• Roberts backs Clement for Norwich rescue act

    Former Norwich City striker Iwan Roberts believes head coach Philippe Clement has already shown he is capable of getting the team out of trouble this season.The Canaries picked up their first home point of the campaign in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Oxford United - and would have had all three were it not for an added-time equaliser by the visitors.Former Rangers boss Clement was appointed on 18 November following the sacking of Liam Manning after only 17 matches in charge, and lost his first game a
  • Matos 'really happy' to have Vigouroux

    [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos says Swansea City are "really happy" to have Lawrence Vigouroux in their ranks after the goalkeeper's stellar performance in Monday's 2-1 defeat at Millwall.Vigouroux was left with head in hands after Caleb Taylor's 92nd-minute header gave the Lions victory at The Den.Swansea had been on course to claim a hard-earned point thanks largely to the efforts of Vigouroux, who made a string of fine saves to keep his side in the contest."I think not only [against Mi
  • Leeds left ‘devastated’ after fan dies at game against Man United

    Leeds United have been left "devastated" after a fan died ahead of their Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday.The Whites drew 1-1 with their rivals at Elland Road, as Matheus Cunha cancelled out Brenden Aaronson’s opener.But the club has now shed light on a medical emergency that took place ahead of the 12:30pm GMT kick-off. An official statement read: "Leeds United are devastated to confirm that a supporter sadly passed away ahead of our Premier League fixture with Man
  • Cameroon 2-1 South Africa: Kofane sends Indomitable Lions to quarter-finals, enters AFCON record books

    Cameroon 2-1 South Africa: Kofane sends Indomitable Lions to quarter-finals, enters AFCON record booksSouth Africa fell 2-1 to Cameroon in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 at Agdal Medina Stadium on Sunday evening.Bafana Bafana started on the front, creating chances but were not clinical.Lyle Foster missed a good goalscoring opportunity inside the second minute, heading wide from Oswin Appollis’ pinpoint cross.Relebohile Mofokeng also failed to hit the target, receiving a pass fr
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  • Cameroon see off South Africa to set up Morocco tie

    CAF Africa Cup of NationsSouth Africa 1 - 2 Cameroon FTStoke City's Junior Tchamadeu scored his first goal for Cameroon in the win over South Africa [Getty Images]Cameroon will face hosts Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after goals from Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane gave them a 2-1 win over a South Africa side led by their former coach Hugo Broos.After a bright start from the South Africans, it was a stroke of luck which helped set up Stoke City ri
  • Manchester City now have a huge concern in defence as injuries and fatigue have taken hold

    Manchester City now have a huge concern in defence as injuries and fatigue have taken holdManchester City played out a frustrating 1-all draw with Chelsea tonight at the Etihad Stadium. Tonight’s result sees Pep Guardiola’s side slip six points behind Arsenal who sit at the top of the Premier League table. There was a host of concerns to come out of tonight’s match for City. Arguably the biggest concerns were the injuries suffered by Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. Manchester Ci
  • Liverpool star CONFIRMS he's back in the gym after horror injury

    Liverpool star CONFIRMS he's back in the gym after horror injuryOne Liverpool star has shared an update on his horror injury. The player is now back in the gym on his road to recovery.Liverpool haven't been at their best this season but they've also been very unfortunate with injuries. There can't really be any denying that.Arne Slot has rarely been able to call on either right-back option, for one. Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have each suffered extended spells on the sidelines, forcing t
  • Pep Guardiola issues concerning injury update on Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol after Chelsea draw

    Pep Guardiola issues concerning injury update on Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol after Chelsea drawManchester City will be left hugely concerned by a double injury blow at the heart of their defensive unit sustained during Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea.City entered the Etihad Stadium clash hoping to build momentum in the Premier League title race, but instead were forced to settle for a point after a frustrating afternoon against a well-organised Chelsea side.Despite periods of control a
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  • Beppe Marotta confirms Inter’s attempt for Joao Cancelo

    Beppe Marotta confirms Inter’s attempt for Joao CanceloInter CEO Giuseppe Marotta has provided an update on the club’s pursuit of João Cancelo, confirming that while the opportunity has presented itself, negotiations are still in the early stages. Speaking to DAZN ahead of Inter’s clash with Bologna, as relayed by Alfredo Pedullà, Marotta detailed the club’s current transfer strategy.Notably, the need for a wing-back has been accelerated by injuries within t
  • How Chelsea’s ‘nobody’ exposed Enzo Maresca as dispensable

    The incomparable against the unknown, the defining manager of the last couple of decades against one who, two days earlier, many Chelsea fans would have struggled to pick out of an identity parade. And yet if it promised to be one of the great managerial mismatches, it instead finished with the supposed nobody being celebrated by the Chelsea faithful. Arsenal may want to thank him, too. Perhaps the title race was reshaped by Calum McFarlane. Pep Guardiola has had the occasional unlikely nemesis
  • Report: Liverpool drop out of the race to sign Premier League defender

