Enquiry made: Chelsea make first move to sign "genius" star who's Felix 2.0

Enquiry made: Chelsea make first move to sign "genius" star who's Felix 2.0

Chelsea have been one of the more free-flowing, attacking teams in the Premier League this season, scoring 38 goals in their opening 19 matches and sitting fourth in the table on 35 points. However, in the past few weeks, Enzo Maresca’s side have struggled to break down teams in a low block, with a 0-0…

Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Match report & talkings points as Gunners move into second place

Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Match report & talkings points as Gunners move into second place

FROM THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM – Arsenal came from behind away to Brentford to start 2025 with a 3-1 win on New Year’s Day. Bryan Mbeumo fired the hosts in front early on, but Arsenal eased back into the ascendancy, levelling through Gabriel Jesus before half-time. A quick-fire pair of strikes from Mikel Merino and…

West Ham now chasing "aggressive" £12m Championship midfielder

West Ham now chasing "aggressive" £12m Championship midfielder

West Ham United are now chasing a midfielder after his impressive performances in the Championship this season, according to a report. West Ham keen to strengthen in January One of West Ham’s main priorities for the January transfer window is signing a new striker, in light of Michail Antonio being ruled out for the foreseeable…

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Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Arteta’s men move back into second

Arsenal kicked off 2025 in style, coming from behind to defeat Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford stunned Arsenal early in the first half. Despite Arsenal dominating possession with over 80% of the ball in the opening minutes, it was the hosts who broke the deadlock. In the 13th minute, Mikkel Damsgaard intercepted…

Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners come from behind in New Year's Day win

Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners come from behind in New Year's Day win

Arsenal came from behind to secure a Premier League victory over Brentford on New Year’s Day 2025, cutting the gap on leaders Liverpool to six points – albeit having played a game more. Bryan Mbeumo’s form this season has led to transfer links with the likes of Arsenal, and his 11th Premier League goal of…

Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring for Arsenal against Brentford

Arsenal cut gap at top to six points after comeback win at Brentford

Arsenal cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to six points after staging a comeback victory to beat Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Liverpool’s emphatic win over West Ham on Sunday night had left Arsenal stewing over the last few days, with the gap at the top between the sides…

After Holm: Rodgers must sell wanted Celtic man who earns more than Scales

After Holm: Rodgers must sell wanted Celtic man who earns more than Scales

The January transfer window officially opened for business on Wednesday and Celtic now have the opportunity to dip into the market to bolster their options ahead of the second half of the season. They have already been linked to a plethora of attacking players, who could come in to improve Brendan Rodgers’ team, including Chelsea…

Worse than Solomon: Farke must drop Leeds ace who lost possession 24x

Worse than Solomon: Farke must drop Leeds ace who lost possession 24x

Leeds United extended their unbeaten run to seven matches in the Championship with a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on New Year’s Day. It was a match devoid of any real quality for the most part but the hosts appeared on course to snatch all three points after Pascal Struijk opened the…

Chelsea make enquiry over January deal for "outstanding" £150k-p/w maestro

Chelsea make enquiry over January deal for "outstanding" £150k-p/w maestro

Chelsea have now made an enquiry over a deal for an “outstanding” midfielder this month, whose own club are enduring financial difficulties, according to a report. Chelsea eyeing a midfielder The Blues are on the lookout for a new midfielder, and they have identified 17-year-old Lille sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi as a potential target, with a…

Newcastle eye move for "magical" ace who's far better than Almiron & Murphy

Newcastle eye move for "magical" ace who's far better than Almiron & Murphy

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United were the Premier League’s main entertainers in December, as the super-confident Magpies ended up scoring goals by the bucket load on the way to some convincing victories being picked up. Indeed, across the entire month in all competitions, the Toon fired home a ridiculous 21 strikes, which then saw Howe’s men…

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Lucky Place is Relkeel hero for Henderson and De Boinville

Lucky Place announced himself as a Stayers’ Hurdle contender with a battling victory over the admirable Gowel Road in the Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham. Nicky Henderson’s progressive performer had made a winning return in the Ascot Hurdle and was again taking on Jeremy Scott’s Cheltenham Festival winner Golden Ace, who was sent off…

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Schauffele: All US Ryder Cup money will go to charity

Xander Schauffele says all of the money awarded to American players at the 2025 Ryder Cup will be donated to charity. The PGA of America recently announced that the 12 US golfers who compete at Bethpage Black in September, as well as captain Keegan Bradley, will receive $500,000 (£395,000) with $300,000 (£237,000) given to charity….

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Casemiro reportedly open to Manchester United departure with Saudi likely destination

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is reportedly weighing up his options with a possible move to the Saudi Pro League this month. Brazilian outlet UOL claims the 32-year-old is open to leaving Old Trafford in January amid interest from six Saudi sides. Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Ettifaq and Al-Qadisiyah are all keeping tabs on the former…

Arsenal now racing Man Utd to sign new £8m goalkeeper Senne Lammens

Arsenal now racing Man Utd to sign new £8m goalkeeper Senne Lammens

With 2025 underway and the January transfer window now open, Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign an £8m star for Mikel Arteta alongside interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United. Arsenal transfer news The Gunners began 2024 with plenty of hope in the race to dethrone Manchester City, but once again ended the…

'I've spent so many years taking life for granted' - Michail Antonio speaks for first time since car crash

'I've spent so many years taking life for granted' – Michail Antonio speaks for first time since car crash

West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has spoken publicly for the first time since being involved in a life-threatening car accident that left him hospitalised for over three weeks. Antonio crashed into a tree during a drive in Essex on 7 December and was airlifted to a London hospital, where he had surgery on a…

Tottenham now in talks over move for "incredibly fast" new defender

Tottenham now in talks over move for "incredibly fast" new defender

Tottenham Hotspur have now made contact over a move for an “incredibly fast” defender, according to a report. Tottenham looking to strengthen their defence Spurs have struggled defensively at times this season, with their frailties at the back particularly on show in the 6-3 home defeat against Liverpool. Shipping goals is to be expected when…

Kevin De Bruyne not the only Man City star being chased by Saudi clubs

Kevin De Bruyne not the only Man City star being chased by Saudi clubs

After finally putting an end to a run of one win in 13 games by defeating Leicester City, Manchester City could now be dealt a double blow in the form of departures with clubs in Saudi Arabia reportedly eyeing a double January swoop. Man City transfer news Sat outside of the Premier League’s top four…

Prolific Bundesliga striker responds to Arsenal, Liverpool & Man Utd transfer links

Prolific Bundesliga striker responds to Arsenal, Liverpool & Man Utd transfer links

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush has insisted his only focus is helping his current side “achieve something big” amid ongoing transfer links with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. All three Premier League sides could use a new striker and Marmoush has written plenty of headlines this season with his 18 goals and 12 assists across…