With the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United stealing center stage this weekend, Saturday promises to be another stacked schedule from across England’s footballing tiers. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Saturday accumulator, we have found a handful of tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.

Saturday August 26th
BST 15:00 Ipswich vs Leeds

While Ipswich might have only made their Championship return this season, the Blues are in the midst of what has been an iconic purple patch. Suddenly dreaming of the chance to book a famous Premier League return in 2024, Saturday’s hosts have continued on a remarkable rise under Kieran McKenna. Last seen putting in another rugged performance as they landed a 1-0 victory away at QPR, the one-time Manchester City…

Liverpool celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday, overcoming a shaky start for a comfortable triumph.

The Reds got off to an awful start when Christian Pulisic finished Milan s deadly counter-attack in the third minute, aided by Liverpool s disorganised defending on their return to the competition after a year s absence.

Arne Slot s side turned things around, however, as Ibrahima Konate equalised in the 23rd minute when he leapt high above a crowd of defenders to head in Trent Alexander-Arnold s free kick.

Virgil van Dijk put Liverpool ahead after nodding home Kostas Tsimikas corner prior to the break before Dominik Szoboszlai sealed victory in the 67th minute, slotting into the far corner from Cody…

Italy boss Roberto Mancini says he is pleased to see Hungary thriving under former team-mate Marco Rossi, as the pair face off for a winner-takes-all Nations League clash.

The two sides meet in their final match in Group A3 on Monday, with the Azzurri needing victory in order to leapfrog their hosts into next year s finals in Budapest.

In a group that also included 2014 World Cup winners Germany and Euro 2020 finalists England, Hungary had been written off as easy pickings for relegation from the A tier of the Nations League.

But wins over both nations has catapulted them to top spot, and Mancini said he is delighted to see former Sampdoria team-mate Rossi showcasing his skill, stating that he is under no illusion of the task at hand.

Playing in Hunga…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed Mauricio Pochettino as a “big brother” and believes he is already turning things around at Chelsea.

The pair played together for a year at Paris St Germain, both arriving in 2001 and striking up a friendship that lasts until the present day.

They have since gone on to become top coaches – but their meeting at Stamford Bridge on Saturday will be the first time they have faced off as opposing managers.

Pochettino, 51, is 10 years older than Arteta and while they may have signed for PSG at the same time, the Arsenal boss credits the Argentinian for taking him under his wing.

“First of all, it was my first professional opportunity in Paris and we arrived at the same time and lived together in a hotel for three month…

Gareth Southgate believes England have every chance of upsetting Spain in Sunday s Euro 2024 final, although he warned the Three Lions will have to be at their best with and without the ball.

England are through to their second successive European Championship final after Ollie Watkins came off the bench to net a 90th-minute winner in Wednesday s semi-final against the Netherlands.

They have now reached more major tournament finals in four attempts under Southgate (two), than they did in 23 campaigns before his 2016 appointment (one).

But if England are to end a 58-year wait to follow up their 1966 World Cup win, they will have to get past the only team to win all six of their matches at the tournament.

Since the group stage was introduced in 1980, only F…

Real Madrid have Goncalo Inacio of Sporting Lisbon on their radar, according to . The report has noted that Madrid are looking at centre-backs to potentially sign in the January transfer window, and one of the players who has impressed the recruitment team is Inacio.

Madrid are now short in the centre-back position. David Alaba suffered a season-ending ACL injury against Villarreal last weekend. Antonio Rudiger and Nacho are now the two recognised centre-backs for Los Blancos. Aurelien Tchouameni is being trained to play as a central defender despite being a defensive midfielder by trade.

Inacio has been on the books of Sporting since 2012 and has established himself in the first team of the Portuguese giants. The 22-year-old is one of the best young defenders around an…

Chelsea s culture was pivotal to them overcoming tough circumstances to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, according to Thomas Tuchel. 

There were question marks over the Blues ability to travel to Lille for the second leg of their Champions League games after sanctions were imposed on their owner Roman Abramovich by the United Kingdom government. 

Upon arrival in France, there were concerns the game may not have been able to go ahead after the European Union hit Abramovich with further sanctions. 

However, Chelsea who are expected to be sold to new owners before the end of the season were able to take on Lille and fought back after falling behind to Burak Yilmaz s first-half penalty. 

Goals from Christian Pulisic and Cesar Azpilicueta sealed…

The Women s Super League and Chelsea Women will be beneficiaries of the legacy Emma Hayes leaves behind when she heads for a new challenge in the United States.

That was the message from Chloe Kelly, Nikita Parris and Rachel Brown-Finnis as the trio looked ahead to Chelsea boss Hayes leaving Stamford Bridge for the USA Women s head coach role.

Hayes is regarded by many in women s football as one of the most influential people in the game and has been in charge of the London club since 2012.

Hayes departure date is confirmed for May, when she travels to the USA to take over after their underwhelming 2023 Women s World Cup campaign, and Kelly was quick to credit the Chelsea boss for her work with the Blues.

Speaking at the launch of the first ever Panini Ba…

Three of Manchester City s five previous Premier League triumphs have gone right to the wire, where margins are so fine the title battle can be settled by a single man in a single moment.

Sergio Aguero of course set the standard in 2011-12 with surely the most iconic goal of the Premier League era, defeating QPR at the death and clinching a first City championship in 44 years.

Then, in 2018-19, it was Vincent Kompany s turn. Although the departing City captain made only 17 league appearances that year, he will forever be associated with the title win after his thunderous strike secured a vital late-season victory over Leicester City.

Where do you want your statue, Vincent Kompany? asked Sky Sports Gary Neville. Both Aguero and Kompany – and those celebratio…

Newcastle United are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot in the summer transfer window, according to . Rabiot is out of contract at Italian club Juventus at the end of the season, and Premier League outfit Newcastle are keen on bringing him to the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season on a free transfer.

The report has claimed that Newcastle are among the clubs who have held talks with Rabiot’s agents over a new deal. The 28-year-old signed a new contract with Juventus only in the summer of 2023, and the Italian giants are keen for the France international midfielder to put pen to paper on a new deal.

Rabiot has been on the books of Juventus since the summer of 2019 when he joined on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. The midfie…