Paul Scholes has suggested that Arsenal could struggle to win the Premier League title because of their record against the league’s strongest sides. Despite Mikel Arteta’s team being widely regarded as the most consistent side this season, questions remain about their ability to overcome direct rivals in decisive fixtures.
Lazio are still searching the market for a new midfielder, and the latest two names to emerge on their shortlist are Tim Iroegbunam and Tanner Tessmann.
Joe Cole fears Enzo Fernandez could have his head turned if Real Madrid try and tempt him away from Stamford Bridge. Fernandez joined Chelsea from Portuguese giants Benfica for a then club record fee of £106m, and has been at the club for almost three years.
The Liverpool starting line-up to take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening has been confirmed. After a morale-boosting 3-0 victory away to Marseille in midweek, the Reds go in search of an overdue Premier League victory away to Andoni Iraola’s Cherries, who’ve been scoring and conceding plenty in recent matches.
Chelsea legend John Terry has stated he wants to see more from Liam Rosenior in the coming weeks and a difference between his team and Enzo Maresca’s. Rosenior replaced Enzo Maresca as head coach earlier this month, and penned a six and a half year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal had the opportunity to sign Benjamin Sesko during the summer transfer window but ultimately chose to bring in Viktor Gyokeres instead. That decision has added extra intrigue ahead of this weekend’s meeting between Arsenal and Manchester United, where both forwards are expected to feature prominently.
Although Brighton and Hove Albion maintain that they want to keep hold of Carlos Baleba for the foreseeable future, Manchester United are expected to revive their pursuit in the summer.
Kai Havertz has been restricted to the bench in Arsenal’s last two matches as the club manages his workload following his return from a long-term injury.
The Manchester United contract talks surrounding Kobbie Mainoo have quickly become one of the most important off-field developments at Old Trafford. As the club prepares for a significant midfield transition, securing Mainoo’s long-term future is now viewed as a strategic priority.
The six Bayern Munich contracts expiring this summer are already a major off-field distraction for the Bavarians. While granted, not all of the six are key players, it still prevents them from focusing on the important next few months.
Arsenal will face Michael Carrick’s Manchester United in what will be his second match since taking charge as interim manager, and he will be aiming to secure back-to-back victories.
Recent reports indicate that Inter Milan is actively pursuing Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham Hotspur as their top target to replace the departing Yann Sommer, whose contract isn’t being renewed beyond the end of the current season (likely summer 2026).
Yves Bissouma has become one of the most talked-about names in the final days of the January window. Out of favour at Tottenham under Thomas Frank, the Malian midfielder is looking for a fresh start, but his future remains a major question mark.
Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs closely monitoring PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye according to reports. The Blues were expected to be quiet this month, but their plans have changed, and they are looking to bring in a centre back and possibly a midfielder.
It looks like the Tottenham Hotspur chiefs are planning to rebuild the defensive unit after watching Thomas Frank’s team concede goals at an alarming rate in the last couple of months.
Mikel Arteta has explained that Ethan Nwaneri was allowed to join Olympique Marseille on loan because the move was considered essential for his development.
There are European nights that feel like theatre, and there are European nights that feel like evidence. Aston Villa’s trip to Istanbul was the second kind: a narrow, abrasive 1–0 win at Fenerbahçe that did more than add another result to the calendar – it sealed Aston Villa’s round-of-16 qualification.
Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to assess attacking options during the January transfer window, as Thomas Frank looks to reinforce his squad further. Spurs announced the capture of young left-back Souza from Santos on Thursday evening.
Liam Rosenior has revealed he wouldn’t change a fully fit Cole Palmer for any player in the world in his position. Palmer has made a huge impact at Stamford Bridge since arriving from Manchester City in a deal worth around £40m in the summer of 2023.
Borussia Dortmund’s rising midfield talent Felix Nmecha has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs during this January’s transfer window. Sources
Manchester City are in the midst of an injury crisis. There is no other way to put it. There were eleven players unavailable for Manchester City’s most recent match against Bodø/Glimt.
Chelsea believe goalkeeper Mike Penders has “absolutely elite” potential, and was a big reason they didn’t strengthen the position in the summer according to reports.
Manchester United have been urged to pursue a deal for Aston Villa’s Youri Tielemans this summer. Daily Mail journalist Nathan Salt said of the Villa star
Manchester City take on Wolverhampton Wanderers today at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side enters today’s match after two disappointing defeats to Manchester United and Bodø/Glimt.