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West Ham have decided to part company with manager Julen Lopetegui, with Graham Potter lined up to replace him.
Juventus have offered Dusan Vlahovic to Manchester United as part of a deal for Joshua Zirkzee, while Jobe Bellingham is being lined up for a £20m move to the Premier League.
Premier League Gameweek 20 results
Saturday
Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle Aston Villa 2-1 LeicesterBournemouth 1-0 EvertonCrystal Palace 1-1 ChelseaSouthampton 0-5 BrentfordMan City 4-1 West Ham Brighton 1-1 Arsenal
Sunday
Fulham 2-2 IpswichLiverpool 2-2 Man United
Monday
Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest
6th Jan 2025, 22:00By Jack Cunningham
There goes the final whistle, and it's another win for Nottingham Forest.
The Tricky Trees move level on points with Arsenal and have won six straight matches.
Next up, they play Liverpool, so that will be some encounter.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side were 2-0 up against the run of play through Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood.
But the second half was much more controlled from them as they limited Wolves to nothing.
Taiwo Awoyini then came off the bench to wrap up the win.
Can anyone stop them?
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6th Jan 2025, 21:53By Jack Cunningham
WRAPPED UP!
It's six Premier League wins in a row for Nottingham Forest!
A long ball is pumped up to Callum Hudson-Odoi.
He brings it down and rolls a pass into James Ward-Prowse, who picks out another substitute in Taiwo Awoyini.
The striker has the simple task of tapping in.
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6th Jan 2025, 21:31By Jack Cunningham
It's been a busy old weekend for new England manager Thomas Tuchel.
He watched Newcastle beat Tottenham 2-1, with Valentino Livramento and Lewis Hall turning in top performances, while Anthony Gordon scored.
Tuchel then made it to Brighton to watch Ethan Nwaneri score for Arsenal in a 1-1 draw.
The German went to Anfield to watch Liverpool and Manchester United play out a thrilling 2-2 draw.
There was some mixed performances from the English players on display.
And he's now watching Nottingham Forest beat Wolves 2-0, and Callum Hudson-Odoi has been electric.
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6th Jan 2025, 21:04By Jack Cunningham
No changes for either side as we get underway for the second half.
Wolves managed to generate an xG of 1.82 in that first half, which the most they've managed in a half this season, while it is also the most Forest have conceded.
But none of that matters because it's 2-0 to the Tricky Trees.
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6th Jan 2025, 20:53By Jack Cunningham
That is the end of the half, and Wolves will be baffled that they are 2-0 down.
Nottingham Forest have had two chances and scored twice through Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood.
Meanwhile, the hosts have missed at least three clear chances, with Jorgen Strand Larsen particularly guilty.
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6th Jan 2025, 20:45By Jack Cunningham
BRUTAL GOAL!
It's been all Wolves, but it's that man Chris Wood with the goal.
A long ball is pumped down the left for Callum Hudson-Odoi.
He gets past Matt Doherty, who can't touch him because he has been booked.
The former Chelsea man does so well to get to the byline, and he slips the ball back to Wood.
He has the simple task of tapping it in.
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6th Jan 2025, 20:37By Jack Cunningham
Nottingham Forest think they should have a penalty, but it's not given!
Ola Aina drives down the right and pings a cross into the box.
Rayan Ait-Nouri is about eight yards away, and he has his arm out.
The ball clatters into it, but the referee says no.
VAR has a look, and it appears as if they will send him to the screen, but they don't.
Instead, they decide it isn't a spot kick.
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6th Jan 2025, 20:33By Jack Cunningham
I have no idea how Wolves haven's scored at least three times in this half.
After conceding to Morgan Gibbs-White, Hwang Hee-chan burst into the box, chopped inside and played a pass to Jorgen Strand Larsen.
He somehow managed to hit it straight at Murillo on the line.
Moments later, Rodrigo Gomes pinged a stunning volley at goal that Matz Sels brilliantly tipped over the bar.
And they've now just missed another glorious chance.
Again, it involved Rodrigo Gomes as he drove down the left and curled a wonderful cross into the box.
Larsen met it, but somehow managed to hit Sels rather than the back of the net.
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6th Jan 2025, 20:10By Jack Cunningham
BOO BOYS WELL AND TRULY SILENCED!
Morgan Gibbs-White has space to run into and feeds a pass into Anthony Elanga.
The Swedish international gets into the box and returns the ball to the former Wolves man.
He meets the pass with a cool and composed finish into the back of the net.
He then runs off, tells the home crowd to be quiet and places his hands in his ears after some brutal treatment in the opening exchanges.
Thomas Tuchel would have enjoyed that!
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6th Jan 2025, 20:03By Jack Cunningham
Nuno Espirito Santo is back at Wolves, and he gets a good reception from the home fans after taking them from the Championship to Europe.
