Ligue 1

Liverpool host West Ham at Anfield on Wednesday night in the third round of the EFL Cup as Arne Slot’s men look to continue their impressive start to the 2024/25 campaign.  The Reds have won all but one of their games this season and it has left a good feeling around the Merseyside club as they begin the defence of …

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Leeds United cannot ‘rely’ on striker Patrick Bamford to stay fit enough to lead the line for them this season. That’s the view of the club’s former goalkeeper, Paul Robinson, who has been assessing the club’s forward options. Bamford has been with the Whites since the summer of 2018 and made a strong start to life at Elland Road, scoring …

Man United are ready to hold talks with Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo over new deals as the Premier League club looks to keep hold of the talented youngsters long-term.  According to Sky Sports, the Manchester club plans to offer Mainoo and Diallo new deals but they will need to reach an agreement before any contracts are signed. The two players …

Former Aston Villa scout Bryan King believes the club could be lining up the sale of either Ollie Watkins or Jhon Duran in the near future.  Watkins enjoyed a wonderful 2023/24 campaign, registering 27 goals and 13 assists across all competitions. The 28-year-old already has three goals in five Premier League appearances this season following his heroics for England in …

Celtic and Rangers supporters will occupy the vast majority of seats at the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November, the SPFL confirmed this afternoon. Nicolas Kuhn of Celtic celebrates with team mates Paulo Bernardo, Arne Engels & Adam Idah after scoring to give Celtic a 4-2 lead. Celtic v Falkirk, Premier Sports …

Enzo Maresca has admitted he would love to field all of Chelsea’s attacking talents at once but isn’t sure he could find the right defensive balance.  Christopher Nkunku helped himself to a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed League Two side Barrow in the EFL Cup on Tuesday night. In Premier League play, meanwhile, Nicolas Jackson is the Blues’ top scorer with …

The future of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool remains up in the air and should the 25-year-old leave Anfield at the end of the season, the Merseyside club already have a replacement lined up ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.  Alexander-Arnold’s contract with Liverpool expires in 2025 and there has been no sign of a new one being offered to the right-back. …

West Ham United are currently 14th in the league after winning four points from their first five games of the season. The Hammers entered the season with optimism and hope of a brighter future after the departure of David Moyes and the arrival of Julen Lopetegui. The new manager received the backing from the club to spend money on new …

West Ham United are currently 14th in the league after winning four points from their first five games of the season. The Hammers entered the season with optimism and hope of a brighter future after the departure of David Moyes and the arrival of Julen Lopetegui. The new manager received the backing from the club to spend money on new …