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Arteta hopeful of Ben White return to action
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Arteta hopeful of Ben White return to action

Ben White of FC Arsenal warms up before the UEFA Champions League 2024/2025 football match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, on September 19, 2024. (Photo by Roberto Tommasini/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes Ben White could return to action before the end of January. White underwent knee surgery back in November to solve an issue that had been causing him discomfort this season. The right-back is recovering well and his return would be a major boost for Arsenal, who are currently also without Takehiro Tomiyasu. And asked if White could return before the end of this month, Arteta said: “It might be a possibility, but obviously he hasn’t done anything yet with the team. “The knee looks good, he has reacted rea...
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Dumfries on target as Inter move into Italian Super Cup final
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Dumfries on target as Inter move into Italian Super Cup final

Denzel Dumfries of Inter celebrates fourth goal during the Serie match between Lazio and Inter at Stadio Olimpico on December 16, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Dutch full-back Denzel Dumfries scored twice as Inter Milan beat Atalanta 2-0 on Thursday to qualify for the Italian Super Cup final. In the Riyadh semifinal, Dumfries scored the opener in the 49th minute as the 28-year-old's overhead kick beat Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. On a counterattack in the 61st minute, Dumfries scored again for Inter, unleashing a fierce shot that clipped the crossbar before going inside the net. Then following a scramble in the Inter box, Atalanta's Ederson scored, but it was denied by the video assistant referee (VAR). A teammate of Ederson was caught offside in the Inter area. Head coach Simone Inzagh...
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Kieran Trippier linked with return to La Liga
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Kieran Trippier linked with return to La Liga

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Newcastle United player Kieran Trippier reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Newcastle United FC at Old Trafford on December 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Three years ago, Kieran Trippier left Atletico Madrid in order to return to his homeland, where he joined Newcastle United. He has been an outstanding servant for the Premier League side, although his time on Tyneside looks like it could be ending. Trippier has regularly been linked with a move away from Newcastle in recent months, largely because he has lost his regular starting position. As it turns out, his next destination could be a familiar one in Spain.As per reports in England (via CaughtOffside), there are c...
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AC Milan hire Conceicao as Head coach
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AC Milan hire Conceicao as Head coach

OEIRAS, PORTUGAL - MAY 26: Head Coach Sergio Conceicao of FC Porto celebrates with trophy after winning the Portuguese Cup Final at the end of the Final da Taca de Portugal match between Sporting CP and FC Porto at Estadio Nacional on May 26, 2024 in Oeiras, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) AC Milan named Sergio Conceicao as their new coach within hours of sacking fellow Portuguese Paulo Fonseca on Monday after just six months in charge. Fonseca paid the price for the Italian giants' inability to mount a Serie A title challenge. "Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the Head Coach of the men's First Team until 30 June 2026," Milan said in a statement. Conceicao, 50, was available after ending a seven-year stint with Porto in June this year ...
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Lazio ends Atalanta winning run after 1-1 draw
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Lazio ends Atalanta winning run after 1-1 draw

Leonardo Pavoletti (#29 Cagliari Calcio) and Marco Carnesecchi (Atalanta 1907) participate in the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari Calcio and Atalanta 1907 in Italy on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Alessandro Tocco/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Atalanta’s club winning run in Serie A ended with a 1-1 draw at Lazio as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s first-half goal for the hosts was cancelled out by a late equaliser from Marco Brescianini. The result ended Atalanta’s streak of 11 consecutive victories but Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are still top of the table with 41 points, one ahead of Internazionale who won 3-0 earlier at Cagliari. Lazio are fourth with 35 points. Lazio started aggressively in the opening minutes, with Atalanta keeper Marco Carnesecchi saving a double chance from Valentin Castellan...
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Man Utd without five player for Newcastle clash
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Man Utd without five player for Newcastle clash

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester United FC at Molineux on December 26, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Newcastle United will face a Manchester United side shorn of five first-team stars at Old Trafford tonight. New manager Rubin Amorim is already under pressure after seeing his side fail to improve following Erik ten Hag's departure, and has been dealt a big blow with two key suspensions this evening. Newcastle head to the North West full of confidence following wins over Leicester, Brentford, Ipswich and Aston Villa, but will be wary of a backlash from their hosts this evening. Man United have beaten neighbo...
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Lazio 1-1 Atalanta,Marco equalized for the visitors
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Lazio 1-1 Atalanta,Marco equalized for the visitors

