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يشهد اليوم السبت الموافق 13-12-2025، حالة من الزخم الكروي الكبير، في ظل إقامة عدد من المواجهات القوية والمرتقبة على مستوى البطولات القارية والمحلية، يتصدرها لقاء بيراميدز أمام فلامنجو في كأس إنتركونتيننتال، إلى جانب مواجهات نارية في الدوريات الأوروبية الكبرى.

وتتجه أنظار الجماهير العربية والمصرية بشكل خاص إلى مواجهة بيراميدز وفلامنجو، في نصف نهائي بطولة كأس إنتركونتيننتال، حيث يطمح الفريق السماوي لمواصلة مغامرته التاريخية في البطولة العالمية، بعدما تجاوز أكثر من عقبة قوية في الأدوار السابقة بعد الفوز على الأهلي السعودي بثلاثية مقابل هدف.

وفي الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، تترقب الجماهير مواجهة مثيرة تجمع ليفربول وبرايتون، في لقاء يسعى خلاله الريدز لمواصلة تحسين نتائجه والاقتراب من المراكز المتقدمة، خاصة في ظل تقارب النقاط بين الفريقين قبل انطلاق الجولة.

كما تشهد منافسات البريميرليج عددًا من المباريات المهمة الأخرى، أبرزها لقاء تشيلسي أمام إيفرتون، وصدام أرسنال مع وولفرهامبتون، في جولة تحمل أهمية كبيرة في سباق المنافسة على المراكز المؤهلة للبطولات الأوروبية.

وعلى صعيد الدوري الإسباني، يخوض برشلونة مواجهة قوية أمام أوساسونا، في إطار سعي الفريق الكتالوني لتعزيز صدارته لجدول ترتيب الليجا، مستغلًا تعثر بعض المنافسين، بينما تشهد الجولة مواجهات أخرى لا تقل قوة مثل أتلتيكو مدريد أمام فالنسيا.

وفي الدوري الإيطالي، تتواصل المنافسة بإقامة عدة مباريات بارزة، يأتي في مقدمتها لقاء أتالانتا ضد كالياري، إلى جانب مواجهة لاتسيو وبارما، في جولة تحمل طابعًا تنافسيًا قويًا على مستوى جدول الترتيب.

كما تشهد ملاعب فرنسا وألمانيا مباريات منتظرة، أبرزها مواجهة باريس سان جيرمان أمام ميتز في الدوري الفرنسي، وعدد من اللقاءات المتزامنة في الدوري الألماني، ليكون عشاق كرة القدم على موعد مع يوم كروي حافل بالإثارة والمتعة.

طالع أيضًا | ماكمانامان يدعو ثنائي ليفربول لحل أزمة محمد صلاح قبل كأس أمم إفريقيا مواعيد مباريات اليوم السبت 13-12-2025 والقنوات الناقلةمواعيد مباريات كأس إنتركونتيننتال اليوم

فلامنجو ضد بيراميدز، الساعة 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 8:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 2. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإنجليزي اليوم

تشيلسي ضد إيفرتون، الساعة 5:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 6:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 4.

ليفربول ضد برايتون، الساعة 5:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 6:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 1.

بيرنلي ضد فولهام، الساعة 7:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 8:30 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 4.

أرسنال ضد وولفرهامبتون، الساعة 10:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 11:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 1. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإسباني اليوم

أتلتيكو مدريد ضد فالنسيا، الساعة 3:00 عصرًا بتوقيت مصر، 4:00 عصرًا بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 3.

مايوركا ضد إلتشي، الساعة 5:15 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 6:15 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 5.

برشلونة ضد أوساسونا، الساعة 7:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 8:30 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 1.

خيتافي ضد إسبانيول، الساعة 10:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 11:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 5. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإيطالي اليوم

تورينو ضد كريمونيزي، الساعة 4:00 عصرًا بتوقيت مصر، 5:00 عصرًا بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر تطبيق Starz Play.

بارما ضد لاتسيو، الساعة 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 8:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر تطبيق Starz Play.

أتالانتا ضد كالياري، الساعة 9:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 10:45 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر تطبيق Starz Play. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الفرنسي اليوم

رين ضد بريست، الساعة 6:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 8.

ميتز ضد باريس سان جيرمان، الساعة 8:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 9:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 3.

نادي باريس ضد تولوز، الساعة 10:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 11:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 2. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الألماني اليوم

هوفنهايم ضد هامبورج، الساعة 4:30 عصرًا بتوقيت مصر، 5:30 عصرًا بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر تطبيق “شاهد”.

بوروسيا مونشنجلادباخ ضد فولفسبورج، الساعة 4:30 عصرًا بتوقيت مصر، 5:30 عصرًا بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر تطبيق “شاهد”.

