Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is more interested in a player’s current performance levels than the state of their contract.
In recent weeks Klopp has had to call on fringe players like Divock Origi, whose deal expires in the summer, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has 18 months left.
Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence in the strength of Arsenal’s leadership group following his decision to strip Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the club captaincy.
The 32-year-old had the captain’s armband taken off him by manager Arteta on December 14 for a breach of the club’s disciplinary rules.
Christian Eriksen is “optimistic” about resuming his football career and clubs have already been in contact, his agent has told Sky Sports News.
Martin Schoots says the midfielder has been working hard to return to playing after suffering a cardiac arrest playing for Denmark at Euro 2020, and the “future is bright”.
The match between Leeds – Arsenal in the English Premier League will take place on December 18 (Saturday) at 19:30. Leeds host statistics this season: 2-4-2. A year ago, Arsenal were number 11 in the standings with 23 points. They are now number 4 with 29 points. A year ago, Leeds were number 12 in the standings with 23 points.
Leeds is 3.90 to win. The tie in the match was rated at 3.80. Arsenal is 1.83 to win. Watch our full football TV program.
The match Aston Villa – Burnley from the English Premier League will be held on December 18 (Saturday) from 19:30. Burnley have not won in their last 5 games. Burnley’s away statistics this season: 0-4-4. A year ago, Aston Villa were number 6 in the standings with 29 points. They are now number 10 with 22 points.
The odds for Aston Villa to win are 1.72. The tie in the match was rated at 3.80. Burnley is 4.75 to win. Watch our full football TV program.
The match Sevilla – Atletico Madrid from La Liga of Spain will be held on December 18 (Saturday) from 22:00. Two teams with contrasting styles meet at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Sevilla were exhausted at home, conceding just six goals in seven games, scoring a total of 18 times. Meanwhile, Atletico has a record of 15 scored and 12 admitted.
Seville is 2.75 to win. The tie in the match was rated at 3.00. Atletico Madrid is 2.80 to win. Watch our full football TV program.
The match Barcelona – Elche from La Liga of Spain will be held on December 18 (Saturday) from 22:00. This did not last long, but the honeymoon period is over for the new boss Xavi, as Barça focused on this match against the background of three competitive games without a win, a series that took them out of the Champions League.
Barcelona is 1.33 to win. The tie in the match was rated with 5.25. Elche’s odds of winning are 9.00. Watch our full football TV program.
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has called Diogo Jota’s equaliser for Liverpool on Thursday “unjust”, with Isaac Hayden injured in the build-up.
Liverpool were 3-1 winners against Newcastle in their Premier League encounter at Anfield, but there was controversy in the first half as Jota cancelled out Jonjo Shelvey’s opener.
From the futures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah to who could be the next star striker, Sky Sports’ Alan Smith reflects on the striking situation at Arsenal…
Earlier this week, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta stripped Aubameyang of the club captaincy following a disciplinary breach that saw him miss out on Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Southampton.
Newcastle have hired former Reading and Celtic director of football Nick Hammond on a short-term deal as a transfer consultant.
Hammond will oversee the January transfer window and has been tasked with bringing in players to help Eddie Howe’s side in their battle to avoid relegation