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Since last summer, Leeds have been playing like a team possessed. Determined to shake off their growing reputation as the EFL's resident bottle merchants after throwing away the title last term and losing to Derby in the playoffs, prior to the break they were looking unbeatable. Five wins on the spin without conceding a single goal had seen them recover had seen them recover from a frail February, and they sat a point clear at the top of the division - with seven points between them and third....

It's happening. It's finally happening. After 13 of the longest months in club history, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is back and has been named in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with Aston Villa. Here's our team for #AVLCHE! ? pic.twitter.com/I6sHEmwI8u — Chelsea FC (at ?) (@ChelseaFC) June 21, 2020 We haven't seen Loftus-Cheek since May 2019, when he picked up an Achilles injury during a post-season (yet pre-Europa League final) friendly against New England Revolution. It's been a long road...

ades Newcastle returned to Premier League action at an empty St James' Park with a thumping 3-0 victory over ten-man Sheffield United on Sunday afternoon. The one person who Newcastle should hope their chances fall to - but in truth do not want their chances to fall to - is Joelinton. When he had a one-on-one at 0-0, the degree to which he fluffed it was impressive even by his standards. Joelinton has scored a Premier League goal. Yes, you read that correctly. pic.twitter.com/fnsbXbQZnZ — 90min...

He's been one of the few silver linings in the dark cloud that is West Ham's Premier League season, but it looks likely that Jeremy Ngakia will be on the way out of the London Stadium after just five appearances for the Hammers. The 19-year-old right back looks to be saying farewell to the east London side amidst heavy speculation that he is being courted by some of Europe's top clubs. He has already rejected a new three-year deal worth £5,000 a week and unless a short term deal is agreed by...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hit out at the government for their dealing of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, claiming the situation in his home country of Germany looks like an entirely different planet. The UK has suffered over 42,000 deaths as a result of the virus, with only Brazil (47,869) and USA (120,688) having worse death tolls. Germany, however, has endured just shy of 9,000 fatalities. The Bundesliga was able to return back in May due to Germany's efficient dealing of the...

Barcelona have confirmed that Frenkie de Jong has injured his calf, likely ruling him out of their next game against Athletic Club – and possibly more games down the line. De Jong joined Barcelona from Ajax last summer for £67.5m. Despite the club's change in manager mid-way through the campaign, the 23-year-old has remained a regular fixture of the side, missing just three games across all competitions this season. Only one player has featured in more games for Barcelona this season than...

The football might be back, but the transfer nonsense is still coming in thick and fast. Chelsea bidding £50m for Dean Henderson? Go on then, why not. In case you need a short refresher with English football literally just back on our screens this week, Sheffield United have surpassed just about every expectation we might possibly have had of them upon their return to the top flight - and at the heart of all their success has been Henderson. The keeper, having played a starring role in getting...

News Milan travel to Lecce on Monday night in both clubs' first league match since the postponement of Serie A. Stefano Pioli's side face an uphill battle to qualify for next season's Europe League, while Lecce are fighting for survival. The Giallorossi, who achieved two back-to-back promotions to reach Italy's top flight, find themselves in 18th place - only goal difference stands between them and safety. Stefano Pioli instructing his side Milan, enduring yet another mediocre season, sit in...

You might think that Liverpool's return to Premier League action after a three-month absence, in the Merseyside Derby no less, would be the news of Sunday morning, but in 2020 Transfer Gossip > Actual Football. So, here we are, reading headlines about a Sadio Mane-Kylian Mbappe swap deal (plus £200m). Right, let's dig in, shall we? "MAAAAANNNNEEEEEEEE!" Pure drama ?⚽️ pic.twitter.com/GfRKPEB67K — Liverpool FC (at ?) (@LFC) June 21, 2020 What's Actually Been Reported Then? An 'exclusive'...

