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Gian Piero Gasperini has explained what makes Paulo Dybala such a valued member of the Roma first-team squad, and has explained why he would pick the Argentine over centre-forward Evan Ferguson every week if he had the option to do so. 

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 …

Liverpool have been in hot pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, but fresh reports suggest they may have to wait even longer to secure the defender.

Rasmus Hojlund was clinical with both goals as Napoli conquered Jamie Vardy’s Cremonese to end 2025 on a high.

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 …

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 …

Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Roma will still be without Artem Dovbyk for Monday evening’s Serie A match against Genoa, and that Mario Hermoso is a doubt approaching kick-off. 

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 …

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.

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! 

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. 

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.

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.’

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.