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Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle - FTAston Villa 2-1 Leicester - FTBournemouth 1-0 Everton - FTCrystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea - FTSouthampton 0-5 Brentford - FTMan City 4-1 West Ham - FTBrighton 1-1 Arsenal - FT

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just nowBy 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.

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21 minutes agoBy 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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.

If they don't have the gumption when it comes to the crunch in March then they won't, but I think they do."

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Today, 10:11By Connor Andrews

Borussia Dortmund's Donyell Malen has verbally agreed to join Aston Villa, talkSPORT understands.

There is no agreement yet between the clubs, with Dortmund already rejecting a £15million offer from the Premier League side.

Champions League outfit Villa are looking to strengthen on the wings after losing Moussa Diaby to Al Ittihad in the summer.

Malen is seen as a cost-effective solution, having regularly been linked with a move away from Dortmund and his contract is running down.

A Eredivisie winner with PSV after leaving Arsenal's academy as a youngster, Malen played his part in Dortmund's run to the Champions League final last season, but has often expressed his discontent at not being a guaranteed starter.

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Today, 09:36By Connor Andrews

No it's not Real Madrid superstar Jude, but his younger brother Jobe.

talkSPORT understands that Crystal Palace are again showing interest in the Sunderland midfielder this January.

The Black Cats value the younger Bellingham at £20million, and a deal would certainly fit the transfer strategy of a Palace side looking to strengthen in the winter window.

Oliver Glasner's side have had plenty of success in signing the Championship's top talents, just look at Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze.

In fact, last January they pushed the boat out to sign Adam Wharton from Blackburn in a £22million deal, with the midfielder then becoming an England international.

Bellingham certainly fits the bill as a top Championship star, with four goals and three assists in 23 games this season.

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Today, 09:27By Connor Andrews

Former England international Ben Godfrey is back in the Premier League, returning on loan after just five appearances in half a season for Serie A title challengers Atalanta.

Perhaps more surprising than his lack of minutes is where he's ended up - Ipswich Town.

Godfrey made his name at Ipswich's fiercest rivals Norwich, raking up 78 appearances across five seasons.

He later spent four campaigns at Everton, and is now back in the English top flight with a side right back in the survival race after a 2-0 win over Chelsea and 2-2 draw against Fulham.

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5th Jan 2025, 20:10By Jackson Cole

Ruben Amorim admits Joshua Zirkzee could LEAVE Manchester United just six months after joining the club.

Zirkzee has just three goals in 20 Premier League appearances having joined in a £36.5million deal in the summer.

HOW HAS HE MISSED!

Man United get one final chance to win the game, but Harry Maguire misses!

Joshua Zirkzee pops up on the right and picks out the centre-back in the box.

The ball bounces as it reaches him, and he sticks it over the bar from ten yards.

That is surely that!

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5th Jan 2025, 18:21By Jack Cunningham

What a great end to the game!

Down one end, Man United take a short corner to Alejandro Garnacho.

He plays it into Bruno Fernandes who goes for goal, and Alisson Becker pushes it behind.

From the next corner, Amad Diallo has a volley blocked and Liverpool break.

Mohamed Salah picks out Darwin Nunez in the box, but Leny Yoro produces a sublime tackle.

It runs for Diogo Jota, and he rifles in a shot that Andre Onana beats away.

It comes for Conor Bradley, and he tries to beat Onana at the near post, but the goalkeeper just about stops him.

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5th Jan 2025, 18:14By Jack Cunningham

Trent Alexander-Arnold has endured a miserable afternoon, and he's coming off.

Both of Man United's goals have come down his side, while his passing has been off.

He has also been booked.

Conor Bradley is on for the closing stages.

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5th Jan 2025, 18:11By Jack Cunningham

WHAT A MOMENT!

Amad Diallo should have scored in the first half, but he's bagged in the second!

Again, it comes down the Liverpool right with Trent Alexander-Arnold nowhere to be seen.

Ibrahima Konate can't stop Diogo Dalot's cross, and he picks out Amad in the area.

The young winger keeps his composure and fires in a low strike that Alisson Becker gets nowhere near.

He has now scored at the Etihad and Anfield this season.

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5th Jan 2025, 18:08By Jack Cunningham

Darwin Nunez picks up his fifth yellow card of the season, meaning he won't be able to play against Nottingham Forest.

The striker looks directly at Matthijs de Ligt and backs into him, making sure he connects with his shoulder.

On another day, it could be a red, but the referee decides it is only worthy of a booking.

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5th Jan 2025, 18:00By Jack Cunningham

HE JUST SQUEEZES IT IN!

Mohamed Salah steps up and rifles his penalty into the bottom left corner.

Andre Onana dives the correct way and gets a hand to it.

But the power is too much, and he can't keep it out.

That is 13 goals in his last 11 appearances against Man United.

He is also now level for Premier League goals with Thierry Henry on 175.

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