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Teddy Sheringham thinks Arsenal should accept some poor results

Arsenal were left disappointed by the outcomes of their last two Premier League fixtures, particularly the goalless draw away at Nottingham Forest. While the results did not meet expectations, Mikel Arteta’s side remains top of the league with seven points, despite collecting only two from the last two matches.

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Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina step backwards, but learning valuable lesson’

Paolo Vanoli admits Fiorentina ‘took a step back’ in their progress with today’s 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari, but hopes it can ‘be a valuable lesson’ in the fight to avoid relegation.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 24

Xavi Simons delivers blunt 54-word verdict after Tottenham fail to beat Burnley at Turf Moor

Tottenham Hotspur skipper Cristian Romero’s flying 90th-minute header salvaged a point for his side against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / January 24

Sheffield United 3-1 Ipswich Town: Blades Stun In-form Tractor Boys At Bramall Lane

Sheffield United saw off the challenge of Ipswich Town with a comfortable 3-1 win at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon. Callum O’Hare started the scoring when he raced through on goal and delicately lifted the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper who eventually clattered into him.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 24

Inter Milan Target Completes Move To Serie A Rivals Napoli After Transfer Battle Between Scudetto Hopefuls

Napoli have beaten Inter Milan to the signing of Giovane, completing a deal with Hellas Verona after a brief transfer tussle between two Scudetto contenders.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 24

Inter set Luis Henrique demand for Besiktas and look to Perisic

There are growing reports Inter are open to selling Luis Henrique to Besiktas, but only if certain conditions are met and they have a replacement, potentially the return of Ivan Perisic.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / To The Lane And Back / January 24

Tottenham all set for £32m windfall as UCL incentive hinges on one major factor

Despite their struggles in domestic competitions under Thomas Frank, Tottenham have done well to put themselves in a strong position in the Champions League this season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 24

Rosenior’s Van der Sar anecdote explains what he learned about egos in Chelsea dressing room

Poor Liam Rosenior has been absolutely barraged with press conferences and interviews since becoming Chelsea manager. He’s on to his fifth match in just 3 weeks when we play Crystal Palace tomorrow, and ahead of that he spoke to Sky Sports.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 24

Serie A Statistics Reveal Improvement For Inter Milan & Argentina Megastar After Goal In Pisa Demolition

Lautaro Martinez continues to set the standard for Inter Milan after finding the net again in the 6-2 comeback win over Pisa. The Argentina international once more led by example, confirming a clear statistical improvement compared to last season.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 24

Inter Milan Refuse To Let Besiktas Target Leave Before Signing A Replacement

Besiktas have stepped up their pursuit of Luis Henrique, but Inter Milan remain firm on their position. The Nerazzurri will not let the Brazilian winger leave unless they first secure a replacement.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 24

'In our first meeting…' – Rosenior tells story about how Brendan Rogers inspired him

Chelsea face Crystal Palace on Sky Sports tomorrow, and there’s been an absolute barrage of interviews for Liam Rosenior. As well as speaking to NBC Sport, the new manager also spoke to Sky ahead of the game.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 24

Julen Lopetegui explains what Juventus can get from Youssef En-Nesyri

Julen Lopetegui knows Youssef En-Nesyri well after coaching him at Sevilla between 2020 and 2022, giving him a clear understanding of what the striker can offer to any team he represents.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 24

Serie A | Fiorentina 1-2 Cagliari: Palestra inspirational in relegation battle

Cagliari surprised a Fiorentina side in mourning with a second consecutive victory, as Marco Palestra scored one and assisted another for Semih Kilicsoy.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 24

Pep Guardiola makes a bold claim about Arsenal

Pep Guardiola has praised Arsenal as the best team in the world at the moment as Manchester City continue to struggle to close the gap on the Gunners in the Premier League title race.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 24

‘I have no idea…’ – Jamie Redknapp gobsmacked by ‘amateurish’ Liverpool moment which cost them big

Jamie Redknapp was seething at the ‘amateurish’ situation which saw Liverpool briefly playing with a one-man disadvantage against Bournemouth this evening.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 24

