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Ian Wright reveals one big problem Arsenal has to deal with

Ian Wright reveals one big problem Arsenal has to deal with

Arsenal continued their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Brighton, a result that maintained their position at the top of the table. The Gunners are pushing hard to secure the league title this season and have shown consistency that has set them apart from their rivals so far.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 28
Report: Liverpool turn to 19-goal sensation in January after Isak injury blow

Report: Liverpool turn to 19-goal sensation in January after Isak injury blow

Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda is reportedly a target for Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window. It is no secret that Liverpool need more depth in the attacking unit.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 28
Report: Chelsea and Leeds in transfer tug-of-war for £30m midfield gem

Report: Chelsea and Leeds in transfer tug-of-war for £30m midfield gem

Chelsea are interested in signing the Nottingham Forest midfielder James McAtee in the coming months. The England Under-21 captain has performed quite well in the Premier League, with notable appearances for the likes of Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 28

Radu Dragusin emerges on another Serie A giant’s radar after Inter Milan distance themselves

Radu Dragusin returned to Tottenham Hotspur’s matchday squad last week after 11 months out. The 23-year-old ruptured his ACL in his right knee in the Europa League fixture against Elfsborg at the end of January.

Girona FC News / FirstSportz / December 28

Ex-ATP Pro Convinced No One Other Than Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz Can Win 2026 Australian Open: 'Difficult to Imagine'

Although Novak Djokovic has reached the twilight of his career, it is still difficult to write him off in Grand Slam events, given that, in spite of his age, he made the semifinals of all four Majors this year.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 28
Liverpool win but Aldridge says we must do better

Liverpool win but Aldridge says we must do better

Liverpool’s latest win kept our momentum going, but the performance itself left room for reflection rather than celebration. We beat Wolves at Anfield to extend our unbeaten run, move into the top four and make it three Premier League wins in a row, yet it felt far from comfortable on an emotional afternoon.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 28
Rivals fear they could lose 'distinguished talent' to Tottenham

Rivals fear they could lose 'distinguished talent' to Tottenham

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham seem to be in pole position to sign Manchester City attacking sensation Omar Marmoush. Manchester City are all set to add more firepower to their attack in the upcoming transfer window, and it could mean that a couple of their players decide to move on.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 28

Juventus player ratings vs Pisa: Kalulu & Yildiz on target

Juventus survived a couple of scares to end their 2025 with an away victory against a courageous Pisa side. Luciano Spalletti’s men broke the deadlock through Pierre Kalulu, who took full advantage of a goalmouth scramble.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 28

Serious negotiations underway: Man United begin work to land dynamic forward in January

Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are in talks to sign AJ Auxerre attacking mainstay Lassine Sinayoko on a free transfer. Manchester United forked out a fortune to reinforce their attack during the last summer transfer window.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 28

Watch: Controversial Udinese Equalizer Costs Lazio Two Points – The Highlights

The official Serie A YouTube channel uploaded the highlights of the 1-1 draw between Udinese and Lazio, which ended in controversial fashion. Tijjani Noslin, who replaced Taty Castellanos, came close to scoring in the 8th minute, but his long-range effort whistled past the post.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 28
Local media confident Manchester United transfer could be wrapped up by mid-January

Local media confident Manchester United transfer could be wrapped up by mid-January

Manchester United misfit Joshua Zirkzee could end up joining Italian giants AS Roma by mid-January. On the back of Joshua Zirkzee’s impressive rise at Bologna, Manchester United forked out a significant fee to sign the Dutch international during the summer of 2024.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 28

28th December – Five Memorable Celtic Moments on this Day

Five memorable Celtic moments, with a nod to the late Celtic Historian and Celtic Star legend David Potter, on this day starting on 28 December 1901… ONE – SATURDAY 28 DECEMBER 1901 – Only 3,000 are there on a miserable day at Parkhead to see Celtic maintain their slim chances of winning the League Championship as they beat Kilmarnock 4-2.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 28
Manchester United can now sign January target with 'special abilities' for just €30 million

Manchester United can now sign January target with 'special abilities' for just €30 million

Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United can now sign former Chelsea star Conor Gallagher in January for just €30 million. Manchester United have certainly improved a lot under Ruben Amorim, after a disastrous campaign last time out.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 28
Sources: Frenchman seen as 'perfect fit' for Amorim as Man United join transfer race

Sources: Frenchman seen as 'perfect fit' for Amorim as Man United join transfer race

Roma midfielder Manu Kone has been linked with a move away from the club, and Manchester United could be a potential destination. Manchester United are rumoured to be closing in on the 24‑year‑old midfielder, though some sources haven’t confirmed the deal yet.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 28

