Poor December finish proves Chelsea not in title contention, says Colwill
Chelsea cannot rank themselves as Premier League title contenders after their poor end to December, says Levi Colwill. Enzo Maresca’s side seemed set to challenge Liverpool for the top-flight crown before a three-game winless run to end 2024 somewhat dented those hopes. Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Everton before losing to Fulham […]
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Napoli have chance at Serie A summit as Roma desperate for win against Lazio
Napoli have an opportunity to open a lead at the top of Serie A, while their title rivals are away at the Italian Super Cup in Riyadh. Inter, Atalanta, Juventus and AC Milan will all be at the competition, meaning their league fixture will be rearranged, while Antonio Conte’s side travel to Fiorentina in Serie […]
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Martinelli: No one can take over from ´irreplaceable´ Saka at Arsenal
Gabriel Martinelli labelled Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka as “one of the best players in the world”, saying no one in the Gunners squad can replace the England international. Saka is expected to miss up to two months of action after undergoing hamstring surgery after picking up an issue in their 5-1 win over Crystal Palace […]
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Mkhitaryan back to his best ahead of Inter´s Supercoppa Italiana clash
Henrikh Mkhitaryan feels back to his best and is aiming to help inspire Inter to a ninth Supercoppa Italiana title ahead of their semi-final clash against Atalanta. Mkhitaryan has started all 17 of Inter’s Serie A matches this term, with Simeone Inzaghi’s side sitting third in the table, a point behind leaders Atalanta with a […]
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Antonio ´grateful for being alive´ after discharge from hospital on New Year´s Eve
West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has taken to Instagram to take stock of 2024 and says he is grateful to be alive after a car crash in early December. Antonio was discharged from hospital on New Year’s Eve, 24 days after his road traffic accident. While the 34-year-old is in a stable enough condition […]
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Arteta has no doubts over Arsenal stepping up in Saka´s absence
Mikel Arteta remains confident in his Arsenal side adapting to life without injured talisman Bukayo Saka ahead of their New Year’s Day trip to Brentford. Arsenal make the short trip to the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday, fresh off the back of a narrow 1-0 win over Ipswich Town. That win came before Liverpool’s thrashing […]
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Slot has ´rejuvenated´ Liverpool attackers with position changes, says Carragher
Jamie Carragher has credited Arne Slot with rejuvenating Liverpool attackers Luiz Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah by tweaking the configuration of their frontline. Slot has certainly not been overawed by filling the sizeable shoes of Jurgen Klopp upon taking the reins at Anfield, leading Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table. The […]
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Neil named new Millwall manager after Harris departure
Millwall have appointed former Preston North End, Sunderland and Stoke City boss Alex Neil as head coach on a “long-term” contract after Neil Harris’ departure. Neil was in the stands at the Coventry Building Society Arena for the Lions’ goalless draw against Frank Lampard’s Coventry City on Sunday. The 43-year-old was last in charge of […]
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Serie A and Coppa Italia winner Rui has contract terminated at Napoli
Napoli have confirmed they have come to an agreement to terminate defender Mario Rui’s contract at the club with immediate effect. Rui spent the 2017-18 season on loan from Roma before making his move to Naples permanent the following year, going on to make 227 appearances in all competitions. He scored three times, the last […]
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Conte wants more Napoli goals to avoid late scares
Antonio Conte urged his Napoli side to be more clinical in front of goal as he aims to avoid late “heart attacks”. Napoli laboured to a 1-0 win over struggling Venezia on Sunday, with substitute Giacomo Raspadori grabbing the decisive goal late on. Raspadori’s winner, which sent Napoli onto 41 points, level with Serie A […]
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