Ruben Amorim has suggested he will continue utilising Luke Shaw in Lisandro Martinez’s absence for the coming matches. Since the season began, the Manchester United left-back has been available to start every Premier League fixture in the opening 11 gameweeks, which has come as a major boost for Amorim.
Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is open to moving Serie A fixtures before Italy’s World Cup play-off to help the national team, as he sees a ‘great chance’ to reach the 2026 World Cup.
Tottenham star Brennan Johnson has experienced a slow start to life under Thomas Frank this season. The Welshman wrote his name into the club’s history books last season after playing a crucial role in ending the Lilywhites’ long trophy drought.
Chelsea are about to face Burnley, and Enzo Maresca has just spoken to the media ahead of the game. They wanted to know a little about his selection – firstly, why star of the season so far Moises Caicedo was only on the bench.
Cesc Fabregas has again highlighted Inter Milan as at the top of Italian football, speaking openly in his latest Como press conference about the level required to compete with the Nerazzurri.
Former Napoli and Atalanta coach Edoardo Reja feels Raffaele Palladino will have ‘no fear’ to make his debut as La Dea’s coach at the Stadio Maradona, but Scott McTominay will be among the key players after a ‘breathtakingly beautiful’ goal for Scotland.
Chelsea line up to face Burnley at Turf Moor in half an hour, and the team is in. We predicted many changes in our predicted XI, given it came off the back off the back of the international break, and given there are two huge games next week.
Interim Celtic boss Martin O’Neill believes lifting Kasper Schmeichel’s spirits may be tougher than expected following Denmark’s 4–2 defeat to Scotland
Inter Milan are weighing up a move for Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez as they begin planning for life after Yann Sommer, according to reports in England and Argentina.
Inter Milan and their flawless start to the Champions League league phase has delivered a significant financial reward. According to figures released by Calcio e Finanza, UEFA have distributed new performance-related payments.
Tottenham, despite their struggles in recent matches, remain the only team in the Premier League yet to lose away from home this season. The Lilywhites have collected the most points on their travels, securing 13 out of a possible 15.
Juventus is widely expected to strengthen its squad during the January transfer window, as the Bianconeri are still considered short of the overall quality required to achieve their main objectives.
Liverpool are understood to have made a generous new contract offer to Ibrahima Konate as they bid to keep him from leaving for Real Madrid. As reported for the Daily Briefing, the France international is yet to respond to Liverpool’s latest offer, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.
Arsenal look like they have a difficult run ahead of them now that key centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes is out injured. The Brazil international picked up a thigh problem whilst playing for his country in a recent friendly against Senegal at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, which could mean he now faces a lengthy absence out of the team.
Arsenal are exploring the possibility of bringing Elche’s Rodrigo Mendoza to the Premier League, although it faces competition as other clubs have taken an interest in the midfielder.
England under-21 boss Lee Carsley has praised Josh Acheampong, but warned he’s got to keep playing and gaining experience with his club. Acheampong is a product of Chelsea’s famed Cobham academy, and was promoted to the first team squad last season.
Unai Emery has explained why it’s been ‘difficult’ for Harvey Elliott to enjoy more regular game-time at Aston Villa. The 22-year-old is currently on loan
Former Premier League footballer Paul Merson believes Chelsea need to play Liam Delap as striker to get the best out of star man Cole Palmer. Palmer is set to miss the next three games after suffering a fractured toe in an accident at home, and won’t be available for key games against Barcelona and Arsenal next week.
Arsenal have received a significant boost ahead of their upcoming Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich. The Germans remain one of the most in form sides in Europe this season and have maintained a high standard of performance over recent campaigns.
Fabrizio Romano has mentioned a specific date in relation to the future of Federico Chiesa at Liverpool. Although the 28-year-old has been playing more frequently this season compared to last, he’s still largely reliant on appearances off the bench, and his only two starts have come in much-changed line-ups in the Carabao Cup (Transfermarkt).
Manchester United are reportedly ready to offload both Casemiro and Jadon Sancho instead of triggering the option to extend their contracts by a year. The Red Devils could do with making some changes to their squad and have long looked like they need to be a bit smarter about how they spend their money.
Manchester United are expected to enter the market in pursuit of a new midfielder in the January window. However, fans have conceded that it won’t be a marquee signing like they’d have hoped in the summer.
Liverpool have been strongly linked with Antoine Semenyo in recent weeks, and it appears that he isn’t the only forward on Richard Hughes’ radar. Earlier
West Ham United are reportedly among the clubs eyeing up a potential transfer move for Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey ahead of January. It looks like the 25-year-old is set to be made available, sparking interest from across Europe, with West Ham said to be in the mix.
Tottenham Hotspur are set to visit the Emirates Stadium as Premier League football returns this weekend. The Lilywhites will be looking to put their recent slump behind them and make a statement away against the league leaders.
Tottenham Hotspur take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, hoping to beat the league leaders on Sunday. Arsenal’s defence has earned widespread recognition this season for being one of the most disciplined and well-drilled units in world football, and Spurs will attempt to breach it.
The Major League Soccer playoffs are back after a two-week international break. Eight teams — four from the East and four from the West — remain in the hunt for the 2025 MLS Cup. Who has the momentum?