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2 January 2026
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane says he is focused and relaxed ahead of his first match in charge against Manchester City. McFarlane has stepped in after Enzo Maresca was sacked earlier this week. He previously worked in Manchester City’s academy. This will be his first senior professional match as a head coach. Chelsea have won just one of their last seven Premier League games. Despite…
2 January 2026
Ipswich moved into second place in the Championship with a 2-1 win over Oxford on Thursday. Jaden Philogene and Chuba Akpom scored at Portman Road for Kieran McKenna’s side. Relegated last season, Ipswich are pushing for an immediate return to the Premier League. They now sit one point above third-placed Middlesbrough in the automatic promotion race. Middlesbrough slipped up with a 1-0 defeat at…
2 January 2026
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to break their New Year jinx in the Premier League title race. Arsenal are four points clear of Manchester City at the halfway stage. They remain favourites to win their first league title in over 20 years. However, Arsenal have failed to lift the trophy on the last five occasions they finished a calendar year top. The most recent was three seasons ago, when they…
2 January 2026
Pep Guardiola says Chelsea has lost an incredible manager following Enzo Maresca’s exit. Manchester City face Chelsea this weekend after drawing 0-0 with Sunderland. That result leaves City four points behind leaders Arsenal. Chelsea will be led by interim boss Calum McFarlane in his first game in charge. Guardiola was also asked about his own future. He showed clear frustration with the…
2 January 2026
La Liga resumes after the winter break with a highly anticipated Catalan derby as Espanyol host Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium. The Parakeets have been one of the surprise packages of the season, while the Blaugrana sit comfortably at the summit. Read on for our full preview of Espanyol vs Barcelona match. The Matchday 18 clash takes place on Saturday, marking the first derby of 2026. With both…
2 January 2026
La Liga returns from the winter break with an intriguing clash between Celta Vigo and Valencia at Balaídos. Read on for our full preview of Celta Vigo vs Valencia. The hosts are pushing for European qualification, while the visitors are fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone. This Matchday 18 encounter is expected to be tight, with both sides showing a strong tendency toward low-scoring…
2 January 2026
Serie A returns with Juventus hosting Lecce in their first league match of the new year. Read on for our full preview of the Juventus vs Lecce match. The Bianconeri come into this Saturday’s clash in excellent form as they continue their push up the table, while Lecce arrive in Turin looking to create distance from the relegation zone. The match will be played on Saturday at the Allianz Stadium,…
2 January 2026
The Premier League continues with an intriguing encounter as Bournemouth welcome Arsenal to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. Read our preview of the Bournemouth vs Arsenal match. Arsenal come into this fixture riding the momentum of an excellent crossover from 2025 into 2026. Bournemouth are desperate to halt a worrying winless run. The match will take place on Saturday at the Vitality Stadium,…
2 January 2026
Serie A returns with an intriguing clash as Cagliari host AC Milan at the Unipol Domus Stadium in the first league fixture of the new year. Read our prediction for the Cagliari vs AC Milan match. With Milan firmly in the title race and Cagliari fighting to stay clear of relegation trouble, both sides will be desperate for points. Read on for our full preview and prediction. The match is scheduled…
19 December 2025
Serie A takes center stage this weekend as Roma travel to Turin to face Juventus in a heavyweight clash that could have major implications for the title race. Read our preview for the Juventus vs Roma. While the Italian Super Cup may dominate headlines, this Saturday night showdown between two traditional giants ensures the domestic spotlight remains firmly on Serie A. After 15 rounds, these two…
19 December 2025
The Bundesliga serves up an early festive treat as RB Leipzig welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the Red Bull Arena on Saturday evening. You can read the preview for the Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen. This Matchday showdown sees the second-placed hosts face the fourth-placed visitors, with both sides eager to strengthen their grip on the top four before the winter break. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:30,…
19 December 2025
Arsenal continue their Premier League title charge with a tricky Saturday night trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium, where they face a resilient Everton side. Read our preview of the Everton vs Arsenal match. With Manchester City playing earlier in the day, the Gunners will be eager to apply pressure at the top of the table. Read on for our full Everton vs Arsenal preview and prediction. MatchPlug…