Author: Tristan Wells

Arne Slot’s Reds look to have shaken off some of their mid-season wobbles and now boast a 10-game unbeaten record in all competitions following a stalemate with Premier League leaders Arsenal last week.Barnsley, meanwhile, arrive at Anfield following a run of four matches without a win, losing three of those games to slip to 17th out of 24 clubs in England’s third tier.The Tykes – led by former Plymouth, Barnsley and Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane – will be without suspended skipper Luca Connell but could welcome back some defensive troops, which could prove key in keeping their top-flight opponents…

Chelsea are searching for the first signing of the Liam Rosenior era, with Jacobo Ramon potentially now on their radar along with Fermin Lopez, Rafael Leao and Valentin Barco, while they continue to be linked with an audacious move for Vinicius Jr. Manchester United are serious contenders in the race for Elliot Anderson and are looking to hijack Arsenal’s swoop for Igor Tyjon, while there are renewed fears over an exit for Bruno Fernandes. Meanwhile, Michael Carrick looks to have edged ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to become interim manager at Old Trafford. Source link

Victory over Portsmouth was enough for Arsenal to match their best FA Cup run in five years.Mikel Arteta’s side have not made it past the fourth round of the competition since winning it in 2020 but they looked prime for a deep run here.There was an early test here, Colby Bishop putting Portsmouth ahead inside three minutes, but Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick after Andre Dozzell turned into his own net to earn Arsenal a 4-1 win.This was the start of a run of four away games in four different competitions in the space of nine days for Arsenal. The…

Manchester United are ready to hijack Arsenal’s move for young Championship star Igor Tyjon, as they continue talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about returning to Old Trafford as interim manager and also weigh up a move for Elliot Anderson. Liverpool may go back for Guehi, while Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Brazilian left-back Souza from Santos. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below! Source link

The Gunners are six points clear at the top of the Premier League and this is another big opportunity to win silverware this season.Mikel Arteta is expected to rest key players at Fratton Park but Arsenal should still have more than enough to progress to the fourth round.Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game…Date, kick-off time and venuePortsmouth vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 2pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, January 11, 2026.The match will take place at Fratton Park in Portsmouth.Fratton Park will play host to Portsmouth vs ArsenalGetty ImagesWhere to watch Portsmouth vs ArsenalTV channel: In…

United are in discussions with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick over potential returns to Old Trafford as caretaker managers until the end of the season, when a longer-term appointment is will be hired. This is the only cup competition that United are still involved in, with no European football and their early Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Grimsby. Here’s everything you need to know about the game…Date, kick-off time and venueManchester United vs Brighton is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The match will take place at Old Trafford.Where to watch Man…

It is yet another meeting between the country’s two biggest clubs in the final of the four-team Spanish Super Cup, which is again being played in Saudi Arabia this year.In-form Barcelona easily reached the showpiece fixture of the revamped Supercopa for the fourth year in a row after thrashing Athletic Club 5-0 in Jeddah on Wednesday night, producing four goals in a devastating 16-minute spell with Raphinha notching a brace following earlier efforts from Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez and Roony Bardghji.Real Madrid followed by edging out cross-city rivals Atletico in a tense and fiery derby clash 24 hours later, with…

Man Utd, the second most successful team in the competition’s history, will be setting out to claim the trophy for a second time in three seasons and the journey begins at Old Trafford.As there has been no announcement with regard to appointing a permanent or interim head coach, Fletcher will oversee today’s cup tie at home to Brighton and his task is to ensure United are in the hat for tomorrow’s fourth round draw.As for the Seagulls, they are back in Manchester just four days after holding Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier…

Pompey are just one point clear of the relegation places, with Norwich and Oxford United looming large in the rear-view mirror.They have won six of their 24 league outings so far, and were on the receiving end of a 5-0 hiding from Bristol City last time out.A win today would see them improve on last year’s FA Cup campaign, too, after they were dismissed at the first time of asking by Manchester United last season.It remains to be seen whether Arteta will be able to call on Piero Hincapie for the match after he limped off at the Emirates on…

Tosin Adarabioyo doubled Chelsea’s lead after the interval, only for Miles Leaburn to cut the Charlton deficit in half.Chelsea then pulled away, Rosenior undoubtedly pleased about the threat his side possessed on the break as they scored goals three, four and five through Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and, from the penalty spot, Enzo Fernandez.Winning start to Rosenior eraPerformances are important, but not so much as getting the job done when your first match in charge is against lower league opposition.Facundo Buonanotte kicked off the Rosenior era at the Valley, where the new head coach spent most of his time stood…