Premier League Clash: Arsenal vs. Manchester City
All eyes turn to the Emirates Stadium in London this Sunday as Arsenal welcomes Manchester City for an early-season title showdown. The Gunners, runners-up in the Premier League for the past three seasons, are eager to prove their mettle against a City side looking to reclaim the title after being dethroned by Liverpool last season.
The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 21st, with kickoff at 4:30 p.m. BST.
Arsenal enters the match with a recent victory over Nottingham Forest and Athletic Club, maintaining a solid defensive record. However, memories of their loss to Liverpool before the international break linger, prompting questions about Mikel Arteta's tactical approach. Meanwhile, Manchester City aims to continue their impressive form after a shaky start to the season, with convincing wins against Manchester United and Napoli.
Historically, Arsenal holds the upper hand with 100 wins out of 213 matches against Manchester City. However, recent encounters have been more balanced, with Arsenal winning two of their last four Premier League matches against City. Last season saw a 5-1 victory for Arsenal at the Emirates, but such a scoreline is considered unlikely this time around.
Ahead of the match, Pep Guardiola subtly poked at his former assistant, Mikel Arteta, adding spice to the already intense rivalry. Last season saw some heated exchanges between the two clubs, including Myles Lewis-Skelly's celebration mocking Erling Haaland.
Rome Derby: Lazio vs. Roma
Rome is bracing for the Derby della Capitale as Lazio and Roma clash at the Stadio Olimpico. This is the 163rd Rome derby in Serie A history. More than just bragging rights are at stake. The match is one of the most highly anticipated fixtures in the Italian football calendar.
The Rome derby is known as one of the world's most famous and fiercely contested local derbies. The match transforms the entire city of Rome for several days. The rivalry divides the city, with Roma's supporters mainly from the center and south and Lazio's from the northern areas and suburbs.
In recent years, the derby has been marred by violence. In response, authorities have scheduled the match for an earlier time of 12:30 p.m. local time in an attempt to curb fan violence. This decision has drawn criticism, with some calling it "a loss for soccer". Thousands of police officers will be deployed to maintain order in and around the stadium.
Lazio will be missing key players due to injuries. Roma will also be without some of their key players.
WSL Update
The 2025 World Surf League (WSL) season has been full of excitement, with the world's top surfers competing across the globe. The season culminated at Cloudbreak in Fiji, where Yago Dora from Brazil and Molly Picklum from Australia claimed their first world titles.
Picklum held the number one ranking for most of the season, winning two events. In the final, she faced Caroline Marks, ultimately securing the title in a thrilling deciding match. Dora's victory marked a significant achievement in his career, solidifying his place among the elite surfers. The 2025 season included 11 regular-season events in nine countries. The mid-season cut reduced the field, with the remaining surfers competing in the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.
