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Arteta doesn’t want to get carried away after latest Arsenal win

Arsenal’s four-one win against Aston Villa last night represented a significant statement of intent, sending a clear message to their title rivals even though the season has only reached its halfway point.

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Milan devise plan to secure Lazio defender Marusic on free transfer

Milan are already looking beyond the January window as they explore an opportunistic move for Lazio defender Adam Marusic, identifying the Montenegrin as a potential free-transfer signing for the summer.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 31

How Lazio Will Line Up Against Napoli: Two Spots up for Grabs

Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri is reportedly considering unleashing two players who inflicted damage on Napoli last season. The Biancocelesti will begin the new year by hosting the reigning Italian champions in Sunday’s early Serie A kickoff.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 31

Man United prepared to splash €150m for 'one of the greatest midfield talents in the world'

Manchester United are interested in signing the Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. As per Fichajes, they are prepared to offer €150 million in order to sign the England International.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 31

Juventus makes plans to sign Inter Milan star next month

Juventus continue to monitor Davide Frattesi closely as his limited playing time at Inter Milan keeps speculation around his future alive. The midfielder has struggled to secure regular minutes, and this situation could make him open to a move in search of greater involvement.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 31

Serie A 2025 Calendar Year table: Roma at the top

Roma are the Serie A team that collected the most points in 2025 (82), followed by Inter (77) and Napoli (75). Roma were the best Italian team in the league in 2025 as the Giallorossi earned more points than any other club in Italy’s top flight this year.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 31

January transfer window guide: Key dates, expected deals and everything you need to know

With 2025 coming to an end, fans are getting ready for another exciting year of football that starts with the January transfer window. Tomorrow morning,

Empoli News / Football Italia / December 31

Vicario admits he’s reached the ‘highest point’ of his career at Tottenham

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario says the Europa League victory in 2024-25 was the highlight of the year and his ‘entire career so far.’ Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario wrapped up his 2025 in an interview with Sky Sport Italia, where he picked the 2024-25 Europa League victory as the best moment of his career so far.

Leicester City News / Caught Offside / December 31

Report: Cifuentes drops hint regarding 21-year-old’s future at Leicester

Leicester City signed Jordan James on loan from Rennes at the start of the season, and the midfielder has been excellent for them. The 21-year-old is currently

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 31

Pundit says Jesus should now start over Gyokeres

Gabriel Jesus made a telling impact from the bench by scoring one of Arsenal’s goals against Aston Villa, and Jamie Carragher believes the Brazilian should now be starting ahead of Viktor Gyokeres.

Atalanta News / The Cult of Calcio / December 31

Inter Probe Star Fullback Eager to Leave Saudi Arabia

Joao Cancelo will leave Al-Hilal, and his agent Jorge Mendes is trying to engineer his return to Europe and has reached out to Inter, Juventus, and Barcelona, Fabrizio Romano reports (via SOSFanta).

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 31

Sassuolo: Inter approach for Muharemovic, not Bournemouth. Locatelli was ‘already sold’ to Arsenal

Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali says that Inter and Bologna, but not Bournemouth, have made approaches for Tarik Muharemovic and confirms that the Neroverdi had an agreement with Arsenal for Manuel Locatelli in 2021.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 31

Report: Man United meet super-agent Jorge Mendes to initiate talks for 28-year-old

According to GiveMeSport, Manchester United have held exploratory talks with agent Jorge Mendes for his client Ruben Neves. The Al Hilal midfielder is being linked with a move away from the Saudi Pro League and clubs across Europe have been alerted.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 31

Sky Sports reporter questions Chelsea’s squad build, summer signings, & lack of experience

A Sky Sports reporter has questioned Chelsea’s squad build so far, the signings they made this summer, and a lack of experience. I think that the majority of Chelsea fans will agree with all of the above being questioned.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 31

Report: Leeds United initiate contact to sign 27-year-old South American

Leeds United are fighting for survival in the Premier League, and they need to improve the team. They have identified the Lazio striker Taty Castellanos as a target.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 31

Will Declan Rice be fit for Arsenal’s next match?

Declan Rice was absent from Arsenal’s victory against Aston Villa yesterday, a match that once again raised discussion about the team’s perceived reliance on one individual.

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Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 31

Good news on the injury front has emerged for Manchester City ahead of tough Sunderland test

Manchester City take on Sunderland tomorrow at the Stadium of Light in a match that promises to be another tough away fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 31

Report: Crystal Palace eyeing Liverpool raid in January, Reds could sell utility man

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is expected to return to the club during the January transfer window. He is currently on loan at Aston Villa, and there was an obligation to make the move permanent at the end of the season, should certain conditions be met.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 31

Match Report: Chelsea’s superb hour counts for nothing as Aston Villa come back to win 2-1

Chelsea somehow fumbled a one goal lead at home after an hour of almost unprecedented dominance against Aston Villa and ended up losing 2-1 after a preposterous late collapse.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 31

Paul Merson praises Arsenal’s performance against 'suffocated' Aston Villa

Paul Merson was impressed with Arsenal’s performance against Aston Villa last night as the Gunners claimed an emphatic 4-1 victory. Ahead of the match, much of the discussion centred on Villa’s remarkable run of form, which had seen them win eleven consecutive games.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 31

Unai Emery fails to shake Arteta’s hand after embarrassing loss to Arsenal

When football matches conclude, it is customary for managers to exchange handshakes, with the losing coach often congratulating the winner or at least offering a show of respect.

Axel Disasi News / Chelsea News / December 31

Report: Chelsea ace wants to leave club for Serie A in January

Borussia Dortmund are the latest club to express an interest in Axel Disasi, but the Chelsea ace wants to move to Serie A according to reports. Disasi failed to secure a move away in the summer despite having interest from a number of clubs, and has been part of the infamous “bomb” squad.