    Report: Liverpool drop out of the race to sign Premier League defenderLiverpool cool Sven Botman interest as Newcastle weigh loyalty and leadershipLiverpool’s summer planning has already begun to take shape, and according to Chronicle, one prominent name has slipped down the list. The Reds are understood to have cooled their interest in Newcastle United centre back Sven Botman, a player long admired at Anfield but now viewed through a more cautious lens.As Chronicle report, “The Dutc
  • Real Madrid join Wharton race - Monday's gossip

    [Getty Images]Adam Wharton emerges as a target for Real Madrid, Crystal Palace are assessing several options, AC Milan are keeping tabs on Nathan Ake.Real Madrid look set to rival Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United for Crystal Palace's 21-year-old England midfielder Adam Wharton. (AS - in Spanish)Crystal Palace have several targets lined up for January with Bayern Munich's French right-back Sacha Boey, 25, Wolves' Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes, 24, and Auxerre's French midf
  • Bayern Munich phenom Lennart Karl expresses desire to play for Real Madrid someday

    Bayern Munich phenom Lennart Karl expresses desire to play for Real Madrid somedaySky Germany has tweeted a quote from Lennart Karl in which Bayern Munich phenom Lennart Karl claims that he wishes to play for Real Madrid someday. The 17-year-old claims that playing for the Bundesliga record champions has been “a dream“, but that he would definitely wish to Real “at some point” in his career. What is Lennart Karl’s contractual situation?Karl officially signed hi
  • Chelsea Ready Massive Transfer Raid For Newcastle Midfield Anchor: Should The Magpies Cash In Or Hold Firm?

    Chelsea Ready Massive Transfer Raid For Newcastle Midfield Anchor: Should The Magpies Cash In Or Hold Firm?Journalist Wayne Veysey reports that Chelsea are monitoring Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a top target for the summer of 2026. The West London club are looking for proven Premier League talent to bolster their midfield.Specifically, they see the 25-year-old Italian as the right fit to improve their options. Although the Blues already have a talented core with Cole Palmer, Moi
  • 📈 Recent stats show Rodrygo hitting top form at Real Madrid

    📈 Recent stats show Rodrygo hitting top form at Real MadridWhile Vini Jr is experiencing his worst phase at Real Madrid, even being booed by the fans at Santiago Bernabéu during the 5-1 victory over Betis on Sunday (4), Rodrygo confirms his good form with numbers.In the last five games for the Merengues this season, across all competitions, the Brazilian forward has had five direct goal involvements.The good streak began with a goal in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Cham
  • Thelin's rollercoaster reign draws to a close

    [SNS]Jimmy Thelin's 18-month spell in charge of Aberdeen can be described as a real football rollercoaster - one which reached the ultimate high, last season's Scottish Cup glory, but which also plunged to some real lows.The appointment of the Swede in the summer of 2024 was widely welcomed as a move showing the club were thinking out of the box. He arrived in Scotland with a big managerial reputation back in his homeland but he's just not been able to succeed in the Scottish Premiership.It is h
  • 'I was sure it was offside' - why did Wirtz equaliser stand?

    When manager Arne Slot and Liverpool look back at this season, a crazy January afternoon when they drew 2-2 at Fulham will go a long way to summing up their misfortunes.With top scorer Hugo Ekitike out with a muscle issue, Liverpool's struggles were compounded when one of their former players Harry Wilson opened the scoring in a first half in which Slot's side failed to test home goalkeeper Bernd Leno.Yet they equalised through a controversial Florian Wirtz goal - and looked to have snatched vic
  • West Ham United Eye Reunion With Explosive Speedster To Save Season: Is This The Astute Business The Hammers Truly Need?

    West Ham United Eye Reunion With Explosive Speedster To Save Season: Is This The Astute Business The Hammers Truly Need?According to a big update from journalist Mark Brus, West Ham United have officially agreed on personal terms with Fulham winger Adama Traore. This move sets the stage for the Spaniard to work with his old boss, Nuno Espirito Santo, once again.West Ham United close in on Adama Traore dealThe Hammers jumped at the chance to lead the race for Traore’s signature. Fulham also
  • Liverpool look to repeat Cody Gakpo trick to one up Manchester United

    Liverpool look to repeat Cody Gakpo trick to one up Manchester UnitedLiverpool’s season hasn’t gone to plan so far, but the January transfer window could be a chance to turn things around.The Reds title defence has been a disaster, with Arne Slot’s side out of the running by mid-November, although there is still plenty to fight for this season.It isn’t unusual to see January arrivals at Anfield and, owing to Liverpool’s struggles this campaign, many players are bein
  • Man City 1-1 Chelsea: What Guardiola and Rodri said

    Pep Guardiola spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Manchester City's draw against Chelsea: "I don't agree [that City lost control]. They scored a goal and that is why you analyse the result. Of course they made a step up and were more intense in the pressing and they had the chances because we lost two balls in the beginning of the second half. But, if you believe that they shifted the momentum, ok. You maybe know better."Chelsea is a world champions team. It is not academy players there. Top cla
  • Newcastle United Identify Perfect €50m Defensive Solution For Eddie Howe: But Does He Actually Need Him?

