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Marc Guéhi, Leon Goretzka, Ethan Nwaneri, Vinicius Junior and Vitinha all feature in the gossip.

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Man Utd host Newcastle and Aston Villa visit Chelsea in Gameweek 18’s standout fixtures.

Gameweek 18 marks the penultimate round of fixtures in the first half of the 2025–26 Premier League, and also the division’s traditional ‘Boxing Day’ games. Tha

Mohamed Salah, Savinho, Antoine Semenyo, Jadon Sancho, Nico Williams and more feature in the gossip.

Major sagas are already developing in time for the January transfer window.

Liverpool’s recent resurgence has seen them rise up the standings.

Former Atlético Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta, now at Arsenal, has delivered some brilliant signings—and a few real duds—over the years.

One club would theoretically jump eight places in a world where VAR did not have a say.

Attacking midfielders offer something truly unique.

The Blues are no strangers to spending in January, though they have been focusing exclusively on younger players.

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A hectic beginning to 2026 awaits Enzo Maresca and Chelsea after their January schedule was fully confirmed.

Leading the table at Christmas doesn’t guarantee the title, but it’s usually a strong sign of where things are headed.

Arsenal were confirmed as Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final opponents after victory over Crystal Palace on penalties.

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Arsenal hold a narrow lead over Manchester City at the heart of the festive period.

There are plenty of big names likely who could be on the move over the winter period.

Bradley Barcola, Karim Adeyemi, Raheem Sterling, Joshua Zirkzee, Yan Diomande and more feature in the gossip.

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Enzo Maresca believes England manager Thomas Tuchel should consider attending the Chelsea and Aston Villa match on Saturday, which will feature a clash between Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers.

Some of the game’s greats have flown under the radar by living in the shadow of others.

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

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Kai Havertz has missed almost all of the season so far.

Man Utd sit sixth in the Premier League table after 18 games played.

The Catalans are exploring the market to reinforce the heart of their defense.

Arsenal had temporarily been leapfrogged by Manchester City, who played earlier in the day.

Liverpool were made to work hard by the Premier League’s bottom side.

Arsenal have been plunged into a fresh defensive injury crisis.

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