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Two key stats predict Chelsea to rise up the table through tricky Christmas period

Chelsea racked up 2.2 xG against Everton on Saturday, breaking a run of 6 games in a row where they failed to break the 2 xG mark. They were really struggling in attack in some of those games, with the poor form of their strikers and the absence of Cole Palmer really starting to bite.

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Bombshell Ruben Amorim update has emerged after 4-4 draw against Bournemouth

Speculation surrounding Ruben Amorim’s future at Manchester United has intensified dramatically following another chaotic and disappointing performance, with senior figures at the club reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with the team’s lack of structure and tactical identity.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 16

Jamie Carragher gives dark prediction on who will be Chelsea manager next season

Former Premier League defender Jamie Carragher has given a dark prediction on who will be Chelsea manager next season. Unless you’ve been living under a rock this week, as a Chelsea fan, you would have seen the drama going on around Enzo Maresca and comments he made after the Everton game on Saturday.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 16

Manchester City have a real point of difference that could be crucial this season

Manchester City were clinical in the final third in their 3-nil win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Erling Haaland’s brace and Phil Foden’s second-half strike saw Pep Guardiola’s side break open a tough fixture against a quality team.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 16

Enzo Maresca gives blunt response to how his relationship is with Chelsea board

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has given a blunt response to how his relationship is with the Chelsea board. It all came out over the last few days and it has become the big story around Chelsea right now.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 15

Galaxy acquire D Jakob Glesnes from Union

The Philadelphia Union traded All-Star defender Jakob Glesnes and the homegrown priority rights to academy forward Jamir Johnson to the Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Serie A Table after Week 15: Scudetto race as tight as ever, but Fiorentina in trouble

Inter are the new Serie A leaders, but the top four are crammed within a three-point radius in the tight Scudetto race, while Fiorentina are increasingly isolated at rock bottom.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 15

'Paying off.' Ramsey talks about Jesus return to fitness

Aaron Ramsey understands better than most the challenge of suffering a serious injury and spending an extended period on the sidelines, which is why he has been pleased to see Gabriel Jesus return to action for Arsenal.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Gasperini: ‘Roma won’t settle for fourth, but we’d be happy with it’

Gian Piero Gasperini feels the 1-0 victory over Como was Roma’s ‘best home performance of the season’ and assures he wouldn’t ‘settle for fourth place,

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

Fabrizio Romano names surprise Man United January target as second transfer list emerges

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United are monitoring Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams ahead of the January transfer window. The 26-year-old midfielder has emerged as a shock transfer target for the Red Devils in January.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 15

Luckhurst: It’d be ‘utterly illogical’ for United to keep one player beyond 2026 – despite him scoring tonight

Samuel Luckhurst has claimed it’d be ‘utterly illogical’ for Manchester United to keep hold of Casemiro beyond his contract expiring in the summer – despite him scoring a crucial goal tonight.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 15

Real Betis outlast Rayo Vallecano assault in Vallecas

Having both picked up crucial wins on European duty on Thursday night, both Rayo and Betis came into their Monday night encounter weighing their heavy legs.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 15

The ability to fight and scrap is beginning to define this Manchester City team

Manchester City didn’t have it all their own way in their 3-nil win over Crystal Palace on Sunday. At times, especially in the first half, Oliver Glasner’s side put City under pressure with their ability to get in behind the City defence.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 15

Mancini explains Roma-Como tension: ‘I had more respect at his age’

Gianluca Mancini explains what happened with Jacobo Ramon and Cesc Fabregas in that tense ending to Roma’s win over Como. ‘I had a lot more respect for older players.’ The Giallorossi were in need of a boost after back-to-back Serie A defeats to Napoli and Cagliari, both by 1-0 scorelines.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 15

West Ham & Brentford join Juventus in the race for young Serie A defender

Juventus reportedly have company in the race for Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel, who has attracted interest from the Premier League. The 20-year-old started his career at Sporting Club’s youth academy, and then had experiences at Setubal and Estrela Amadora, before arriving a Lecce last January for only €1.25 million.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Peter Schmeichel warns about a title challenger Arsenal might overlook

Peter Schmeichel has expressed concern about Aston Villa’s growing momentum in the Premier League and believes they are a side Arsenal should not underestimate in the title race.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Tottenham’s stance on highly-rated PL youngster revealed amid intense competition from Chelsea and Manchester United

Tottenham are keen to bolster their squad in the upcoming transfer window as club aims to build on last season’s UEL success. Tottenham need to act swiftly in the January transfer window if they are to build on last season’s Europa League success.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 15

Rampant Man United break Premier League record after what they did in first half vs Bournemouth

The 17 shots that Manchester United registered in the first half against Bournemouth this evening are the most of any side in the Premier League this season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

What Arsenal thinks about the international tussle for Mosquera

Cristhian Mosquera is currently being courted by Colombia to represent them at international level, creating an interesting situation around his future.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 15

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Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Tottenham look to tighten grip on Pedro Porro amid increasing interest from EPL Giants

Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro has taken significant strides since making the move to N17 in early 2023. The Spaniard became an instant starter under Ange Postecoglou, with the Australian tactician helping him take his game to the next level by encouraging him to push forward from wide areas.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 15

Inter Miami sign ex-Tottenham D Sergio Reguilon

Inter Miami announced the signing of former Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon on Monday. The 28-year-old Spanish international is under contract with the reigning MLS Cup champions through December 2027 with an option through December 2028.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Injured Arsenal loanee returns to action for his loan club

Oleksandr Zinchenko is now back to full fitness and has begun rebuilding momentum after a challenging spell. He was named on the bench as Nottingham Forest defeated Tottenham 3 0 yesterday, while earlier in the week he completed the full 90 minutes in their Europa League match against Utrecht.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

Dejan Lovren mocks Jamie Carragher with brutal sarcastic dig over Mo Salah

Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has taken a fresh swipe at club legend Jamie Carragher, following the pundit’s controversial comments about Mohamed Salah earlier this week.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Thomas Frank explains controversial defensive substitutions in Tottenham’s defeat to Forest

Tottenham suffered their sixth Premier League defeat of the season when they faced Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon. The Lilywhites were largely the architects of their own downfall, allowing Sean Dyche’s men to claim all three points convincingly.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 15

New York Red Bulls appoint USMNT legend Michael Bradley as head coach

Michael Bradley, the former U. S. Men's National Team midfielder, will be the next head coach of Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.

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Brentford FC News / Caught Offside / December 15

Newcastle owners’ stance on Eddie Howe future after Sunderland loss

There has been a lot of anger on Tyneside over the last 24 hours, as Newcastle were defeated by arch-rivals Sunderland in Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby. In particular, criticism from supporters has been aimed in the direction of Eddie Howe, whose side put in a very poor performance at the Stadium of Light.