Chelsea will have Roméo Lavia available for selection against Brighton, with Reece James being the only player unavailable. Wojciech Szczesny may potentially return to help Barcelona amidst their goalkeeping injury crisis. Newcastle CEO Darren Eales will step down after being diagnosed with cancer. Liverpool’s Alisson is set to be available against Wolves after missing the last game due to injury. Alexander Isak is a doubt for Newcastle’s game against Manchester City with a broken toe.
In other news, Athletic Bilbao condemned the behavior of their fans during a Europa League match against Roma. Former Turkey forward Serhat Akin was shot in the foot after leaving a TV studio in Istanbul. The proportion of schools in England offering girls equal access to football in physical education has increased, but not as much as hoped. The Women’s Champions League group stage draw revealed Manchester City in Group D with defending champions Barcelona.
The weekend promises more excitement as Manchester City visits Newcastle and Liverpool takes on Wolves. The Premier League action continues with several intriguing matchups. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the world of football.
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