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6+ min ago (614+ words) Newcastle continue their Carabao Cup defence with a quarter-final tie against Fulham tonight. The Magpies, who beat Liverpool in last season's final at Wembley to end a long wait to win a major trophy, are bidding to reach the semi-final for a third time in four seasons. Having already beaten Bradford and Tottenham, Eddie Howe will hope home advantage proves decisive once again as he attempts to deliver more silverware. Standing in their way is a Fulham side that beat Bristol City and Cambridge before requiring a penalty shootout to squeeze past League One Wycombe in round four. The Cottagers were last at this stage of the competition in the 2023-24 campaign, beating Everton on penalties before losing to eventual winners Liverpool in the semi-final. Here's everything you need to know about the game" Newcastle vs Fulham is scheduled for a…...

15+ min ago (510+ words) Crystal Palace will hope to improve the mood around the club and secure a place in the Conference League last 16 by beating KuPS. Crystal Palace will hope to clinch their place in the top eight of the Conference League table when they round off their league phase campaign against KuPS. The Eagles are a point outside the top eight and automatic qualification to the last 16. However, with two of the teams above them, Mainz and Samsunspor, facing each other, a win would be enough to ensure Palace do not have contest a two-legged tie in the play-off round. Palace emphatically dispatched Shelbourne last week, but followed that performance up with a 3-0 Premier League loss to Manchester City. And it's fair to say the mood around the club is unlikely to have improved since that loss, with reports emerging this week…...

18+ min ago (942+ words) The'Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in just a few days time and while it gives us some winter international football to relish, it also gives Premier League managers plenty of selection headaches. A total of 32 Premier League players are currently making their way to Africa ahead of the tournament's first game on Sunday but when one door closes, another one opens and there will be plenty of players hoping to make the most of some of the absences. Manchester United's 4-4 draw against Bournemouth gave a sneak peek of how Ruben Amorim may choose to line up once some of his key players depart for AFCON. The Old Trafford side are the most impacted team behind Sunderland, losing Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo from their starting line-up while Noussair Mazraoui is also departing. Those players' absences are not direct competition…...

22+ min ago (466+ words) Some of the Premier League's biggest stars will by fighting for Afcon glory MOHAMED SALAH and Bryan Mbeumo have both been tipped for early Afcon exits by a supercomputer simulation. Liverpool and Manchester United will both be watching closely with hopes of their stars returning in one piece. And if the tech's prediction is anything to go by, a shock group-stage exit for Cameroon would send Mbeumo back to Old Trafford in early January. Salah may be back at Anfield soon afterwards, with Egypt predicted to fall to Comoros in a shock last-16 result. With two heavyweight nations out of the picture, host nation Morocco are backed to clinch their first Afcon title in half a century. The supercomputer produced by BookmakersCameroun.com has Cameroon losing all three of their Group F games and crashing out of the tournament. Bruno…...

29+ min ago (313+ words) Enzo Maresca had come under scrutiny after his unexpected, somewhat cryptic remark had dominated the aftermath of Chelsea's win against Everton as well as the build-up to this encounter, with the Italian clearly irritated when he was repeatedly asked to clarify his comment during a pre-match news conference on Monday. That was a distraction, but ultimately, not enough to derail Chelsea here. Even with 11 changes from the Everton game, Maresca was able to name a strong line-up with the likes of "100m midfielder Moises Caicedo recalled, while the bench was worth close to "400m. Unimpressed by a first half in which his side barely troubled their lower-league opponents, the head coach brought on Garnacho and Joao Pedro at the interval. Their introduction immediately added a purpose and sharpness the Chelsea attack had been lacking, with Alejandro Garnacho forcing Cardiff goalkeeper Nathan Trott…...

34+ min ago (350+ words) Antoine Semenyo's impressive rise at Bournemouth has not gone unnoticed, with several of the Premier League's biggest clubs now positioning themselves for a potential move. According to a trusted source on X, both Liverpool and Manchester City have already agreed personal terms with the Bournemouth attacker, placing them firmly at the front of the queue should a formal transfer materialise. Manchester United, meanwhile, are understood to be monitoring the situation closely but have so far limited their involvement to initial enquiries. Semenyo has been one of Bournemouth's best performers this season, scoring seven goals in the Premier League, with his latest coming against Man United in a 4-4 draw at Old Trafford on Monday. Capable of operating on either wing or through the middle, the Ghana international has earned praise for his work rate, direct running, and growing end product. Liverpool's…...

48+ min ago (526+ words) Micky van de Ven has spoken about how he turned down Arne Slot's transfer approach when the Liverpool coach was at Feyenoord, while also naming Alexander Isak his toughest Premier League opponent. Since arriving from Wolfsburg in 2023, the Tottenham defender has been steadily improving and is now among the best defenders in the Premier League. Slot has long been an admirer and Van de Ven has spoken more about how he turned down his compatriot's advances when he was choosing between PSV, Wolfsburg and Slot's Feyenoord. It was deadline day of 2021 when the young defender left FC Volendam for the Bundesliga, and he had already gained the respect of Slot. "At that point of deadline day it was the most chaotic day I've ever had in my life," Van de Ven told The Overlap. "Van Bommel, he was at Wolfsburg....

48+ min ago (1009+ words) There are three England linchpins in a top four headed by a Real Madrid star, while Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United all have talking to do" No one is panicking yet about the looming prospect of these lads walking away, especially with these players a year closer to free agency. But if negotiations haven't already started, then clubs certainly need to be contact with the agents of these 20 stars that we've ranked in order of value according to Transfermarkt" United, or anyone else offering the midfielder a contract, should include a clause to rein in his idiot brother. There is little chance of Mainoo re-signing with his boyhood club while Ruben Amorim continues to use him so sparingly. Jones' renewal is said to be on Liverpool's to-do list since the midfielder remains one of the first-team squad's lowest-paid players…...

49+ min ago (447+ words) Manchester City remain the benchmark in European football. Their dominance is built on tactical discipline, squad depth, and an ability to control games against any opponent. Key reasons for their title chances: Manchester City have proven they can handle pressure at the highest level, making them a leading contender once again. Real Madrid are synonymous with the Champions League. No club understands this competition better, and their ability to rise in decisive moments continues to separate them from the rest. Why Real Madrid are always dangerous: Even when not at their best, Real Madrid often find a way to progress, which makes them a constant threat to win the tournament. Bayern Munich consistently deliver strong performances in Europe. Their attacking intensity and physical presence make them one of the most feared sides in the competition. Strengths that support their title…...

54+ min ago (467+ words) Liverpool head to Tottenham facing an uncomfortable selection picture, with up to seven senior players potentially unavailable. Credit goes to The Express for outlining the scale of the issue, and the report paints a picture of a squad being stretched at a demanding point of the season under Arne Slot. Slot already admitted the strain after the recent 2-0 win over Brighton, a match that brought three points but little relief. "Arne Slot lamented having only 13 outfield players available for the Reds" recent clash with Brighton," a detail that underlines how fine the margins have become. Even with Hugo Ekitike"s brace settling that contest, the physical toll was evident almost immediately. Szoboszlai"s ankle problem also raised concern. Slot noted, "And Dom (Szoboszlai), it was his ankle. It didn"t look great when I just saw him. But he has…...