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In a bid to win all the competitions they compete in, Arsenal have fallen short in the past, and the time has probably come for them to focus on winning one.

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Wrexham 5-3 Sheffield United: Blades Gift Wrexham All Three Points in Christmas Cracker

Sheffield United threw away vital points away at Wrexham in a 5-3 defeat on Boxing Day after being a couple of goals up. The Blades kicked off the scoring early in the first half with a moment of magic from Patrick Bamford as his improvised left-footed flick arched into the far left side of the net with a kiss off the post aiding him.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / December 26

Hall Gets 7.5, Gordon With 6.5 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Lackluster Loss Vs Manchester United

Newcastle United locked horns with Manchester United at Old Trafford earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a positive result on the road in the Premier League.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / December 26

Dorgu Gets 8.5, Ugarte With 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Newcastle United

Manchester United entertained Newcastle United at Old Trafford earlier tonight as they hoped to earn all three points at home in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 24th minute thanks to Patrick Dorgu’s great strike.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 26

'He was absolutely brilliant': Gary Neville in awe of 'outstanding' Man United ace after 1-0 win

Manchester United picked up a 1-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League tonight, and it was a hard-fought victory for the home team. Manchester United performed reasonably well during the first half, but they were completely dominated by Newcastle United in the second half of the game.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 26

Do you want Juventus to be sold by the Agnelli family?

The Agnelli family have owned Juventus for the last century and, not for the first time, they are facing pressure to sell the club. Despite Juventus being publicly traded over the years, the family have remained majority owners and has also sold shares to Tether and several other investors as part of that structure.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 26

Fire add M Robin Lod on multi-year free-agent deal

The Chicago Fire boosted their offensive potential Friday by signing 2024 All-Star Robin Lod to a free-agent contract. The deal runs through June 30, 2028, the team announced.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 26

Gary Neville claims Amorim decision has left Man United 'all out at sea' in the second half

Manchester United are currently leading 1-0 against Newcastle United in the Premier League. Patrick Dorgu scored midway through the first half to hand his side the lead.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 26

Leeds learn asking price for 27-year-old attacking target

Coventry City striker Haji Wright has been linked with a move away from the club in January. West Ham United were reportedly interested in signing the player, but Coventry City are unwilling to sanction his departure.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 26

Three-way London battle featuring Tottenham erupts for signature of Turkish Serie A sensation

Tottenham Hotspur desperately need an influx of fresh talent after struggling royally in the last couple of months under Thomas Frank. Spurs are struggling to control games and create chances from midfield, while there is a lack of creativity on the left-hand side, which will need addressing in the upcoming January transfer window.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 26

Prince Owusu signs contract extension with FC Montreal

Prince Owusu, who enjoyed an outstanding sophomore season in Major League Soccer, has signed a three-season contract extension with CF Montreal, the club announced Friday.

RB Leipzig News / Athlon Sports / December 26

Van Dijk Pens Tribute to Diogo Jota Ahead of Emotional Liverpool-Wolves Match

The tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva has continued to affect the Liverpool squad, according to team captain Virgil van Dijk. It will surely be an emotional occasion on Saturday at Anfield.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 26

‘Best half in a red shirt’ – Sky Sports journo reserves special praise for Man United star

Patrick Dorgu delivered a timely reminder of his potential with an outstanding first-half performance for Manchester United against Newcastle United at Old Trafford, emerging as the standout performer in an unexpected role.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 26

Carragher pinpoints the 'really good' thing Amorim has done against Newcastle

Manchester United are currently leading against Newcastle United in the Premier League. A goal from Patrick Dorgu midway through the first half has given

Sassuolo News / Caught Offside / December 26

Report: Newcastle handed opportunity to land long-term target for just £26.1m

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi during the January transfer window. The 26-year-old Italian international does not have a future at the Italian club, and he needs to move on in order to play more often.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 26

Why Gyokeres is not an upgrade on Jesus or Havertz

Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal this summer to address their long-standing goalscoring problem, with the Gunners believing he could become one of the finest strikers in the world and fire them to several honours.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / December 26

Azzurri concern as top 10 Italy players in Serie A revealed

There are three goalkeepers among the top 10 Italian performers in Serie A so far, while Federico Dimarco has been the best Azzurri player in the league so far.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 26

Jonathan David needs as much time as Juventus has given Dusan Vlahovic

Jonathan David is already being labelled a Juventus flop, with some reports suggesting that the club could consider selling him as early as January. Such claims underline how quickly the narrative around the forward has shifted since his arrival, despite the relatively short time he has spent in Turin.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 26

USMNT star Pulisic the best Serie A player so far, according to Italian journalists

USMNT international Christian Pulisic is the Serie A player with the highest average player rating, just above his teammate Luka Modric. Milan star Pulisic is the best player in Serie A so far, according to average player ratings from Italian sports papers (via Fantacalcio).

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 26

Thomas Frank’s record against Crystal Palace is a cause for concern for Tottenham fans

Thomas Frank has overseen an awful run of recent form, with Tottenham Hotspur winning just once in their last eight Premier League matches. This has seen the club now being sucked into the lower half of the table.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker / December 26

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Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / December 26

Barcelona ready to pounce if Arsenal snub £45 million transfer in 2026

Barcelona are looking to improve the defensive unit, and they are keeping tabs on the Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie, as per Fichajes. The 23-year-old Ecuadorian is on loan at the Premier League club, but he has not been a regular starter for them.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 26

Exclusive says Chelsea could bring forward transfer for 18 year old Ligue 1 talent as interest grows

The rumours about Chelsea interest in Marseille youngster Darryl Bakola continue to grow. Today it’s rumour site CaughtOffside‘s turn to talk about the 18 year old.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 26

Two important players won’t feature for Manchester City against Nottingham Forest

There was good news on the injury front to emerge today for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola has revealed that Rodri is a chance to return for City’s important Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest tomorrow at The City Ground.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 26

An important piece of the Manchester City machine could return against Nottingham Forest

Rodri has missed the past eleven matches for Manchester City. City have taken a cautious approach with Rodri’s fitness after he suffered a series of injury setbacks throughout this season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 26

January transfer 'biggest priorities' for Chelsea still stuck because of these factors

With January now just days away, we can get really serious about Chelsea and what they might be up to in the transfer window. We’ve said all along we don’t expect them to do much in terms of buying players – but there will likely be a sale or two, and some loan movements too.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 26

Report: Chelsea’s stance on forgotten £17.1m star revealed ahead of January window

Chelsea are exploring domestic options for Deivid Washington ahead of the January transfer window according to The Athletic. The Blues signed Washington from Santos in the summer of 2023 in a deal worth £14m with a further £3.5m in add-ons.