52 months ago, I thought Arsenal were going to win the league. The foundations of my house shook vigorously after Danny Welbeck had just scored the most dramatic of dramatic winners against Leicester. From that moment, fans across the country believed. They felt alive. One glanced header in the 95th minute and it looked like the title was there for the taking. Hearts raced at a million miles an hour, as that goal put the Gunners within two points of the top. That was supposed to be it. That...

Barcelona officials are pushing for fans to be allowed back into Camp Nou in time for the visit of Atlético Madrid on 1 July. The Spanish government has ruled that all matches must be played behind closed doors for the remainder of the season in an attempt to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Barcelona played behind closed doors against Leganes Spain was one of the worst-hit countries during the early stages of the pandemic, but as the country has begun to get on top of the situation,...

sure Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confessed that adding marquee signings Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech to his squad for next season has ramped up the pressure on him to deliver. The Blues agreed a £37m deal to sign Ziyech back in February and followed that up with a £47.5m move for Werner earlier this month, while the club are still working to add to that. Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz and Leicester City's Ben Chilwell have both been touted as expensive options, with Chelsea apparently one...

Virgil van Dijk has admitted he 'can't wait' to return to Premier League action this weekend, with the Dutchman describing Liverpool's final nine Premier League games as tone-setters for next season. The Reds return to action against Everton in the Merseyside derby on Sunday evening, needing just two wins to wrap up their maiden Premier League title. Van Dijk has enjoyed another monster campaign for Liverpool Van Dijk has admitted he's desperate to return to the playing field, telling the Mail...

In every level of football, when you glance at the opposition lineup there tends to be at least one player who you know, with enough gentle nudging, can see red and lose his focus. Joey Barton and Roy Keane are a few names that spring to mind. People who with enough - legal - winding up could be of detriment to their sides with some overaggressive tendencies, resulting in needless fouls and bookings. ? 'We did more than enough to win this game and we threw it again. I don't want to use...

Err...it's been a hectic summer in Paris. After Les Parisiens secured their seventh Ligue 1 title in eight years following the league's cancellation in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been a pretty busy 'off season' – if you will – for Leonardo and co. Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva will both leave PSG this summer, Leonardo confirmed First, the Brazilian sporting director announced that club stalwarts Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva would leave the club when their contracts...

Despite fielding an understrength side against Freiburg on Saturday, Bayern Munich produced a dominant display to further underline the ethos and philosophy which has gleaned near-innumerable pieces of silverware. The club secured their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title earlier in the week with victory against Werder Bremen. While mainstays such as Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer have been present for all eight campaigns, the landscape of the 2020 team is of course very different to the one...

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has become the latest Premier League star to speak out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, revealing plans to auction off some special matchworn boots to try and support the cause. Premier League players have all been wearing the words 'Black Lives Matter' on the back of their shirts during the first round of fixtures, alongside all taking a knee at the start of matches to show their support for the movement. View this post on Instagram...

Matteo Guendouzi may face disciplinary action for his altercation with Neal Maupay on Saturday, in which the midfielder grabbed the Brighton striker by the throat directly after the full-time whistle. Arsenal were on course for three much-needed points on the south coast courtesy of Nicolas Pepe's fine curling strike, but goals from Lewis Dunk and then a 95th-minute Maupay winner condemned the Gunners to their second defeat in four days. Neal Maupay hit out at the Arsenal players in his post...

Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool can enjoy a similar period of dominance akin to Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, despite Jurgen Klopp's own doubts. The Red Devils claimed over 25 major honours during Ferguson's imperious 27-year spell in charge at Old Trafford, including 13 Premier League titles and a pair of Champions League crowns. Liverpool are on course for their maiden Premier League victory this season, currently needing just two more victories to bring the title to Merseyside....

Zinedine Zidane has refuted the insinuation made by Gerard Pique that referees favour Real Madrid over Barcelona. The central defender made his comments following his side's 0-0 draw with Sevilla on Friday, with many inferring a reference to VAR's controversial decision not to award Valencia a goal in their clash against Los Blancos the day before. A dejected Pique insisted it would be 'very difficult' for Barcelona to win La Liga this season, claiming it's not 'our hands anymore'. ? IT'S...