آينتراخت فرانكفورت ضد أوجسبورج، الساعة 4:30 عصرًا بتوقيت مصر، 5:30 عصرًا بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر تطبيق “شاهد”.

سانت باولي ضد هايدنهايم، الساعة 4:30 عصرًا بتوقيت مصر، 5:30 عصرًا بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر تطبيق “شاهد”.

باير ليفركوزن ضد كولن، الساعة 7:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر، 8:30 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر تطبيق “شاهد”.

ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث مباريات اليوم لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنــــا

Everton recorded easily their most comprehensive victory of the campaign thus far, as they brushed aside AFC Bournemouth to claim a richly-deserved and must-needed 3-0 Premier League win at Goodison Park.

Having failed to score more than one goal at home in nearly 12 months, it had felt like a result that was coming, given how dominant Sean Dyche's men had been in clashes with Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier in the term. However, such was their misfortune, few could have predicted when their luck would finally come in.

Massively aided by a visiting side devoid of any passion, cutting-edge or desire to challenge a beleaguered home side with well-documented struggles in Merseyside, it was a pretty perfect afternoon as they oversaw three different scorers and a clean sheet.

Whilst a near-impossible task to pin down a sole Player of the Match, although James Garner was the official recipient on Everton's official channels, there were too many standouts to laud.

Jarrad Branthwaite was resolute as always at the back, protecting Jordan Pickford who too starred in goal, whilst Dominic Calvert-Lewin put in yet another tireless display in which he did everything but score.

Things seem to finally be clicking into place for Dyche, who faces a true challenge after the international break: his first Merseyside Derby supported by home fans.

Who played well for Everton vs Bournemouth?

As aforementioned, it was a truly outstanding display from their number nine, who continued his road to full fitness by completing another admirable 83 minutes before being replaced by Beto.

As a willing runner sent into channels, he seemingly won everything in the air and even his own second balls at times.

However, it was actually Dwight McNeil who was lauded as their best player, earning an 8.6 Sofascore rating that surpassed Garner, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Jack Harrison, all of whom found the net. That should come as little surprise given the former Burnley wide man was often the man creating, having amassed a whopping six key passes and creating two big chances, despite failing to register an assist.

The Cherries were consistently terrorised down his flank, seemingly too shell-shocked to even threaten the host's goal. Despite that, Pickford was still comfortable when called upon, making three routine saves, hitting 16 accurate long balls, and even registering a key pass too.

It would be hard to find fault with anyone on the pitch, but it could be argued that the show was instead stolen by the on-loan Leeds United dynamo, whose stunning strike added a much-needed cushion just before the break.

How did Jack Harrison play vs Bournemouth?

Earning just his second start for the Toffees since his summer move, it was a typically industrious display from the two-footed wide man, who offered a dash of attacking flair to partner his relentless work ethic.

Dyche would have been purring watching him chase down defenders and harass the opposition midfielders, with his 47 touches indicative of someone sufficiently involved.

Jack Harrison (LUFC to EFC)

2023

Loan

Matthew Pennington (EFC to LUFC)

2017

Loan

Ross Barkley (EFC to LUFC)

2012

Loan

Jermaine Beckford (LUFC to EFC)

2010

Free

Nigel Martyn (LUFC to EFC)

2003

€800k (£693k)

Gary Speed (LUFC to EFC)

1999

€4.87m (£4.2m)

All fees via Transfermarkt

With the ball, the 26-year-old would remain efficient, recording one key pass alongside his 80% pass accuracy, whilst also creating a big chance and even winning 100% of his two aerials, via Sofascore.

However, it was his goalscoring know-how that instead shone through, with his back-post header being miraculously blocked before Doucoure lashed in the rebound. Understandably snatching the headlines though was his actual goal, a side-footed volley from 25 yards out, meticulously placed over Neto that struck the underside of the bar and bounced over the line.

A truly beautiful strike, perfectly measured to bypass those in his way, it also marked an important effort to ensure there was additional protection to the scoreline, given how fragile the Toffees have been at times.

Journalist Connor O'Neill would even hand the £90k-per-week star an impressive 8/10 rating in his post-match analysis, writing: "Superb after a slow start. He took his goal really well and offered Everton a balance to their side that they haven't had this season. The fitter he gets, the better he will become."

It seems that fans are only seeing the start of what promises to be a fine deal achieved by Kevin Thelwell, who fought off late interest from Aston Villa to secure his signature.

Clearly, writer Ell Bretland is indebted to the Director of Football, who described Harrison as a perfect fit for the club: "Don’t know how to explain it other than Jack Harrison is a proper Everton player."

Why did Everton sign Harrison?

