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Chelsea – Aston Villa coming down to one key duel which could have major effect next summer

Chelsea – Aston Villa coming down to one key duel which could have major effect next summer

Chelsea take on Aston Villa this afternoon, and while this is really a game of two teams towards the top of the table looking to convince everyone (or perhaps, anyone) that they’re really title contenders and not just aiming to stay in the top four mix, there’s a new narrative thread emerging.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 27

Vieri claims Hojlund is ‘one of the five best strikers in the world’

Christian Vieri has launched a bold claim that Napoli centre-forward Rasmus Hojlund is potential among the top five strikers in the world, but believes

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
Liverpool team news v Wolves: Chiesa makes first PL start this season among 2 changes by Slot

Liverpool team news v Wolves: Chiesa makes first PL start this season among 2 changes by Slot

Liverpool will round off a calendar year of extreme highs and lows this afternoon when they play Wolves in their final fixture of 2025. It’s been a chastening

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 27

Team’s Up – Sinisalo starts for Celtic at Livingston

Wilfried Nancy has named his Celtic team for this afternoon’s game against Livingston at the Set Fare Arena. The Scottish Champions will be encouraged by the scoreline at Easter Road, which means that Celtic could cut the gap at the top to three points with a win today.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / December 27

Inter Milan Prepare For Transfer Revolution With Four Youngsters Targeted To Rejuvenate Squad

Inter Milan are targeting Branimir Mlacic and Marco Palestra as part of a wider plan to rejuvenate the squad, with Aleksandar Stankovic and Tarik Muharemovic also firmly on the club’s radar.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 27

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Brighton in must win game

Arsenal takes on Brighton in the Premier League in a few hours and this is the confirmed starting eleven. The Gunners have not been at their most fluent in recent weeks, but they have still managed to claim wins, including an away triumph over Everton in their last league match.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / December 27

Chiesa finally given first Premier League start of 2025-26 against Wolves

Italy international Federico Chiesa has finally been called in for his first Premier League start of the 2025-26 campaign for Liverpool’s league match at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon.  The former Fiorentina and Juventus winger has struggled for first-team opportunities since moving to the Premier League last summer.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 27

Chelsea behind just Arsenal and Liverpool and currently beating Man City in pure dominance stat

With the season reaching the halfway point, it’s interesting to now have a look at the stats and the data and see what conclusions we can draw about how Chelsea are getting on.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 27

Recently departed Real Madrid veteran gives view on Vinicius – ‘Sometimes he makes mistakes’

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior is going through arguably the most difficult spell in his career at the Bernabeu, and certainly since he broke into the first team.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 27

Inter Milan Closely Monitor Nigeria Starlet After Youngster Impresses On Loan With Pisa

Inter Milan are closely monitoring Ebenezer Akinsanmiro after his strong loan spell with Pisa, as the Nigerian midfielder continues to show steady growth away from San Siro.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 27

Agent Of Tottenham Hotspur Star Reveals He Was ‘Flattered By Serie A Links’ After Inter Milan Rumours In The Summer

Spurs star Xavi Simons was “flattered” by Serie A interest involving Inter Milan, but his priority in the summer remained a move to the Premier League, according to his agent Ali Barat.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27
Enzo Maresca announces two new injury issues in unexpected statement

Enzo Maresca announces two new injury issues in unexpected statement

Because of the weird timings of the Christmas schedule, Enzo Maresca ended up doing his press conference previewing today’s Aston Villa game way back at the start of the week, and there’s since been a little update from the coach.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 27
Arsenal is following Club Brugge’s top performer

Arsenal is following Club Brugge’s top performer

Arsenal is reportedly targeting a move for Aleksandar Stanković as he continues to impress at Club Brugge, just a few months after joining from Inter Milan.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 27
Leeds set to sign one of the best left footers in Europe

Leeds set to sign one of the best left footers in Europe

Leeds are planning to make signings in January, as they seek to improve their squad for the second half of the Premier League season. Defence is one area that could be addressed, which is why targets have been drawn up by the club’s sporting department.

