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Match Report: Efficient Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 thanks to unlikely attacking influence

Chelsea saw off Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge after the Blues took their chances and defended well to end their four game run without a win. It was a very slow, pedestrian start to the game from both teams.

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Noslin’s Lazio fate might change after vital goal vs. Parma

Tijjan Noslin’s winning goal for Lazio against Parma could change the striker’s future at the Stadio Olimpico. Noslin scored a vital goal for Lazio against Parma, allowing the Biancocelesti to secure three points at the Tardini despite being reduced to nine men.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 14

Spotify Camp Nou crowd mock Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso during Osasuna clash

Barcelona are in a good moment, as shown by winning their seventh La Liga match in a row against Osasuna. On the other hand, Real Madrid are struggling, which the Catalans’ supporters made known during Saturday evening’s fixture at the Spotify Camp Nou.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 14

John Terry claims Chelsea star is 'best in world football' after Everton win

Chelsea legend John Terry has labelled Cole Palmer as the best number ten in the world following Saturday’s win against Everton. The Blues ended a four game winless run in all competitions with a much needed 2-0 win against the Toffees at Stamford Bridge.

Torino News / Football Italia / December 14

Video: Referee, VAR chaos in Serie A and World Cup farce

Football Italia’s transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà examines referee controversies from Torino-Cremonese and Parma-Lazio and criticises the reported proposal to reschedule a big game from Round 30 by just 45 minutes.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

Brentford vs Leeds Confirmed Lineups for December 14

These are the Brentford vs Leeds confirmed lineups for December 14 when the two sides meet in the Premier League. The Whites have found some success recently following a tactical switch to a back five, making the absolute most of their physicality.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 14

Owen Hargreaves says win against Wolves was 'Massive' for Arsenal

Arsenal secured a hard-fought victory against Wolves in the Premier League, a result that was significant given the difficulties they faced in breaking down their opponents.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 14

Ref pundit: Pulisic’s goal should have stood, but Sassuolo deserved a penalty vs. Milan

DAN referee pundit Luca Marelli claims that Christian Pulisic’s goal for Milan against Sassuolo shouldn’t have been disallowed, but the Neroverdi deserved a penalty kick for a Strahinja Pavlović foul.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 14

La Liga confirm postponed fixture due to red weather warning

This weekend, there will be only nine matches played across La Liga, with Levante-Villarreal having been postponed. The fixture, which was due to be played on Sunday at 6.30pm CET, will now be played at a later date.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 14

Mauro lambasts costly summer buy: 'Not worthy of Juventus'

Former Juventus winger Massimo Mauro blasts his former employers for splashing the cash on Lois Openda last summer. The Bianconeri were determined to bring back Randal Kolo Muani, who spent six months on loan in Turin last season, but they failed to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain, despite months of negotiations.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 14

Revealed: Why Robert Lewandowski did not play for Barcelona against Osasuna

Barcelona made it seven La Liga wins in a row against Osasuna, but they did so without calling upon Robert Lewandowski. For the second league match in a row, Hansi Flick did not give any minutes to the veteran striker, with Ferran Torres playing the 90 minutes at the Spotify Camp Nou.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 14

Arsenal gets very early advantage ahead of their game against Everton

Arsenal have been handed an early boost ahead of their Premier League trip to Everton, following a brief period to recover after their 2- 1 win against Wolves.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / December 14

Real Sociedad sack manager after five months following dismal La Liga form

Real Sociedad have become the third La Liga club this season to sack their manager, with Sergio Francisco having been dismissed from his position after only five months in charge at Anoeta.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 14

Napoli think positive and demand ‘more determination’ from Lucca

Napoli director Giovanni Manna insists they must remain ‘positive’ during an injury crisis after Champions League setbacks, but demands ‘more determination’ from Lorenzo Lucca.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 14

Gasperini: ‘Roma have right ingredients’ including Dybala and Ndicka updates

Gian Piero Gasperini confirms Roma will have Evan Ndicka and potentially Paulo Dybala starting against Como on Monday. ‘We have all the ingredients to do well.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday at 19.45 GMT.