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Even after a raid on their defence, Bournemouth are England’s surprise package
This summer, eleven Premier League clubs spent more than Bournemouth, and the club also lost almost its entire defence to European giants. Yet after nine matches, Justin Kluivert’s team boldly sits second in the Premier League, just behind leaders Arsenal. A look at one of the surprises of the season.
Gnabry, Guerreiro, Karl: Interest from Bayern’s bench
In the 3-0 win in Gladbach, it wasn’t Harry Kane, Michael Olise, or Luis Díaz in the spotlight for once. Bayern won the game this time mainly thanks to their substitutes.
Flying Dutchman Van de Ven praised as Spurs' top scorer
Micky van de Ven is being praised in England after scoring twice for Tottenham Hotspur against Everton. The Dutch international follows in the footsteps of Jan Vertonghen as Spurs' top-scoring defender.
Yangel Herrera is expected to miss the derby and additional matches
The Venezuelan midfielder had to be substituted against Sevilla after only 32 minutes of the match had passed.
Arsenal conceded only one shot on target throughout October
Arsenal are superbly organized at the back. Opponents simply cannot find a way to score against the leaders of England. In fact, the Gunners faced only one shot on target in the entire month of October in the Premier League.
Allegri takes a porn producer to court over his mobile number
Turin prosecutors charge Andrea Diprè with violating Massimiliano Allegri’s privacy after Allegri’s phone number appeared on a 2023 TikTok livestream, prompting a case now postponed to early 2026 and potential settlement talks over damages.
After Arda Güler, another Turkish player linked with Real Madrid: 100 million
Branchini links Kenan Yildiz to Real Madrid after the Juventus forward’s Bernabéu showcase, citing Xabi Alonso’s admiration and a 100 million euros valuation, with context on fit, tactics, and market dynamics.
Bayer Leverkusen extend their good run in the Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg 2-0 for a fourth straight Bundesliga win. Ernest Poku and Edmond Tapsoba scored, Philipp Lienhart was sent off, and Leverkusen moved to 17 points, level with Dortmund and in provisional fourth behind leaders Bayern and second placed Leipzig.
Mbappé leads Real to victory in El Clásico with an impressive statistic
Real Madrid struck an important blow in El Clásico in the battle for the league title. Thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, they narrowly beat rivals Barcelona.
Xabi Alonso comments on Yamal’s controversial remarks
Xabi Alonso isn’t letting Lamine Yamal’s remarks get to him. A day before El Clásico, the Real Madrid coach didn’t want to give any attention to Barcelona’s star player. “What matters is what happens on the pitch.”