Werder Bremen News / Caught Offside / December 27
AC Milan make astonishing decision on Niclas Fullkrug after one training session

AC Milan make astonishing decision on Niclas Fullkrug after one training session

West Ham have already finalised their first January deal, with Niclas Fullkrug making the move to AC Milan. The veteran striker will officially join the Serie A giants when the January transfer window opens, having reached an agreement to end his disappointing 18-month spell at the London Stadium.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 27
Sources: Man City close in on £65m star but fear losing forward to Tottenham

Sources: Man City close in on £65m star but fear losing forward to Tottenham

Man City are very much in the Premier League title race, and in order to consolidate their bid, they want to make signings in January. Pep Guardiola wants at least one attacking reinforcement brought in, with the idea being for that player to be Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27
Journalist: European side in negotiations over permanent transfer for £38.5m Chelsea ace

Journalist: European side in negotiations over permanent transfer for £38.5m Chelsea ace

Serie A outfit Roma are in talks over a permanent move for Chelsea outcast Axel Disasi according to reports in Italy. Disasi is part of the infamous “bomb” squad after he failed to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge in the  summer.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 27
Several teams want Arsenal youngster on loan in January

Several teams want Arsenal youngster on loan in January

Ethan Nwaneri has found regular game time hard to come by at Arsenal this season, a situation that could lead to a loan move when the next transfer window opens.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27
Enzo Maresca reveals stance on player who’s made five appearances this season, January exit possible

Enzo Maresca reveals stance on player who’s made five appearances this season, January exit possible

Enzo Maresca has insisted he’s happy with Filip Jorgensen, but refused to rule out the goalkeeper leaving in January. Jorgensen joined Chelsea from Spanish side Villarreal in a deal worth £20.9m in the summer of 2024, but has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
‘Tough one to take’ – Virgil van Dijk says one Liverpool defeat his year was especially ‘painful’

‘Tough one to take’ – Virgil van Dijk says one Liverpool defeat his year was especially ‘painful’

Virgil van Dijk has pinpointed which Liverpool defeat in 2025 was a particularly ‘tough one to take’. The Reds have had quite polarised highs and lows

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 27
Luckhurst witnessed Amorim’s pre-match ‘ruse’ that left Newcastle scrambling

Luckhurst witnessed Amorim’s pre-match ‘ruse’ that left Newcastle scrambling

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim managed to deceive his Newcastle counterpart through a pre-match ploy.  Ahead of the Boxing Day clash against the Magpies, all sources projected a 3-4-2-1 formation when the lineups were announced, with Lisandro Martinez combining with Luke Shaw and Ayden Heaven in the back-three.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27
Report: Long list of suitors lining up for Chelsea ace, Blues faces tough January decision

Report: Long list of suitors lining up for Chelsea ace, Blues faces tough January decision

Tyrique George is attracting interest from a number of teams in the Premier League and Champions League clubs in Europe according to The Athletic. George saw a move to Fulham fall through on deadline day despite a fee of £22m being agreed between the clubs.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
‘Perfect game’ – Paul Merson urges Slot to hand one Liverpool player first PL start of the season today

‘Perfect game’ – Paul Merson urges Slot to hand one Liverpool player first PL start of the season today

Paul Merson believes that Liverpool’s match this afternoon provides the ‘perfect’ opportunity for Arne Slot to hand one player his first Premier League start of the season.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 27
Tottenham player expected to 'move fairly soon', London rivals 'front-runners' to sign him

Tottenham player expected to 'move fairly soon', London rivals 'front-runners' to sign him

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Brennan Johnson has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 24-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the North London club, and he has not been at his best.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
Report: Liverpool could consider surprise January loan swoop for World Cup hat-trick scorer

Report: Liverpool could consider surprise January loan swoop for World Cup hat-trick scorer

Liverpool have been linked with a surprise January loan swoop for a Champions League-winning striker. The Reds’ gradual resurgence over the past month has come at a cost as injury problems pile up for Arne Slot, most notably the fractured fibula for Alexander Isak last weekend which means he’ll miss at least the next two months of action.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker / December 26
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