Recent News from The Telegraph (Include All Sources)
Arne Slot: It is special for Liverpool to beat ‘pain in the arse’ Real Madrid
Watch: Conor Bradley’s crunch tackle on Kylian Mbappe – and why it really mattered
Ruud van Nistelrooy to be named new Leicester City manager
Ruben Amorim fires Marcus Rashford warning: ‘He has to really want it’
Leicester City owner confronts players over ‘disrespectful’ Christmas party video
Pep Guardiola’s bloodied face offers fleeting window into a tortured soul
Man Utd fans’ fury at ‘offensive’ ticket hikes in Sir Jim Ratcliffe cost drive
Frank Lampard to be named Coventry City manager after Mark Robins’ surprise sacking
The curious lack of left-footers in English women’s football
Platini, Rossi and Boniek: The night star-studded Juventus put Aston Villa to the sword
Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth battered 6-1 – ‘it can’t carry on like this’
David Coote under FA gambling investigation after ‘discussing booking before match’
Anatomy of Man City’s utter capitulation: Gvardiol’s nightmare and Guardiola’s shocking tactics
‘Weak, frail, an absolute disaster’: Alan Shearer leads stunned reactions to Man City collapse
Gabriel mocks Gyokeres goal celebration as revenge for Xhaka moment – but gets it wrong
Arne Slot on Mohamed Salah future: He is ‘more in than out’ of my plans
Jude Bellingham claims he was made ‘a scapegoat’ for England’s Euro 2024 final failure
Barbra Banda’s BBC award is proof women are being trolled
Football’s loss is LinkedIn’s gain as Gareth Southgate appears done with the dugout
Brighton make £60m-rated Evan Ferguson available on loan in January
Michael Owen interview: If Trent Alexander-Arnold wants to talk Real Madrid, he has my number
BBC names player withdrawn from tournament over high testosterone as Women’s Footballer of the Year
How bad would it have to get for Man City to sack Pep Guardiola?
Watch: How Ruben Amorim will turbocharge Manchester United to avoid ‘suffering’
The end of Kevin De Bruyne? Man City future in doubt after ‘most frustrating injury of my career’
Gabriel Jesus vs Viktor Gyokeres: Arsenal striker has chance to prove he is not yesterday’s man
Tottenham could be forced into January goalkeeper move after Guglielmo Vicario fractures ankle
Pep Guardiola warns Man City players: Your legacy is on the line
Emma Hayes: I will not sing God Save the King or Star-Spangled Banner – I will hum them instead
Ed Sheeran apologises for crashing Ruben Amorim interview: ‘I feel a bit of a b---end’
Headbutts, fan clashes and viral clips make Roy Keane the jewel in Sky Sports crown
St James’ Park is Newcastle’s soul – leaving would be a terrible mistake
Mohamed Salah on Liverpool future: I am more out than in
It took Ed Sheeran to kill off the Ruben Amorim love-in on Sky Sports
Ruben Amorim warns ‘overthinking’ Manchester United players ‘we are going to suffer’
The four big changes made by Ruben Amorim in first Manchester United outing
Watch: Roy Keane tells Ipswich fan to meet him in ‘car park’ after angry exchange
Gary Lineker accused of ‘shameful contempt for women’ after support for anti-Israel article
Steve Cooper stunned by Leicester sacking with Graham Potter a likely contender
Chelsea suffocate Manchester United as momentum under Sonia Bompastor gathers pace
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In recent football news, Manchester City has made significant headlines by securing a deal with Lens for Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov. The 20-year-old has joined the Premier League champions on a four-and-a-half-year deal, becoming the first Uzbek player in the league. This move is notable not only for Man City's aim to bolster their defense but also marks a remarkable step in the visibility of Uzbekistan football on the international stage.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur is grappling with managerial challenges as Ange Postecoglou faces increasing scrutiny due to the team's performance. Spurs, currently positioned 15th in the Premier League table, have lost 12 of their 22 matches, putting Postecoglou under pressure. This comes alongside the club's pursuit of offensive reinforcements, signaling a potentially pivotal moment in their season's trajectory.
On the transfer front, Arsenal is reportedly intensifying its efforts to secure Salzburg's Benjamin Sesko. The Gunners are prepared to offer around £59 million for the striker, a move aimed at outbidding Barcelona. This indicates Arsenal's serious intent to strengthen their offensive lineup during the January transfer window.
