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• How could Liverpool replace Alexander-Arnold?

  05-05-2025 14:46 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool departure has finally been confirmed and the Premier League champions will already be thinking about how they could replace him.The 26-year-old right-back has won it all since making his debut in 2016, including the Premier League twice and one Champions League.Real Madrid seems the likely destination for the England defender, but what should Liverpool do next - and who could they bring to Anfield?Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool at end of season Alexan
  
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• Gabriel Martinelli’s shameful moment leaves sour taste in Arsenal and Liverpool’s drab draw

  08-01-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal wanted a statement, but there won’t be much more said about this 0-0 draw with Liverpool at all - outside the controversy surrounding Gabriel Martinelli’s shameful moment. It was perhaps surprising that Arne Slot's players didn't respond with even greater fury after he pushed a clearly injured Conor Bradley off the pitch.It was otherwise very much like the game in August, except without a moment of magic to settle it, or pretty much any creativity at all.An otherwise great Ch
  
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• Arne Slot’s borrowed tactics confounds Arsenal and provides glimpse at more stable future

  08-01-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arne Slot had waited 18 months for a stalemate and then two came in consecutive Thursdays. The cliché is that they arrived like London buses; the accusation will be that this was Liverpool parking the bus. For Slot, the manager who said it was “hard to hear” that Liverpool had been branded dull and boring, a game that was hard to watch was at least a proof of prowess. Extending an unbeaten run to 10 games showed a more solid reboot has been a qualified success. A damage-limita
  
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• Weston McKennie Leaving Juve? USMNT 2026 Secret Weapons + Lawrence Cann on how soccer saved his life

  08-01-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick things off with reports that Weston McKennie could leave Juventus this summer. Where should the USMNT midfielder go next, and what kind of club best suits his skill set ahead of 2026? The guys also reveal their USMNT “secret weapon” players who could surprise their way onto the World Cup roster, with Alexis highlighting James Sands and Sebastian Berhalter, while Christian makes the
  
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• Arsenal miss chance to pull clear after tense 0-0 with Liverpool

  08-01-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal miss chance to pull clear after tense 0-0 with LiverpoolArsenal 0-0 Liverpool: Tension, tactics and a missed chance in the Premier League title raceArsenal let a golden opportunity slip at the Emirates as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Liverpool in a Premier League contest that simmered rather than boiled. The result kept Mikel Arteta’s side top of the table but denied them the chance to open up an eight point gap. For Liverpool, champions under Arne Slot, it was a point earned th
  
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• Zubimendi, Rice And Timber Get 7 | Arsenal Players Rated In Lackluster Draw Vs Liverpool

  08-01-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Zubimendi, Rice And Timber Get 7 | Arsenal Players Rated In Lackluster Draw Vs LiverpoolArsenal welcomed Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a strong start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time interval.Mikel Arteta’s men ran out of gas in the second half and were held to a lackluster 0-0 draw at the Emirates.Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during t
  
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• 👊 Vinicius mocks Simeone: You’ve lost another knockout tie

  08-01-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  👊 Vinicius mocks Simeone: You’ve lost another knockout tieWithout a doubt, the main protagonists of the Madrid Derby in the Spanish Super Cup have been Diego Pablo Simeone and Vinicius Junior.
  The clash between them began in the first half where the Atlético coach had several exchanges of words with the Brazilian, and it was clearly seen that he said, "Florentino is going to kick you out, remember."When the second half started, things seemed a bit calmer, but the scuffle res
  
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• Raspadori to accept Roma’s offer tomorrow

  08-01-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Raspadori to accept Roma’s offer tomorrowGiacomo Raspadori is ready to become a new Roma player.The Giallorossi are finalizing an agreement with the Italian striker’s entourage after securing a deal with Atletico Madrid earlier this week.Having not played a single minute in Atletico Madrid’s Super Cup final loss, Raspadori will soon move to the Italian capital.As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, Roma are waiting for Raspadori’s final OK which should come tomor
  
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• Everton Plotting Move For €12m Defender: Does He Fit The David Moyes Blueprint?

  08-01-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Everton Plotting Move For €12m Defender: Does He Fit The David Moyes Blueprint?Everton and Crystal Palace are pushing harder to sign KRC Genk defender Zakaria El Ouahdi. Word out of Belgium suggests a deal could happen this month. Het Laatste Nieuws confirms that both Premier League clubs see the 24-year-old Moroccan international as a serious pick to boost their squads during the winter window.Genk Star Zakaria El Ouahdi Emerges as Prime Target for Everton and Crystal PalaceThis follows ea
  
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• Alisson Gets 7.5, Kerkez With 7 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Arsenal

  08-01-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Alisson Gets 7.5, Kerkez With 7 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs ArsenalLiverpool faced off against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.The Merseyside club controlled the game well in the second 45 minutes and earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw at the Emirates.Let’s take a look at how each
  
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• Arsenal and Liverpool play out first goalless Premier League draw in 11 years

