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Match Report: Chelsea lose 3-2 but stay in tie against Arsenal thanks to Garnacho double

Chelsea were beaten 3-2 by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, but remain in the tie with a second leg at the Emirates still to come. The Blues started about as badly as you could hope.

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Pisacane: ‘Cagliari improve self-esteem after victory over Juventus’

Fabio Pisacane hopes the victory over Juventus will allow Cagliari players to ‘understand what they are capable of and improve their self-esteem.’ The Sardinians were expecting a rough night after scraping just one point from the last three rounds, and were coming off a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Genoa.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 17

Spalletti: ‘Juventus players must keep their roles, Cagliari sniffed an opportunity’

Luciano Spalletti said Juventus must ‘tip our hats’ to Cagliari following a 1-0 defeat, but also criticised his players for wandering out of their roles in a frenetic fightback.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 17

Motherwell manager relaxed about Celtic interest in star striker

Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou has spoken about Tawanda Maswanhise after Celtic boss Martin O’Neill was spotted watching the striker this afternoon.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 17

Arteta gives credit to Nottingham Forest for their game plan

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Nottingham Forest arrived with a clear tactical plan to frustrate Arsenal, and ultimately succeeded in doing so. The two sides played out a goalless draw in a Premier League fixture that many expected Arsenal to win, given the contrasting situations of the clubs this season.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 17

Juventus fall to Cagliari despite dominating the game

Cagliari secured a narrow victory over Juventus with a single goal when both sides met this evening, in a result that the visitors may come to regret. Given that Cagliari had failed to win any of their previous three matches, this was widely seen as a fixture that Juventus were expected to win.

AC Monza News / Football Italia / January 17

Player ratings: Cagliari 1-0 Juventus – Defensive resilience denies Bianconeri

Cagliari held firm to pick up a hard-fought 1-0 victory at home against Juventus, and have Luca Mazzitelli and their defensive unit to thank for the three

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 17

Serie A | Cagliari 1-0 Juventus: Spalletti shocked in Sardinia

Juventus suffered a shock defeat in Cagliari, surprised by the Luca Mazzitelli volley on a set play routine, for only the second loss under Luciano Spalletti.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 17

Pat Nevin says Arsenal were unlucky not to win the Forest game

Pat Nevin believes Arsenal were unfortunate not to defeat Nottingham Forest when the two sides met in the Premier League today. Mikel Arteta’s team approached the match with confidence and commitment, working hard throughout the contest in the belief that their efforts would be rewarded with a victory.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 17

'Definitely opportunities' Keown comments on Arsenal’s draw against Forest

Martin Keown has insisted that Arsenal created enough opportunities to secure victory against Nottingham Forest when the two sides met in the Premier League this evening.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 17

Another Palace exit looms, midfielder pushed towards door with two clubs on red alert

Crystal Palace midfielder Jefferson Lerma has been linked with a move away from the club this month. The player will be out of contract in the summer of 2026, and journalist Dominik Schneider claims Crystal Palace do not want to extend his contract.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 17

Liam Rosenior gives update on defender injury and how it affects Chelsea’s January transfer plan

Liam Rosenior has just taken his post-match press conference, where he was asked about why defender Tosin had been replaced in the second half. Tosin had been having a good game, using his height to his advantage in fending off Brentford crosses and corners, and it looked like he had picked up a knock.

Crystal Palace News / Extratime Talk / January 17

Manchester United Wins Derby 2-0: But Is It More Than a New Manager Bounce?

Old Trafford can usually tell early whether a new era is real or simply loud, and Manchester United wins derby 2-0 in a way that sounded like purpose rather than noise.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 17

Leeds ready to sacrifice two players to land £40m star in shock swap deal

Leeds United are interested in signing the Wolves attacker Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Norwegian has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent months, and he is valued at £40 million.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 17

Cristian Romero delivers telling confession following Tottenham’s ‘disatrous’ defeat to West Ham

It was the latest in a long line of disappointing results for Thomas Frank, as Tottenham Hotspur went down 2-1 to a relegation-battling West Ham side at home on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / January 17

Manchester United target £70m Premier League star to fix defensive woes

Manchester United are interested in signing the Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. The 23-year-old Brazilian has done quite well in the Premier League since joining Nottingham Forest, and he could prove to be an excellent addition for Manchester United.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

‘Not acceptable’ – Steven Gerrard doesn’t mince his words after Liverpool stumble yet again

Steven Gerrard didn’t mince his words after Liverpool dropped yet more points at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw at home to 19th-placed Burnley, simultaneously extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions and their winless sequence in the Premier League to four matches.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 17

Tottenham player ratings vs. West Ham: 6/10 for Romero, 3/10 for Spence as Spurs sink deeper

Tottenham’s home nightmare continued as West Ham secured a crucial 2-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham suffered another devastating home defeat on Saturday afternoon as West Ham won 2-1 in the London derby.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 17

Chelsea’s top rated player from Brentford win has just made a major apology to his manager

Robert Sanchez was the top rated player for Chelsea according to FotMob this afternoon, and that seems fair enough to us. Chelsea won 2-0 against Brentford, but in reality the Blues were poor.

New York City FC loan D Mitja Ilenic to Polish side

New York City FC loaned defender Mitja Ilenic to Polish side Rakow Czestochowa through December 2026. The 21-year-old Slovenian tallied three goals and two assists in 64 MLS matches with NYCFC from 2023-25.

Inter Miami News / Field Level Media / January 17

Inter Miami targets Mexico F German Berterame

Inter Miami are targeting CF Monterrey star and Mexico national team forward German Berterame in a potential $15 million move. That is the reported cost of Berterame's release clause with the Liga MX club, which confirmed Miami's interest to ESPN on Friday.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 17

5 G/A in 6 games: key Chelsea player continues to shine under new manager

Enzo Fernandez has his critics, and he’s far from the perfect player. But there’s no denying his productivity in front of goal. He’s developed into an almost Frank Lampard level sniffer of chances.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 17

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Nottingham Forest – Madueke starts

Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest today, and this is the team announced by Mikel Arteta to start the game. While Arsenal arrives as the stronger side on paper, the pressure firmly rests on the visitors, who know that anything less than a win would be damaging at this stage of the season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

Liverpool team news v Burnley: Wirtz and Ekitike back in starting XI among 6 changes from Slot

Liverpool go in search of a first Premier League win of 2026 when they welcome Burnley to Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The Reds safely navigated their

Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 17

Manchester United owes derby victory to regression, not revival

Manchester United beat Manchester City to start coach interim coach Michael Carrick's reign on a high.

Manchester United star named ‘best player on the pitch’ after 45 minutes

Kobbie Mainoo proves Ruben Amorim wrong with superb display

Manchester United fans will love what Michael Carrick did right after win

'Confident' Man City star says they believe they can catch Arsenal

Micah Richards explains where his loyalty lies between Arsenal, Man City

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 17

The Poor versus the Dire: All you need to know about Spurs versus West Ham

Spurs versus West Ham sees us sat in 14th place in the Premier League table. We’ve won just two of our ten league matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season, ranking us near the bottom for home form in the division.

Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / January 17

Tottenham told Conor Gallagher signing solves more problems than fans realise

Renowned football writer Henry Winter has hailed Conor Gallagher’s £35 million move to Tottenham Hotspur as an “absolutely inspired signing” that brings exactly what the struggling North London club needs.