Many knew just how talented an individual they had acquired in the summer, with his progress into the first team hampered due to injury. However, the suspense his absence provided has only added to the excitement and made his instant impact feel even more earned.

Last season saw the speedster star for the relegated Whites, scoring an admirable five times and assisting a further seven in the league, to no avail. His work for a club in crisis gave credence to the suggestion that he might prove imperative for Everton, who too have been striving for safety with each passing year.

However, Harrison's US college coach Bobby Muuss would outline these attributes anyway, speaking to the Liverpool Echo after the deal had been announced: "The guy knows how to grind. He’s been grinding and taking the longer approach and the harder road than some others.

"If I’m an Evertonian right now, I’m excited to have a person with that mentality and character in my side for sure. Jack had attributes that some people just don’t have. With his work-rate, his ability to beat players and his savviness, he was just different."

These are attributes that Dyche will have certainly hoped to attain with his signing, with the rest of the team likely delighted with his progress already. The sky truly is the limit for the former Manchester City man, who seems like not just the perfect man for the club, but for the manager too.

Yesterday only helped to emphasise that further, with it being a notion only certain to be reinforced with each passing game.

If Jos Buttler can turn IPL brilliance into a Test place, perhaps Tom Kohler-Cadmore can make enough white-ball runs to make Yorkshire think again in the Championship

ECB Reporters Network and ESPNcricinfo staff18-May-2018
ScorecardYorkshire were in a ruthless mood on the day when Durham unveiled the Paul Collingwood Pavilion at Emirates Riverside, crushing them by 142 runs in their opening match in the Royal London One-Day Cup.Tom Kohler-Cadmore made his first start for Yorkshire in the 50-over format one to remember as he scored a career-best 164, dominating the Durham bowlers with a number of impressive shots to the boundary.Yorkshire’s total of 328 put Durham under pressure and their batting line-up was not able to rise to the occasion. Adil Rashid ripped through the lower order claiming figures of 4 for 47 to guide his team to a comfortable victoryKohler-Cadmore, who averages 31 in first-class cricket, has rarely seemed in Yorkshire;s plane for the longer format but if Jos Buttler can use IPL to force his way back into England’s Test side, anything is possible.He made his intentions known from the off, dispatching early boundaries off Natham Rimmington and James Weighell beginning the innings with momentum. Adam Lyth offered support in the early stages, with the opening duo reaching their fifty partnership in the eighth over. Yorkshire pressed forward, but Lyth was out going for on big strike too many for 30 when he was caught by Stuart Poynter off the bowling of Matthew Potts.His opener partner continued his assault as he reached his fifty from 50 balls, while the visitors brought the 100 up in the 17th over. Cheteshwar Pujara provided a solid foil for Kohler-Cadmore at the other end of the crease. Kohler-Cadmore took centre stage continuing his brilliant knock by reaching his third one-day century off 114 deliveries, which included 10 fours and two sixes.He stepped on the accelerator after notching his hundred. dominating his partnership with Pujara, which passed the 100-run mark when the opener smashed a huge six off the bowling of Weighell.However, he was then dismissed for a career-best 164 when he was caught on the boundary by Smith off George Harding. Pujara passed fifty to guide Yorkshire beyond 300, with Yorkshire posting 328 for 4 in their 50 overs, although he and Harry Brook were dismissed in back-to-back balls by Potts.Collingwood opted to open the batting for the first time in his Durham career since 2000 with Graham Clark. However, both were dismissed cheaply as Ben Coad and Tim Bresnan made early inroads into the home side’s line-up. Tom Latham failed to fire on his first appearance of the campaign loosely driving a Stephen Patterson delivery to Brook.A suicidal run-out saw the end of Will Smith before Rashid snagged the wicket of Ryan Pringle. Michael Richardson offered resistance in the middle order until he fell lbw to Rashid for 43, while the leg-spinner then removed James Weighell. Potts and Poynter made late runs, but Yorkshire were able to wrap the win with ease.

The 18-year-old has been rewarded by Gareth Southgate for his exceptional performances at Old Trafford and could yet make the difference in Germany

In the build-up to every international tournament, there is always a clamour for the flavour of the month to be called into the England squad. Think Michael Owen for the 1998 World Cup, Wayne Rooney for Euro 2004, Phil Foden for the rescheduled Euro 2020 and Jude Bellingham ahead of the last World Cup in Qatar.

Kobbie Mainoo has been the name on every England fans' lips ahead of Euro 2024 and there was noticeable disappointment among supporters when he was initially left out of Gareth Southgate's squad for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. But the England manager has had a dramatic change of heart and has called him into his penultimate squad before the tournament.

