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![Irreplaceable Virgil van Dijk remains Liverpool’s keystone and spirit animal](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Irreplaceable Virgil van Dijk remains Liverpool’s keystone and spirit animal
![FA Cup third-round draw: holders Manchester United visit Arsenal](img/footballitarian.jpg)
FA Cup third-round draw: holders Manchester United visit Arsenal
![West Ham may approach Sergio Conceição to replace Julen Lopetegui](img/footballitarian.jpg)
West Ham may approach Sergio Conceição to replace Julen Lopetegui
![Saudi Arabia makes 900 sponsor deals in 2034 World Cup preparation](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Saudi Arabia makes 900 sponsor deals in 2034 World Cup preparation
![FA Cup third round draw](img/footballitarian.jpg)
FA Cup third round draw
![‘Special talent’ Leny Yoro in line for overdue Manchester United debut](img/footballitarian.jpg)
‘Special talent’ Leny Yoro in line for overdue Manchester United debut
![Ipswich reveal captain Sam Morsy chose not to wear rainbow armband](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Ipswich reveal captain Sam Morsy chose not to wear rainbow armband
![Barcelona’s edge gone as Las Palmas write their own history at anniversary party](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Barcelona’s edge gone as Las Palmas write their own history at anniversary party
![Arne Slot and Liverpool are perfect match, says Virgil van Dijk](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Arne Slot and Liverpool are perfect match, says Virgil van Dijk
![A stunning lack of artfulness on another day to forget for Manchester City](img/footballitarian.jpg)
A stunning lack of artfulness on another day to forget for Manchester City
![Luis Enrique can no longer hide behind ‘The Project’ – PSG need wins](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Luis Enrique can no longer hide behind ‘The Project’ – PSG need wins
![Man City are spiralling. But what would it take for Guardiola to get the sack?](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Man City are spiralling. But what would it take for Guardiola to get the sack?
![At least 56 people killed in crush at Guinea football stadium](img/footballitarian.jpg)
At least 56 people killed in crush at Guinea football stadium
![Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he will prioritise results over style at Leicester](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he will prioritise results over style at Leicester
![Wiegman ready to make Lionesses ‘uncomfortable’ in push for Euro 2025](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Wiegman ready to make Lionesses ‘uncomfortable’ in push for Euro 2025
![Sahin’s sober Dortmund finally click but canny Kompany has the answer](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Sahin’s sober Dortmund finally click but canny Kompany has the answer
![Is the Premier League title already Liverpool’s to lose?](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Is the Premier League title already Liverpool’s to lose?
![Edoardo Bove’s collapse gives a new lesson on what really matters in life](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Edoardo Bove’s collapse gives a new lesson on what really matters in life
![How the Guardian ranked the 100 best female footballers in the world 2024](img/footballitarian.jpg)
How the Guardian ranked the 100 best female footballers in the world 2024
![Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
![Every Women’s Championship match to be shown live on YouTube next season](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Every Women’s Championship match to be shown live on YouTube next season
![Matildas get glimpse of what is possible with Brazil’s depth of emerging talent](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Matildas get glimpse of what is possible with Brazil’s depth of emerging talent
![Pep’s men look lost as his once impregnable football dynasty falls apart](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Pep’s men look lost as his once impregnable football dynasty falls apart
!['Maybe I deserve to be sacked': Guardiola laments loss as Slot has 'no empathy'](img/footballitarian.jpg)
'Maybe I deserve to be sacked': Guardiola laments loss as Slot has 'no empathy'
![Pep Guardiola says he ‘expected more’ of Anfield after sack chants](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Pep Guardiola says he ‘expected more’ of Anfield after sack chants
![Manchester United fans protest 'unethical' increase in ticket prices](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Manchester United fans protest 'unethical' increase in ticket prices
![European football: McTominay boosts Napoli title bid, Real Madrid sink Getafe](img/footballitarian.jpg)
European football: McTominay boosts Napoli title bid, Real Madrid sink Getafe
![Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City: player ratings from Anfield](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City: player ratings from Anfield
![Dominant Liverpool sink Manchester City to land major blow in title race](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Dominant Liverpool sink Manchester City to land major blow in title race
![Fiorentina’s Edoardo Bove taken to hospital after collapsing on pitch](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Fiorentina’s Edoardo Bove taken to hospital after collapsing on pitch
![‘I will be judged on the place we finish’: Amorim realistic on Champions League](img/footballitarian.jpg)
‘I will be judged on the place we finish’: Amorim realistic on Champions League
![Philippe Clement reveals Neraysho Kasanwirjo blow after Rangers win](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Philippe Clement reveals Neraysho Kasanwirjo blow after Rangers win
![Rashford and Zirkzee shine in United’s Amorim project against Everton](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Rashford and Zirkzee shine in United’s Amorim project against Everton
![Cole Palmer’s party piece adds gloss as Chelsea compound Aston Villa’s worries](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Cole Palmer’s party piece adds gloss as Chelsea compound Aston Villa’s worries
![Tom Cairney equalises but then sees red as Fulham earn point at Tottenham](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Tom Cairney equalises but then sees red as Fulham earn point at Tottenham
![Liverpool v Manchester City: Premier League](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Liverpool v Manchester City: Premier League
![Manchester United v Everton, Chelsea v Aston Villa and more: Premier League](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Manchester United v Everton, Chelsea v Aston Villa and more: Premier League
![Emma Hayes says she understands booing of USWNT player Korbin Albert](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Emma Hayes says she understands booing of USWNT player Korbin Albert
![Brave Matildas defeated by Brazil in thrilling women’s international](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Brave Matildas defeated by Brazil in thrilling women’s international
![Wayne Rooney fighting to save Plymouth Argyle job after latest defeat](img/footballitarian.jpg)
Wayne Rooney fighting to save Plymouth Argyle job after latest defeat
Generated by AI (2 hours ago)
In recent football news, several key stories have captured attention. Chelsea is reportedly looking for a replacement for Fofana, aiming to sign a player compared to a hybrid of Gabriel and Saliba with a substantial £67m price tag. On the other side, Celtic has shown ambition by submitting a significant bid to sign an "incredible" player deemed an upgrade on Maeda, although their £10m offer was turned down by a Premier League side.
