Espanyol vs Barcelona – Match preview and team news
Barcelona begin 2026 with a trip to the RCDE Stadium to face local rivals Espanyol in the Catalan derby.
Both sides arrive in exceptional form, though it's Barcelona who boast the better record in this fixture. Hansi Flick's league leaders are aiming to extend their...
Mikel Arteta gives Declan Rice injury update for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Declan Rice remains a doubt for Arsenal's clash with Bournemouth this weekend.
Rice missed the midweek win over Aston Villa after sustaining a knee issue against Brighton on December 17th. The England international is due to train on Friday, though...
Manchester United boss excited to experience Leeds rivalry
Ruben Amorim has said he is excited to experience the rivalry when Manchester United face Leeds this weekend.
Manchester United make the trip to face Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday, as the two fierce rivals collide for the first time this season.
United head...
Amorim rules out Manchester United signings this month
Ruben Amorim has ruled out potential new arrivals at Manchester United in the January transfer window.
Manchester United have been linked with adding to the squad this month, to combat a raft of injuries and the AFCON absences of Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad...
MLS side offer Harvey Elliott Aston Villa escape route
Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC are prepared to offer Harvey Elliott an escape route from Aston Villa.
Elliott joined Aston Villa on loan from Liverpool in the summer but has struggled for first-team football.
Villa want to terminate the loan arrangement, to avoid paying a...
Ex-England pair back Adam Wharton for big World Cup role
Former England internationals Jermaine Jenas and Chris Waddle have backed Adam Wharton for a big role at next summer's World Cup.
Wharton has impressed at Crystal Palace this season with the midfielder ranking sixth in the Premier League for expected assists.
The 21-year-old has won three...
Johnson and Solomon to form part of Tottenham exits
Brennan Johnson and Manor Solomon are set to leave Tottenham Hotspur in the upcoming days as Thomas Frank reshapes his squad.
Johnson is on the verge of an exit, after Crystal Palace agreed a £35m deal to sign the Welshman.
The winger was Tottenham's leading scorer...
West Ham close in on triple transfer deal
West Ham United are closing in on a triple transfer deal as part of an active start to the January transfer window.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side are 18th in the Premier League and keen to strengthen the squad in their survival bid. The focus for...
Newcastle not looking at Manchester City goalkeeper due to wage demands
Newcastle United are not prepared to renew their interest in signing James Trafford, due to the Manchester City goalkeeper's wage demands.
Eddie Howe had pushed to sign Trafford from former club Burnley in the summer, but late interest from Manchester City saw the goalkeeper head...
Manchester United weigh up Jean-Phillipe Mateta move
Manchester United are monitoring Jean-Phillipe Mateta's contract situation at Crystal Palace.
Mateta has entered the final 18 months of his deal at Selhurst Park with no public progress on a potential extension.
The 28-year-old is understood to be exploring his options, following an impressive period in...