21/10/2023 Football
21/10/2023 Football – Plenty of games are being played today. The Premier League has three televised games in the UK today.
21/10/2023 Football – Premier League – Liverpool v Everton
📰 Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson requires surgery, while Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota are returning. Curtis Jones is suspended, and Everton’s Idrissa Gueye is fit. Dele Alli, Seamus Coleman, and Andre Gomes are absent.
Facts
- 🩺 Andy Robertson needs shoulder surgery from a Scotland duty injury; Kostas Tsimikas to replace.
- ⚽ Cody Gakpo recovered from knee issue; Diogo Jota returns from ban.
- 🚫 Curtis Jones suspended; Idrissa Gueye fit for Everton.
- ❌ Dele Alli, Seamus Coleman, and Andre Gomes are Everton’s absentees.
- 🏟️ Liverpool’s sole defeat in the past 28 meetings with Everton was in 2021.
- ⚽ Everton has struggled to score against Liverpool.
- 🔴 Merseyside derby produced 22 red cards in the Premier League era.
- 🏠 Liverpool has lost only one of their past 45 Premier League home fixtures.
- 🥅 Liverpool’s recent defensive record is not ideal.
- ⚽ Liverpool aims to score at least three goals in four consecutive home league matches.
- 📊 Jurgen Klopp could break Rafa Benitez’s Merseyside derby record.
- 🌟 Mohamed Salah is on a remarkable goal-scoring streak.
- 💯 Salah is close to reaching his 200th career league goal.
- ✌️ Everton has won two of their last three Premier League games.
- 🛣️ Everton seeks back-to-back away league victories.
- 🇬🇧 Sean Dyche aims to join the elite club of English managers with Anfield wins.
- ⚽ Dominic Calvert-Lewin is one goal away from 50 Premier League goals.
Liverpool v Everton preview: Team news, head-to-head & stats – BBC Sport
21/10/2023 Football – Premier League – Chelsea v Arsenal
📰 Chelsea and Arsenal face off in a crucial match, with injuries and form on both sides.
Facts
- Malo Gusto returns for Chelsea after a three-match ban.
- Reece James, out for two months, resumes training.
- Axel Disasi and Nicolas Jackson are doubtful due to international duty injuries.
- Several Chelsea players, including Armando Broja and Ben Chilwell, are ruled out.
- Arsenal monitors Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard’s hamstring issues.
- Chelsea-Arsenal match facts reveal Arsenal’s recent dominance.
- Chelsea seeks three consecutive league victories.
- Chelsea’s home form has been shaky recently.
- Arsenal matches the ‘Invincibles’ in their start to the season.
- Arsenal aims for four consecutive away wins without conceding.
- Arsenal is unbeaten in 15 Premier League London derbies.
- Mikel Arteta has a good record against Chelsea.
- Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli are close to 100 Premier League appearances.
Chelsea v Arsenal preview: Team news, head-to-head and stats – BBC Sport
21/10/2023 Football – Premier League – Sheffield United v Manchester United
Football News: Ben Osborn and possibly George Baldock’s return for Sheffield United, Casemiro out for Manchester United.
Facts
- Ben Osborn and possibly George Baldock could return for Sheffield United’s squad on Saturday.
- Chris Basham is a long-term absentee for Sheffield United after breaking his ankle.
- Casemiro has been ruled out for Manchester United due to a minor injury sustained on international duty.
- Defenders Raphael Varane and Sergio Reguilon are fit again for Manchester United.
- Sofyan Amrabat is available for selection despite missing Morocco’s games.
- Sheffield United has a poor record against Manchester United in recent home matches.
- Sheffield United has one point this season, the joint-lowest tally in the Premier League.
- Manchester United could start the season with as many as five defeats in their opening nine league matches.
- Manchester United has won nine successive Premier League games against promoted sides.
- Rasmus Hojlund has scored three goals in two Champions League games for Manchester United but hasn’t scored in domestic appearances.
21/10/2023 Football Gossip & News
- Victor Osimhen’s Future: Napoli’s president suggests that Victor Osimhen is on the market, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool showing interest. Liverpool sees him as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.
- Real Madrid’s Target: Real Madrid is considering a £35m bid for Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, who will be in the final year of his contract in 2024.
- Newcastle’s Loan Hurdle: Newcastle United faces competition from Bayern Munich in their attempt to loan Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City.
- Pep Guardiola’s Stance: Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, states that the final decision on Phillips’ future will be made by the club.
- Juventus’ Interests: Juventus is eyeing Kalvin Phillips, Rodrigo De Paul from Atletico Madrid, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Tottenham.
- Real Madrid’s Squad Boost: Real Madrid is contemplating a move for Argentina and Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez.
- Trevoh Chalobah’s Suitors: Both Tottenham and West Ham are keen on Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who is also drawing attention from Germany and Italy.
- Thiago Silva’s Exit: Chelsea plans to part ways with Thiago Silva at the end of this season to focus on younger talent.
- Arsenal’s Transfer Plans: Despite a limited budget, Arsenal has a four-man shortlist for the January transfer window, with Ivan Toney from Brentford as the top target.
- Ben White’s Commitment: England defender Ben White wants to extend his stay at Arsenal as contract talks are underway.
- Liverpool vs Arsenal for Andre: Liverpool is confident about signing Fluminense’s Andre, despite Arsenal’s interest.
- Manchester United’s Prospects: Both Manchester United and Newcastle are considering a January move for Valencia’s young midfielder Javi Guerra.
- Erik ten Hag’s Role: Manchester United’s manager Erik ten Hag expects to be involved in transfer decisions even if new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes over.
- Youri Tielemans’ Statement: Youri Tielemans denies rumors of wanting to leave Aston Villa, calling them “nonsense.”
- Sporting Lisbon’s Clause: Sporting Lisbon will only let Viktor Gyokeres go if his €100m release clause is met.
- Neymar’s Missed Return: Barcelona’s Deco reveals that financial constraints prevented Neymar’s return to the club.
- Bruce Arena for DC United: Former USA boss Bruce Arena is a candidate to replace Wayne Rooney as DC United’s manager.
- Cristiano Jnr’s Transfer: Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jnr, has completed his transfer to Saudi club Al-Nassr’s U15s.
Saturday’s gossip: Osimhen, Davies, Phillips, Alvarez, De Paul, Chalobah – BBC Sport
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