Champions League: 5 favourites to win the competition after 4 group games
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Once again, a fortnight of international football has ended, featuring numerous thrilling matchups among top footballing nations over the past several days.
As usual, passionate fans of the sport eagerly await the return of club football. Our beloved clubs and players are set to grace the field this weekend, marking an exhilarating period for followers of the beautiful game.
Games will be packed and fast-paced leading up to the holiday season, with the next international break four months away
Sports Brief previews the top five matches to keep an eye on this weekend
Champions League: 5 favourites to win the competition after 4 group games
FootballParis Saint-Germain secured the summit of the Ligue 1 table after a convincing 3-0 victory against Reims just before the international break, extending their league-winning streak to five games, per Sportskeeda.
AS Monaco's hopes of challenging the Parisians at the Parc des Princes will depend on the return of key players Folarin Balogun and Takumi Minamino, who are expected back late from the international break. This matchup promises to be one of the most high-profile clashes in Ligue 1 and is anticipated to be an exciting encounter
Napoli and Atalanta currently occupy the fourth and fifth spots in the Serie A table, with just a single point separating them.
A victory for Atalanta in their upcoming clash at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday could propel them past Napoli into fourth place.
Napoli has emerged victorious in their last three Serie A encounters against Atalanta. However, both teams have had a relatively modest run, each securing just one win in their last four matches across all competitions.
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FootballDespite Atalanta having home advantage, it's noteworthy that Napoli remains unbeaten in away games in the league this season. This high-profile Serie A showdown promises to be an engaging contest
Chelsea face another challenging fixture in the early stages of the 2023-24 season as they head to Tyneside to clash with Newcastle United this Saturday.
Despite a tough start to the campaign, the Blues, under the helm of Mauricio Pochettino, appear to be finding their rhythm. The recent 4-4 draw against Manchester City showcased their capabilities.
In contrast, Newcastle United enters the match with two consecutive defeats against Borussia Dortmund and Bournemouth before the international break. With several injury concerns for the Toons, current form suggests Chelsea is poised to secure a promising victory at St. James' Park
This Sunday, Serie A's top two teams, Juventus and Inter Milan, will clash at the Allianz Stadium. Both the Nerazzurri and the Bianconeri have suffered a single defeat in the league this season.
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FootballInter Milan boasts a four-game winning streak in Serie A, while Juventus has secured victories in their last five matches.
Despite Inter Milan's strong form this season, defeating Juventus appears to be a formidable challenge. Massimiliano Allegri's strategies have proven successful for the Old Lady, and they aim to make a statement against the league leaders this Sunday.
It's a matchup that has delivered memorable football clashes in recent years. Two of the Premier League's powerhouse teams will clash at the Etihad on Saturday. Manchester City currently leads the table with 28 points, while Liverpool is hot on their heels with 27, per Sofascore.
This promises to be an exciting encounter, featuring some of the Premier League's top talents, with the added intrigue of a battle for the top spot in the table
Sports Brief reported on Palmer peeping inside City's huddle when his ex-teammates were discussing a free kick in a dangerous area in the additional minutes.
Dias sniffed him out before Erling Haaland pushed him away, with both players laughing and Jack Grealish uttered something inaudible at the audacity of the attacker.