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Man Utd reportedly ready to sell Marcus Rashford in January (Image: Getty)Premier League clubs are finalizing their plans for a busier than usual January transfer window. Many teams are in desperate need of reinforcements after a difficult start to the season in the top flight.Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham have all suffered relative underperformance this season. All three will need to improve their rankings if they are to improve significantly in the second half of the campaign.Despite exceeding all expectations, Liverpool and Chelsea could benefit from an extra boost to give them an even better chance of winning the championship. January has been a relatively quiet month for the Premier League's big hitters in recent seasons - but it seems extremely unlikel...

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim could be busy in the transfer market next month (Image: Getty)The January transfer window is fast approaching and Premier League clubs are making their final preparations ahead of a busy month of deals. The first half of the 2024-25 season has highlighted the need for many teams to improve their rosters.Few fans would have predicted Manchester City's underperformance this season. Nor, to a lesser extent, Arsenal. Neither team that has competed for the title in recent seasons looks set to challenge Liverpool and Chelsea at the top without additional reinforcements.Liverpool themselves could benefit from some additions to strengthen Arne Slot's squad and guarantee the Reds a first league title since 2020. Then there is Manchester United, who appear to need a...

Marcus Rashford's future at Man Utd uncertain (Image: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney was left red-faced following Ruben Amorim's decision to bench Marcus Rashford for Manchester United's derby match against Manchester City. Rashford's recent performances stand in stark contrast to his impressive tally of 30 goals in the 2022/23 season under former manager Erik ten Hag.Although he initially flourished under new boss Amorim, scoring the first goal of his tenure against Ipswich Town and scoring twice against Everton, Rashford's form has since dipped. The England international was relegated to the bench for defeats against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest before being left out of the squad altogether for the crucial clash at the Etihad.Amorim justified his decision as a way to "pus...

Jack Grealish (Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has delivered a scathing criticism of Jack Grealish's involvement in Manchester United's opening goal in the recent Manchester derby. With City leading and the minutes ticking down, Matheus Nunes made a poor back pass to Ederson which was intercepted by Amad, leading to Nunes fouling the United player and conceding a penalty.Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot to equalize. However, Henry pointed to an earlier incident in which Grealish, instead of challenging United captain Fernandes, opted for a back pass which eventually reached Nunes.Speaking on Monday Night Football on Sky Sports, Henry expressed his frustration: "It was at home and I screamed. I screamed because that's not the Jack Grealish I saw at...

Kyle Walker revealed last week he was the victim of racist abuse (Image: Getty)Former Hull City striker Dean Windass has been criticized for appearing to question why Kyle Walker revealed he was the victim of racist abuse last week. The Manchester City defender posted a screenshot of a direct message on Instagram containing racist abuse after playing for the reigning Premier League champions in their 2-0 defeat to Juventus last week.“No one should ever be subjected to the kind of vile, racist and threatening abuse I have received since last night's game,” Walker wrote Thursday.“Instagram and the authorities must prevent this from happening for the sake of everyone who experiences this abuse. This is never acceptable. To our fans, we will continue to work as a team to do better, improve...

Express Sport keeps you up to date with the latest January transfer news (Image: Getty)Another weekend of Premier League matches has underlined the need for a selection of struggling teams to recruit in January. Manchester City's agonizing derby defeat was their eighth defeat in 11 matches - a stunning fall from grace for the reigning champions.But even winners Manchester United are likely to be active in the winter market as Ruben Amorim looks to start building a team in his image. Erik ten Hag has received huge financial backing at Old Trafford, while Amorim and his team of transfer chiefs may need to be more selective.It is also certain that deals will be made at the bottom of the table, with Southampton, Wolves and Ipswich Town all in danger of relegation.See Express sportLive tran...

Sky Sports looking to add goal spectacle to its repertoire next season (Image: Getty)Sky Sports are reportedly looking to introduce a Sunday afternoon goals show for Premier League matches next season.This comes ahead of a new national television deal which will be introduced next season, with Sky Sports holding the rights to broadcast all Sunday afternoon matches.This includes all matches played on Sunday at 2 p.m., as well as their usual flagship Super Sunday program at 4:30 p.m.As things stand, only one Sunday 2pm match is shown on TV, but according to the Daily Mirror, that could be about to change.The outlet reports that Sky Sports is pushing to organize a goals show which will highlight all the action from Sunday's matches at 2pm.Amazon Prime has hosted a similar show in recent m...

Pep Guardiola is going through the worst period of his managerial career (Image: Getty)Maybe Erik ten Hag was right, eras come to an end. After Manchester City's 10th winless match in 11 outings, it appears Pep Guardiola's grip on the Premier League is starting to loosen.City had led until the 88th minute against rivals Manchester United on Sunday afternoon – a game they went on to lose.Second-half collapses have become a theme of City's slump, with Brighton, Sporting, Spurs, Feyenoord and now United all banking on their fragility at the back to secure victories in recent weeks.Almost certainly out of the title race and with their Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread, in other circumstances speculation over the manager's dismissal would have swirled.Give...

Phil Foden gave his thoughts on Man City's horrendous run (Image: Getty)Phil Foden says Manchester City players continue to believe in the "process" and manager Pep Guardiola, despite rivals Manchester United continuing their miserable recent run.Hopes of securing a record fifth consecutive Premier League crown already appear to have gone up in smoke given the way things have gone off the rails recently.Sunday's crushing 2-1 derby defeat at home to neighbors United leaves City fifth in the table and nine points behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand against their title rivals.Bruno Fernandes' late penalty canceled out Josko Gvardiol's header at a shell-shocked Etihad Stadium, where Amad Diallo struck at the death as Guardiola oversaw an eighth defeat in 11 matche...

A Manchester City fan died at the Etihad yesterday (Image: GETTY)Manchester City have confirmed that a supporter died yesterday following a medical emergency during the Manchester derby. The supporter sadly lost his life after an incident during the Premier League match with Manchester United at the Etihad.A club statement read: “Manchester City are aware of the tragic news of the death of one of our supporters following a medical incident during yesterday's match.“The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”City have not confirmed the age or identity of the supporter, nor explained the exact cause of his death. The match was not interrupted due to a medical incident.Championship side Luton Town were among those to respond t...