Mainoo has been impressing in practically every match he has played for United this season since breaking into the first team in November, and was one of the standout players in the Red Devils' incredible 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup. His England call-up is richly deserved and now it's time for him to sprinkle his magic on the biggest stage.

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  Injury pain to indispensable

  It is no exaggeration to say Mainoo has transformed United's fortunes since returning to action in November following a long spell out with an ankle injury suffered in pre-season. Mainoo was the player everyone had been talking about during United's tour of the United States after giving glimpses of his potential last season.

  However, his progress was cruelly de-railed by a freak injury suffered against Real Madrid in Houston, when Casemiro tackled Rodrygo and the forward landed on Mainoo's foot in just the second minute. The midfielder left the NRG Stadium on crutches and did not even return to training until late October. And despite United spending more than £150m ($189m) on new signings, including Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund plus a raft of loan arrivals, they got off to a horrendous start, losing nine of their first 18 matches in all competitions.

  Their abject midfield was a huge factor in their miserable results, with Casemiro looking off the pace, Sofyan Amrabat struggling to adapt to his new surroundings and Christian Eriksen not having the legs to last more than 45 minutes.

  Fit-again Mainoo was, however, a surprise inclusion for a potentially tricky match at Everton in late November, and he was a revelation in his first-ever Premier League start. Indeed, he was so impressive that Gary Neville remarked he looked more like a Manchester City player than a United player.

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  Growing in importance

  Since returning to full fitness, Mainoo has been involved in 19 of United's last 22 matches, and there has been a significant improvement in results. Ten Hag's side have won 10 out of 16 games in which Mainoo has played more than 45 minutes, only losing to Newcastle, West Ham, Fulham and City while drawing with Tottenham and Liverpool.

  He played no part in the humiliating 3-0 thrashing by Bournemouth and was taken off at half-time against Nottingham Forest, with it being little coincidence that United ended up losing 2-1. Mainoo has started every match since the turn of the year with the exception of the FA Cup tie at Nottingham Forest, helping United win eight out of 11 matches in all competitions.

  He scored his first goal for the senior team with a thumping strike against Newport County and followed it up with an incredible run and curling finish against Wolves in the 97th minute, snatching back two valuable points. He dominated the midfield against West Ham three days later, forming part of an already iconic photograph with Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund.

  He helped United come through a tricky test against Aston Villa in what was a potentially make-or-break match for the club's top-four ambitions. It was his clever footwork in a tight space around the area which allowed Diogo Dalot to pick out Scott McTominay to head in the winning goal.

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  Maturity amid chaos

  He was exceptional again in a tricky encounter at Luton Town. With Casemiro and Harry Maguire getting tied up in knots while Bruno Fernandes played at 100mph, Mainoo held the fort practically by himself, offering control with his quick footwork and his intelligent passing, as well as cutting out the hosts' most dangerous balls.

  He was a big factor in Erik ten Hag's side eventually scraping a 2-1 win, and former England striker Ian Wright was thoroughly impressed, leading calls for him to be called into the Three Lions' squad. "Kobbie Mainoo has to be in the next England squad," Wright wrote on . "Such maturity in chaotic conditions that we've not seen from a England player in a long time. Impressed every time I watch him."

  Sunday's match with Liverpool was the game where everyone sat up and took notice, however. Mainoo was missing his usual partner Casemiro, but if anything he looked more confident without the Brazilian by his side and took more responsibility in attack, gliding past opponents with ease while skilfully controlling the ball under huge pressure.

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  Henderson's career has gone backwards

  Mainoo's effervescent form is in total contrast to the players he is competing with for a place in the England team. Jordan Henderson' career has nosedived ever since his ill-advised move to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, which attracted huge criticism back home given his previous support for the LGBTQ+ movement. The transfer was also a disaster on an individual level, as Al-Ettifaq won just six out of their 19 games with Henderson.

  The former Liverpool captain sought an early exit to join Ajax, and his arrival has coincided with a downturn in the Dutch giants' results. Ajax had won seven out of nine games in December and January, but since the former Liverpool captain joined, they have won just one out of the nine matches in which he has played.

  Henderson has an extra 15 years experience than Mainoo, but on current form, the United teenager has the edge.

West Ham United continue to defy expectations following their stunning 2-0 win over Arsenal in midweek – their second over the Gunners this season – and confidence must be flowing at the London Stadium.

David Moyes won't be resting on his laurels and with the January transfer window just days away from opening, the Scot could be keen on bolstering his squad further.

West Ham United transfer news

Jarrod Bowen led the line for the Irons against Arsenal, and it is clear that Moyes needs to strengthen his attacking department.

According to Football Insider, West Ham are keen on signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, with the North Londoners valuing the player at around £40m.