And he's aiming to do the same with Nottingham Forest.
If the Tricky Trees win, they will move level on points with Arsenal , which is simply incredible.
Meanwhile, Wolves have turned things around under Vitor Pereira, winning their first two under him and drawing Tottenham 2-2.
They are back on home soil and will be looking for a win to get them further away from the drop zone.
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6th Jan 2025, 18:29By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Tottenham are one of the clubs who have spoken to Paris Saint-Germain about Randal Kolo Muani.
The French international is being looked at by several teams around Europe, including Juventus.
Spurs are keen on bringing Muani to north London on loan.
The 26-year-old is widely seen as the best versatile forward available this month, with his game time limited.
So far this season, Muani has appeared 14 times in all competitions for PSG, but there have been only four starts.
Therefore, a temporary move away is exactly what he needs.
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6th Jan 2025, 17:12By Jack Cunningham
New Tottenham signing Antonin Kinsky could make his Spurs debut on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool.
This is because the goalkeeper has received his work permit, meaning he is eligible to be involved against the Reds.
Given Ange Postecoglou's side were demolished 6-3 by Liverpool not too long ago, he could have an evening of picking the ball out of the net.
However, it is also a chance for the new man to become an instant hero.
If he can help Spurs get a result, that would be an excellent start to his career in north London.
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6th Jan 2025, 16:54By Phil Spencer
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk doesn't think that transfer speculation is impacting teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The right back put in arguably his worst performance of the season last time out in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United.
Much was made of the display coming after a reported £20million offer from Real Madrid who were looking to sign the player early before he becomes a free agent in the summer.
But Van Dijk, whose contract is also up, isn't concerned.
"I am fine with it.
That is the main focus.
"In my opinion, maybe ask him, but the distraction is the game."
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6th Jan 2025, 16:26By Connor Andrews
Darren Bent has questioned if Graham Potter is making the right decision over a potential move to West Ham.
talkSPORT understands that the former Brighton and Chelsea manager is in talks with the Hammers after they made the call to part ways with Julen Lopetegui.
Potter has been out of work for almost two years after leaving Stamford Bridge, and Bent thinks one side he was linked with would've been perfect.
"When I look at Graham Potter I think of him getting linked with the Ajax job, and the way his teams play football, that screamed to me as a perfect job," Bent explained.
"They're a big club and probably should win that league, the football they play and things like that, it just felt like it was a match made in heaven but it didn't happen.
"I think he could do better than West Ham, he could do better than a side 14th in the table, but they are a big club."
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6th Jan 2025, 15:57By Connor Andrews
West Ham legend Tony Cottee has torn into West Ham's hierarchy for the appointment of Julen Lopetegui.
The former England international phoned into talkSPORT to discuss the news that Lopetegui is set to be sacked.
"They should hang their heads in shame," he said.
"If you get rid of one of West Ham's most successful managers in terms of trophies then you've got to make the right appointment."
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6th Jan 2025, 15:45By Connor Andrews
Following West Ham's decision to part ways with Julen Lopetegui, sporting director Tim Steidten could also follow him out the door.
talkSPORT understands that the German is facing an uncertain future after a difficult summer window.
It's believed that the former Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen man was responsible for the summer signing of Niklas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund.
The 31-year-old came in for a hefty fee of £27millon at his age and after a period injured he has just two goals in ten games and has already been linked with a move away.
The summer transfer window also saw Maximilian Kilman arrive from Wolves for £40m but not impress, while Crysencio Summerville hasn't made an impact after a £25m move from Leeds.
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6th Jan 2025, 15:23By Phil Spencer
West Ham have decided to part company with manager Julen Lopetegui, talkSPORT understands.
Graham Potter is back in talks to replace Lopetegui and is expected to be named as the Spaniard's replacement.
The Spanish boss was under increasing pressure following a difficult start to life in east London.
Lopetegui was appointed over the summer following the decision to part ways with David Moyes.
So far it's been a frustrating season for West Ham who sit 14th in the Premier League table.
However after losing 5-0 to Liverpool on December 29th before being beaten 4-1 by Man City, the decision has been made to make a change at the London Stadium.
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6th Jan 2025, 14:36By Phil Spencer
Paris Saint-Germain are interested in a move to sign Jhon Duran, talkSPORT understands.
Aston Villa could be tempted to sell if they receive an offer worth in excess of £60million.
The 21-year-old striker has struggled to nail down a starting spot in Unai Emery's plans having started just seven games in all competitions this term.
Despite that, Duran has racked up an impressive 12 goals in 26 games this season, including three goals in six games in the Champions League.
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6th Jan 2025, 14:21By Phil Spencer
Emmanuel Agbadou is undergoing a medical ahead of a move to Wolves, talkSPORT understands.
The Reims centre back is undergoing his medical in France.