‘Agent is in talks with Tottenham’ – Thomas Frank eyeing move for ‘absolute top player’

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham are keen on acquiring the services of Bayern Munich midfield mainstay Leon Goretzka. The Tottenham boss wants to bolster his midfield on a priority basis, and according to Yagız Sabuncuoglu via Tek Yol Fener, he has his eyes set on Leon Goretzka.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 28
Sources: West Ham in contention with Barcelona to sign €30-35m-rated Man City star

Sources: West Ham in contention with Barcelona to sign €30-35m-rated Man City star

Barcelona are lining up a January move to shore up their back line, and they are keen on Nathan Ake from Manchester City. The Catalan giants are weighing a loan for Manchester City’s Nathan Aké.

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Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 28
Journalist shares 'fairly credible rumour', claims 24-year-old is 'very keen' on Manchester United transfer

Journalist shares 'fairly credible rumour', claims 24-year-old is 'very keen' on Manchester United transfer

Francesca Teodori believes French midfield sensation Manu Kone is all set to join Manchester United next summer. Of late, Manchester United have been completely focused on reinforcing their attack, and they did add a lot of firepower to their squad during the last summer transfer window.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27
'What annoys me…' – Enzo Maresca explains why he’s frustrated right now

'What annoys me…' – Enzo Maresca explains why he’s frustrated right now

In an interview with Sky Sports ahead of today’s game against Aston Villa, Enzo Maresca spoke a little about his comments from a couple of weeks ago about a lack of support he felt at Chelsea, which ended up becoming a huge talking point.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 27
'Calmed it down' Merson discusses the impact of Jesus in Arsenal’s win

'Calmed it down' Merson discusses the impact of Jesus in Arsenal’s win

Gabriel Jesus has returned from a long injury layoff and is beginning to show the qualities Arsenal need in attack, displaying several of them during the win against Brighton.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Caught Offside / December 27
Contact made: Tottenham plotting sensational January move for elite midfielder with 46 goals & 48 assists

Contact made: Tottenham plotting sensational January move for elite midfielder with 46 goals & 48 assists

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a sensational move to bring Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka in the January transfer window.  Spurs had been among the clubs pushing to sign Antoine Semenyo, but after the forward rejected a move to north London in favour of joining Manchester City, Frank has been forced to switch focus to alternative targets.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 27
'That was tough in the end.' Relief for Odegaard after Arsenal beat Brighton

'That was tough in the end.' Relief for Odegaard after Arsenal beat Brighton

Martin Odegaard has admitted that Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Brighton this afternoon was a tough test, even though the Gunners did enough to return to the top of the Premier League table.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 27
Paul Merson’s Palace verdict highlights Tottenham’s problem 'no one has been able to fix'

Paul Merson’s Palace verdict highlights Tottenham’s problem 'no one has been able to fix'

Tottenham Hotspur go in search of a Premier League win when they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on Sunday. Pressure has been building on Thomas Frank at Tottenham for weeks due to poor results and performances.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 27
Thomas Frank pinpoints one positive aspect of his Tottenham side this season

Thomas Frank pinpoints one positive aspect of his Tottenham side this season

Tottenham defenders endured a difficult campaign last season while operating in Ange Postecoglou’s attack-minded system. The back line was frequently left exposed to counterattacks, with the team maintaining a high-line regardless of the opposition.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 27
'Made of sterner stuff' Pundit reacts to Arsenal’s win against Brighton

'Made of sterner stuff' Pundit reacts to Arsenal’s win against Brighton

Arsenal delivered an impressive performance this afternoon as they beat Brighton 2-1 to reclaim top spot in the Premier League. Under pressure after Manchester City’s earlier victory, the Gunners showed composure and resilience to overcome one of the league’s most awkward opponents.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
7 duels won: Much-maligned Liverpool ace had a quietly brilliant game in victory over Wolves

7 duels won: Much-maligned Liverpool ace had a quietly brilliant game in victory over Wolves

Liverpool have rounded off 2025 with four consecutive wins and seven straight matches unbeaten, but once again it was far from straightforward for Arne Slot’s side.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27
What Ibrahima Konate did in closing minutes of Liverpool win illustrated the nerves at Anfield

What Ibrahima Konate did in closing minutes of Liverpool win illustrated the nerves at Anfield

Liverpool have made it four wins in a row and seven games unbeaten across all competitions with victory over Wolves at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, moving back into the top four of the Premier League for at least a couple of hours.

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