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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has made it clear that no players will be allowed to leave the club during the January transfer window unless suitable replacements are brought in. Despite interest from younger squad members like Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee, who are seeking more regular playing time, Amorim is reluctant to reduce his options as the team navigates a challenging second half of the season. Mainoo is still keen on a loan move, while Zirkzee has been linked with a potential return to Italy. Even with key players returning from injury or international duty—Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo,…

Stadium and training future still unclear Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says the club’s stadium and training ground plans remain “in limbo.” He adds there is a “99.9% chance” he will not oversee them. The club continues to explore expanding St James’ Park or building a new stadium elsewhere in Newcastle. CEO David Hopkinson admits the team will play at the current ground “for many years.” Work continues to nearly double the footprint of the Benton training ground. However, the club hierarchy recognises that a new, state-of-the-art facility will eventually be necessary due to the site’s limitations. Infrastructure remains…

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo delivered a calm finish to give reigning champions Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Marrakech. The Elephants aimed to become the first team since Egypt in 2010 to retain the Afcon title. They missed several chances in the first half against Mozambique, who rank 102nd in Fifa standings, 60 places below them. Amad struck four minutes after the restart, exploiting static defending to meet Franck Kessie’s knockdown. He sent a low, precise shot between Sunderland defender Reinildo’s legs, giving goalkeeper Ernan no chance.…

Declan Rice built his elite status on honesty, resilience, and constant improvement.Coaches call it “clean feedback”, direct criticism designed to drive development, not comfort. Released by Chelsea at 14, Rice joined West Ham United with doubts around his coordination.Even then, coaches debated whether he deserved a scholarship. Rice responded by working harder, listening closely, and demanding more of himself.His progress was steady before accelerating dramatically. He debuted under Slaven Bilic and evolved from a reliable defender into a dominant midfielder.A Premier League manager now compares him to a Rolls-Royce for his control and grace. At Arsenal, Rice has added goals,…

Manchester City are favourites to sign Antoine Semenyo after Chelsea ended their interest.Semenyo has a £65m release clause active for the first two weeks of January. Liverpool and Manchester United have tracked the winger, but City lead the race.The 25-year-old is believed to prefer a move to Pep Guardiola’s side. Chelsea explored the deal but chose to keep their current attacking options.Rival clubs expect Semenyo to leave Bournemouth this winter. Semenyo has eight goals and three assists this Premier League season.Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola admitted uncertainty over his future but praised his importance.

Bruno Fernandes is “impossible to replace”, says Ruben Amorim, but others must lead.Fernandes suffered a soft-tissue injury against Aston Villa and will miss several matches. Manchester United also lack Kobbie Mainoo, who has a calf problem.Amorim said the absences offer a chance for new leaders to emerge. Fernandes usually organises set pieces and on-field structure.Amorim wants players like Lisandro Martínez and Luke Shaw to assume responsibility. He confirmed neither Fernandes nor Mainoo will face Newcastle United on Boxing Day.Teenager Jack Fletcher is among the options to fill midfield gaps.

Kepa Arrizabalaga became the hero as he saved the decisive penalty from Maxence Lacroix, helping Arsenal win a dramatic shootout. The victory secures the Gunners a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals in a match filled with tension until the final whistle. Late own goal gives Arsenal hope Arsenal believed they had sealed the win when Lacroix scored an own goal in the 80th minute. The Palace defender accidentally bundled the ball into his own net while attempting to clear after an Arsenal corner. The strike seemed to hand Arsenal the victory, but the drama was far from over. Crystal…

Isak undergoes successful surgery Liverpool confirmed that Alexander Isak fractured his left leg and has undergone surgery. The Sweden striker suffered an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture. The club has not given a recovery timetable yet but expects him to miss several months. Isak came off the bench to score against Tottenham on Saturday. Shortly after scoring, he was injured following a challenge from Micky van de Ven. He could not continue and left the pitch with visible discomfort, supported by medical staff. The 26-year-old signed for a Premier League record £125 million in the summer. He has…

Plans to stage a Serie A match between AC Milan and Como in Australia have been abandoned.The fixture in Perth would have been the first major European league game played abroad. Serie A said escalating and unacceptable requests from the Asian Football Confederation made the match impossible.President Ezio Simonelli cited financial risks and last-minute complications behind the decision. The game had been moved because the San Siro was unavailable due to the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics ceremony.UEFA had reluctantly approved the relocation earlier this season. Serie A viewed the match as a chance to promote Italian football internationally.Those ambitions collapsed after…

Weigh-In and Fitness Checks Pep Guardiola confirmed that Manchester City players will be weighed when they return to training next week to ensure they are fit for their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on 27 December. City last played on Saturday, beating West Ham 3-0 before the Christmas break. Guardiola said the squad had met required fitness standards prior to that game and emphasized that monitoring their condition after the short break is crucial. “The moment they arrive after three days [off] I want to see how they come back. They can eat but I want to control them,”…