GOAL's Premier League Team of the Season so far

  1. Arne Slot Xabi Alonso GFXGetty/GOAL
    OpinionLiverpool

    Alonso's back on the market - & Slot's seat just got hotter

    Arne Slot can't catch a break right now. Barnsley at home in the FA Cup should have made for a comfortable Monday evening for the under-pressure Liverpool boss. Dominik Szoboszlai had other ideas, though. Having earlier broken the deadlock with a thumping strike from distance before Jeremie Frimpong netted his first goal at Anfield with an equally emphatic finish, the Hungarian gifted Liverpool's third-tier opponents a goal just before the break with one of the most inexplicable errors you'll ever see on a football field.

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    Player ratingsBarcelona

    Yamal finishes the job as Barca avoid Copa del Rey shock

    Barcelona avoided a Copa del Rey upset thanks to second-half goals from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal in a 2-0 win. A day after bitter rivals Real Madrid were dumped out of the competition by second division side Albacete, Hansi Flick's men overcame a stern examination against similar opposition on Thursday. The cup holders were indebted to substitute Fermin Lopez as they reached the quarter-finals in battling fashion.

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    OpinionAfrica Cup of Nations

    Will self-destructive Osimhen ever achieve full potential?

    Back in the summer of 2023, Victor Osimhen was the most in-demand striker in world football. He'd just spearheaded Napoli's run to their first Scudetto in 33 years, netting 26 goals in 32 games to become the first African player ever to finish as Serie A top scorer, and had pretty much every elite club in Europe knocking on his door. For a 24-year-old with talent and drive, it seemed like the start of something truly special.

  4. Luis Enrique leave PSG GFXGetty/GOAL
    AnalysisParis Saint-Germain

    Could Luis Enrique really leave PSG this summer?

    While effectively ruling himself out of the running to take over at Real Madrid, Jurgen Klopp pointed out that "the coaching market is being reshuffled" right now - because Xabi Alonso isn't the only manager to lose his job at an elite European club since the turn of the year. On January 1, less than six months after lifting the Club World Cup, Enzo Maresca was fired by Chelsea after publicly criticising his employers. Just four days later, Manchester United also got rid of Ruben Amorim for speaking out of turn.

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    Player ratingsArsenal

    Gyokeres & Zubimendi shine as Arsenal take control of semi

    Arsenal took a big step towards the Carabao Cup final by edging past Chelsea 3-2 in this dramatic, all-London semi-final first leg, but Mikel Arteta's side will be left feeling they probably should have put the tie to bed having twice seen a two-goal lead pegged back at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi had the Gunners in control throughout this topsy-turvy contest, but a second-half brace from substitute Alejandro Garnacho ensured Chelsea have something still to play for at the Emirates in three weeks' time.

  7. Garnacho Sanchez Rosenior Chelsea GFXGetty/GOAL
    Player ratingsChelsea

    Garnacho keeps Chelsea alive after Sanchez shockers

    Chelsea face a tall order to reach the Carabao Cup final after a shocking performance from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez handed Arsenal a 3-2 victory in the first leg of their semi-final. The Spaniard made two avoidable mistakes which allowed Ben White and Viktor Gyokeres to score, though Alejandro Garnacho bagged twice ether side of a Martin Zubimendi effort to ensure the Blues take some hope into the return leg at the Emirates Stadium.

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    Player ratingsReal Madrid

    Was Alonso the problem?! Madrid embarrassed in Copa del Rey

    Real Madrid were woeful defensively, and despite goals from Franco Mastantuono and Gonzalo Garcia, succumbed to second division Albacete in the Copa Del Rey, losing 3-2 on Wednesday to get Alvaro Arbeloa's reign off to a forgettable start. Los Blancos had most of the ball throughout, but created few clear cut chances. The home side, meanwhile, were clinical - and good value for the win.

  9. Mykhailo Mudryk Chelsea GFXGOAL
    AnalysisChelsea

    Will banned Mudryk ever play for Chelsea again?

    Some 13 months on from a devastating provisional doping suspension and close to 14 months since his last appearance for the club, Mykhailo Mudryk is Chelsea's forgotten man. An upcoming anniversary, however, brings his troubles back into sharp focus; January 15 will mark three years to the day since Chelsea completed the signing of the then-coveted young winger from Shakhtar Donetsk, but he will find little reason for celebration.

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    🎥 | How Mbappe booted Alonso out of Real Madrid!

    The latest video from the football humour factory that is 442oons shows how Kylian Mbappe successfully orchestrated Xabi Alonso's exit from Real Madrid. Featuring cameos from Lionel Messi, Arne Slot and England boss Thomas Tuchel, watch as the French striker leads his reluctant team-mates in singing a special version of the children's nursery rhyme 'If You're Happy And You Know It'

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    E. LeeWrexham

    Wrexham confirm promotion hero to leave Rob & Ryan's side

    Wrexham have confirmed that promotion hero Elliot Lee will leave the club in the January transfer window on loan. Lee is on his way back to full fitness after knee surgery but will move on in search of regular game time. Manager Phil Parkinson has also offered an update on Paul Mullin's future after his loan spell with Wigan was cut short and he returned to the Welsh side.