They could face competition from Crystal Palace and Bournemouth for the Englishman and with Mikel Arteta looking to potentially offload the forward if the right deal comes in, Moyes could strike in the next few weeks.

Having sold Gianluca Scamacca in the summer, the club currently have only Michail Antonio and Danny Ings as their two main strikers, with youngster Divin Mubama providing backup.

It is clear that a new centre-forward is urgently required, especially if Moyes looks to lead his side to even more glory this term.

Nketiah may not be a marquee name as such, but he could be a big upgrade on Antonio, without a shadow of a doubt.

Eddie Nketiah’s season in numbers

Antonio has been a wonderful servant to West Ham since arriving, yet this season, he has only scored twice in the league.

With just a few months remaining on his deal, Moyes should be ready to part ways with the striker and this should give him a licence to bring in Nketiah.

Former professional Tony Cascarino hailed the 24-year-old recently, claiming the striker was “very Ian Wright-like” as he is a "natural goalscorer", and he has demonstrated his goalscoring abilities this season.

He has scored five league goals this season along with chipping in with three assists, and he could certainly add something different to the West Ham attack.

This season, Nketiah has registered more shots per 90 (3.08 vs one), shot-creating actions per 90 (2.56 vs 1.99) and goal-creating actions (0.72 vs 0.55) than Antonio during the league this season and it proves that he would be an upgrade on the West Ham striker.

With regard to the Arsenal squad, the 24-year-old currently ranks third in terms of goals and assists (six) in the Premier League, along with ranking fifth for total shots per game (1.7) and he has proven top-flight ability.

Indeed, since making his debut for the Gunners during the 2017/18 campaign, Nketiah has played over 150 times, scoring 38 goals and chipping in with nine assists in the process.

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Perhaps it is time he moved on to a fresh challenge in order to establish himself as the main striker and a move to West Ham – for whom Wright briefly featured for after leaving Highbury in 1998, scoring nine goals in 24 games – could be ideal.

He would be a perfect replacement for Antonio and, given his pedigree in the Premier League over the previous few seasons, Moyes could be signing a player who should be able to settle in with ease.

Chelsea will look to get back to winning ways tomorrow when the west Londoners make the lengthy trip up to Merseyside to play Everton, but Sean Dyche's Toffees won't be a walk in the park for Mauricio Pochettino's patchy side whatsoever.

Everton have developed a siege mentality at Goodison Park ever since being deducted ten points last month, pulling off an impressive 3-0 win against Newcastle United last match with the home fans packed into the stadium backing their downtrodden team all the way.

In stark contrast, Pochettino's men disappointingly succumbed to their sixth defeat of the season already away at Manchester United mid-week – a Scott McTominay double for the hosts breaking Blues hearts in the eventual 2-1 loss.

Raheem Sterling was second-rate throughout the dire defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, fearful that his starting spot could well be up for grabs against Everton as a direct consequence.

Raheem Sterling's game vs Man United in numbers

Signing on the dotted line for Chelsea last year – the former Manchester City winger demanding an extortionate £47.5m transfer fee to win his services – Sterling has been effective in spurts for his team so far this season.

The experienced 29-year-old has amassed six goals and three assists in all competitions, but Chelsea's number seven was poor against Erik ten Hag's side.

Still without a goal in his professional career against Man United – a staggering statistic that Sterling won't want reminding of – the ageing attacker never did look like breaking this notable goalscoring duck with zero shots attempted on Andre Onana's goal, as per Sofascore.

Moreover, Sterling was a passenger when it came to grabbing the game by the scruff of its neck. The right winger only won 30% of his duels in the contest, losing possession 13 times too when his team needed him to be calm and measured to kickstart a possible comeback.

It looks likely that Pochettino will drop the seasoned England international therefore for the game at Everton, opting to bring back in a previously suspended Conor Gallagher to the team to freshen up the Blues in attack.

Conor Gallagher's season in numbers

Once labelled as an "outstanding" footballer by TalkSPORT pundit Tony Cascarino when playing for Crystal Palace, Gallagher hasn't ever quite replicated his Eagles best as a loanee in a Chelsea shirt.

The one-time Palace man managed to score eight times and assist five goals in an impactful loan switch during the 2021-22 Premier League season, hopeful of making a name for himself at Stamford Bridge on his return.

The £50k-per-week man, as per Capology, has shown flashes this season of what he's capable of – notching up four assists to date – before a needless double booking saw him suspended for the game in mid-week.

His absence was felt in the midfield in that 2-1 loss, leaving Pochettino with a simple choice this weekend to reinstate the 23-year-old back into the lineup for their game tomorrow – the likes of Enzo Fernandez and the aforementioned Sterling struggling in midfield to help their team venture forward.

