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Sky Sports reporter reveals what he noticed about Enzo Maresca after Aston Villa winner

A Sky Sports reporter has revealed Enzo Maresca looked “crushed” after Chelsea conceded what turned out to be the winning goal against Aston Villa. The Blues dominated the first half and lead at the break thanks to a goal from Joao Pedro, but the second half was a different story.

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Inter Milan Ready To Beat Barcelona & Real Madrid To Highly Rated Croatian Teenage Sensation

Inter Milan are stepping up their pursuit of Branimir Mlacic as Barcelona and Real Madrid also enter the race, with the Nerazzurri determined to secure one of Europe’s most highly rated teenage defenders.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 28

Slot frames Wolves win as set piece warning rather than celebration

Liverpool’s latest Premier League win came with familiar undertones, even if the scoreline and points suggest steady progress. Arne Slot was quick to strike a balanced tone after Wolves, praising our ability to win while openly acknowledging an area that continues to undermine us.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 28

Battle Of The Central Defenders In Inter Milan Trip To Atalanta As Switzerland & Sweden Stars Hope To Be Decisive

Atalanta vs Inter will also feature a key battle between Manuel Akanji and Isak Hien, with the two central defenders set to play decisive roles at opposite ends of the pitch in Bergamo.

Crystal Palace News / Football Espana / December 28

Real Madrid turn down chance to sign three players

Real Madrid have started drawing up plans for next summer’s transfer window, and as expected, the free agent market features prominently. They used it for Kylian Mbappe in 2024 and Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2025, but at this stage, it is unclear who could be the big name to arrive in 2026.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 28

Revealed: The 3 Key Factors Inter Milan Must Improve Ahead Of Decisive Tests In January

Inter Milan face a decisive January run against Atalanta, Bologna and Napoli, a sequence of matches that could shape the title race and define the Nerazzurri’s momentum in the weeks ahead.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 28

Rob Green names Chelsea star who was 'really fortunate' not to be sent off against Aston Villa

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Rob Green feels Robert Sanchez should have been sent off in Saturday’s defeat to Aston Villa. Despite dominating the first half and taking the lead through Joao Pedro, Chelsea collapsed in the second and slumped to a 2-1 defeat thanks to an Ollie Watkins brace.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 28

Surprise Inter Milan Call Up Possible For Former Manchester United Defender & Italy Veteran

Inter Milan could welcome back Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian for the match against Bologna, with both Italy veterans pushing to return after lengthy injury layoffs.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 28

Andy Carroll facing possible prison sentence

Liverpool supporters will recognise the name immediately, but this time the story sits firmly away from the pitch. Former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is facing the prospect of a prison sentence after being charged with breaching a non-molestation order.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 28

Manchester City set €25m asking price for Barcelona target

Barcelona are hoping to sign a central defender during the winter transfer window, which opens for business next week. Andreas Christensen’s long-term ACL injury, coupled with uncertainty surrounding Ronald Araujo, has left Hansi Flick with few options for the position, which is why an immediate solution is being sought.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 28

Allegri: Milan ‘need to improve’ and ‘working’ on contract extensions

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri insists his players must improve defensively and confirms the club is ‘working’ on contract extensions of ‘important players.’ Milan host Serie A strugglers Verona at San Siro today.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / December 28

Parma & Sassuolo Make Contact With Inter Milan Over Argentina Starlet As Genoa Spell Nears End

Parma and Sassuolo have both made contact with Inter Milan over Valentin Carboni, as the Argentine starlet’s loan spell at Genoa appears to be nearing an early conclusion.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 28

Inter Milan & Italy Starlet Could Be Given Surprise Start In Trip To Atalanta

Inter Milan could hand Francesco Pio Esposito a surprise start against Atalanta, with the Italy striker pushing to partner Lautaro Martinez in Bergamo.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 28

Chelsea sweating on fitness of key star after worrying Enzo Maresca comments

Chelsea face a nervous wait to find out the extent of a potential hamstring injury suffered by Marc Cucurella in the defeat to Aston Villa. Cucurella was replaced by Malo Gusto in the 69th minute, with the game level at 1-1 before Ollie Watkins headed home a winner seven minutes from time.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 28

Liverpool submit €70 million offer to sign 'extraordinary' French international

Arne Slot’s Liverpool table a €70 million offer to sign Real Madrid midfield sensation Eduardo Camavinga. Defending champions Liverpool have endured a far-from-ideal first half of the season.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 28

Jesus admits Gabriel’s return from injury is a big boost for Arsenal

Gabriel returned to the pitch for Arsenal during their Premier League match against Brighton, a development that was warmly welcomed within the squad. His recent injury has forced the Gunners to rely on alternative defensive combinations, something that has often brought a degree of uncertainty to their performances at the back.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 28

Arne Slot explains why one Liverpool signing has been misunderstood

Liverpool’s latest league win came with familiar questions afterwards, but Arne Slot was keen to redirect the conversation. Our head coach used his post-match press conference following the Wolves victory to explain why Liverpool’s summer business deserves more context, particularly around availability rather than ability.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 28

Report: Liverpool turn to 19-goal sensation in January after Isak injury blow

Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda is reportedly a target for Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window. It is no secret that Liverpool need more depth in the attacking unit.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 28

Ian Wright reveals one big problem Arsenal has to deal with

Arsenal continued their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Brighton, a result that maintained their position at the top of the table. The Gunners are pushing hard to secure the league title this season and have shown consistency that has set them apart from their rivals so far.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 28

Report: Chelsea and Leeds in transfer tug-of-war for £30m midfield gem

Chelsea are interested in signing the Nottingham Forest midfielder James McAtee in the coming months. The England Under-21 captain has performed quite well in the Premier League, with notable appearances for the likes of Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 28

Liverpool win but Aldridge says we must do better

Liverpool’s latest win kept our momentum going, but the performance itself left room for reflection rather than celebration. We beat Wolves at Anfield to extend our unbeaten run, move into the top four and make it three Premier League wins in a row, yet it felt far from comfortable on an emotional afternoon.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 28

Rivals fear they could lose 'distinguished talent' to Tottenham

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham seem to be in pole position to sign Manchester City attacking sensation Omar Marmoush. Manchester City are all set to add more firepower to their attack in the upcoming transfer window, and it could mean that a couple of their players decide to move on.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 28

Local media confident Manchester United transfer could be wrapped up by mid-January

Manchester United misfit Joshua Zirkzee could end up joining Italian giants AS Roma by mid-January. On the back of Joshua Zirkzee’s impressive rise at Bologna, Manchester United forked out a significant fee to sign the Dutch international during the summer of 2024.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 28