Chelsea have received a major boost regarding Levi Colwill's recovery from a devastating knee injury, with optimism growing that the defender will return before the season ends. However, the Blues are refusing to stand still, accelerating plans to sign a ÂŁ60m-rated replacement this month to address the defensive crisis that contributed to Enzo Maresca's mid-season exit.
It has been revealed that Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr was rushed to hospital after falling ill during the Africa Cup of Nations final. The 23-year-old had been named among Senegalâs substitutes for a meeting with hosts Morocco. He never made it onto the field and missed post-match celebrations, following a chaotic contest, after requiring medical assistance.
The O2 Arena was packed with Premier League royalty this week as the NBA returned to London for a heavyweight clash between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. Arsenal duo Declan Rice and William Saliba were joined by Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk courtside, while legends Thierry Henry and Marcelo added global stardust to a night where football met basketball in the capital.
442oons presents highlights from Manchester United's 2-0 derby win over rivals City at Old Trafford on Saturday. Featuring cameos from Arne Slot, Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's first-team squad and a booing Ruben Amorim - this one's not to be missed!
While goals were hard to come by in the Premier League over the weekend, there were still plenty of intriguing narratives that emerged in England's top-flight, while elsewhere around Europe there was plenty of entertainment to be had ahead of the return of the Champions League this midweek.
Thomas Frank remains under intense pressure at Tottenham, but the Dane is reportedly set to remain at the helm for a Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Disgruntled supporters have aired their frustration at recent performances, leading to uncomfortable questions being asked of the man in the dugout, but Spurs bosses have no immediate plans to pull the trigger.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has addressed Xabi Alonsoâs shock sacking by Real Madrid, which may yet impact his own future at Anfield, with the Dutchman claiming to have âno clueâ if a modern penchant for sporting directors is to blame for big clubs being so quick to part with head coaches when times get tough. Real, Manchester United and Chelsea have all made changes in their respective dugouts early in 2026.
Chelsea have softened their stance on Enzo Fernandez, with reports indicating the Blues are willing to sanction a blockbuster exit in 2026 for the 'right price'. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are now on red alert, preparing to test the waters for the World Cup winner as they look to capitalise on this unexpected development at Stamford Bridge.
Unai Emery conducted a âweirdâ interview after seeing Aston Villa suffer a disappointing home defeat to Everton, with the Spaniard claiming that his high-flying team are ânot top-five contendersâ in the Premier League. His comments, and behaviour, raised eyebrows with Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp.
Arne Slot reportedly still has the backing of Liverpool owners FSG despite a downturn in results. The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by relegation-threatened Burnley on Saturday afternoon, which extended their winless run to four matches. The pressure continues to mount on Slot, with the defending Premier League champions now 14 points off league leaders Arsenal.
Vinicius Junior making a move to Chelsea remains a âfairytale shoutâ, says former Blues midfielder Jody Morris, with the Real Madrid superstar considered to be âtoo oldâ for owners at Stamford Bridge that prefer to focus on youth and potential. A âGalacticoâ at Santiago Bernabeu is, however, generating talk of a Premier League transfer being made in 2026.
Unai Emery has explained why Jadon Sancho was not included in Aston Villa's squad to face Everton on Sunday evening. Sancho joined the Villans on loan from Manchester United in September but has struggled for regular game time at Villa Park. Indeed, he has started just two league matches this season, with the majority of his minutes coming in the Europa League.
Patrice Evra has called out Manchester City star Rayan Cherki for "not respecting" Manchester United following Saturday's derby clash at Old Trafford. In their first game under Michael Carrick, United eased to a 2-0 home win over the Cityzens to further derail their rivals' Premier League title bid. Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu both netted in the second half to wrap up the victory.
Chelsea have taken a major step forward in their bid to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, having agreed personal terms with the defender. Jacquet is reportedly close to joining the Blues, who are looking to bring in a new centre-back during the January transfer window. The 20-year-old has also been linked with Liverpool, but Chelsea are now in pole position to secure his signature.
