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‘Perfect game’ – Paul Merson urges Slot to hand one Liverpool player first PL start of the season today

Paul Merson believes that Liverpool’s match this afternoon provides the ‘perfect’ opportunity for Arne Slot to hand one player his first Premier League start of the season.

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Tottenham player expected to 'move fairly soon', London rivals 'front-runners' to sign him

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Brennan Johnson has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 24-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the North London club, and he has not been at his best.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 27

Inter Milan’s move deepens speculation about Guglielmo Vicario’s future at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a potentially transformative January transfer window after a poor first half of the season under Thomas Frank, and a key player could be on the way out.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 27

Chelsea warned selling 'very sought after talent' could come back to 'haunt' them

Josh Acheampong has been backed to stay at Chelsea and continue his development according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness. Acheampong is a graduate of Chelsea’s famed Cobham academy and was promoted to the first team squad by Enzo Maresca last season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27

Report: Liverpool could consider surprise January loan swoop for World Cup hat-trick scorer

Liverpool have been linked with a surprise January loan swoop for a Champions League-winning striker. The Reds’ gradual resurgence over the past month has come at a cost as injury problems pile up for Arne Slot, most notably the fractured fibula for Alexander Isak last weekend which means he’ll miss at least the next two months of action.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 27

Revealed: Three Real Madrid stars feature in La Liga’s 10 fastest players this season

There is no substitute for pace, or so the cliche goes, and Marca have published a list of the ten quickest players in La Liga, ranked by the top speeds they have reached this season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27

Report: Chelsea closely following German international who could cost £100m , Man City interested

Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs closely monitoring Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic according to reports. The Blues once again heavily invested in the summer, and revamped the frontline with five new attacking signings.

Villarreal News / Caught Offside / December 27

'Not happy…' – Enzo Maresca hints at Chelsea star leaving in January transfer window

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has dropped a hint over the future of backup goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen ahead of the January transfer window. The Blues haven’t given many first-team opportunities to Jorgensen, with Robert Sanchez remaining the clear number one ‘keeper under Maresca for the time being.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 27

Tottenham want to sign ‘extremely versatile’ Arsenal target who wants £96k-a-week

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Kenan Yildiz from Juventus in the coming months. The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Italy.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 27

An important run of fixtures begins today against Nottingham Forest for Manchester City

As of right now Manchester City are well-placed to launch into the second half of the season. Pep Guardiola’s side sits second in the Premier League table, two points behind Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side after seventeen matches.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27

'Not in the squad because' – Enzo Maresca reveals why Jamie Gittens missed Newcastle game

Enzo Maresca has revealed why Jamie Gittens wasn’t part of the squad for last weekend’s draw against Newcastle. Gittens’ absence from the match day squad was noticeable, but until now no reason had been given as to why he missed the game.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 27

The sky is the limit for one Manchester City player according to Pep Guardiola

On talent alone, Rayan Cherki has the football world at his feet. The French international is one of, if not, the most talented player technically in the game.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 27

Mo Salah now almost certain to miss crunch Liverpool fixture as Egypt secure AFCON progression

Mo Salah is now almost certain to miss one of Liverpool’s biggest games of the season as Egypt secured their passage to the knockout rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Boxing Day.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 27

Talks held: Liverpool discussing potential loan transfer for midfielder

Liverpool are reportedly engaging with clubs over a potential loan transfer deal for talented young midfielder Trey Nyoni ahead of January. The Reds are weighing up whether or not to send Nyoni out on loan for more first-team experience after nine appearances for the club’s senior side in the last few seasons.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 27

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted City starting eleven and latest City injury news

Manchester City take on Nottingham Forest today at The City Ground. Today’s match is another important Premier League fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Minnesota United News / Field Level Media / December 26

Revs trade F Tomas Chancalay to Minnesota United

The New England Revolution dealt forward Tomas Chancalay to Minnesota United on Friday in exchange for $100,000, along with a percentage of any future transfer fees received for the Argentine forward.

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Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 26

Fire add M Robin Lod on multi-year free-agent deal

The Chicago Fire boosted their offensive potential Friday by signing 2024 All-Star Robin Lod to a free-agent contract. The deal runs through June 30, 2028, the team announced.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 26

Gary Neville claims Amorim decision has left Man United 'all out at sea' in the second half

Manchester United are currently leading 1-0 against Newcastle United in the Premier League. Patrick Dorgu scored midway through the first half to hand his side the lead.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 26

Leeds learn asking price for 27-year-old attacking target

Coventry City striker Haji Wright has been linked with a move away from the club in January. West Ham United were reportedly interested in signing the player, but Coventry City are unwilling to sanction his departure.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 26

Prince Owusu signs contract extension with FC Montreal

Prince Owusu, who enjoyed an outstanding sophomore season in Major League Soccer, has signed a three-season contract extension with CF Montreal, the club announced Friday.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 26

Carragher pinpoints the 'really good' thing Amorim has done against Newcastle

Manchester United are currently leading against Newcastle United in the Premier League. A goal from Patrick Dorgu midway through the first half has given

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 26

Why Gyokeres is not an upgrade on Jesus or Havertz

Viktor Gyokeres moved to Arsenal this summer to address their long-standing goalscoring problem, with the Gunners believing he could become one of the finest strikers in the world and fire them to several honours.

Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / December 26

Tottenham yellow card update, Richarlison among 3 other players walking a tightrope vs. Crystal Palace

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on Sunday in dire need of 3 points, as they languish in the bottom half of the table. Nine-man Spurs were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Liverpool at home last weekend.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 26

Thomas Frank’s record against Crystal Palace is a cause for concern for Tottenham fans

Thomas Frank has overseen an awful run of recent form, with Tottenham Hotspur winning just once in their last eight Premier League matches. This has seen the club now being sucked into the lower half of the table.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker / December 26

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Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 26

Two important players won’t feature for Manchester City against Nottingham Forest

There was good news on the injury front to emerge today for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola has revealed that Rodri is a chance to return for City’s important Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest tomorrow at The City Ground.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 26

January transfer 'biggest priorities' for Chelsea still stuck because of these factors

With January now just days away, we can get really serious about Chelsea and what they might be up to in the transfer window. We’ve said all along we don’t expect them to do much in terms of buying players – but there will likely be a sale or two, and some loan movements too.