Newroz vs Mosul - Iraqi League

A fascinating Iraqi League chapter awaits on September 9, 2026 when Newroz take on Mosul at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Michael Carrick's side are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden on Saturday afternoon with the aim of building on last weekend's win over Atletico Madrid.

Both Newroz and Mosul will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Iraqi League. Newroz have held their own of late, D in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 50%. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, L in their last five reflecting a win rate of 25%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.63 versus 1.13 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. But the Greek winger believes the mentality Arsenal are showing in pre-season is a sign they are ready to defend their crown.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. They were decent at the back, not bad up front - especially when Harry Kane and Dejan Kulusevski were there - but never had a dominant midfielder.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 2-2 draw is easy to envisage. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Iraqi League picture. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.