🚨 Antoine Semenyo twist, Greenwood back to PL, Arsenal's €100m move, Man United manager decision, City targeting new right-back, Guehi January update & more.
Plus Premier League Round-up and the latest transfer chatter from the world of football.
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Premier League round-up
Man City held at home by Brighton
Manchester City dropped points for the third game in a row after a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Wednesday.
Erling Haaland scored his 150th goal for the club from the penalty spot, but Kaoru Mitoma’s first strike since September denied City all three points.
The slip-up gives league leaders Arsenal the chance to go eight points clear when they face Liverpool on Thursday.
FT Man City 1-1 Brighton [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Fulham beat 10-men Chelsea in London derby
Liam Rosenior watched from the stands as 10-man Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Raúl Jiménez and Harry Wilson found the net for Fulham, with Liam Delap briefly pulling Chelsea level early in the second half.
But once again, Chelsea’s discipline proved costly, as Marc Cucurella was sent off midway through the first half for denying Wilson a clear goalscoring opportunity.
FT Fulham 2-1 Chelsea [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Man United start post-Amorim era with a draw
Manchester United began the post–Ruben Amorim era with a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley, as substitute Jaidon Anthony’s late goal denied Darren Fletcher a win in his first match as interim manager.
Benjamin Šeško had turned the game in United’s favour with a superb brace after Ayden Heaven’s early own goal, but the hosts battled hard and enjoyed moments of fortune to earn a deserved share of the points.
FT Burnley 2-2 Man United [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Premier League results in full
Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham
Brentford 3-0 Sunderland
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
Everton 1-1 Wolves
Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
Man City 1-1 Brighton
Burnley 2-2 Man United
Newcastle 4-3 Leeds United
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Arsenal
Arsenal to consider summer move for €100m-rated winger wanted by Man United - full story here!
Arsenal are facing even more transfer interest in Ethan Nwaneri, with Bournemouth joining Chelsea as suitors for the young midfielder. (Independent)
Mikel Arteta on Eberechi Eze: “Ebs has been exceptional when he’s played and when he hasn’t played – that’s a big quality that we have in the squad. The way he trains every day, the way he wants it, the way he wants to make everything that it takes to change my mind. He’s been phenomenal, and that’s not easy. I’m very confident that we’re going to see a great version of Ebs.”
Charles Watts on new deal for Bukayo Saka: “I’d be stunned if it didn’t go through. I’d be very surprised. But yes, I’m just as confident.”
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Atletico Madrid midfielder Thiago Almada. (Fichajes)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are set to retain Dayot Upamecano beyond the current season after reaching a verbal agreement with the defender on a new contract. (Fabrizio Romano)
(Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
Chelsea
Chelsea are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae. (Fichajes)
Chelsea are looking to strengthen their attacking unit in the coming months and have identified Fermin Lopez from Barcelona and Rafael Leao from AC Milan as potential targets. (Fichajes)
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner admits Crystal Palace star could be allowed to leave in January. Full Story here!
Liverpool
Jamie Redknapp on Antoine Semenyo twist: “I’m not so sure. I’ve heard there might be a little bit of a twist. I think Liverpool could still be in the equation. I think that, I’ve got to be honest, I think if they did come in – why they perhaps haven’t come in as strongly, I’m surprised.”
Liverpool are considering a move for former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood. The 24-year-old Englishman has excelled for Marseille in this campaign. (Fichajes)
Defensive leader confirms transfer to Liverpool with two-word Instagram post. More details!
Liverpool may still be in the race for the potential transfer of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi this January. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool finalising mega bid for explosive attacker with 42-G/A last season. Full Story here!
Manchester City
Manchester City lead the chase for Premier League right-back wanted by top clubs. More details!
Manchester United
Manchester United refused Ruben Amorim seven transfer targets. More details!
Manchester United have made a definitive decision to cut ties with the 28-year-old Marcus Rashford. (Sun)
Fabrizio Romano says there is a good chance of former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returning to the club. Read more!
Manchester United are interested in signing the Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic. (Sport Witness)
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has emerged as a priority target for Ajax, who are determined to bolster their ranks in January. (Voetbal International)
Napoli
Napoli are conceding they might not be able to facilitate a move for Kobbie Mainoo this month following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal. (Simon Stone)
(Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Real Madrid
Fabrizio Romano addresses Chelsea links with Real Madrid superstar. More details!
Real Madrid are in the mix to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. (AS)
Tottenham
Tensions are reaching boiling point at Tottenham, with insiders claiming yet another emergency crisis meeting has been scheduled to discuss the future of Thomas Frank. (Indy Kaila)
Tottenham are interested in signing the West Ham United attacker Jarrod Bowen. (Fichajes)
Oh dear a bitter and twisted bias Redknapp, here is Semenyo in City transport on way to the Etihad