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The team news for tonight’s Chelsea – Leeds game is out, and there was a significant bit of rotation from manager Enzo Maresca, including some rather surprising decisions.

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Conte: ‘Napoli deserved it more, but penalties were interminable’

Napoli coach Antonio Conte insists ‘the team that deserved it the most went through’ to the Coppa Italia quarter-final after an ‘interminable’ penalty shoot-out against Cagliari.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 3

Milinkovic-Savic admits penalty shoot out ‘a bit strange’ for Napoli victory

Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic was the hero of the Coppa Italia penalty shoot-out against Cagliari, saving one and scoring one too. ‘It was a bit strange.’ The game ended 1-1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, where Sebastiano Esposito cancelled out the opening Lorenzo Lucca header.

Soccer News / Real Madrid CF on SI / December 3

Athletic Club 0-3 Real Madrid: Report & Full Match Highlights as Mbappe Hits Two Clinical Finishes

Real Madrid ended their poor run of form in La Liga, beating Athletic Club 3-0 at the San Mames Stadium. The win means they close the gap at the top to one point after Barcelona's win yesterday.

Inter Milan Vs Venezia – Cristian Chivu Demands Focus: 'Tonight Is The Most Important Match'

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu addressed the press ahead of tonight’s Coppa Italia showdown against Venezia. Speaking to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old asked his players to stay focused.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / December 3

Arsenal told they have a 'top player' who is their own version of Frank Lampard

Arsenal have used Mikel Merino as a make-shift striker at times, and the Spanish midfielder has done quite well in that role. He has scored some important goals for the London club, and he has found the back of the net once again against Brentford in the Premier League today.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / December 3

Chelsea told they will need £70-80million to sign Barcelona target in 2026

Chelsea are interested in signing the Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. The 23-year-old is a target for Barcelona as well. He has been linked with multiple top clubs in recent months.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 3

Liverpool in direct contact with agents to seal £25-30m January transfer

Liverpool are hoping to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace during the January transfer window. The 25-year-old came close to joining the club in the summer, but the Eagles pulled the plug on the deal at the last minute.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 3

Report: Man United have offered £26m to land Colombian ace in January

Manchester United are looking to sign the Colombian attacker Cucho Hernandez in January. According to Fichajes, they have offered around £26 million to sign the versatile forward.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 3

Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan Vs Venezia: Wantaway Italy Star & French Midfielder Start

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has decided to start Andy Diouf and Davide Frattesi against Venezia. This evening’s Coppa Italia last-16 clash kicks off at 21:00 CET at the San Siro.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 3

Coppa Italia | Napoli 1-1 Cagliari: Sudden death penalties needed for Conte

Napoli needed a sudden death penalty shoot-out to push past Cagliari after a 1-1 draw and will face Como or Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 3

Report – Real Madrid Join Inter Milan In Race To Sign Hajduk Split Prodigy

La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly ready to challenge Inter Milan for the signature of Hajduk Split teenager Branimir Mlacic. According to Spanish outlet Defensa Central via FCInter1908, Los Blancos have set their sights on the 18-year-old defender.

Lens News / To The Lane And Back / December 3

Kevin Danso did something during Newcastle vs. Tottenham that will go under the radar amidst Romero’s heroics

Tottenham Hotspur twice fought back to draw 2-2 with Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Tuesday evening. Cristian Romero delivered two decisive moments against Newcastle United, capped by a brilliant 95th-minute overhead kick that silenced the home crowd and eased the pressure on Thomas Frank.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

Liverpool team news v Sunderland: Just one change from Arne Slot as big Mo Salah call made

The first midweek Premier League round of the season sees Liverpool welcome Sunderland to Anfield for the teams’ first meeting in almost nine years. The Black Cats have been to League One and back since holding the Reds to a 2-2 draw at the start of 2017, and not a single player from that match is still with either of the two clubs.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 3

Celtic announce appointment of Wilfried Nancy as new manager

Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as the club’s new manager. The Frenchman arrives as the new Celtic manager on a two and a half year deal, replacing Brendan Rodgers.

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Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Liverpool vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups for December 3

Here are the confirmed lineups for both Liverpool and Sunderland ahead of their Premier League clash at 8:15 pm GMT today. Despite winning at the weekend, Liverpool are on a poor run of results and currently sit eighth in the table.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Chelsea vs Leeds Confirmed Lineups for December 3

These are the Chelsea vs Leeds confirmed lineups for their Premier League clash. December is sure to be a hectic month for every club with matches coming thick and fast, this is one that could potentially trip the Blues up.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 3

Team’s Up – O’Neill names unchanged Celtic XI for Paradise farewell

Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic team for the evening’s Scottish Premiership clash with Dundee. The Irishman returned to the Celtic Park dugout last month after answering the club’s SOS in the wake of Brendan Rodgers’ shock departure.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca starts 3 Brazilians as Blues look to keep up hot form

Chelsea take on Leeds tonight, and after the chaotic fun of last week’s huge games against Barcelona and Arsenal, it’s hard to predict what team Enzo Maresca will pick.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Mikael Silvestre predicts Lewis-Skelly’s future amid Chelsea interest

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal, but former Gunners defender Mikael Silvestre does not expect the youngster to leave the Emirates this season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

Sky Sports journalist sends big Liverpool message as Van Dijk argument finally proven right

Some claims in football take time to land, and Liverpool’s win at West Ham quietly underlined an argument our captain has made. Richard Morgan’s Sky Sports analysis described how Joe Gomez “finally gives Reds an air of defensive stability” after a turbulent run that included defeats to Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Athletic’s announcement of Chelsea’s January transfer plans may disappoint some fans

The Athletic’s Deal Sheet is back as we approach January, and for Chelsea fans hoping for some big business, it will be a disappointment. The opening statement of the whole thing says that “Chelsea are not planning to add to the first team squad in January, with the focus being more on the summer,” much in the same way they did last year.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Walcott says Chelsea made Arsenal the most vulnerable he has seen the Gunners

Arsenal were held to a draw by ten-man Chelsea at the weekend, a result that suggested the Gunners may not yet be operating at the level required to secure the Premier League title.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 3

A frequently chaotic affair where one Spur scored just 3/10 in our Player Ratings

Spurs went 2-0 down to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park, with captain Cristian Romero scoring a brace (header in the 78th minute and an overhead kick in the 95th) to rescue a point.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Chelsea transfer’s second PR disaster of the season could accelerate Stamford Bridge move

Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha, who has a deal lined up to join Chelsea next summer, has been suspended for their game against Toulouse this week by his club after giving an international break interview where he jokes that he had signed for them thinking they were based in Germany.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 3

‘It wasn’t his best game’: Amorim confirms he held private talks with Man Utd man after Palace ‘struggles’

Ruben Amorim has confirmed he had a chat with Leny Yoro to gauge where his head was at following a disheartening Crystal Palace shift. Despite Manchester

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Pundit reveals a part of Brentford’s game that could hurt Arsenal

Arsenal face Brentford tonight in a crucial Premier League clash as they aim to maintain their lead at the top of the table. The Gunners were held to a draw against Chelsea in their previous outing, preventing them from extending their advantage over their rivals.