    Newcastle United Identify Perfect €50m Defensive Solution For Eddie Howe: But Does He Actually Need Him?Reports from AS Roma Live say Newcastle United have made AS Roma’s Wesley França a top target for their defence. The 22-year-old Brazilian only moved to Italy last summer for €25 million, but he has already made a huge impression, causing his price tag to skyrocket. Newcastle scouts have been regulars at his matches, as his technical ability looks like a perfect match fo
  • Reece James on new Chelsea manager: 'We know nothing at the moment' amid Liam Rosenior reports

    Calum McFarlane made his managerial debut as Chelsea's interim boss on Sunday and it was his halftime adjustments that saw the Blues fight back from a goal down to draw Manchester City 1-1.MAN CITY 1-1 CHELSEA — Video highlights & recapIt was a tumultuous week for the club as a while with Enzo Maresca leaving unexpectedly, thrusting McFarlane into the limelight just two days later. Liam Rosenior is the widely reported favorite to replace Maresca, with various reports over the last 24 h
  • Udinese poach Arizala, Colombian talent targeted by Milan

    Udinese poach Arizala, Colombian talent targeted by MilanJuan Arizala had seemed to be on the verge of a move to Milan, but Udinese secured an agreement with Independiente Medellin instead worth €3m.The left-back was reported to be in advanced negotiations with the Rossoneri and Tuttosport amongst others were confident last week that a deal was close.However, problems arose because it is reported Milan had intended to immediately loan the 20-year-old to Toulouse for the rest of the season.T
  • Fernandez Gets 8, Jorgensen With 7 | Chelsea Players Rated In Last-Gasp Draw Vs Manchester City

    Fernandez Gets 8, Jorgensen With 7 | Chelsea Players Rated In Last-Gasp Draw Vs Manchester CityChelsea faced off against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium earlier this evening as they looked to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Blues made a good start to the game but conceded the opening goal in the 42nd minute when Tijjani Reijnders got his name on the scoresheet. The West London club went into the half-time interval 1-0 down on the scoreline.Enzo Fernandez ended u
  • Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea: Enzo Fernandez rescues point to hand Arsenal title advantage

    Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea: Enzo Fernandez rescues point to hand Arsenal title advantageManchester City were denied a return to winning ways as a managerless Chelsea struck deep into stoppage time to claim a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.Enzo Fernandez was the unlikely late hero, scrambling home in the final moments to stun the home crowd and halt City’s momentum.The result means City are now six points behind Arsenal in second place after the leaders had earlier extended their
  • Liverpool hero STAYING after major transfer failure

    Liverpool hero STAYING after major transfer failureOne Liverpool hero has been told he's staying after a major transfer failure. It's a bold decision but the correct one.The transfer window is now open and Liverpool have business to do. There's simply no way around that after the start to the season they've had.Not only has the team failed to deliver on its promise but injuries mean Arne Slot doesn't even have the squad he thought he'd boast. This is instead a team held together by glue, low on
  • Pep Guardiola postgame reaction to Manchester City draw with Chelsea

    Pep Guardiola's men were rarely under threat against Chelsea on Sunday, but the Manchester City boss is unlikely to be thrilled that the game stayed in the balance long enough for the Blues to steal a point at the Etihad Stadium.MORE — Man City v Chelsea recap, video highlightsTijjani Reijnders scored what long looked likely to be the lone goal as City as the game should've been put to bed earlier against a Chelsea team missing several key pieces.Instead, Enzo Fernandez scrapped his way to
  • Veteran striker Michael Gregoritsch (31) on the verge of Bundesliga return after reaching agreement with one of four potential clubs

    Veteran striker Michael Gregoritsch (31) on the verge of Bundesliga return after reaching agreement with one of four potential clubsSky Germany – as relayed by transfermarkt.de – reports that Austrian striker Michael Gregoritsch is nearing a Bundesliga return. The German broadcaster claims that Gregoritsch is presently in advanced negotiations to join a German top flight club. Sky does not specify which Bundesliga club the 31-year-old is set to join. Gregoritsch wants to re
  • Late Fernandez goal earns Chelsea 1-1 draw at Manchester City

    Late Fernandez goal earns Chelsea 1-1 draw at Manchester CityManchester City 1-1 Chelsea as late drama reshapes Premier League narrativeThere was something raw and revealing about this 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Chelsea, a Premier League contest shaped as much by circumstance as quality. At the Etihad Stadium, Enzo Fernandez’s stoppage time equaliser earned Chelsea a point that felt heavier than the scoreline, while Manchester City were left to reflect on another evening where co
  • Rodri And Reijnders Get 7.5 | Manchester City Players Rated In Frustrating Draw Vs Chelsea

    Rodri And Reijnders Get 7.5 | Manchester City Players Rated In Frustrating Draw Vs ChelseaManchester City welcomed Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to secure all three points at home in the Premier League. The Mancunian giants made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 42nd minute when Tijjani Reijnders found the back of the net. Pep Guardiola’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 to the good.Man City defended their lead well in the second

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