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'We want to avoid that' – Enzo Maresca explains the reasoning behind management of Fofana

'We want to avoid that' – Enzo Maresca explains the reasoning behind management of Fofana

Enzo Maresca is happy with Wesley Fofana, but has admitted it’s too soon for the defender to play two games a week. Fofana has been plagued by injury issues during his time at Stamford Bridge, but he’s showing signs that those problems could be behind him.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 6

Report: European side in talks to end £39m Chelsea ace’s Stamford Bridge nightmare

Lyon are in talks over a January loan move for forgotten Chelsea star Axel Disasi until the end of the season according to reports. Disasi had all summer to sort a move out, but nothing materialised and he ended up staying at Chelsea having spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Esteemed Kompany / December 6

Sunderland will be pose a real test for Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium today

Manchester City is building into the 25/26 season. They sit second on the Premier League table and have begun their Champions League campaign well despite their recent hiccup against Bayer Leverkusen in their most recent match.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 6
Saudi clubs 'believe' they can sign Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah for reduced transfer fee this January

Saudi clubs 'believe' they can sign Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah for reduced transfer fee this January

Saudi Pro League clubs now reportedly feel they can sign Liverpool star Mohamed Salah for a cut-price fee in the upcoming January transfer window. The Egypt international is out of form at the moment and Arne Slot has even dropped him to the bench for the club’s last two games against West Ham and Sunderland.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 6
Tottenham willing to guarantee playing time & a prominent role to lure Man United player

Tottenham willing to guarantee playing time & a prominent role to lure Man United player

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Marcus Rashford at the end of the season. The player is on loan at Barcelona, and they have an option to sign him permanently in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 6
Report: Tottenham ready to pay £30m for star after his World Cup qualifier heroics

Report: Tottenham ready to pay £30m for star after his World Cup qualifier heroics

Tottenham Hotspur are now prepared to bring Troy Parrott back to the club in the coming months. The 23-year-old has been in phenomenal form for AZ Alkmaar and his country. He has recently helped his country secure World Cup qualification with five goals in two matches.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 6
Report: Chelsea transfer target desperate to leave Man Utd, could have 12 clubs chasing him

Report: Chelsea transfer target desperate to leave Man Utd, could have 12 clubs chasing him

Manchester United central midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly desperate to get out of the club after a lack of playing time under Ruben Amorim. The England international has barely featured for Man Utd this season, starting just one game in the Carabao Cup, and featuring nine times, all from the bench, in the Premier League.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 6

Man United keen on £30m-rated Real Madrid target who has just won a prestigious award

Manchester United are interested in signing the Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis. The 18-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he was recently presented with the Golden Boy award as well.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 6

Manchester City vs Sunderland: Predicted City starting eleven and latest City injury news

Manchester City take on Premier League surprise packets Sunderland today at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side will be confronted with a testing Premier League fixture against Régis Le Bris’ side who have the physicality, athleticism and ability to cause City issues.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 6
‘Bad United news’: Player now at Carrington getting assessed after suffering ‘quite a big injury’ – MEN

‘Bad United news’: Player now at Carrington getting assessed after suffering ‘quite a big injury’ – MEN

Manchester United’s Toby Collyer has returned to Carrington to be ‘assessed’ after suffering a serious setback while on loan with West Bromwich Albion.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / December 6
James, Caicedo, Lavia, Palmer: Maresca confirms Chelsea team news for Bournemouth trip

James, Caicedo, Lavia, Palmer: Maresca confirms Chelsea team news for Bournemouth trip

Enzo Maresca confirmed Chelsea will be close to full strength for Saturday's visit to Bournemouth, with Moises Caicedo and three injured players the only ones expected to miss the trip.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 6
Randal Kolo Muani’s impressive GW14 stat shows how he can be a channel player for Tottenham

Randal Kolo Muani’s impressive GW14 stat shows how he can be a channel player for Tottenham

There have been a lot of questions raised around Tottenham Hotspur’s offensive sequences this season. They have barely looked flowing when going forward, and that has dragged in a lot of criticism from the supporters.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / December 5
Pep Guardiola’s hands are all over the improvement of a Manchester City midfielder

Pep Guardiola’s hands are all over the improvement of a Manchester City midfielder

Nico has risen from a fringe player learning his way at Manchester City to become an integral component of Pep Guardiola’s side this season. Nico’s rise has been fascinating to watch unfold.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 5
Would you start Madueke over Saka against Aston Villa?

