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Chelsea's 2022-23 Premier League fixtures Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Stuttgart star Borna Sosa after learning that the wing-back could be sold by the Bundesliga club to fund their own transfer dealings, according to reports. The Blues are keen to sign a new back-up left-sided player to provide competition to Ben Chilwell. Related articles Chelsea have 'doubts' about six players including duo Lampard signed Phillips deal triggers Jesus move to Arsenal as Pep's timeline emerges Thomas Tuchel often struggled to find an alternative to Chilwell after the England … [Read more...] about Chelsea can easily sign £21m-rated Bundesliga target thanks to two reasons

Good week for: Alexander Nübel, scrappy wins, Werder Bremen, Augsburg, Roman Bürki, Kingsley Coman, Düsseldorf Bad week for: Stuttgart, Hannover, Santiago Ascacibar, Frankfurt The lowdown: - Bayern Munich responded to Borussia Dortmund's win with a comfortable win over Fortuna Düsseldorf inspired by Frenchman Kingsley Coman . Two goals from the 22-year-old ultimately turned the tide, but a calf injury to Manuel Neuer spoiled the day somewhat. Bayern return to the top of the Bundesliga by one point, but have a +17 goal difference over Dortmund. With five games to go, the title race remains as exciting as ever. Fortuna Düsseldorf didn't care that much though, having had their Bundesliga status confirmed a day earlier when Stuttgart failed to win. Well done, Friedhelm Funkel. - Borussia Dortmund endured a nerve-wracking afternoon against Mainz. Leading 2-0 thanks to a brace from Jadon Sancho, the Black and Yellows suddenly spent the last 15 minutes wobbling like a … [Read more...] about Bundesliga Bulletin: Bayern Munich take top spot back off Borussia Dortmund

Good week for: Fortuna Düsseldorf, Borussia Dortmund, Schalke's strikers, early goals Bad week for: Niko Kovac, Bayern Munich, Stuttgart (again), Nuremberg's defense (again) The lowdown: - Bayern Munich's troubles continued in dramatic fashion as Niko Kovac's side threw away a 3-1 lead at home against Fortuna Düsseldorf to draw. Bayern's defense was torn apart by hat-trick hero Dodi Lukebakio, leaving Kovac fuming and Uli Hoeness in shock. With a Champions League game not far away, Kovac is unlikely to be dismissed now but if Bayern's form doesn't improve soon then his Christmas plans might look a little different. - Report: Pressure on Niko Kovac heats up after Bayern's 'slapstick' defending - Lukasz Piszczek's stunning goal got Borussia Dortmund the win they needed in Mainz. Paco Alcacer scored off the bench - again - as Dortmund battled to the kind of victory that wins titles. Lucien Favre wouldn't have any of it after the game, returning to his step by step … [Read more...] about Bundesliga Bulletin: Bayern Munich’s slump continues, Borussia Dortmund march on

Schalke 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund earned the win in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday despite struggling to create chances against a side that trailed them by 19 points going into the contest. Schalke, who were missing several attacking options through injury, also rarely troubled the Dortmund defense. Dortmund looked sharp early in the match, with Achraf Hakimi blasting a shot over the bar early on, before Denmark midfielder Thomas Delaney headed in a Marco Reus free kick in the seventh minute to give the visitors the lead. After that, though, goal-scoring chances were scarce at both ends of the Veltins Arena. Schalke tried to attack at times, but were hampered by their lack of forwards, with Breel Embolo, Mark Uth and Franco Di Santo all unavailable. Domenico Tedesco's striking options were reduced to nil when Guido Burgstaller limped off in the 36th minute, to be replaced by defeder Hamza Mendyl, who nonetheless played high on the left for the rest of the match. As … [Read more...] about Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund beat Schalke in Revierderby

Members of Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin elected a former ultra as their new club president on Sunday. Kay Berstein, a 41-year-old communications manager with no previous experience in club management, beat the favorite to win, former Bundestag lawmaker Frank Steffel. Bernstein received 1,670 votes from the 3,016 members present, out of a total membership of 41,200. The failure of the conservative politician to win the club presidency is seen as a defeat for the club's establishment and a win for the fanbase. In German football, the ultras are those hardcore, organized supporters who coordinate the atmosphere at matches home and away, and who create the often spectacular choreographies and displays in the stands. While ultras in some countries, particularly in eastern Europe, are politically right-wing, German ultras tend to be more left-leaning, and often get engaged in socio-political campaigns - although they do attract criticism for their frequent use of pyrotechnics. … [Read more...] about Bundesliga: Hertha Berlin fans elect former ultra as club president

