In recent football news, a lot of attention has been on Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. After being left out of the team's last four games, Rashford has been recalled to the squad by manager Ruben Amorim for the upcoming clash with Newcastle United. Rashford's future at Manchester United has been uncertain, with reports of interest from three Saudi clubs, but it seems the club's board, along with Amorim, will make a joint decision on whether he stays.

In other news, Barcelona faces the risk of losing Dani Olmo, their £50 million star from RB Leipzig, after losing an appeal to register him permanently, putting him on the verge of becoming a free agent. This development adds to the challenges facing the club as they aim to navigate registration and financial fair play regulations.

The Premier League continues to enthrall fans with its series of matches. Notably, upcoming fixtures include Aston Villa v Brighton, Ipswich v Chelsea, and Manchester United v Newcastle, with teams looking to end the year on a high note. Chelsea, in particular, is seeking redemption in their match against Ipswich after a recent defeat to Fulham.

Moreover, the football world mourns the sudden passing of former Newcastle United academy talent Michael Newberry on his 27th birthday. Newcastle United, along with the wider football community, has paid tribute to Newberry, remembering his contributions to the sport.

Lastly, the Carabao Cup is set to introduce a trial where referees will explain VAR decisions to the crowd inside stadiums. This pilot, beginning with the semi-final between Arsenal and Newcastle United, marks a significant move towards increasing transparency and understanding of VAR decisions among fans.