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City cut the deficit to Arsenal from seven points to four. However, their xG and xGA data indicate they may already be overperforming this season.

How strong is Bryan Mbeumo and Leny Yoro's ball knowledge? Representing GOAL's Front Three, Big Yarns goes head-to-head with the Manchester United duo in a set of football trivia challenges, in association with adidas. Watch the full video above to find out who wins!

Antonio Conte has sent a bitter warning to Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti after he claimed Napoli were the 'former Italian champions'. Juve defeated Napoli 3-0 in Serie A on Sunday, but a war of words between the two head coaches has extended into this week, with Conte using his pre-match press conference prior to Wednesday's Champions League clash with Chelsea to hit out at his rival.

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has dismissed comparisons between teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and club legend Lionel Messi, labelling such talk as "crazy" and urging for the young forward to be allowed to forge his own path. Speaking ahead of the crucial Champions League clash with Copenhagen, Olmo stressed the immense pressure that comes with being likened to arguably the greatest player in history.

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool.

Pep Guardiola has insisted he has "never, ever" criticised referees in his 10 years in charge at Manchester City following his outburst at Premier League official Farai Hallam. The Spaniard has come under fire for comments made about Hallam after his refusal to award a penalty to City in their 2-0 win over Wolves, although Guardiola has gone on the defensive and, albeit issuing an apology, has doubled down on his assessment of the debutant ref's performance.

Rio Ferdinand has accused fellow Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Gary Neville of showing “unbelievable disrespect” to the Red Devils’ interim manager, Michael Carrick. The former England international has overseen back-to-back wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, leading to calls for him to be handed the reins on a permanent basis. Not everybody associated with the Premier League heavyweights shares that opinion.

Pep Guardiola apologised to Farai Hallam for his pointed remarks at the official on the weekend but insisted he was justified in pointing out the many instances in which big refereeing decisions have gone against Manchester City. Hallam opted against giving City a penalty for handball in Saturday's match with Wolves despite being asked to review the play by VAR.

Paul Scholes claims Michael Carrick could be in line to take charge at Tottenham when his interim spell at Manchester United concludes. The Red Devils legend believes his former team-mate is unlikely to land the Old Trafford job permanently despite a stunning start, but suggests his impressive impact could see him replace the under-fire Thomas Frank at Spurs instead.

Douglas Luiz is set for a sensational return to Aston Villa after agreeing a loan deal until the end of the season. The move will see his nightmare spell at Nottingham Forest cut short, with Unai Emery beating Chelsea to the signing of the Juventus midfielder. The Brazilian has agreed terms to help cover a midfield injury crisis at Villa Park, with the deal including an option to make the transfer permanent next summer.

Work has been completed on what could become Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s retirement home, with a stunning €25 million (£22m/$30m) mansion - which is considered to be the “biggest” in Portugal - boasting a spa, private cinema and views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is yet to be determined whether CR7 will actually move into the property.

Pep Guardiola has sarcastically claimed that he will not talk to Erling Haaland about the Manchester City striker's drop in form because he hasn't spoken to any of his players for three years. Haaland has not scored a goal in open play for nine matches and City need him to rediscover his usual striking prowess in their must-win Champions League fixture against Galatasaray on Wednesday.

Manchester City are considered to have a "freestyle football player” on their hands in Rayan Cherki, with the talented midfielder being likened to Samir Nasri and Adel Taarabt. Former France international Bacary Sagna has told GOAL why his fellow countryman is an “entertainer” cut from similar cloth as Brazilian legend Ronaldinho.

Antonio Conte has hit back at Diego Costa after the former Chelsea striker launched a scathing personal attack on his character. The Napoli manager dismissed the specific insults regarding his private life but appeared to brand the forward "stupid", revealing that Costa tried to force a move away from Stamford Bridge three times during their title-winning campaign.

Angel Di Maria admits that Cristiano Ronaldo’s professionalism is “by far” greater than that of Lionel Messi, but the former Real Madrid star still considers his fellow Argentine to be the GOAT having been given “a gift from God to be the best”. World Cup winner Di Maria has also been discussing who he considers to be the finest player on the planet in 2026.

