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• Chelsea and Man United 'to face transfer battle for £53m-rated Brazilian wonderkid, 17' - after superb World Cup displays1 December 2025, 10:06 am
  The 17-year-old, who turns 18 next month, was Brazil's captain and his traits, which include his incredible speed and tackling ability, have put clubs on alert.
  
• Revealed: The unseen moments which show Chelsea stars turning on ex-team-mate Noni Madueke after his £52m exit to Arsenal - with hot-head Enzo Fernandez at the centre of no-love-lost reception1 December 2025, 9:09 am
  Madueke made his return to Stamford Bridge in a top of the table Premier League clash on Sunday, joining the action in the 57th minute as a substitute, replacing Gabriel Martinelli.
  
• Why aggressive Chelsea are not in a title race, writes KIERAN GILL - and the superstar who Enzo Maresca does not entirely trust on the big occasion1 December 2025, 8:12 am
  KIERAN GILL: Those not following Chelsea too closely may be confused, given the 25-year-old England international is best known for being a brilliant right back.
  
• ISAAN KHAN: The Arsenal duo who lack the calmness needed to cope in big matches - and how Bukayo Saka has an edge that Lamine Yamal lacked1 December 2025, 8:09 am
  ISAAN KHAN AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea and Arsenal played out an intense 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
  
• LEWIS STEELE: How an outcast can fix leaky Liverpool - and the signs that Florian Wirtz can emerge as the dictator for this team1 December 2025, 8:03 am
  LEWIS STEELE: It was down in the depths of this maze-like stadium in 2023 that Mohamed Salah told reporters 'if I speak today, there will be fire' after being dropped to the bench by Jurgen Klopp .
  
• How Ruben Amorim's Man United ruthlessness is finally taking hold - and why 'STEALING' has his team as good as Arsenal in one key area, writes CHRIS WHEELER1 December 2025, 7:59 am
  CHRIS WHEELER AT SELHURST PARK: Selhurst Park was deserted amid the pandemic and Solskjaer was in the away dugout the last time United won here.
  
• Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca fumes at inconsistent refereeing by highlighting Rodrigo Bentancur's challenge on Reece James as example of double standards in the Premier League1 December 2025, 7:53 am
  KIERAN GILL: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca hailed his 10 men for preventing Arsenal from pulling even further away at the top of the Premier League - but slammed the inconsistent refereeing.
  
• Carnage in Amsterdam as Ajax match is abandoned after HUGE explosion of fireworks... and club hits out at fans1 December 2025, 2:02 am
  Ajax were forced to abandon their league match against Groningen on Sunday night after fans let off an inferno of pyrotechnics in the stands of the Johan Cruyff Arena. 
  
• ON THE ROAD watches a manager walk away from his job after admitting he simply couldn't take any more, and wonders if a once proud club in Hamilton Accies can be rescued from oblivion1 December 2025, 2:00 am
  How many statement nights are left before Christmas? Indeed, how many days are left for Hamilton Academical as a functioning football club?
  
• How 'Gucci Gang' criminals are targeting Premier League stars and WAGs in highly-organised raids with Albanian thieves1 December 2025, 1:26 am
  Career criminals linked to the feared Dublin-based 'Gucci Gang' target players living in Cheshire and Merseyside and team up with Albanian crooks to rob valuables including watches up to £500,000.
  
• Liverpool star Alexander Isak reacts after FINALLY ending his scoring drought in win at West Ham30 November 2025, 11:59 pm
  Isak struck on the hour, guiding Cody Gakpo 's pass into the bottom corner to set Arne Slot 's side on their way to a 2-0 victory that stopped a grim run of nine defeats in twelve matches.
  
• Motherwell's expansive style can take players to a whole new level, says defender Johnny Koutroumbis30 November 2025, 10:30 pm
  Motherwell full-back Johnny Koutroumbis admits the expansive style of head coach Jens Berthel Askou really has him looking at the stars.
  
• Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS: Who didn't appear to be their usual self? Which surprise star won the midfield battle? And why Moises Caicedo can have no complaints30 November 2025, 9:56 pm
  KIERAN GILL AND ISAAN KHAN AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea and Arsenal played out a feisty 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
  
• West Ham 0-2 Liverpool: Alexander Isak FINALLY bags first Reds goal - as Arne Slot's major selection calls pay off to banish recent woes30 November 2025, 9:55 pm
  IAN LADYMAN: Arne Slot walked slowly towards the Liverpool supporters, acknowledged them with a wave and a thumbs up and then folded his blue mac over his left arm and strode down the tunnel.
  
• Liverpool 2-0 West Ham RATINGS: Which Reds star 'ran the show'? Who had one of his 'best performances' of the season? And who made a case for a starting spot?30 November 2025, 9:55 pm
  Alexander Isak bagged his first Premier League goal for the Reds with a cleanly-struck half-volley before Cody Gakpo sealed the win late-on.