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Aston Villa vs Chelsea – Team News: Maresca changes up his big game plan with midfielder returning

Aston Villa vs Chelsea – Team News: Maresca changes up his big game plan with midfielder returning

Chelsea face Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in just over an hour, and the teams are in! In recent games against top teams, including the one last week against Newcastle, Enzo Maresca has strengthened his starting XI by putting Reece James into midfield.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / December 27

Espanyol take measures to protect Barcelona star ahead of derby clash

Next weekend’s La Liga clash between Espanyol and Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium will undoubtedly be heated, with two city rivals going head-to-head for the first time this season.

Soccer News / The Laziali / December 27

'See You Soon' – Insigne Arrives in Rome Ahead of Imminent Lazio Transfer

Lorenzo Insigne has been spotted in Rome as he’s on the brink of finalizing his much-anticipated transfer to Lazio. The Napoli legend returned to Italy last summer after ending his three-year stint at Toronto FC.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 27

Galatasaray & Juventus Among Clubs Eyeing Summer Move For Talismanic Inter Milan & Turkey Star

Galatasaray and Juventus are both monitoring Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, with any potential move for the Turkish international now firmly pushed back to the summer.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 27
Arsenal dealt yet another injury blow right before the Brighton game

Arsenal dealt yet another injury blow right before the Brighton game

Arsenal have reportedly been dealt another injury blow, with Riccardo Calafiori having to pull out of today’s team to take on Brighton. The Italy international was at first named in Mikel Arteta’s starting line up to take on the Seagulls, but was then pulled out and replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 27

Serie A | Torino 1-2 Cagliari: Super Semih Kilicsoy slalom is decisive

Cagliari came back from the Nikola Vlasic goal to secure their first away win of the season with Matteo Prati and a sensational Semih Kilicsoy slalom ending the Torino streak.

Real Betis News / Football Espana / December 27

Vinicius Junior tipped to make Saudi Arabia move amid uncertainty over Real Madrid future

Vinicius Junior is currently facing an uncertain future at Real Madrid, given that he has less than two years left on his contract. Talks over a new deal have stalled, which has led the Brazil international to consider his future at the Bernabeu.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 27
€30m asking price causing transfer headache for Manchester United

€30m asking price causing transfer headache for Manchester United

Manchester United are reportedly interested in a transfer move for Atletico Madrid central midfielder Conor Gallagher, but not for his asking price of €30m.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27
This one Chelsea weakness makes Aston Villa favourites tonight claims Sky Sports prediction

This one Chelsea weakness makes Aston Villa favourites tonight claims Sky Sports prediction

Sky Sports’ predictions for today’s huge Chelsea – Aston Villa game are in, and it’s not good for the Blues. Villa roll into the game on a run of 10 wins in a row, but perhaps aren’t as menacing as that record would suggest, given they’ve scored some fantastic goals and nicked some wins in that time.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 27
Manchester City 2 Nottingham Forest 1: City player ratings as Cherki dazzles again

Manchester City 2 Nottingham Forest 1: City player ratings as Cherki dazzles again

Here are the City player ratings from Manchester City’s massive 2-1  win over Nottingham Forest at The City Ground today. Goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki were enough for City to see off a determined Nottingham Forest side at The City Ground.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 27
Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca faces huge question mark over dropped Enzo Fernandez and Chelsea shape

Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca faces huge question mark over dropped Enzo Fernandez and Chelsea shape

Usually Christmas feels packed full of games – in this case, Chelsea have had their first week off for a while, meaning that today’s clash with Aston Villa has felt like a long time coming.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
Jurgen Klopp pens heartfelt Diogo Jota tribute ahead of poignant Liverpool v Wolves fixture

Jurgen Klopp pens heartfelt Diogo Jota tribute ahead of poignant Liverpool v Wolves fixture

Jurgen Klopp has penned a heartfelt tribute to the late Diogo Jota on the eve of Liverpool’s Premier League fixture against Wolves on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27
Chelsea – Aston Villa coming down to one key duel which could have major effect next summer

Chelsea – Aston Villa coming down to one key duel which could have major effect next summer

