Newcastle boss Eddie Howe: Club set for ‘season-defining month’ PA Jan 3, 2026, 09:53 AM Email Print Eddie Howe has warned his Newcastle players they face a “season-defining month.” The Magpies welcome Crystal Palace to St James’ Park on Sunday sitting in 13th place in the table, but just four points adrift of the top…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United explore Baleba move play Is Ruben Amorim ‘uninspiring’ for Man United’s squad? (1:03) Steve Nicol explains why he think Ruben Amorim is ‘uninspiring’ for Manchester United players as his future at club is being questioned by fans. (1:03) ESPN Jan 3, 2026, 09:38 AM Email Print Manchester United really want…

Pep Guardiola says Man City will rise to January fixture challenge play Have Man City got what it takes to catch Arsenal? (1:19) Julien Laurens and Craig Burley discuss Arsenal’s four-point lead on Man City after Pep Guardiola’s side failed to beat Sunderland. (1:19) PA Jan 3, 2026, 09:39 AM Email Print Pep Guardiola is…

Big questions Arsenal must answer in January transfer window play Nicol backs Arsenal to win the Premier League after beating Aston Villa (1:05) Steve Nicol makes Arsenal Premier League title favorites after an emphatic win over Aston Villa. (1:05) Gabriele Marcotti Close Gabriele Marcotti Senior Writer, ESPN FC Gabriele Marcotti is a senior soccer writer…

Laurens’ weekend preview: Chelsea visit Man City, Barcelona derby, more play Do Man City need January transfers to push Arsenal in the title race? (1:30) Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Manchester City drawing 0-0 with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. (1:30) Julien LaurensJan 2, 2026, 05:44 PM Email Print Every Friday, I…

January transfer window: Grading big signings in men’s soccer play Do Man City need January transfers to push Arsenal in the title race? (1:30) Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Manchester City drawing 0-0 with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. (1:30) Sam TigheJan 2, 2026, 04:00 PM Close Sam is a writer, broadcaster…

Sunderland’s draw over Man City reinforces unpredictability play Have Man City got what it takes to catch Arsenal? (1:19) Julien Laurens and Craig Burley discuss Arsenal’s four-point lead on Man City after Pep Guardiola’s side failed to beat Sunderland. (1:19) Mark OgdenJan 2, 2026, 12:05 AM Close Mark Ogden is a senior soccer writer for…

Transfer rumors, news: Manchester United eye move for Mateta play Could Vinicius Jr. really leave Real Madrid? (1:26) Gab Marcotti discusses the possibility of Vinicius Jr. leaving Real Madrid and where he could go. (1:26) ESPN Jan 2, 2026, 12:33 AM Email Print Manchester United are interested in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Matetawhile Real…

Antoine Semenyo set to play against Arsenal despite Man City talks play Why Nicol believes Semenyo could start at Manchester City (1:49) Steve Nicol explains why Antoine Semenyo should move to Manchester City over local rivals Manchester United. (1:49) ESPN News Services Jan 2, 2026, 03:33 PM Email Print Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is set…

Liam Rosenior the frontrunner to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea – sources play How Enzo Maresca’s position at Chelsea became ‘untenable’ (1:21) James Olley explains the situations that led to Enzo Maresca leaving Chelsea. (1:21) James OlleyJan 2, 2026, 09:26 AM Close James Olley is a senior soccer writer for ESPN.com. Read his archive here…

Liverpool transfers: Latest news, reports and ESPN analysis on January signings, exits play Slot: ‘Reckless challenge’ leave Isak out for ‘couple of months’ (1:55) Liverpool boss Arne Slot comments on Alexander Isak’s injury and discusses how the squad will adapt for the upcoming games. (1:55) ESPN Jan 2, 2026, 09:35 AM Email Print The winter…

Man United transfers: Latest news, reports and ESPN analysis on January signings, exits play Did Man United look better without Fernandes in win vs. Newcastle? (1:30) Mark Ogden reacts to Manchester United’s 1-0 win vs. Newcastle in the Premier League. (1:30) ESPN Jan 2, 2026, 09:35 AM Email Print The winter transfer window is open…

Arsenal transfers: Latest news, reports and ESPN analysis on January signings, exits play Nicol backs Arsenal to win the Premier League after beating Aston Villa (1:05) Steve Nicol makes Arsenal Premier League title favorites after an emphatic win over Aston Villa. (1:05) ESPN Jan 2, 2026, 09:35 AM Email Print The winter transfer window is…

Who Chelsea could look to after Enzo Maresca exit: Liam Rosenior, Oliver Glasner, Cesc Fabregas? play How Enzo Maresca’s position at Chelsea became ‘untenable’ (1:21) James Olley explains the situations that led to Enzo Maresca leaving Chelsea. (1:21) Shivam Pathak Jan 2, 2026, 09:40 AM Email Print Chelsea have confirmed that they have parted ways…

Premier League players out of contract: Who could leave your team on a free this summer? (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) ESPN Jan 2, 2026, 11:10 AM Email Print The January transfer window is now open, and there will undoubtedly be a flurry of activity across the next month as teams look to strengthen their…