Table of contents for 5 October 2021 in MATCH!

WATFORD v LIVERPOOL We can’t see Watford repeating their 2020 thrashing of The Reds! MATCH SAYS 0-3 YOU SAY LEICESTER v MAN. UNITED The Foxes are on a three-game unbeaten run v United in all comps! MATCH SAYS 2-2 YOU SAY NORWICH v BRIGHTON This could be one of those very rare league wins for The Canaries! MATCH SAYS 1-0 YOU SAY BRENTFORD v CHELSEA We can only see one winner from this West London derby… Chelsea! MATCH SAYS 0-1 YOU SAY ASTON VILLA v WOLVES This Midlands derby has had two goals in their last three PL games! MATCH SAYS 0-0 YOU SAY MAN. CITY v BURNLEY City have hit five past Burnley in their last four Etihad meetings! MATCH SAYS 4-0 YOU SAY SOUTHAMPTON v LEEDS Leeds won…

XMAS OR BIRTHDAYS? MOLLYSAYS: “Birthdays - because I can make them last as long as I want and no one can get mad at me!” MAKE ONE WISH! MOLLYSAYS: “If I had one wish it would be that there’s no negativity or abuse on social media anymore.” MOLLY’S GOT TALENT! MOLLYSAYS: “The only thing that I can do is the worm, but I’m sure I’d get four big red Xs and I would be straight off of the stage!” FAVE SONG! MOLLYSAYS: “Crack the Shutters by Snow Patrol! My favourite song since I was young and never seems to get old!” MOST-USED SOCIAL MEDIA! MOLLY SAYS: “Instagram! I love looking at the pictures that celebrities post, and seeing all my friends thriving. I do love a post myself every now…

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: MANSION MAYHEM BUNDLE As Halloween creeps up on us, and to celebrate last month’s launch of The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem, we’ve got an epic bundle to give away to one lucky MATCH reader! The brilliant bundle includes an Xbox copy of The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem, a sticker set, a button badge set and a phone ring! In the game, families and friends can play together in up to 4-player co-op as Wednesday, Pugsley, Morticia and Gomez, to solve puzzles and find relics to reveal the Addams mansion’s hair-raising history! CLOSING DATE: nov. 5 The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem is available now from Amazon, GAME, The Game Collection, Smyth Toys and 365 Games. Visit outrightgames.com for loads more information! HOW TO ENTER! www.matchfootball.co.uk Then click ‘WIN’…

11 England have kept 11 clean sheets in 14 games in 2021, their joint-most in a single year since 1966! Tottenham centre-back Joe Rodon’s father, Keri, played basketball for Wales! 12 Memphis Depay has scored 12 goals for the Netherlands in 2021, equalling the all-time record for goals in a calendar year! Across the September international break, Billy Gilmour ranked first among Scotland players for touches, passes and possession won. Hero! 18 Gavin Bazunu made 18 saves from the 22 shots on target he faced for Republic of Ireland in their three September fixtures. Solid! Sam Johnstone’s dad was also a pro keeper and played for Preston! 70 There have been 70 WSL goals between arch-rivals Arsenal and Chelsea – the second most in history! Atalanta midfielder Remo Freuler is nicknamed…

CHELSEA Last season’s runners-up have been drawn into a really tough group with 2020-21 Serie A champions Juventus Bundesliga runners-up Wolfs burgan Swiss champions Servet te Chenois! Emma Hayes’ side are still favourites to top the group–especially after beating Wolfsburg 5-1 on aggregate en route to last season’s final! GROUP A FIXTURES Oct. 6 Chelsea v Wolfsburg Oct. 13 Juventus v Chelsea Nov. 9 Servette Chenois v Chelsea Nov. 18 Chelsea v Servette Chenois Dec. 8 Chelsea v Juventus Dec. 16 Wolfsburg v Chelsea ARSENAL Arsenal fans are quick to remind their rivals that they’re still the only WSL side to ever lift the Women’s Champo League trophy–back in 2007! Even though they’ve been drawn with the reigning champs Barcelona, they’ ve got an easier group than The Blues because…

HOW TO VOTE! Head to MATCH’s social media channels now and you’ll see two shortlists–one for Player Of The Month and one for Goal Of The Month. Then just vote for your choice. Well easy! SARR The Watford winger was on flames last month, scoring against Norwich and Newcastle! SALAH The Liverpool legend scored in every Prem game for The Reds last month, including his 100th goal for the club in record time! TOWNSEND The in-form Everton winger is known for scoring screamers, just like his long-range worldy against Burnley! FERNANDES The Man. United hero’s penalty v Aston Villa might still be coming down from outer space, but his 25-yard curler v Newcastle was also out of this world! THE RESULTS! We’ll reveal the winners in the next issue!…

ANDORRA v ENGLAND TALKING POINT Will Gareth Southgate play all his back-ups? The draw with Poland last month has made things a little bit tighter at the top of the table, so he’s got to decide whether he goes with his first XI or plays his B Team – like he did against Andorra last month! The likes of Jesse Lingard, Jude Bellingham, Tyrone Mings, Bukayo Saka and Conor Coady will all be hoping to start again! THE GAME The Three Lions easily beat Andorra 4-0 at Wembley last month, with two goals from MOTM Lingard! The away side only managed one shot all game, compared to England’s 20, so it’s gonna be like watching a training session of attack against defence. Don’t expect Pickford or Johnstone to be very…

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CZECH REPUBLIC v WALES Friday 8 October, 7.45pm football This is a really difficult test for The Dragons, as the Czech Republic are one of the most organised sides on the continent, but it’s also a massive chance to take the upper hand in finishing second! Daniel James got a late winner when they met in a proper fierce encounter in March, with Patrik Schick and Connor Roberts both being given red cards! SWITZERLAND v NORTHERN IRELAND Saturday 9 October, 7.45pm football Switzerland bossed Northern Ireland in their frantic fixture at Windsor Park last month, with 75% possession and double the number of shots, but the home side managed to hold on for a 0-0 draw! It could’ve been different if Haris Seferovic hadn’t missed a penalty, but it means…

Tracker tekkers! Coventry fan Harrison is keeping on top of the tables with our 2021-22 Season Tracker! Nice work, mate! Buzzing Bee! Thomas got to attend his first match at the Brentford Community Stadium in August for the 2-1 friendly win over Valencia. Get in! King Kai! Check out William’s awesome drawing of Chelsea and Germany superstar Kai Havertz! Who’s up next? Sizzling strip! Toby might be getting a call from Nike soon after he designed this cool PSG third kit! They’re gonna want to copy it! Spurs style! Massive Tottenham fan Zane sent MATCH a photo of some of his favourite Spurs items! Glad you liked the Son poster! SEND YOUR PICTURES TO… Email: match.magazine@kelsey.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/matchmagazine Twitter: www.twitter.com/matchmagazine…