It comes as the Premier League side close in on a deal worth £17million.
The 27-year-old Ivory Coast international has made 80 appearances for Reims, scoring three goals.
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6th Jan 2025, 14:13By Phil Spencer
Chelsea are not ruling out recalling Trevor Chalobah from Crystal Palace this month, talkSPORT understands.
The defender is currently on loan at Selhurst Park until the end of the season.
Enzo Maresca's side are struggling for defensive options right now with Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile ruled out with injury.
Fofana could miss the rest of the season, while Badiashile is out until at least February.
Since joining Palace on loan, Chalobah has played 14 times, scoring three goals in the process.
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6th Jan 2025, 13:47By Phil Spencer
Robbie Keane is set to step back into management with Ferencvaros.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League legend will sign his contract with the Hungarian side this week ahead of taking charge.
He’ll replacing Pascal Jansen who signed for NYCFC in the MLS.
English football fans remember Keane fondly from his time with Coventry City, Leeds United, Tottenham, Liverpool, West Ham and Aston Villa and of course, his trademark cartwheel/forward roll celebration.
Since hanging up his boots, he's moved into coaching where he worked at Middlesbrough and Leeds, before becoming manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv where he spent a year in charge before leaving last year.
Now set to step back onto the continent where he'll manage ex-Liverpool star Naby Keita who is on loan with Ferencvaros from Werder Bremen.
Ferencvaros are currently second in the Hungarian top flight and sitting 16th in the Europa League league phase table.
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6th Jan 2025, 12:41By Connor Andrews
Juventus have offered Manchester United a swap deal between Dusan Vlahovic and Joshua Zirkzee, talkSPORT understands.
Zirkzee was Bologna's best player last season as they qualified for the Champions League under Thiago Motta who now manages Juve.
The Dutch forward only joined United in the summer for £36.5million but has endured a tough start, being booed off the pitch by fans in the 33rd minute of a 2-0 loss to Newcastle on December 30.
Speaking after a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, United manager Ruben Amorim failed to rule out a departure.
“I want to keep Josh because he gives everything.
He’s trying in training but we don’t know, the window is open,” he said.
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6th Jan 2025, 12:28By Connor Andrews
Mohamed Salah has posted a curious captionless image on social media.
The Liverpool megastar, who scored again against Manchester United on Sunday, gave his 64million Instagram followers a shot of the action.
Curiously, it contained himself, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold - all three are out of contract in the summer.
Salah tagged his teammates but not the club, and posted it without any words.
Before the 2-2 draw with United Salah reaffirmed that he believes he's unlikely to be at Anfield next season as things stand.
Van Dijk has since also offered an update of sorts, saying there's been no progress on his contract negotiations.
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6th Jan 2025, 11:57By Connor Andrews
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher hasn't done Trent Alexander-Arnold any favours according to Martin Keown and Simon Jordan.
The ever-vocal pundit made headlines when he suggested that a £20million offer from Real Madrid would have been orchestrated by the player and his agent.
In his first game since the Carragher comments blew up, Alexander-Arnold had a terrible game in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester United and was roundly criticised.
Responding to the ongoing drama around the right back, Arsenal legend Keown said on talkSPORT's White & Jordan: "I think Carragher has made this situation worse.
"I think he's waved a flag at it four or five weeks ago by saying 'do you want to be a Steven Gerrard or a Steve McManaman.
"Trent has achieved everything you can for a club side and maybe he wants to make the next step.
"I don't think he's a player going onto that pitch thinking about Real Madrid.
Of course [it was a one off] I think they just managed to exploit him."
Jordan was in agreement, adding: "Yeah I thought that was silly, it was sentimental tosh."
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6th Jan 2025, 10:59By Connor Andrews
Having dropped points for the second time in five games against an out-of-form Manchester United team, some are asking if Liverpool may have re-opened the title race.
Arne Slot's Reds are still six points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand, but the team in second, Arsenal, appear to have rediscovered some form.
Gunners legend Martin Keown believes his old side can catch up, explaining on talkSPORT's White & Jordan: "There are a lot of fixtures Liverpool have to overcome to be crowned champions.
"Yes of course at the halfway mark they look like they're running away with it, but they've got to go to some very difficult away grounds as Arsenal found against Brighton.
"I think Liverpool have the momentum but I was surprised yesterday, I think it might have dented their confidence, I was surprised by the way Manchester United played."
Keown's regular sparring partner, Simon Jordan, isn't so sure, arguing: "I think United were very good value for their point and even deserved to win the game, but I think Liverpool will win the league.
"I don't think this game is reflective of how Liverpool have played and I think the opposition will do what they do but Liverpool will continue to grind out results and continue to be the most offensive team in the division.
"I think it's done.
I certainly think it's Liverpool's to lose.
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