Rosenior’s denial over 'dogmatic' tactic that fans hoped would leave with Maresca

Liam Rosenior has done a really interesting interview with NBC Sport in the USA on the eve of his second Premier League game in charge. It will be his fifth match overall, so fans are starting to get an idea of how he will have his side playing.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 24

Tottenham Player Ratings vs. Burnley: 7/10 for Spence, 8/10 for Romero as Spurs Secure Late Point at Turf Moor

Cristian Romero saved the day for Tottenham Hotspur with a vital equaliser in the 90th minute, as Thomas Frank’s side held Burnley to an entertaining 2-2 draw at Turf Moor on Saturday.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 24

‘Can only assume…’ – Journalist reacts to ‘surprise’ exclusion from Liverpool XI v Bournemouth

Arne Slot has sprung something of a surprise with his Liverpool starting XI to face Bournemouth this evening by dropping Hugo Ekitike to the bench. In

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 24

'It turns their heads' – Joe Cole fears European giant will convince 'outstanding' Chelsea star to leave

Joe Cole fears Enzo Fernandez could have his head turned if Real Madrid try and tempt him away from Stamford Bridge. Fernandez joined Chelsea from Portuguese giants Benfica for a then club record fee of £106m, and has been at the club for almost three years.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 24

Liverpool team news v Bournemouth: Ekitike drops out as Salah makes first PL start in two months

The Liverpool starting line-up to take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening has been confirmed. After a morale-boosting 3-0 victory away to Marseille in midweek, the Reds go in search of an overdue Premier League victory away to Andoni Iraola’s Cherries, who’ve been scoring and conceding plenty in recent matches.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 24

Why did Arsenal sign Gyokeres over Benjamin Sesko?

Arsenal had the opportunity to sign Benjamin Sesko during the summer transfer window but ultimately chose to bring in Viktor Gyokeres instead. That decision has added extra intrigue ahead of this weekend’s meeting between Arsenal and Manchester United, where both forwards are expected to feature prominently.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 24

‘There is a feeling’: Journo predicts United could sign £115m star for £40m less this year

Although Brighton and Hove Albion maintain that they want to keep hold of Carlos Baleba for the foreseeable future, Manchester United are expected to revive their pursuit in the summer.

Manchester United News / Extratime Talk / January 24

Manchester United Contract Talks Begin With Kobbie Mainoo As Casemiro Exit Approaches

The Manchester United contract talks surrounding Kobbie Mainoo have quickly become one of the most important off-field developments at Old Trafford. As the club prepares for a significant midfield transition, securing Mainoo’s long-term future is now viewed as a strategic priority.

Villarreal News / Extratime Talk / January 24

Six Bayern Munich Contracts That Are Expiring This Summer

The six Bayern Munich contracts expiring this summer are already a major off-field distraction for the Bavarians. While granted, not all of the six are key players, it still prevents them from focusing on the important next few months.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 24

Spurs fan-favourite identified as summer target for ‘sporting and strategic reasons’

Recent reports indicate that Inter Milan is actively pursuing Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham Hotspur as their top target to replace the departing Yann Sommer, whose contract isn’t being renewed beyond the end of the current season (likely summer 2026).

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 24

Potential suitors want 100% certainty which creates another transfer hurdle for Spurs

Yves Bissouma has become one of the most talked-about names in the final days of the January window. Out of favour at Tottenham under Thomas Frank, the Malian midfielder is looking for a fresh start, but his future remains a major question mark.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 24

Tottenham are ready to make an official move for 26-year-old Napoli defender who once snubbed Juventus

It looks like the Tottenham Hotspur chiefs are planning to rebuild the defensive unit after watching Thomas Frank’s team concede goals at an alarming rate in the last couple of months.

Aston Villa News / Extratime Talk / January 24

Aston Villa’s Europa League campaign: A Breakthrough Surge Into the Round of 16 With Silverware in Sight

There are European nights that feel like theatre, and there are European nights that feel like evidence. Aston Villa’s trip to Istanbul was the second kind: a narrow, abrasive 1–0 win at Fenerbahçe that did more than add another result to the calendar – it sealed Aston Villa’s round-of-16 qualification.