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Liam Rosenior gives Reece James injury update and names the game when captain could return

It was a nice day out for Chelsea at Molineux today, with the Blues tearing Wolves apart with three first half goals and then cantering to the finish line.

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Genoa Rejected Premier League Offer For Inter Milan & Juventus Targets As Serie A Clubs Wait To Pounce In Summer

Brooke Norton-Cuffy remains firmly on the radar of both Inter Milan and Juventus after Genoa rejected a sizeable offer from the Premier League in January.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / February 7

Barcelona player ratings against Mallorca: Marc Bernal stars off the bench

Barcelona kept up their impressive La Liga form with a commanding 3-0 victory over Mallorca at the Spotify Camp Nou, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Marc Bernal.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 7

Juventus coach Spalletti reveals how Conceicao ‘needs to develop’ & backs Kelly as a free kick taker

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti spoke to the press ahead of the Bianconeri’s hotly-anticipated clash with Maurizio Sarri’s struggling Lazio, where, among other topics, the experienced coach spoke on the room for improvement for Francisco Conceicao and Lloyd Kelly, whilst praising both for their efforts.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 7

Teenagers shine as Barcelona see off Mallorca at Spotify Camp Nou

Barcelona 3-0 Mallorca Barcelona have kept up their strong La Liga form of the last few months, as they defeated Mallorca at the Spotify Camp Nou. Hansi Flick’s side were very poor in the first half, with Mallorca having a lot of joy in attack.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 7

Gyokeres brace sinks Sunderland as Arsenal wins again

Arsenal beat Sunderland 3-0 at the Emirates this afternoon to continue their march towards the Premier League title. The Gunners approached the fixture aware that Sunderland had proven throughout the season they were not a side to be underestimated, particularly after a competitive showing against Arsenal in the reverse fixture.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / February 7

Chelsea player ratings vs Wolves: Cole Palmer shines but duo struggle to make impact

Cole Palmer led Chelsea to a 3-1 Premier League win over Wolves with a hat-trick on Saturday and made a club record in the process. Liam Rosenior deployed a stronger XI than many had expected, with Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Wesley Fofana, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro all starting.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / February 7

Oliver Glasner confirms Crystal Palace had ‘huge offers’ rejected for Marc Guehi replacement on Deadline Day

Oliver Glasner has revealed that Crystal Palace had huge bids for a Marc Guehi replacement rejected on Deadline Day, capping off a chaotic and ultimately frustrating January transfer window for the South London club.

Soccer News / The Laziali / February 7

Sarri Claims Lazio Only Signed One ‘Ready’ Player, Expects Himself to Stay at the Club

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri looked back on the club’s January transfer campaign, noting that most of the new arrivals are too green. The Tuscan head coach hadn’t held a pre-match press conference in a while, but he decided to make an exception for Sunday’s big Serie A showdown against Juventus.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / February 7

Wolves 1-3 Chelsea: Cole Palmer hat-trick seals fourth straight Premier League win

Cole Palmer's first-half hat-trick helped Chelsea to a 3-1 victory against Wolves in the Premier League. Liam Rosenior's side kept touch with Manchester United after securing their fourth league win in a row following a rampant first half.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 7

Winners and Losers from Tottenham’s dismal 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford

Cristian Romero’s red card condemned Tottenham to another damaging defeat. Tottenham Hotspur slumped to a deeply frustrating 2-0 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 7

Van Dijk lays out Liverpool plan for Man City after 'proper Anfield atmosphere' praise

Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool must produce another strong Anfield performance if we are to beat Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. The Netherlands captain has become the reference point for what “Liverpool standards” look like, and our No.4 is demanding we back up the last week’s improvement with another complete showing.

