English Premier League

English Premier League

Chelsea are in danger of losing one of Enzo Marseca's key men with Atletico Madrid pushing to complete his signing. Maresca has endured a tough few weeks, with Chelsea winning just once since beating Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League. They have found themselves eight points of Premier League leaders Arsenal and 13th in the Champions League, albeit in a strong position to at least advance to the knockout play-offs.

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn is set for a spell out of action after suffering a broken rib and punctured lung in Sunday's derby defeat against Sunderland. Burn, 33, was injured in a 50/50 challenge with Sunderland right-back Nordi Mukiele during the first half as Newcastle lost 1-0 at the Stadium of Light. Mukiele was booked after his knee crashed into Burn's side as both players slid in to win the ball.

There has been a lot of anger on Tyneside over the last 24 hours, as Newcastle were defeated by arch-rivals Sunderland in Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby. In particular, criticism from supporters has been aimed in the direction of Eddie Howe, whose side put in a very poor performance at the Stadium of Light. It was another blow in what has been a disappointing season so far for Newcastle.

Getting December underway with a 2-1 loss against Cursor Ashton, Alfreton have also shown some extended defensive issues. With their recent rut underlined by a frantic 6-2 drumming against Merthyr Town on November 22nd, Tuesday's hosts have registered just two clean sheets from any of their previous 13 showdowns across all fronts - a run that stems all the way back to September 20th.

Tottenham could soon welcome Manor Solomon back to the club, as he prepares to leave La Liga side Villarreal. The winger left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the summer, but his loan deal could now be cut short. Solomon has struggled for prominence at Villarreal, where he has made only 10 appearances across all competitions. He has one goal and four assists, but he does not appear to be counted on by Marcelino Garcia Toral, which would suggest that an exit could be impending.

Sources close to the club indicate that City are ready to move quickly once the January window opens, with a formal offer potentially arriving in the first week. The club's financial strength means meeting Semenyo's 65m clause would pose no issue, and personal terms are not expected to be an obstacle, the player is said to be open to a move that would see him compete at the highest level under Guardiola.

Before the 2017-18 season, clubs agreed to ensure that at least one block of seating for visiting supporters would be pitchside in an attempt to improve atmospheres. At the time, former Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore said: "When an away goal is scored, you want that atmosphere and interaction between the two sets of fans." However, Newcastle were given special dispensation to be excluded from the rule when they were promoted back to the top-flight in 2017.

Starting with the hosts, suffering major heartbreak over the weekend as they fell to a 1-0 loss away at arch-rivals Sunderland, it appears that the pressure on Eddie Howe's shoulders is once again starting to intensify. Still scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the Premier League table, Newcastle have continued to show some rather glaring inconsistencies this season. Mustering just a single win from any of their previous four appearances across all competitions,

Bohemians will return to the Aviva Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2026 League of Ireland season for a Dublin derby with St Patrick's Athletic.

Roony Bardghji produced one of his finest performances in Barcelona colours against Real Betis. Until then, he had shown flashes of unquestionable talent, but at Estadio La Cartuja, the 20-year-old winger confirmed that he is much more than just a prospect. The Swedish international not only scored a spectacular goal, but he also showed a natural connection with Lamine Yamal, indicating that he is ready to make a significant contribution in Hansi Flick's setup.

Manchester City have been keeping a close eye on Munoz in recent months, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. Pep Guardiola is said to admire the 29-year-old's athleticism, pressing intensity, and overlapping runs, traits that fit perfectly into City's high-possession, aggressive full-back system. While City's interest has yet to translate into a formal offer, sources suggest that their recruitment team has compiled extensive scouting data on the Colombian.

It was of a piece with him essentially reading the riot act to his players. They had not turned up at the start, he suggested, and the less said about the closing stages, the better apart from the last-gasp winner. It is rare to hear Arteta be so critical but he knew his team had got away with one and he wanted them to know, too.

as the club continues to struggle to reach an agreement over a new long-term deal. According to Foot Mercato, negotiations between the German champions and the French defender have stalled, with the player unimpressed by Bayern's latest offer. The 27-year-old's contract runs out at the end of the current season, and if no breakthrough is made soon, Upamecano could become one of the most sought-after free agents in Europe next summer.

Porro's link to Manchester City dates back to 2019, when the club signed him from Girona for a reported 11 million. Despite his potential, the Spanish full-back never made a senior appearance for City, spending loan spells at Real Valladolid and Sporting CP before making a permanent move to Lisbon. Man City are interested in signing Pedro Porro It was there that Porro truly developed into one of Europe's most dynamic attacking right-backs, eventually earning a 39 million transfer to Tottenham in 2023. Now, just three years later, City's recruitment team are said to be keeping tabs on his progress, admiring how his game has evolved since leaving the Etihad.