Further transfer news sees Juventus exploring a loan option for Newcastle United's defender Lloyd Kelly, signaling strategic moves among Europe's top clubs to enhance their squads mid-season. In other news, former Chelsea star Wayne Bridge has withdrawn from a scheduled boxing fight against YouTuber KSI following a controversial jibe involving John Terry, highlighting the intersection of personal affairs and public engagement in sports personalities' lives.
Overall, the football world is buzzing with significant transactions, managerial undercurrents, and personal dramas as clubs navigate the mid-season period with an eye on strengthening their rosters and securing competitive advantages.
| 1 | Liverpool | 21 | 30 | 50 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 3 | Nottingham Forest | 22 | 11 | 44 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 22 | 15 | 38 |
| 5 | Newcastle | 22 | 12 | 38 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 21 | 15 | 37 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 22 | 10 | 37 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 22 | -1 | 36 |
| 9 | Brighton | 22 | 5 | 34 |
| 10 | Fulham | 22 | 4 | 33 |
| 11 | Brentford | 22 | 1 | 28 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 22 | -3 | 27 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 22 | -5 | 26 |
| 14 | West Ham | 22 | -16 | 26 |
| 15 | Tottenham | 22 | 10 | 24 |
| 16 | Everton | 21 | -10 | 20 |
| 17 | Wolves | 21 | -17 | 16 |
| 18 | Ipswich | 22 | -23 | 16 |
| 19 | Leicester | 22 | -25 | 14 |
| 20 | Southampton | 22 | -35 | 6 |
| 1 | Real Madrid | 20 | 27 | 46 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 20 | 21 | 44 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 20 | 29 | 39 |
| 4 | Athletic Club | 20 | 13 | 39 |
| 5 | Villarreal | 19 | 3 | 30 |
| 6 | Mallorca | 19 | -2 | 30 |
| 7 | Real Sociedad | 20 | 3 | 28 |
| 8 | Girona | 20 | 1 | 28 |
| 9 | Sevilla | 20 | -6 | 26 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano | 20 | 0 | 26 |
| 11 | Osasuna | 20 | -5 | 26 |
| 12 | Real Betis | 20 | -4 | 25 |
| 13 | Celta Vigo | 20 | -3 | 24 |
| 14 | Leganes | 20 | -10 | 22 |
| 15 | Las Palmas | 20 | -8 | 22 |
| 16 | Getafe | 20 | -3 | 20 |
| 17 | Alaves | 20 | -8 | 20 |
| 18 | Espanyol | 20 | -13 | 19 |
| 19 | Valencia | 20 | -10 | 16 |
| 20 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
| 1 | Napoli | 21 | 21 | 50 |
| 2 | Inter | 20 | 33 | 47 |
| 3 | Atalanta | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 4 | Lazio | 21 | 9 | 39 |
| 5 | Juventus | 21 | 17 | 37 |
| 6 | Bologna | 20 | 6 | 33 |
| 7 | Fiorentina | 20 | 12 | 33 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 20 | 8 | 31 |
| 9 | AS Roma | 21 | 4 | 27 |
| 10 | Udinese | 20 | -5 | 26 |
| 11 | Torino | 21 | -5 | 23 |
| 12 | Genoa | 21 | -12 | 23 |
| 13 | Cagliari | 21 | -11 | 21 |
| 14 | Lecce | 21 | -21 | 20 |
| 15 | Empoli | 21 | -8 | 20 |
| 16 | Parma | 21 | -10 | 20 |
| 17 | Como | 20 | -11 | 19 |
| 18 | Verona | 21 | -23 | 19 |
| 19 | Venezia | 21 | -15 | 15 |
| 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 | 18 | 8 | 28 |
| 7 | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | 8 | 27 |
| 8 | SC Freiburg | 18 | -9 | 27 |
| 9 | Werder Bremen | 18 | -3 | 26 |
| 10 | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 1 | 25 |
| 11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 18 | -2 | 24 |
| 12 | FC Augsburg | 18 | -12 | 22 |
| 13 | Union Berlin | 18 | -8 | 20 |
| 14 | FC St. Pauli | 18 | -7 | 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 |
