Paul Merson believes there’s one player who Arne Slot simply can’t omit from the Liverpool starting XI to face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening. The
Mohamed Salah has been reintegrated back into the Liverpool squad, having seemingly been on his way out of Anfield after blockbuster statements in the media about his unhappiness towards manager Arne Slot.
Jack Grealish suffered a late fitness scare during his most recent appearance for Everton and was close to being ruled out of the upcoming match against Arsenal.
Enzo Maresca has spoken on the connection between Alejandro Garnacho and Enzo Fernandez ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Newcastle. The Blues make the long trip to the north east on Saturday lunchtime looking for a first win at St James’ Park since 2021.
Thomas Frank reveals what Tottenham midfielder Archie Gray did after his mistake that led to Nottingham Forest’s opener at the City Ground. Thomas Frank has to act strongly after Tottenham Hotspur’s dismal display against Nottingham Forest last Sunday.
Chelsea are set to look for buyers for out-of-favour striker Nicolas Jackson as he won’t be staying at Bayern Munich beyond his loan spell. The Senegal international has struggled to establish himself at Chelsea, failing to build on a promising start to life at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool have amassed an impressive track record for snapping up prodigious talents from other British clubs in recent years, and they appear to have their sights set on adding one more to the list.
When last summer’s transfer window closed it did seem that the right-back position could be a concern for Manchester City. City entered this season with Matheus Nunes, Rico Lewis and seemingly John Stones as the players who play the right-back position.
Dario Essugo is attracting interest from Levante as the La Liga outfit assess a potential loan deal according to Ben Jacobs. Essugo arrived at Chelsea in the summer from Sporting Lisbon, and made his debut at the Club World Cup, however he’s yet to play in the Premier League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted he can’t “lie” to his players about his future at the club when it comes to discussing new contracts for the likes of Bukayo Saka.
After a slow start to this season, Manchester City now find themselves in a good position to launch into this season. Pep Guardiola’s side currently sits second in the Premier League.
Former Chelsea player Scott Minto has delivered his honest assessment on Blues boss Enzo Maresca amid speculation over his future. Maresca is now in his second season in charge at Stamford Bridge, having qualified for the Champions League, and won both the Conference League and Club World Cup in his debut campaign.
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi recently. They remain keen on signing the 26-year-old in January, and the player is seeking an exit as well.
Manchester United are continuing their quest to sign Premier League-proven stars by targeting Antoine Semenyo, Conor Gallagher and Ruben Neves. Numerous reports on Friday confirmed that the Red Devils were well and truly among the mix for Antoine Semenyo’s signature, along with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea are reportedly facing interest in Josh Acheampong, with the talented young defender on the radar of both Manchester City and Bayern Munich. That’s according to journalist Ben Jacobs, posting on X, with the Blues seemingly not keen on letting the player go, even if clubs are monitoring his minutes at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are monitoring the situation of centre back Jeremy Jacquet, but Rennes want to keep him this winter according to reports. The Blues once again heavily invested in the summer, as they totally revamped their frontline with five new attacking signings.
Barcelona are now considered increasingly likely to make Marcus Rashford’s transfer from Manchester United permanent. The England international has impressed since joining Barca on loan from the Red Devils in the summer, contributing six goals and eight assists in all competitions so far.
Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs interested in signing Ruben Vargas from Sevilla. The 27-year-old has done quite well for the Spanish club, and Tottenham are hoping to secure his signature in January.
New York City FC re-signed midfielder Andres Perea to a contract extension through 2027-28 season when MLS switches to a summer-spring schedule. The deal with the Tampa, Fla., native, includes an option for 2028-29.
Crystal Palace are looking to bring in a quality defender to replace Daniel Muñoz in January. The Colombian is currently sidelined with an injury. According to Sky Sports, the player has picked up a knee injury, which will keep him out for an extended period.
Tomorrow marks exactly six years since Mikel Arteta was appointed Arsenal manager, having taken over from Unai Emery on the same date in 2019. At the time of his arrival, Arsenal had fallen into mediocrity and were struggling to compete for a top-four finish.
As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 17 of the Premier League, scheduled from Saturday, December 20, to Monday, December 22, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.
Thomas Frank will be seeking a strong response from Tottenham Hotspur when they welcome Liverpool to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United will be a fascinating clash on Matchday 17 of the 2025/26 Premier League as the Red Devils fight to end the amazing winning run of Unai Emery’s side when the two teams meet each other at Villa Park on Sunday, December 21.