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Our own match and matchday previews and recaps, written by SportInsight from the match data.
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Lazio v Parma: Unbeaten hosts have chance to move ahead of Inter
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Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur: Maddison's return lifts Spurs before London derby
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Napoli v AS Roma: Unbeaten visitors face absence test two points off top
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Coventry City v Fulham: One point separates sides across relegation line
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Analysis
Rashford’s hip injury puts Manchester United Champions League milestone in doubt
Marcus Rashford is one appearance away from drawing level with Bill Foulkes and Ronny Johnsen for Manchester United in the Champions League, but a hip injury…
Injury
Kulusevski ends 526-day injury absence before Tottenham’s trip to Chelsea
Dejan Kulusevski’s first Tottenham appearance in 526 days came in the 86th minute of Monday’s 3-1 win over Coventry City. The Sweden international is back after…
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Lazio v Parma: Unbeaten hosts have chance to move ahead of Inter
Lazio enter their Week 8 meeting with Parma unbeaten and level on 19 points with Serie A leaders Inter. Parma are 19th but level on points with the first safe…
Injury
Gallagher’s fitness setback gives Maddison first Tottenham start in 18 months
Conor Gallagher was deemed unfit to start against Coventry City, according to Spurs Web, opening the door for James Maddison to make his first Tottenham start…
Analysis
Rashford’s hip injury puts Manchester United Champions League milestone in doubt
Marcus Rashford is one appearance away from drawing level with Bill Foulkes and Ronny Johnsen for Manchester United in the Champions League, but a hip injury…
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Injury
Kulusevski ends 526-day injury absence before Tottenham’s trip to Chelsea
Dejan Kulusevski’s first Tottenham appearance in 526 days came in the 86th minute of Monday’s 3-1 win over Coventry City. The Sweden international is back after…
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Lazio v Parma: Unbeaten hosts have chance to move ahead of Inter
Lazio enter their Week 8 meeting with Parma unbeaten and level on 19 points with Serie A leaders Inter. Parma are 19th but level on points with the first safe…
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Injury
Gallagher’s fitness setback gives Maddison first Tottenham start in 18 months
Conor Gallagher was deemed unfit to start against Coventry City, according to Spurs Web, opening the door for James Maddison to make his first Tottenham start…
Coach
Fàbregas rejects Manchester United successor talk and defends Carrick
Cesc Fàbregas has refused to entertain speculation that he could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, calling the question disrespectful to the United…
Coach
Juventus still trust Spalletti as Pioli emerges as a contingency
Stefano Pioli would be Juventus’ caretaker choice if Luciano Spalletti were dismissed, La Repubblica reports, as relayed by ViolaNews. The report says the club…
Analysis
De Zerbi explains Fernandes’ absence as Tottenham climb out of relegation zone
Tottenham’s first league win of the campaign came with Mateus Fernandes on the bench after just two days of training, Roberto De Zerbi said. The manager also…
Analysis
Webb defends Botman yellow card and says a red would also have stood
Howard Webb says VAR was right not to overturn Sven Botman’s yellow card against Aston Villa, even though a red card for the same tackle would also have…
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Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur: Maddison's return lifts Spurs before London derby
James Maddison heads into Tottenham Hotspur's London derby at Chelsea after scoring on his first start in nearly 18 months. Spurs sit one point above the…
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Napoli v AS Roma: Unbeaten visitors face absence test two points off top
AS Roma take their unbeaten Serie A start to Napoli in Week 8, sitting two points behind leaders Inter. The visitors have several absences to manage, while…
Injury
