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Enzo Maresca provides fresh injury update on key star ahead of Man City clash

Enzo Maresca has stated Marc Cucurella is okay and should be able to feature in Sunday’s game away at Manchester City. Cucurella missed the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday night after asking to be taken off in the defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday.

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It all seems to be full steam ahead for Manchester City as they close in on Antoine Semenyo

It now seems only a matter of time before Manchester City completes the signing of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. It has seemed for the past week that all roads lead to the Etihad for the Ghana international.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 31

Report: Liverpool would have to pay as much as €100 million to sign Salah replacement

Liverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on Kenan Yıldız, with the Juventus forward emerging as a leading candidate to refresh the club’s attacking line in the coming seasons.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / December 31

Porto among clubs planning January move for Barcelona starlet

Barcelona are likely to be relatively busy during the winter transfer window, which opens for business in less than 24 hours’ time. They are hoping to bring in a defender on loan, and there could also be a player or two that heads out of the Spotify Camp Nou exit door.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 31

Andoni Iraola predictably happy with Chelsea draw but he’s right with analysis

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is predictably happy with a draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last night. They have been in some really rough form of late and would have been expecting the worst going to Chelsea in their latest Premier League clash last night.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 31

'Odd cheer' – OT nightmare returns to haunt ‘miserable’ Man Utd star exactly one year later

A section of Manchester United fans were happy to see Joshua Zirkzee hooked at half-time, and they let their feeling be known. The 24-year-old hasn’t started a match since the draw against West Ham on December 4.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 31

Jamie Carragher makes sacking comment about Chelsea coach but it’s not far-fetched

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has made a sacking comment about a Chelsea coach, but it might not even be far-fetched. It comes off the back of Chelsea drawing 2-2 at home against Bournemouth in their final game of 2025 last night in what was another miserable result and performance from The Blues.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 31

Battle begins for power at Real Madrid as Florentino Perez considers appointing CEO

Real Madrid look set to undergo major changes in the coming years, with President Florentino Perez set to shake up the structure of the club. He may also be about to hand over significant power, with a new CEO potentially to be named.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 31

2025 was the year that one era ended at Manchester City and it gave birth to what comes next

2025 will be looked back upon as a year of transition for Manchester City. The first half of 2025 saw Pep Guardiola’s team claw their way to Champions League qualification and also lose the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 30

Manchester City set to recall Simpson-Pusey from Celtic

Manchester City appear set to recall Jahmai Simpson-Pusey from his loan spell at Celtic. The central defender was an unused sub as Wilfried Nancy’s side were beaten 2-0 at Fir Park.

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / December 30

Atletico Madrid President reveals timeline for handover of power to new investors

Atletico Madrid President Enrique Cerezo has revealed that a hand over of power at the club will occur in the next four years. Earlier this season it was confirmed that investment group Apollo Sports Capital (ASC) had become majority shareholders, but the power structure and leadership at the club was maintained.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 30

Lazio’s New Midfielder: Samardzic Stock on the Rise, Inter & AC Milan Star Unlikely to Join

Lazio are keen to sign a new midfielder in January, and Atalanta’s Lazar Samardzic could be the best available solution. Last summer, Maurizio Sarri requested the arrival of a new box-to-box midfielder capable of contributing with goals and assists.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 30

Barcelona loanee ruled out for months after surgery

Elche are set to be without one of their most improved players for several months, after Hector Fort underwent surgery on his shoulder. The young Barcelona loanee had only recently broken into the starting XI under Eder Sarabia.

Ruben Amorim News / Stretty News / December 30

'We lacked that today': Ruben Amorim outlines the one thing Man United lacked vs Wolves

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League today. They will be thoroughly disappointed with the performance, and manager Ruben Amorim has revealed the one thing that they lack in the game against Wolves today.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 30

Shocking stat emerges after mediocre Man United draw against Wolves

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League earlier today. Joshua Zirkzee handed them a lead midway through the first half, but Manchester United failed to make their count.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 30

Arsenal thrash Aston Villa to extend lead at top of Premier League

Arsenal delivered a commanding performance this evening as they secured a 4 1 victory over Aston Villa, sending a clear message in the Premier League title race.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30

Electric Estevao channels Hazard with 4 successful dribbles; 13 touches in opposition box

Enzo Maresca has understandably been very cautious in introducing Estevao Willian to the Chelsea team. After some great cameos off the bench, the Brazilian had a few quiet games as a starter, then picked up a slight injury.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 30

‘Impressing again’: Man United player who cost just £1m hailed after mediocre first-half

Manchester United are currently level 1-1 against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. Joshua Zirkzee handed the home side the lead midway through the first half, but Manchester United struggled to assert their dominance and control the game.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 30