Amanda Langell

Amanda Langell

Joined: Sep 10, 2024

Amanda Langell is a Sports Illustrated FC freelance writer and editor. Born and raised in New York City, her first loves were the Yankees, the Rangers and Broadway before Real Madrid took over her life. Had it not been for her brother’s obsession with Cristiano Ronaldo, she would have never lived through so many magical Champions League nights 3,600 miles away from the Bernabéu. When she’s not consumed by Spanish and European soccer, she’s traveling, reading or losing her voice at a concert.

Vitinha remains a dream transfer for Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappé (left) and Jude Bellingham starred for Real Madrid this year.

Enzo Maresca will be shorthanded for his side’s trip to Manchester.

The pressure is on Mikel Arteta to lead Arsenal to victory on Tuesday evening.

Unai Emery is hoping to lead his club to its second victory over Arsenal this season.

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The Villans play Arsenal twice in the same month before even playing Nottingham Forest once.

Nathan Broadhead (left) got Wrexham on the scoresheet just before half-time.

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The Red Dragons are within striking distance of the Championship playoff spots.

Bruno Fernandes will miss the Red Devils’ final match of 2025.

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The Red Devils close out the calendar year against Wolves at Old Trafford.

Ricardo Pepi already has 10 goals to his name this season.

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Ricardo Pepi has found the back of the net 10 times in 2025–26 so far.

Arsenal topped the Premier League standings on Christmas.

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The Gunners are unbeaten in their last five matches against Brighton.

Nottingham Forest host Manchester City to close out the year.

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The Cityzens last dispatched Nottingham Forest in last season’s FA Cup semifinals.

Erling Haaland (left) and Phil Foden should have no trouble exploiting Forest’s defence.

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The Cityzens will hope to extend their seven-game winning streak in their final match of 2025.

The three powerhouses of Spanish football each have standout performers.

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Barcelona and Real Madrid players headline the star-studded XI.

Real Madrid rarely spend money in January but they could be tempted this season.

Chris Richards (center) could not continue in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals.

A familiar face will be back at Phil Parkinson’s disposal.

Xabi Alonso will be down a man once the new year kicks off.