Jesus Rodriguez faces long absence as Como prepare for Manchester United
Jesus Rodriguez will miss Como’s Champions League meeting with Manchester United after injuring himself in training, and Cesc Fabregas expects the forward to be…
Analysis
Maddison’s return gives Tottenham a creative lift in 3‑1 win
James Maddison scored on his first Tottenham start in nearly 18 months, giving Spurs a timely creative boost in a 3-1 win over Coventry and their first Premier…
Analysis
Maddison scores against Coventry, then reportedly apologises for badge kiss
James Maddison’s first shot on target brought Tottenham a goal, a 3-1 win and an awkward celebration to explain. The midfielder scored against hometown club…
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Coventry City v Fulham: One point separates sides across relegation line
Coventry City sit one place and one point above Fulham heading into their Premier League meeting on Saturday. Four injuries limit Coventry’s options, while…
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Arsenal v Everton: Four defenders out as hosts chase Manchester City
Arsenal are without four defenders for Everton’s visit, with the second-placed hosts three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. Everton arrive…
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Cagliari face Bologna seeking response to four-goal Monza defeat
Cagliari return home after losing 4-0 at Monza, with Bologna visiting for Week 8 of Serie A. The hosts sit seventh, while Bologna are 15th and just one point…
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Como v Sassuolo: Hosts seek to build on Fiorentina win against depleted visitors
Sassuolo visit Como with five players ruled out as they look to respond to a 4-2 defeat at Frosinone. Como enter the Serie A Week 8 fixture after a 3-1 away win…
Analysis
Srna names Modrić and Çalhanoğlu as Shakhtar transfer wishes
Darijo Srna says he would like Luka Modrić or Hakan Çalhanoğlu at Shakhtar Donetsk, as the club’s sporting director prepares his young side for a Champions…
Coach
Dwight Yorke backs Eddie Howe as Michael Carrick’s potential successor at Manchester United
Dwight Yorke says Eddie Howe “stands out” as the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick if Manchester United part company with their head coach. It is…
Team news
Martinez doubt and Yoro suspension leave United facing defensive calls before Como
Lisandro Martinez’s absence from Tuesday’s training has put his place in Manchester United’s squad for Como in doubt, while Leny Yoro is suspended for…
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Aston Villa v Manchester City: Leaders chase eighth win with Haaland doubtful
Manchester City visit Aston Villa after winning all seven of their opening Premier League matches, but Erling Haaland is doubtful and P. Foden is suspended…
Analysis
Juventus give Spalletti three matches to answer Lazio defeat
Juventus are eighth in Serie A with 11 points from seven matches, and Luciano Spalletti’s position is now tied to the response over the next three games…
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Tottenham Hotspur 3‑1 Coventry City: Marmoush restores lead to secure first league win
Omar Marmoush restored Tottenham Hotspur's lead nine minutes after Coventry City equalised, before Ben Davies sealed a 3-1 victory in stoppage time. Tottenham's…
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Torino v Monza: two straight wins meet a nine-match scoring run
Torino enter Friday’s Serie A meeting with Monza after back-to-back victories, while the visitors have scored in nine consecutive matches. Three points separate…
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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest: Visitors seek end to three-game losing run
Nottingham Forest head to Ipswich Town on Friday after three consecutive defeats, sitting 19th and one point from safety. Morgan Gibbs-White is doubtful as he…
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Lazio’s 3‑0 Juventus win headlines a 37-goal Serie A round
Lazio swept past Juventus, Venezia beat Napoli for their first league points, and Inter stayed top after coming from behind to win at Bologna.
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Brighton thrash Palace 5‑0 as City stay top after Week 7
Brighton’s 5-0 win over Crystal Palace was the round’s biggest scoreline, while Manchester City preserved a three-point lead at the top.
