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0 shots, 0 key passes: Arteta needs to stop starting this Arsenal star after invisible performance vs Villa

Arsenal’s makeshift striker Mikel Merino had a very poor game against Aston Villa today, perhaps showing that Mikel Arteta needs to end this experiment.

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Manchester City 3 Sunderland 0: City player ratings as Rayan Cherki announces himself to the Premier League

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City beat a quality and well-managed Sunderland side 3-nil at the Etihad. First-half goals from Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol set City on their way.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 6

Goretti: ‘Fiorentina did not turn up, we cannot accept relegation’

Fiorentina director of sport Roberto Goretti admits the fans are right to insult the players who ‘didn’t turn up’ in their 3-1 defeat to Sassuolo. ‘We

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / December 6

Barcelona set sights on 2026 move for Croatian starlet

Barcelona are aware keeping tabs on top young talents, and their latest scouting venture has taken them to Croatia. There is an opportunity to sign a highly-rated star from the European nation, with a move being readied by club officials.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 6

Ian Wright believes Arsenal should have taken a draw against Villa

Arsenal’s defeat to Aston Villa has prompted significant reflection, with Ian Wright arguing that the Gunners should have settled for a draw rather than pushing recklessly for a late winner.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 6

0 touches in the box, 68% pass success rate – yet Chelsea star still gets 7.6 rating

This has been a really poor showing from Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium. They’ve managed an xG of just 07.6 as we head into the final 5 minutes, and even that is an improvement on the first half, where there were no shots on target at all from the Blues.

Bologna News / Football Italia / December 6

Lucumi continuing to stall Bologna over new contract beyond 2027

Jhon Lucumi is an increasingly important defender for Bologna, but his entourage is stalling on a new contract, aware Sunderland aren’t the only club interested in an offer.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 6

Domenico Marocchino reveals how he thinks Juventus will approach Napoli game

Juventus are preparing for a crucial Serie A clash against Napoli this weekend, a fixture that could have significant implications for its season. Although the Bianconeri possess some of the strongest players in Italy, they risk underachieving once again if results do not improve.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 6

Wolves vs Manchester United: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Wolves vs Manchester United is poised to be the final game of Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Premier League season and should be an action-packed clash when the two sides, desperate for a win, tussle against each other at the Molineux Stadium on Monday, December 8.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 6

'We knew' Matty Cash reacts to Villa’s win against Arsenal

Aston Villa earned a valuable Premier League victory over Arsenal this afternoon, with Matty Cash contributing one of the goals in a tightly contested encounter.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 6

What the Davies and Musiala Return Will Mean For Bayern Munich

Despite a slight dip in form since their historic start to the season, Bayern Munich are still in very good shape, as they come closer to the winter break.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 6

Chelsea lose attacker to injury that could mean month out; replacement tells you a lot about Maresca’s thinking

It’s been a poor first half from Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium, and things have got even more gloomy with the sight of another injury. Liam Delap was given the nod to start as the number 9 today, with backing from his coach before the game that the goals were going to come soon for the forward.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 6

AFCON Call-Up Hits United: The Difficult Challenge of Losing Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo

Manchester United have built their best football this season on one consistent pattern: everything good seems to flow from the right. With Amad Diallo reinvented as a dynamic right wing-back and Bryan Mbeumo thriving in the right-sided No.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 6

Late heartbreak for Arsenal at Villa Park

Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League this afternoon as Emi Buendía struck a late winner to seal an important result for the home side.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 6

As well as Gomes: United holding ‘discussions’ over Premier League star ‘compared to Joshua Kimmich’

Manchester United have expanded their shortlist of midfield targets heading into the New Year, most of which are currently plying their trade in the Premier League.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 6

Man United line up £170m double deal for two Premier League players

Man United spent in the region of £200m in the summer, and in 2026, big money will be spent again on improving Ruben Amorim’s squad. A new midfielder and forward are wanted, with two of their leading targets being in the Premier League.

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Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 6

Crystal Palace looking to sign 28-year-old star from London rivals

Crystal Palace are interested in signing West Ham United defender Max Kilman during the January transfer window. The 28-year-old has done quite well for West Ham, but he was dropped in recent matches against Liverpool and Manchester United.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 6

Opta warns Liverpool could struggle at Elland Road after Sunderland draw

Liverpool travel to Elland Road today hoping to regain the form that won us the Premier League last season. The Reds struggled again in midweek, needing a late own goal from Sunderland to rescue a 1-1 draw, with Florian Wirtz’s shot deflected in off Nordi Mukiele.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 6

Tottenham decide on Guglielmo Vicario’s future amid transfer rumours and fans’ backlash

Guglielmo Vicario moved to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023, joining from Empoli as a replacement for Hugo Lloris. He started off well at White Hart Lane, and was instrumental in the Europa League success under Ange Postecoglou last season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 6

BBC analysis raises big Liverpool concern as Elland Road awaits

A crucial weekend in the Premier League arrives for Liverpool as we look to stabilise momentum after a frustrating midweek performance. Chris Sutton has

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 6

Gary Neville ‘staggered’ that Man Utd star has been kept at the club, he’s started every game this season

Gary Neville is said to be ‘staggered’ that Luke Shaw is still at Manchester United following an injury-plagued career in Red. The side’s win over Crystal Palace last Sunday marked Shaw’s 300th game for the club.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 6

Report: Chelsea in talks with Euro outfit over defender transfer

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. The French international defender has struggled for regular opportunities at the London club, and he needs to leave in order to play regularly.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 6

Gravenberch speaks as ex-Red says Wirtz could take his place

Liverpool head into a crucial Premier League weekend still navigating selection puzzles and performance questions after a mixed return to form. Ryan Gravenberch believes we must lean on our own “strength” and “power” when we travel to Leeds United today, with the 5.30pm kick-off at Elland Road completing a demanding domestic week for us.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / December 6

Forgotten full-back who last played for Tottenham nears Inter Miami move after months of training alone

Former Tottenham Hotspur left-back Sergio Reguilón is finally on the verge of returning to professional football, with reports in Spain claiming he is set to sign for Inter Miami.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 6

Manchester City vs Sunderland: Predicted City starting eleven and latest City injury news

Manchester City take on Premier League surprise packets Sunderland today at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side will be confronted with a testing Premier League fixture against Régis Le Bris’ side who have the physicality, athleticism and ability to cause City issues.