Niclas Fullkrug's nightmare start to life in Italy continued last week after the striker had âŹ500k worth of valuables stolen from his hotel room. The German moved to the Rossoneri on loan for the rest of the season at the start of January, having been deemed surplus to requirements by Premier League side West Ham.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has reacted to jeers from the home support at Anfield by stating that he âdoesnât like boosâ. The Reds have not faced too many of those in recent times, with Jurgen Klopp building them into perennial challengers for the most prestigious of honours. Arne Slot has delivered another Premier League title, but the 2025-26 campaign has tested collective patience on Merseyside.
Oleksandr Zinchenko is being offered a route out of his Nottingham Forest nightmare, with Arsenal sanctioning a fresh loan switch for the Ukraine international. He moved to the City Ground in the summer of 2025, but has struggled for form under three different managers. It is now being reported that the Premier League title-winning ex-Manchester City star will link up with Eredivisie giants Ajax.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice could not hide his frustration at seeing his team held to a disappointing draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday in the Premier League. The Gunners missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to nine points after failing to break down a determined home side. Rice was seen to be fuming after the game and indulged in an X-rated rant.
Cristian Romero admits that Tottenham find themselves in a âdifficultâ and âdisaster momentâ, but has called for âsilenceâ amid the noise that continues to engulf the club. Spurs boss Thomas Frank is reported to be fighting for his job after suffering another disappointing defeat to relegation-threatened West Ham. Romero is calling for a united front in north London.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka is dealing with a "niggle" after leaving the England star on the bench for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Saka did appear as a second-half substitute but could not conjure up a goal as the Gunners missed the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the table.
Crystal Palace have made a decision on Oliver Glasnerâs future as the clubâs manager, with sack talk being played down at Selhurst Park. Glasner has revealed that he intends to sever ties with the Eagles when reaching the end of his contract in the summer. He has spoken of feeling âabandonedâ after seeing club captain Marc Guehi sold to Manchester City and transfer speculation rage around Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Lisandro Martinez has invited Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt to his house for showdown talks. A couple of former Red Devils stars were hardly glowing in their assessment of Martinez ahead of his derby meeting with Erling Haaland, but the Argentine defender had the last laugh and pointed out that âno-one says anything in your faceâ.
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi enduring a dramatic flight up to Manchester to complete his transfer to Pep Guardiola's side. Guehi's private jet was forced to abort its landing at Manchester Airport at the last minute and loop over the city before safely touching down. The defender is set to join the Cityzens in a January transfer worth ÂŁ20 million.
Wayne Rooney has stunned football supporters by revealing that he is deaf in his left ear. The former England captain, who is Manchester Unitedâs all-time leading goalscorer, has returned to punditry duty since putting a troubled managerial career on hold. He is never shy of sharing an opinion, but does have special requests that need to be met before stepping in front of the camera.
Crystal Palace are reportedly considering sacking Oliver Glasner as manager just days after he announced he would leave the club at the end of the season. Chairman Steve Parish has been left angered by Glasner after he claimed he felt "completely abandoned" by the club's hierarchy in the wake of Saturday's Premier League defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has fired out a warning to big-money signing Viktor Gyokeres after he failed to find the back of the net yet again for the Gunners against Nottingham Forest on Saturday in the Premier League. Gyokeres has managed just five Premier League goals since joining the club in the summer and Arteta wants him to be more 'decisive'.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to seal a move away from Camp Nou, but has rejected the chance to head to the Premier League after receiving an offer from West Ham United. Ter Stegen is no longer the first-choice stopper at Barca after losing his starting spot to summer signing Joan Garcia.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has hinted he knows the source of stories about his team-building efforts at Stamford Bridge that include Lego-building competitions and taking his gloves off during training to ensure his players can hear him clapping. The new boss spoke about the situation after seeing his Chelsea team enjoy a 2-0 Premier League win over Brentford on Saturday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left fuming after seeing his team denied a penalty for handball in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest. Arteta felt his side should have been awarded a spot-kick after Ola Aina appeared to control the ball with his arm and has criticised the explanation from PGMOL regarding why the decision was not given.
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