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Arne Slot explains decision to drop Mo Salah for the trip to West Ham United

Arne Slot’s Liverpool side travel to West Ham United as the Dutchman tries to get his team back into form. The defending Premier League champions have struggled to perform this season.

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'Very demanding'- Tottenham ace still not comfortable with Premier League football; much work to be done

Thomas Frank has had several issues to deal with in his first season at Tottenham Hotspur, and one of those is the injuries. Like last campaign, several players have already spent time on the sidelines during the opening months of the 2025/26 season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 30

Joe Cole claims form of 'fantastic' player has justified Chelsea making £52m summer sale

Joe Cole believes the impact of Estevao has shown Chelsea made the right decision to sell Noni Madueke in the summer. Estevao arrived from Palmerias after the Club World Cup, although the Blues agreed a deal worth up to £51.4m in the summer of 2024.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 30

Hernanes picks the Juventus player who should replace Vlahovic, snubs David & Openda

Former Juventus midfielder Hernanes believes Kenan Yildiz would be the best solution to replace the injured Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian striker has been Luciano Spalletti’s ultimate first choice since the start of the season.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / November 30

Inter Milan Summer Signing Reveals ‘I’ve Had Chivu’s Trust Since Day One’ Ahead Of Pisa Clash

Petar Sucic has spoken ahead of Inter Milan’s trip to Pisa, reflecting on the squad’s mood after two consecutive defeats. The Croatian midfielder spoke to DAZN, with quotes via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / Stretty News / November 30

Mitten: Man Utd star has made up for doing ‘nothing’ in first half, he did something ‘wonderful’ after the break

Joshua Zirkzee has netted his first goal in almost exactly 12 months, having last found the back of the net against Everton on December 1, 2024. The forward,

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / November 30

Inter Milan Head Coach Wary Of Pisa Threat & Reveals Captain ‘Had A Fever Before The Derby Against AC Milan’

Cristian Chivu has urged his Inter Milan squad to stay focused ahead of today’s tricky trip to Pisa, highlighting the importance of maintaining identity and composure after two consecutive defeats.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 30

Milan 1-0 Lazio: Referee praised and VAR punished after controversial penalty call

It has been decided that referee Giuseppe Collu was correct in his decision to not give a stoppage-time penalty to Lazio at the end of their 1-0 defeat

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / November 30

La Liga giants ready to sell PL proven Tottenham target in January; Journo confirms

Thomas Frank has received criticism for persisting with Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha in the middle of the park. This has been one of the key reasons why the Lilywhites have struggled with dictating the tempo of play and controlling matches, and the prime examples of that were defeats to Chelsea and Arsenal.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 30

‘Shockwaves’ – Sky reporter reacts to ‘huge’ Arne Slot decision prior to West Ham v Liverpool

There are some eye-catching inclusions and omissions regarding the Liverpool starting XI to face West Ham on Sunday afternoon. Alisson Becker and Florian Wirtz return from illness and injury respectively, while Joe Gomez comes in for his first Premier League start of the season and Alexander Isak is recalled.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / November 30

Inter Milan Join Juventus & Napoli In Race For Highly-Rated Italian Wing-Back

Inter Milan are reportedly keeping a close eye on Marco Palestra, the highly-rated 2005-born Italian right wing-back, as they search for a long-term replacement for Denzel Dumfries.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / November 30

Forget Bruno & Zirkzee – Man Utd owe comeback to ‘superb’ Red who kept them in the match

Manchester United had a woeful first half against Crystal Palace, but things could have been worse if it wasn’t for Luke Shaw. The Red Devils are looking to make amends following Monday’s shocking display against Everton.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 30

Journalist – Chelsea have no chance of 'easy' deal for £70m rated star next summer

Chelsea might have to part with more than £70m to sign Nottingham Forest centre back Murillo according to reports. The Blues lost Levi Colwill to an ACL injury before the start of the season, and despite public pleas from Enzo Maresca for a replacement, the club didn’t grant his wish.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 30

