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Chelsea written off for the title again after dream week
Chelsea are not a serious contender for the Premier League title this season. That is the conclusion drawn by the English media and analysts after Wednesday night’s disappointing performance against Leeds United (3-1), which brought an end to a seven match unbeaten run.
Yaya Toure tears into evil Guardiola
Yaya Toure goes on the attack again against Pep Guardiola, the coach he worked with at Barcelona and Manchester City.
Kompany announces Davies comeback
In March, Alphonso Davies tore his cruciate ligament while playing for Canada. He is now expected to get his first minutes of action again later this year, but not yet on Saturday in the Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart.
Almeyda, his staunch defence of Alexis and the call from Chile
Matías Almeyda strongly defended Alexis from recent criticism, highlighting his effort, low salary and love for the game, and revealed that he was close to coaching Chile during the pandemic but a high release clause blocked the move, turning it into a family disappointment.
Slot responds to Salah’s reserve role and the battle for Gakpo’s place at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah’s role as a substitute at Liverpool is currently a much discussed topic in England. The experienced Egyptian has been dropped from the starting line up for two games in a row, but he still has an influential role at the Reds.
League leaders Arsenal lose at Villa Park after a goal in the very last second
Arsenal have suffered a last-gasp defeat away to Aston Villa. Substitute Emiliano Buendía smashed in the 2-1 in the very last second of the match, after a spectacular goalmouth scramble.
Reward at last after nominations: De Ligt receives prestigious award from Man Utd
Matthijs de Ligt has received a fine reward for the strong month he has had at Manchester United. The Netherlands international has been named the club’s Player of the Month for the first time since his arrival at Old Trafford.
Neymar helps Santos in the relegation battle with his first hat-trick since 2022
Neymar scored his first hat-trick in three years in the night from Wednesday to Thursday. Thanks to the goals of their 33-year-old star player, Santos beat relegation strugglers Juventude and are now virtually certain of staying in Brazil’s top flight.
Yamal is fouled in 90 percent of cases but wants to keep going
Hansi Flick heaps praise on 18-year-old Lamine Yamal ahead of Barcelona’s trip to Betis, highlighting his defensive work, attacking impact and fearless mentality, with seven goals and eight assists already this season.
Players must be on international duty on December 15
FIFA has issued a statement to the national federations to prepare the release of the players who will take part in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), between December 21 and January 18.