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  1. Odegaard stunner & Rutter own goal send fortuitous Arsenal top

    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.

  2. Maresca loses it as Villa stage Stamford Bridge comeback

    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.

  3. Wirtz scores first goal as Liverpool secure nervy win

    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 September, as Arne Slot's side earned all three points at Anfield.

  4. RANKED: The 10 best signings of the European season so far

    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.

  5. Magical Cherki does it again to rescue City victory

    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.

  6. Spurs are no longer part of the Premier League's 'big six'

    Tottenham sat 14th in the Premier League on Christmas Day. They finished 17th at the end of 2024-25 and have placed inside the top four only once in the 2020s altogether. Yet they are still regarded as one of the Premier League's 'big six' clubs alongside Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United.

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Videos

  1. Arsenal boss Arteta reveals his ideal Christmas present

    Mikel Arteta has revealed what would be his ideal Christmas present as the Arsenal boss prepares his side for the busy festive football period. The Spaniard also reflected on the "incredible journey" he's been on, with it having been six years since the Gunners appointed the former Manchester City assistant as their head coach. Click the play button above to watch the full clip ⬆️

  2. 🎥 | USMNT star Dike reveals secrets of rapid rise

    USMNT star Daryl Dike is the latest high-profile guest to join Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast. The West Bromwich Albion star opens up on his journey through college soccer, facing Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger, and naming the best opponent he's gone head-to-head with throughout a meteoric rise that has earned him 10 international caps ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

  3. 🎥| Is Rooney the PL GOAT? Man Utd fan vs five rivals

    Diehard Manchester United fan firastalksfootball has locked horns with supporters from five rival teams to discuss some burning football topics. From stating that the Red Devils are England's greatest club, to Wayne Rooney being the best player ever to grace the Premier League, and Sir Alex Ferguson topping the pile when it comes to all-time managers in the English top-flight. Will he win over the doubters? 🤔

Premier League

  1. Slot backs Wirtz to score more as Liverpool ace breaks duck

    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.

  2. Cherki explains borrowing Haaland celebration in Man City win

    Rayan Cherki has opened up about borrowing both 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 seventh successive victory in all competitions with a 2-1 win at the City Ground.

  3. Scholes names worst Man Utd signing who 'couldn't kick a ball'

    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.

  4. Forest striker Wood undergoes surgery in bitter end to 2025

    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.

  5. Haaland encouraged Cherki to copy his celebration

    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.

Transfers

  1. Endrick breaks social media records with Lyon loan switch

    Endrick is already breaking records for Lyon without kicking a ball since leaving Real Madrid on loan. The 19-year-old will spend the second half of the season with the French giants as he bids to get his fledgling career back on track after struggling for game time at Los Blancos. While he won't be able to play for Lyon for a couple of weeks, he is producing record-breaking numbers on social media.

  2. Lewandowski casts doubt over Barcelona future

    Robert Lewandowski cast doubt on his Barcelona future after claiming he does not know "which direction to take" after a tough start to the season. The veteran striker, whose contract is nearing its expiry, acknowledged that no clear decision has yet been made over whether his journey in Catalonia will continue beyond this campaign after overcoming a few injury issues.

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La Liga

  1. Barcelona's 'future engine' set to open more of Camp Nou

    Barcelona have taken another major step in restoring their iconic home by applying to open more of the newly renovated Spotify Camp Nou in time for their first home match of 2026. The move would significantly boost capacity, revenue and atmosphere, with the stadium increasingly viewed as the 'financial engine' underpinning the club’s long-term recovery.

  2. ‘Two-year career’ - Palmer told to ignore Madrid & Barca

    Cole Palmer has been advised not to look too far ahead at Chelsea, with Blues legend Frank Leboeuf telling GOAL that the England international has only enjoyed a “two-year career”. It has been suggested that the talented playmaker could one day attract interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, but he has been told to focus on maximising the potential of both himself and his trophy-hungry colleagues at Stamford Bridge.

  3. Mbappe told he 'cannot compare' to Zidane in GOAT debate

    Kylian Mbappe has been told, during GOAL’s exclusive interview with Frank Leboeuf, why he “cannot compare” to Zinedine Zidane in any discussion regarding the GOAT of French football. Even a second World Cup win, while becoming Les Bleus’ all-time leading scorer, may not be enough to lift the current Real Madrid superstar above the Blancos “icon” of the past.

UEFA Champions League

  1. Ballon d'Or Power Rankings: Lionel Messi has entered the chat!

    With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly now disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players beginning the campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued with inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders as the 2026 race got going.

Serie A

  1. Amorim issues update as Mainoo & Zirkzee plan Man Utd exits

    Manchester United will only allow players to leave in the January transfer window if replacements can be found, says head coach Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese has delivered the update ahead of the winter market opening on New Year’s Day, with Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee believed to be keen on departing Old Trafford in search of more playing time.