ROME, ITALY - DECEMBER 28: Marco Brescianini of Atalanta BC and Luca Pellegrini of Lazio compete for the ball during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Atalanta at Stadio Olimpico on December 28, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Ivan Romano/Getty Images) Lazio faced Atalanta in Roma, where the teams ended in a 1-1 draw Saturday. Lazio took the lead in the 27th minute as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru capitalized on a brilliant assist from Nicolo Rovella to score from close range. Marco Brescianini, however, equalized for the visitors in the 88th minute with a composed finish inside the penalty box, set up by Ademola Lookman at Stadio Olimpico. Atalanta, who have a match in hand are atop the Serie A standings with 41 points, Lazio are fourth with 35 on matchday 18.
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Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran red card appeal rejected
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Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran red card appeal rejected

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Jhon Duran of Aston Villa fouls Fabian Schaer of Newcastle United, resulting in a red card during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Aston Villa FC at St James' Park on December 26, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Aston Villa/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images) Aston Villa says it has failed in an attempt to have Jhon Duran's red card at Newcastle overturned on appeal. The 21-year-old Colombia international was sent off 32 minutes into a 3-0 defeat in the Premier League at St. James' Park on Thursday after appearing to stamp on defender Fabian Schar, prompting a furious reaction from Villa head coach Unai Emery, who later indicated that the club would appeal. However, Villa said Friday night that its bid was u...
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Arteta says Saka will be sidelined for several months after hamstring injury
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Arteta says Saka will be sidelined for several months after hamstring injury

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is instructed by Mikel Arteta manager / head coach of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Bukayo Saka is likely to be sidelined until at least March following surgery on his hamstring, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich on Friday, its first game without Saka after the England winger tore his right hamstring in a 5-1 win against Crystal Palace last weekend. Arteta had previously said the 23-year-old Saka would be sidelined for "many weeks," but speaking after his side saw out a win th...
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Union Berlin dismiss coach Svensson after poor run
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Union Berlin dismiss coach Svensson after poor run

head coach Bo Svensson of 1. FC Union Berlin looks dejected during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and 1. FC Union Berlin at Weser Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images) Bundesliga club Union Berlin have parted ways with coach Bo Svensson and members of his backroom team after a run of poor form. Union have been winless for more than two months and, having lost five of their last seven Bundesliga games, are in 12th place on 17 points from 15 games. They had started well under former Mainz coach Svensson, losing just once in their first six games and were placed fourth after eight matchdays before that early good form dried up. Their last outing was a heavy 4-1 defeat at Werder Bremen last weekend. "After a thorough analys...
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Juventus turn down opportunity to sign Rashford
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Juventus turn down opportunity to sign Rashford

PLZEN, CZECH REPUBLIC - DECEMBER 12: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between FC Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at Stadion mesta Plzne on December 12, 2024 in Plzen, Czech Republic. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images) Juventus have reportedly turn down the chance to sign Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford. Rashford has not featured for his side since the Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen in Czechia, having admitted in a bombshell interview that he is 'ready for a new challenge'. The forward has since not featured for United, sitting out each of the last four games, three of which have ended in defeats for the Old Trafford club. Juve are looking to bolster their squad in January and The Sun claim Rashfor...
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Palmer puts positive spin on late collapse vs Fulham
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Palmer puts positive spin on late collapse vs Fulham

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Andreas Pereira of Fulham battles with Marc Cucurella of Chelsea and Cole Palmer of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge on December 26, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images) Cole Palmer generally isn’t one for lengthy, yet banal, sports-cliché-filled media interviews, but after yesterday’s 2-1 defeat at home against Fulham, he did have a few things to say when asked about the disappointment that had just transpired. Mirroring his manager’s assessment, Palmer blamed the defeat on technical issues rather than any sort of physical or fitness factors. “It’s football, it happens. We lost control for 20 minutes and they scored two. We were winning for the majority of...
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Arsenal boss Arteta disclose how he will cope without injured Saka
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Arsenal boss Arteta disclose how he will cope without injured Saka

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts after picking up an injury, before receiving medical treatment and leaving the field, during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on December 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka’s absence will transform him into a better manager. The Gunners will begin a period of matches – which is likely to extend into double figures – without Saka when they host Ipswich at the Emirates on Friday. Arteta confirmed ahead of the visit of the Tractor Boys that the England winger, who has nine goals and 13 assists this season, faces “many weeks” on the sidelines after he tore his hamstring in Arsenal’s 5-1 dism...
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Man City’s Walker left out of Everton game
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Man City’s Walker left out of Everton game

