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Liverpool team news v Sunderland: Just one change from Arne Slot as big Mo Salah call made

The first midweek Premier League round of the season sees Liverpool welcome Sunderland to Anfield for the teams’ first meeting in almost nine years. The Black Cats have been to League One and back since holding the Reds to a 2-2 draw at the start of 2017, and not a single player from that match is still with either of the two clubs.

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Coppa Italia | Napoli 1-1 Cagliari: Sudden death penalties needed for Conte

Napoli needed a sudden death penalty shoot-out to push past Cagliari after a 1-1 draw and will face Como or Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 3

Celtic announce appointment of Wilfried Nancy as new manager

Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as the club’s new manager. The Frenchman arrives as the new Celtic manager on a two and a half year deal, replacing Brendan Rodgers.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / December 3

Confirmed: Vlahovic will have surgery in London – Latest news on potential return date

Dusan Vlahovic will have surgery on the high-grade tear in his adductor muscles, but it remains unclear exactly when the Serbia international will be able

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Liverpool vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups for December 3

Here are the confirmed lineups for both Liverpool and Sunderland ahead of their Premier League clash at 8:15 pm GMT today. Despite winning at the weekend, Liverpool are on a poor run of results and currently sit eighth in the table.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Chelsea vs Leeds Confirmed Lineups for December 3

These are the Chelsea vs Leeds confirmed lineups for their Premier League clash. December is sure to be a hectic month for every club with matches coming thick and fast, this is one that could potentially trip the Blues up.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 3

Team’s Up – O’Neill names unchanged Celtic XI for Paradise farewell

Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic team for the evening’s Scottish Premiership clash with Dundee. The Irishman returned to the Celtic Park dugout last month after answering the club’s SOS in the wake of Brendan Rodgers’ shock departure.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Official Arsenal team to face Brentford in must win game

Arsenal welcomes Brentford to the Emirates tonight as they look to return to winning ways, and this is the team Mikel Arteta has announced to start the game.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 3

AFCON: Every Serie A player that could be called up for 2025-26 tournament

Ademola Lookman, Evan Ndicka and Assane Diao are among the Serie A stars who could feature at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off on December

Philadelphia Union News / Field Level Media / December 3

Union acquire F Ezekiel Alladoh for club-record fee

The Philadelphia Union acquired forward Ezekiel Alladoh from Sweden's IF Brommapojkarna on Wednesday for a reported club-record transfer fee of $4.5 million.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Caught Offside / December 3

Tottenham prepared to pay around €60m for Everton and Newcastle target

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, and they will face competition from Newcastle and Everton. The 25-year-old has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and the Spanish club will sell for a fee of around €60 million.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 3

Exclusive claims Chelsea have buy option on attacking midfielder after £2m loan

Kieran Gill’s Chelsea Confidential piece has some interesting content today on the Chelsea transfer front. The loan in of Facundo Buonanotte came late in the summer and was something of a surprise.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 3

Buffon wished he had played in more World Cups for Italy

Gianluigi Buffon enjoyed one of the longest careers in modern football and represented Italy at five World Cups, a tally that could have reached seven had circumstances unfolded differently.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 3

Man United prepare £30m opening offer to sign January target from UCL club

Manchester United are looking to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. According to a report from Fichajes, they are preparing a £30 million offer to sign the England International midfielder.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca starts 3 Brazilians as Blues look to keep up hot form

Chelsea take on Leeds tonight, and after the chaotic fun of last week’s huge games against Barcelona and Arsenal, it’s hard to predict what team Enzo Maresca will pick.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 3

What Liverpool hierarchy have now decided about Bundesliga star ahead of January window

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been linked with a move away from the German club in recent weeks. The 25-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, and the German outfit have not been able to renew his deal.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Mikael Silvestre predicts Lewis-Skelly’s future amid Chelsea interest

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal, but former Gunners defender Mikael Silvestre does not expect the youngster to leave the Emirates this season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

Sky Sports journalist sends big Liverpool message as Van Dijk argument finally proven right

Some claims in football take time to land, and Liverpool’s win at West Ham quietly underlined an argument our captain has made. Richard Morgan’s Sky Sports analysis described how Joe Gomez “finally gives Reds an air of defensive stability” after a turbulent run that included defeats to Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Athletic’s announcement of Chelsea’s January transfer plans may disappoint some fans

The Athletic’s Deal Sheet is back as we approach January, and for Chelsea fans hoping for some big business, it will be a disappointment. The opening statement of the whole thing says that “Chelsea are not planning to add to the first team squad in January, with the focus being more on the summer,” much in the same way they did last year.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Walcott says Chelsea made Arsenal the most vulnerable he has seen the Gunners

Arsenal were held to a draw by ten-man Chelsea at the weekend, a result that suggested the Gunners may not yet be operating at the level required to secure the Premier League title.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 3

Talks held: Chelsea set to learn fate of transfer move for 17-year-old Golden Boot winner

Chelsea are reportedly looking set to miss out on the signing of FC Liefering wonderkid Johannes Moser despite holding some talks over a deal. The highly-rated 17-year-old looks like an exciting talent to watch for the future, but it remains to be seen if the Blues have much of a chance of securing his signature any time soon.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 3

A frequently chaotic affair where one Spur scored just 3/10 in our Player Ratings

Spurs went 2-0 down to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park, with captain Cristian Romero scoring a brace (header in the 78th minute and an overhead kick in the 95th) to rescue a point.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 3

Premier League responds to Newcastle vs. Tottenham penalty VAR controversy

Tottenham Hotspur snatched a dramatic last-gasp draw against Newcastle United on Tuesday evening thanks to Cristian Romero’s incredible acrobatic overhead kick.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Chelsea transfer’s second PR disaster of the season could accelerate Stamford Bridge move

Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha, who has a deal lined up to join Chelsea next summer, has been suspended for their game against Toulouse this week by his club after giving an international break interview where he jokes that he had signed for them thinking they were based in Germany.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 3

Early Man Utd team news: Amorim ready to call upon ‘composed, courageous’ Red to aid back-to-back win mission

Ruben Amorim has been granted a substantial fitness boost on the eve of Manchester United’s clash with West Ham. It was confirmed this morning by club media that Matheus Cunha had resumed first-team training ahead of tomorrow’s outing, having missed the last two games through injury.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

Report: Liverpool battling multiple PL rivals in race for British starlet who ex-LFC striker adores

Liverpool are reportedly among numerous Premier League clubs chasing the signature of one of the most sought-after young talents in Britain. The Reds have an enviable track record for snapping up teenage prospects across the UK, with Harvey Elliott, Ben Gannon-Doak, Fabio Carvalho, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha amond the standout examples.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Pundit reveals a part of Brentford’s game that could hurt Arsenal

Arsenal face Brentford tonight in a crucial Premier League clash as they aim to maintain their lead at the top of the table. The Gunners were held to a draw against Chelsea in their previous outing, preventing them from extending their advantage over their rivals.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

What Oliver Glasner said to Steve Parish to convince Palace to stop Guehi from joining Liverpool

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has revealed how he persuaded chairman Steve Parish not to sell Marc Guehi to Liverpool at the end of the summer transfer window.