  08-01-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal and Liverpool play out first goalless Premier League draw in 11 yearsArsenal played out a goalless draw against Liverpool in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening.Arsenal dominated possession in the first half but failed to create any clear-cut chances. They registered two shots on target, which were easily dealt with by Alisson in the Liverpool goal.Liverpool came the closest to scoring, with Conor Bradley striking the woodwork after a mistake from David Raya an
  
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• Match Report: Liverpool make it ten unbeaten with draw against Arsenal

  08-01-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  Match Report: Liverpool make it ten unbeaten with draw against ArsenalArsenal vs Liverpool: Tactical Stalemate at Emirates Shapes Premier League Title RaceArsenal passed up a prime opening to tighten their grip on the Premier League summit, grinding out a 0-0 draw with Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in front of 60,258 supporters. With Manchester City and Aston Villa dropping points yesterday, Mikel Arteta’s side were positioned to move eight points clear. Instead, the stalemate leaves them
  
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• PSG beat Marseille on penalties in Kuwait

  08-01-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  French Champions' TrophyParis Saint-Germain 2 - 2 Marseille AET (4 - 1)PSG have won the French Super Cup on 14 occasions [Getty Images]Paris St-Germain needed a stoppage-time equaliser and a penalty shootout to beat Marseille in Kuwait and win a fourth consecutive French Super Cup.The Champions League winners looked to be cruising to victory in the game played between the winners of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France after an early goal from Ousmane Dembele.But Marseille struck twice late on to lea
  
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• Kalvin Phillips given get-out-of-jail free card by Premier League club on one condition

  08-01-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Kalvin Phillips given get-out-of-jail free card by Premier League club on one conditionManchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips’ chances of joining Wolves in January hinge of one key condition, as per a new report.The 30-year-old has endured what can only be described as a torrid time since his big-money move to the Etihad Stadium from boyhood club Leeds United in the summer of 2022. Phillips was signed by Pep Guardiola as backup to Rodri but was unable to fulfil owing to injury problems
  
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• ‘Disgraceful’ Gabriel Martinelli shoves injured Conor Bradley before Liverpool man stretchered off

  08-01-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gabriel Martinelli nearly caused a mass brawl when he shoved a visibly distressed Conor Bradley off the pitch, moments after the Liverpool defender suffered an injury that required him to be stretchered off against Arsenal.The Northern Irishman landed awkwardly when contesting for the ball with Martinelli during the closing stages of the Premier League clash and was visibly in serious discomfort.However, Martinelli responded by throwing the ball at the downed defender before trying to push him o
  
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• Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool: No goals in rain-soaked London

  08-01-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal and Liverpool joined the host of big boys to drop points at midweek, as Mikel Arteta's men failed to grow their table lead via a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.MORE — Player ratings | Watch Arsenal v Liverpool full match replayMore to come...Arsenal vs Liverpool final score: 0-0Arsenal vs Liverpool live updates — by Nick MendolaOdegaard and Saka offStrange moves from Mikel Arteta, not in that he's putting Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze into the game but that he's
  
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• Serie A | Milan 1-1 Genoa: A crazy ending suits Inter more than anyone

  08-01-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Serie A | Milan 1-1 Genoa: A crazy ending suits Inter more than anyoneMilan left it until the 92nd minute to rescue a point at home against Genoa in Serie A, and almost lost it in the final kick of the game from the penalty spot, but were relieved to see Nikolae Stanciu smash over from 12 yards. Lorenzo Colombo and Rafael Leao came up with the goals that did go in.Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic were able to start alongside each other for just the second time this season, the first time since
  
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• Diego Simeone taunts Vinicius Junior – “Florentino Perez is going to kick you out of Real Madrid”

  08-01-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Diego Simeone taunts Vinicius Junior – “Florentino Perez is going to kick you out of Real Madrid”Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Thursday to reach the Spanish Supercup final, but the big talking point from the match was the multiple clashes that took place between Vinicius Junior and Diego Simeone.The pair were involved in a heated exchange in the 81st minute, which led to them each being yellow-carded. However, the animosity started in the first half, when Movistar
  
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• Massara meets with Zirkzee’s entourage: Dutchman remains Roma’s top priority

  08-01-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Massara meets with Zirkzee’s entourage: Dutchman remains Roma’s top priorityRoma is working tirelessly to strengthen their attack. Giacomo Raspadori isn’t the only one at the Giallorossi, but he’s also strongly targeting Joshua Zirkzee. While an agreement has already been reached with Manchester United (a loan with an option to buy for €38 million, contingent on Champions League qualification), good news has arrived regarding the player’s agreement. According t
  
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• Arsenal vs Liverpool manager reaction: Mikel Arteta, Arne Slot speak after big Premier League tilt

  08-01-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot will have interesting thoughts from North London after Arsenal vs Liverpool ended in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.Arsenal had control in the first half and Liverpool the second in a rain-soaked game that went down to the very wire.Danger wasn't the name of the game unless you're counting the footing of a very wet North London pitch, and Arsenal were not rewarded for an adventurous first half.We'll share the managers' words as soon as they speak from London.Mikel
  
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• Arsenal vs Liverpool player ratings — Who slogged through and who sang in the rain of North London?