Kyle Walker of Manchester City looks o during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Manchester City FC at Villa Park on December 21, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Manchester City captain Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish have missed out on the matchday squad for today's Premier League clash with Everton. Walker was named on the bench for Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa before replacing the injured John Stones at half time. But this time he is not even in the squad as City look to halt their run of nine defeats in their last 12 matches. He is joined on the absentee list by Grealish, who played the full 90 minutes against his former club as he was booed by Villa fans over the weekend. City have stated that Walker is unwell, while Grealish has been deemed short of match fitnes...
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Yamal point out surprise defender as hardest he’s faced
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Yamal point out surprise defender as hardest he’s faced

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is not vastly experienced, having made his debut in senior football less than two years ago. However the 17-year-old is used to competing up against the best there is, and has picked out the toughest he has had to face. BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 15: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is presented with the Golden Boy 2024 award prior to the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and CD Leganes at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 15, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Despite facing Real Madrid on a number of occasions, and facing the likes of France and England, at Euro 2024, it was against the home side that he came up against his toughest opponent. Speaking during the Golden Boy ceremony, Lamine Yamal told Cadena SER that RB...
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Flick believes Torres is the best impact substitute for Barca
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Flick believes Torres is the best impact substitute for Barca

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Hansi Flick, head coach, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Pau Cubarsi and Pedro Gonzalez Pedri during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against RCD Mallorca at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on December 02, 2024 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has shown strong faith in Ferran Torres, valuing him as a key player off the bench. According to a recent report from SPORT, Flick appreciates Torres for his mentality, work ethic, and defensive contributions. Despite often coming on as a substitute, Torres consistently delivers high-level performances and his strong focus has made him a valuable asset to the team. ...
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Guardiola defends Haaland’s dip in form
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Guardiola defends Haaland’s dip in form

Pep Guardiola has defended Erling Haaland, who has shouldered the brunt of the blame for Manchester City's dismal run.The Norwegian striker once again failed to score in City's defeat at Aston Villa, meaning he has only netted three goals in his last 12 Premier League games. He has played the full 90 minutes in all but one game during City's dismal run of form in which they have won just one match in 12, losing nine of them.Guardiola stuck up for his striker in the aftermath of their sixth league defeat of the season, stating without Haaland his side would 'be even worse'. And Guardiola doubled down on his comments on Christmas Eve, making a point of not singling out the forward in what has been his worst period in charge of the champions.'It's about us, not just one player,' said Gu...
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Inter Milan defeat Como in Serie A clash
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Inter Milan defeat Como in Serie A clash

Marcus Thuram of Internazionale scores goal during the Serie A match between Inter and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Inter Milan secured a 2-0 win over Como in the 17th week of the Italian Serie A on Monday. Neither side was able to break the deadlock in the first half at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, but Carlos Augusto scored the opener with a header in the 48th minute. The Nerazzurri doubled the lead after Marcus Thuram made a close-range finish in stoppage time. Inter Milan, who have a game in hand, are third with 37 points and Como are 16th with 15 points.
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Monza appoint Bocchetti as head coach
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Monza appoint Bocchetti as head coach

Salvatore Bocchetti coach of Hellas Verona during the Serie A match between Us Lecce and Hellas Verona on May 7, 2023 stadium ''Ettore Giardiniero'' in Lecce, Italy. Monza confirm the appointment of ex-Serie A defender Salvatore Bocchetti as their new first-team coach to replace the fired Alessandro Nesta. Serie A strugglers Monza confirmed the appointment of Bocchetti as their new first-team coach on Monday afternoon. The Brianzoli said Bocchetti had signed a contract until June 30, 2027. Monza sit at the rock bottom of the Serie A table with 10 points in 17 matches. They have won just one Serie A game this season and lost 2-1 to Juventus on Sunday. Nesta remains under contract with Monza until June 2025. Bocchetti has little Serie A coaching experience, although he joined Marco Zaffar...
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Motta reveal the positives from Juve win vs Monza
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Motta reveal the positives from Juve win vs Monza

MONZA, ITALY - DECEMBER 22: Thiago Motta of Juventus reacts during the Serie A match between Monza and Juventus at U-Power Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images) Juventus defeated Monza last night, bringing an end to their lengthy winless run in Serie A that had stretched to at least two months. The Bianconeri have gained a reputation as draw specialists in Europe this season, a consistency that has allowed them to remain unbeaten in the league but has frustrated fans hoping for a more decisive title challenge. While not the most effective way to contend for the Scudetto, Juventus has now won back-to-back matches, including a long-awaited league victory, which offers renewed optimism. It has been a challenging period for the team, and t...
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