Oxford's third kit is the football equivalent of a third choice at a restaurant—nobody asked for it, but here we are. • West Brom and Burnley kicking off the weekend with the kind of Championship clash that decides absolutely nothing on day one but will somehow feel vital by January. • First away game nerves are real, which is exactly why Burnley will either look sharp or fall apart with no middle ground. • Atletico Madrid fans protesting Alvarez over Barcelona links is peak Spanish football drama—the man hasn't even left yet and they're already writing his epitaph. • Saka's back, scoring, and clearly done answering questions about his fitness; that's the kind of statement performance that ends a narrative.Oxford's third kit is the football equivalent of a third choice at a restaurant—nobody asked for it, but here we are. • West Brom and Burnley kicking off the weekend with the kind of Championship clash that decides absolutely nothing on day one but will somehow feel vital by January. • First away game nerves are real, which is exactly why Burnley will either look sharp or fall apart with no middle ground. • Atletico Madrid fans protesting Alvarez over Barcelona links is peak Spanish football drama—the man hasn't even left yet and they're already writing his epitaph. • Saka's back, scoring, and clearly done answering questions about his fitness; that's the kind of statement performance that ends a narrative.
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly reached an agreement over a package to sign Manchester City attacker Savinho, with Roberto De Zerbi looking to bolster his attacking options.
Manchester City were given a day off on Thursday and Phil Foden headed for Towyn, a small seaside resort between Abergele and Rhyl on the north Wales coast.
Manchester City will "try to find the new Rodri" after the Spain captain left the club earlier this week to join La Liga champions Barcelona, says manager Enzo…
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