Serie A | Lecce 2-1 Torino: Asllani misses last chance to draw level

Goals from Lassana Coulibaly and Lameck Banda sent Lecce on their way to a 2-1 victory over Torino in Serie A on Sunday afternoon, despite a second-half strike from Che Adams and an opportunity for Kristjan Asllani to level from the penalty spot in the final minute.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / November 30

Official Starting Lineups – Pisa Vs Inter Milan: Luis Henrique Steps In For Dumfries

Inter Milan have confirmed their starting lineup for today’s Serie A trip to Pisa, with Cristian Chivu turning to Luis Henrique on the right flank in the continued absence of Denzel Dumfries.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 30

Jody Morris names player Chelsea will have a 'fight on their hands' to sign in 2026

Jody Morris believes Chelsea will have a fight on their hands if they decided to enter the race for Crystal Palace centre back Marc Guehi. Despite losing Levi Colwill to an ACL injury before the start of the season, Chelsea didn’t sign another centre back despite public pleas from Enzo Maresca.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 30

'Looked off it all afternoon' – Journo names Man United star struggling against Palace

Sky Sports journalist William Bitibiri has criticised the performance of Manchester United defender Leny Yoro against Crystal Palace. The Red Devils are currently losing against Palace at Selhurst Park, thanks to a penalty scored by Jean-Phillipe Mateta.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 30

Liverpool team news v West Ham: Alisson and Wirtz return, Salah benched, Gomez comes in to start

Liverpool will once again attempt to halt their alarming slump when they take on West Ham this afternoon. The Reds began the day in 13th place in the Premier League table, having seen their form fall off a cliff over the past two months amid growing pressure on Arne Slot, who can’t afford many more poor results after a hellish autumn.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 30

Arsenal working to sign £17m midfielder ahead of Real Madrid

Arsenal have done a number of very smart transfer moves in recent years, and another could be on the cards for 2026. Mikel Arteta wants a younger midfielder added to his squad next summer, and a familiar avenue could be used to meet this request.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

West Ham vs Liverpool Confirmed Lineups for November 30

These are the West Ham vs Liverpool confirmed lineups for their Premier League clash. A few weeks ago this would have been a one-sided steamroller taking on relegation fodder but coming into this one, the Irons are actually in better form than their opponents.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / November 30

'We’ve Delivered on A Huge Week' – Chris Wilder on Three Consecutive Wins And His 'Challenge' to Sheffield United Players

Sheffield United’s resurgence gathered even more momentum as Chris Wilder’s side recorded their third win in six days and their third straight game scoring three goals, with a hard-fought 3-2 triumph away at Leicester City.

Soccer News / Stretty News / November 30

‘Fernandes went ballistic’: Journo spotted one United star get a real scolding from his skipper in first half

Bruno Fernandes was spotted scolding Amad Diallo for conceding possession far too easily in the first half. The Ivorian livewire retained his place in the starting XI for Manchester United’s clash with Crystal Palace this afternoon, with only two points separating the sides ahead of kick-off.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / November 30

Newcastle open to midfielder deal amid Crystal Palace interest

Newcastle are expecting to be busy in January, with Alexander Isak’s record sale to Liverpool meaning there is PSR headroom for signings to be made. However, there could still be an exit or two on the cards, with Joe Willock among those to have been linked with a move away from St James’ Park.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 30

'That’s my advice' – Emile Heskey tells Alexander Isak what he must do to succeed at Liverpool

Almost three months on from his British record £125m transfer to Liverpool, Alexander Isak is still in search of his first Premier League goal for the Reds.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / November 30

Tottenham 'sense there could be an opportunity' to land '€100m asset' from rival club

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away from Brighton, and he is on the radar of Manchester United as well.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 30

Arne Slot needs to do something today he hasn’t managed in his last seven attempts since January

London is a favourite tourist destination for many holidaymakers, but nobody could blame Arne Slot for not being overly fond of the UK’s capital city.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 30

One player set to suffer as Enzo Maresca faces massive Cole Palmer call

A surprise announcement from Enzo Maresca on Friday made it clear that Cole Palmer is fit to play for Chelsea against Arsenal today – and perhaps even start the game.