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Fulham vs Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineups for December 7

These are the Fulham vs Crystal Palace confirmed lineups for their Premier League match. With the Cottagers building up a barrier to the relegation zone this one seems to be a little more important for their opponents.

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Did Eze struggle because of the role he played against Aston Villa?

Eberechi Eze has enjoyed long periods of success in Arsenal’s midfield, and his strong displays in the centre of the pitch had led some supporters to wonder whether he might eventually replace Martin Odegaard.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Football Italia / December 7

Milan hope for Modric assist in pursuit of Real Madrid goalkeeper

Reports in Italy claim that Milan are keen to strike a deal with Real Madrid for goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in the event that Mike Maignan leaves San Siro

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 7

Real Madrid stalwart will be given chance to earn new contract

Real Madrid have a number of players whose contract expire at the end of the season, with the most notable being Antonio Rudiger. The German defender had been one of the most prominent players at the club prior to this season, although he is slowly working his way back to that level.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 7

Tottenham Face Setback in January as 6ft 4 Striker Set to Stay at Current Club

Tottenham Hotspur have been closely monitoring Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa, but the Premier League club faces a major setback this January. The 21-year-old forward, who joined FC Porto from Atletico Madrid in 2024, has quickly established himself as one of Europe’s most promising attacking talents.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 7

Celtic pre-match routine drops major hint with surprise role for Yang

Wilfried Nancy named his Celtic team for this afternoon’s game against Hearts. The Frenchman assumed control during the week after the win over Dundee and promised to make slight tweaks rather than wholesale changes.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 7

Inter Milan To Battle Rivals AC Milan For Summer Transfer Targets As Clubs Chase Long-Term Goalkeeper

Inter Milan are reportedly set to compete with Serie A rivals AC Milan in the upcoming summer transfer window for key goalkeeper targets such as Zion Suzuki and Elia Caprile.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / December 7

Report Milan and Maignan stuck on salary demands in new contract talks

Reports in Italy claim that Milan and goalkeeper Mike Maignan are stuck on salary demands in talks regarding a new contract for the Frenchman, whose current

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / December 7

Star Duo Lead Inter Milan To ‘Best Game Of The Season’ In Rout Over Plucky Como

Inter Milan delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Como at San Siro, with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram decisive in claiming the three points. Inter temporarily reclaimed the top spot in the Serie A standings ahead of fixtures involving Napoli and Milan.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 7

Altafini blasts Juventus for letting ‘top’ player leave, tells them to sign Inter Milan midfielder

Legendary striker Jose Altafini believes Juventus have committed a grave mistake by allowing Adrien Rabiot to leave for free. In addition to his memorable spell at Milan, the 87-year-old had stints at Napoli and Juventus.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 7

Team’s Up – Derek McInnes names Hearts XI for Celtic test

Derek McInnes has named his Hearts team for this afternoon’s Scottish Premiership meeting at Celtic Park. The top two teams meet in an eagerly anticipated clash.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 7

Argentina Megastar Reaches New Inter Milan Milestone But ‘Credit Goes To’ Brazil Star For Assist

Lautaro Martinez once again demonstrated his importance to Inter Milan, scoring in just the 11th minute against Como to mark his 11th goal of the season across Serie A and Champions League.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 7

Barcelona stars survives injury scare – available for Eintracht Frankfurt clash

Barcelona made it six La Liga wins in a row on Saturday, but the victory over Real Betis did come at some costs. Multiple players suffered blows at La Cartuja, although none of these are believed to be a concern.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Podolski says there were always signs that Arteta would become a manager

Lukas Podolski has reflected on his former teammate Mikel Arteta and is not surprised that the Spaniard eventually moved into management. Podolski spent three years at the Emirates between 2012 and 2015, while Arteta brought his own playing career to a close in 2016 after serving as an influential midfielder for Arsenal.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 7

Italy Midfielder Praised For ‘Energy And Work Ethic’ In Inter Milan Rout Over Como

Nicolò Barella was a standout in Inter Milan’s 4-0 demolition of Como, praised widely for his relentless energy and work ethic. The Italian midfielder consistently applied pressure in the middle of the park, breaking up opposition play while contributing to his team’s attacking rhythm.

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / December 7

Barcelona star at risk of missing four months due to injury

Earlier this week, Barcelona confirmed the disappointing news that Dani Olmo would be out for the remainder of 2025 after he suffered a dislocated shoulder in the process of scoring during the La Liga victory against Atletico Madrid.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Fiorentina in chaos as Gudmundsson denies penalty refusal and club condemns threats

Fiorentina are spiralling into chaos as Albert Gudmundsson denies Paolo Vanoli’s claim he refused to take a penalty, while the club condemns ‘death threats’ against the families of players.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Serie A | Cremonese 2-0 Lecce: Sanabria ends 14-month drought

Cremonese are into the top half of the Serie A table thanks to a solid second-half performance during their 2-0 victory over Lecce on Sunday afternoon with goals from Federico Bonazzoli and, finally, from Antonio Sanabria.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 7

'Going off on a mad tangent' – David James makes shock Cole Palmer claim after Bournemouth draw

Former Premier League goalkeeper David James has made a huge claim about Cole Palmer after Chelsea dropped more points against Bournemouth. The Blues were held to a goalless draw on the south coast, and have now taken just two points from their last three league matches.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7

Report: Three Champions League clubs join race for forgotten €44.5m Chelsea ace

Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle are among the clubs interested in a January move for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi. Disasi is part of the infamous “bomb” squad at Chelsea, after he failed to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

'We need to move on' Arteta says Arsenal’s unbeaten run was always going to end

Aston Villa brought an end to Arsenal’s much-praised unbeaten run, a sequence that had given the team an air of being out of reach for their rivals, yet Mikel Arteta has maintained that such a moment was inevitable.

Celta Vigo News / Field Level Media / December 7

Lionel Messi: 'This is the moment I had been waiting for'

Lionel Messi checked a few more boxes on his already impressive resume Saturday. Messi notched a pair of assists as Inter Miami captured their first MLS Cup title with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Gary Neville does not think this is the time for Arsenal to panic

Arsenal’s latest setback at Villa Park has brought renewed scrutiny to their form, particularly away from home, and Gary Neville has offered his perspective on the growing unease around the Emirates.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Gyokeres sees a positive from Arsenal’s loss to Villa

Arsenal may have suffered defeat to Aston Villa yesterday, yet their overall attacking display offered several reasons for encouragement. Throughout the season, the team has faced criticism for not doing enough from open play to convert promising positions into goals.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 7

Tottenham looking to ‘move quickly in negotiations’ to land explosive €90m star in January

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Yan Diomande during the January transfer window. The 19-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he has made a name for himself at RB Leipzig.