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Referee named for the Arsenal v Tottenham game

Michael Oliver is set to officiate an Arsenal game as centre referee for the first time since their controversial encounter with Wolves last season. The Gunners face Tottenham this weekend as they return to Premier League action, seeking to resume winning form following a 2-2 draw with Sunderland before the international break.

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Tottenham could accelerate move for French sensation; Thomas Frank keen to add ‘flair’ in January

Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive resilience under Thomas Frank has been one of the standout positives this season. The north London club have proven to be a tough nut to crack, recording eight clean sheets across all competitions already.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 18

Euro giants plotting January raid on Sunderland for first-team mainstay

Juventus are reportedly interested in signing the Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka. The experienced Swiss International returned to the Premier League at the start of the season, and he has done quite well for Sunderland.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 18

Tottenham Hit With Bad News Over Everton, PSG-Linked Standout

Football Insider reports that Kubo could be intrigued by a move to the Premier League to Tottenham after Real Sociedad’s poor 2025-26 season. Moreover, the outlet reveals, citing sources, that Tottenham, or any interested club, would need to pay £52million to sign Kubo by activating his release clause.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / November 18

Trying to figure out where one Manchester City player fits into the City squad is no easy task

To say that the 25/26 season has been frustrating for Omar Marmoush would be an understatement. The Egyptian international suffered a knee injury on international duty earlier this season which saw him miss a significant chunk of the beginning of this season.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / November 18

Celtic release another ‘Supporters Update’ concerning Green Brigade

An hour before kick-off at Hampden in the Scotland v Denmark World Cup showdown, Celtic posted another supporters update statement on the club’s official

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 18

Arsenal holds a Semenyo advantage over their rivals

Arsenal are among several top clubs that have reportedly been informed that Antoine Semenyo could be available for transfer from Bournemouth in January.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / November 18

Pundit says Juventus is not allowing Locatelli to grow

Manuel Locatelli was widely considered a signing that would significantly elevate Juventus. The midfielder arrived with a strong reputation after impressing for Italy at Euro 2020, and his performances at that tournament led many to view him as one of the finest midfielders in world football at that time.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / November 18

Club legend admits 'great player' could be sold to Tottenham for 'a very good offer'

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad. It will be interesting to see if the North London club is willing to pay the asking price for him in the coming months.

Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / November 18

Jamie O’Hara calls on Tottenham to go big in January; key player can change fortunes

Tottenham Hotspur have been considering a January swoop for highly-rated Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. The future of Antoine Semenyo is set to be a hot topic in the January transfer window.

Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / November 18

Report: Chelsea looking to hijack January move for ‘very special talent’

Chelsea are interested in signing the Real Madrid prodigy Endrick. The 19-year-old has struggled for gametime at the Spanish club, and he needs a fresh start.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 18

Liverpool close to signing versatile attacker who rejected Manchester United in the summer

Manchester United could miss out on one of their top summer targets as Liverpool lead the race to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo in the upcoming January transfer window.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 18

Two Arsenal youngsters feature as England U19 beat Scotland

Max Dowman continues to impress for the England U19 team, featuring for 70 minutes in their 4-0 victory over Scotland. England’s youth sides are widely regarded as among the strongest in the world, and Arsenal consistently contribute talent to these squads.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / November 18

'Spurs have a diamond'- Tottenham Hotspur star branded ‘Olympic’ class in standout campaign vs Thomas Frank

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven is enjoying an excellent run of form for both club and country. The Dutchman has made significant progress under Thomas Frank this season, firmly securing his place in the starting eleven.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 18

Liverpool have ‘pretty much wrapped up’ another ‘fantastic signing’; Real Madrid admitted defeat

Liverpool have ‘pretty much wrapped up’ Marc Guehi’s transfer despite interest from Real Madrid, according to Bruno Alemany. The Merseysiders narrowly missed out on signing the Crystal Palace centre-back in the summer transfer window.

Man United have ‘smart and tactically astute’ £53m Arsenal target ‘on their radar’

Manchester United are interested in signing Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 22-year-old full-back has been linked with a move away from the German club in the past as well.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 18

Pundit names Arsenal man as one of the top five in Premier League

Ben Foster has identified David Raya as one of the top five goalkeepers currently playing in the Premier League. Since his move from Brentford to Arsenal, Raya has impressed consistently, securing back-to-back Golden Glove awards and establishing himself as one of the most reliable custodians in the league.

Nottingham Forest News / Extratime Talk / November 18