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'He’s very impressive in this position' Emmanuel Petit praises Arsenal man

Mikel Merino retained his place in the Arsenal starting line up for their match against Brentford and delivered a superb performance that further strengthened his case to remain in the side.

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Dybala in, Baldanzi out as Roma prepare for Cagliari clash

Paulo Dybala has recovered from a fever but worked separately on Thursday, while Tommaso Baldanzi was absent from today’s training session. Roma are preparing for Sunday’s away Serie A match against Cagliari.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 4

Juventus keen on Hojbjerg but Marseille & De Zerbi stand firm

Juventus are looking for a midfielder who can genuinely raise the technical level in the middle of the pitch. But before even thinking about a potential target, we have to understand whether the club in question is willing to let him go, otherwise we’re just wasting time.

Manchester City News / Extratime Talk / December 4

History Rewritten: Haaland Breaks Alan Shearer’s 30-Year Record, Cementing His Place Among Football’s Elite.

Android? Robot? Machine? The bulky Norwegian boy from Bryne, has made history. Finally, Haaland breaks Alan Shearer’s 30-year record by becoming the fastest player to score 100 Premier League goals – a record many had seen coming, yet still staggering in the way he carried it out.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4

Chelsea have 2 nominations for Premier League monthly award for November

Chelsea have two nominations for the Premier League monthly awards for the month of November, as revealed today. It might be bad timing because Chelsea have just suffered a bit of an embarrassing defeat to Premier League relegation battlers Leeds United last night.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 4

Report: Tottenham target move for two in-demand Premier League midfielders

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a major midfield rebuild next summer, with reports suggesting the North London club plan to spend big on two of the Premier League’s most promising young talents, Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4

'We are human' – Chelsea player reacts after 3-1 defeat to Leeds United

One Chelsea player has come out and reacted after being on the losing side in a 3-1 defeat to Leeds United last night. Chelsea were not at the races at all, but the credit is full deserved for Leeds who climbed out of the bottom three with that huge win for them.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 4

Juventus confirm Federico Gatti’s surgery was a ‘complete success’

Juventus have provided updates on the condition of Federico Gatti, who underwent a successful surgery on Thursday morning. The defender was out of action in previous weeks due to a health issue, but made his return to action on Tuesday in the Coppa Italia Round of 16 contest against Udinese.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 4

Club could let playmaker join Leeds United for free

Manchester City midfielder could be offered the chance to leave the club and join Leeds United, according to Football Insider. The English midfielder is struggling at the Etihad Stadium with manager Pep Guardiola not using the midfielder.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 4

Napoli star McTominay hits back at Roma captain’s immaturity: ‘Shut the f*** up, get out of my face’

Napoli’s 1-0 win away to Roma left plenty of debris in its wake, and not only in the standings. While Neres’ finish proved decisive in keeping Antonio

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 4

Report: Spurs fan favourite could quit amid fears of 'another psycho-dramatic season'

The fan backlash has deeply concerned Guglielmo Vicario is considering a departure, appears to stem from recent reports in Italian media, particularly La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 4

Lobotka set to miss Juventus clash as Napoli confirm injury

Napoli’s Stanislav Lobotka is expected to miss Sunday’s Serie A match against Juventus after suffering a ‘muscle strain’ on Wednesday. Defending Serie A champions Napoli will be forced to cope without their midfield star, Lobotka, in a Serie A match against rivals Juventus on Sunday.

Lens News / SempreInter.com / December 4

Inter Milan 5-1 Venezia – French Star Leapfrogs Brazilian Winger In The Pecking Order

Resurgent Inter Milan star Andy Diouf has reportedly overtaken struggling winger Luis Henrique in the pecking order. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Frenchman is now the leading candidate to deputize for Denzel Dumfries.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / December 4

Italy confirm venue for World Cup play-off vs. Northern Ireland

The FIGC has confirmed that the World Cup play-off semifinal against Northern Ireland on March 26, 2026, will be played in Bergamo. Atalanta’s New Balance Stadium will host the World Cup play-off semifinal between Italy and Northern Ireland next March, the FIGC said in a statement on Thursday.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 4

Marseille Manager Denies Summer Talks With Inter Milan: 'Never, Zero Contact'

Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi has dismissed reports linking him to Inter Milan during the summer transfer window. During his recent interview with Sportitalia via FCInter1908, De Zerbi confirmed there were no discussions with the Serie A club.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 4

Pundit names Arsenal man as the best player in the league

Declan Rice delivered another authoritative performance in Arsenal’s win over Brentford last night, despite being forced to leave the match early because of injury.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 4

Why Unai Emery ripped off his coat during Brighton clash

Aston Villa produced one of the most dramatic turnarounds of the Premier League season on Wednesday night, edging Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 in a pulsating clash at the Amex Stadium.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 4

Redknapp claims Liverpool decision on Salah could 'end badly' under Slot

Results always bring scrutiny, and Liverpool’s latest setback has once again placed one of our most important players at the centre of a national debate.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 4

Inter Milan 5-1 Venezia – French Duo Runs The Show At San Siro: Croatia Starlet Fails To Impress

Marcus Thuram and Andy Diouf starred in Inter Milan’s remarkable 5-1 home victory over Venezia in the Coppa Italia. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 28-year-old was Inter’s best player last night.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 4

Amorim’s two mystery injury doubts revealed as Man Utd duo set for late tests

Manchester United duo Bruno Fernandes and Joshua Zirkzee must reportedly pass athletic tests to earn call-ups against West Ham United. In his press conference on Wednesday, Ruben Amorim provided updates on the conditions of some of his players.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 4

What journalist noticed about Florian Wirtz after full-time summed up his ongoing frustration

Liverpool may have been playing against a team nicknamed the Black Cats on Wednesday night, but Sunderland’s visit to Anfield certainly didn’t bring Florian Wirtz the kind of good fortune associated with the animal fitting that description.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 4

Roy Keane makes emphatic Premier League title prediction after Arsenal & Chelsea results

Former Manchester United midfielder and seven time Premier League title winner Roy Keane has backed Arsenal to win the league this season. The Gunners continued their brilliant form this season by beating Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 4

Report: Tottenham have held 'very advanced' talks to land promising Barcelona target

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the highly rated RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. According to Sky Sports, Tottenham face competition from Liverpool and Barcelona for the player.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 4

Arsenal and Man Utd target will be allowed to leave for the right fee

Arsenal is showing strong interest in Nathaniel Brown as the young defender continues his development into a promising talent at Eintracht Frankfurt. His performances have attracted admiration from several leading clubs across Europe, and he has established himself as an important figure for his current side.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 4

Slot fires back in firm response to Anfield losing its ‘fear factor’

Performances often invite awkward debates, and our latest home setback has pushed Liverpool back into the spotlight for reasons that go far beyond a single result.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4

'What a mess' – Gary Neville singles out two players as he slams Chelsea’s defending vs Leeds

Gary Neville has slammed Chelsea’s defending against Leeds as he singled out Malo Gusto and Tosin Adarabioyo for their performances. Chelsea endured a tough night at Elland Road as they turned in a poor performance and slumped to a 3-1 defeat, which sees them drop to fourth in the league.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4

'So negative' – Gary Neville not impressed with Chelsea star in Leeds defeat

Gary Neville couldn’t understand why Jamie Gittens had been so negative against Leeds before getting the assist for Chelsea’s goal. Chelsea turned in a poor performance having played so well against Barcelona and Arsenal, and slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Elland Road on Wednesday evening.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 3

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