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Charlton vs Chelsea – Team News: Rosenior shocks everyone with heavily changed first selection

Chelsea face Charlton at the Valley in just over an hour, and the teams are in! It’s Liam Rosenior’s first team selection, and we were really curious about what he would go for.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 10

Serie A | Roma 2-0 Sassuolo: Kone and Soule secure victory eventually

It took a while to break through, but Roma then scored twice in two minutes with Manu Koné and Matias Soulé to defeat Sassuolo, while Evan Ferguson went off injured.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 10

Charlton vs Chelsea: Starting XIs, confirmed team news for FA Cup third round tie

Liam Rosenior has named his Chelsea side to face Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup third round. Chelsea have made the short trip across the capital for another London derby as they face The Addicks, marking the start of their 2025/26 FA Cup campaign.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / January 10

Predicted Lineup For Barcelona vs Real Madrid In The Spanish Super Cup Final

It's another El Clasico with silverware on the line as Real Madrid face Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Both teams advanced to their respective semi-finals, with Los Blancos facing the tougher matchup.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 10

Bove ready to leave Roma to continue career abroad after heart surgery

Edoardo Bove was at Stadio Olimpico to say goodbye, as he is negotiating the end of his Roma contract to continue his career abroad at Watford with a cardiac defibrillator.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 10

Arteta insists Arsenal’s purpose is to win trophies

Arsenal have not lifted a major trophy under Mikel Arteta since their FA Cup triumph in 2020, and the pressure on the manager to add to that success is increasing.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 10

Galatasaray ignores Juventus star despite recent reports

Teun Koopmeiners has been linked with a potential departure from Juventus as he continues to struggle to replicate the performances that marked his time at Atalanta.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / January 10

Barcelona star Eric Garcia explains midfield switch – 'I have characteristics that the coach values'

Barcelona are going for their second Spanish Supercup in a row, as they aim to defend their title from 2024 when they take on Real Madrid on Sunday. The Catalans go into the match as favourites, although they were defeated in the first Clasico of the season back in October.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / January 10

Lazio Name Their Price as Nottingham Forest Enquire About Nigeria Star

Nottingham Forest have reportedly enquired about Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who is currently on international duty with Nigeria. The 24-year-old joined the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2024 after a positive season in Turkiye with Hatayspor.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 10

Italiano frustrated at Bologna draw: ‘Won’t make the same mistake again’

Vincenzo Italiano feels the red card against Niccolò Cambiaghi was harsh, but it’s also ‘a mistake he won’t make again’ after Bologna were held by Como down to 10 men.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 10

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal – 'We will die for Xabi Alonso'

On Sunday, Real Madrid will go for their first title in over a year, as they take on Barcelona in the Spanish Supercup final. Xabi Alonso’s side go into the match as slight underdogs, but they will fancy their chances of enacting revenge on the Catalans after losing 5-2 in the final of last season’s competition.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 10

Boost For Inter Milan As Italy Midfielder Joins Veteran Defender & France Starlet In Passing Late Fitness Test For Napoli Clash

Inter head into the Napoli clash with Davide Frattesi and Andy Diouf both available, giving Cristian Chivu added depth as the Nerazzurri prepare for the key Serie A showdown.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / January 10

Inter Milan Head Coach Plays Down Rivalry With Napoli Coach Conte Ahead Of Serie A Showdown

Inter begin the second half of the Serie A season with what Cristian Chivu openly described as a match that “can shape the path of a season,” against a Napoli led by Antonio Conte.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 10

61-app Utd man now earmarked as surprise target for struggling Euro giants, he’s ‘definitiely’ under consideration

Manuel Ugarte has emerged as a serious candidate for Ajax this month as they look to reinforce their defensive midfield options. With a whopping 16-point gap separating the Amsterdam outfit and Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven, Ajax could certainly use all the help they can get for the second half of the campaign.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 10

20 goal contributions in 18 games puts Chelsea star in line for January loan

Chelsea play in the FA Cup today, but for anyone hoping to see a host of youngsters will be disappointed. Their U21 team is playing right now, and features all their main players.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 10

Ligue 1 side interested in signing forgotten Tottenham man who impressed on debut last year

A Tottenham Hotspur backup goalkeeper has been subject to interest from Ligue 1 side Auxerre, who, according to a report by L’Equipe, have identified the Czech international as a potential loan signing for the ongoing winter transfer window.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 10

Predicted XI: Rosenior goes with strong side but leaves out Cole Palmer and Wesley Fofana

Chelsea’s hectic January continues today with a game against Charlton in the FA Cup. This is a very hard game to predict the lineups for. Firstly, as a weekend cup game there’s bound to be serious rotation.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 10

Why Arsenal is not chasing in-form Premier League midfielder

Elliot Anderson has emerged as one of the most sought-after midfielders in the Premier League, with his performances at Nottingham Forest attracting attention from across the division ahead of the end of the season.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 10

Charlton vs Chelsea: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

The Charlton vs Chelsea clash in the third round of the 2025/26 FA Cup should be a really enticing battle between two teams from separate divisions of the English football pyramid, but it should be a pretty eventful match-up when the two teams meet at The Valley on Saturday, January 10.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 10

Alan Smith casts doubts over Arsenal’s maturity to handle title pressure

Arsenal’s failure to overcome a struggling Liverpool side in their most recent Premier League fixture has raised questions about their credentials to become champions of England.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 10

Tottenham have a slightly concerning yellow card record under referee appointed for Aston Villa clash

Tottenham will be looking to end their four-match winless run when they host Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Saturday evening at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 10

London rivals show interest in Tottenham fringe player who had a dream debut in early 2025

West Ham United, who find themselves in a relegation battle this season, have reportedly set their sights on signing one of Tottenham Hotspur’s fringe players in the ongoing January transfer window.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 10

From Italy: Serie A giants targeting key Man Utd lieutenant away at AFCON

Juventus are reportedly looking to bolster the right-hand side of their defence with the addition of Noussair Mazraoui. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Football Italia), the Old Lady first established their interest in Manchester United’s full-back in August.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 10

More chaos loooming: Top Spurs star linked with a ‘summer move away’

Boyhood Liverpool fan Micky van de Ven could potentially force a move out of Tottenham this summer, according to Hooligan Soccer’s journo indykaila. The Liverpool Echo even recently ran with a ‘come and get me‘ headline.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Caught Offside / January 10

Sources: Liverpool early favourites to sign 'superb' 23-year-old attacker

Liverpool are understood to be showing the strongest interest in a potential transfer move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. Although there have also been transfer rumours linking Barcola as a target for Arsenal and Chelsea, my current information is that Liverpool have done the most work on this potential deal.