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Liverpool manager Arne Slot made a rather baffling complaint about the strength of his squad after last night’s Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace. The Reds are on an absolutely awful run of form at the moment, losing six of their last seven games in all competitions and conceding floods of goals. Slot worked wonders in his first season at …

A turbulent start to the Premier League season has pushed Lucas Paquetá to the brink of a January exit from West Ham United. The Brazilian playmaker, contracted until 2027, is understood to be eager for a mid-season move after the Hammers’ dismal opening nine fixtures left them 19th in the table, four points adrift of safety. With the 2026 World …

Liverpool have reportedly reaffirmed their support for Arne Slot despite a miserable run of form that has seen the reigning Premier League champions lose six of their last seven games and crash out of the Carabao Cup. The Reds’ latest setback, a 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace, has intensified scrutiny over Slot’s management, just months after he delivered the …

Arsenal beat Brighton in the Carabao Cup last night to complete a perfect October, with Mikel Arteta’s side winning all six of their games this month without conceding a single goal. The Gunners look like they really mean business this season, sitting top of the Premier League table with seven wins from nine and only three goals conceded in that …

Eddie Nketiah is not giving up. He speaks Twi rates & Ghanaians over all other Africans. #BlackStars #WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/eaaVeJW35a Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops …

Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu produced another assured performance as AS Monaco defeated Nantes 5-3 in a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday night.The former Southampton defender was a key figure at the back for Sebastien Pocognoli’s side, completing 44 of his 49 passes (90% accuracy) and making 10 crucial clearances to help Monaco extend …

Kudus getting the same punishment as Joelinton for this is certainly a decision pic.twitter.com/XLjV6lxqeS Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a move for former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, who has been outstanding for Napoli since leaving Old Trafford. That is according to the latest report from TEAMtalk, which claims that Spurs are keen on signing the Napoli star but it may not be a straight forward transfer. They see him as the ideal player to …

Paolo Di Canio believes Luciano Spalletti will use a 4-3-3 system at Juventus, while Beppe Bergomi expects a ‘stroke of genius’ from the ex-Italy coach. Spalletti is set to be appointed as the new Juventus coach after Igor Tudor was sacked on Monday. The Bianconeri beat Udinese 3-1 today with NextGen coach Massimo Brambilla in charge. Spalletti has already reached …

Patrick Vieira refused to answer when asked if Genoa still have faith in him after fans staged an angry protest in the wake of a 2-0 home defeat to Cremonese. The Grifone are still without a single Serie A victory so far this season and remain rooted to the foot of the table with just three draws from nine rounds. …

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.  The 28-year-old French attacker has been linked with a move away from the London club in recent months. Crystal Palace managed to hold onto him during the summer window, but he could be on his way out of the club in the near future. He …

Cristian Chivu is ‘very happy’ for Petar Sucic and Yann Bisseck after Inter beat Fiorentina 3-0, hailing their ‘patience’ and ability to ‘overcome difficult moments.’ The Nerazzurri were feeling the pressure after their tense 3-1 defeat to Napoli over the weekend, complete with the controversy over VAR and refereeing decisions. It took them a while to break down troubled Fiorentina …

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta wants to leave the club in the coming months. The 28-year-old Brazilian has been linked with a move away from the London club in the past as well. According to a report via Claret&Hugh, the South American is seeking a new challenge. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. West Ham …

Inter defender Yann Bisseck ‘always’ wants to play and is eager to help Cristian Chivu to ‘play with a high line.’ Bisseck played 90 minutes in Inter’s 3-0 win over Fiorentina on Wednesday. He started as the central defender in a three-man backline completed by Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni. It was only the second time he played in such …

Ange Postecoglou was recently sacked by Nottingham Forest, and he is already being linked with a move to Celtic. The Scottish outfit is reportedly looking for a quality replacement for Brendan Rodgers, and they want to bring the Australian back to the club. According to Football Insider, Celtic are expected to make contact with him soon. The Australian was sacked …