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Liverpool are preparing for one of their most intense training sessions of the season, with manager Arne Slot reportedly planning a high-stakes attackers vs. defenders drill designed to fine-tune the squad ahead of their crucial midweek Champions League clash.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has publicly challenged midfielder Manuel Ugarte to raise his performance levels, admitting the Uruguayan has been struggling to adapt.

Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan positioned himself slightly off-centre before Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty, enticing the Inter star to aim to his left.

Devil, what a derby! Inter make mistakes and pay.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a bold move to strengthen their defensive line in the upcoming January transfer window, with reports from Italy suggesting that Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer has emerged as their top target.

A fierce transfer battle is brewing in Manchester as City and United both race to secure the signature of Burkina Faso’s teenage sensation Mohamed Zongo, one of the breakout stars of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup.

Ghanaian forward Kwaku Karikari was on target as FK Zeleznicar Pancevo produced one of the biggest surprises of the Serbian Superliga season, defeating leaders Partizan Belgrade on the weekend.Partizan got off to a bright start at the Partizan Stadium when youngster Nemanja Trifunovi fired the hosts ahead in the 7th minute.However, the advantage lasted only briefly as Zeleznicar responded moments later through Bulgarian midfielder Sylvester Jasper, who capitalised on a defensive lapse to draw his side level.The visitors completed the turnaround in the 33rd minute, and this time it was Karikari who delivered.The Ghanaian forward rose highest to meet a delightful cross from midfielder Dario Grgic, heading home expertly to silence the home supporters.Zeleznicar maintained their momentum after the break and needed just a minute into the second half to extend their lead, with Grgic turning from provider to scorer to make it 31.Ghanaian defender Abdul Aziz Yusif delivered a solid performance throughout the full 90 minutes for Zeleznicar, helping protect their lead in the closing stages.His compatriot Ibrahim Zubairu came off the bench in the 81st minute for Partizan but could do little to influence the outcome.Karikaris strike takes his tally to three goals and one assist in 11 league appearances this season, underlining his growing influence for Zeleznicar.

Liverpool’s shocking 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest has plunged the club into one of its lowest points in recent memory, marking their sixth loss in seven Premier League matches and leaving them languishing in 11th place.

A major transfer battle has begun in Europe as Arsenal and Chelsea have both set their sights on Olympique Marseille’s teenage sensation Robinio Vaz, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Mike Maignan was asked for his favourite save after AC Milan beat Inter 1-0, while Christian Pulisic admits he ‘only scored an easy goal, so Mike deserved’ MOTM.

Cristian Chivu will not acknowledge that Inter have a problem with counter-attacks this season, but admits ‘the frustration can leave a mark’ from this defeat to AC Milan.

Marcus Thuram insists Inter ‘have faith in the coach and this project, one defeat cannot make us change our minds’ after losing the derby to AC Milan.

Max Allegri celebrates the AC Milan victory over rivals Inter to leap into second place, but warns they can’t just step up for the big games. ‘When we let the intensity drop, we are vulnerable.’

Mike Maignan was the undisputed MOTM in Milan’s 1-0 win over Inter.