Chelsea take on Aston Villa this afternoon, and while this is really a game of two teams towards the top of the table looking to convince everyone (or perhaps, anyone) that they’re really title contenders and not just aiming to stay in the top four mix, there’s a new narrative thread emerging.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
Liverpool team news v Wolves: Chiesa makes first PL start this season among 2 changes by Slot

Liverpool team news v Wolves: Chiesa makes first PL start this season among 2 changes by Slot

Liverpool will round off a calendar year of extreme highs and lows this afternoon when they play Wolves in their final fixture of 2025. It’s been a chastening

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 27
Confirmed Arsenal team to face Brighton in must win game

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Brighton in must win game

Arsenal takes on Brighton in the Premier League in a few hours and this is the confirmed starting eleven. The Gunners have not been at their most fluent in recent weeks, but they have still managed to claim wins, including an away triumph over Everton in their last league match.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 27
Leeds set to sign one of the best left footers in Europe

Leeds set to sign one of the best left footers in Europe

Leeds are planning to make signings in January, as they seek to improve their squad for the second half of the Premier League season. Defence is one area that could be addressed, which is why targets have been drawn up by the club’s sporting department.

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Werder Bremen News / Caught Offside / December 27
AC Milan make astonishing decision on Niclas Fullkrug after one training session

AC Milan make astonishing decision on Niclas Fullkrug after one training session

West Ham have already finalised their first January deal, with Niclas Fullkrug making the move to AC Milan. The veteran striker will officially join the Serie A giants when the January transfer window opens, having reached an agreement to end his disappointing 18-month spell at the London Stadium.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 27
Keith Wyness names ‘this’ London rival club as a real option for out-of-favour Brennan Johnson

Keith Wyness names ‘this’ London rival club as a real option for out-of-favour Brennan Johnson

Brennan Johnson’s time at Tottenham Hotspur looks to be coming to an end. The 24-year-old has struggled to maintain a spot in Thomas Frank‘s starting line-up this season, despite scripting his name in the Tottenham history books when he scored the winner against Manchester United in the Europa League final back in May.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 27
Alan Shearer discusses a key difference between Arsenal and Man City

Alan Shearer discusses a key difference between Arsenal and Man City

Arsenal and Manchester City are the primary clubs competing for the Premier League title this season, with the Gunners currently leading the standings.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / December 27
The first deal of the January window for Manchester City may arrive very quickly

The first deal of the January window for Manchester City may arrive very quickly

Manchester City received a boost ahead of the January transfer window when Antoine Semenyo chose City as his preferred destination should he leave Bournemouth next month.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 27
Sources: Man City close in on £65m star but fear losing forward to Tottenham

Sources: Man City close in on £65m star but fear losing forward to Tottenham

Man City are very much in the Premier League title race, and in order to consolidate their bid, they want to make signings in January. Pep Guardiola wants at least one attacking reinforcement brought in, with the idea being for that player to be Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
‘Tough one to take’ – Virgil van Dijk says one Liverpool defeat his year was especially ‘painful’

‘Tough one to take’ – Virgil van Dijk says one Liverpool defeat his year was especially ‘painful’

Virgil van Dijk has pinpointed which Liverpool defeat in 2025 was a particularly ‘tough one to take’. The Reds have had quite polarised highs and lows

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 27
Luckhurst witnessed Amorim’s pre-match ‘ruse’ that left Newcastle scrambling

Luckhurst witnessed Amorim’s pre-match ‘ruse’ that left Newcastle scrambling

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim managed to deceive his Newcastle counterpart through a pre-match ploy.  Ahead of the Boxing Day clash against the Magpies, all sources projected a 3-4-2-1 formation when the lineups were announced, with Lisandro Martinez combining with Luke Shaw and Ayden Heaven in the back-three.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 27
Tottenham player expected to 'move fairly soon', London rivals 'front-runners' to sign him

Tottenham player expected to 'move fairly soon', London rivals 'front-runners' to sign him

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Brennan Johnson has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 24-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the North London club, and he has not been at his best.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 27
An important run of fixtures begins today against Nottingham Forest for Manchester City

An important run of fixtures begins today against Nottingham Forest for Manchester City

As of right now Manchester City are well-placed to launch into the second half of the season. Pep Guardiola’s side sits second in the Premier League table, two points behind Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side after seventeen matches.

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