Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are ready to push Manchester City all the way for the Premier League title as both teams continue to slug it out at the top of the table. The Gunners were momentarily replaced at the summit following City’s late victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, before the north Londoners reclaimed top spot following their win over Brighton and Hove Albion later in the day.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca opened up on Cole Palmer's furious reaction to his substitution as the Blues went down 2-1 to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday. Chelsea failed to hold on to their lead from the first half as Ollie Watkins scored a brace to seal the Villans' record-breaking 11th consecutive victory across all competitions in the 2025-26 campaign.
Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on James McAtee ahead of the January transfer window, despite the midfielder having become an outcast at Nottingham Forest following his summer move from Manchester City. The former England Under-21 international is being monitored by Blues head coach Enzo Maresca, with the pair having worked together in the past.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces a dilemma over unwanted loan ace as the January transfer window approaches. Spurs signed Israel international Manor Solomon in 2023, who played at the north London club only for a season before heading out on loan to Leeds United last season. He was once again sent out on a second loan spell at Villarreal on deadline day of the last summer transfer window.
Aston Villa equalled a centuries-old club record as Unai Emery’s side came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. A second-half double from Ollie Watkins cancelled out Joao Pedro’s opener and inspired the Villans to an 11th consecutive victory in a remarkable feat which has left fans dreaming of big things this season.
Manchester United are eyeing a surprise January swoop for an AFCON star who scored against INEOS-owned Nice earlier this season. Auxerre's 26-year-old Mali international forward Lassine Sinayoko has caught the eye of the Red Devils' recruitment team and the Premier League giants are now seriously considering placing a bid for the player in the January transfer window.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has backed Florian Wirtz to continue finding the back of the net after the midfielder finally scored his first goal for the club in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Germany star ended his painful wait for a maiden goal in red as the Merseysiders moved into the top four with a tight victory at Anfield.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola got involved in a hilarious confrontation with a cameraman following the club's win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday. Earlier this season, the Spanish coach was spotted confronting a camera operator in a bizarre exchange after City's 2-1 loss against Newcastle United in November.
Chelsea threw away a commanding position as Aston Villa stretched their winning run to 11 games, thanks to an Ollie Watkins brace in a 2-1 comeback win. Joao Pedro put the Blues into a deserved first-half lead but a wretched second half from Enzo Maresca's side put paid to their faint Premier League title ambitions as Watkins stole the show on Saturday night.
Rayan Cherki has opened up about borrowing Erling Haaland’s goalscoring role - and his celebration - as the Manchester City midfielder produced a match-winning performance against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The France international continued his remarkable form for Pep Guardiola’s side, who secured their eighth successive victory in all competitions with a 2-1 win at the City Ground.
Paul Scholes has named his worst ever team-mate during his long career at Manchester United, tearing the culprit apart for his lack of professionalism. Scholes spent 20 seasons with the Red Devils, winning 12 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues. He shared a dressing room with the likes of Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney but not every player impressed him.
Liverpool moved into the top four with a nervy 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have set the record for the longest winless start to a Premier League season following their latest defeat. Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for the Reds, while Ryan Gravenberch found the back of the net for the first time since November, as Arne Slot's side earned all three points at Anfield.
Martin Odegaard's first goal of the season helped a fortuitous Arsenal side secure a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton to stay top of the Premier League table. The Gunners captain lashed in a superb effort early on before a Georginio Rutter own goal looked to set them on their way. Diego Gomez's shot set up a nervy finish but Mikel Arteta's men held on for a crucial three points on Saturday.
Nottingham Forest's star striker Chris Wood has confirmed that he has undergone surgery on his knee injury as he ends 2025 on a bitter note. The New Zealand international, who had a terrific outing in the 2024-25 campaign, suffered an injury in October this year and has not featured for the club since Sean Dyche replaced Ange Postecoglou as Forest's new head coach.
Thomas Frank is adamant Tottenham Hotspur are “going in the right direction” under his stewardship, despite the club sitting 14th in the Premier League table. The Dane has found himself under pressure in his first season at Spurs, with the club currently on a worrying run of form which has conjured just one top-flight victory in their last eight fixtures.
Rayan Cherki has revealed he had Erling Haaland's blessing when he mimicked the Norwegian's iconic lotus celebration after firing Manchester City to victory at Nottingham Forest. The Frenchman's 83rd-minute strike gave City a sixth straight Premier League victory to keep the pressure on Arsenal in the title race after a hard-fought contest with Sean Dyche's side.
