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Maresca makes big denial about Chelsea lacking speed and energy against lower teams

Chelsea had great success last week in two games against some of the best teams in Europe. They beat Barcelona 3-0, then drew 1-1 with league leading Arsenal, despite going down to ten men.

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Sky Sports: Tottenham ready to trigger release clause of player with 55 goals & 36 assists

Tottenham are intensifying their pursuit of Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window. Semenyo remains a highly sought-after player going into the transfer window with Premier League’s top clubs vying for his signature including Tottenham.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 2

Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool learn asking price for 23-year-old midfield target

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been linked with a move away from the Spanish club. The French midfielder has struggled for regular opportunities, and he needs to join a club where he will get regular first-team football.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 2

Arsenal is following one of the finest talents in Mexico

Arsenal are monitoring one of the standout performers from the recent Under-20 World Cup, where Mexico’s Gilberto Mora impressed with a series of strong displays.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 2

How La Liga outfit feel about €30 million move for Man United ace in 2026

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has done quite well since being loaned to Barcelona. The Spanish outfit have an option to sign him permanently for a fee of around €30 million.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 2

Chelsea could make big future fee on defender who is thriving after injury

While some of Chelsea’s loanees are doing really well this season, there were others we were starting to get worried about. One of those was Aaron Anselmino, who had a bright start to life at Dortmund but then suffered a series of really frustrating injury setbacks which prevented him from playing nearly as much as he could in the last few months.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 2

Should Gyokeres return automatically send Merino to the bench?

Viktor Gyokeres returned to the Arsenal squad for their match against Chelsea, coming on as a substitute in what was a welcome sight for a team that has recently lost several key players to injury.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 2

Fantasy Football Matchweek 14: Buy, Sell, Injury Report

As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 14 of the Premier League, scheduled from Tuesday, December 2, to Thursday, December 4, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 2

German insider shares Dayot Upamecano update which could end Liverpool’s hopes of signing him

Liverpool have been linked with Dayot Upamecano in recent months, but it’s looking increasingly unlikely that the Bayern Munich defender will join the Reds in 2026.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 2

Liverpool working on high-profile signing to deal with Salah-AFCON problem

Liverpool are now hoping to add more quality and depth to the attacking unit during the January transfer window with the signing of Rodrygo Goes. The Brazilian is seeking regular game time, and he needs to leave the Spanish club in order for that to happen.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 2

Manchester United vs West Ham United: Three Key Factors, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Manchester United vs West Ham United is going to be the final match of Matchday 14 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, as the reignited Red Devils face off against an unpredictable West Ham side at Old Trafford on Thursday, December 4.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 2

Why Chelsea’s goal stood against Arsenal despite recent controversies

Inconsistency has continued to affect decisions across several Premier League matches in recent seasons. Goals that appear straightforward are often reviewed extensively, with some being ruled out by VAR for interference, while others that seem identical are allowed to stand.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 2

Fabrizio Romano reveals his thoughts on a possible Conor Gallagher to Tottenham transfer in January

Tottenham need to be proactive in the January transfer market and bring in additional reinforcements for the second half of the campaign. The Lilywhites’ Premier League struggles may force the club to act quickly and secure top-quality players in the coming weeks.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 2

‘Tipping them to lose…’ – Chris Sutton makes tentative Liverpool v Sunderland prediction

Chris Sutton is predicting a decisive result between Liverpool and Sunderland on Wednesday night, albeit without any great conviction. Prior to the first

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 2

ESPN: Kobbie Mainoo among quartet of Utd players INEOS will consider offers for in January

Manchester United chiefs will listen to any offers that arrive for Kobbie Mainoo, Tyrell Malacia, Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte in January. That’s according

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 2

The £65m signing that Daniel Levy approved in 2024 still haunts Tottenham

Tottenham shattering the club transfer record for Dominic Solanke in the summer of 2024 was yet another poor piece of business conducted under Daniel Levy.

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Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 2

Leeds vs Chelsea: Three Key Factors, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Leeds vs Chelsea is going to be a thrilling match in Gameweek 14 of the 2025/26 Premier League when the two sides fight for three points at Elland Road on Wednesday, December 3.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 2

'He will be out again' – Enzo Maresca gives horrible injury news as setback occurs

Enzo Maresca has delivered some horrible injury news this morning as a Chelsea setback has occurred in recovery. Maresca has had to deal with a number of injuries to his squad this season after actually having a very good start early on with barely any injuries.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 2

Newcastle United set to move for 6ft 6in Englishman in January

Newcastle United are reportedly preparing to revive their interest in Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this coming January, a move that could offer stability between the sticks as they try to turn around a sluggish start to the season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 2

German club is aware of Arsenal’s intensifying interest in their star

Arsenal have been monitoring Mattéo Bahoya for a considerable period as he continues to shine at Eintracht Frankfurt, and the Gunners could soon make their approach.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 2

5 key points from The Athletic’s Transfer Deal Sheet update for Chelsea

I have picked up on FIVE key points to go through from The Athletic’s Transfer Deal Sheet updates for Chelsea. They put these articles out around transfer windows to keep fans updated with what might be going on and what to expect or what not to expect, based on their sources.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 2

Man United at the front of the queue to sign 25-year-old midfielder in January

As the January transfer window approaches, 25-year-old midfielder Conor Gallagher appears increasingly likely to leave Atlético Madrid, and a clutch of Premier League clubs are circling to pick up the England international.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 2

‘Chapter at United is closed’: Romano provides damning verdict on player who’s contracted to Old Trafford until 2028

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Andre Onana has no future at Manchester United, despite being contracted to the club until June 2028. The goalkeeper is spending the season on loan with Trabzonspor – a deal that was agreed in the dying embers of the summer transfer window after he had fallen entirely out of favour under Ruben Amorim.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 2

Thomas Frank gets real about limited days for training between games and if it impacts coaching

Recent weeks have seen Tottenham Hotspur’s results turn sour. Thomas Frank has been under pressure, and the 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Saturday intensified that.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 2

‘Hopefully…’ – Arne Slot teases potential Liverpool injury return this week

Arne Slot is hopeful of having one Liverpool player back from injury in the coming week. The Reds have a mostly fully-fit squad at their disposal amid a hectic period which sees them playing four matches in 10 days, with the only notable senior absentees being Giovanni Leoni (ACL), Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong.