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In recent football news, the football community is buzzing with various key highlights ahead of the weekend. A notable report dismissed by Nantes owner Waldemar Kita concerns Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold. Contrary to circulating rumors, Kita confirmed that there is no truth to the claims of Alexander-Arnold planning a £84 million bid to acquire the Ligue 1 club, calling such reports "bullsh*t."
In player movement news, Manchester United's new addition, Manuel Ugarte, is under the spotlight as he gears up for his first Premier League start. The club's £42 million investment in Ugarte is seen as a strategic move to bolster its midfield, with experts suggesting that Ugarte possesses the necessary "personality" and "qualities" to succeed in England, potentially marking a significant upgrade from Casemiro.
Chelsea is also making headlines with its official squad photo for the 2024-25 season being released amid claims of the team having an unusually large roster of 40 players. This disclosure comes at a time when the club is looking to streamline its lineup, sparking discussions about strategy and team management going forward.
Looking ahead, the US Men's National Team (USMNT) is reportedly in talks with England regarding a pre-World Cup friendly match as part of the preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This proposed matchup is seen as a crucial part of the team's strategy to build experience and cohesion ahead of the tournament hosted on home soil.
Moreover, Wrexham is set to honor the 90th anniversary of the Gresford Colliery disaster by donning a special-edition version of their black away kit for the upcoming League One match against Crawley. This act of commemoration highlights the club's deep ties to its community and history.
These stories reflect the dynamic nature of football, encompassing player transfers, team strategies, historical commemorations, and preparations for future competitions, capturing the attention of fans worldwide.
| 1 | Manchester City | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | Newcastle | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 | Brighton | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | Nottingham Forest | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 | Brentford | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | Manchester United | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Bournemouth | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Fulham | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Tottenham | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 14 | West Ham | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 15 | Leicester | 4 | -2 | 2 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 4 | -3 | 2 |
| 17 | Ipswich | 4 | -5 | 2 |
| 18 | Wolves | 4 | -7 | 1 |
| 19 | Southampton | 4 | -7 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton | 4 | -9 | 0 |
| 1 | Barcelona | 5 | 13 | 15 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 5 | 7 | 11 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 5 | 7 | 11 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 5 | Alaves | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | Celta Vigo | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 8 | Real Betis | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 | Mallorca | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Espanyol | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 | Rayo Vallecano | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 12 | Girona | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 13 | Osasuna | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 14 | Sevilla | 6 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 | Leganes | 6 | -4 | 5 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad | 6 | -4 | 4 |
| 17 | Valladolid | 5 | -11 | 4 |
| 18 | Getafe | 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 19 | Las Palmas | 5 | -4 | 2 |
| 20 | Valencia | 5 | -7 | 1 |
| 1 | Torino | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | Udinese | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 3 | Napoli | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | Empoli | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | Inter | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| 6 | Juventus | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| 7 | Lazio | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | Atalanta | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 9 | Verona | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | AC Milan | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 11 | Genoa | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 12 | Parma | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | Lecce | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| 14 | Fiorentina | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 15 | Monza | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | AS Roma | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Bologna | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 18 | Como | 4 | -4 | 2 |
| 19 | Cagliari | 5 | -7 | 2 |
| 20 | Venezia | 4 | -7 | 1 |
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 3 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | FC Heidenheim | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Werder Bremen | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | FC Augsburg | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 13 | VfL Wolfsburg | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 15 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 16 | Vfl Bochum | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 17 | FC St. Pauli | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 3 | -8 | 0 |
