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Liverpool are currently in a poor moment, having lost three of their last four matches in all competitions – the latest of those defeats coming against Man United on Sunday. Arne Slot’s side are struggling to gel, and in particular, their big-money summer signings are not stepping up.

Juventus star Kenan Yildiz is excited to face Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, but plays down comparisons with Alessandro Del Piero: ‘I want to build my own history.’

Leeds have had an encouraging start to their Premier League return, but they were left very disappointing by their 2-0 defeat to Burnley on Saturday. Daniel Farke’s side went down to goals from Lesley Ugochukwu and Loum Tchaouna, with the result also meaning that the two teams are now only separated by one point in the league table.

Sky Sport Italia pundits argue that Kevin De Bruyne will provide fewer assists at Napoli as the Belgian star has gone from Manchester City’s ‘chances creator’ to ‘roaming playmaker’ at the Stadio Maradona.

Paris Saint Germain's Desire Doue. (REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane)

Newcastle had a good summer transfer window in terms of arrivals, and aside from Alexander Isak, they held on their best players. One of those was Tino Livramento, who has attracted interest from Man City in recent months.

Luca Marchegiani argues that the ‘most worrying thing’ about Juventus’ 2-0 loss in Como is that the Bianconeri didn’t have a shot on target until minute 89, while Beppe Bergomi feels the Old Lady does not have a clear identity.

The head coach of Port City FC, Charles Boateng, has been directed to step aside following the team’s 1-1 draw against Great Olympics in the Access Bank Division One League.According to sources, the decision was taken by the club’s management on Monday, less than 24 hours after the stalemate with Great Olympics.The decision, however, has attracted varied views among supporters. While some have backed the club, there are others who believe the coach is the right man for the job and must remain in charge.Under Charles Boateng, Port City FC have been one of the competitive sides in the Access Bank Division One League this season.Since the 2025/26 campaign commenced, the coach and his side have won two matches, drawn one and lost one.With seven points, the team sits sixth in the Division One League table and just three points behind Na God FC, the team leading the table.Sources have indicated that the management of Port City FC is set to meet to deliberate on a final decision to determine the fate of Coach Charles Boateng.

Scott McTominay trained with the rest of the team on Monday on the eve of a Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven, but Rasmus Hojlund remained on the sidelines and will miss the trip to the Netherlands.

Juventus have gone more than one month without winning, and Igor Tudor has collected one fewer point than Thiago Motta after seven Serie A rounds.

Massimiliano Allegri didn’t watch Rafael Leao take a penalty kick against Fiorentina last night, but the Portuguese converted it for a 2-1 win at San Siro.

Fabio Capello praises Cristian Chivu and highlights the team’s unity under the new coach: ‘He has completed the most important, yet most delicate mission.’

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Ghana international Kojo Oppong Peprah has hailed his OGC Nice teammates for their overall performance following victory against Olympique Lyon in the French Ligue 1.Peprah, who recently made his debut for Ghana started and played full throttle of the match as his outfit cruised to a 3-2 win over Lyon on Saturday.The young Ghanaian defender produced a good performance throughout the game, contributing to Nices victory in the round 8 clash, held at the Allianz Riviera.Three points, great team performance he wrote on Instagram while expressing his joy about his outfit victory.Nice wasted no time stamping their authority on the match, with Melvin Bard opening the scoring early to set the tone for the side before Lyon leveled the pegging in the 29th-minute through Pavel Sulc.In the 35th-minute, the home team scored to restore their lead in the game through Sofiane Diop as they went to the halftime break with the advantage.Nice showcased determination and resilience in the second half, with Hicham Boudaoui scoring to cement victory for the home team.Lyon managed to reduce the3 deficit deep into stoppage time through Pavel Sulc, completing a brace in the high-stake clash.The 21-year-old has been impressive for OGC Nice, making eight appearances in the French Ligue 1 and scoring one goal across the period.

Everton could be handed a major boost in their bid to secure Jack Grealish on a permanent deal next summer, with reports suggesting the winger could be available for under £50 million.