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Man Utd’s Sacking of Ten Hag Throws a Wrench in Chelsea’s Game Plan for Sunday

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Man Utd's Sacking of Ten Hag Throws a Wrench in Chelsea’s Game Plan for Sunday

The recent dismissal of Erik ten Hag has disrupted Chelsea’s preparation for their upcoming Premier League clash with Manchester United, as Enzo Maresca’s analytical team had already invested substantial time studying United’s play style under the Dutch manager.

With Chelsea’s visit to Old Trafford next on the schedule, Maresca is now shifting focus to PSV matches from Ruud van Nistelrooy’s tenure to prepare for Sunday’s game.

If Ruben Amorim is appointed United’s manager in time, the analysis team may need to pivot once again to examine Sporting Lisbon’s style under the Portuguese coach.

Addressing the challenge ahead of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup match against Newcastle, Maresca shared: “I assume Ruud [will be in charge on Sunday]. He’s a friend. We played together at Malaga [in the 2011-12 season] and still keep in touch.

“We’ve begun watching PSV games. It’s a bit frustrating, as we had already analyzed plenty of United matches. I’m sad for Erik but happy for Ruud, and hopefully, I’ll see him on Sunday.”

Maresca also recalled last season’s Carabao Cup final, where Liverpool edged out Chelsea with a 1-0 win. When asked about Gary Neville’s comment branding Chelsea “billion-pound bottle jobs,” he said he hadn’t caught the remark.

Reflecting on Chelsea’s readiness, he added, “I remember they highlighted the difference in experience between Liverpool and Chelsea in finals. The gap was significant. You need to go through those moments and gain that experience.”

Additionally, Chelsea’s goalkeeping coach Hilario has drawn interest from Thomas Tuchel, now with the England national team. Currently, however, Hilario remains with Chelsea.

Chelsea’s second-choice goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen will start in the midweek cup match against Newcastle, with Robert Sanchez under pressure to secure his position as the club’s No. 1 keeper.

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Alphonso Davies’ Agent Sets Up Talks With Real Madrid And Man Utd After Bayern Fallout

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Alphonso Davies' Agent Sets Up Talks With Real Madrid And Man Utd After Bayern Fallout

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has been reinvigorated after a series of developments that suggest the Canadian defender’s future remains undecided. While Bayern had recently shown confidence in retaining Davies, Real Madrid has been given fresh hope of securing his signature.

Davies is unlikely to commit to any decision before January, allowing Real Madrid time to prepare an official contract offer.

According to Christian Falk via The Daily Briefing, Davies’ agent, Nedal Huoseh, was supposed to meet with Bayern officials in Munich.

However, the meeting was shifted to a virtual call, and Bayern’s Director of Football, Max Eberl, did not attend, reportedly frustrating Huoseh. This isn’t the first instance of strained relations between Bayern and Davies’ representative.

The next set of negotiations is now expected to happen in January. Although Bayern remains hopeful that Davies will sign a contract extension, Huoseh has scheduled meetings with both Manchester United and Real Madrid to review their offers.

Real Madrid’s current proposal is similar to Bayern’s, which could give Manchester United an edge if they table a significantly better offer. Despite Bayern’s push for a swift resolution, it appears the situation will extend into the new year.

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OFFICIAL: Mohamed Salah Is The EPL Player Of The Month For November

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Mo Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November, solidifying his status as one of the league's top performers. The Liverpool star outshone rivals Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ryan Gravenberch, Martin Ødegaard, João Pedro, Bukayo Saka, and Yoane Wissa to clinch the award. In November, Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to five of the team's seven goals through either scoring or assisting. His contributions helped the Reds secure victories in all three matches, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table. This marks the sixth time in his career that Salah has claimed the Player of the Month honor. He now stands alongside football icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time rankings. Salah is just one award away from matching the joint record of seven, currently held by Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero.

Mo Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November, solidifying his status as one of the league’s top performers.

The Liverpool star outshone rivals Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ryan Gravenberch, Martin Ødegaard, João Pedro, Bukayo Saka, and Yoane Wissa to clinch the award.

In November, Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to five of the team’s seven goals through either scoring or assisting.

His contributions helped the Reds secure victories in all three matches, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table.

This marks the sixth time in his career that Salah has claimed the Player of the Month honor.

He now stands alongside football icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time rankings. Salah is just one award away from matching the joint record of seven, currently held by Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero.

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William Saliba Delivers Huge Arsenal Boost With Clear Message On His Future

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William Saliba Delivers Huge Arsenal Boost With Clear Message On His Future

William Saliba has significantly boosted Arsenal by committing his future to the club. The French defender has been pivotal to Mikel Arteta’s squad since cementing his place in the starting lineup during the 2022-23 season.

At just 23 years old, Saliba has already surpassed 100 appearances for the Gunners and has featured in 13 Premier League matches this season as Arsenal chase the title.

His standout performances have reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants identifying him as a key transfer target.

Despite the speculation, Saliba, who is under contract until 2027, made it clear that he feels “at home” at Arsenal and has no intention of leaving.

When asked about his future, he told The Mirror: “Yeah, of course, I feel at home. I signed for the club five years ago, but this is only my third season, and I’m enjoying everything — the players, the staff, and the fans. I feel at home, so of course, why not?”

Saliba’s consistent form has earned him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for the past two seasons.

His defensive contributions have been crucial to Arsenal’s success, helping the team maintain the second-best defensive record in the league with just 14 goals conceded in 14 games. Only league leaders Liverpool have a better record, with 11 goals conceded.

Even though Arsenal trail Liverpool by seven points, Saliba remains confident that the gap can be closed. “Everything is possible,” he said. “The season is very long, and we’ve experienced that in the past two years. We just have to focus on ourselves. It’s still only December, so a lot of things can happen.”

Saliba was instrumental in Arsenal’s recent 2-0 win over Manchester United, scoring a crucial second goal that helped narrow the gap to Liverpool.

The Gunners now aim to build on that momentum when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, seeking to avenge last season’s defeat at the same venue.

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