24live.com

  October 5, 2025 Saturday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Liverpool carries extra significance as both clubs desperately need a positive result to arrest their recent decline. With both teams suffering back-to-back defeats and facing significant injury concerns, this classic rivalry could prove pivotal in determining their season trajectories. Chelsea's Disciplinary Crisis Enzo Maresca's Blues have endured consecutive Premier League defeats for just the third time under their current manager, losing to Manchester United and Brighton. While they bounced back with a midweek Champions League victory over Benfica, their disciplinary issues continue to plague them. João Pedro was dismissed for a second yellow card in stoppage time against Benfica, marking the third consecutive match in which Chelsea had a player sent off. The statistics are damning: since the start of last season, Chelsea have received more cards (114 yellow, 4 red) than any o...

  October 1, 2025 The arrival of bye weeks in Week 5 marks a critical juncture for fantasy football managers. With the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and Pittsburgh Steelers all taking the week off, waiver wire decisions become more crucial than ever. While long-term value remains important, finding the right one-week stopgaps can make or break your matchup. Here are the top waiver wire pickups to target ahead of Week 5. Running Backs Woody Marks, Houston Texans Woody Marks emerged as Week 4's breakout star, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries while adding four catches for 50 yards against the Tennessee Titans. This explosive performance came after the Texans averaged just 17.0 rush attempts per game by running backs through their 0-3 start. The game script played a significant role in Marks' opportunity. Houston's early lead allowed them to lean heavily on the ground game, giving the rookie fourth-round pick more carries and targets...