David Raya has earned back-to-back Golden Glove awards in the Premier League and is now aiming for a third consecutive achievement this season. Since his arrival at Arsenal from Brentford, the Spanish goalkeeper has delivered consistently strong performances and continues to indicate that his peak may still be ahead.
Neil El Aynaoui and Stephan El Shaarawy gave Roma a much-needed first home victory in the Europa League, ending a perfect Midtjylland record. The Giallorossi were Serie A leaders, but hadn’t brought that form to Europe, where they lost both previous home fixtures.
After a dismal derby defeat to North London rivals Arsenal last weekend, things had to get better for Tottenham Hotspur. Following Spurs’ drubbing at the Emirates Stadium, many supporters may have feared the worst against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Paolo Vanoli admits that it is an ‘emotional’ evening on a personal level ahead of his European debut as a head coach, but insists that he is ‘fully concentrated’
There is plenty to unpack regarding Tottenham’s defensive stability this season. The Lilywhites began the campaign with impressive resilience at the back, keeping four clean sheets in their first five matches across all competitions.
Mikel Arteta has firmly established himself as one of Europe’s leading managers, particularly since the 2022/23 campaign, when his long-term work at Arsenal began to deliver consistent and measurable progress.
In a worrying turn of events for Roma and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, star midfielder Manu Kone was forced off injured during the first half of Thursday
Juventus have reportedly added Marco Verratti to their midfield shortlist, reviving their interest in their old obsession. The Pescara native rose to the scene during the 2011/12 season, when he helped his hometown club earn a promotion to the Italian top flight.
Thomas Frank has come under heavy scrutiny in recent weeks for his increasingly pragmatic approach at Tottenham. The Danish tactician has, at times, instructed his side to sit deep and absorb pressure against stronger opponents.
Tottenham’s ongoing struggles in front of goal remain one of the biggest reasons why the Lilywhites are finding it difficult to grind out positive results in the Premier League.
Arsenal have suffered an untimely setback ahead of their weekend Premier League clash with Chelsea, as Leandro Trossard was forced off during the first half of their Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich.
Daniele Ghilardi is finally given an opportunity to start in the Europa League as part of Roma’s back three against Midtjylland, Gian Piero Gasperini’s response to transfer gossip.
Roma director Frederic Massara welcomes Paulo Dybala back in the starting XI and discusses potential transfer targets in the Midtjylland squad. ‘They have many talents.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.45 GMT.
Arsenal’s recruitment strategy continues to centre on securing the most promising young talents across Europe, and Jeremy Jacquet has emerged as one of the standout names on their radar.
Juventus could consider making a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Fabio Silva, who continues to struggle for playing time. The 23-year-old is a well-travelled Portuguese player who began his career at Porto’s academy, before being poached by Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2022 for €40 million.
Liverpool’s build-up to West Ham away has taken another twist after Arne Slot offered cautious optimism on three of our most important players. The Dutchman confirmed that Alisson trained fully on Thursday and is expected to be available, which is a significant boost given how disruptive it always is when we lose our world-class goalkeeper.
Manchester United will reportedly try and pay a lower fee for Carlos Baleba if he fails to oversee an upturn in form before the end of the season. The Brighton and Hove Albion starlet has come under the spotlight since the term began, having struggled to replicate the same high-quality standard of performances he was putting in last campaign.
Chelsea went into this week knowing it would be a huge one, and it’s a sure sign of that that attentions are already turning to Sunday’s game against Arsenal, long before we’ve really had a chance to celebrate the win over Barcelona on Tuesday.
Crystal Palace defender Daniel Muñoz has publicly revealed his ambition to play for one of Europe’s elite clubs, naming Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain as his dream destinations.
The rollercoaster ride with the impending doom of Premier League relegation at the end of the season rumbles on, as sides near the bottom of the table battle it out for survival.
Following his assist at the weekend, Samuel Chukwueze’s form appears to be good for Fulham, as the Nigerian winger shows his importance to the side. The player joined the club in the summer, and, although Samuel Chukwueze’s form has taken time to improve, the player may be showing how pivotal he may now be to Fulham.
12 Premier League games, no impact and loads of missed chances. This is the stark reality for one of the Premier League’s most promising strikers, a player whose dream of moving to a bigger club in the hopes of reaching new heights and becoming the main man his new team desperately needed has turned into a nightmare.
Leeds United are targeting a move for midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the January transfer window, according to Daily Star, as reported by MOTLeeds News.
Manchester United are determined to prevail in the race for young Stade Rennais centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. While laying plans for the new year, the Red Devils have prioritised the midfield revamp above all else.