Manchester United’s transfer planning continues to blend long-term ambition with short-term realism as the club assess targets across attack and midfield.
Manu Kone was added to the lengthy Roma injury list and seemed very upset when limping off during this evening’s match with Milan. The midfielder had been in the starting XI and pulled up during a tussle with fellow France international Adrien Rabiot just shy of the hour mark.
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United have now beaten Manchester City and Arsenal. Carrick tactically outclassed two of the best managers in the world in Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, and fans are over the moon.
You would think the goalkeeper position would be the easiest to evaluate on the football pitch, because, well, goalkeepers are more stationary than other players and can be largely evaluated on how successful they are at stopping the other team from scoring.
Jonathan David continued his improved run of form as Juventus swept aside Napoli with a convincing 3-0 win, with the Canadian forward opening the scoring and reflecting on a season he feels is finally clicking into place.
Luciano Spalletti praises Jonathan David, Weston McKennie and ‘alien’ Kenan Yildiz but insists Juventus need a new striker in January. Juventus secured a 3-0 win over direct rivals, Napoli, on Sunday, moving one point below the defending champions in the Serie A table.
Gary Neville was clearly delighted after Manchester United stunned Arsenal at the Emirates this evening, delivering another setback to the Gunners in the Premier League title race.
Liverpool are interested in signing the Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea want to sign the player this month, but they have had an approach for the player rejected.
Juventus enjoyed a magical night at the Allianz Stadium, as they put three past Antonio Conte’s Napoli, who were completely shut down. The Bianconeri opened the scoring through Jonathan David in the first half, before adding two goals in the final 15 minutes courtesy of Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic.
Chelsea are making a rather unexpected transfer move, with David Ornstein reporting exclusively on a done deal at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have decided to recall Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund.
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Dusan Vlahovic on a free transfer from Juventus at the end of the season. The 26-year-old is keen on a move to the Premier League, according to TEAMtalk, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.
Napoli coach Antonio Conte refuses to blame his players after a 3-0 loss against Juventus, but hopes for referees’ ‘honesty’ and says questions about the Partenopei potentially winning the Scudetto are ‘absurd.’ Napoli suffered a 3-0 away defeat against Juventus on Sunday, slipping nine points below table leaders Inter.
Roma director Frederic Massara confirms they are discussing the return of Kostas Tsimikas to Liverpool, while Donyell Malen ‘speaks the same football language’ as Paulo Dybala.
Manchester United stunned Arsenal with a 3-2 victory at the Emirates this evening, a result that prompted a strong reaction from Patrick Vieira. The former Arsenal captain was visibly unhappy as he reflected on a defeat that could have significant implications for the title race.
We’ve been hoping to get some more feedback from Liam Rosenior on the tactical side of Chelsea’s development since he came into the club, and today we finally got a little taste in the press conference following the win against Crystal Palace.
Rafael Leao admits his new role is a ‘challenge’ at Milan, while Roma striker Matias Soulé is already seeing what Donyell Malen can bring to the team. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).
Juventus propelled themselves back into the Scudetto race after beating decimated Napoli, as Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic pounced on defensive errors around penalty appeals.
Manchester United claimed an impressive 3-2 victory against Arsenal this evening, extending the Gunners’ winless run in the Premier League. The result came at a damaging time for Arsenal, who entered the match on the back of consecutive league draws and were determined to return to winning ways.
The growing depth in attack at Inter Milan could reshape the future of Marcus Thuram, prompting internal reflection ahead of the summer window. Cristian Chivu now has reliable alternatives at his disposal.
This week we remember some important games, Gottardi’s goal in the derby, a demolition of Milan and a rare win against Juve, plus a happy birthday to Giorgio Chinaglia.
Liverpool have been handed another Andy Robertson talking point after the 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth, because Virgil van Dijk has publicly stated he wants our vice-captain to stay at Anfield.
Liverpool have reportedly made contact with the agents of Xabi Alonso. It will be interesting to see if they are prepared to appoint the 44-year-old manager before the end of the season.
Chelsea have just cruised to a win over Crystal Palace, beating the Eagles 3-1 at Selhurst Park. In terms of the scoring, it went perfectly for Chelsea.
Ethan Nwaneri was introduced straight into the Olympique starting XI at the weekend and marked the occasion by scoring one of the goals in their three-one victory against Lens.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has pointed to fatigue and injuries as key reasons why our 13-game unbeaten run came to an end with a 3–2 defeat away at Bournemouth.