FC Barcelona are heading into a crucial transfer period with one glaring need above all else at the back. With the departure of veteran centre back Iñigo
For most of the 2025/26 season, Arsenal’s title hopes have looked largely positive as they have topped the Premier League table, with their closest competitors sometimes struggling.
A second-half brace in the West Ham vs Aston Villa game from the ever-brilliant Morgan Rogers saw the visitors record their sixth successive Premier League victory and keep within touching distance of leaders Arsenal and second-placed Manchester City in the early-season title race.
Manchester United will be without another player when they face Aston Villa this weekend. Villa come into the match on a remarkable nine-game winning streak, while United could hardly be catching them at a worse time.
Barcelona are following Aston Villa defender Pau Torres after making the signing of a left-sided centre-back a priority for next summer, sources told ESPN.
Sunderland AFC defeated Newcastle United FC 1-0 in the most recent edition of the Tyne-Wear derby, but even so the Regis Le Bris team will face difficulties, according to an expert.
Aston Villa have put Youri Tielemans at the heart of their plans, and reports from the Telegraph say the club is now working on a new contract before a tough run of matches.
Victor Lindelof, the ex-Manchester United centre-back, made his first Premier League appearance of the season for Aston Villa over the weekend. After eight years with Manchester United, the Swede was let go in June and spent some time training back home before joining Aston Villa.
According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Unai Emery now wants Aston Villa to lock in Emiliano Buendia’s long-term future after the midfielder worked his way back into the side following his return from Bayer Leverkusen.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing run this season. He was backed with substantial funds during the summer window, and Liverpool were expected to defend their domestic crown.
Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 23-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the Premier League club, and he needs to play more often.
Igor Thiago has become one of the standout names of the winter transfer window. His strong performances for Brentford have put him firmly on the radar of Premier League giants.
According to a report from Graeme Bailey, Aston Villa are ready to send Harvey Elliott back to Liverpool at the end of the season, even though the West Midlands club included an option to sign the English playmaker permanently for £35 million if certain conditions were met.
Man United want to sign a new midfielder when the transfer window re-opens in January, and Conor Gallagher is one of their options. The former Chelsea man has struggled to nail down a place as a regular starter at Atletico Madrid, which has led to speculation on whether he will return to England.
Liverpool are preparing for what could be one of the most dramatic months in recent memory, as uncertainty continues to surround Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield.
Real Madrid’s young forward Gonzalo García burst into the headlines this summer by finishing as the top scorer at the FIFA Club World Cup. The award and his sharp finishing suddenly put the spotlight on a player who has struggled to find consistent minutes in LaLiga.
Kobbie Mainoo walked onto the pitch at Selhurst Park with an expression that said more than words ever could – blank, distant, and quietly defeated. Manchester United were already in control after turning the game to win 2-1 against Crystal Palace, yet he was only introduced in the 90th minute plus stoppage time.
Aston Villa attacker Leon Bailey is on loan at Italian club Roma. However, the Jamaican has not managed to perform at a high level. He has had injury problems as well.
Arsenal’s Brazilian contingent will be pleased with what Carlo Ancelotti had to say about the club. Gabriel Magalhaes is already an important figure for Brazil, while both Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus are hoping to secure spots in the World Cup squad.
Here are the confirmed lineups for both Manchester City and Sunderland ahead of their Premier League clash at 3 pm GMT today. City have had a mixed bag of results of late; however, their inability to keep clean sheets will be of major concern to Pep Guardiola and their fans.
Bay FC named Emma Coates, most recently the leader of England's Women's Under-23 national team, as its head coach on Thursday. She replaces Albertin Montoya, who was the coach of the expansion team when it entered the National Women's Soccer League two years ago.
Bay FC have named England U-23 head coach Emma Coates as the club’s new head coach. Coates has been at the helm of the English U-23 side since 2023. She will become the second coach in Bay FC history.
Aston Villa reportedly offered Manchester United the chance to sign Ollie Watkins for £35m in January. The claim exploded across social channels on Monday and has already become the latest twist in a long-running transfer soap opera that links Watkins to Old Trafford. Headlines on social media are loud and brutal.