpool plan to partially open the upper tier of their new Anfield Road stand when they face Manchester United on 17 December
The club is conducting an £80m upgrade to lift capacity by 7,000 to 61,000.
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Milan agree contract terms with Miranda
Reports suggest that Milan have now agreed to the terms of a contract with Juan Miranda, who has just seven months left on his deal with Real Betis
The Rossoneri have been looking for a new left back since the summer transfer window, having decided to cut Fode Ballo-Toure from Stefano Pioli’s squad.
Source: football-italia.net
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Problems pile up for Diego Alonso and Sevilla following two fresh injury concerns
Diego Alonso has had a very tough start to life as Sevilla manager. Since taking over from Jose Luis Mendilibar in October, he has failed to win any of his six matches in La Liga and the Champions League
It doesn’t get easier for Sevilla and Alonso, as they make the trip to Donostia-San Sebastian this weekend to take on Real Sociedad. To make matters worse, they will be without Erik Lamela and Suso, with both players having picked up injuries during the international break.
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Thomas Tuchel criticises timing of Bayern Munich’s game
Speaking at the press conference ahead of Bayern Munich’s away game against 1.FC Köln tonight, head coach Thomas Tuchel has criticised the timing of the game after the international break
On the scheduling of the game, Tuchel said: “This is of course a very, very, very unfortunate appointment, when I say this as a coach, it will be used again as an excuse. But it’s not. If you have heard Jürgen Klopp, he will play against Manchester City on Saturday noon.”