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TransfersChelsea are reportedly targeting Barcelona defender Jules Kounde during the January winter transfer window, with the Frenchman identified as the club’s top target. Reports say Chelsea have informed Kounde and Barcelona of their interest as head coach Xabi Alonso looks to strengthen his defensive options.
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Football newsTottenham Women returned to winning ways with a 4-1 away victory over Birmingham City after losing their previous three league matches against London City, Chelsea and Arsenal. The win temporarily lifted Tottenham to fourth place, three points ahead of Arsenal, according to the source.
Premier LeagueLiverpool are hopeful of having Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Muñoz back for their Premier League meeting with Arsenal after both missed the team’s last three matches through injury. Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield, aiming for a sixth consecutive win in all competitions.
Premier LeagueChelsea manager Xabi Alonso stressed the importance of his team putting in a strong performance against Manchester United in the Premier League. He said returning to the competition made it the most important one for the team and that the match would require a good performance.
Premier LeagueChelsea returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. The report said Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored the goals, and that the three points eased the pressure on manager Xabi Alonso after a difficult run of results.
Premier LeagueJoe Cole criticised Wesley Fofana’s performance in Chelsea’s win over Manchester United, saying the French defender looked unaware in two situations. Fofana’s loss of possession to Amad in a dangerous area nearly gave United a chance to get back into the game.
Premier LeagueReports say Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager for at least the next two matches despite his team’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. The result extended United’s winless run in all competitions to nine matches, the club’s worst such streak since 1988. United are seventeenth in the English Premier League.
Premier LeagueMorgan Rogers called Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Manchester United a “big” result after his second-half goal helped secure victory, following defeats to Tottenham and Liverpool in their previous two matches.
Premier LeagueThis week’s Premier League fixtures include two standout matches: Chelsea host Manchester United on Saturday, while Liverpool meet Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday in a game that could affect the title race. Attention is also on United manager Michael Carrick, who kept his job despite the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Premier LeagueEduardo Crnjar, Ronald Araujo’s agent, said it was too early to discuss the Uruguayan defender’s future after the season, adding that he was satisfied with his performances and happy to play for Liverpool and help the team and his teammates.
Premier LeagueXabi Alonso denied that there had been discussions about loaning Estêvão Willian in January, after the Brazilian’s limited playing time raised concerns among some Chelsea fans that he could leave midway through the season.