Cole Palmer was a shining light in the number ten role, but Pochettino could move the 21-year-old star over to Sterling's vacant right-wing spot to accommodate for Gallagher to come in.

Chelsea will have to be switched on from the get-go at Goodison Park, Gallagher hopeful he's given a chance to impress again and help his team pick up three points come the end of what will be a fiercely contested match.

West Bromwich Albion's promotion credentials will be under the microscope this coming Saturday when Carlos Corberan's playoff-chasing Baggies face off against Kieran McKenna's Ipswich Town, the Tractor Boys loving life back in the Championship with the Suffolk club in second spot currently.

Corberan's men are way off Ipswich in terms of points in the division, but West Brom's focus will be fixed on trying to make it into the playoff positions this season – outside of the playoff picture at the time of writing owing to goal difference, Sunderland above the Baggies in sixth nervously looking over their shoulder to see what the West Midlands club does next.

West Brom's manager will have a number of selection calls to ponder over for the upcoming game at the Hawthorns, selecting the very best lineup he thinks can go toe-to-toe with the confident visitors in what is an exciting match-up on paper.

With that in mind, here is how Corberan could set his side up this weekend – with two possible alterations from the latest defeat to Southampton.

1 GK – Alex Palmer

Everpresent in all of West Brom's 16 Championship games so far, Palmer starting against Ipswich Town will be one of the simpler decisions when it comes to team selection from Corberan's perspective.

Keeping seven clean sheets this season, only conceding 17 goals when he has been unfortunately beaten, the 27-year-old's position in the starting lineup is surely set in stone for Saturday.

2 RB – Darnell Furlong

Darnell Furlong will also be retained in Corberan's first-team plans for the clash against Ipswich, very rarely missing a game for the Baggies whether that be at the back or played slightly more forward in a right midfield spot.

He's featured in all 16 second-tier games for West Brom much like his teammate Palmer, a shoo-in for a starting position against the Tractor Boys.

3 CB – Kyle Bartley

Scoring against the Saints last time out – Bartley bundling the ball into the back of the net after a Brandon Thomas-Asante effort clattered the crossbar – the 32-year-old could be key at the back up against Ipswich's high-energy attacking line of Nathan Broadhead and George Hirst by successfully marshalling them out of the contest.

Averaging 3.8 ball recoveries per 90 minutes this season, according to Sofascore, Bartley will hope he can act as a Baggies brick wall when swarms of Ipswich attackers do come his way.

4 CB – Cedric Kipre

Missing from the West Brom starting eleven only once this campaign so far – benched when the Baggies played Millwall at the Hawthorns – Kipre should start this Saturday to take his season tally to 16 appearances.

Kipre has been a colossus in many of his performances, the Ivory Coast defender standing out in West Brom's 2-0 win over Coventry recently – blocking three shots to foil the Sky Blues and clearing the ball away seven times to consolidate a clean sheet, as per Sofascore.

5 LB – Conor Townsend

Corberan shouldn't have to make any changes in his defence, with Conor Townsend another trusted member of the backline at the Baggies.

Performing below his usual high standards in a West Brom strip away at St Mary's – the 30-year-old losing all six of his attempted ground duels – West Brom's Spanish manager will still stick by his full-back for the visit of Ipswich in the hope that he raises his performance level in such a high-octane contest.

6 RM – Grady Diangana

Once on West Ham United's books as a youngster developing at the Hammers, Grady Diangana has since become a key player at West Brom with the 25-year-old entering his fifth successive season with the club this campaign.

Often blowing hot and cold as many exciting maverick-style players tend to do, West Brom's number 11 has two goals and three assists from 11 games played this season.

Two of those assists were notched up in just one game, Diangana a nuisance for the Hull City defenders all night in a 3-1 win at the Hawthorns over the Tigers.

7 CM – Okay Yokuşlu

West Brom's defensively sound Turkish midfielder should start again for the West Midlanders for the evening kick-off, Okay Yokuşlu solid in recent contests for Corberan's playoff-aspiring team.

In a 2-0 home win over QPR back in mid-October, the 29-year-old was no-nonsense in approach.

Tough into the tackle by winning three of his four ground duels, West Brom's number 35 excels at doing the dirty work in the centre of the park allowing other midfield options the freedom to get forward subsequently.

8 CM – Alex Mowatt

The first change Corberan could look to make for the game at the weekend could be starting Alex Mowatt over Nathaniel Chalobah, the former Leeds United man standing out when substituted on against Southampton.

Mowatt was a far more effective attacking presence than Chalobah when introduced, pushing his team further forward to attempt an unlikely comeback.

As per Sofascore, the 28-year-old had 44 touches from just 34 minutes on the pitch in a bid to leave his mark on the contest. Unfortunately for Mowatt and the rest of the team, he couldn't quite be the difference-maker but this individual display could see him start against Ipswich.

