Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, and while the Blues scored twice, it was really all about the defence. Once the lead was secured, the Blues sat deep to control the game, and they relied on their central defensive partnership to get the job done.
Cristian Chivu is considering further rotation ahead of Inter Milan’s Serie A trip to Genoa, with Federico Dimarco among the players who could be given a rest at the Ferraris.
While Inter Milan continue to await clarity on Denzel Dumfries return from the ankle problem that has troubled him for weeks, the Dutch wing-back remains firmly at the centre of growing transfer speculation.
On Saturday, Lazio earned what was arguably their most remarkable win of the season thus far, not due to the size of the opposition (in this case Parma), but due to the incredibly challenging circumstances.
Maurizio Sarri joked Lazio might just ‘start with 10 men’ next time after beating Parma with two players sent off. ‘We won with 8 against 10 once…’ The Aquile had a very poor away record, so things weren’t looking good for them when Mattia Zaccagni was shown a straight red card for his mistimed lunge on Nahuel Estevez just before half-time.
The latest information on Konaté comes from CaughtOffside, which reports, citing sources close to the agent industry, that PSG are long-time admirers of Konaté, viewing him as a natural successor to Marquinhos.
Tottenham appear to have rediscovered their rhythm after securing back-to-back wins in all competitions for the first time since September. The Lilywhites edged past Brentford at home in the Premier League last weekend, with Thomas Frank getting the better of his former club in style.
Barcelona extended their winning run in La Liga to seven matches with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Osasuna at the Spotify Camp Nou. Made a couple of important interventions to ensure a rare clean sheet for Barcelona.
Wilfried Nancy will become the 13th man to lead the Celts in a League Cup Final as permanent manager. The first manager to do it was Jimmy McGrory, and most recently Ange Postecoglou was added to this list.
Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 today, and among the stats from the game was the interesting fact that this was the first time that Reece James had completed 90 minutes for Chelsea 3 times in a row since 2023.
Atalanta director Luca Percassi acknowledges the win over Chelsea was their third greatest European night, but now they must ‘battle for every point’ against Cagliari.
The Los Angeles Galaxy are close to acquiring former Major League Soccer Defender of the Year Jakob Glesnes from the Philadelphia Union, The Athletic reported Saturday.
Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge today to earn 3 important points. The man of the match accord to FotMob was Malo Gusto, and that should not be a surprise.
Can Arsenal defeat Wolves by a significant margin in this game? Given the quality and form of the Gunners, many expect them to secure a commanding victory, and this is the team Mikel Arteta has gone with to claim a big win.
Hugo Ekitike was Liverpool’s two-goal hero against Brighton on Saturday afternoon, and he modestly sought to heap glowing praise on the other man who’s set to dominate tonight’s headlines.
William Gallas has shared his prediction for the Premier League top-four at the end of this season, and he appears to back Arsenal’s ambitions. The Gunners are determined to end nearly two decades without a league title, aiming to become champions of England for the first time since 2004.
Chris Sutton heaped praise on one Liverpool player who enjoyed a ‘really big game’ for the Reds as they defeated Brighton 2-0 at Anfield on Saturday. The
AC Milan have added Gabriel Jesus to their shopping list as they look to strengthen their squad and establish one of the strongest teams in Italy, according to Football Italia.
The Fire transferred Chicago native and homegrown midfielder Brian Gutierrez to Club Deportivo Guadalajara for what the MLS club called a "multi-million-dollar transfer fee." The Athletic pegged the deal at $5 million.
Roma remain adamant about recruiting Joshua Zirkzee in January, but the deal largely hinges on the conditions set by Manchester United. The Netherlands international has been relegated to the bench this season following the arrivals of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and, most importantly, Benjamin Sesko.
Manchester United have completed the signing of 13-year-old defensive prospect Socrates, a highly rated youngster who has captured the attention of scouts across the country following his standout performances at Elite London Academy.
Tottenham Hotspur have been investing heavily in young talent in recent years with the intention of unlocking their true potential. Luka Vuskovic is among those starlets, signed from Hajduk Split back in 2023.
Manchester United seemingly have the upper hand in the race for Brighton star Carlos Baleba, with Bayern Munich reluctant to make a move. The 21-year-old was MUFC’s priority target to bolster the midfield department last summer.
West Ham are planning to sign a striker in January, with Niclas Fullkrug almost certain to leave the London Stadium. A number of targets have been identified over the last few months, with one of those currently plying his trade in the Championship.
Liverpool have stepped up efforts to sign a replacement for Mohamed Salah, with Michael Olise among their leading targets. The former Crystal Palace winger has been in sensational form since joining Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024, and he could now be set for a return to the Premier League.
Manchester United stalwart Diogo Dalot has returned to the starting lineup after making an impressive upturn in recent weeks. The 26-year-old is the second-longest-serving MUFC player behind Luke Shaw, but his stint at Old Trafford has been a rollercoaster.