Manchester United begin the new year with a host of availability concerns. In addition to the triad of players (Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui) who are away at the Africa Cup of Nations, they have a quintet of players who are sort of 50/50 propositions for the next match, at Leeds United on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Kobbie Mainoo … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Leeds: Mount, Fernandes, De Ligt, Mainoo, Maguire
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Chelsea Team News at Manchester City: Marc Cucurella, Jorrel Hato, Moises Caicedo
The first big match of 2026 is quite obvious- Chelsea at Manchester City. It's without a doubt the biggest headliner match of the first weekend in the new year. The visiting Blues come in with a couple new injury concerns- defenders Marc Cucurella and Jorrel Hato. The latter is just 19, and more of a squad player, so he likely won't play a huge role here, even if he is passed … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Manchester City: Marc Cucurella, Jorrel Hato, Moises Caicedo
Everton Team News vs Brentford: Michael Keane, Carlos Alcaraz, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
You got to love the answer Everton manager David Moyes gave to a reporter's question about the injury status of Michael Keane and Carlos Alcaraz. "I'm not going to tell you what the injuries are, but obviously they're both missing the game, so we’re disappointed because it adds to quite a big number [of players out] at the moment," Moyes said yesterday, as his side beat … [Read more...] about Everton Team News vs Brentford: Michael Keane, Carlos Alcaraz, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Aston Villa Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara
Aston Villa certainly got a rude awakening and brutal reality check yesterday. The top of the table clash with Arsenal was very one-sided, and not in their favor, so the best thing to do is quickly move on to the next one. That's a visit from Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and it will see the Villans welcome back Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara. Both are now eligible for … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara
Barcelona Team News at Espanyol: Pedri, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo, Ronald Araujo
FC Barcelona could welcome back four top class players back into the fold for the local derby against Espanyol on Saturday: Pedri, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo and Dani Olmo. It has been a long layoff for the Blaugranes, who last played on December 21, so everyone involved with the Catalan club will be anxious to get back out there. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Espanyol: Pedri, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo, Ronald Araujo
Arsenal Team News at Bournemouth: Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal have two new injury concerns to contend with as 2025 turns to 2026. Both midfielder Declan Rice and defender Riccardo Calafiori are basically 50/50 propositions for the first match of '26, a trip to AFC Bournemouth. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta spoke on both Rice (knee inflammation) and Calafiori (unspecified knock) yesterday. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Bournemouth: Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori
Mikel Arteta Provides Update on Declan Rice Knee Injury Situation
Declan Rice will miss out on Tuesday's crunch clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa, due to severe inflammation in his knee. However, it appears to only be just a minor problem, and he should not be out very long. Rice, who got injured against Brighton on the weekend, could be back for the Saturday trip to AFC Bournemouth. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta sounded very hopeful … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta Provides Update on Declan Rice Knee Injury Situation
Tottenham, Crystal Palace Reach £35m Agreement for Brennan Johnson
Welcome to the January Transfer Window everyone. Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson trained with his teammates today, and according to manager Thomas Frank, he will be available for selection in the London derby on Thursday. However, it looks almost certain that he'll be leaving North London when the window opens, as potential suitors are making moves. According to … [Read more...] about Tottenham, Crystal Palace Reach £35m Agreement for Brennan Johnson
Federico Chiesa and Liverpool: a season of waiting between the pitch and the transfer market
In the landscape of sports information, where those who follow football stay updated daily through sports betting sites, major national and international news outlets, official social media pages, television analysis and print periodicals, the name of Federico Chiesa continues to attract attention. Not so much for a season dominated by eye-catching numbers, but rather for a … [Read more...] about Federico Chiesa and Liverpool: a season of waiting between the pitch and the transfer market
Tottenham Team News at Brentford: Lucas Bergvall, Cristian Romero, Xavi Simons
The Thomas Frank era got off to a good start this late summer/early autumn, but Tottenham Hotspur once the injury bug bit them, the trouble started. Spurs just keep sliding down the table, with as many as nine players set to miss out on the New Year's clash with Brentford. Lucas Bergvall is the latest to join the list of injury concerns, as he had to be subbed off in the win … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Brentford: Lucas Bergvall, Cristian Romero, Xavi Simons