9 LM – Matt Phillips

Playing for Blackpool, Sheffield United and QPR before finding a settled home in the West Midlands with West Brom in 2016, Phillips continues to be a talented winger despite the twilight of his career fast approaching him now at 32 years of age.

Starting all 16 games for Corberan's Baggies this season – even with youngster Tom Fellows pushing Phillips and Diangana all the way for a starting spot – Phillips has registered three goals and two assists to show he's still a reliable creator going forward and why his manager keeps picking him.

10 ST – Josh Maja

Once on loan with Fulham in the Premier League from then parent club FC Girondins de Bordeaux, West Brom snapped up Maja on a free transfer deal this summer after the Ligue 1 outfit released their former EFL hot-shot.

Bursting onto the scene in English football with Sunderland as a teenage sensation up top, the "rare" talent – as hailed by former Black Cats striker Jermain Defoe – hasn't really got going yet for the Baggies, but he could be pushing for a starting spot this weekend if fit.

With Thomas-Asante having not been in rich goalscoring form recently – failing to find the net in his last two displays – it could open the door for a surprise Maja start.

Phil Hay has shared a worrying update on the fitness of one Leeds United star who Daniel Farke has recently hailed.

Leeds United injury news

The Whites have suffered a number of injury concerns this season, with the likes of Stuart Dallas and Junior Firpo yet to feature under the new manager. Summer signing Djed Spence is also sidelined, whereas Wilfried Gnonto has recently returned from ankle surgery.

On the pitch, Farke’s side have been in solid form, although Wednesday evening’s 1-0 defeat to Stoke City put an end to three successive victories in the Championship. One player who has starred under the German is Crysencio Summerville, who also has missed parts of the current campaign through injury.

The winger was the hero on the weekend, scoring twice in a dramatic 3-2 win at Farke’s former side Norwich City, however, he was left out of the starting XI at Stoke and only came on as a substitute for the final 20 minutes Taking to X after the game, Hay provided an injury update on Summerville, relaying information from Farke that the attacker is still struggling with a pre-season injury which is requiring painkillers and is preventing him from playing three games in a week.

“Farke says Summerville isn't physically able to play three games a week at the moment, owing to a pre-season injury. Needs painkillers. Also felt he needed to give Kamara a rest after international duty with Finland.”

It represents a concerning update for Farke, who recently praised Summerville, saying after his display against Norwich:

"Crysencio is a baller, it's a joy to watch him. When you see a guy touching the ball like he does, it's heart warming. We always speak with him about wanting him to improve his effectiveness, we need goals, assists, end product. This is the final step for him to find his next step in his career. If he delivers like this, he's on a really good path with goals and assists but he has to keep going. Today he deserves all the praise.”

Leeds United fixtures

The games come thick and fast for the Whites in the second tier, with 12 Championship games scheduled between now and the New Year, so Summerville may have to be used carefully as the club continue to monitor the issue.

Leeds United's upcoming fixtures

Huddersfield Town (H)

28th October

Leicester City (A)

3rd November

Plymouth Argyle (H)

11th November

Rotherham United (A)

24th November

Swansea City (H)

29th November

Middlesbrough (H)

2nd December

Blackburn Rovers (A)

9th December

Sunderland (A)

12th December

Coventry City (H)

16th December

Ipswich Town (H)

23rd December

Preston North End (A)

26th December

West Brom (A)

29th December

At this moment in time, Leeds are sitting in third place in the league, nine points behind Ipswich Town and 14 behind leaders Leicester City. The Whites and Farke will be hoping to be in and around the automatic spots come January, and Summerville may have a big part to play if e can remain fit.

Marcus Rashford has revealed that he once snubbed Manchester United icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney as part of bold future prediction.

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• England star was academy hopeful at the time
• Snubbed big money to remain with Red Devils
• Was determined to make senior breakthrough

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Back when the current England international was just 11 years old, he had the opportunity to rub shoulders with senior stars that would go on to become a five-time winner of the prestigious Ballon d’Or and the Red Devils’ all-time leading goalscorer. Rashford, who had turned down “life-changing” money in order to remain part of United’s academy system, shunned both as he believed that he would one day be playing alongside them.

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  WHAT RASHFORD SAID

  Rashford has said in : “When I was about ten or 11 years old, I was getting a lot of attention, and we had all kinds of agents and clubs trying to pass things to the family. United still hadn’t signed me to a scholarship, and people were offering all kinds of things. A few clubs offered us life-changing money. We’ll buy the family a home, we’ll put cars in your garage. We’ll change your family’s life. At the time, my mum was working as a cashier at Ladbrokes. My brother was working for AA. They had every right to tell me, 'Just take the deal.' But they knew my dream was to play for United, so they never ever pressured me. I don’t know how many people know this, but I actually played two academy games for that one club to see how I liked it. I remember walking out of the dressing room and seeing my mum and my brothers, and they just asked me, 'What do you want to do? Stay or go?' I said, 'I want to go back to United.'"

