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Liam Rosenior claims Chelsea have a 'very good player' who still has 'levels that he can go to'

Liam Rosenior claims Chelsea have a 'very good player' who still has 'levels that he can go to'

Liam Rosenior has praised Chelsea captain Reece James and believes there are more levels he can go to as a player. The 41-year-old faced the media for the first time on Friday afternoon after being confirmed as Chelsea’s new head coach on Tuesday.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / January 9

Mauricio Pochettino tipped as Tottenham option in summer amid Thomas Frank doubts

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is under immense pressure to turn the club’s Premier League fortunes around in the upcoming matches. The recent defeat to Bournemouth was yet another game in which the Lilywhites failed to capitalise on their lead and dropped three crucial points against an opponent that had been winless in their previous 11 matches.

Napoli News / Football Italia / January 9

Napoli see ‘negative’ VAR influence on referees and possible ‘mistakes’ in January window

Napoli director Giovanni Manna feels referees are ‘negatively influenced by VAR’ and says that the January transfer window often leads to mistakes rather than team improvement.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / January 9
Chelsea ready to go all in and deliver €150m signing for Liam Rosenior

Chelsea ready to go all in and deliver €150m signing for Liam Rosenior

Chelsea are reportedly ready to go all out with a transfer bid for Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez. The Blues are said to be prepared to go ‘all in’ with a huge offer worth as much as €150m to sign Lopez from Barca, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 9
Daniel Sturridge states that Liverpool had the better half time chat

Daniel Sturridge states that Liverpool had the better half time chat

Arsenal were forced to share the spoils against Liverpool last night as the champions demonstrated their ability to neutralise Mikel Arteta’s side. The Gunners came into the match in strong form, and there was widespread belief that they had enough momentum and quality to secure a victory.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 9
Data expert breaks down why Liverpool left frustrated at Arsenal

Data expert breaks down why Liverpool left frustrated at Arsenal

Liverpool’s goalless draw at Arsenal has been framed in many ways, but the underlying numbers point towards a familiar and uncomfortable pattern. That was the conclusion of Michael Reid, a Football Data Editor at Opta, who published a detailed statistical breakdown of the Emirates stalemate on Substack.

Bologna News / Caught Offside / January 9
Report: Arsenal to battle Man United & City for £60m transfer of Premier League star

Report: Arsenal to battle Man United & City for £60m transfer of Premier League star

Arsenal are reportedly looking set for a summer transfer window battle with their rivals for the signing of Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 9
New Chelsea manager evokes Jose Mourinho and promises 'physical' football fans will love

New Chelsea manager evokes Jose Mourinho and promises 'physical' football fans will love

Given what a good speaker Liam Rosenior is, we all had high expectations for his first press conference as Chelsea manager. But still, the new boss managed to exceed them, speaking at some length about his plans for the club.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / January 9
'Among Europe’s best' – David Ornstein confirms Arsenal 'in process' of finalising important deal

'Among Europe’s best' – David Ornstein confirms Arsenal 'in process' of finalising important deal

Arsenal fans will be delighted to hear that Bukayo Saka is closing in on a new contract at the Emirates Stadium, as per David Ornstein. We were told a few months ago that both William Saliba and Saka would be staying “100%”, and a new deal for the French centre-back was later confirmed by the club.

Arsenal FC News / Last Word On Sports / January 9
Arsenal Finalising Future of ‘One of the Best Players in the Premier League’

Arsenal Finalising Future of ‘One of the Best Players in the Premier League’

Arsenal have enjoyed an impressive season, finding themselves six points clear at the top of the table. They have only suffered two defeats in all competitions, but have bounced back impressively after those setbacks.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 9
€150m star lined up by Chelsea in case they lose Cole Palmer to Manchester City

€150m star lined up by Chelsea in case they lose Cole Palmer to Manchester City

Chelsea could reportedly launch a surprise transfer move for Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham to replace Cole Palmer. The England international is emerging as an ambitious target for the Blues amid some fear that their former manager Enzo Maresca could try to sign Palmer if he replaces Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 9
Report: Crystal Palace in talks to sign 24-year-old wide player who wants the move

Report: Crystal Palace in talks to sign 24-year-old wide player who wants the move

Crystal Palace are interested in signing the Genk defender, Zakaria El Ouahdi. Nathaniel Clyne and Daniel Munoz are currently on the sidelines with injuries, and Crystal Palace need more quality in the right-back department.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 9
Real Madrid could ruin Chelsea and Liverpool attempts to sign brilliant 21 year old defender

Real Madrid could ruin Chelsea and Liverpool attempts to sign brilliant 21 year old defender

Chelsea are being linked with interest in Como central defender Jacobo Ramon by sources like TeamTalk. The 21 year old is a number of incredible Spanish talents brought to the Italian club by manager Cesc Fabregas, who has used the likes of Ramon and teammate Nico Paz to build a really superb team.

