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Chelsea Bombshell: Chelsea insider makes huge claim about Enzo Maresca and the board

In what has been billed as a ‘Chelsea Bombshell’ today, a huge claim has been made on Enzo Maresca and the board. It comes from an apparent Chelsea insider, as reported on what is being described as a ‘trusted source on X’ today.

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Why Simon Jordan believes Tottenham must give Thomas Frank time to succeed?

Thomas Frank still has plenty of work to do at Tottenham Hotspur even after securing victory against Brentford. After struggling to create chances in recent weeks, Spurs were much better offensively against the Bees and totally deserved their win.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 10

In-form attacker turns down Tottenham in boost for Arsenal

Antoine Semenyo has developed into one of Bournemouth’s most reliable performers, and his consistent impact has made him a player that every ambitious club would like to add to their squad.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 10

Chris Sutton condemns ‘unjust’ Wilfried Nancy criticism

Chris Sutton has condemned what he sees as ‘unjust’ criticism directed at Wilfried Nancy after only one match in charge at Celtic… In his first encounter as new Celtic boss on Sunday, the Frenchman saw his side lose to Hearts.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 10

Steven Gerrard totally nails it with his measured take on Mo Salah’s situation at Liverpool

Steven Gerrard gave a cogent and balanced opinion on the fallout from Mo Salah’s incendiary public comments last weekend. Having began on the substitutes’

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 10

Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool – Man City Owned Star Adds Voice To Widespread Outrage At Felix Zwayer: 'One Of The Softest Penalties I’ve Ever Seen'

Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji offered his assessment of Felix Zwayer’s controversial penalty decision in last night’s match against Liverpool. Speaking to CBS Sports via FCInter1908, Akanji criticized the German referee for awarding a soft penalty.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 10

Gareth Bale gives his version of Real Madrid time, media and infamous flag

Few players will enjoy careers as successful as Gareth Bale, few will be as successful as Bale at Real Madrid, and fewer still have been villified to the same degree at the same time.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / December 10

Report – Inter Milan & Turkey Megastar Hoping To Recover For Supercoppa Italiana: Injury Rules Out Italy Veteran

Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu is reportedly at risk of missing the upcoming Supercoppa Italiana clash against Bologna. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Turkish star is facing a race against time to recover for the mid-December fixture.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 10

Meeting scheduled: Slot to hold meeting with Salah with only one agenda on mind

The tension at Liverpool has reached boiling point as manager Arne Slot prepares to hold an emergency face-to-face meeting with star forward Mohamed Salah today, according to a trusted source on X.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 10

How Italian papers reacted to Liverpool’s soft penalty against Inter

The Italian press has not looked too kindly on referee Felix Zwayer or VAR Sören Storks after Inter’s 1-0 loss at home against Liverpool in the Champions

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 10

Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool – Legendary Reds Defender Slams Felix Zwayer: 'I Would Be Very Angry About A Penalty Like That'

Jamie Carragher blasted referee Felix Zwayer after last night’s Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Liverpool. Speaking to CBS Sports via FCInterNews, the former Reds defender delivered his verdict on Zwayer’s dubious penalty call.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 10

Chelsea player claims Atalanta 'didn’t really create us too many problems' – He’s wrong

A Chelsea player has bizarrely claimed that Atalanta ‘didn’t really create’ too many problems for them last night. Well, I guess they did though, because they won 2-1, or has Trevoh Chalobah forgot about that!?

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 10

Barcelona growing increasingly frustrated with veteran superstar

Barcelona scraped past Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday night, courtesy of an unlikely brace from defender Jules Kounde in the second half. However the Catalan giants lacked goal threat in the final third for much of the game.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 10

'Here we go!' – Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea wonderkid deal first mentioned last week

We’re all trying to distract ourselves form last night’s Chelsea defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League, and what better way is there to do that than to indulge in some Wednesday morning transfer rumours.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 10

Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool – 'Invented' Penalty Complicates Nerazzurri Hopes Of Securing Automatic Champions League R16 Qualification

Liverpool squeezed past Inter Milan under highly controversial circumstances in last night’s mammoth Champions League fixture. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, an ‘invented’ penalty sealed Inter’s fate at San Siro.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 10

After 15 matches are Arsenal still Premier League title favourites?

Manchester City now sits only two points behind Arsenal after fifteen Premier League matches, maintaining the pressure in what is shaping up to be a demanding title race.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 10

Juventus wants to sign Atalanta loanee in January

Marco Palestra has been performing impressively on loan at Cagliari from Atalanta this season, and the defender has firmly caught the attention of Juventus.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 10

Sources: Man United shortlist two centre-back targets but primary January focus lies elsewhere

Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Austrian centre-back David Affengruber, who has impressed this season with his performances for Elche in La Liga.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 10

Should Arsenal sell Ben White as Timber shines?

Jurrien Timber has established himself as Arsenal’s first-choice right back, a position he fully merits as he continues to deliver consistently high-level performances.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 10

‘Influential’ Man Utd star told his form is now ‘revoloutionary’ after being written off by Ruben Amorim

Marcus Rashford added yet another goal contribution to his tally last night as Barcelona claimed a 2-1 Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Indeed, the Manchester United loanee helped inspire the hosts to a much-needed second-half comeback after they conceded in the 21st minute via Ansgar Knauff‘s opener.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 10

Germans believe signing Arsenal flop in the summer was a steal for them

Albert Sambi Lokonga has often been labelled an Arsenal flop after failing to make the expected impact during his time at the Emirates. The midfielder arrived from Anderlecht with significant promise and was viewed by Mikel Arteta as one of the most talented young players he had signed at that point.

Atalanta News / Caught Offside / December 10

Man United ‘in contact’ with Euro giants over attacker move

Manchester United and AS Roma are continuing to hold regular discussions over the future of Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, according to Sky Sport Italia, as reported by Football Italia.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 10

Tottenham January transfer in motion? agent contacted after manager gives go-ahead

Mathys Tel has struggled for regular opportunities at Tottenham Hotspur, and Roma are interested in signing him. The Italian outfit is looking to add more quality to the attacking unit, and they believe that the Spurs attacker could be a useful acquisition.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 10

'Special' Tottenham target has a transfer preference and its good news for Thomas Frank

Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a move away from Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs interested in him. The 20-year-old midfielder needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and Manchester United will not be able to provide him with that platform.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 10

Enzo Maresca’s excuses after defeat to Atalanta described as 'batsh*t' by journalist

One journalist covering Chelsea’s defeat to Atalanta last night has described Enzo Maresca’s excuses as “batsh*t”. The Blues took the lead in the first

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 10

Ben Foster says Amorim has a player in his ranks who’s just ‘unreal’, and he’s ‘getting even better’

Ben Foster has poured praise on Manchester United summer signing Matheus Cunha. The former goalkeeper’s comments came just before United’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night, which saw Cunha oversee a tremendous display on his first return to Molineux following his exit in June.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 10

'I just keep coming back to it' – Joe Cole once again highlights obvious Chelsea problem

Joe Cole will feel like a broken record as he once again highlights a CLEAR problem that this current Chelsea have. I am even more passionate about this issue because it is something that I have been saying since the new owners put their ‘project’ in place as well.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker / December 9