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The Freiburg collapse last weekend had the feel of a turning point. Not in the dramatic sense of a crisis, but in the subtler, more worrying way a team begins to lose its identity. 

After a thrilling battle in Turin which saw them emerge with a point, Borussia Dortmund make the quick turnaround to face VfL Wolfsburg on Matchday 4 of the Bundesliga. In what is only their second competitive fixture at the Westfalenstadion this season, it goes without saying that BVB will be keen to deliver another victory on home soil. 

Sebastian Hoeneß's side responded to their critics perfectly on Friday evening by beating St. Pauli 2-0 at Neckarstadion, easing early tension. 

When Jonathan Burkardt celebrated his 18th Bundesliga goal of the season on the final day - a strike that secured European football - it felt like the culmination of everything Mainz 05 had invested in their academy. An academy product turned captain, he gave the club something priceless: guaranteed goals. 

Dino Toppmöller's Eintracht Frankfurt side (2-0-1, 5th) walk into this match with just three days of rest - however, they made their UEFA Champions League opening match count, thrashing Turkish champions Galatasaray SK by a 5-1 result on Thursday evening at Deutsche Bank Park.

Two of the Premier League’s heavyweights collide at the Emirates this weekend as Arsenal host Manchester City in what could be an early marker in the title race.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that striker Marc Guiu needs to improve before he can become a regular part of the first-team plans this season.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dropped a big injury update ahead of the Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Chelsea attacker Alejandro Garnacho could make the starting line-up against his former club Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Manchester United have been handed a huge injury boost with Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount fit to face Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

Phil Jones is among a group of former Premier League stars to graduate from the PFA Business School, securing a Diploma in Sport Directorship.

Jamie Vardy’s storied Leicester City chapter came to an end last season, but the 38-year-old cult hero is already making headlines in Italy after joining Serie A side Cremonese.

Barcelona are enjoying a stretch of calm following a crucial victory over Newcastle in their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League opener. However, the club remains focused on the recovery of Lamine Yamal, with a clear target date in mind for his return.

Real Madrid have had a perfect start to the 2025–26 season, both in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. However, Vinicius Junior has yet to hit top form, drawing increased attention—something head coach Xabi Alonso spoke about this week.

KCB FC kicked off their FKF Premier League campaign with a commanding statement, securing a 2-0 victory over Tusker FC at the Kasarani Stadium on Friday, 19 September.