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The usually mild-mannered Arne Slot took aim at Micky van de Ven for the challenge that fractured Alexander Isak’s leg, and the Liverpool boss also provided what appears to be a positive update on the Swede’s return timeline.

Despite ending the calendar year with a frustrating defeat at Manchester United in the Women’s League Cup quarter-final on Sunday, Clare Hunt reflected positively about the progress of the squad during the opening months of the campaign.

Arne Slot has branded the challenge by Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven on Liverpool striker Alexander Isak as "reckless"

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That brings our Premier League news conference coverage to a close ahead of a packed festive schedule.

Manchester United and Manchester City have reportedly been handed a boost in their efforts to sign Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.

It appears that Tottenham Hotspur may have been blindsided by the ongoing speculation regarding the future of their sporting director, Fabio Paratici.

Tottenham have had a pretty poor 2025 by their own standards, even despite winning the Europa League back in May, and Thomas Frank will be hoping he finds some help under his Christmas tree before the end of the year.

Reported Tottenham Hotspur target Jean-Philippe Mateta has been told by Crystal Palace that he won’t be leaving Selhurst Park under any circumstances in January, with sources able to provide a key update on the Frenchman’s new deal talks.

West Brom have a decision to make regarding their managerial position as they struggle for form in the Championship

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