Would you start Madueke over Saka against Aston Villa?

Noni Madueke has returned from injury and started for Arsenal against Brentford in midweek. With Mikel Arteta opting to rest Bukayo Saka for the fixture, Madueke impressed, giving his manager a selection dilemma ahead of the new Premier League weekend.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 5
Tottenham keeping tabs on impressive EPL goalkeeper amid Guglielmo Vicario’s uncertain future

Tottenham keeping tabs on impressive EPL goalkeeper amid Guglielmo Vicario’s uncertain future

Serie A giants AC Milan and Inter Milan are setting their sights on Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in search for a long-term solution to their goalkeeping department.

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Ex-Spurs midfielder tips Joao Palhinha to swap Tottenham for Manchester United

Ex-Spurs midfielder tips Joao Palhinha to swap Tottenham for Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur’s form has faded in recent weeks, and as a result, they have dropped to the bottom half of the table. One of the key contributors to their initial strong form was the performances of Joao Palhinha.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 5
Eze wins consecutive monthly awards at Arsenal

Eze wins consecutive monthly awards at Arsenal

Eberechi Eze has won back-to-back Goal of the Month awards at Arsenal after claiming the November prize for his remarkable third goal against Tottenham.

Celta Vigo News / Last Word On Sports / December 5
Wolves Looking to Offload Under-21 International Midfielder

Wolves Looking to Offload Under-21 International Midfielder

Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be weighing up a surprising January move involving Fer López, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the young attacking midfielder is now being made available for a loan spell until the summer.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 5
Will Saliba be fit to play against Aston Villa?

Will Saliba be fit to play against Aston Villa?

Arsenal face a significant challenge this weekend as they prepare for their match against Aston Villa, and their preparations have been complicated by the growing list of injury absentees.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 5
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Aston Villa vs Arsenal is set to kick off Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign and is set to be an absolute slobberknocker of a clash when arguably the two most in-form teams in the Premier League meet at Villa Park on Saturday, December 6.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 5
14 goals this season: Tottenham ready to spend €35m for 23-year-old goal machine

14 goals this season: Tottenham ready to spend €35m for 23-year-old goal machine

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Troy Parrott in the coming months. The Irish international striker has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and his former club is hoping to bring him back.

Aston Villa News / Extratime Talk / December 5
Harvey Elliott Loan Move: Bad Business From Liverpool?

Harvey Elliott Loan Move: Bad Business From Liverpool?

The Harvey Elliott loan move once again proved to be a costly one for Liverpool. A 1-1 draw in the Liverpool vs Sunderland Premier League match continued the Reds’ poor run overall.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 5
Forget Mainoo & Zirkzee – Man Utd star must leave in January after 4/10 display vs West Ham

Forget Mainoo & Zirkzee – Man Utd star must leave in January after 4/10 display vs West Ham

Manchester United must find Ayden Heaven a new club in January, especially following his unconvincing showing on Thursday. Ruben Amorim fielded an unusual trio at the back against West Ham United, with the 19-year-old slotting in between Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw.

Leeds United News / Extratime Talk / December 5
Newcastle vs Tottenham 2-2: Tottenham Captain Cristian Romero To The Rescue With Overhead Kick Writing The Headlines

Newcastle vs Tottenham 2-2: Tottenham Captain Cristian Romero To The Rescue With Overhead Kick Writing The Headlines

After receiving his fifth yellow card of the Premier League season in Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-1 loss against Arsenal in the North London Derby, Cristian Romero’s leadership was a big miss in their following fixture, a home match against Fulham.

United States Mens Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 5
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