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'That was tough in the end.' Relief for Odegaard after Arsenal beat Brighton

'That was tough in the end.' Relief for Odegaard after Arsenal beat Brighton

Martin Odegaard has admitted that Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Brighton this afternoon was a tough test, even though the Gunners did enough to return to the top of the Premier League table.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 27

Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz insist ‘Juventus deserved the victory’ in Pisa

Pierre Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz admit it wasn’t the best Juventus performance, but they managed to break Pisa down. ‘We did better in the second half and deserved the victory.’ The Bianconeri ran a few risks at the Cetilar Arena this evening, as Stefano Moreo and Matteo Tramoni hit the frame of the goal for Pisa.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 27

Juventus break down stubborn Pisa to continue fine winning run

Juventus beat a stubborn Pisa side 2-0 this evening to continue their impressive run of form in the league. On paper, the fixture appeared straightforward, but it demanded focus and discipline from the Bianconeri, who were aware of their tendency to struggle against smaller teams if complacency set in.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 27

Report: Fenerbahce join race for Inter midfielder Frattesi

Davide Frattesi’s future at Inter is once again under the spotlight as the January transfer window approaches, with interest now emerging from Turkey. According to reports from SportMediaset, Fenerbahce have joined the race to sign the Italian, with a reported €40m offer ready and waiting to send to Lombardy.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / December 27

Serie A | Pisa 0-1 Juventus | Player Ratings – Kalulu, McKennie & Yildiz impress

Juventus battled to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Pisa on Saturday evening, with an own goal from Arturo Calabresi and a late goal from Kenan Yildiz the only thing separating the two teams.

Empoli News / Football Italia / December 27

Milan team news: Allegri to put faith in De Winter amid Gabbia absence

Milan are preparing to reshuffle their defence as Massimiliano Allegri looks to cover the absence of Matteo Gabbia, with Koni De Winter set to retain his place at the heart of the back line.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27
Maresca injury update on regular starter could be terrible news for Chelsea – one game out at least

Maresca injury update on regular starter could be terrible news for Chelsea – one game out at least

Enzo Maresca has just taken his press conference after Chelsea’s defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League this evening. The manager had to address a few topics, including how his team had been unable to complete their win despite a dominant first half performance and a lead.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27
'No, no, no…' – Maresca clear over Cole Palmer’s angry reaction to being subbed

'No, no, no…' – Maresca clear over Cole Palmer’s angry reaction to being subbed

Chelsea stuffed up their great chance to win against Aston Villa today after taking the lead at home. After the game, Enzo Maresca was asked to explain the collapse suffered by his team, another pretty meek capitulation from a side that has made a habit of it.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 27

Cagliari coach Pisacane dubs Inter target ‘an asset to Italian football’ as transfer window looms

Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane has hailed the rapid rise of young wing-back Marco Palestra, describing him as “an asset to Italian football” amid growing transfer interest ahead of January.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 27
Paul Merson’s Palace verdict highlights Tottenham’s problem 'no one has been able to fix'

Paul Merson’s Palace verdict highlights Tottenham’s problem 'no one has been able to fix'

Tottenham Hotspur go in search of a Premier League win when they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on Sunday. Pressure has been building on Thomas Frank at Tottenham for weeks due to poor results and performances.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 27

Lazio fury over continued referee errors after controversial 1-1 draw with Udinese

Lazio have voiced strong frustration with what they see as a growing pattern of refereeing mistakes after their 1-1 draw away to Udinese, a match decided by a highly controversial late equaliser.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 27

Player Ratings: Udinese 1-1 Lazio – Complacent Mario Gila Hauled Off

Lazio were seconds away from ending their year with a valuable win, but they were impeded by a late equalizer from Udinese. The Biancocelesti had taken the lead through a deflected shot from Matias Vecino, but Keinan Davis emerged as the last-second hero for the Friulians, setting the Bluenergy Stadium ablaze.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 27

Udinese coach Runjaic admits: ‘We were lucky’ as Davis snatches late point against Lazio

Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic conceded his side rode their luck at times after rescuing a 1-1 draw against Lazio at the Bluenergy Stadium. Speaking to DAZN after the final whistle, via LaLazioSiamoNoi, Runjaic acknowledged that fortune played a role in Udinese’s late equaliser but insisted the result was ultimately fair.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27
Chelsea player given strangely high rating despite 'anonymous' performance in attack

Chelsea player given strangely high rating despite 'anonymous' performance in attack

Chelsea were dominant in the first half against Aston Villa, but ended up losing the game 2-1 after conceding twice in the second period. There were a lot of players who frustrated, especially among the attackers.

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Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 27
Thomas Frank pinpoints one positive aspect of his Tottenham side this season

Thomas Frank pinpoints one positive aspect of his Tottenham side this season

Tottenham defenders endured a difficult campaign last season while operating in Ange Postecoglou’s attack-minded system. The back line was frequently left exposed to counterattacks, with the team maintaining a high-line regardless of the opposition.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 27
Leeds United in line for major financial windfall after genius transfer decision last summer

Leeds United in line for major financial windfall after genius transfer decision last summer

Leeds United are on high alert for a potential financial boost this January, with reports suggesting that Premier League rivals West Ham are preparing a swoop for a former Elland Road academy graduate.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 27
'Made of sterner stuff' Pundit reacts to Arsenal’s win against Brighton

'Made of sterner stuff' Pundit reacts to Arsenal’s win against Brighton

Arsenal delivered an impressive performance this afternoon as they beat Brighton 2-1 to reclaim top spot in the Premier League. Under pressure after Manchester City’s earlier victory, the Gunners showed composure and resilience to overcome one of the league’s most awkward opponents.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
7 duels won: Much-maligned Liverpool ace had a quietly brilliant game in victory over Wolves

7 duels won: Much-maligned Liverpool ace had a quietly brilliant game in victory over Wolves

Liverpool have rounded off 2025 with four consecutive wins and seven straight matches unbeaten, but once again it was far from straightforward for Arne Slot’s side.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / December 27
European giants eyeing surprise move to sign West Ham wonderkid

European giants eyeing surprise move to sign West Ham wonderkid

West Ham’s famed academy is once again the center of international attention. While the Hammers have a long history of producing elite talent, the latest reports suggest that one of their most promising defensive prospects, 15-year-old Emmanuel Fejokwu, could be on his way out before he even signs a professional deal.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
What Ibrahima Konate did in closing minutes of Liverpool win illustrated the nerves at Anfield

What Ibrahima Konate did in closing minutes of Liverpool win illustrated the nerves at Anfield

Liverpool have made it four wins in a row and seven games unbeaten across all competitions with victory over Wolves at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, moving back into the top four of the Premier League for at least a couple of hours.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 27
Arsenal dealt yet another injury blow right before the Brighton game

Arsenal dealt yet another injury blow right before the Brighton game

Arsenal have reportedly been dealt another injury blow, with Riccardo Calafiori having to pull out of today’s team to take on Brighton. The Italy international was at first named in Mikel Arteta’s starting line up to take on the Seagulls, but was then pulled out and replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 27
Manchester City 2 Nottingham Forest 1: City player ratings as Cherki dazzles again

Manchester City 2 Nottingham Forest 1: City player ratings as Cherki dazzles again

Here are the City player ratings from Manchester City’s massive 2-1  win over Nottingham Forest at The City Ground today. Goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki were enough for City to see off a determined Nottingham Forest side at The City Ground.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 27
Keith Wyness names ‘this’ London rival club as a real option for out-of-favour Brennan Johnson

Keith Wyness names ‘this’ London rival club as a real option for out-of-favour Brennan Johnson

Brennan Johnson’s time at Tottenham Hotspur looks to be coming to an end. The 24-year-old has struggled to maintain a spot in Thomas Frank‘s starting line-up this season, despite scripting his name in the Tottenham history books when he scored the winner against Manchester United in the Europa League final back in May.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 27
Alan Shearer discusses a key difference between Arsenal and Man City

Alan Shearer discusses a key difference between Arsenal and Man City

Arsenal and Manchester City are the primary clubs competing for the Premier League title this season, with the Gunners currently leading the standings.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / December 27
The first deal of the January window for Manchester City may arrive very quickly

The first deal of the January window for Manchester City may arrive very quickly

Manchester City received a boost ahead of the January transfer window when Antoine Semenyo chose City as his preferred destination should he leave Bournemouth next month.

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