Soham Mukherjee

Chelsea star Malo Gusto delivered a brutal verdict on their Carabao Cup win against Lincoln and admitted that Enzo Maresca's side were "bullied" by the minnows. The Blues found themselves on the wrong end of a League One masterclass in the opening 45 minutes, trailing 1-0 and struggling to force a single shot on target at the LNER Stadium.

Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of securing Senegalese sensation Mouhamed Dabo, after the young midfielder impressed during trials at the club’s Carrington base. According to Africa Foot, the U17 national team captain is “very close” to committing to the Red Devils, sparking excitement over another African prospect joining the club’s youth setup.

Mason Greenwood's Marseille have been dealt a massive blow as Roberto De Zerbi was slapped with a ban after his red card against Paris Saint-Germain. The Italian boss saw red deep into stoppage time when his protests over a foul crossed the line. Initially shown a yellow card, De Zerbi’s refusal to let the matter drop and his decision to step onto the pitch pushed the referee to escalate matters. Moments later, the 46-year-old was walking down the tunnel, leaving the Velodrome in a frenzy.

Bayern Munich star Serge Gnabry revealed a rare quality that Harry Kane brings to Vincent Kompany's side. The striker is proving unstoppable in Bavaria. The England captain struck yet another hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s 4–1 demolition of Hoffenheim, his second treble of the Bundesliga campaign and ninth since landing in Germany.

Steven Gerrard could be "tempted" to return to Scottish giants Rangers as the Liverpool legend contemplates a return to management. Gerrard’s name is once again echoing around Ibrox as Rangers supporters grow increasingly impatient with current boss Russell Martin. The Englishman may have scraped a much-needed domestic victory over Hibs at the weekend, but his position remains precarious.

Mikel Arteta revealed why he substituted Bukayo Saka against Port Vale as the Arsenal star suffered a fresh injury scare during the Carabao Cup win. The Gunners marched into the next round of the domestic cup competition with a late 2–0 victory over their lower-league opposition, but the sight of the England international hobbling after a bruising challenge left fans concerned.

Arsenal could reportedly launch a mega Kenan Yildiz swoop as the Gunners have been linked with a €60 million (£52m/$70m) swap deal to sign the Juventus ace. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has been on fire for the Old Lady this term. With two goals and four assists in just five appearances, Yildiz has rocketed to the top of Juve’s list of untouchables.

Jurgen Klopp's former assistant Peter Krawietz hit back at criticism of the former Liverpool manager's decision to join the Red Bull group as head of global soccer. The announcement stunned supporters after the former Reds boss left the dugout to head upstairs and take a strategic role at the German club.

Juventus star Gleison Bremer is reportedly being monitored by both Liverpool and Manchester United ahead of the January window with the pair aware of a €55 million (£48m/$65m) release clause. While Juventus are keen to keep hold of Bremer, Premier League sides could potentially secure his signature by offering between €70-80 million (£61m/$82m-£70m/94m), according to Italian outlet Tutto Juve. The race is heating up as Europe’s elite monitor one of Serie A’s standout defenders.

Chichester City have been forced to postpone their game as a former Arsenal youngster, Billy Vigar, had to be placed in an induced coma after a horror head injury. The forward collapsed after a brutal collision with a pitchside surface just 15 minutes into their clash against Wingate and Finchley.

Bayern Munich reportedly launched a shock summer swoop to sign Raheem Sterling but the Chelsea misfit rejected the Bavarians. The Bundesliga champions made their move late in the window, with Vincent Kompany eager to link up with his former Manchester City teammate. But despite Bayern offering the lure of trophies and Champions League nights, Sterling gave them a flat rejection.

Christian Norgaard has opened up on his Arsenal "frustration" after making his first start following an injury return. The 31-year-old Dane, who swapped Brentford for the Emirates in a £10 million ($13m) summer move, had to endure a stuttering beginning to life in north London after suffering a knee problem on the eve of the season.

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand has put his cards on the table, ranking the Premier League’s top defenders in a no-nonsense knockout showdown, and his verdicts will spark plenty of debate. In a high-energy Q&A with GOAL, the former England skipper was asked to play “winner stays on” with some of the league’s biggest centre-back names.

Savinho has reportedly agreed to a new contract at Manchester City, with Tottenham dealt a massive transfer blow. The north London club had tried to sign the forward in the summer and were thinking of returning for him in January but those hopes are now dead in the water. Spurs had tabled discussions confident that the 21-year-old winger's head could be turned, but City slammed the door shut, insisting the Brazilian was not for sale.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor revealed an outrageous question she has been forced to answer that other clubs would "never ask" a man. Despite steering the Blues to a historic domestic treble last season, the Frenchwoman says people still question whether she can balance being a mother of four with leading one of the biggest clubs in women's football.

Ally McCoist has warned Rangers boss Russell Martin that he's "in big trouble" as the Ibrox crowd continues to rally against the under-fire manager. Their Europa League adventure got off to a nightmare start with a drab 1-0 loss to Genk, and the home crowd made it brutally clear they've had enough of Martin in charge. It was another chaotic night that included a VAR controversy, a red card, and the killer blow delivered by none other than a former Celtic striker.

Florian Wirtz made a surprise pick when asked to name a Liverpool team-mate who has impressed him most since his £117 million move from Bayer Leverkusen. The German playmaker, who lit up the Bundesliga with 57 goals and 62 assists in 197 outings, was the heartbeat of Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen side that stormed to a historic unbeaten title in 2023-24.

Phil Foden's return to form has been explained by Pep Guardiola as the Manchester City star looks to bounce back from a quiet season. After a frustrating 2024-25 campaign where his output dried up, the academy jewel has rediscovered the sparkle that once made him the Premier League's Player of the Year. City's No. 47 is no longer drifting but he's dictating again.