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Rashford added: “Money is great. It’s a blessing. But dreams are priceless. For me, even at 11 years old, playing for United was my only goal. I remember around that time, when I was still trying to get signed, Wazza and Cristiano came by to do something with all the academy lads, and I was just looking at them in awe, you know what I mean? They had a photographer there, and at the end all us kids had a chance to get a picture with them, and I remember hanging in the back away from everyone. I remember my brother saying, 'Go take a picture with Wazza, bro! What are you doing???' I said, 'I don’t need a picture.' He said, 'Don’t need a picture???' I said, 'I’m going to be playing alongside them some day.' I think I was the only kid who didn’t get a photo. After we had turned down the money, there was just this hunger inside me. I didn’t see myself as a kid anymore. I had to grab my opportunity and change our lives, period. To be able to go on and really live that dream, as a kid from Manchester… As a kid from Hulme, Moss Side, Chorlton, Withington, Wythenshawe… If you think I would ever take that for granted, then you simply do not know me.”

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  Rashford went on to make his senior debut for United in February 2016, at the age of 17. He is now closing in on 400 appearances for the Red Devils, with 128 goals recorded along the way, and has delivered on his 11-year-old promise – with games taken in as a team-mate of both Rooney and Ronaldo.

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Agarkar: Kings XI’s collapse the worst performance this season

Umesh Yadav ambushed KL Rahul and Chris Gayle with short balls and the rest of Kings XI Punjab’s batting line-up made lemmings seem cautious as they were knocked over for 88 in 15.1 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore chased it down with almost 12 overs to spare and boosted their net run-rate, from -0.26 to +0.21, and their playoff qualification chances. The result also confirmed a top-two finish for current table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad.Kings XI had suffered a big blow even before the first ball was bowled: their top wicket-taker Mujeeb Ur Rahman was sidelined with a hand injury sustained in his previous game against Kolkata Knight Riders. On the flip side, they recalled Marcus Stoinis to bolster a batting line-up that had Axar Patel at No. 6 on Saturday. Stoinis, however, yorked himself against Yuzvendra Chahal and was part of an irreparable collapse. Three of the last four wickets were chaotic run-outs, which summed up Kings XI’s approach on a pitch that wasn’t as flat as the one that produced a run aggregate of 459 on Saturday, but it wasn’t unplayable either.Short ball leaves Kings XI short-changed
Umesh teased Gayle with a brace of outswingers in the corridor, including one that grazed the outside edge, but Parthiv Patel dropped it to reprieve the batsman on 0 in the first over. He then ventured short and kept attacking the body of Gayle, who took seven balls to get off the mark against Umesh. In all, Umesh bowled 15 short or short-of-good-length balls in his three-over first spell, and fetched two wickets in doing so. In his third over, he first had Rahul pulling a catch to deep square leg for 21 off 15 balls and then dismissed Gayle in similar fashion. In the next over, Mohammed Siraj dug one in outside off and coaxed an outside edge from Karun Nair to leave Kings XI at 41 for 3 in the sixth over.The middle-order implosion
In the next over, Stoinis misread the length of a googly from Chahal and was bowled for 2. His Australia team-mate Aaron Finch, though, threatened to haul Kings XI to three figures, but the other end was a revolving door with batsmen entering and exiting in a flash. Besides Rahul and Gayle, Finch (26) was the only other Kings XI batsman to move into double figures. He, however, fell in the 12th over, when he pulled a short ball from Moeen Ali straight into the lap of Virat Kohli at deep midwicket. The RCB captain was simply having fun. He broke into an animated jig, and his team was in such a dominant position that he could afford at least one slip till the end of Kings XI’s innings.Kings XI’s misery, on the other hand, deepened when R Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, and Ankit Rajpoot all ran themselves out. Kings XI’s 88 was the second-lowest total this season, and their joint second-lowest overall. RCB’s ‘perfect’ dayIn the absence of swing and scoreboard pressure, Kohli and Parthiv Patel launched a flurry of boundaries and took RCB to 66 for 0 in the Powerplay. Fourteen balls later, Kohli capped an early finish with a top-edged four. He later said: “It was a perfect day for us. We are in the nothing-to-lose zone and it will work well for us. Other teams will be wary of a team with such a mindset.”If RCB win their remaining two matches, at home against Sunrises Hyderabad followed by an away game against Rajasthan Royals, they could sneak into the playoffs.