Former Blue Pat Nevin has blasted Chelsea for what he described as “under-11s play” in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Newcastle. The Blues fought back from a terrible first half performance in which they were 2-0 down thanks to a brace from Nick Woltemade.
There was no reunion in Riyadh between Inter and their former head coach Simone Inzaghi, despite expectations that the two parties might cross paths during the Supercoppa Italiana.
Inter are expected to return to a more familiar starting XI against Atalanta, with Lautaro Martinez set to lead the line after being rested in the Supercoppa defeat to Bologna.
On Sunday, Barcelona are in action for the final time in 2025 as they take on Villarreal in a top-of-the-table clash in La Liga. The Catalans, whose advantage
Italian media have once again questioned Inter Milan ability to deliver in decisive matches, pointing the finger at costly individual mistakes rather than structural or tactical flaws after the Supercoppa defeat to Bologna.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham have cooled their pursuit of coveted Premier League star ahead of the January transfer window. Tottenham Hotspur have been one of the clubs interested in signing Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo.
Juventus are interested in Lazio’s goalkeeper Christos Mandas, while Mattia Perin is pushing to return to Genoa. A potential goalkeeper domino effect could animate the January transfer window in Serie A, and one of the key names is Lazio’s Mandas.
Napoli centre-back Luca Marianucci is Torino’s top defensive target for the January transfer window. Torino have targeted Napoli defender Marianucci for January.
Inter Milan’s official stance has not changed in the immediate aftermath of the Supercoppa defeat to Bologna, but internal reflections are once again intensifying.
Inter Milan’s Supercoppa Italiana exit to Bologna was marked by frustration and missed opportunities, but Italian media have identified at least one clear positive to take from the night in Riyadh: the performance of Josep Martinez.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Diant Ramaj. The 24-year-old German goalkeeper is currently on loan at Heidenheim, and he has impressed during his loan.
In isolation, there was little excitement surrounding Arsenal’s first visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. However, Saturday may yet be remembered as a pivotal moment in the season for many supporters.
Juventus stars Francisco Conceicao and Gleison Bremer downplayed the episodes that led to their premature exits against Roma. The duo were both highly influential in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Roma at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has accused Alejandro Garnacho of making a “really dangerous” challenge during the 2-2 draw at St James’ Park. The Blues recovered from a terrible first half performance in which a Nick Woltemade brace saw them 2-0 down at the break.
Liverpool’s latest Premier League win has once again placed the spotlight firmly on officiating decisions, with post-match reaction ensuring the discussion will not be going away any time soon.
Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were both sent off, as Tottenham Hotspur suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at home in the Premier League. Thomas Frank’s side was reduced to 10 men just 30 minutes in when Xavi Simons made a reckless challenge on Liverpool captain and his international teammate, Virgil van Dijk.
Daniel Sturridge believes Arsenal did what was required in their narrow 1-0 victory over Everton yesterday, regardless of the scoreline. The result was particularly important given the wider context of the title race and the pressure placed on the Gunners before kick-off.
Liverpool picked up another three points in north London, but the aftermath of Saturday’s win has been dominated by concern rather than celebration. Alexander Isak’s injury, suffered moments after he scored against Spurs, has left us anxiously awaiting further clarity.
Bukayo Saka has admitted that Arsenal faced significant difficulties during their narrow 1-0 victory over Everton yesterday. The result was crucial in the context of the title race, even if the performance required patience and discipline rather than attacking fluency.
Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. There is a high chance that the 25-year-old could be on the move during the January transfer window.
Kylian Mbappe, the French forward who has become Real Madrid's main attacking force, converted an 86th-minute penalty against Sevilla on Saturday to score his 59th goal of 2025 for the club.
Chelsea are reportedly emerging as the favourites to seal the transfer of highly-rated young River Plate forward Ian Subiabre. The talented 18-year-old is establishing himself as one of the top prospects in South America and it seems only a matter of time before he earns a big move to Europe.
Hugo Ekitike had one complaint to get off his chest despite maintaining his excellent goalscoring form for Liverpool on Saturday evening. Having scored
Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Everton with a routine 3-nil win over West Ham.