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Milan have Christian Pulisic and Christopher Nkunku to thank for their 3-0 victory against Hellas Verona in San Siro on Sunday afternoon: A game which has temporarily sent the Rossoneri two points clear at the top of the Serie A table. Check out the player ratings below!  The unmarked Pulisic popped up at the back post to prod Milan into …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Massimiliano Allegri did not deny the fact that there is still room for improvement for Milan despite their 3-0 victory against Hellas Verona on Sunday afternoon, and predicts that it will take 82 to 84 points to win the Scudetto this season.  Milan temporarily moved to the top of the Serie A standings thanks to goals from Christian Pulisic and …

Napoli director Giovanni Manna hits out at the ‘paradoxical’ decision to impose a transfer embargo for January and ‘won’t rule anything out’ for Lorenzo Lucca or Noa Lang exits. It kicks off at the Stadio Zini at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the …

Scott McTominay assures Napoli haven’t been over-celebrating the Supercoppa Italiana as they prepare to face Cremonese. ‘I am very comfortable in the majority of positions in midfield.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Zini at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog. Along …

Milan find themselves at the top of the Serie A standings thanks to a 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona in San Siro on Saturday afternoon: Christian Pulisic providing the first-half opener and Christopher Nkunku claiming his first league goals in Italy in the process. Milan made two changes after their Supercoppa Italiana semi-final defeat against Napoli last week, with Davide …

Napoli try to ride the wave of enthusiasm from winning the Supercoppa Italiana with Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay as they visit Jamie Vardy’s high-flying Cremonese. It kicks off at the Stadio Zini at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog. The Partenopei …

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Scott McTominay from Napoli. The Scottish international has done quite well for the Italian outfit since joining them from Manchester United. He scored 13 goals in all competitions for them last season and helped them win the league title. He was one of the best midfield players in all of Europe, …

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Bologna attacker, Santiago Castro. According to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport via SportWitness, they will face competition from Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest as well. Everton have been linked with Castro as well. The 21-year-old has done quite well for Bologna, and his performances have attracted the attention of multiple clubs. He …

Crystal Palace are looking to sign Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling in the upcoming transfer window. Raheem Sterling, who is surplus to requirements at Chelsea and hasn’t played even a single minute of first-team football, is expected to be on the move in the upcoming transfer window. According to a report from FlashScore, Crystal Palace are keen on acquiring his services, …

Liverpool have struggled to maintain their high standards in the Premier League this season, but are starting to find form again. The Reds endured a torrid period that saw them fall into the bottom half of the table, creating a huge gap between themselves and title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal. The reigning Premier League champions have turned things around …

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri insists his players must improve defensively and confirms the club is ‘working’ on contract extensions of ‘important players.’ Milan host Serie A strugglers Verona at San Siro today. The Rossoneri are unbeaten in 14 league matches, but have not won against newly promoted sides Cremonese, Sassuolo and Pisa this season, collecting just two points in these …

Arne Slot’s Liverpool table a €70 million offer to sign Real Madrid midfield sensation Eduardo Camavinga. Defending champions Liverpool have endured a far-from-ideal first half of the season. While they have started to recover after a poor start and are currently fourth on the points table, Arne Slot has identified a few areas that need to be strengthened. While they …

Paolo Vanoli’s future at Fiorentina is uncertain, and the incoming Viola director, Fabio Paratici, already has a big decision to make as three candidates, including Stefano Pioli, emerge for the job, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. Fiorentina remain at the bottom of the table with just nine points and one win this season. Vanoli replaced Pioli in November, but the change …

Liverpool are ready to fork out €95 million to sign Inter Milan defensive mainstay Alessandro Bastoni. Arne Slot had a phenomenal start to life at Liverpool, as he guided them to the Premier League title in his first season in charge. However, things haven’t been that great for the Reds in the ongoing campaign. They haven’t been consistent enough, and …