Six days to go. The Champions League’s new Swiss-style format is almost here, but the midweek spotlight also shines on domestic resets and boardroom upheavals. From Forest’s bold gamble to Barça’s logistical headache, it’s anything but quiet.
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Swiss Revolution Countdown
UEFA’s 36-team Swiss format launches Sept 16–18. Arsenal–Athletic Bilbao and Man City–Napoli headline matchday one. Eight fixtures per club mean depth is king; only the top eight qualify directly for the Round of 16. Source: BBC Sport, UEFA.com
Forest Roll the Dice on Postecoglou
Nottingham Forest have hired Ange Postecoglou just months after Spurs sacked him, replacing Nuno Espírito Santo. It’s a shift from Nuno’s pragmatism to Ange-ball’s relentless tempo. His debut comes away to Arsenal on Saturday. Source: Guardian, Sky Sports
Tottenham’s Post-Levy Era Begins
Spurs face West Ham in their first game without Daniel Levy in 24 years. The Joe Lewis family will attend, signalling continuity. Fabio Paratici handles recruitment, with Mohammed Kudus’s arrival from West Ham adding spice. Source: The Athletic, ESPN