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Injured Arsenal loanee returns to action for his loan club

Oleksandr Zinchenko is now back to full fitness and has begun rebuilding momentum after a challenging spell. He was named on the bench as Nottingham Forest defeated Tottenham 3 0 yesterday, while earlier in the week he completed the full 90 minutes in their Europa League match against Utrecht.

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Real Madrid raise the bar for Xabi Alonso to retain job despite Alaves win

Real Madrid secured a win on what was a difficult away trip to Mendizorrotza to face Alaves, with a Rodrygo Goes goal in the final stages decisive. However the latest from the Spanish capital is that this was a stay of execution rather than the definitive saviour of Xabi Alonso’s job at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Report Milan have agreement with Fullkrug but not with West Ham

Reports in Italy claim that Milan have an agreement in principle with Germany international Niclas Fullkrug heading into the January transfer window, but

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Report Gimenez considering surgery for ankle injury

Santiago Gimenez is still no closer to his AC Milan comeback six weeks after an ankle injury, and there are reports he could require surgery. The Mexico international has not played since limping off during the Serie A match away to Atalanta on October 28.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 15

Interesting scenes from Bologna-Juventus: Cambiaso loses his temper, Bernardeschi ‘one of us’

Sunday’s Serie A contest between Bologna and Juventus witnessed some interesting events involving Andrea Cambiaso and Federico Bernardeschi. The Bianconeri earned a well-deserved victory thanks to Juan Cabal’s solitary strike.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

Dejan Lovren mocks Jamie Carragher with brutal sarcastic dig over Mo Salah

Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has taken a fresh swipe at club legend Jamie Carragher, following the pundit’s controversial comments about Mohamed Salah earlier this week.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Where Fiorentina stand amid Vanoli and Giuntoli rumours

Fiorentina have not yet made any decisions regarding the future of head coach Paolo Vanoli despite the various different rumours that have been circulating following Sunday’s 2-1 loss against Hellas Verona. It is only natural that after such a poor start and under increasing pressure that changes around the club might be made.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Thomas Frank explains controversial defensive substitutions in Tottenham’s defeat to Forest

Tottenham suffered their sixth Premier League defeat of the season when they faced Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon. The Lilywhites were largely the architects of their own downfall, allowing Sean Dyche’s men to claim all three points convincingly.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Supercoppa Italiana referees for Napoli vs. AC Milan and Bologna vs. Inter

The referees have been assigned for the upcoming Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals, as Napoli face AC Milan on Thursday and Inter play Bologna on Friday.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 15

Former Liverpool defender sends pointed Salah message after Anfield moment

Liverpool’s latest win at Anfield carried more significance beneath the surface, even if the scoreboard told a simple story. Mo Salah’s record-breaking afternoon against Brighton continues to dominate discussion, but this time the reaction has come from someone who used to be inside our own dressing room.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

'It’s not Haaland' Carragher continues to warn Arsenal about Man City man

Jamie Carragher has insisted that Phil Foden is the Manchester City player Arsenal should be most concerned about, rather than Erling Haaland, as the Premier League title race intensifies.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 15

New York Red Bulls appoint USMNT legend Michael Bradley as head coach

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New York Red Bulls News / Field Level Media / December 15

Red Bulls hire Michael Bradley as head coach

Legendary midfielder Michael Bradley was hired as the new head coach of New York Red Bulls on Monday. Bradley, 38, played for the MLS side when it was known as the MetroStars at the outset of his career in 2004.

Bologna News / Football Italia / December 15

Calabria reveals bitter AC Milan exit: ‘No longer wanted to deal with certain people’

Davide Calabria is continuing his career at Panathinaikos, but feels bitter over how his experience at AC Milan ended. ‘Honestly, I no longer wanted to

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 15

BBC reporter explains why Anfield decision left Liverpool exposed

Liverpool’s win over Brighton moved us forward in the league, but a key refereeing moment ensured the post-match discussion went far beyond the scoreline.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 15

Wilfried Nancy and doomsday scenario we prayed wouldn’t happen

Where do we even start? Yesterday completed the doomsday scenario we all prayed wouldn’t happen the day Celtic announced Wilfried Nancy as our new manager…

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Southampton News / Caught Offside / December 15

Man United star wants to secure Old Trafford exit in January

Man United are hoping to make a signing or two in January, but they will almost certainly see a couple of players move on too. One of those is expected to be Kobbie Mainoo, who remains out of favour under Ruben Amorim.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

How to buy tickets for Aston Villa vs. Manchester United

Manchester United face a difficult test as they take on Unai Emery’s in-form Aston Villa side away from home in what should be an unmissable Premier League clash.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 15

How close is Kai Havertz to a return to full fitness?

Kai Havertz has been sidelined since the start of the season, and the German attacker is eager to regain full fitness as soon as possible. His absence has been a notable one for Arsenal, even though the squad has continued to evolve in his time away.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Roma lose El Aynaoui appeal over AFCON, Ndicka and Diao get permission

Roma have lost their appeal to use Neil El Aynaoui in tonight’s Serie A match against Como, as Morocco refused permission, but Evan Ndicka and Assane Diao will play.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 15

Fabrizio Romano confirms Man Utd’s January plans for £40m EPL star

Fabrizio Romano revealed that Bournemouth star Tyler Adams is indeed one of the names on Manchester United’s January shortlist. The Red Devils will certainly sign a new midfielder in 2026, if not more, but the question remains whether INEOS will begin the revamp in the winter or delay their plans until the summer.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / December 15

Tottenham make decision on Thomas Frank future following Nottingham Forest defeat

Thomas Frank has had a difficult start to life at Tottenham, made more so by Sunday’s dismal 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. The former Brentford manager is under severe pressure in North London, as his side sit 11th in the Premier League standings.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Wayne Rooney thinks Unai Emery is better than Mikel Arteta

Wayne Rooney does not believe Mikel Arteta is the best manager in the Premier League, a distinction many would still attribute to Pep Guardiola. That view is widely accepted, but the debate becomes more interesting when considering who should be regarded as the second best manager in the division at present.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 15

Gusto has the legs but not the technique to play in midfield – Maresca speaks about defender’s switch

Enzo Maresca’s explosive comments on Saturday came out of nowhere – and they actually came in the middle of an answer he was giving about Malo Gusto. The full back had a goal and an assist in the 2-0 win over Everton and deserved a little more coverage, so the media went back for another try today.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Thomas Frank addresses Archie Gray mistake after Tottenham’s loss to Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 3-0 by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ibrahim Sangare grabbing the goals. Thomas Frank was already under pressure at Spurs after his side went five consecutive games across all competitions without victory.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Arsenal’s next six Premier League fixtures could be season-defining

Arsenal have looked increasingly shaky in their last few Premier League matches, and concerns intensified when the Gunners failed to beat Wolves convincingly at the weekend.