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'Really tough' Bukayo Saka reflects on hard fought win at Everton

Bukayo Saka has admitted that Arsenal faced significant difficulties during their narrow 1-0 victory over Everton yesterday. The result was crucial in the context of the title race, even if the performance required patience and discipline rather than attacking fluency.

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Celtic v Aberdeen – A day of protests and uncertainty, but a win is essential

A day of protests and uncertainty, but a win is what we still demand and somehow still expect, despite the four lost matches under Wilfried Nancy… Today sees Celtic take on Aberdeen at Celtic Park, and to say it’s a massive game would be an understatement.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 21

Tottenham scout €20m Nigerian prodigy, but Real Madrid and several other clubs are interested

Tottenham Hotspur have been commended for their continued investment in young talent in recent years. They have signed prodigious talents such as Luka Vuskovic, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel over the last few years, underlining their commitment to building a squad for the future.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 21

Man United watching €60m star for months, Amorim views him as 'key piece' in his system

Manchester United are interested in signing the French midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. According to CaughtOffside, the player will cost around €60 million, and he is on the radar of several clubs.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 21

Sources: Chelsea, Man United and Liverpool want 'generational talent' who will cost €60 million

Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lille’s midfield gem, has become the hottest topic in the transfer market as 2025 draws to a close. Not only Chelsea and Manchester United, but almost every European giant is lining up for this “generational talent”, sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / December 21

Reported Release Clause Revealed For Real Madrid Star Victor Valdepenas With Arsenal Chasing

Real Madrid have had to turn to some of the academy players in recent weeks due to a long list of injuries and suspensions. One of those players was left-back Victor Valdepenas, who started the game against Alaves on December 14.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 21

'I really don’t like this': Joe Hart reacts to Spurs incident vs Liverpool

Liverpool’s win in north London ultimately delivered three points, but the closing stages raised uncomfortable questions about control and player safety.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 21

Man United want to sign 'extraordinary player', but his top choice is Liverpool

Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. There is a high chance that the 25-year-old could be on the move during the January transfer window.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 21

Juventus player ratings vs Roma: Locatelli tames the Wolves

In their last appearance at the Allianz Stadium in 2025, Juventus held on to earn a vital 2-1 win over Roma. Francisco Conceicao broke the deadlock before the interval, and yet, the Bianconeri kept pushing for a second after the break.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 21

‘They want the player’: Man United contact club to sign attacker in a €40m deal

Manchester United are interested in signing the Koln attacker Said El Mala. The 19-year-old attacker has done quite well this season, and he has nine goal contributions in 15 league matches.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 21

Watch: Castellanos & Vardy Wasteful as Lazio & Cremonese Share the Spoils – The Highlights

The official Serie A YouTube channel uploaded the highlights from Saturday’s disappointing stalemate between Lazio and Cremonese. In the opening minutes, Matteo Guendouzi passed the ball straight to his opponent, Federico Bonazzoli, who went for the audacious long-range effort, but it sailed over Ivan Provedel’s goal.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 21

Tottenham have ‘made contact’, want to sign attacker in £35m deal ‘immediately’

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Koln attacker Said El Mala. According to Christian Falk, they have ‘made contact’ to sign the 19-year-old attacker, and they are prepared to pay £35 million for him.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 21

Man Utd plot move to beat Arsenal and Chelsea for €50million-rated Frenchman

Manchester United are interested in signing the Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The talented young midfielder has already established himself as a regular starter for the Ligue 1 club, and his performances have attracted interest from multiple clubs.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 21

Report: Man United eyeing €35-40m-rated Serie A sensation to fix key weakness

Atalanta defender Marco Palestra has attracted a lot of interest with his performances during his loan spell at Cagliari. The 20-year-old right back is highly rated across Europe, and several clubs are monitoring his progress.

Atalanta News / Caught Offside / December 21

Sources: Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United eye move for €35-40m-rated wide player

Atalanta’s latest gift to the football world, Marco Palestra, has emerged as the primary target for Europe’s elite clubs heading into the winter transfer window.

Real Madrid News / Yardbarker / December 20

Kylian Mbappe celebrates after tying Cristiano Ronaldo's record at Bernabeu

Kylian Mbappe, the French forward who has become Real Madrid's main attacking force, converted an 86th-minute penalty against Sevilla on Saturday to score his 59th goal of 2025 for the club.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 20

Arsenal go back top after narrow 1-0 win over Everton

Arsenal returned to the top of the league table after securing a narrow 1,0 victory over Everton, with the decisive moment coming from a first-half penalty.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Caught Offside / December 20

Report: Chelsea lead Barcelona in race to sign wonderkid as club resigned to losing him

Chelsea are reportedly emerging as the favourites to seal the transfer of highly-rated young River Plate forward Ian Subiabre. The talented 18-year-old is establishing himself as one of the top prospects in South America and it seems only a matter of time before he earns a big move to Europe.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 20

Injury analyst’s initial verdict on Alexander Isak could have Liverpool fans fearing the worst

No sooner had Alexander Isak scored Liverpool’s first goal tonight than he was forced off with injury, having only been on the field for little more than 10 minutes after replacing Conor Bradley at half-time.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 20

'That wasn’t football' – Hugo Ekitike had one major gripe despite yet more goalscoring heroics

Hugo Ekitike had one complaint to get off his chest despite maintaining his excellent goalscoring form for Liverpool on Saturday evening. Having scored

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 20

Not an injury: Arne Slot candidly explains why he subbed off Jeremie Frimpong in closing minutes

Arne Slot provided a candid explanation for why he substituted Jeremie Frimpong in the closing minutes of Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 20

Tottenham player ratings vs. Liverpool: 2/10 for Simons, 1/10 for Romero

Nine-man Tottenham Hotspur were unable to stage a late comeback as they were beaten 2-1 by Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs started the better of the two teams, but were reduced to 10 men after Xavi Simons was sent off for a late challenge on Liverpool skipper Virgil Van Dijk.