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Matt Law: Two Chelsea managers didn’t want to continue their work with Chelsea project

It sounds like two former Chelsea managers got fed up of working within the Chelsea project and this is why they are no longer there. The big news from around the last week or so has all revolved around Enzo Maresca and Chelsea parting ways, with Maresca leaving the club on New Years Day.

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Parma Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu Contemplating Double Change In Defense

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu is reportedly looking to make a double defensive change for tonight’s match against Parma. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, Yann Bisseck and Alessandro Bastoni could drop to the bench.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / January 7

Man United are currently involved in talks with two managers, confirms Sky reporter

Manchester United are continuing their careful internal process following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, with further discussions planned with Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Michael Carrick before a final decision is made on who will take charge as interim head coach.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 7

Allegri and Milan ‘watching’ title duel between Inter and Napoli

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says that he’s only ‘watching’ the title duel between Inter and Napoli, who remain the favourites to win the Scudetto this season.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / January 7

Report – Inter Milan To Sanction Italy Star’s Transfer To Galatasaray On One Condition

Serie A giants Inter Milan are open to selling out-of-favor midfielder Davide Frattesi to Galatasaray on one condition. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Turks must meet Inter’s demands to get the deal over the line.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 7

Xabi Alonso knows Spanish Supercup will define Real Madrid future

Real Madrid’s season will look very different on Monday, come what may. Los Blancos face Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Supercup semi-final on Thursday

Report – Unsettled Inter Milan Owned Midfielder Waves Goodbye To Torino: San Siro Return Ruled Out

Kristjan Asllani is reportedly on the brink of returning to Inter Milan after Torino decided to cancel his loan. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Albanian midfielder has already waved goodbye to the Granata.

Werder Bremen News / Football Italia / January 7

Allegri: Leao and Pulisic set to start for Milan, but ‘not at peak condition’

Massimiliano Allegri confirms that Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic are expected to start together for the second time in a Serie A match for Milan this season, but they are ‘not at peak condition.’ Milan host Genoa at San Siro on Thursday evening and Allegri has confirmed that Leao and Pulisic are expected to start in attack tomorrow.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 7

Gabriel is eyeing a place in the Arsenal record books

Gabriel is already regarded as one of the finest defenders in the Premier League and is now chasing a significant record at Arsenal. His development over recent seasons has elevated him into an elite category, with performances that consistently influence matches at both ends of the pitch.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 7

Thomas Frank names ‘crucial’ figure behind Tottenham’s long-term success

Thomas Frank requires all the help he can get right now if he is to avoid being sacked by Tottenham Hotspur. A large section of the Spurs fanbase have turned on Thomas Frank following a poor start to life in north London as the club’s head coach.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 7

Napoli and Roma close in on swap deal that will affect Juventus

Juventus are interested in signing Artem Dovbyk and Lorenzo Lucca, but both players now appear set to be involved in a potential swap deal between two clubs.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / January 7

The unraveling of Ruben Amorim: A reign that promised success but delivered chaos

The Ruben Amorim experiment at Old Trafford has come to an abrupt, if predictable, end. Sacked just 14 months into his tenure, the Portuguese manager leaves Manchester United in a state of familiar turbulence.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 7

West Ham’s Form Leaves Their Position in Premier League Football in Jeopardy

West Ham’s form is deplorable at the moment. The Hammers lost 1-2 to Nottingham Forest at home on Tuesday, January 6, and are now languishing in 18th position in the Premier League table with 14 points from 21 matches.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 7

Slot refutes accusations of 'boring' football, admits some games aren't 'a joy to watch'

Arne Slot refutes accusations of 'boring' football but admits some games aren't 'a joy to watch'

Arne Slot has rejected the notion that his style of play at Liverpool is ‘boring’ but admitted that some of the Reds’ matches this season haven’t been ‘a joy to watch’.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 7

Leandro Trossard rewarded for fine December form

Leandro Trossard has enjoyed an outstanding season with Arsenal, and the Belgian’s performances have now been recognised with the Arsenal Player of the Month award for December.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 7

Report: Chelsea make decision on Mike Penders following Liam Rosenior’s appointment

Chelsea have no plans to recall Mike Penders from his loan at Strasbourg after the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach. The Blues confirmed Rosenior’s appointment on Tuesday, and the 41-year-old has signed a six and a half year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 7

Insider now ‘almost certain’ of next move for Harvey Elliott amid abortive Aston Villa loan

Harvey Elliott begins 2026 with a rather uncertain short-term future, with his move from Liverpool to Aston Villa emphatically not going to plan. He has

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 7

What Palace boss just said will interest Liverpool over Guehi

Liverpool’s long-running interest in one of Europe’s most sought-after defenders has been given fresh context following candid comments from Crystal Palace’s head coach.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 7

Danny Murphy reveals why he thinks this is Arsenal’s year

Danny Murphy is now convinced that Arsenal will win the Premier League title this season as Liverpool and Manchester City struggle to maintain consistent form.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 7

'Worse than feared' latest update will surely force Lewis Family’s hand this month

Mohammed Kudus, who joined Spurs from West Ham for around £55m in the summer of 2025, suffered a thigh/leg injury early in Tottenham’s 1-1 Premier League draw against Sunderland on January 4, 2026.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 7

Not Savinho: Spurs identity worthy Semenyo alternative at Manchester City

Aston Villa’s interest in Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has become one of the standout stories of the winter window according to The Boy Hotspur’s Substack.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 7

Mid-Season Grades: Arsenal Defender and Goalkeeper Player Ratings

At the halfway point of the season, it is time to hand out mid-season grades to the Gunners. We begin with the goalkeepers and defenders, whose performances have played a major role in Arsenal’s campaign so far.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 7

Tottenham plot raid on struggling rivals for £40m star in January shake-up

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. According to a report from Team Talk, multiple clubs are interested in the Norwegian striker, and Tottenham will face competition from Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, West Ham and Newcastle United.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 7

Report: Premier League manager will accept the Man United job if he receives an offer

Manchester United’s search for a new manager is gathering momentum, with Manchester United increasingly being linked to Oliver Glasner. According to GiveMeSport, the current Crystal Palace head coach is understood to be “keen” on the prospect of a move to Old Trafford should a formal approach be made.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 7

‘Here we go’ – Fabrizio Romano confirms Man City close to completing statement signing

Antoine Semenyo’s long-anticipated move to Manchester City is now set to get completed, following the exchange of documents with Bournemouth, according to Fabrizio Romano.