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Monza 4‑0 Cagliari: Varela double delivers biggest win of the season
Gustavo Varela scored twice and supplied an assist as Monza beat Cagliari 4-0 for their biggest victory of the season. Eddy Kouadio opened the scoring before…
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Parma 0‑3 Torino: Simeone double seals biggest win of the season
Giovanni Simeone scored twice and Che Adams added another as Torino beat Parma 3-0 for their biggest victory of the season. Torino scored with all three of…
Analysis
Souness targets Saka over Forest incident, questioning Arsenal’s influence on referees
Graeme Souness has turned Arsenal’s win over Nottingham Forest into a debate about Bukayo Saka’s conduct and whether players’ reactions can sway a referee. The…
Team news
Kulusevski returns as Tottenham end winless start with 3‑1 Coventry win
Dejan Kulusevski was back in Tottenham’s squad after more than 500 days out, coming off the bench as Spurs beat Coventry 3-1. The win ended Tottenham’s winless…
Injury
Bergvall and Savio to miss Tottenham’s Coventry clash with injuries
Lucas Bergvall and Savio are set to miss Tottenham Hotspur’s meeting with Coventry City after being ruled out for the next few weeks, Spurs Web reports…
Analysis
Arsenal held talks with Pochettino after his 2018 vow never to manage them
Mauricio Pochettino’s public vow never to manage Arsenal was followed a year later by reported talks with the club after Tottenham dismissed him. The…
Team news
Monza make four changes as Cagliari name Nzola up front
Four changes reshape Monza’s starting XI for Cagliari’s visit, with Dany Mota and Jay Robinson coming into the attack and Manga Foe Ondoa and Saba Goglichidze…
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Sunderland fans to use official coaches for Tyne-Wear derby at St James’ Park
Sunderland supporters travelling to St James’ Park for the Tyne-Wear derby will use official coaches, after Northumbria Police recommended the measure to the…
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Inter and Shakhtar set Tuesday plans ahead of Champions League meeting
Inter and Shakhtar Donetsk will prepare for Wednesday’s Champions League meeting at separate venues on Tuesday, with Inter based at Appiano Gentile and Shakhtar…
Analysis
Arsenal’s December schedule reshaped around derby and Manchester United TV games
Arsenal’s December league calendar now puts the north London derby and the home meeting with Manchester United on Sundays at 4.30pm, with four fixtures moved or…
Analysis
Ellie Carpenter sees a new Chelsea taking shape after 6‑2 Tottenham win
Chelsea have scored 25 goals in an unbeaten start to the season, and Ellie Carpenter says the numbers reflect more than a prolific attack: this team is building…
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Everton 0‑2 Chelsea: Pedro Neto double lifts visitors into fourth
Pedro Neto scored in the 46th and 90th minutes as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 to move into fourth and end the hosts’ eight-match unbeaten run. Chelsea recorded…
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Brighton’s December schedule set as Bournemouth kick-off moves to 8.15pm
Brighton’s trip to Bournemouth will start at 8.15pm on Wednesday 2 December, 15 minutes later than originally scheduled, as four of the Seagulls’ December…
Coach
Juventus back Spalletti despite Lazio defeat and Tudor comparison
Juventus are not planning to dismiss Luciano Spalletti immediately after their 3-0 home defeat by Lazio, Stadiosport.it reports. The result has intensified…
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Crystal Palace’s December fixture changes include new dates for United and Sunderland
Crystal Palace’s December calendar now includes a Sunday home date with Manchester United and a Sunday trip to Sunderland, with all three of the club’s…
Coach
Juventus reportedly back Spalletti despite 3‑0 Lazio defeat
Juventus are not expected to make an immediate change in the dugout, despite Luciano Spalletti’s public doubts after a 3-0 home defeat by Lazio…
Suspension
Man Utd players reportedly told not to speak after Leeds draw
Bruno Fernandes told reporters he was “not allowed” to speak after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Leeds United, according to The Sun, as cited by Metro. The…
Analysis
De Zerbi takes Tottenham to Marbella for a mini pre-season as Spurs seek a reset
Roberto De Zerbi used Tottenham’s nine-day gap between matches for a Marbella training camp, aiming to make up for a disrupted pre-season and build stronger…
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Roma need a first Champions League win without Dybala against Slovan
Paulo Dybala will miss Roma’s meeting with Slovan Bratislava for several weeks, leaving Gian Piero Gasperini without the forward as his side chase their first…
Coach
Corradi under pressure as Sampdoria sink to joint-bottom after Arezzo defeat
Bernardo Corradi’s future is under scrutiny after Sampdoria’s 2-1 home defeat to Arezzo left them joint-bottom with four points from seven matches…
Match recap
Spalletti to reassess his approach after Juventus’ 3‑0 defeat to Lazio
Luciano Spalletti says he will review both his communication with Juventus and the team’s working methods after a 3-0 home defeat by Lazio that left him…
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