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Tottenham make decision on Thomas Frank future following Nottingham Forest defeat

Thomas Frank has had a difficult start to life at Tottenham, made more so by Sunday’s dismal 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. The former Brentford manager is under severe pressure in North London, as his side sit 11th in the Premier League standings.

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Inter star Lautaro Martínez matches Mbappé, Haaland and Kane

Lautaro Martinez, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are the only four players to have been directly involved in more than 10 goals in each of the last seven seasons in Europe’s top five leagues, reports Opta.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Juventus stance on Thuram and Frattesi explained

Khephren Thuram is the present and future of Juventus, and has recently received the backing of Giorgio Chiellini, so here is the reasoning behind the

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Wayne Rooney thinks Unai Emery is better than Mikel Arteta

Wayne Rooney does not believe Mikel Arteta is the best manager in the Premier League, a distinction many would still attribute to Pep Guardiola. That view is widely accepted, but the debate becomes more interesting when considering who should be regarded as the second best manager in the division at present.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

McTominay overused amid injuries and Napoli struggles

Napoli have been dealing with several injuries in recent weeks, and many of their stars, including Scott McTominay, have played 100% of the available minutes in the last month.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

Man United planning to sell £44m player in 2026

Man United want to sign a new midfielder, but in order to do, it is expected that a current player will be sold. At this stage, a likely candidate is Manuel Ugarte, given his lack of importance at Old Trafford.

Bologna News / Football Italia / December 15

Report Milan have agreement for long-term Saelemaekers contract extension

Monday’s reports claim that Milan have an agreement in place to extend the contract of versatile wing-back Alexis Saelemaekers until the summer of 2030.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

'It’s a fair assessment,' Thomas Frank admits one concerning factor about his Tottenham side

Two steps forward and one step back has been the story of Tottenham’s season so far under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites have struggled to find consistency in the Premier League, having lost six league games already.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 15

One thing that Mo Salah did in Liverpool win on Saturday disproved Wayne Rooney’s criticism

All eyes were firmly on Mo Salah when he came on for the injured Joe Gomez just 25 minutes into Liverpool’s win over Brighton on Saturday, with the Egyptian making his first appearance since his incendiary public comments a week previously.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

De Gea criticised in Fiorentina crisis: At fault for 8 dropped points – Videos

Things have gone from bad to worse for Fiorentina in 2025-26, and with no wins to their name in Serie A after 15 attempts, the finger has been pointed in numerous directions over the last few weeks.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

West Ham make move to sign towering England defender

West Ham intend to improve their squad in January, as they seek to avoid being dragged into a relegation fight in the Premier League. Defence is one area that Nuno Espirito Santo wants addressed, with targets having been drawn up with a view to making a move in the coming weeks.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 15

Gusto has the legs but not the technique to play in midfield – Maresca speaks about defender’s switch

Enzo Maresca’s explosive comments on Saturday came out of nowhere – and they actually came in the middle of an answer he was giving about Malo Gusto. The full back had a goal and an assist in the 2-0 win over Everton and deserved a little more coverage, so the media went back for another try today.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 15

Report: Milan leading the race for out-of-contract Juventus man

Milan are reportedly ahead of the competition in the race for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, who is currently running on an expiring contract. The Bianconeri spent circa €80 million to by the Serbian from their rivals, Fiorentina, in January 2022.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

What does Arsene Wenger think about Arsenal’s title chances now

Arsenal appear to be stumbling slightly in the Premier League title race this season, and the Gunners are fully aware that they cannot afford such a dip so early in the campaign.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

3 things we learned from Tottenham’s disastrous 3-0 loss against Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest brushed Tottenham aside with a blunt 3–0 win on Sunday, and the scoreline summed up a flat Spurs display from start to finish. Early on, Forest pressed high, and a loose pass from Guglielmo Vicario left Archie Gray in trouble, so Ibrahim Sangaré nipped in and squared for Callum Hudson-Odoi to roll the ball home.

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Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 15

Crystal Palace set to go against Oliver Glasner wishes and sell star in January

Crystal Palace could go ahead with the sale of defender Marc Guehi despite manager Oliver Glasner wanting to keep his captain at the club, according to Football Insider.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

Nuno blames West Ham star for Villa defeat

West Ham were bitterly disappointed to lose against West Ham on Sunday, in a match they had been leading twice. Mateus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen scored, but a own goal from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Morgan Rogers’ second half brace ensured victory at the London Stadium for the visitors.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 15

Micah Richards outlines what he noticed about Salah after coming on against Brighton on Saturday

When Mo Salah replaced Joe Gomez 25 minutes into Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton on Saturday, it was no ordinary substitution. It was the Egyptian’s

Report – Inter Milan Face Stiff Premier League Competition For Sought-After Lecce Defender

Several Premier League clubs have reportedly joined Inter Milan in the race to sign Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri must beat Brentford and West Ham United to the youngster’s signature.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Arsenal’s next six Premier League fixtures could be season-defining

Arsenal have looked increasingly shaky in their last few Premier League matches, and concerns intensified when the Gunners failed to beat Wolves convincingly at the weekend.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 15

Exclusive claims they know how Chelsea’s owners will respond to Enzo Maresca’s comments

An exclusive report claims that they know how Chelsea’s owners will respond to Enzo Maresca’s public comments on Saturday. Enzo Maresca’s comments after Chelsea’s win against Everton on Saturday afternoon seemed to come out of nowhere.

Bologna News / SempreInter.com / December 15

Official – Daniele Chiffi To Referee Bologna Vs Inter Milan Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Final Clash

Referee Daniele Chiffi will be in charge of Friday’s Supercoppa Italiana clash between Bologna and Inter Milan. As confirmed by Lega Calcio via FCInterNews, Fabio Maresca will be on VAR duty for the match.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

New Real Madrid debutant has already been on Arsenal’s radar

Xabi Alonso handed a first-team debut to Víctor Valdepeñas for Real Madrid last night, and the teenager delivered a solid and composed performance. For many football fans around the world, it was the first opportunity to see him feature at senior level, marking an important moment in his development.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

AC Milan will not give up on signing Arsenal man

AC Milan have registered their interest in Gabriel Jesus after monitoring his situation since the start of the year, during which they were waiting for him to return to full fitness.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 15

Tottenham looking at 45-year-old title-winning manager after Nottingham Forest loss

Tottenham Hotspur could look to make a managerial change in the coming months. They are looking at the former Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, as a potential replacement for Thomas Frank.