Former Brazil striker Adriano has issued a chilling warning to a fraudster who impersonated him to steal thousands from his mother. The Inter Milan legend took to social media to confront the "scoundrel", vowing to hunt them down "like a demon" if the money is not returned within 24 hours, declaring that "the devil himself" will come down to earth to find them.

In 2020, Wolverhampton Wanderers were conquering Europe. Today, they sit at the bottom of the Premier League table. How did it go so wrong, so fast? This deep dive exposes the structural cracks behind the scenes: from a broken "Mendes-dependent" transfer model and a neglected stadium to a staggering 117% operating cost ratio. Discover the full extent of the mismanagement that turned a top-six contender into a club fighting for survival.

Real Betis winger Antony has denied disrespecting his club after being filmed kicking equipment and appearing to cry on the bench. The Brazilian issued a statement following his angry reaction to being substituted during the defeat to Alaves, insisting the images reflected "competitiveness" rather than petulance as he sought to clarify the incident.

Manchester United have been advised to brace themselves for intervention from Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis if supposed transfer interest in England international midfielder Elliot Anderson is formalised. He is said to be registering on the Red Devils’ radar, but Teddy Sheringham has told GOAL why a big-money deal will be far from straightforward.

Russell Martin has emerged as the leading candidate to take the reins at Leicester City following his departure from Rangers earlier this season. The 40-year-old is understood to be keen on the vacancy at the King Power Stadium as the club seeks a replacement for Marti Cifuentes, with the hierarchy viewing his previous promotion experience as the ideal solution to their current Championship struggles.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a loved-up message to fiancee Georgina Rodriguez on the occasion of her 32nd birthday. The Argentine-Spanish influencer and entrepreneur has been back in the United States paying another visit to the White House. She was not joined by her partner on this occasion, with Portuguese superstar CR7 busy doing his day job in Saudi Arabia.

Manchester United have been dealt a severe injury blow with the news that in-form winger Patrick Dorgu is set to miss approximately 10 weeks of action. The Denmark international, who scored a stunning goal during Sunday’s victory over Arsenal, sustained a significant hamstring problem that will rule him out of a crucial run of fixtures as the Red Devils look to maintain their revival under interim boss Michael Carrick.

The 442oons crew look back at Manchester United's incredible 3-2 win at Premier League table-toppers Arsenal, presenting highlights from the blockbuster clash to the tune of 'Ten Green Bottles'. Could the loss to the Red Devils derail the Gunners' hopes of landing the title? Let us know in the comments below!

Alan Shearer has launched a scathing attack on former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, labelling the Portuguese coach "arrogant" for his refusal to adapt his tactics at Old Trafford. The Newcastle legend believes Michael Carrick's stunning start to life in the dugout highlights the failures of his predecessor, who was sacked earlier this month after refusing to abandon his back-three system despite poor results.

Wrexham have received a huge cash injection from Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac ahead of the January transfer deadline. A further £48 million ($66m) is being pumped into the Championship club. That should allow manager Phil Parkinson to bolster his ranks before the latest window shuts, with the Red Dragons reported to be in the market for a new striker and a couple of wing-backs.

Liverpool have been warned that allowing Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson to leave Anfield would be a huge mistake. Former Reds custodian Brad Friedel has told GOAL why the South American shot-stopper would take years to replace - with Manchester United being used as an example of why “every ounce” must be squeezed out of reliable No.1s.

Gary Lineker has dropped a major hint that Arsenal could land Julian Alvarez this summer, revealing that the striker is unhappy at Atletico Madrid. The former Match of the Day host believes the World Cup winner would be a "game over" signing for Mikel Arteta’s side, who are desperate for firepower after seeing their title bid falter due to a lack of goals from their current crop of forwards.

Manchester United face a major battle to keep captain Bruno Fernandes this summer as the midfielder demands a massive pay rise to £400,000-a-week to stay at Old Trafford. The 31-year-old has become disillusioned with how the club is run and will wait to see who replaces interim boss Michael Carrick before deciding his future, with Casemiro's exit potentially funding the new contract.

Fermin Lopez would love to see Lionel Messi welcomed back to Barcelona, even if that means dropping down to the bench. The 22-year-old has become one of the Blaugrana’s most consistent performers this season, but he would happily give up a playmaking post at Camp Nou if an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner could be returned to Catalunya for an emotional farewell tour.