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Jamie Vardy scored his first Cremonese goal and celebrated with backflips, but Atalanta still got back with Marco Brescianini for yet another stalemate. These teams have both proved themselves hard to beat, but also struggled to get victories. The hosts had drawn four of the last five, with Lameck Banda, Giuseppe Pezzella, Alberto Grassi, Faris Moumbagna and Michele Collocolo out …

Cristian Chivu and Antonio Conte continued to trade insults in the press room after Napoli’s 3-1 win, the Inter coach noting he ‘isn’t interested in complaining or showing how great I am.’ There had already been tension on the touchline at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with a scuffle that broke out between the Partenopei bench, Denzel Dumfries and Lautaro …

Aston Villa are hoping to agree on a new contract with Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers. Both players have been quite important for the West Midlands club, and they are hoping to secure their long-term future. Rogers, in particular, has been outstanding for Aston Villa, and he has been linked with multiple top clubs. Aston Villa need to secure his …

West Ham United crashed to a 2–1 defeat against Leeds United in the Premier League earlier today. Nuno Espirito Santo has not been able to get the best out of his players so far, and his selections have been questioned as well. West Ham legend Tony Cottee has now revealed that the club is in serious trouble after their start …

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.

Cristian Chivu believes Inter lost 3-1 to Napoli because they ‘wasted energy arguing’ with the opposition bench, but feels ‘even more confident’ of their future success. The Nerazzurri were the favourites going into the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona after winning their last seven on the bounce in all competition, while the Partenopei were struggling with an injury crisis. However, a …

Antonio Conte angrily hit back at Inter for ‘creating alibis’ over the penalty, lashed out at Lautaro Martinez, and assured Napoli ‘had no intention of getting killed’ today. The Partenopei came into this game with an injury crisis and losing four of their last seven competitive games, including a 6-2 Champions League defeat to PSV Eindhoven midweek. When they took …

Scott McTominay reveals he had a surprising problem scoring for Napoli against Inter, while Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa gives his view on the tactical change. The Partenopei were not the favourites going into this Scudetto showdown, as they had lost four of their last seven competitive games, whereas the Nerazzurri had won seven on the bounce. However, a Kevin De …

Inter President Giuseppe Marotta took the unusual step of speaking to the media after the 3-1 defeat to Napoli, complaining the controversial penalty was ‘decisive to shift the balance.’ The Nerazzurri were the favourites going into this clash, having won their last seven competitive games in a row, but they were beaten 3-1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The …

Manchester United are reportedly interested in a move for the Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand during the January transfer window. According to a report from Portuguese publication Record via SportWitness, they will face competition from crosstown rivals Manchester City as well. The 26-year-old Denmark International has done quite well for the Portuguese club, and he should prove to be an …

Zambo Anguissa is Football Italia’s MVP in Napoli’s 3-1 win over Inter on Saturday. Napoli: Milinkovic-Savic 6; Di Lorenzo 6.5, Buongiorno 5.5, Juan Jesus 6.5, Spinazzola 6.5; Gilmour 5.5; Politano 6 (81′ Elmas N/A), Anguissa 7.5, De Bruyne 6 (37′ Olivera 6), McTominay 7; Neres 6.5 (81′ Lang N/A). Coach: Conte 7. Best Napoli player: Anguissa 7.5 – The second …

Napoli surged back to the top of the table after a tense victory over an Inter side that had won seven on the bounce, including a controversial penalty and serious Kevin De Bruyne injury. This was a title showdown last season and again crucial for top spot here, especially after Milan’s 2-2 draw with Pisa last night. The Partenopei were …

Crystal Palace attacker Christantus Uche could be on his way out of the club at the end of the season. Crystal Palace signed the player on loan with an option to buy. The move will be made permanent should certain conditions be met. However, the 22-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities. He is yet to start a single game in …

Liverpool have been backed to improve their squad when the transfer window reopens in January. They were very active during the summer transfer window, and they signed multiple players. However, they have had a mediocre start to the season, and they are currently third in the league table. They will be hoping to defend their Premier League crown, and they …

Antonio Conte and Lautaro Martinez were caught on camera insulting each other during the second half of a tense Napoli-Inter on Saturday. The incident happened around minute 61 after an argument had sparked between Napoli and Inter players. Lautaro, who had played under Conte at Inter, was seen pointing at the Italian tactician and making a gesture as to say: …