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Unai Emery issues fitness update ahead of Aston Villa’s trip to Liverpool

Aston Villa have confirmed several fitness updates ahead of their Premier League trip to face Liverpool at Anfield this weekend. Speaking in his pre-match press conference (via liverpoolfc.com), Unai Emery revealed that Emiliano Buendia will miss the game after picking up an injury during Villa’s 1–0 win over Manchester City.

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Spalletti ‘surprised’ that staff member didn’t follow him at Juventus

Luciano Spalletti admits he was ‘surprised’ that one of his staff members, Daniele Baldini, decided not to follow him at Juventus. New Juventus coach Spalletti was unveiled at a press conference on Friday.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 31

Referees appointed for Serie A Week 10 – Guida for Milan vs. Roma

Marco Guida has been appointed to referee Serie A’s big game, Milan-Roma, on Sunday evening. AIA, the Italian Association of Italian Referees, has appointed the match officials and VAR for the upcoming Serie A round, which kicks off on Saturday, November 1, with Udinese-Atalanta.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / October 31

Report: West Ham to compete with Aston Villa and Everton for 'good finisher' from rival club

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. The 24-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at Old Trafford, and he needs to leave the club in January to play more often.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 31

Chelsea to block coveted first-team star’s exit to United despite him being behind ‘world-class’ teammates

Chelsea have no interest in allowing Andrey Santos to leave, particularly not to a direct Premier League rival. That’s certainly not what Manchester United want to hear, as they established their interest in the Brazilian recently amid INEOS’ ongoing quest to bolster Ruben Amorim’s midfield.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 31

'What we want' – Enzo Maresca reveals what he needs from Garnacho and Gittens

Enzo Maresca has had his say on his both Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens ahead of Chelsea’s game against Tottenham. The Blues head to north London on Saturday looking to return to winning ways in the league having lost to Sunderland last weekend.

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 31

Agent confirms Milan interest in Panichelli

Martin Guastadisegno, agent of RC Strasbourg striker Joaquín Panichelli, admits Milan have been following his client for ‘some time’ but he hasn’t heard from the Rossoneri directors in recent weeks.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 31

Milan team news: Leao in contention but two more likely to miss big Roma clash

Rafael Leao is back in contention to start for Milan when they take on Roma in a top-of-the-table Serie A clash on Sunday evening, but Massimiliano Allegri

Brentford FC News / To The Lane And Back / October 31

English striker unlikely to push for January switch to Tottenham; happy at current club

Tottenham Hotspur were dumped out of Carabao Cup in midweek by holders Newcastle United, and if there was one clear takeaway from the game, it was that Thomas Frank is in dire need of a striker.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 31

Andrey Santos names 'amazing' Chelsea team-mate he’s 'so happy' to play with

Andrey Santos has heaped praise on Estevao Willian, and admitted he really enjoys playing alongside the teenager. Estevao finally arrived at Chelsea after the Club World Cup, despite a fee being worth up to £51.4m being agreed in the summer of 2024.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / October 31

Sources: Money there for Arteta as three Arsenal transfer targets emerge

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to have money to spend this January if there are specific players he’s keen to bring in straight away. However, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing, there is not necessarily going to be any rush to spend more money in the upcoming winter transfer window, with the club thinking more long-term.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 31

'It’s hard…' – Chelsea star couldn’t sleep after dramatic last minute moment

Estevao is going to be a global superstar, that’s just a fact. There’s no way around it. He’s good enough, and he looks to have the personality. He’s grounded, with a good family to support him, but also has that right amount of desire to be the main character too.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 31

'I just met him' – Enzo Maresca provides Cole Palmer injury update ahead of Tottenham clash

Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Cole Palmer and his recovery from a groin injury as he addressed the media ahead of Saturday’s game against Tottenham.

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Manchester United News / Stretty News / October 31

Ruben Amorim confirms early line-up news for Forest clash with two Reds nailed-on to start

Ruben Amorim has confirmed that he will continue using both Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo each week until the pair jet off to the Africa Cup of Nations in January.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 31

Arsenal star vows to keep fighting for his place on the team

Myles Lewis-Skelly has found himself on the fringes of Arsenal’s starting line-up this season after previously being one of Mikel Arteta’s preferred defensive options.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / October 31

Coaching Change Could Help Juventus Retain Vlahovic

The arrival of Luciano Spalletti could have an impact on the future of Dusan Vlahovic at Juventus. The gaffer is used to making strikers thrive. The Serb starts the boss’ tenure as the frontrunner to lead the attack, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Fiorentina News / SempreInter.com / October 31

Inter Milan Star’s Strike Breaks Fiorentina Resistance As Midfielder Reclaims Leadership Role

Inter Milan dominance over Fiorentina seemed destined to go unrewarded until Hakan Calhanoglu delivered the decisive moment for head coach Cristian Chivu.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 31

Maresca’s fascinating answer on tactical question involving Lavia and Caicedo in build-up

Chelsea take on Tottenham tomorrow in what proves to be a really important game for both teams. There have been a lot of goals scored in this fixture in recent years, but we expected that to change here.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 31

In-form Arsenal man rewarded with Premier League nomination

Jurrien Timber’s outstanding form this season has been one of the key reasons Ben White is no longer a regular starter for Arsenal. The Dutch defender has become a consistent and dependable presence at right-back, impressing both fans and analysts with his defensive awareness and composure on the ball.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 31

‘No sympathy coming Liverpool’s way’ – Craig Burley takes aim after Slot’s latest comments

Liverpool’s title defence has taken another bruising this week and now Craig Burley has joined the growing list of voices questioning how our head coach is handling it.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 31

'They can’t leave him out' – Paul Merson says one Liverpool player simply must start on Saturday

Paul Merson has implored Arne Slot to select one Liverpool player in particular in his starting line-up to face Aston Villa on Saturday. The 47-year-old

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 31

Despite interest Arsenal man could remain beyond this season

Gabriel Jesus’ future at Arsenal appears uncertain, although it remains possible that he will stay at the club until the end of his contract. The Brazilian forward has experienced mixed fortunes since joining the Gunners, with injuries and inconsistency often interrupting his progress.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 31

Wantaway Man Utd man told he’ll have to offer himself to Euro giants to secure move after snubbing them in 2024

Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly been urged to offer his services to AC Milan to seal an exit route away from his Manchester United struggles. The European giants were said to have been in the mix for Zirkzee prior to his Old Trafford move in 2024, which saw him leave Bologna for United in a £36.5 million deal.