Looking to return to winning ways following a streak of poor results, Villarreal will welcome Rayo Vallecano to Estadio de la Ceramica on Wednesday night for a La Liga clash. The Yellow Submarine suffered a home defeat at the hands of Real Betis last time out, whilst Los Franjirrojos managed a draw against European champions Real Madrid. Since returning from a 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves pri...Full Story »

In a vital six-pointer at the bottom of the table, 18th-placed Espanyol will welcome 20th and last-placed Valencia to RCDE Stadium on Wednesday in their 17th La Liga match of 2024-25. The home team have 14 points and their 0-0 draw with Osasuna on December 14 left them two points from 17th-placed Deportivo Alaves – who occupy the league's final safety spot – while the visitors lost ...Full Story »

Life after Russell Martin will begin for Southampton when they welcome Liverpool to St Mary's in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup on Wednesday. Martin was sacked after a chastening 5-0 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday, with Simon Rusk taking interim charge for the time being. In what was a tough fixture list for Southampton during December, the manner of the...Full Story »

Newcastle United welcome Brentford to St James' Park in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday night. It is not even two weeks since the Bees beat Newcastle 4-2 at the Gtech in the Premier League, but there were differing fortunes for them both over the weekend. After a four-game winless run, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe earned a crucial three points that has quietened the critics for now, beati...Full Story »

The first match in an Arsenal-Crystal Palace double header, the two London rivals cross paths at the Emirates on Wednesday evening, when a place in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup is at stake. Only the Eagles emerged triumphant from their last Premier League battle, though, easing past M23 rivals Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 while the Gunners laboured to a goalless draw with Everton. Another ...Full Story »

Looking to add another honour to their trophy cabinet, Real Madrid will face Mexican outfit Pachuca in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday night in Qatar. The tournament is a rebrand of the previous FIFA Club World Cup, with Manchester City the current holders after beating Flamengo last December. Since a shock 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao on the domestic scene on December...Full Story »

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Barca eye move for Monaco left-back Henrique Barcelona have reportedly shown interest in signing AS Monaco left-back Caio Henrique next summer, according to Fichajes. The Catalan giants are planning to sign the 27-year-old in an initial loan deal with an option to buy next season. Liverpool unlikely to sign Frimpong next summer Per Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool are keeping an e...Full Story »

Liverpool are on the lookout for a new center-back heading into 2025 and it is being reported that the Reds are considering a move for Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi. The defender is expected to leave Selhurst Park next summer after coming close to doing so ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Newcastle pushed hard to sign Guehi during the latest summer transfer window but were unwilling to match C...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford has confirmed he is ready for a new challenge away from Manchester United after being excluded from Ruben Amorim's squad in Sunday's derby win. United have reportedly put the 27-year-old forward up for sale after failing to impress Amorim during the first month of his reign at Old Trafford. Rashford was a shock absentee at the Etihad Stadium for the visitors' incredible late com...Full Story »

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has said he is shocked after being notified of a positive drugs test by the Football Association. Reports in Ukraine on Tuesday suggest a prohibited substance was found in an "A" sample given at the end of October. Those same reports state the "B" sample has not yet been tested but will be in the coming days. Confirmation that Mudryk has used a banned substance c...Full Story »

Maja Lindelof, who has been named as the Premier League's hottest WAG, wowed on social media as she shared snaps from her day out before the Manchester derby Maja Lindelof has been named as the Premier League's hottest WAG Maja Lindelof, who has been named as the Premier League's hottest WAG, enjoyed a day out in the English countryside before her beau's side stunned Manchester City. Manchest...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT was helped by partner Jess Glynne with her dress on the SPOTY red carpet. The BBC pundit stole the show in a stunning strapless dress as she made her way to the glitzy award show. Jess Glynne joined Alex Scott on the red carpet ahead of the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year award The singer helped the BBC pundit with her dress Scott, 40, however, was having some trouble with the ...Full Story »

COLE PALMER went incognito in a massive hood and balaclava while out with girlfriend Connie Grace at Winter Wonderland. The Chelsea superstar, 22, kept a low profile for the festive fun as he and Connie, also 22, enjoyed a night out in central London. Cole Palmer went incognito at Winter Wonderland with girlfriend Connie Grace The lovebirds looked to be enjoying their time together The pair ...Full Story »

Marc Cucurella will miss the weekend's trip to Everton in the Premier League after the Spain international picked up a red card post-full-time in the win against Brentford on Sunday Marc Cucurella celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Brentford on Sunday evening Marc Cucurella will miss the weekend's crucial encounter with Everton after he picked up a red card following the full-time whistle ...Full Story »

Lucas Bergvall will be pushing for another Tottenham start against Manchester United Lucas Bergvall took his opportunity with both hands as he delivered a very promising showing on his first Tottenham start in the Premier League. Having to make do with minutes off the bench in the league since his move from Djurgarden, the Swede has had the opportunity to feature regularly for Tottenham in thei...Full Story »

Liverpool could have a rotated side for Wednesday night's Carabao Cup tie. Arne Slot could ring the changes for Liverpool's Carabao Cup tie Liverpool could have a youthful flavour to their squad for Wednesday’s League Cup quarter-final away to Southampton. The Reds are fighting strong on several fronts with early talk about a quadruple already starting to grow. Arne Slot’s side ...Full Story »

Injured Harry Kane returned to Bayern Munich training ahead of the club's final game of 2024. Kane back in Bayern training Missed the club's last four games due to injury Bayern face RB Leipzig in final match of 2024 WHAT HAPPENED?Kane, who picked up a muscle injury during the club's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund, has missed Bayern's last four games across all competitions. ...Full Story »

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will miss Saturday's huge game against Atletico Madrid and potentially a Clasico against Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Supercopa after being ruled out for up to four weeks with an ankle ligament injury picked up in the loss to Leganés. The 17-year-old picked up the injury in the first half of Sunday's shock defeat, but played on until the 75th minut...Full Story »

Defending champions Inter Milan stormed to a 6-0 win at Lazio in Serie A on Monday with quick-fire goals either side of halftime. Hakan Calhanoglu put Inter in front from the spot in the 41st minute, after a penalty award for handball, and Federico Dimarco doubled the lead before the break with a volley. Nicolo Barella slotted home to make it 3-0 six minutes after the restart before Denzel Dum...Full Story »