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Thuram out, Martinez back in Inter squad ahead of trip to Verona
Marcus Thuram will not feature for Inter Milan in their upcoming Serie A match against Verona, set for Sunday at 11:30 GMT at the Stadio Bentegodi. The French attacker has been out of action for nearly a month due to a muscular injury that has taken longer than anticipated to heal. Although he recently resumed…
Read MoreSpalletti returns to Serie A as Juventus appoint new head coach
Luciano Spalletti has been named as Juventus’ manager until the end of the current campaign. The 66-year-old takes over from Igor Tudor, who was dismissed following the team’s loss to Lazio on Sunday. Tudor had stepped in last March to succeed Thiago Motta but departed after enduring eight consecutive matches without victory. His short tenure…
Read MoreMan Utd take cautious approach with Martinez comeback
Manchester United will not be hurrying Lisandro Martinez back into action despite the center-back’s return to full training following knee surgery. The Argentine international has been sidelined since February after sustaining a cruciate ligament injury during the home loss to Crystal Palace. It was the fourth major setback of his United career, coming after previous…
Read MoreCrystal Palace face hectic schedule after Carabao Cup progress
Crystal Palace are set for an exhausting December after advancing to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Their 3-0 triumph over Liverpool on Wednesday secured a last-eight tie against Arsenal, to be held during the week starting 15 December. The packed calendar means Palace are due to play four matches in just eight days. They will host…
Read MoreSlot’s risky rotation ends in Liverpool’s home defeat to Palace
Liverpool’s hopes of progressing in the Carabao Cup ended with a 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace as Arne Slot’s heavily altered line-up struggled to cope at Anfield. The Reds’ boss, who made ten changes from the team that lost at Brentford, entrusted three teenagers from the start and filled his bench with more academy…
Read MoreCity recover from early shock to reach Carabao Cup quarters
Manchester City advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after overturning an early deficit to defeat Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium. The Championship side stunned their visitors when Goncalo Franco produced a stunning finish, curling a 20-yard effort into the top corner following Josh Key’s assist after Melker Widell’s neat pass out wide. Widell almost…
Read MoreNewcastle eliminate Tottenham to book Carabao Cup quarter-final spot
Newcastle United advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at St. James’ Park, thanks to headed goals from Fabian Schar and Nick Woltemade. The home side struck first midway through the opening half when Schar rose unchallenged to nod in Sandro Tonali’s corner, with Lucas Bergvall unable to challenge the Swiss…
Read MoreNapoli edge Lecce to extend Serie A lead
Napoli opened up a three-point cushion at the top of Serie A after grinding out a narrow triumph over Lecce. The breakthrough came in the 69th minute when David Neres swung in a free kick and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa rose highest to glance his header past the goalkeeper from close range. Before that, the hosts…
Read MoreBrentford brush aside Grimsby to reach Carabao Cup last eight
Brentford secured a fourth Carabao Cup quarter-final in six years after sweeping aside Grimsby Town in a commanding display at Blundell Park. The League Two hosts had captured national attention earlier in the competition with a stunning win over Manchester United, but they were unable to repeat their heroics against a much-rotated Premier League side.…
Read MoreFulham survive Wycombe scare to reach EFL Cup quarter-finals
Fulham narrowly avoided elimination from the EFL Cup after edging League One side Wycombe Wanderers 5-4 on penalties. The visitors were forced to work hard at Craven Cottage after conceding inside the opening minutes. Ex-Fulham forward Cauley Woodrow silenced the home crowd with a precise low drive from outside the box just four minutes in.…
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