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Marc Cucurella says he expected teammate's success even before his Chelsea transfer

Marc Cucurella claimed he always expected Chelsea teammate Moises Caicedo to succeed back when they were at Brighton. Caicedo has arguably been Chelsea's best performer since the start of the season, and it is a big blow to the team that he has to serve a three-match suspension for his red card against Arsenal.

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Opinion: What would be the ideal Juventus XI following 4-2-3-1 switch

After teasing a tactical overhaul over the past few weeks, Luciano Spalletti has backed up his talk with action, as Juventus switched to a 4-2-3-1 formation in the second half against Pafos.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 11

PSG Urged to Make Blunt Decision on Liverpool Transfer Target

Amid the transfer rumors linking Barcola away from the French capital, RMC Sport commentator Daniel Riolo didn’t hold back his criticism of Barcola. Moreover, he’s urging the Parisians to cash in on the player.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 11

Africa Cup of Nations approaching & Udinese short on options

Udinese are losing pieces, through injuries and with the Africa Cup of Nations approaching. There’s a flexor lesion in Jordan Zemura’s right thigh, meaning the left wing-back will not be able to join up with Zimbabwe for AFCON.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 11

Arteta gives fresh update on one injured star

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the injury suffered by Cristhian Mosquera and outlined his expected timeline for recovery. Arsenal, who had already lost William Saliba and Gabriel to injury, received further setbacks as Mosquera was forced off, leaving the club without a reserve centre-back.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 11

Thomas Frank faces a new headache with seven players close to suspension ahead of Nottingham Forest encounter

Tottenham Hotspur travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday in the Premier League. Spurs are starting to build some momentum after a forgettable November.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 11

Commisso insists Fiorentina are ‘not for sale’

Rocco Commisso moved to end speculation over a potential change of ownership at Fiorentina, using a wide-ranging interview with La Nazione to underline that the club “is not for sale” and to urge calm during what he admits is a “difficult moment” for the Viola.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Celtic v Roma: Team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

Celtic will leapfrog Roma in the Europa League standings with a victory this evening’s eagerly awaited match Celtic Park. Last time out Celtic got the better of Feyenoord at their iconic De Kuip stadium with Martin O’Neill doing his bit to put three points on the board to add to the four collected under Brendan Rodgers.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 11

Predicted Tottenham Hotspur XI to face Nottingham Forest as teenage sensation to continue in midfield

Bidding to make it three wins on the spin, Tottenham Hotspur travel to City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday. Spurs ended their five-game winless run in all competitions last weekend by beating Brentford 2-0 at home.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 11

Philadelphia signs GK George Marks to new contract

The Philadelphia Union announced a new contract with goalkeeper George Marks on Thursday. Marks, 26, is signed through 2026 with two club options: the first through June 2027, the second through 2027-28.

Newcastle United News / Caught Offside / December 11

Report: Newcastle eyeing move for 22-year-old La Liga ace after glowing scout reports

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. The talented young midfielder has been linked with a move away from the La Liga club, and his performances have been mediocre.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 11

Report: Man United ramp up contacts to sign versatile Arsenal and Liverpool target

Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Guler has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly in the front row to secure his signature.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 11

Evra reveals it was Arsenal that made him want to play in England

Patrice Evra has long been regarded as someone who enjoys teasing Arsenal, and in many ways, that reputation is well deserved. As a Manchester United icon, he has frequently taken opportunities to troll the Gunners, often doing so with a playful sense of provocation.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 11

'I’d be delighted' – Chiellini reveals desire to keep Spalletti at Juventus

Juventus Director of Football Strategy Giorgio Chiellini would be thrilled to keep Luciano Spalletti at the club beyond the current campaign. The Serie A giants appointed the 66-year-old as a replacement for Igor Tudor, who was sacked in October on the back of an abysmal start to the campaign.

Inter Milan News / The Cult of Calcio / December 11

Inter Setting the Stage for a Large Defensive Overhaul

Despite some rumors, Inter decided not to significantly alter their defense last summer, only swapping out Manuel Akanji for Benjamin Pavard late in the window.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 11

Liverpool now set to beat rivals to sign promising new centre back – report

Liverpool’s work behind the scenes continues to intensify as we look to strengthen our long-term defensive structure during a season where our centre-back situation has already dominated the conversation.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / December 11

Ex-Sporting Director confirms 17 G/A Man Utd man almost signed for Barcelona before OT move

Prior to his Manchester United move in 2022, Antony was being strongly considered as a potential addition at Barcelona, according to ex-Sporting Director Jordi Cruyff.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 11

Should Arsenal start Saka and Madueke at the same time? Keown

Noni Madueke strengthened his claim for increased starting opportunities at Arsenal with a decisive brace in the win against Club Brugge. The match carried its challenges, yet Arsenal emerged with another important result that further distances them from their rivals in the Champions League table.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 11

Unlikely front 4 are Chelsea’s most dangerous – and we could see them all in action together this week

Chelsea are approaching the halfway mark in their season making now a nice time to look at their stats and work out how the season is going. We always like to look at the non-penalty expected goals and expected assists per 90 minutes to get a sense of which our most dangerous attackers are.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 11

Thurs afternoon update: Journo confirms fresh team news out of Carrington as three first-teamers are nowhere to be seen

Ruben Amorim might still be navigating a few injury woes heading into the side’s clash against Bournemouth. Thankfully for the Manchester United boss,

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / December 11

Real Madrid vs Man City 1-2: Real Madrid Form Continues To Increase Pressure on Xabi Alonso

The current Real Madrid form is worrying, as they lost to Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu in a UEFA Champions League match, adding to the pressure already on their manager, Xabi Alonso.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 11

Former Chelsea player says the club 'made a mistake' by letting player go in summer

A former Chelsea player believes that the club have made a mistake by letting a player go in the summer just gone. Paul Parker, who actually played most of his games in his career for Manchester United, did actually also play for Chelsea too!

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 11

Man City lead Man United in the race to sign the next Erling Haaland

Manchester City are in pole position to sign Bahia’s teenage sensation Dell, beating rivals Manchester United in the race for one of Brazil’s most exciting emerging talents, according to TEAMtalk.

VfB Stuttgart News / Extratime Talk / December 11

Three Takeaways From Bayern Munich vs Sporting

Bayern Munich boosted their bid to finish in the top eight of the UCL league phase table on Tuesday, December 9, by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-1. Here we look at three takeaways from Bayern Munich vs Sporting.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 11

Liverpool winger breaks silence with emotional update after unexpected injury setback

Liverpool’s preparations for a demanding winter schedule have taken an unwelcome turn following a message from one of our brightest young attackers. This update came directly from Kaide Gordon, who confirmed on Instagram that he has torn his meniscus.