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Liverpool injury list and expected comeback dates in full after sickening blow for Alexander Isak

Liverpool injury list and expected comeback dates in full after sickening blow for Alexander Isak

Liverpool extended their unbeaten run to six matches and climbed back into the top five of the Premier League table at the weekend, but their latest victory came at a massive cost.

Villarreal News / Football Espana / December 22

Barcelona stars reacts to Villarreal victory – 'We are alive in everything'

Barcelona continued their scintillating La Liga form with a 2-0 victory over Villarreal in their final match of 2025. Goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal made it eight league wins in a row for the Catalans, who end the year with a four-point lead in the standings.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / December 22
‘Incredibly consistent’ – Arteta singles out Arsenal star for praise after latest win

‘Incredibly consistent’ – Arteta singles out Arsenal star for praise after latest win

Mikel Arteta has once again singled out Declan Rice for special praise, underlining the midfielder’s growing influence and importance to Arsenal’s progress this season.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 22

Ex-player tells Real Madrid to consider selling Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid have acknowledged that they have a Vinicius Junior problem, on the back of the weekend win over Sevilla. The winger was booed off by the Bernabeu crowd after another under-par performance, which has raised concerns about his long-term future in the Spanish capital.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 22

Moretto reveals the two roles Juventus want to address in January

Italian journalist Matteo Moretto identifies the two playing positions that Juventus are looking to bolster this January. The Bianconeri started their campaign on a torrid note under Igor Tudor, but the team is beginning to show promising signs under Luciano Spalletti, especially in their last three wins against Pafos, Bologna and Roma.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 22

Celtic 3-1 Aberdeen – Time to get behind Wilfried Nancy and salvage our season

Celtic beat Aberdeen yesterday in a match which almost became comical at times for the amount of chances that just wouldn’t go in the net for Celtic, although I can assure you I wasn’t laughing at the time… I lost count of the amount of times the ball hit the woodwork, I can’t remember anything like it in all my years watching football.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 22
Tottenham turn to 'special' player from rival club as £65m Semenyo deal faces roadblock

Tottenham turn to 'special' player from rival club as £65m Semenyo deal faces roadblock

Tottenham Hotspur are now interested in signing the Manchester City attacker Omar Marmoush.  They are looking to improve their attacking unit in the coming weeks, and they have also been linked with Antoine Semenyo.

Aston Villa News / Football Espana / December 22

Aston Villa enquire to Barcelona about possible January transfer

Barcelona are hoping to sign a defender in January, but there could also be one or two players that leave the club when the winter transfer window opens.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 22
Joyce and Ornstein explain why Isak is bracing for worst after Spurs injury

Joyce and Ornstein explain why Isak is bracing for worst after Spurs injury

Liverpool’s Tottenham win should have been remembered for a crucial away victory, but fresh reporting suggests the focus may instead shift towards a worrying injury concern.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 22

Barcelona allay fears of another defender injury in aftermath of Villarreal victory

Barcelona are already without Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen for the foreseeable future, and there had been fears of another injury – this time, for Jules Kounde.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 22
Sky Sports: Chelsea keen on Brazil forward who’s scored 20 goals this season

Sky Sports: Chelsea keen on Brazil forward who’s scored 20 goals this season

Chelsea are apparently interested in signing a Brazilian forward who bagged 20 goals for his club this season. It’s an interesting story this one already, and for such a player who is so young still.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 22
Journalist left fuming over ‘unwritten rule of football’ after suspected leg break for Isak

Journalist left fuming over ‘unwritten rule of football’ after suspected leg break for Isak

Liverpool have been dealt a sickening blow with the news that Alexander Isak has suffered a suspected broken leg, and the manner in which it arose has left one journalist fuming.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 22
Alexander Isak expected to be out for months after concerning injury update

Alexander Isak expected to be out for months after concerning injury update

Alexander Isak is facing a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering what is feared to be a serious leg injury during Liverpool’s recent victory away at Tottenham Hotspur.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 22

Pep Guardiola wants his players to forget about football but also remember what lies ahead

Manchester City enters the brief Christmas break well-positioned for the next phase of the season. Manchester City’s 3-nil win over West Ham was their seventh consecutive win in all competitions.

