Premier League news

Gabriel Magalhaes breathed fresh life into Arsenal's Premier League title challenge by opening the scoring in an emphatic win over Aston Villa on Tuesday. The defender's goal at the start of the second half sparked the Gunners into life, with Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus also on target to hand Unai Emery's side a first defeat since November 1st.

Manchester United became just the third team to fail to beat Wolves this season as they could only draw 1-1 at home to one of the worst teams in Premier League history. Ruben Amorim paid the price for an ill-advised return to a back three, stripping his team of all the excitement and unpredictability which had helped them beat Newcastle in their previous game.

Chelsea's disappointing recent run of results continued on Tuesday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth in the Premier League. All four goals came during a madcap opening half-hour, with Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez on target for the Blues as they were made to pay for their failure to deal with the Cherries' long throws.

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has come in for criticism after picking up his fifth booking of the season just minutes into Tuesday's Premier League encounter with Bournemouth. The yellow card brings an automatic one-match ban, ruling Caicedo out of Chelsea's next game against title-chasing Manchester City and leaving Blues fans frustrated with their midfield star.

Marc Guehi has become a 'top target' for Real Madrid as the La Liga giants make contact with the Crystal Palace captain. The Palace centre-back will run down his contract until the summer of 2026. The England international has already informed the Premier League side that he will not sign an extension, effectively guaranteeing a summer exit and triggering a battle among Europe's elite.

Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson is top of the list of players Manchester United would like to sign in January as they look set to lose out to Manchester City in the race to sign Antoine Semenyo. Anderson is one of eight holding midfielders United are interested in due amid the uncertainty around Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte's struggles.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's new 'offside revolution' plans are set to take a step closer to reality as FIFA and president Gianni Infantino are preparing a presentation of the proposed rule change to the IFAB. Wenger has pushed for a radical change to the offside law for some time, advocating for a change that would see an offside offence only occur if the attacker is completely in front of the last defender.

Manchester United and Newcastle transfer target Kees Smith has been spotted at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace after taking a trip to the capital with friends. The AZ star made the most of the occasion by going undercover and donning a Shaun the Sheep outfit as he joined fellow darts fans to watch the likes of Luke Littler and Co. in action.

Manchester City have set a low price tag for Nathan Ake, though the Dutch defender has rejected a chance to join Premier League strugglers West Ham United. Ake has experienced limited game time at Etihad Stadium in 2025-26 as he has fallen down the pecking order in Pep Guardiola's backline. The Netherlands international has started in just five matches, with the majority of his minutes coming in the Carabao Cup.

Manchester United loanee Rasmus Hojlund has revealed why Cristiano Ronaldo is his biggest idol. The Dane has followed in Ronaldo's famous footsteps by playing for the Red Devils but is currently shining with Napoli after moving to the Serie A side on a season-long loan. Hojlund says that he has always been a big admirer of Ronaldo's mentality, rock solid confidence and hunger for goals.

Rasmus Hojlund has opened up on his time at Manchester United and says he felt he did well, particularly during his first campaign at Old Trafford. The Denmark international has since moved on a season-long loan to Serie A side Napoli and is currently thriving with Antonio Conte's side, meaning he could well end up making his stay with I Partenopei permanent.

Tottenham are eyeing an ambitious move for €100 million-rated Bundesliga winger Yan Diomande as fan favourite Brennan Johnson is set to exit the club in the January transfer window. Johnson, who scored Spurs' historic winning goal against Manchester United in the Europa League final last season, has fallen out of favour under Thomas Frank and is now likely to leave the north London outfit.

Arsenal have been dealt another devastating injury blow as midfielder Declan Rice is expected to miss Tuesday's Premier League title showdown with Aston Villa at the Emirates. The England international had been hopeful of playing in the crunch clash against Unai Emery's high-flying side but is set to miss out after sustaining a knee problem against Brighton last time out.

Sasha Attwood has ended 2025 by topping a rather unusual league table. The girlfriend of Everton star Jack Grealish has earned the dubious title of 'WAG queen of holidays' after jetting off around the globe and taking in 10 luxury trips over the last 12 months, beating off competition from Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy to finish on top of the pile.

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Liverpool have made a decisive change in Arne Slot's backroom staff after confirming the departure of first-team set-piece coach Aaron Briggs. It is a move driven by mounting concern over the champions’ vulnerability in dead-ball situations.

Crystal Palace have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth £35 million ($40m) ahead of the January transfer window. The winger, who scored Spurs' winning goal in the Europa League final last season, has yet to decide on his future, and the Eagles face competition from other Premier League suitors.