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Nuno Espirito Santo is quickly having to learn which players he can depend on to get West Ham out of their current mess. West Ham lost 2-0 to Arsenal ahead of the international break to fall into the Premier League relegation zone, leaving them just two points above bottom-place Wolves, who are yet to win a game. Football Insider understands …

Fabio Capello shared his thoughts on the early weeks of the Serie A campaign during an appearance at the Festival dello Sport, offering his take on the main title contenders and some of the league’s standout figures. The former England and Milan coach praised Napoli’s consistency and Inter’s resurgence under Cristian Chivu, while highlighting Milan’s mix of youth and experience …

Tottenham are aiming to throw up a shock this season by challenging at the top of the table under Thomas Frank. Although Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are battling for the Premier League title, Tottenham cannot be ruled out after starting the season strongly. Spurs secured a 2-1 victory over Leeds United last time out to put themselves in third …

Arsenal are on a mission to win the Premier League title this season, and Viktor Gyokeres is pivotal to their chances of ending a 22-year curse. Gyokeres was captured from Sporting Lisbon in the summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta persuading the goal machine to join his project at the Emirates. Fast forward to mid-October, and the 27-year-old has made …

Steven Gerrard could make a stunning return to Rangers and change the fortunes of the club around following the tenure of Russell Martin. Football Insider exclusively revealed Gerrard has been in “positive” talks with Rangers for the former Aston Villa manager to return for a second spell at Ibrox. Gerrard won the Scottish Premiership title during his time at Rangers, …

Italy U21 coach Silvio Baldini has confirmed his starting lineup for this evening’s Euro 2027 qualifier against Sweden U21, as the Azzurrini look to maintain their perfect start in Group A. Baldini’s men have won both of their opening matches, while Sweden come into the clash with one win and one defeat from their first two outings. Italy U21 XI: …

Arsenal have been approached by several international brands interested in becoming their new sleeve sponsor, sources have told Football Insider. Visit Rwanda has been Arsenal’s sleeve sponsor since 2018, but that agreement is set to expire at the end of this season. Football Insider revealed on Friday (10 October) Arsenal are in advanced talks with Visit Rwanda about extending their partnership.  …

Rangers look to be closing in on Steven Gerrard’s re-appointment as boss with him having laid out the terms in which he wants to return under. Rangers‘ poor start to this season saw doubts immediately surround Russell Martin‘s suitability for the head-coach role, and a 1-1 draw to Falkirk last weekend was the final straw for the club’s fans and hierarchy. …

Newcastle United are closing in on the appointment of a new senior man after reaching an agreement on terms. Newcastle are currently revamping their executive team following a couple of high-profile departures at St James’ Park. It was confirmed Darren Eales would step down as Newcastle’s CEO this year after being diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer. Eales …

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has won the Serie A Coach of the Month for September. Lega Serie A has announced that Allegri is the Serie A coach of the month for September. The Italian tactician will receive the award before Milan’s next home game against Fiorentina on Sunday, October 19. “The award was assigned by a jury of Directors of …

Napoli boss Antonio Conte is the highest-paid coach in Serie A in 2025-26, followed by Massimiliano Allegri and Gian Piero Gasperini. TMW has listed the salaries of all 20 Serie A coaches in 2025-26 and Conte emerges as the highest-paid with an €8m net wage. The Partenopei boss signed a new contract in May after leading the Partenopei to their …

Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri shares Adrien Rabiot’s concerns regarding the Milan-Como game played in Australia and believes the Frenchman has received a ‘bad’ response from Lega Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo. Milan midfielder Rabiot raised concerns over UEFA’s approval to play a Serie A game between Milan and Como in Australia in February 2026, but received a prompt reply …

Former Serie A striker Nicola Ventola feels Roma will ‘try to sign’ Ademola Lookman in January: ‘This is not Gasperini’s team.’ Ventola, a former Serie A striker for Inter, Atalanta and Bari, among others, believes Roma will try to sign Atalanta striker Lookman in January. The Nigeria international pushed to join Inter in the summer transfer window, but Cristian Chivu’s …

Gian Piero Gasperini says Claudio Ranieri contacted him for the first time in December 2024, but feels the Giallorossi still aren’t Champions League material, despite being the joint-table leaders in Serie A. Roma coach Gasperini spoke about the first few months as the new Roma coach in an interview with Corriere dello Sport. The Italian tactician has had an immediate …

The 2026 World Cup CONCACAF Qualifiers return this weekend, and all eyes turn to Estadio Jorge Gonzalez, where El Salvador will host Panama in what promises to be a tense and tactical battle. Both teams find themselves in search of momentum after mixed starts to their qualifying campaigns. El Salvador enters this match on the back of a narrow 2-1 defeat to Suriname, while Panama, still without …