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Man Utd told Ruben Amorim would have been perfect fit for Premier League rivals as problems deepen after Man City derby defeat

Manchester United have been told that Ruben Amorim would have been a perfect fit for one of their Premier League rivals. Since taking charge at Old Trafford, Amorim has managed United in 47 matches across all competitions, out of which they have won just 17 and have a 36 per cent win rate. The Red Devils were soundly beaten by Manchester City in their latest outing to pile more pressure on Amorim.

'Truly an emotional rollercoaster' – Nicolas Jackson opens up on 'intense' Bayern Munich transfer chaos as Chelsea loanee reveals how 'special' Vincent Kompany connection convinced him

Nicolas Jackson has described his transfer to Bayern Munich as an “emotional rollercoaster” after his loan move from Chelsea almost collapsed ahead of the deadline. The striker revealed how Vincent Kompany’s personal touch convinced him to join the German champions and is now preparing to face his parent club in the Champions League.

How Nicolas Jackson's Chelsea dream turned into a nightmare after bizarre contract extension – with Bayern Munich loanee out for Champions League revenge against his parent club

The most tantalising fixture on matchday one of the new Champions League season comes from the Allianz Arena, where kings of Germany Bayern Munich play host to Club World Cup winners Chelsea. These two teams have history - this will be the Blues' first trip back to Bavaria since lifting their first European Cup there in 2012 - but there is an extremely contemporary entity now linking them.

Harry Kane admits Bayern Munich have a 'long mountain to climb' to win Champions League as England captain insists Bundesliga giants can go all the way

Harry Kane admitted that Bayern Munich have a "long mountain to climb" to win the Champions League but he believes they can go all the way. The England captain, fresh off a blistering Bundesliga weekend where he netted twice in a 5-0 demolition of Hamburg, insisted that simply making up the numbers in Europe’s elite competition isn’t good enough for the German giants.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca explains Nicolas Jackson exit & opens up on text exchange ahead of swift Champions League reunion with Bayern Munich loanee

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has explained the club's decision to let Nicolas Jackson join Bayern Munich on a season-long loan. The striker secured a deadline day move to the German giants, just when it looked like a switch to the Bundesliga might not happen. Now, the Senegal international's current team are set to face his old employers in the Champions League.

Where is Mykhailo Mudryk? The truth behind Chelsea man's ongoing doping case with winger backed as '100% innocent' despite looming threat of four-year ban

Mykhailo Mudryk is facing an uncertain future after being suspended from all forms of football following a positive drugs result. The Chelsea man last played for Enzo Maresca's team in late November 2024 and a month later his career was put on hold as a routine urine test resulted in an adverse finding of meldonium. So, what is the Ukrainian doing now and what is the latest on this matter?

Facundo Buonanotte added to Chelsea's Champions League squad after devastating injury blow for fellow summer signing

Facundo Buonanotte has been added to Chelsea’s Champions League squad following an injury blow to another of the Blues’ summer signings. Highly-rated midfielder Dario Essugo has been forced to undergo surgery on a thigh problem. That has left the door open for Buonanotte to be drafted into Enzo Maresca’s plans ahead of a return to elite European competition.

Bayern Munich backed to be too strong for Chelsea in Champions League opener as Germany legend says Harry Kane & Co among seven true contenders for European title

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Lothar Matthaus has provided his thoughts ahead of the first matchday of the Champions League. According to the legendary former Germany international, Bayern Munich will be one of the seven favourites to clinch the coveted continental title this season, backing the Bavarians to overcome Club World Cup holders Chelsea in their opener on Wednesday.