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    L. RoseniorChelsea

    Rosenior offers transfer update as Chelsea eye key move

    New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has provided an update on the club's January transfer plans as the Stamford Bridge side try to re-ignite their season. Former Blues head coach Enzo Maresca made no secret of his desire to sign a centre-back in the summer in light of Levi Colwill's serious injury and missing out on Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid. Now, Rosenior says the Blues will be in the market but only for the "right player".

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    ChelseaLeeds

    Chelsea axe loan star after four months as Leeds secure deal

    Chelsea have axed one of their summer loan signings after just four months, and now Leeds United will take him for the second half of the season. The Blues have often been parodied for signing so many players, many of whom are then jettisoned to their 'bomb squad' and away from the first team. But now, Daniel Farke's men have taken a certain player off the west London team's hands.

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Premier League

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    R. KeaneM. Carrick

    'Giving the team talk' - Keane rips Carrick's 'big mouth' wife

    Roy Keane has aimed a savage dig at Michael Carrick's "big mouth" wife following his appointment as Manchester United's new interim head coach. Carrick has been charged with overseeing the Red Devils for the rest of the season after Ruben Amorim's sacking. And as the ex-Middlesbrough boss prepares for this new position, Keane risked re-igniting a feud with Carrick's wife, Lisa, with a brutal put-down.

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    L. RoseniorChelsea

    Rosenior offers update as virus rips through Chelsea squad

    Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has revealed his squad have been hit with a virus that has affected players and staff. The Blues were without Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens due to illness for their Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Arsenal and both players have been ordered to stay at home. More staff members have also been affected ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.

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    Manchester UnitedC. Baleba

    Man Utd to FINALLY land Baleba? Red Devils confident of signing Brighton ace

    Manchester United are growing increasingly confident of finally securing Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as part of a major summer overhaul. Despite a quiet January expected under newly-appointed boss Michael Carrick, club chiefs are already plotting a massive midfield restructure for the next permanent manager, with the Cameroonian ace identified as a top priority to replace outgoing stars at Old Trafford.

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    M. RogersAston Villa

    Rogers tipped to make £80m transfer move to PL powerhouse

    Morgan Rogers is being tipped to complete a stunning £80 million ($107m) transfer to a Premier League powerhouse at some point in the not too distant future. Former Villans striker Stan Collymore has explained to GOAL why the England international will likely be on the move in upcoming windows and which teams will be leading the chase for his signature.

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    A. RobertsonLiverpool

    Robertson to 'sit down with family and decide' on Liverpool future

    Andy Robertson has cast serious doubt over his Liverpool future, admitting he needs to "sit down with my family and decide" his next move as his contract ticks down. The Scotland captain, who has lost his starting spot to Milos Kerkez this season, insisted he is "a player who wants to play" and hinted that his reduced role under Arne Slot could force him to look elsewhere after almost nine trophy-laden years at Anfield.

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    Rebel UnitedBayern Munich

    Rebel United: Bayern icon who got drunk before the UCL final

    Teddy Sheringham. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. "Football, bloody hell!" The 1999 Champions League final is one of the greatest dramas in the history of Bayern Munich. The German giants led for a long time in Barcelona before Manchester United snatched the trophy they thought was theirs in stoppage time. But according to one member of the Bayern team, he actually won that final. "Actually, I'm a Champions League winner," claims the latest member of GOAL's Rebel United, Mario Basler.

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    OpinionBarcelona

    Madrid, beware! Raphinha more than a one-season wonder

    It's never a good idea to pay much attention to football's annual awards ceremonies. These glorified popularity contests drag on for far too long and trying to wrap your head around the lack of logic involved in the voting process is an exercise in futility. However, it was impossible to ignore The Best FIFA Men's 11 for 2025 - because the omission of Raphinha made so little sense.

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    H. KaneBayern Munich

    'Big chance' - Kane told what he needs to win Ballon d'Or

    Michael Owen, who remains the last Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or, has told GOAL what Harry Kane needs to do in order to land a prestigious Golden Ball in 2026. The prolific Bayern Munich striker is considered to have a "big chance" of claiming that prize as he chases down Champions League glory at club level and a World Cup crown with England.

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    Winners & LosersH. Kane

    Football's 20 biggest winners and losers of 2025

    New Year's Eve is almost upon us, meaning 2025 is about to be consigned to the past - but how will it be remembered by the football world? It was certainly an unforgettable year for some players, coaches and clubs. Paris Saint-Germain, for example, finally got their hands on the trophy they craved above all others, the Champions League, thus vindicating a sensible change in recruitment strategy by the club's owners, who went from signing superstars to investing millions in youth.

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