Arsenal's performance in their match against Aston Villa has brought focus onto a few players, particularly a star who lost the ball 18 times, drawing criticism and calls for changes in the lineup. Meanwhile, Spurs are in discussions to sign a talent touted as the next Harry Kane, showcasing their intent to build for the future.
Injuries have plagued Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta highlighting the team's crippling injury list following a draw with Aston Villa. The situation has put Arsenal in a challenging position, impacting their title hopes. Elsewhere, Manchester United is making moves in the transfer market, considering an improved bid from Real Betis for Antony and turning their attention towards Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, indicating a strategic approach to strengthen their squad.
These developments suggest an intensely competitive atmosphere among clubs to secure talents that can change their fortunes. Chelsea's ambitious pursuit, Celtic's transfer endeavors, Arsenal's challenges on the pitch and in terms of squad depth, alongside Manchester United's tactical maneuvers in the transfer market, outline the dynamic state of European football as teams vie for glory and improvement.
1 | Liverpool | 21 | 30 | 50 |
2 | Arsenal | 22 | 22 | 44 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 21 | 10 | 41 |
4 | Newcastle | 22 | 12 | 38 |
5 | Chelsea | 21 | 15 | 37 |
6 | Bournemouth | 22 | 10 | 37 |
7 | Aston Villa | 22 | -1 | 36 |
8 | Manchester City | 21 | 9 | 35 |
9 | Fulham | 22 | 4 | 33 |
10 | Brighton | 21 | 3 | 31 |
11 | Brentford | 22 | 1 | 28 |
12 | Crystal Palace | 22 | -3 | 27 |
13 | Manchester United | 21 | -3 | 26 |
14 | West Ham | 22 | -16 | 26 |
15 | Tottenham | 21 | 11 | 24 |
16 | Everton | 20 | -11 | 17 |
17 | Wolves | 21 | -17 | 16 |
18 | Ipswich | 21 | -17 | 16 |
19 | Leicester | 22 | -25 | 14 |
20 | Southampton | 21 | -34 | 6 |
1 | Atletico Madrid | 20 | 21 | 44 |
2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 24 | 43 |
3 | Barcelona | 20 | 29 | 39 |
4 | Athletic Club | 19 | 12 | 36 |
5 | Villarreal | 19 | 3 | 30 |
6 | Mallorca | 19 | -2 | 30 |
7 | Real Sociedad | 19 | 4 | 28 |
8 | Girona | 20 | 1 | 28 |
9 | Sevilla | 20 | -6 | 26 |
10 | Rayo Vallecano | 19 | 0 | 25 |
11 | Real Betis | 20 | -4 | 25 |
12 | Osasuna | 19 | -5 | 25 |
13 | Celta Vigo | 19 | -2 | 24 |
14 | Leganes | 20 | -10 | 22 |
15 | Las Palmas | 19 | -5 | 22 |
16 | Getafe | 20 | -3 | 20 |
17 | Alaves | 20 | -8 | 20 |
18 | Espanyol | 20 | -13 | 19 |
19 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
20 | Valencia | 19 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Napoli | 21 | 21 | 50 |
2 | Inter | 19 | 31 | 44 |
3 | Atalanta | 21 | 22 | 43 |
4 | Juventus | 21 | 17 | 37 |
5 | Lazio | 20 | 6 | 36 |
6 | Bologna | 20 | 6 | 33 |
7 | Fiorentina | 19 | 12 | 32 |
8 | AC Milan | 20 | 8 | 31 |
9 | AS Roma | 21 | 4 | 27 |
10 | Udinese | 20 | -5 | 26 |
11 | Genoa | 21 | -12 | 23 |
12 | Torino | 20 | -5 | 22 |
13 | Lecce | 20 | -18 | 20 |
14 | Empoli | 20 | -6 | 20 |
15 | Como | 20 | -11 | 19 |
16 | Verona | 20 | -20 | 19 |
17 | Parma | 20 | -10 | 19 |
18 | Cagliari | 20 | -14 | 18 |
19 | Venezia | 20 | -15 | 14 |
20 | Monza | 21 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Bayern Munich | 18 | 41 | 45 |
2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 18 | 20 | 41 |
3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18 | 18 | 36 |
4 | VfB Stuttgart | 18 | 10 | 32 |
5 | RB Leipzig | 18 | 5 | 31 |
6 | FSV Mainz 05 | 17 | 9 | 28 |
7 | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | 8 | 27 |
8 | SC Freiburg | 18 | -9 | 27 |
9 | Werder Bremen | 17 | -1 | 26 |
10 | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 1 | 25 |
11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 18 | -2 | 24 |
12 | FC Augsburg | 17 | -14 | 19 |
13 | FC St. Pauli | 18 | -7 | 17 |
14 | Union Berlin | 17 | -9 | 17 |
15 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 18 | -12 | 17 |
16 | FC Heidenheim | 18 | -15 | 14 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 18 | -20 | 11 |
18 | Vfl Bochum | 18 | -23 | 10 |