  08-01-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal and Liverpool engaged in a classic tale of two halves at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday, where the Premier League title hopefuls traded control without goals.The Gunners were very good in the first half but could not find the back of the goal despite their bluster, and the Reds seized second-half impetus in taking the hosts almost completely out of the game.It was a day for the midfielders as the visitors failed to get a shot on target — with apologies to Conor Bradley smacking t
  
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• Nottingham Forest set sights on Evan Ferguson

  08-01-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nottingham Forest set sights on Evan FergusonThe English transfer market is knocking on Roma’s door for Evan Ferguson. Breaking news, reported by the Daily Mail, suggests Nottingham Forest are interested in bringing the Irish striker back to the Premier League as early as this January transfer window. This interest comes as the player, owned by Brighton but currently playing for the Giallorossi, has scored two goals in recent outings against Lecce and Genoa. The English club is on the hunt
  
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• Roma renew talks with Spurs over Radu Dragusin

  08-01-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma renew talks with Spurs over Radu DragusinRoma’s transfer window is heating up. While attack remains the top priority for the overhaul requested by Gian Piero Gasperini, defense is the second hot spot at Trigoria. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, new contacts have taken place in the last few hours between Roma and Tottenham to seek a definitive agreement on Radu Dragusin’s transfer to the capital, with the aim of reaching a mutually satisfactory financial agreement.After setting
  
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• Newcastle Star Linked With Shock January Exit To Leeds United: Should Howe Cash In Now?

  08-01-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Newcastle Star Linked With Shock January Exit To Leeds United: Should Howe Cash In Now?Leeds United have jumped into the mix to sign Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock. This interest comes during the current winter transfer window. Former Manchester United and Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown shares some fresh details with Football Insider.He confirms that the West Yorkshire club thinks the 26-year-old is exactly what they need on the pitch. Brown notes that Leeds United are one of several
  
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• 😳 Vini Jr. argues with Simeone, who taunts him: Florentino will sack you

  08-01-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  😳 Vini Jr. argues with Simeone, who taunts him: Florentino will sack youThe atmosphere heated up after Vini Jr. was substituted during the Real vs. Atleti match this Thursday (8th) in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup.The Real’s number 7 and Diego Simeone, coach of the Colchoneros, had an argument on the sidelines that ended with both being shown yellow cards. The "highlight" was the Argentine coach’s provocation towards the Brazilian, caught by the Spanish press.At
  
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• Borussia Dortmund reject offers for Fabio Silva

  08-01-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  Borussia Dortmund reject offers for Fabio SilvaAmong the forwards Roma and Gasperini are considering in this transfer window is Fabio Silva. The Giallorossi had already been tracking the Portuguese forward in the summer, before his move to Borussia Dortmund. Silva found little playing time in Germany, so much so that there was talk of his departure in January. Despite recent rumors suggesting a possible transfer, Borussia Dortmund has made it clear that they have no intention of selling the Port
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Xavi Hernandez interest in becoming Manchester United manager

  08-01-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Xavi Hernandez interest in becoming Manchester United managerXavi Hernandez is yet to make his return to football management since being being sacked by Barcelona in May 2024, but that could soon be about to change. In recent months, he has been linked with the Manchester United job, which became available earlier this week when Ruben Amorim was sacked.Xavi is regarded well by Man United officials, who would have been impressed with the work he did to turn things around
  
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• Courtois And Valverde Get 8 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Atletico Madrid

  08-01-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Courtois And Valverde Get 8 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Atletico MadridReal Madrid clashed heads with Atletico Madrid at the Alinma Bank Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to earn a good result in the Spanish Super Cup. Los Blancos made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the second minute when Federico Valverde found the back of the net. Xabi Alonso’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.Rodrygo doubled Real Madrid’s advan
  
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• Roma’s Potential World Cup Representatives in 2026

  08-01-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma’s Potential World Cup Representatives in 2026AS Roma has had a season marked by inconsistency: strong spells followed by setbacks. Their form has fluctuated, which is why the official soccer odds place them firmly in the top half of the table, though not among the likely title contenders.However, with the World Cup on the horizon, attention shifts to the international stage. If Italy qualifies, the question arises: which Roma players might earn a spot in the squad? With the tournament
  
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• Antoine Semenyo moves to Manchester City after Bournemouth agree $86 million package

  08-01-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  Antoine Semenyo is officially a Manchester City player following a deal with Bournemouth that could reach $86 million depending on incentives, according to Sky Sports.MORE — Latest Premier League tableThe move had been expected since late December but Bournemouth were able to hang onto their star forward for three games at the start of the January transfer window.Sky Sports also says that Semenyo's signed a five-and-a-half year deal and that the Cherries have included a 10% sell-on clause
  
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