Spurs will play Charlton, Preston v EvertonBrentford away at Birmingham; Ipswich v LeicesterFive-time winners Chelsea have been handed a home draw against League One Luton in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Chelsea’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, will begin the club’s attempt to win the competition for the first time since 2015 later this month.Fellow Premier League side Tottenham have also benefited from a home draw, against Championship opponents Charlton. The 11 top-tier sides not involved in European competition enter the draw in the second round, with the remaining nine following in round three. Continue reading...
Two camps who will meet for their Champions League qualifying second-leg showdown on Tuesday evening, Nijmegen will welcome Olympiacos to the Netherlands. With the rest of Europe’s elite domestic leagues set to follow suit over the next fortnight as they make their respective returns, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available. Verdict: Both teams […] The post Prediction: Nijmegen vs Olympiacos appeared first on SoccerNews.
Tony Pulis believes Cardiff City is a massive club that would grace the Premier League, but warns they will need to step up a level as they return to the Championship after a season in League One. The experienced former Premier League manager - whose lengthy career included spells in charge at Stoke City, Crystal Palace, West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough - was impressed by the Bluebirds as they won promotion in their first season under boss Brian Barry-Murphy. "Obviously Cardiff had a fantastic season last year and they get promoted back up to the Championship," Newport-born Pulis told Radio Wales Breakfast.
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