After a long and boring international break, Chelsea are finally back in action at Saturday lunchtime when they face Nottingham Forest. On the London is Blue podcast they did a full preview of the game, taking a long hard look at our opposition who are struggling under new manager Ange Postecoglou.
Liverpool legend Howard Gayle offered Jeremie Frimpong some encouraging words during a training ground visit. The former Red had been filming with midfielder Curtis Jones as part of the club’s Black History Month celebrations.
Federico Pastorello reveals that Antonio Conte threatened to leave Inter if they had not signed Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United in 2019 and that Carlo Ancelotti wanted the Belgian striker at Real Madrid in 2023.
Erik ten Hag is of the belief that Mason Mount’s unrelenting injury issues contributed to him eventually getting the sack at Manchester United. The Dutch coach was relieved of his duties almost exactly a year ago, leaving United 14th-placed in the Premier League table upon his departure.
The USMNT October window marked an important checkpoint for Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT. As he continues to shape his squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup, time is running out to evaluate players and build chemistry.
Manchester United are reportedly on red alert for the potential transfer of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham as he considers a loan move this January.
Following on from my last article about the 10 best Gunners who played in the Premier Leagueiluh) Played once for Arsenal in the Premier League so makes the list.
Liverpool are keeping tabs on the highly talented English defender, Charlie Creswell. The 23-year-old has impressed with the England under-21 and Ligue 1 club Toulouse, and he could be available for £15 million.
Usually the October international break is mainly made up of bored people comparing Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard. But this time around there’s been a fresh, modern angle on that boring old story – Declan Rice vs.
Florian Wirtz has faced a testing start to life at Anfield, but one of his closest international teammates insists there’s far more going on behind the scenes than fans might realise.
Manchester United and Chelsea may reportedly be the two main teams to watch in the race for Adam Wharton’s signature. The Crystal Palace and England midfielder is supposedly “loved” by key figures at Old Trafford as a big move seems inevitable for him sooner or later.
Manchester United were without a number of first-team players for today’s training session ahead of their visit to Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool play host
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo should still have suitors as his future at Old Trafford remains in some doubt for this January. As I reported earlier today for the Daily Briefing, Mainoo came close to leaving Man Utd in the summer, with Napoli strongly interested in the England international.
Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni has been sidelined for the remainder of the season after picking up an ACL injury. He picked up the blow during the English League Cup game against Southampton earlier this season.
Chelsea’s situation in defence remains a little unclear. There is certainly no shortage of talent – we have about 7 central defenders who are a 7/10. But what we would rather have is two or three who are 8 or 9 out of 10.
Ruben Amorim conducted today’s training session without trusted midfield lieutenants Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro in attendance. The Red Devils are undergoing their preparations for Sunday’s crunch clash away to arch-rivals Liverpool, who are on the back of three straight losses in all competitions.
An exclusive report is claiming that a leading source in the industry has given them some big Chelsea transfer news today. The news also involved Liverpool and one of their star players, and a couple of Chelsea players as well.
When Trent Alexander-Arnold went off injured in his first Champions League game for Real Madrid a month ago, it cast doubt over his return to Anfield when his current club travel to Liverpool in November.
Manchester United are reportedly among a host of clubs sizing up a move for Everton’s James Garner. Should United ever facilitate a deal for the midfielder, they’d be bringing him back to the club that he dedicated 13 years of his career to at both youth and senior level.
Chelsea’s desire to keep adding talents to their squad never ends, and right now they’ve got Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers in their sights. The Blues made some moves this summer, dumping Jadon Sancho, selling Noni Madueke and Christopher Nkunku, but for all the young talent they added, there’s still a sense that they can improve more.
Manchester United are reportedly still pursuing a transfer move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Red Devils are keen on the Cameroon international after already targeting him during the summer, though Brighton were adamant that he was not for sale.
Former Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has responded to claims that his move to the UAE was motivated by money, just days after his penalty miss for Arabian Falcons went viral.
As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 8 of the Premier League, scheduled from Saturday, October 18, to Monday, October 20, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.
Manchester United directors have reportedly met with the representatives of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. The Red Devils are desperate to reinforce Ruben Amorim’s midfield department as soon as possible, and Anderson has been one of the names on the shortlist.
When Elliot Anderson left boyhood club Newcastle United for Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2024, few could have predicted that within a year he’d become one of English football’s fastest-rising midfielders.