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Joao Pedro’s recent dip in form has raised questions for Chelsea as the forward struggles to replicate his early-season impact. We take a closer look at whether his downturn should be a real concern for the Blues moving forward.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has singled out one of his summer signings for praise ahead of the team's Champions League fixture against La Liga side Villarreal on Tuesday night.

On Saturday, Arsenal again defeated Fulham via a set piece, after which Shearer was asked to analyze Gjokores’ Premier League start. Gjokores scored 97 goals in 102 appearances for Rio Ave.

Round 7 of Serie A will feature a classic mismatch as AC Milan host Fiorentina at San Siro. On the current standings, the Rossoneri sit 4th with 13 points from 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while Fiorentina are deep in the relegation zone with just 3 points from 0 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. Despite the apparent gap in quality, this clash holds several intriguing storylines.

The 9th round of the new La Liga season features a highly anticipated clash, with Spanish giants Real Madrid traveling to face Getafe. Real Madrid currently sit at the top of the table with 21 points from 7 wins and 1 loss, leading Barcelona by 2 points, showing strong form. Getafe, on the other hand, have been average, collecting just 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 8 rounds, placing 11th with 11 points. In terms of overall strength, Real Madrid clearly have the advantage.

The good news is that Yamal has resumed training and is fit to play, and Fermin, despite a left iliac muscle injury, has also returned to training. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is expected to adjust the tactical setup from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3, with Yamal, Rashford, and Fermin forming the front three.

To shake off recent setbacks, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is expected to field his strongest lineup without reservation. Below is a predicted starting XI for Liverpool in this match.

Then there’s Sunderland, whose performance has been shocking! At this rate, a decline seems inevitable, though relegation shouldn’t be a huge issue. Right now, their points tally is the same as Chelsea’s—pretty hilarious! If Chelsea still wants to contend for the title, they’ll need to step it up, because this team is like a mischievous child—unpredictable, swinging between good and bad form.

This season, Arsenal’s performance in the Premier League has been impressive. Former Gunners star Paul Merson recently stated in an interview that if Arsenal can secure a victory in their upcoming clash against Fulham, they will have a strong chance of comfortably winning the league title. His comments have sparked widespread discussion among fans and are worth examining in detail.

Last season, Manchester United’s performance fell far short of expectations. They finished only 14th in the Premier League and lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final, completely missing out on European competition for the new season. Despite this, United still spent €250 million in this summer’s transfer market, signing players such as Shesko, Cunha, Mbombo, and Ramens. However, their transfer strategy has clearly shifted.

According to the latest data released by Forbes, Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has once again topped the global footballers’ earnings list for the 2025–26 season, marking the sixth time he has claimed this honor in the past decade. Notably, three players in this year’s top ten are currently playing in the Saudi Pro League.

In the 8th round of La Liga, Real Oviedo suffered a 0–2 defeat against Espanyol in their first match under new management. The game not only highlighted the significant gap in strength between the two sides but also deepened the frustration and disappointment among Oviedo’s supporters.