Here are the confirmed lineups for both Manchester City and Sunderland ahead of their Premier League clash at 3 pm GMT today. City have had a mixed bag of results of late; however, their inability to keep clean sheets will be of major concern to Pep Guardiola and their fans.
Tottenham want to improve Thomas Frank’s squad in January, and the same can be said for Newcastle and Eddie Howe. However, it is now considered unlikely that either side brings in James Trafford from Man City.
Former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere expects manager Mikel Arteta to make a difficult decision today and take Noni Madueke out of his starting line up.
Aston Villa would be prepared to sell star striker Ollie Watkins in January. According to football insider, they would accept a fee of around £35 million in order to get rid of the England International.
Reports indicate that negotiations between Crystal Palace and Jean-Philippe Mateta over a new contract have stalled. According to Ekrem Konur, talks are not progressing, which has led to heightened interest in his services.
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.
Sunderland has been linked with a move for the French international midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Sunderland are looking to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and they have identified the 26-year-old central midfielder as a target.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Igor Thiago from Brentford in the coming months. The Brazilian joined Brentford in a club record deal in 2024, and he has been outstanding for them.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing a £40 million bid for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke in 2026, as the club looks to strengthen its backline for the long term.
Bay FC named Emma Coates, most recently the leader of England's Women's Under-23 national team, as its head coach on Thursday. She replaces Albertin Montoya, who was the coach of the expansion team when it entered the National Women's Soccer League two years ago.
Aston Villa produced one of the most dramatic turnarounds of the Premier League season on Wednesday night, edging Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 in a pulsating clash at the Amex Stadium.
A unique match is coming for Sunderland after their promotion to the Premier League. Visiting Liverpool for matchday 14, where Regis Le Bris has a big challenge to face against the current champion of the 24/25 season.
The linkup between a winger and a full-back is a classic attacking combination in modern football. It provides plenty of options for both players and can unlock even the tighest of defences.
Chelsea would not be against the idea of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers joining their squad. The young Englishman is one of the most exciting players to watch in the Premier League and has been impressing since last season.
The 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday acted as a wake-up call for David Moyes, according to reports. Everton sit 14th in the Premier League, just four points away from the European spots.
Following the fantastic moment Sunderland experienced in the last matchday, the team continues to receive positive news about their squad and what it will take to compete in the Premier League in the upcoming rounds of the championship.
Aston Villa reportedly offered Manchester United the chance to sign Ollie Watkins for £35m in January. The claim exploded across social channels on Monday and has already become the latest twist in a long-running transfer soap opera that links Watkins to Old Trafford. Headlines on social media are loud and brutal.
Real Madrid played out their third successive La Liga stalemate on Sunday, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona. Xabi Alonso’s side were far from their best, although there is a feeling from within the club that they were affected by the decisions of referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea.
Arsenal are set to head over to Stamford Bridge for a clash with Chelsea in the Premier League. Arsenal head to Stamford Bridge this weekend sitting six points clear at the top of the Premier League, a position few expected at this stage.