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Liam Rosenior makes surprise coaching staff decision before first Chelsea training session

Liam Rosenior makes surprise coaching staff decision before first Chelsea training session

New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has asked caretaker Calum McFarlane to join his first-team backroom staff after being impressed by how the latter managed the squad in the last week, according to reports.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 8
Arteta again explains why Gyokeres is struggling 

Arteta again explains why Gyokeres is struggling 

Viktor Gyokeres would have liked to score more goals for Arsenal since completing his move to the club in the summer, but his overall contribution has still been significant.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 8

Tottenham’s plan to sign potential Brennan Johnson replacement in jeopardy as player suffers long-term injury

Tottenham’s Premier League struggles continued after the club suffered another defeat to Bournemouth this season. The Cherries produced a spirited comeback against the Lilywhites, with Antoine Semenyo scoring a last-minute winner to seal all three points for Andoni Iraola’s side.

Rapids acquire Nigerian M Hamzat Ojediran

Rapids acquire Nigerian M Hamzat Ojediran

The Colorado Rapids acquired midfielder Hamzat Ojediran from RC Lens of France's Ligue 1 on Thursday. The 22-year-old Nigerian international is signed through 2028-29 with club options for 2029-30 and 2030-31.

Manchester City News / Football Italia / January 8

Inter monitoring Robinho Jr, son of former Milan & Man City forward

Inter are reportedly tracking Robinho Jr, the teenage forward at Santos and son of former Milan, Manchester City and Real Madrid attacker Robinho. According

Leeds United News / Football Italia / January 8

Tonali announces personal news after half-time withdrawal in Newcastle 4-3 Leeds

Sandro Tonali and his wife Juliette have announced the birth of their first child, Leonardo, the day after the Italy international’s half-time withdrawal

Philadelphia Union News / Field Level Media / January 8
Union M Alejandro Bedoya signs 1-year contract

Union M Alejandro Bedoya signs 1-year contract

Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya agreed to a one-year contract through 2026 on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed for the former U.S.

Real Betis News / Real Madrid CF on SI / January 8
Confirmed Starting Lineup For Game Between Real Madrid And Atletico Madrid With Rudiger Decision Made

Confirmed Starting Lineup For Game Between Real Madrid And Atletico Madrid With Rudiger Decision Made

The second Spanish Super Cup semi-final takes place on January 8 between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. The winner will face Barcelona in the final on January 11, with the winner lifting the first domestic silverware of the season in Spain.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 8
2x UCL, 4x league titles – Man United eye exciting managerial appointment from Euro giants

2x UCL, 4x league titles – Man United eye exciting managerial appointment from Euro giants

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique as a possible option to be their next full time manager. The Red Devils currently have Darren Fletcher in charge as caretaker manager, and could hire an interim until the end of the season.

SS Lazio News / Football Italia / January 8

New Lazio signing Ratkov: ‘Sarri is a great coach; Milinkovic-Savic encouraged me to join’

New Lazio signing Petar Ratkov has spoken of his excitement after completing his move to the Biancocelesti, hailing Maurizio Sarri as a “great coach” and revealing that Sergej Milinkovic-Savic played a role in encouraging him to join the club.

Thomas Frank News / To The Lane And Back / January 8

Tottenham board considering all options as frustration with Thomas Frank reached fever pitch

Tottenham Hotspur’s season lurched into a deeper crisis following defeat to AFC Bournemouth, with the fallout now extending well beyond the pitch. A topsy-turvy game eventually slipped out of the grasp of the Lilywhites thanks to Antoine Semenyo, who himself happens to be someone Spurs have admired for quite a while now.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
Match Report: Struggling Chelsea battle back to draw 1-1 with Man City

Match Report: Struggling Chelsea battle back to draw 1-1 with Man City

Chelsea battled back to score a late equaliser at the Etihad to steal a point that looked very unlikely at times in the 1-1 draw. Man City dominated the first half – and most of the second too.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 8
Stephen Warnock tells Liverpool how to get a result against Arsenal

Stephen Warnock tells Liverpool how to get a result against Arsenal

Stephen Warnock has acknowledged that it will be challenging for Liverpool to avoid defeat when they travel to London to face Arsenal today. The former defender believes the current state of both sides makes the task particularly difficult for the visitors, despite their success in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / January 8

Roma Speeding Up to Fulfill the Requests of Gasperini

Roma tried to appease Gian Piero Gasperini in a summit centered on the transfer market on Wednesday. However, the main reason for his malcontent, director Frederic Massara, wasn’t present, and only the son of the owner, Ryan Friedkin, participated, La Repubblica informs.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 8

Report: Galatasaray launch offer for versatile Juventus man

Galatasaray are reportedly interested in Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners and will try to acquire his services in January. This news is based on a report from Turkish portal Fanatik (via IlBianconero).

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 8

Serie A | Cremonese vs Cagliari – Official Starting Lineups

Cremonese welcome Cagliari to the Stadio Giovanni Zini this evening in what is expected to be a tight mid-table battle. The match kicks off at 17:30 GMT (18:30 local time) in Cremona.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 8
'We’ll be ready' Odegaard sends a message to Arsenal fans

'We’ll be ready' Odegaard sends a message to Arsenal fans

Martin Odegaard has reassured Arsenal supporters that the team will be prepared to secure a positive result when they face Liverpool in the Premier League tonight.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8
'Limping heavily' – Chelsea face potential injury issue with versatile regular who Maresca loved

'Limping heavily' – Chelsea face potential injury issue with versatile regular who Maresca loved

Chelsea’s post match press conference last night was taken by interim coach Calum McFarlane, and the focus was on the red card that the Blues picked up.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 8
Bournemouth gets serious about signing Arsenal man to replace Semenyo

Bournemouth gets serious about signing Arsenal man to replace Semenyo

Bournemouth are reportedly targeting Ethan Nwaneri as a potential replacement for Antoine Semenyo, following the winger’s move to Manchester City. The development comes as Bournemouth look to quickly fill the gap left by Semenyo, who has agreed a deal with the former Premier League champions and will continue his season in Manchester.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 8
Just In: Liverpool and Manchester City prepare offers for soon-to-be free agent

Just In: Liverpool and Manchester City prepare offers for soon-to-be free agent

Marc Guéhi’s future is moving rapidly toward a decisive moment, with the defender scheduled to meet his agent on Monday afternoon to discuss his next steps.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 8
‘Prime position to sign him’ – Expert confident Liverpool can make January signing

‘Prime position to sign him’ – Expert confident Liverpool can make January signing

Liverpool have received renewed encouragement in their long-standing pursuit of Marc Guéhi, with the possibility emerging that Crystal Palace could be open to a January deal under the right circumstances.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 8
Watch: Full video of Van de Ven, Porro and Palhinha clashing with travelling Tottenham fans

Watch: Full video of Van de Ven, Porro and Palhinha clashing with travelling Tottenham fans

A last-gasp Antoine Semenyo goal broke Tottenham Hotspur’s hearts as they lost 3-2 to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday evening in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / January 8
Cristian Romero has now edited his Instagram post calling out Tottenham hierarchy

Cristian Romero has now edited his Instagram post calling out Tottenham hierarchy

Tottenham Hotspur slipped to another Premier League defeat in a five-goal thriller against Bournemouth. The north London club’s eighth defeat of the season started with them taking a fifth-minute lead through Mathys Tel.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8
Liverpool have a ‘blueprint’ from one game this season that they’re likely to replicate v Arsenal

Liverpool have a ‘blueprint’ from one game this season that they’re likely to replicate v Arsenal

Liverpool face what, in theory, is their most difficult game of the Premier League season tonight as they travel to take on table-toppers Arsenal. Both teams will sense an opportunity to pounce on positional rivals slipping up on Wednesday night.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Esteemed Kompany / January 8
Manchester City 1 Brighton 1: Thoughts from City’s frustrating draw with Brighton

Manchester City 1 Brighton 1: Thoughts from City’s frustrating draw with Brighton

Manchester City drew 1-all with Brighton at the Etihad Stadium last night. When the starting lineups were announced Pep Guardiola had made five changes to the starting lineup that drew with Chelsea.

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