Crystal Palace News / Esteemed Kompany / February 7

Manchester City signed a centre-back who is eager to grow and can contribute now in Marc Guehi

Manchester City made two great signings during the January transfer window. Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi arrived at the club from Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 7

Second La Liga fixture postponed as Sevilla-Girona pushed back 24 hours

It has been a dramatic weekend in La Liga, and so far, there has only been one full match played in the competition. After the fixture between Rayo Vallecano and Real Oviedo was called off due to the poor condition of the Vallecas pitch, another game has been suspended.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 7

Why Liverpool are finally seeing the real Wirtz before Man City

Liverpool are beginning to see Florian Wirtz look like the £100m player we signed, with Opta detailing how the German playmaker’s early adaptation period is giving way to consistent end product.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 7

Hargreaves in complete disbelief over ‘talented’ Man Utd ace, he’s ‘never seen him have a bad game’

Owen Hargreaves was in disbelief over Kobbie Mainoo’s tremendous display against Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon. The midfield starlet retained his place for the fourth successive game, meaning he has now started in every single match since Michael Carrick took the reins.

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Soccer News / The Celtic Star / February 7

Celtic confirm the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Celtic have confirmed the signing of former Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The 32-year-old arrives on a deal until the end of the season with an option to extend for a further year.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 7

Slot’s pre-Man City message: 'you have to be prepared to suffer'

Liverpool supporters have been given a clear message from Arne Slot ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City, with the head coach stressing that standards at this club never allow complacency.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 7

£30m Chelsea summer transfer already 'playing for his future' according to Exclusive

Chelsea take on bottom of the table Wolves today, with Blues fans hoping that this is a chance for their attacking players to show what they can do. One player who won’t get the chance, at least from the start, is Liam Delap.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / February 7

Manchester City have to take this Liverpool side on head-on.

Manchester City take on Liverpool tomorrow at Anfield in a crucial Premier League fixture. Manchester City’s overall record at Anfield is poor. Also, considering how successful Pep Guardiola’s recent City sides have been, they have also struggled to handle the occasion of playing Liverpool at Anfield.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / February 7

Liverpool vs Manchester City: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups and Team News

The Liverpool vs Manchester City face-off is arguably the most highly anticipated match in gameweek 25 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. This clash could have severe implications on the title race, as the two rivals look to get one over the other in their upcoming match at Anfield.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 7

Confirmed Arsenal team v Sunderland – Jesus starts, Calafiori back

Arsenal takes on Sunderland in the Premier League this weekend, and this is the starting eleven announced by Mikel Arteta. Arsenal failed to win the reverse fixture earlier in the season, with Sunderland proving difficult to beat on home soil.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 7

Predicted XI: Rosenior forced to use dodgy defender as Fofana rotates out

There’s nothing we like more than predicting lineups. No matter who Chelsea are facing, the manager always has conflicting short and long term priorities, and it’s fascinating to see how they balance them.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / February 7

Nuno Espirito Santo issues 'challenge' to West Ham players following Tomas Soucek comments

West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo has issued a clear challenge to his players after the disappointing 3-2 defeat away to Chelsea last week. The Hammers were 2-0 up at Stamford Bridge before a late Chelsea comeback dealt them yet another poor result in this season of struggling to get out of the relegation zone.

Pep Guardiola News / Extratime Talk / February 7

Manchester City Injury Update: Four Key Player Statuses Revealed by Pep Guardiola Ahead of Liverpool Game

Pep Guardiola has given an update on his Manchester City squad ahead of Sunday, February 7, for the Premier League trip to Anfield to face Liverpool. The latest Manchester City injury update reveals doubts over key players, including Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Erling Haaland.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 7

Sources: Newcastle lead race for 'exceptional' talent to replace Arsenal target Sandro Tonali

Newcastle United have attracted a lot of unwanted headlines this week regarding Sandro Tonali and transfer interest from Arsenal. After doing some further

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 7

Thomas Frank provides fresh 48-word injury update on Kevin Danso

This is the third season in a row where Tottenham Hotspur have been hit with a major injury crisis midway through the season. Thomas Frank had just 11 senior players fit for last weekend’s game against Manchester City, with skipper Cristian Romero forced to play through illness in the first half.