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Lineker thinks Arsenal man is the best in the world in his position

Gabriel has been named the best defender in the world following an impressive return to form in Arsenal’s recent match against Aston Villa. The defender had missed several games through injury, and his absence was keenly felt by the Gunners during that period.

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Serie A | Cagliari 0-1 Milan: Leao first goal of new year on Fullkrug debut

Rafael Leao scored the first Serie A goal of 2026 to give a reshuffled Milan the victory away to Cagliari, with Niclas Fullkrug making his debut. The Rossoneri

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 2

Real Madrid and Brazil legend leaves hospital after heart operation

Real Madrid and Brazil legend Roberto Carlos has left hospital in Sao Paulo, following an unexpected heart operation earlier this week. The 52-year-old was rushed to hospital but it appears he has left in good health.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / January 2

A draw away at Sunderland isn’t the end of the world for Manchester City

Manchester City played out a nil-all draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light last night. Pep Guardiola’s side fell four points behind Arsenal who sit top of the Premier League at the halfway point of the season.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 2

Man City vs Chelsea: Who is the referee and VAR for the Premier League clash?

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Man City on Sunday evening. Chelsea make the trip to Manchester for their opening game of 2026.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 2

Andoni Iraola confirms Antoine Semenyo will face Arsenal

Antoine Semenyo is reportedly close to completing a move to Manchester City, despite Arsenal also showing strong interest in signing him. City appear to have moved ahead of both the Gunners and Liverpool in the race for his signature, with several reports suggesting the transfer has reached an advanced stage.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 2

Romano offers important update on the future of Juventus target

Tarik Muharemovic is developing into one of the finest defenders in Italian football, and Juventus is reportedly interested in signing him once more. Interestingly, the club sold him to Sassuolo last season when he was part of their Next Gen team and had limited prospects of breaking into the first team.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 2

Inter Milan Head Coach Waits On Selection Dilemmas For Bologna Clash As Poland & Armenia Stars Battle For Role

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu still has one key selection dilemma to resolve ahead of Sunday night’s Serie A clash with Bologna, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Piotr Zielinski competing for a place in midfield.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 2

Cancelo tempted by Barcelona, but Inter have agreement with Al-Hilal – report

Sport Mediaset reports that Inter have an agreement in principle with Al-Hilal for Joao Cancelo’s six-month loan, but the Portuguese defender is waiting for an offer from Barcelona.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / January 2

Inter Milan & Al-Hilal Agree Terms For Ex Man City & Barcelona Wingback

Inter Milan and Al-Hilal have reached an agreement in principle for João Cancelo, with the two clubs settling the framework of a loan deal for the Portuguese wingback.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 2

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal takes to social media in response to Espanyol hostilities

Lamine Yamal has made a habit in his young career of ‘building up’ big games on social media the night before, and the Catalan derby is the latest game to be given the treatment.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / January 2

Leeds in PSR crunch, could look to sell 26-year-old ace this month

Leeds United striker Joel Piroe has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. According to a report from The Guardian (h/t MOT Leeds News), Leeds United are under pressure to sell some players so that they can balance the books.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 2

Roma agreement with Atletico Madrid for Raspadori, but Lazio loom

Sources in Italy claim that Roma have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for Giacomo Raspadori, but the Italian striker will make a decision on his future in the coming days, as Lazio and Galatasaray are also interested.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 2

Euro outfit swoop for Newcastle ace in surprise January raid, £40k-a-week deal agreed

Newcastle United striker William Osula was close to leaving the club during the summer transfer window, and it appears that he could be on his way out of the club now.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / January 2

Sassuolo Coach Fabio Grosso Predicts Inter Milan Target Will ‘Become Very Very Strong’ As Speculation Builds

Sassuolo head coach Fabio Grosso believes Inter Milan target Tarik Muharemovic can become “very, very strong”, as speculation continues to grow around the defender’s future.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 2

Report: Leeds plot move for Newcastle outcast in desperate January swoop

Leeds United are looking to add more quality in depth in the middle of the park, and they have identified Joe Willock as a target. According to a report from iNews, they want to sign the Newcastle United midfielder, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done in January.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 2

Calafiori will miss yet another Arsenal game

Riccardo Calafiori is set to miss Arsenal’s upcoming match against Bournemouth, with the same injury that has sidelined him in recent weeks continuing to rule him out.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 2

Who is your Arsenal Player of the Month for December?

December proved to be a highly productive month for Arsenal, as they won seven of the eight matches they played, with their only defeat coming against Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 2

Paul Joyce update leaves Liverpool midfielder stuck in limbo

Liverpool’s squad depth discussion has resurfaced again after a respected journalist provided clarity on one of our most confusing loan situations. Paul Joyce of The Times has reported that Harvey Elliott will not take up interest from MLS despite being left in limbo as his season continues to stall.

Why Thomas Frank should drop Mohammed Kudus vs. Sunderland – View

Tottenham Hotspur entered the 2025/26 season with renewed optimism, believing they had done enough in the summer transfer window to address the holes in the squad for new boss Thomas Frank.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 2

Mikel Arteta happy with Arsenal players’ desire for success

Arsenal’s players are displaying a renewed level of determination that is giving supporters genuine belief that trophies could be won this season. Over recent weeks, the team have delivered a series of impressive results that have caught the attention of both fans and neutral observers.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 2

'All I can say' – Pep Guardiola shares honest thoughts on Enzo Maresca departure

Pep Guardiola has commented on Enzo Maresca leaving Chelsea and believes the Blues have lost an “incredible” manager. Maresca and Chelsea parted ways on Thursday, just 18 months into a five year deal, and six after winning the Conference League and Club World Cup.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 2

Fresh news on what is probably Spurs #1 winter target

Tottenham Hotspur are heading into the January window with a clear plan: the club is ready to spend £150 million on two or three signings that move the needle.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 2

Club president admits it ‘hurt’ to sell their player who can ‘devastate opponents’ to Man Utd

Lecce’s president, Sticchi Damiani, has opened up on his ‘hurt’ over selling Patrick Dorgu to Manchester United this time last year. The full-back became Ruben Amorim’s first-ever signing as head coach of the Red Devils when he joined in a £30 million deal midway through the 2024/2025 campaign.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 2

'That’s them without him' – former Reds explain Liverpool problem

Liverpool’s Anfield stalemate with Leeds United has sparked renewed debate about structure, balance and what we lose when one key figure is missing. The goalless draw extended our unbeaten run but did little to quiet concerns about fluency, urgency and attacking cohesion.