13/08/2023 Football
13/08/2023 Football – Plenty of Football today. There are two fixtures in the Premier League: Brentford v Tottenham and Chelsea v Liverpool.
13/08/2023 Football – Premier League – Brentford v Tottenham
Summer signing Mark Flekken is set to make his Brentford debut, while David Raya is close to joining Arsenal. Nathan Collins, the club’s record signing, may also debut. Bryan Mbeumo is fit, Frank Onyeka and Ivan Toney were taken off and will be monitored, and Tottenham might start Richarlison due to Harry Kane’s potential move to Bayern Munich.
Facts
- ⚽️ Mark Flekken is poised for his Brentford debut, as David Raya nears a move to Arsenal.
- 🛡️ Nathan Collins, a club-record signing, might also play his first game for Brentford.
- 🏥 Bryan Mbeumo is fit despite being withdrawn in the previous friendly.
- 🤕 Frank Onyeka was subbed off and will be assessed, and Ivan Toney is suspended until 2024.
- 🏟️ With Harry Kane’s potential move, Tottenham could start Richarlison at the Gtech Community Stadium.
- ⚽️ James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, and Guglielmo Vicario await debuts, while Rodrigo Bentancur and Ryan Sessegnon are long-term absentees.
- 🏆 Brentford has won 2 out of 10 league matches against Tottenham, with their last home win in 1948.
- 🏠 Brentford had a strong home record in 2022-23 but has won the opening league fixture only twice in the last 11 seasons.
- 🐝 Brentford is unbeaten in nine Premier League London derbies and has a mixed record without David Raya.
- ⚽️ Tottenham featured in high-scoring matches last season but struggled defensively.
- 🏟️ Tottenham often scores in their opening league matches but has only one clean sheet in the last 13 top-flight games.
- 🇦🇺 Ange Postecoglou is the first Australian Premier League manager; Richarlison aims to become the third Brazilian with 50 Premier League goals.
13/08/2023 Football – Premier League – Chelsea v Liverpool
Chelsea may debut summer signings like Nicolas Jackson and Axel Disasi, but Christopher Nkunku could be out until January due to a knee injury. Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister are set to debut, while Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic are recovering from recent injuries. Recent encounters between Chelsea and Liverpool have ended in draws.
Facts
- ⚽ Chelsea may debut Nicolas Jackson and Axel Disasi, but Christopher Nkunku’s debut might be delayed due to a knee injury.
- ⚽ Wesley Fofana is absent due to knee surgery, while Benoit Badiashile is recovering from a hamstring issue.
- ⚽ New Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino is likely to keep Kepa Arrizabalaga as the goalkeeper over Robert Sanchez.
- ⚽ Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister are poised to debut for Liverpool.
- ⚽ Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic are recovering from recent injuries.
- ⚽ Recent Chelsea-Liverpool encounters have all ended in draws.
- ⚽ Chelsea hasn’t won in eight consecutive home matches, and they’ve won their opening Premier League game 20 times.
- ⚽ Liverpool hasn’t lost an opening league game in the past 10 seasons.
- ⚽ Mohamed Salah has scored in Liverpool’s opening Premier League game in all six of his seasons with the club.
13/08/2023 Football – Scottish Premiership – Aberdeen v Celtic
Aberdeen and Celtic, the two Scottish sides guaranteed European group stage football, face off with Aberdeen seeking their first victory of the campaign and Celtic aiming to maintain their winning start.
Facts
- Aberdeen started their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Livingston, while Celtic won 4-2 against Ross County.
- Aberdeen’s new signings Nicky Devlin and Slobodan Rubezic made their debuts.
- Celtic’s Maik Nawrocki and David Turnbull scored in their opening match.
- Aberdeen failed to score in all four league meetings against Celtic last season.
- Aberdeen faces Stirling Albion next in the League Cup, followed by a Europa League playoff.
- Celtic has a three-point lead over rivals Rangers after their opening win.
- Celtic’s recent record against Aberdeen includes a 12-0 aggregate victory in the previous season.
Probable Lineups
- Aberdeen’s probable lineup features Shayden Morris and Jonny Hayes on the wings.
- Celtic’s likely lineup includes newcomers Maik Nawrocki and Matt O’Riley.
13/08/2023 Football – Other Games
OTHER FOOTBALL – SUNDAY 13 AUGUST
12:00am UK SUN / 7:00pm ET SAT
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – Forge v York
Canada – OneSoccer
Caribbean – Flow Sports
USA – Fox Sports 2
12:30pm UK / 7:30am ET
BELGIAN PRO LEAGUE – Sint-Truidense v Anderlecht
Canada – DAZN
South Africa – ESPN Africa
USA – ESPN+
3:00pm UK / 11:00am ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Atletico MG v Bahia
USA – Paramount+
5:30pm UK / 12:30pm ET
BELGIAN PRO LEAGUE – Charleroi v Standard Liege
Canada – DAZN
South Africa – ESPN 2 Africa
USA – ESPN+
6:30pm UK / 1:30pm ET
IRISH PREMIER DIVISION – Derry City v Drogheda United
International – LOITV
6:30pm UK / 1:30pm ET
SPANISH LA LIGA 2 – Albacete v Espanyol
International – LaLiga+
USA – ESPN+
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
TURKISH SUPER LIG – Fenerbahce v Gaziantep
Canada – beIN Sports 5
USA – beIN Sports 5
8:00pm UK / 3:00pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – America MG v Goias
USA – Paramount+
8:00pm UK / 3:00pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Corinthians v Coritiba
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+
8:00pm UK / 3:00pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Gremio v Fluminese
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+
9:30pm UK / 4:30pm ET
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – Pacific v Atletico Ottawa
Canada – OneSoccer
Caribbean – Flow Sports
USA – Fox Soccer Plus
10:30pm UK / 5:30pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Flamengo v Sao Paulo
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+
10:30pm UK / 5:30pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Fortaleza v Santos
USA – Paramount+
13/08/2023 Football Gossip & News
- Chelsea Close to Caicedo Deal: Chelsea is on the brink of signing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for £115m, snubbing Liverpool. The contract is until June 2031 with an option for an extra year.
- Chelsea Wins Lavia Pursuit: Chelsea is set to beat Liverpool in signing 19-year-old Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton for £55m.
- Schmeichel to Replace Kepa at Chelsea: Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is set to join Chelsea from Nice, replacing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who will join Real Madrid on loan.
- Brighton Eyes Adams and Kudus: Brighton shows interest in Tyler Adams of Leeds and Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus to replace Caicedo.
- Guardiola’s Priority – Lucas Paqueta: Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola makes signing West Ham’s Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta his top priority after Kevin de Bruyne’s injury.
- West Ham’s Bid for Wahi: West Ham plans a bid for Montpellier’s French striker Elye Wahi, also targeted by Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Bayern’s Kane Shirt Sales: Bayern Munich expects to recoup some of Harry Kane’s transfer fee from replica shirt sales.
- Tottenham’s Record Fee for A-list Striker: Tottenham plans to break their record transfer fee of £55m to sign a replacement for Harry Kane.
- Everton’s Talks with Iwobi: Everton continues talks with Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi over a new contract.
- Neymar’s Potential Return to Barcelona: Neymar is “excited” about a potential return to Barcelona from Paris St-Germain, but coach Xavi has concerns.
- Real Sociedad Rules Out van de Beek: Real Sociedad rules out signing Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek from Manchester United.
Additional Information
- Liverpool Owner at Stamford Bridge: Liverpool owner John Henry will be at Stamford Bridge for the Premier League opener against Chelsea, possibly leading to boardroom tension.
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