West Ham United News / Caught Offside / December 22
West Ham United are looking to strengthen attack by targeting 25-year-old PL striker

West Ham United are looking to strengthen attack by targeting 25-year-old PL striker

West Ham United have begun exploring the possibility of signing Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jørgen Strand Larsen in the January transfer window, as the club steps up its search for attacking reinforcements.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / December 22

Slowly but surely a Manchester City midfielder is settling into his role

Tijjani Reijnders made a slow start to life at Manchester City. After his superb Premier League debut in Manchester City’s 4-nil win over Wolves, Reijnders has taken time to properly settle into his role in Pep Guardiola’s side.

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VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / December 22

Manchester City could be forced to unleash a young playmaker due to current circumstances

Manchester City are currently without several attacking players. Oscar Bobb and Jeremy Doku are currently ruled out due to injury. Omar Marmoush is away on international duty with Egypt at the African Cup of Nations.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 22
'If you watch it slowly' – Shay Given not happy with one Chelsea player vs Newcastle

'If you watch it slowly' – Shay Given not happy with one Chelsea player vs Newcastle

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given was not happy with one Chelsea player during the game against his former side. Given, who is now retired of course, was doing punditry work on the game for Match of the Day, reviewing it all.

Monaco News / Caught Offside / December 22
Chelsea defender set for January exit as Maresca makes ruthless decision

Chelsea defender set for January exit as Maresca makes ruthless decision

Axel Disasi is expected to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window, with several clubs already alerted to his availability as the Blues continue to streamline their squad, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Lille News / Caught Offside / December 22
Sources: Man United & Newcastle turn attention towards £410,000-a-week midfielder

Sources: Man United & Newcastle turn attention towards £410,000-a-week midfielder

Manchester United and Newcastle United are increasingly looking toward Saudi Arabia as they explore midfield reinforcements ahead of the winter transfer window, with Rúben Neves emerging as a standout opportunity in the market.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 22
Ruben Amorim sets clear transfer policy for Man United ahead of January window

Ruben Amorim sets clear transfer policy for Man United ahead of January window

Rúben Amorim has laid out a firm stance on transfer business ahead of the January window, making it clear that short-term fixes will not be part of his recruitment strategy.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 22
Gary Neville says Chelsea 'look like an academy team playing in a participation game'

Gary Neville says Chelsea 'look like an academy team playing in a participation game'

Football pundit Gary Neville believes Chelsea “look like an academy team that’s playing in a participation game.” Sounds harsh, right? Well, if you read on, I guarantee you that actually, very few people will be, or should be, disagreeing with what he has said in the aftermath of Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 21
Arteta explains the source of his belief that Arsenal can be champions

Arteta explains the source of his belief that Arsenal can be champions

Mikel Arteta remains confident that his Arsenal side can secure the Premier League title this season, despite acknowledging the scale of the challenge ahead.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 21
Morocco delivers upon its immense promise in victorious AFCON debut

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Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tenure is off to a strong start.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / December 21
Neville: Man United star didn’t ‘look too happy’ with ‘surprising’ Amorim call in second half

Neville: Man United star didn’t ‘look too happy’ with ‘surprising’ Amorim call in second half

Gary Neville says Joshua Zirkzee wasn’t best pleased that Lisandro Martinez was called upon to replace Bruno Fernandes instead of him. When Aston Villa and Manchester United exited down the tunnel for the interval, it was expected that Bruno Fernandes would not emerge for the second half – at least not to continue playing, anyway.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 21
‘He’s just…’: Neville saw what Fernandes did after sustaining injury, what Amorim did in response was concerning

‘He’s just…’: Neville saw what Fernandes did after sustaining injury, what Amorim did in response was concerning

Bruno Fernandes looks to have sustained a hamstring injury in the first half of Manchester United’s clash with Aston Villa. The Red Devils skipper stopped dead on the ball after appearing to feel some discomfort around the hamstring area.

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