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Supercup champions Bayern Munich are looking for their first victory in the new Bundesliga season when they face Cologne on Sunday.Julian Nagelsmann's side was held to a 1-1 draw by Borussia Mönchengladbach on the opening weekend but really started to find its track in the Supercup. A Robert Lewandowski double, either side of a stroke from Thomas Muller, disallowed Borussia Dortmund to a 3-1 victory.Here's everything you need to know about their clash at the Allianz Arena.When is it kick off? Sunday 22 August, 16:30…

Flamengo have confirmed the arrival of Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira on a season-long loan from Manchester United.The 25-year-old spent last season with Serie A team Lazio, who declined to choose Pereira permanently after seeing him offer just one goal and four assists in 33 games in Italy.Pereira entered the final two years of his contract last summer and United had hoped to find a permanent buyer, but the midfielder snubbed other offers in favor of a return to his native Brazil with Flamengo, who did not propose a…

Chelsea forward Kai Havertz has admitted that he is looking forward to joining new signing Romelu Lukaku at Stamford Bridge.Lukaku sealed his £ 97.5m return to Chelsea earlier this month, with Thomas Tuchel identifying him as the perfect man to make the most of the club's other forwards, namely Havertz and Timo Werner.RL9. # ️⃣ pic.twitter.com/1hLJdzzPDA- Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 18, 2021After seeing Lukaku score 64 goals and 16 assists in just 95 games for Inter, Havertz admitted to Bild that he is drooling over the…

There's so much young talent coming out of Ligue 1 these days, and Metz midfielder Pape Matar Sarr is generating more hype than most.The 18-year-old has recently been linked with an expensive move to either Chelsea, Manchester City or Manchester United, although a new report indicates that a transfer to Tottenham is now nearing completion.Sarr's stock will only rise from this point, so it's time to get to know him a little better.To say that Sarr is practical in a number of positions would be a huge understatement.The…

Thomas Tuchel joked that new signing Romelu Lukaku will score 50 or 60 times before the end of the year, but the Chelsea manager expects an impact beyond his goals. Lukaku could make his second Blues debut against Arsenal on Sunday, after returning to Stamford Bridge with a £ 97.5million transfer from Inter. Tuchel was asked on Friday if Lukaku could be "the missing piece" for his side Chelsea, who won the Champions League last season but were guilty of debauchery in front of goal. While Lukaku has scored 24 times for…

For all the problems, chaos and grief from the pitch, FC Barcelona's season has started quite well on the green, green grass at Camp Nou. Blaugrana welcomed Real Sociedad to their church last weekend, and while others smelled of blood and vulnerability, the hosts stood firm. Ronald Koeman's men excelled in a 4-2 victory over the guests, and they were largely comfortable for a full 90 minutes. Barça's tour of killing Basque clubs is not over yet, as they travel to the Stadio San Mames to face Real Sociedad's bitter rivals,…

Wolves boss Bruno Lage did not get off to the best start when Jamie Vardy's first half condemned him to a 1-0 defeat at Leicester City on the opening day of the Premier League season.The former Benfica boss has the opportunity to correct the mistake this weekend against his predecessor, Nuno Espirito Santo, in what will be his first competitive match in Molineux.Raul Jimenez is back fit and eager to leave, but there are a number of injuries that worry the Portuguese when he looks down on a Tottenham team that beat Manchester…

Arsenal have finalized the signing of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from championship club Sheffield United for £ 24million plus add-ons. Ramsdale made the England squad at Euro 2020 after Dean Henderson had to retire with injury, although it was Jordan Pickford who played every minute of the Three Lions campaign. The 23-year-old joined Sheffield United in 2020 after losing Bournemouth but suffered a back-to-back Premier League relegation as the Blades finished low last season. However, Mikel Arteta sees Ramsdale as real…

Arsenal have finalized the signing of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from championship club Sheffield United for £ 24million plus add-ons. Ramsdale made the England squad at Euro 2020 after Dean Henderson had to retire with injury, although it was Jordan Pickford who played every minute of the Three Lions campaign. The 23-year-old joined Sheffield United in 2020 after losing Bournemouth but suffered a back-to-back Premier League relegation as the Blades finished low last season. However, Mikel Arteta sees Ramsdale as real…

Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United on a long-term contract.Manager Mikel Arteta has been looking for someone to compete with current first choice Bernd Leno, who has gone the last two years of his contract and has been linked to a move elsewhere.Welcome to The Arsenal, @ AaronRamsdale98 ❤️- Arsenal (@Arsenal) 20 August 2021Ajax Andre Onana was an early target, but Ramsdale quickly emerged as the top target for the role, and after some lengthy negotiations, Arsenal…