Mikel Arteta gives promising update on Gabriel injury ahead of Newcastle clash

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Chelsea lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League blockbuster

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will be expected to change his entire team for Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Blues have experienced contrasting results against Newcastle United over the past … Read more

Barcelona vs. Espanyol: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of the Barcelona derby

Ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash between Barcelona and Espanyol, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs. The latest instalment of the Barcelona derby will take place at Barcelona’s temporary home of Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday afternoon, with Hansi Flick‘s side table-toppers welcoming Espanyol. Barcelona thumped … Read more

Real Madrid transfer news: Andriy Lunin to be part of £67m goalkeeper swap?

Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is apparently wanted by Porto as a replacement for Diogo Costa, who has been linked with Barcelona and Manchester United. Real Madrid backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin could reportedly be offered the chance to escape from the Bernabeu by Portuguese giants Porto. The Ukraine international – who recently finished third in … Read more

How ‘box office’ Damien Duff invigorated League of Ireland to set up title race thriller

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Arne Slot ‘eyeing £17m Liverpool reunion’ as Martin Zubimendi transfer plan revealed

Liverpool reportedly earmark AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders as an ideal alternative to Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. Liverpool have reportedly earmarked AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders as an ideal alternative to Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. At one stage during the summer transfer window, the Reds were believed to be on the … Read more

Arsenal “working overtime” to execute January transfer plan after latest injury blow

Arsenal are reportedly working to strengthen their defensive ranks in the January transfer window following an injury to Gabriel Magalhaes. Arsenal are reportedly looking at options to improve their defensive depth in the January transfer window following an injury to key centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes. The Brazil international – William Saliba‘s first-choice partner at the back … Read more

Mo Salah: Where does Liverpool star rank among the best forwards in Premier League history as he bears down on Thierry Henry?

Sports Mole examines whether Mohamed Salah should be considered as an automatic pick on the right side of attack in a Premier League all-time XI. Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool’s second goal against Arsenal to help his side earn a valuable point at the Emirates last weekend, and in doing so the legendary winger reminded people … Read more