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Dressing room factor which means Chelsea care more about EFL Cup than normal this year

Dressing room factor which means Chelsea care more about EFL Cup than normal this year

Chelsea had to call on their big guns last night to beat Cardiff and qualify for the EFL Cup semi finals. Enzo Maresca tried to rotate things, but ended up bringing on a chunk of his regulars to get the job done against a spirited Bluebirds outfit.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 17

Di Lorenzo: ‘Penalties are a lottery, Napoli want to beat Milan in normal time’

Giovanni Di Lorenzo has made it clear that Napoli are in it to win it at the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia, and has implored his teammates to get the job done in 90 minutes when they come up against Milan in the semi-final on Thursday: ‘Penalties are a lottery’.  The Supercoppa Italiana gets underway in Riyadh with the Napoli vs.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 17

David Ornstein drops transfer bombshell involving Tottenham and Manchester City

Tottenham Hotspur are likely to be in the market for reinforcements when the transfer window reopens on January 1 after dismal run of form over the last two months.

Girona FC News / Last Word On Sports / December 17
Carlos Alcaraz Announces End of Coaching Partnership with Juan Carlos Ferrero After Years of Success

Carlos Alcaraz Announces End of Coaching Partnership with Juan Carlos Ferrero After Years of Success

Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed that he and long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero have mutually decided to end their professional relationship after more than seven years together, bringing to a close one of the most successful player-coach partnerships of the modern era.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / December 17

Date set for return of Ronald Araujo to Barcelona action

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo returned to training on Wednesday this week, after taking a leave of absence. The Uruguayan defender has a target in mind to return to the pitch.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 17
Emi Martinez opens up on the motivation behind his Arsenal move

Emi Martinez opens up on the motivation behind his Arsenal move

Emiliano Martinez joined Arsenal fifteen years ago as a teenager from Argentina after the Gunners identified him as one of the finest young prospects in his country.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 17
Winger names one thing Chelsea did wrong in conceding to Cardiff

Winger names one thing Chelsea did wrong in conceding to Cardiff

Pedro Neto scored another crucial goal last night, taking his tally for the season to 6, making it already his joint most prolific season. He’s going to get a lot more.

AS Roma News / The Cult of Calcio / December 17

Roma and Everton Could Put Together Swap of Strikers

Roma haven’t given up on Joshua Zirkzee but are kicking the tires on other center-forwards. Manchester United prefer waiting and will only sell him for a hefty sum.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 17
Luckhurst: Man United now preparing to ‘welcome’ £190k-a-week player to Ruben Amorim’s ranks

Luckhurst: Man United now preparing to ‘welcome’ £190k-a-week player to Ruben Amorim’s ranks

Manchester United are preparing to ‘welcome’ Harry Maguire back into the fold following his injury layoff. The centre-half has been ruled out since United’s 2-2 away draw with Tottenham Hotspur, during which he limped off in the 72nd minute with a hamstring issue.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 17

Beaton and Dallas tonight, Dickinson and Aitken on Sunday

Celtic travel to Dundee this evening for the Scottish Premiership match against Dundee United as the Scottish Champions look to get their season back on

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 17
Newcastle United in pole position to sign ex-Tottenham playmaker

Newcastle United in pole position to sign ex-Tottenham playmaker

Newcastle United are looking for reinforcements in the January transfer window and the player on their radar is Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis, according to Fichajes.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 17

What James Milner did after full time at Anfield shows why his Liverpool influence remains

A post-match moment at Anfield offered a subtle reminder of how certain figures never really leave Liverpool. After our 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton, James Milner was spotted speaking at length with Mo Salah, Andy Robertson and goalkeeping coach Xavi Valero inside the underbelly of Anfield.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 17
'Really good signing' – Alan Smith names Chelsea ace who impressed him against Cardiff

'Really good signing' – Alan Smith names Chelsea ace who impressed him against Cardiff

Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith believes Chelsea have a made a “really good” signing in Pedro Neto after the blues beat Cardiff on Tuesday night. Chelsea advanced to the semi finals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 win against the League One side, but were made to work harder than they would have wanted to.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 17
Pundit questions whether Arsenal relys too much on Saka

Pundit questions whether Arsenal relys too much on Saka

Bukayo Saka has not been at his very best over the last few months, with concerns growing that he may not have fully recovered from the injury he suffered last season.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 17
Crystal Palace targeting English manager to replace Oliver Glasner

Crystal Palace targeting English manager to replace Oliver Glasner

Crystal Palace have begun internal contingency planning amid growing uncertainty over Oliver Glasner’s long-term future at Selhurst Park, with Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior identified as one of three leading candidates should the Eagles fail to agree a new contract with their current manager.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 17
Man United hero already knows exactly where he wants to play when he leaves Old Trafford, fans are sweating over losing him

Man United hero already knows exactly where he wants to play when he leaves Old Trafford, fans are sweating over losing him

Bruno Fernandes knows where he’d like to ply his trade if he departs Manchester United anytime soon. The midfielder took part in a tell-all interview this week, during which he detailed his transfer sagas that occurred over the last two summers.

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Walcott thinks Arsenal getting lucky is exactly what can help them win the league

Walcott thinks Arsenal getting lucky is exactly what can help them win the league

Even the most loyal Arsenal supporters would struggle to deny that the Gunners were fortunate in their 2 – 1 victory over Wolves at the weekend. The match did not unfold as many expected, with Arsenal finding it difficult to break down a determined and well-organised visiting side.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 17
Report: Juventus view Chelsea ace as realistic transfer option as they look to reinforce key area

Report: Juventus view Chelsea ace as realistic transfer option as they look to reinforce key area

Juventus believe Andrey Santos is a realistic option should a move for Marseille’s Pierre Emile Hojbjerg fail to materialise. Santos joined Chelsea in January 2023 from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama in a deal believed to worth just £13m, and is looking somewhat of a bargain.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 17
70-app PL star being targeted by INEOS said he first realised his ‘dream’ when he walked out at Old Trafford

70-app PL star being targeted by INEOS said he first realised his ‘dream’ when he walked out at Old Trafford

Tyler Adams says he realised that his ‘dream’ was to play in the Premier League after he walked out at Old Trafford for the first time. In the build-up to Bournemouth’s clash in M16 on Monday evening, the USMNT international told ‘The Captain’ podcast (by Verizon): “It’s just a special occasion.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 17
Emerging Serie A left-back is catching Arsenal’s attention

Emerging Serie A left-back is catching Arsenal’s attention

Arsenal continues to monitor several players in Serie A, with one name gaining increasing relevance at the Emirates Stadium as a potential future signing.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 17
Man United maintain interest in attacker but Man City & Liverpool stand in their way

Man United maintain interest in attacker but Man City & Liverpool stand in their way

Manchester United’s long-standing interest in Antoine Semenyo remains very much alive, with the Bournemouth winger continuing to attract serious attention across the Premier League.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 17
'I don’t rate him' – Troy Deeney names Chelsea player he’s not the 'biggest lover of'

'I don’t rate him' – Troy Deeney names Chelsea player he’s not the 'biggest lover of'

Troy Deeney has admitted he’s not a fan of Malo Gusto as he revealed why he doesn’t rate the France international. Gusto has been back to somewhere near his best form this season, after a difficult campaign last time out in which he struggled for consistency.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 17
Tottenham accelerate move to sign Arsenal target who is 'one of the best' in his role

Tottenham accelerate move to sign Arsenal target who is 'one of the best' in his role

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi.  The 26-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the Italian club, and he needs to move in January to get his career back on track.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 17
Tottenham join four-way tussle with Premier League rivals for attacker with an 'X-factor'

Tottenham join four-way tussle with Premier League rivals for attacker with an 'X-factor'

Ruben Vargas has been linked with a move away from Sevilla, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing him. According to a report from Fichajes, Leeds United, Aston Villa and Newcastle are monitoring his situation as well.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 16
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