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Referee Appointment Raises Tottenham Concerns Ahead of Crucial North London Derby

Thomas Frank faces his first edition of the fixture as Tottenham manager, seeking to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat to Arsenal. The Gunners hold a four-point lead at the Premier League summit and could extend their advantage over Spurs to 11 points with victory, making Sunday’s clash vital for both clubs’ ambitions.

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'Much stronger this year' – Arsenal boss admits Tottenham progress

Tottenham Hotspur Women have made a statement in the WSL this season with that headline draw against Arsenal in the North London derby last weekend. And it was a powerful one, given that even the Gunners’ head coach couldn’t help but highlight the transformation that Martin Ho has seen at Brisbane Road.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / November 19

St Mirren confirm sale of 10k tickets as Celtic fans await update

St Mirren have confirmed that they have sold 10k tickets ahead of the Premier Sports Cup Final. The Paisley side beat Motherwell while Celtic beat Glasgow rivals Rangers in an enthralling meeting at Hampden.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / November 19

Serie A giants set sights on Xavi Hernandez as next manager

Xavi Hernandez is still yet to make his return to football management, having been out of work since leaving Barcelona at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 19

Tottenham Receive Promising News Before PSG Game

Ahead of the European clash, The Standard shared a promising prediction for Tottenham, suggesting two key players could return to the squad from injury.

Manchester City News / Caught Offside / November 19

Report: Man City could lose key star in their pursuit of the 'most complete player'

Manchester City are interested in signing the Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. The Uruguayan International has been linked with the move away from the Spanish club, and it will be interesting to see if the Premier League side can get the deal done.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 19

Arsenal expected to hand Arteta a huge new deal

Mikel Arteta is currently under contract with Arsenal until the summer of 2027, yet discussions among supporters have already begun to focus on what his long-term future at the club may look like.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 19

Pundit says Comolli’s words have made him look like a bad manager

Damien Comolli has become the central figure among Juventus decision makers, taking over responsibilities previously held by Cristiano Giuntoli, who served as the club’s sporting director before being dismissed.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / November 19

Toni Kroos on Vinicius Junior – 'It felt like the whole team was being affected by his behaviour'

Toni Kroos has never been someone to mince his words, and this has continued with his recent comments on former Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior. Over the last few years, there has been much made of Vinicius’ on-field antics, and this has been brought into further focus of late after his reaction to being substituted during El Clasico.

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / November 19

Antoine Griezmann reveals role in Julian Alvarez signing for Atletico Madrid

Antoine Griezmann is into his 10th season as an Atletico Madrid player, and there is no doubt that he is a club legend. The 34-year-old is still happy at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano, despite the fact that he is no longer a guaranteed starter for Diego Simeone.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / November 19

Liverpool make contract offer as ‘world class’ star weighs new chapter in Europe

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has delivered a crucial update on Ibrahima Konate’s future, confirming that Liverpool have tabled a contract proposal to the French international defender.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 19

Tottenham to battle Manchester United for €50 million Brazilian star

Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles in front of goal have been well-documented this season. Despite the influx of attacking talents in the summer, the Lilywhites have found it difficult to score goals with regularity.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 19

Chiellini insists Juventus is still in the running to win trophies

Luciano Spalletti is convinced that Juventus still have the opportunity to compete for silverware this season following his appointment as their manager.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 19

John Terry insists Arsenal will miss Gabriel as they prepare to face Tottenham

John Terry has commented on the impact of Gabriel’s absence from the Arsenal team that will face Tottenham in the Premier League this weekend. Both sides return from the international break fully focused on securing victory, and the Gunners will be eager to collect all three points.

AC Monza News / Football Italia / November 19

Unfair to call Luis Henrique a flop after Inter decision

Luis Henrique was an important investment for Inter, who cost circa €25m from Olympique Marseille, but tagging him as a transfer flop seems imprudent and probably inopportune.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 19

Who is Guaita, the new Parma goalkeeper who turns 39 in January?

As revealed earlier today by Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà, Parma have chosen veteran Spanish free agent Vicente Guaita as their new goalkeeper after Zion Suzuki’s serious injury.

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Marseille News / Caught Offside / November 19

Newcastle join race to bring €25-30m-rated star back to the Premier League

Newcastle United are interested in signing the French international midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. The 26-year-old has not been at his best this season, and he is being linked with a move away from Lazio.

Villarreal News / Caught Offside / November 19

Disgruntled Chelsea player ‘open to options’ as January window approaches

Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 23-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities since joining the London club, and he is ‘open to options’ in January.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 19

Tottenham backed to beat Liverpool to ‘marquee’ 2026 signing

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has put Tottenham Hotspur and several other Premier League clubs on red alert ahead of the January transfer window after details of his release clause emerged last week.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 19

Arsenal suffers fresh blow on the recovery of key man

Arsenal have suffered a fresh setback in their efforts to bring Kai Havertz back onto the pitch. The German attacker has endured an injury-prone spell in recent months and has been unavailable since making only a brief appearance at the start of the season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 19