Joao Pedro has claimed Liam Rosenior has installed more bravery at Chelsea following Saturday’s win against Brentford. Chelsea recorded a much needed three points, thanks to a hard fought 2-0 win against the Bees at Stamford Bridge.
Italian media offered mixed assessments of Nicolò Barella following Inter Milan’s narrow 1-0 victory away to Udinese, with several outlets highlighting a performance built more on effort than quality.
Parma and Genoa earned a point each in a hard-fought game at the Stadio Tardini, which saw the Ducali goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi produce a couple of key saves for the home side.
Italian media unanimously backed Cristian Chivu’s decision to start Francesco Pio Esposito alongside Lautaro Martinez in Inter’s 1-0 win away to Udinese, hailing the Italy starlet as decisive once again.
Barcelona are aiming to re-establish their four-point lead at the top of La Liga when they go to Real Sociedad on Sunday. Real Madrid cut the gap to one with their win over Levante on Saturday, but the Catalans will fancy their chances of securing a 12th victory in a row across all competitions.
According to Tuttosport, only two Inter players failed to reach a passing grade in the 1-0 Serie A win away to Udinese. Those were Nicolò Barella and Ange-Yoan Bonny.
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti complained about Cagliari wasting time during the Bianconeri’s 1-0 loss in Sardinia, with the effective playing time in the game barely exceeding 52 minutes.
Newcastle United have emerged as a potential destination for Stefan de Vrij, with the Inter Milan defender entering the final months of his contract. According to Football Insider, via FCInter1908, Newcastle have made enquiries after De Vrij struggled for consistent minutes in the first half of the season.
Manchester United will be Arsenal’s next opponents in the Premier League as the Gunners look to return to winning ways as quickly as possible. It represents a challenging fixture at a crucial point in the season, particularly given Arsenal’s recent struggles for consistency and the renewed confidence within the United camp.
Liam Rosenior revealed he was so “impressed” with Enzo Fernandez after his performance against Brentford on Saturday afternoon. Chelsea recorded a much needed three points as they ran out 2-0 winners at Stamford Bridge against their west London neighbours.
Sheffield United were left to rue a remarkable afternoon at The Valley as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Charlton Athletic, despite producing a spirited display with just nine men.
Inter Milan’s 1-0 win away to Udinese carried weight well beyond the scoreline. The Nerazzurri approached the match with focus and caution, fully aware of how costly similar fixtures proved last season.
Barcelona are about to finalise their first exit of the winter transfer window, and it will be done against their wishes. Dro Fernandez, who handed in a request to leave earlier in the week, is now hours away from ending his time in Catalonia.
The future of Yann Sommer at Inter Milan remains uncertain as the Swiss goalkeeper approaches the final months of his contract. Sommer’s deal with the Nerazzurri expires at the end of June, and at present there are no indications that the club plan to offer the 37-year-old an extension.
For the second league game in a row, Arsenal failed to score, with numerous players missing and a clear lack of composure evident in the second half. There was a sense that individuals overthought situations in the final third, leading to poor decision-making at key moments when calm execution was required.
Chelsea are one of three clubs closely monitoring Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. The Blues heavily invested in their squad last summer, especially in attack as they totally revamped the frontline with five new signings.
Liverpool’s Premier League campaign continues to produce strong numbers on paper, but the feeling around Anfield is becoming harder to ignore. A frustrating 1–1 draw with Burnley extended our unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions, yet the reaction at full-time told its own story.
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are interested in signing the Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. The 25-year-old French defender has done quite well for the Italian club since joining them from AC Milan.
One of the key reasons Arsenal were unable to secure victory against Nottingham Forest last night was a remarkable save from Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels.
Liverpool’s recent run of results has been met with a newly shared statistic that adds an uncomfortable layer to the wider conversation around Arne Slot.
Ola Aina was at the centre of controversy during Nottingham Forest’s Premier League clash with Arsenal after appearing to handle the ball inside the penalty area.
Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign the Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. The 25-year-old has done quite well for the Italian club, and he is on the wishlist of Manchester United and Aston Villa, as per Calciomercato.
Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in signing the RB Leipzig attacker Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old has been excellent in the Bundesliga and has impressed for his country as well.
Juventus have reportedly joined their rivals Roma in the race for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, who could genuinely leave the club this month.
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.