Freiburg 3-2 Cologne Schwarzwald-Stadion, Freiburg Cologne needed a win on Saturday to preserve even a slim chance of survival, and could not secure it — despite a late flurry of false hope for the Billy Goats' fans. Striker Lucas Höle drove the final nail into the Billy Goats' coffin after a frenetic close to the game. Claudio Pizarro had had the winning goal on the tip of his boot moments before Freiburg restored their lead. Three points provides breathing space for Freiburg in their battle to avoid 16th place and the relegation playoff. Bobby Wood (second from left) shoots a penalty past the dive of Koen Casteels (far left) Wolfsburg 1-3 Hamburg Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg Hamburg live to fight another day. A flurry of activity before the break sealed three points in Wolfsburg against one of the teams now looking over their shoulders at the bottom two places. The win pulls HSV within two points of Wolfsburg in 15th place. Read more: Opinion: Hamburg's … [Read more...] about Bundesliga: Cologne relegated despite late drama, Hamburg two points from safety

Man Utd's 2022/23 Premier League Fixtures Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United 's hopes of bringing Christopher Nkunku to Old Trafford appear to have taken a major hit, with the 24-year-old set to sign a new contract at RB Leipzig in the near future, according to reports. The Red Devils are widely expected to spend heavily over the course of this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to rebuild his playing squad between now and the start of the new Premier League season. Related articles Newcastle have 'two Premier League alternatives' if Ekitike abandoned Sterling's demands emerge as Man City ace wanted by Chelsea United … [Read more...] about Man Utd suffer more transfer misery with Christopher Nkunku to get new release clause

BAYERN MUNICH are not interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, according to reports. Recent reports have suggested Ronaldo is unhappy with the lack of movement in the transfer market from Man United , leading to speculation he could quit the club this summer. Such speculation included links with Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich, which would represent a new challenge for the Portuguese superstar. However, BILD's Christian Falk has reported such interest is untrue, with Bayern holding no tangible interest in the 37-year-old. Bayern completed the £35million acquisition of former Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane earlier this week, but are set to lose talisman Robert Lewandowski with the Pole pushing for an exit. Liverpool themselves wasted no time in replacing Mane, signing Darwin Nunez from Benfica in a deal which could reach up to £85million. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Man Utd news Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo handed Bayern Munich transfer snub with Germans not interested in Man Utd star amid future uncertainty

BAYERN MUNICH winger Serge Gnabry will be SOLD this summer if he fails to sign a new deal at the Allianz Arena. That is the view of the club's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic who has handed Arsenal a boost in their pursuit of the player. The Gunners have been linked with a move to bring the Germany international back to the Emirates six years after he swapped North London for Werder Bremen. Gnabry is facing an uncertain future in Bavaria with the ex-West Brom loanee having just a year left on his contract. Speaking earlier this month, Bayern president Herbert Hainer admitted that talks to extend his stay have stalled . And now Salihamidzic has claimed that Gnabry, who is reluctant to pen fresh terms , could be shown the door by the Bundesliga outfit. READ MORE ON ARSENAL GUNNERS NEWS Arsenal 'AGREE' Jesus fee, Arteta 'in love with' Raphinha, Tielemans lates WINNER WINNER Win a Mercedes A45s AMG from … [Read more...] about Arsenal transfer boost as Bayern Munich admit they’ll be forced into Serge Gnabry sale in summer if deal talks collapse

When we think of curses we tend to imagine voodoo dolls and wicked witches, but whether you believe in them or not, they're a very real thing in football - or at least they seem to be. Ever seen your team lose five finals in a row or be routinely smashed in the derby? Well guess what? They might not be crap, they could just be cursed! Football is riddled with superstition - whether it's a fan's lucky scarf or John Terry's "special urinal" . Is it a load of bollocks? Well that's kind of besides the point, as these little quirks can have a big impact on people, affecting both mentality and performance. Perhaps that explains why there are a decent number of plainly observable curses knocking about in the sport. So without further ado, here are eight of the most infamous. READ MORE: 10 strangest football superstitions - from John Terry's urinal to Phil Jones' socks Chelsea's No 9 shirt Romelu Lukaku has become the latest victim of Chelsea's incredible No 9 curse. … [Read more...] about Eight infamous football curses – from Chelsea’s No 9 shirt to Aaron Ramsey’s freak streak