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Match Report: Chelsea slip to 2-1 defeat against Atalanta after confused second half

Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Atalanta last night in a potentially crucial game in the hunt for automatic qualification in the Champions League. The Blues made a decent start, scoring early when the out of form Joao Pedro finally found the net following good play from Reece James.

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Real Madrid players ruled out until 2026 as La Liga suspensions confirmed

Sunday’s defeat to Celta Vigo was more than just that for Real Madrid, who are currently in a very difficult moment. They also have the aftereffects to deal with, which involves four of their players being unable to play in upcoming match(es).

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 10

Napoli director will ‘evaluate’ Mainoo opportunity in January

Napoli director of sport Giovanni Manna admits they will ‘make the right evaluations’ over Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in January. It kicks off at the Estadio da Luz at 20.00 GMT.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 10

Conte: ‘Napoli revolution was forced upon us’ by injury crisis

Antonio Conte insists his tactical revolution at Napoli was ‘a necessity’ due to the injury crisis and hopes ‘nothing else happens’ against Benfica tonight.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 10

Spalletti: ‘I too am curious about Zhegrova’ first Juventus start

Luciano Spalletti explains he is ‘curious’ to see Edon Zhegrova get his first Juventus start, admitting this is a ‘fundamental match’ against Pafos for their Champions League future.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / Football Espana / December 10

Barcelona star sends message of support to Ronald Araujo – 'We need him'

Barcelona are currently without the services of Ronald Araujo, who is currently on an indefinite leave of absence as he seeks to recover mentally following a number of setbacks over the last few months.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 10

Italiano asks Bologna for special ‘birthday gift’ against Celta Vigo

Vincenzo Italiano reveals the ‘birthday present’ he asked his Bologna players for as they go into a Europa League clash with Celta Vigo, but there are more injury problems.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / December 10

Brazilian forward will travel to England soon to finalise Aston Villa transfer

Aston Villa are hoping to sign the Gremio attacker Alysson, and they are now close to getting the deal done. According to Radio Imortal, the Brazilian club is in the process of finalising the player’s move to the English club, and he is expected to travel to England in the coming days.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 10

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Club Brugge in Champions League

Club Brugge will be the latest team attempting to disrupt Arsenal’s 100 per cent start to the Champions League this season. The Gunners have impressed in recent weeks, defeating both Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, and currently remain the only club with a flawless record in Europe’s elite competition.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Real Madrid vs Manchester City Confirmed Lineups for December 10

These are the Real Madrid vs Manchester City confirmed lineups for their UEFA Champions League clash. All eyes will be on this one as two of Europe’s giants collide when Kylian Mbappe and co.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 10

Gasperini: ‘Ferguson had plenty of chances, Dybala ready for Celtic’

Gian Piero Gasperini warns Evan Ferguson ‘had plenty of chances’ and has failed to deliver at Roma, while Paulo Dybala shook off flu symptoms to face Celtic.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 10

'We need to learn' Chelsea striker admits his team were too naïve in defeat

With the news that Liam Delap is going to miss some time, Joao Pedro really needed to score last night to get his bad run of form behind him. He managed that – but in the end the game was a defeat which made it hard to take too many positives.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 10

CF Montreal acquire D Dagur Dan Thorhallsson from Orlando City

CF Montreal acquired defender Dagur Dan Thorhallsson from Orlando City on Wednesday, both clubs announced. In exchange for the 25-year-old Icelandic international, Orlando receives $500,000 in general allocation money.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / Caught Offside / December 10

Arsenal and Tottenham eyeing £50m wide player who impressed against Barcelona

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Eintracht Frankfurt full-back Nathaniel Brown. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move away from the German club, and the two London outfits are keen on securing his signature, as per TEAMtalk.

Leeds United News / To The Lane And Back / December 10

92% of his passes completed and 75% of his duels won, Tottenham ace had an inspiring performance vs Slavia Prague

Many Tottenham supporters have been keeping Archie Gray on a pedestal since he took his first steps donning the Lilywhites badge last season. And if you

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 10

Old Trafford favorite turns down Serie A giants; He wants Man Utd stay

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is determined to remain at Carrington despite renowned interest from Roma. The Dutchman has been heavily linked with the exit door since the start of the season due to the lack of playing time.

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Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / December 10

Premier League manager lined up for possible Thomas Frank sack has surprise fall out with current employers

Tottenham Hotspur have been enduring a chaotic season as Thomas Frank continues to marshal his troops at N17. But with a wide section of supporters starting to feel frustrated over the kind of football that the Lilywhites have been playing, the pressure continues to mount on the Dane head coach.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 10

Just in: Man Utd in direct contact with league champions for ‘shattered’ star

Manchester United and Napoli are reportedly embroiled in direct talks for Kobbie Mainoo, who could be on the move in January. The 20-year-old might be one of the most popular figures among the fanbase, but Ruben Amorim doesn’t consider him a first choice, to say the least.