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Pep Guardiola’s hands are all over the improvement of a Manchester City midfielder

Nico has risen from a fringe player learning his way at Manchester City to become an integral component of Pep Guardiola’s side this season. Nico’s rise has been fascinating to watch unfold.

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How Manchester United’s stars are set up for 2026 World Cup group stages

Tonight saw the full draw of the 2026 World Cup set to be hosted in United States, Canada and Mexico next summer. Although only 42 of the 48 teams have qualified so far, the play-off spots the remaining teams are fighting for have been highlighted.

Aston Villa News / centredevils / December 5

Manchester United defender officially returns to training following major knee injury

Manchester United are rapidly approaching the busy festive period, with Wolverhampton Wanderers the next team that the Red Devils will face. United, who are eigthth in the Premier League currently, have lost just once in their last five but have also won just once in these games with draws the common feature of Manchester United games.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Landon Donovan Defends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Selection- 'He Has Big Ego But Won Things'

One of the biggest names that football fans expect at the 2026 World Cup is Cristiano Ronaldo with the Portugal national team. Portugal will be playing in Group K with Colombia, Uzbekistan, and the winner of the Path 1 FIFA play-offs, which could be Congo, Jamaica, or New Caledonia.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 5

Would you start Madueke over Saka against Aston Villa?

Noni Madueke has returned from injury and started for Arsenal against Brentford in midweek. With Mikel Arteta opting to rest Bukayo Saka for the fixture, Madueke impressed, giving his manager a selection dilemma ahead of the new Premier League weekend.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 5

Tottenham keeping tabs on impressive EPL goalkeeper amid Guglielmo Vicario’s uncertain future

Serie A giants AC Milan and Inter Milan are setting their sights on Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in search for a long-term solution to their goalkeeping department.

Montpellier News / To The Lane And Back / December 5

Ex-Spurs midfielder tips Joao Palhinha to swap Tottenham for Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur’s form has faded in recent weeks, and as a result, they have dropped to the bottom half of the table. One of the key contributors to their initial strong form was the performances of Joao Palhinha.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 5

Eze wins consecutive monthly awards at Arsenal

Eberechi Eze has won back-to-back Goal of the Month awards at Arsenal after claiming the November prize for his remarkable third goal against Tottenham.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 5

Pundit insists Juventus will miss Gatti and Vlahovic

Juventus will be without Federico Gatti and Dusan Vlahovic when they face Napoli in Serie A this weekend, a situation that places considerable pressure on the squad at a crucial point in the season.

Liverpool FC News / Sunderland on SI / December 5

Arne Slot and Regis Le Bris React to Thrilling Liverpool vs Sunderland

In an exciting match between Liverpool and Sunderland, the game ended 1-1, leaving an exciting match with strong performances from both teams, but neither managed to have enough effectiveness to break the draw.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / December 5

A key Manchester City player has been ruled out of yet another match

Rodri hasn’t played for Manchester City since their 3-1 win over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium at the beginning of November. He has missed City’s past six matches as he continues his bid to return to full fitness.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 5

Journalist discusses what he expects from the Napoli-Juventus match

Juventus take on Napoli this weekend in a highly anticipated encounter, with both clubs managing significant injury concerns as they pursue important points in the title race.

Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / December 5

Adam Wharton’s agent’s stance might pose major transfer blow to Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur’s ambition to reshape their midfield under Thomas Frank has hit a significant setback, with Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton expected to stay at Selhurst Park for another season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 5

Arteta knows Aston Villa is in terrific form ahead of the game

Arsenal passed their test against Brentford in midweek, yet an even sterner examination awaits them when they travel to face Aston Villa this weekend.

Celta Vigo News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Wolves Looking to Offload Under-21 International Midfielder

Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be weighing up a surprising January move involving Fer López, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the young attacking midfielder is now being made available for a loan spell until the summer.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 5

Enzo Maresca’s main prediction for Bournemouth game should have Chelsea fans very worried

Chelsea have just had their press conference ahead of the game against Bournemouth tomorrow, and while the focus was supposed to be on that game, there was little discussion of it.

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Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 5

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Aston Villa vs Arsenal is set to kick off Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign and is set to be an absolute slobberknocker of a clash when arguably the two most in-form teams in the Premier League meet at Villa Park on Saturday, December 6.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 5

14 goals this season: Tottenham ready to spend €35m for 23-year-old goal machine

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Troy Parrott in the coming months. The Irish international striker has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and his former club is hoping to bring him back.

Aston Villa News / Extratime Talk / December 5

Harvey Elliott Loan Move: Bad Business From Liverpool?

The Harvey Elliott loan move once again proved to be a costly one for Liverpool. A 1-1 draw in the Liverpool vs Sunderland Premier League match continued the Reds’ poor run overall.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 5

Forget Mainoo & Zirkzee – Man Utd star must leave in January after 4/10 display vs West Ham

Manchester United must find Ayden Heaven a new club in January, especially following his unconvincing showing on Thursday. Ruben Amorim fielded an unusual trio at the back against West Ham United, with the 19-year-old slotting in between Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw.

Leeds United News / Extratime Talk / December 5

Newcastle vs Tottenham 2-2: Tottenham Captain Cristian Romero To The Rescue With Overhead Kick Writing The Headlines

After receiving his fifth yellow card of the Premier League season in Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-1 loss against Arsenal in the North London Derby, Cristian Romero’s leadership was a big miss in their following fixture, a home match against Fulham.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 5

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Sassuolo News / Caught Offside / December 5

Report: Newcastle could now sign summer target for just €30m in January

Newcastle United were heavily linked with a move for the Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi during the summer transfer window. However, the Italian outfit decided not to sell the player back then.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 5

Report: Leeds hoping to land 24-year-old hitman from top European club in January

Leeds United are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of AC Milan Striker Santiago Gimenez, as per Fichajes. The 24-year-old Mexican has not been able to hold down a regular starting spot at the Italian club, and he needs to move in order to get his career back on track.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 5

Enzo Maresca provides concerning Romeo Lavia update ahead of Bournemouth clash

Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Romeo Lavia ahead of Chelsea’s game against Bournemouth on Saturday. Lavia picked up an injury against Qarabag last month, and updates have been few and far between on the Belgian since.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 5

'Enough is enough': Man Utd legend lashes out at Amorim for 'ruining' player

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has vented at Ruben Amorim for keeping Kobbie Mainoo rotting on the bench. The Portuguese manager has been on the receiving end of immense chastising for his role in the team’s disappointing 1-1 draw against West Ham United on Thursday.