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Thomas Frank gives key Tottenham team news ahead of crunch Newcastle clash

Tottenham Hotspur continue to struggle to create chances and pick up wins at home, and their recent frustration came against Fulham. They lost 2-1 to the Cottagers, who picked up their first win away from home this season, leaving the Spurs fans extremely disappointed.

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Supercomputer makes surprise Liverpool and Tottenham Premier League prediction

A newly run supercomputer simulation has produced a surprising Premier League table prediction, backing Liverpool to finish inside the top four despite their inconsistent form this season.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 1

Former PSG Star Could Push Out £27M-Rated Backup Linked to Newcastle

The Daily Mail’s Jack Gaughan reports that Trafford is already looking to leave Manchester City, just five months after his £27 million summer move. He had been brought in as City’s new No.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / December 1

Real Madrid Forward Rodrygo Sets Unwanted Record

On Sunday evening, Real Madrid dropped points for the fourth time in five games and for a third consecutive game in La Liga, drawing 1-1 away to Girona, a match they needed a penalty to come home with anything.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 1

Thomas Frank hints why he has dropped Xavi Simons in recent games

Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action on Tuesday evening as they cross swords with Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Spurs’ home woes continued on Saturday when they lost 2-1 to Fulham in a London derby, and the fans vent their frustration and anger by booing the players off at full-time whistle.

Soccer News / centredevils / December 1

Fabrizio Romano gives update on Manchester United and Antoine Semenyo links

Manchester United are preparing for the next steps in their rebuild as they look ahead to the winter and summer transfer windows of 2026. Already United’s recruitment team are highlighting several key players to join Ruben Amorim’s squad, with Antoine Semenyo’s name being linked to an Old Trafford move.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 1

Graziani Appalled by Juventus duo: 'Never seen two players play so poorly'

Legendary Italian striker Francesco Graziani was shocked by the abysmal displays of Juventus duo Jonathan David and Lois Openda against Cagliari. The Canadian and Belgian strikers have been misfiring since they arrived in Turin in the summer.

Bologna News / Football Italia / December 1

Vardy jokes after first Serie A brace: ‘Missing a bit of rain and it’s like the UK’

Jamie Vardy jokes the weather in Bologna helped him feel at home scoring his first Serie A brace for Cremonese. ‘We were just missing a bit of rain and

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / December 1

Everton Are Targeting This Fulham Star In January: Will He Be A Good Signing?

The 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday acted as a wake-up call for David Moyes, according to reports. Everton sit 14th in the Premier League, just four points away from the European spots.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 1

PSG Ready to Hand Man City Transfer Set Back Over €180M-Rated Rising Star

Fichajes reports that PSG recognizes the situation regarding their young star is sensitive. Doué is seen not just as a medium-term sporting asset but as a key piece in the club’s broader plan for renewal.

Soccer News / centredevils / December 1

Matheus Cunha injury update provided ahead of West Ham clash

Matheus Cunha has been out of action for some time now as the Brazil international was nearly knocked out in training. Last month it was revealed that Cunha had agreed to turn on the Christmas lights in Altrincham, the local area what he’s moved into.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 1

Manchester City have put the work in to sign a Nottingham Forest midfielder

By now it is well-established that Manchester City have an interest in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Craig Hope has previously reported for the Daily Mail that City were planning on making the England international one of their top targets for next summer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 1

Serie A 2025 Awards: McTominay Player of the Year

The Gran Gala del Calcio Awards named the Top 11 from the 2024-25 Serie A season, including Scott McTominay, Lautaro Martinez and Tijjani Reijnders. The ceremony was held in Milan this evening and is the Italian equivalent of the PFA Awards.

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / December 1

Sunderland Receives Major Roster Boost Ahead of Newcastle United Derby

Following the fantastic moment Sunderland experienced in the last matchday, the team continues to receive positive news about their squad and what it will take to compete in the Premier League in the upcoming rounds of the championship.

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Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 1

Celtic’s Eleventh Manager – Dr Jo Venglos, such a Nice Gentleman

It wasn’t entirely his fault, but Jo Venglos’s season as Manager of Celtic was not a success. Like Wim Jansen, he wasn’t exactly well known among Celtic supporters but he had managed Czechoslovakia and Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 1

Kean: ‘Dzeko is a leader, set great example’ for Fiorentina in crisis

Moise Kean hopes Paolo Vanoli can ‘get Fiorentina on the right path’ and thanks Edin Dzeko for ‘defending’ the team against fan insults. ‘He is a leader, he sets a great example.’ The Viola are in a deep crisis that just seems to be getting worse, as they have for the first time gone the opening 13 Serie A rounds without a single victory.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 1

Football finance expert warns that Liverpool ‘could easily lose £120m’ in the next two years

Liverpool have been given a stark warning about the potential consequences of failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The Reds have been

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / December 1

Points deduction confirmed: English club hit with punishment over payment failures

Sheffield Wednesday’s season has plunged into further chaos after the EFL announced a fresh six-point deduction for the club on Monday. The penalty, which

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 1

Spalletti reveals why he has kept Juventus duo on the bench

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti explained the reasons behind benching the club’s two summer signings, Edon Zhegrova and Joao Mario. Since the start of the season, all four new arrivals have been falling short of expectations.

Orlando City D Robin Jansson signs extension

Orlando City re-signed captain Robin Jansson to a contract extension through the 2027 season on Monday. The 33-year-old Swedish defender has been with the club since 2019, recording six goals and four assists in 193 MLS matches.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 1

Report: Premier League club could offer escape route to Liverpool player enduring nightmare season

One Liverpool player who’s enduring a nightmare season on a personal level could reportedly be offered an escape route by a fellow Premier League club.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 1

Ex-Liverpool star Darwin Nunez wants out of Al-Hilal; Surprise club ready to make stunning transfer push

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly looking for a way out of Al-Hilal just four months after his high-profile move to the Saudi Pro League.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 1

Match Report: Chelsea battle to 1-1 draw with Arsenal despite first half red card

Chelsea battled to a tough 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge last night after going down to ten men in the first half. It was a dire first period, as they often are in these big games.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 1

Messi vs. Muller: A rivalry renewed ahead of MLS Cup Final

Lionel Messi versus Thomas Muller: A rivalry told through three classic matches ahead of MLS Cup Final

The 2025 MLS Cup final is set: Inter Miami will host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Ft Lauderdale on Saturday, Dec. 6, to determine the league's next champion, and it will provide the opportunity for two stars to write the next chapter of their longstanding rivalry.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / December 1

‘He suffered at United’: Club director divulges one Red’s Old Trafford struggles amid relationship breakdown with Amorim

Barcelona’s Sporting Director Deco has weighed in on Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United struggles prior to his summer move. In truth, it’s no secret that the forward’s Red Devils tenure ended much more sourly than ever anticipated, especially given he’s a homegrown star and boyhood Red.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 1

There seems to be an obvious target for Manchester City to add legs to their midfield in January

Watching Manchester City play this season has shown that they are vulnerable to quick counterattacks when they lose possession. City lacks a midfielder who can get up and down the pitch when they lose possession.