Rayan Cherki has been hailed by supporters after his match-winning display in Manchester City's 2-1 triumph at Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. The France international moved to the Etihad Stadium from Lyon over the summer, though his game time has been limited due to injury. Nevertheless, fans have been quick to praise the Frenchman following his showing at the City Ground.
Rayan Cherki underlined his status as the Premier League's signing of the season by rescuing all three points for Manchester City after they were put to the test by a stubborn and dangerous Nottingham Forest but eventually left with a crucial 2-1 victory. Cherki set up the opening goal for Tijjani Reijnders to make it seven assists for the season, the joint-highest along with Bruno Fernandes.
Manchester United have usurped Arsenal as the Premier League's set-piece kings after their 1-0 win over Newcastle United. Patrick Dorgu's stunning volley secured Ruben Amorim's side a vital three points, a result that saw them surge up to fifth in the Premier League. The Gunners are renowned for scoring from corners, free-kicks, and throw-ins but now the Red Devils have surpassed them in that regard.
Scott McTominay’s career has taken an unexpected yet glittering turn since leaving Manchester United, but speculation is now mounting that the Scotland midfielder could yet find his way back to the Premier League. Reports suggest the door to an Old Trafford reunion has not been firmly shut, with McTominay said to be weighing his long-term future after a remarkable spell in Italy.
Randal Kolo Muani has insisted that Tottenham Hotspur’s players remain firmly united behind head coach Thomas Frank, despite mounting pressure on the Danish manager during a difficult first half of the season. With Spurs sitting 14th in the Premier League at Christmas after a run of inconsistent results, scrutiny has intensified around the club’s direction, yet Kolo Muani has offered a clear message of support from inside the dressing room.
Liverpool need to dip into the January transfer market in order to strengthen in the New Year, according to club legend Jamie Carragher. The Reds spent nearly £450 million ($607m) over the summer following their title triumph last season to bring in the likes of Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Florian Wirtz. However, Carragher believes the Merseyside giants need to spend further next month.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has hailed goalkeeper Senne Lammens as an "absolute lifesaver" and backed the summer signing to be a first-team regular for the next decade. The 23-year-old swapped Royal Antwerp for United in September and has made a steady start at Ruben Amorim's side. And after keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Boxing Day, Ferdinand has waxed lyrical about the Belgian.
Rodri has returned to the Manchester City matchday squad for the first time since featuring against Bournemouth at the beginning of November. The Spaniard has struggled for fitness following a serious ACL injury in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last September with his late showing in the 3-1 victory over the Cherries last month just his sixth league outing for Pep Guardiola's side.
Ayden Heaven has lifted the lid on Ruben Amorim's formation change after Manchester United's 1-0 win over Newcastle on Friday night. Patrick Dorgu's stunning first half strike at Old Trafford was enough to secure all the spoils as United returned to winning ways at the Magpies' expense on Boxing Day. The victory saw Amorim's side go level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will watch Saturday’s clash with Aston Villa from the stands rather than the technical area, serving a one-match touchline suspension after yet another booking for dissent. Yet the Italian is not regretful for his behaviour; instead, he has struck a defiant tone, insisting he is "proud" if his players are mirroring his intensity on the sidelines.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot used his pre-match programme notes to pay tribute to forward Diogo Jota as the striker's two former Premier League sides meet at Anfield on Saturday. Wolves make the trip to Merseyside for the first time since Jota tragically lost his life in a car crash in July. The Portuguese hitman's brother, Andre Silva, was also in the car at the time.
The Christmas period is upon us, which means we are somehow already more or less at the midway point of the 2025-26 football season. As many of Europe's leading leagues pause for the winter break, it's time to take stock and reflect on four scintillating months of action. It's also the opportune moment to assess those players who completed transfers across the continent in the summer, now that they have a decent sample size of games under their belts.
Mason Mount's 2026 World Cup dreams are all but over after the midfielder came off at the break during Manchester United's 1-0 Boxing Day win over Newcastle. Mount was replaced by youngster Jack Fletcher for the second half of Friday's narrow victory on just his 23rd league start since he left Premier League rivals Chelsea for Old Trafford back in 2022 .
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