A New Title Race Begins as the 2026 Liga MX Clausura Kicks Off

A New Title Race Begins as the 2026 Liga MX Clausura Kicks Off

The thrills, spills, and golazos of Mexican football return on Friday as the 2026 Liga MX Clausura gets underway. With just eight teams qualifying for the liguilla this time around—and the 2026 World Cup looming large later in the year—getting off to a strong start is more important than ever.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 9
Report: Chelsea set to send struggling youngster to Championship high flyers this month

Report: Chelsea set to send struggling youngster to Championship high flyers this month

Chelsea are set to recall Kendry Paez from his loan at Strasbourg and could send him on loan to Championship side Ipswich according to reports. The Blues signed Paez from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle in 2023 for around €20m as a 16-year-old, but he’s yet to kick a ball for the club.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 9
Roy Keane insists Arsenal are still ‘red-hot favourites’ for the title

Roy Keane insists Arsenal are still ‘red-hot favourites’ for the title

Despite failing to secure a victory against Liverpool last night, Roy Keane remains convinced that Arsenal are the leading contenders to win the Premier League title this season.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 9
Tottenham could complete transfer sale they were desperately trying to do in summer thanks to AFCON

Tottenham could complete transfer sale they were desperately trying to do in summer thanks to AFCON

Thomas Frank is under heavy pressure in N17 after Tottenham Hotspur tasted an injury-time 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth on Wednesday. It was another crushing blow for the Danish tactician, who has now only picked up one win in his past six Premier League fixtures.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / January 9
Gabby Agbonlahor slams Tottenham captain Cristian Romero’s ‘lack of leadership’ following recent controversy

Gabby Agbonlahor slams Tottenham captain Cristian Romero’s ‘lack of leadership’ following recent controversy

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has found himself in the spotlight once again after posting a cryptic message on social media that appeared to target the club’s hierarchy.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 9
Antoine Semenyo Signing Should Boost Manchester City Significantly

Antoine Semenyo Signing Should Boost Manchester City Significantly

The Antoine Semenyo signing has now been finalised by Manchester City. The former AFC Bournemouth winger has joined Pep Guardiola’s team for a deal of £64 million.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Caught Offside / January 9
Arsenal make enquiry, but Liverpool and Chelsea also in contact to sign 23-year-old

Arsenal make enquiry, but Liverpool and Chelsea also in contact to sign 23-year-old

Arsenal are interested in signing the PSG attacker Bradley Barcola. According to TEAMtalk, they have made enquiries to sign the 23-year-old French attacker.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 9
Manchester City Injury News: The Two Selection Headaches That Could Decide If City Overtakes Arsenal in the Premier League Title Race

Manchester City Injury News: The Two Selection Headaches That Could Decide If City Overtakes Arsenal in the Premier League Title Race

This season, the Cityzens have yet to hit the heights they know they are capable of reaching. The trademark relentlessness that saw Pep Guardiola’s side

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 9
Carragher highlights hidden positive from goalless Arsenal clash

Carragher highlights hidden positive from goalless Arsenal clash

Liverpool’s performance at the Emirates was always likely to be judged through the lens of the scoreline, but post-match reaction has begun to frame the draw in a very different way.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 9
Dan Smith Opinion – Another Moment Passes Us By

Dan Smith Opinion – Another Moment Passes Us By

If ever a fixture guaranteed an electric atmosphere from a home crowd, surely it was when having an opportunity to go 8 points clear at the top of the Prem.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 9
Tottenham predicted lineup to face Aston Villa in the FA Cup as in-form 20-year-old keeps his place

Tottenham predicted lineup to face Aston Villa in the FA Cup as in-form 20-year-old keeps his place

Bidding to advance to the FA Cup fourth round, Tottenham Hotspur welcome Aston Villa to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening. Spurs have been in terrible form in the Premier League and suffered their eighth defeat of the campaign when they went 3-2 down to Bournemouth.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 9
'No damage done,' Andy Townsend reacts to Arsenal’s draw against Liverpool

'No damage done,' Andy Townsend reacts to Arsenal’s draw against Liverpool

Arsenal dropped two points in their game against Liverpool last night in a contest they could easily have lost. The first half was dominated by the Gunners, who pressed aggressively and looked set to take control, leaving Liverpool fortunate to reach the interval without conceding.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 9
Situation ‘one to watch’, Sky journo confirms Spurs are ‘closely monitoring’ €50-60m-rated German

Situation ‘one to watch’, Sky journo confirms Spurs are ‘closely monitoring’ €50-60m-rated German

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the Brentford attacker, Kevin Schade.  The 24-year-old has done quite well for the English club since joining them, and he has attracted the attention of the north London outfit.

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