Celtic have entered the new year in an imperious position at the summit of the Scottish Premiership and well on course for a 55th league title. The signs were ominous for the rest of Scotland as early as pre-season with Brendan Rodgers’ side embarking on an impressive summer which saw them admirably compete with some…
The Scottish Premiership may already be out of reach, but Rangers are aiming to claim Old Firm bragging rights at the start of 2025. It’s been a tough season for Philippe Clement’s Gers, with the 2020/21 Scottish champions already 14 points back from runaway leaders Celtic. Few are confident over Clement’s capacity to restore Rangers…
Arsenal have made club-to-club contact over signing a striker for manager Mikel Arteta, as the Gunners look to potentially take advantage of the player’s talks over fresh contract terms hitting a brick wall. Arsenal open to signing new striker in January alongside winger Much of the noise ahead of January’s imminent transfer window has centered…
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has backed Mohamed Salah to win the Ballon d’Or in 2025 after putting up numbers in the first half of this season to rival the very best of his generation. Salah’s goal and two assists in Liverpool’s thrashing of West Ham United on Sunday took him to 30 combined Premier League…
Philippe Clement insists Rangers’ season is not over ahead of Thursday’s Old Firm clash, while Brendan Rodgers has vowed Celtic will not “soften up” despite their 14-point lead in the Scottish Premiership. The latest instalment of this fixture – live on Sky Sports – comes weeks after the two met in a controversial League Cup…
A Manchester United player who endured an awful night against Newcastle United has now agreed to leave the club in the January transfer window, according to a new update. Another terrible night for Man Utd It was another grim evening for the Red Devils on Monday, as they were soundly beaten 2-0 by the Magpies…
Liverpool have turned down an approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid. There was no formal offer but an approach was made by the Spanish side. Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at the end of the season and reports in Spain have said the 26-year-old has informed Liverpool he wants to play for Madrid. Real…
Only five players bettered Matheus Cunha’s tally of 10 Premier League goals between the start of the season and the end of the year, but Wolves’ top scorer will be forced out of action for the first time in January. The former Brazil forward has been banned because of an incident that attracted infamy after…
Tottenham Hotspur have approached Barcelona over signing a highly-rated member of Hansi Flick’s squad, and he would be quite the addition for Spurs as Ange Postecoglou looks to reinforce his ranks in January. Ange Postecoglou pleads for January signings at Tottenham Postecoglou has admitted in the build up to next month’s transfer window, which opens…
Luke Littler said he can sense a “tension” among his rivals in the face of his growing success as he continues his pursuit of a maiden World Darts Championship crown. Littler has emerged as one of the faces of the sport across a meteoric rise that has seen him finish runner-up on debut at Ally…
Arsenal have been in touch with a potential alternative to Bukayo Saka via his camp in the last week, with Mikel Arteta’s side currently scouring the market for new wide options to replace the England star. Arsenal star Bukayo Saka out for over two months after hamstring injury Saka has undergone surgery on a hamstring…
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro “would welcome” a transfer to the Saudi Pro League during the January transfer window after falling out of favour at Old Trafford, a report has claimed. Casemiro has often been linked with an Old Trafford exit over the past year. His United career has tended to be characterised by extremes, with…
Could England’s next Test match batter be a current Italy international? Durham’s Emilio Gay certainly hopes so, with the left-hander looking to force his way into Ben Stokes’ red-ball side in 2025 and focusing on improving his white-ball game in order to do so. Bedford-born Gay qualifies for Italy through his mother and played in…
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been awarded a knighthood in the annual New Years honours list, paying tribute to his achievements as Three Lions boss. Southgate ultimately couldn’t end England’s 58-year wait for a senior men’s international trophy during his time at the helm, which began suddenly in 2016, but made considerably more progress…
Manchester United are “really interested” in signing a “fantastic” defender and enquiries have already been made, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Lots of work for Ruben Amorim to do The 2-1 victory over Manchester City could have been a real turning point for United, but they have continued their dismal form since their victory…
New Year Honour recipient David Moyes has called his former players at West Ham “magnificent” and suggested he will not return to a job at the top or bottom of the Premier League. Moyes won the Conference League with the Hammers in 2023 but has put his 44-year professional career in the game on hold…
Chelsea are actively exploring a January move for one Premier League star who they seriously admire, with Enzo Maresca’s side looking to shore up a key position when the window officially opens tomorrow. Chelsea suffer dip in Premier League form ahead of January The west Londoners have suffered a slight dip in form over the…
Wolverhampton Wanderers have now opened talks with a “leader by nature” who is their top transfer target this winter, according to a report. Wolves keen to strengthen in multiple areas Keen to put his own stamp on the squad he inherited from Gary O’Neil, Vitor Pereira is looking to strengthen his squad in multiple areas…
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has joked about his family’s reaction and said he is “incredible thankful” after being awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours List. Southgate led England to the final of Euro 2024 before leaving his post after eight years in July, having also guided the Three Lions to the final…
Aston Villa waved goodbye to an excellent 2024 by picking up a 2-2 draw versus Brighton and Hove Albion, which would have been a welcome point to collect back on home soil after losing 3-0 to Newcastle United on the road. It could well have been all three points if it wasn’t for Tariq Lamptey’s…
