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The opening clash of Group C takes place between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail, Qatar. Argentina would look to kick off Lionel Messi‘s final International tournament in the best manner possible when they take on Herve Renard’s Saudi Arabia, on 22nd November 2022. The Saudi on the other hand would look to erase memories of the heavy 5-0 opening day loss to Russia in 2018’s opening fixture. They’ve been clubbed…

In-form Chelsea head to Aston Villa on Sunday,  looking to continue their good form under Graham Potter. Potter’s side are showing promising signs under his watch and will be favourites against a Villa team who are yet to convince under Steven Gerrard. It’s taken little time for the former Brighton boss to stamp his authority on the team he inherited from Thomas Tuchel and a journey up to Villa Park is not exactly a daunting…

Tottenham face Everton today knowing a win will take them to within a point of leaders Arsenal. Spurs beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday to take a giant step towards the knockout stage despite a late wobble. With Arsenal and Manchester City not in action until Sunday, Tottenham bid to continue a decent run of form since their defeat to the Gunners in the north London. No team in the Premier…

Chelsea will travel to Crystal Palace in Graham Potter’s first Premier League game in charge of the club. The short trip to Selhurst Park will end Potter’s long wait for a domestic outing in charge of the side he took over earlier this month. As it stands, the former Brighton manager’s side sit seventh in the table and a win feels particularly important, as obvious as that is to say. Having worked with at least…

Liverpool make the short trip across Stanley Park to meet Everton to contest the Merseyside derby in Saturday’s early Premier League kick-off. Jurgen Klopp’s side overcame a stubborn Newcastle United on Wednesday and could perhaps use the late euphoria of the win to really set their season alight, all at the expense of their rivals no less. Such are the standards set by Manchester City, the number of dropped points already will be of huge…

Ex-Super Eagles defender turned pundit Ifeanyi Udeze opens up on his experiences with the national team, playing at the 2002 World Cup, retirement and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO How is life as a radio presenter and pundit? It’s okay. It’s something new to me, but I’m getting used to it. I mean, so far so good, its okay and there’s no problem. Did you have any challenges when you first started? Of…

Manchester United face another away test as they travel to the East Midlands to take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Erik ten Hag’s side are looking to build on a positive end to August, after adding Saturday’s 1-0 win at Southampton to our 2-1 home victory over Liverpool. Those two victories have helped push them into the top half of the Premier League table at this early stage of the season, ahead…

Chelsea survived a Leicester onslaught in the second half on Saturday to claim a morale-boosting three points, despite being reduced to 10 men for a majority of the game. Thomas Tuchel will be back on the touchline on the South Coast were he enjoyed one of his biggest wins with the Blues, running out 6-0 victors back in April over Southampton in an electric attacking display. Raheem Sterling will be hoping to continue scoring after…

Manchester United return to Premier League action this weekend to take on Southampton in their fourth game of the season. Southampton have had mixed results in the league but returned to winning ways last weekend with a 2-1 win over Leicester City. United also picked up their first league win of the season last time out with a dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday. Both sides will now be looking to…

Barcelona will welcome Manchester City to the Camp Nou tonight for a charity match promoted by Juan Carlos Unzue, which will raise funds for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) research. The former Barcelona goalkeeper was diagnosed with the condition two years ago, and club legends Xavi and Pep Guardiola will face off to help the Luzon Foundation continue their research. The clash comes at an unusual time for both clubs following the start of their league…