23/12/2023 Football

23/12/2023 Football – There are plenty of games today. In the Premier League, there are six games, including Liverpool v Arsenal.

23/12/2023 Football – Premier League – West Ham v Manchester United

• West Ham United Squad Changes: Anticipated rotation after six changes in the Carabao Cup loss at Liverpool. Maxwel Cornet and Nayef Aguerd might return after illness.
• Manchester United Team Updates:
  • Victor Lindelof out for over a month due to minor groin surgery.
  • Diogo Dalot serving a one-match ban after a red card against Liverpool.
  • Bruno Fernandes returns from suspension.
  • Christian Eriksen back in training, but Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, and Mason Mount out until mid-January.
• Match Facts – Head-to-Head:
  • West Ham’s recent 1-0 win over Manchester United is one of only eight victories in 54 Premier League encounters.
  • The Hammers could achieve consecutive Premier League wins against United for the second time.
  • Last five Premier League meetings decided by a single-goal margin.
  • West Ham nearing 100 top-flight home goals against Manchester United.
• West Ham United’s Recent Performance:
  • 13 points from last six Premier League matches (W4, D1).
  • A win could bring them to 30 points after 18 matches for the first time since 2014-15.
  • Close to 500th league home defeat since joining the Football League in 1919.
  • Only three wins in 31 Premier League games against top-four sides since David Moyes’ return.
  • Said Benrahma could score against Manchester United in three consecutive seasons, a first since 1972-73.
  • Mohammed Kudus scored six goals in last 11 appearances.
  • David Moyes tied with Harry Redknapp for most Premier League losses as a manager.
• Manchester United’s Current Form:
  • 12 losses in last 25 matches in all competitions.
  • 19 defeats in 2023, the most in a single calendar year since 1989.
  • No wins in 12 away games against top-nine teams under Erik ten Hag, with an aggregate score of 34-9 against them.
  • Rasmus Hojlund yet to score in 15 domestic appearances.
  • Antony without a goal or assist in 18 appearances this season.
  • Bruno Fernandes created a league-high 126 chances in 2023 but never scored against West Ham in 10 encounters.

23/12/2023 Football – Premier League – Liverpool v Arsenal

• Liverpool Team Updates:
  • Ryan Gravenberch likely to play after a suspected hamstring injury turned out to be muscular fatigue.
  • Alexis Mac Allister, Diogo Jota, and Andrew Robertson expected to return in the new year.
• Arsenal Team News:
  • Mohamed Elneny close to recovery from a hamstring issue.
  • Jorginho’s participation remains uncertain.
  • Thomas Partey, Jurrien Timber, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Fabio Vieira are long-term absentees.
• Match Facts – Head-to-Head:
  • Liverpool unbeaten in 10 home Premier League games against Arsenal (7 wins, 3 draws).
  • Arsenal hasn’t kept a clean sheet in the last 15 top-flight meetings, conceding 43 goals.
  • This match marks Liverpool’s 100th home league game against Arsenal.
• Liverpool’s Recent Performance:
  • Only one loss in their last 50 top-flight games at Anfield, unbeaten in the last 20.
  • Scoring streak of 26 consecutive league matches ended with a 0-0 draw against Manchester United.
  • Jurgen Klopp’s team attempted 34 shots in the last match, the most without scoring in seven years.
  • Only three losses in 41 Premier League home games against top-six sides under Klopp.
  • Mohamed Salah scored nine goals in 13 top-flight appearances against Arsenal.
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold has six Premier League assists against Arsenal, five at Anfield.
• Arsenal’s Current Form:
  • Seven wins in the last nine matches in all competitions.
  • Risk of losing back-to-back top-flight away fixtures for the first time since May 2022.
  • Won 24 of 39 Premier League matches in 2023, aiming for 25 league wins in consecutive years.
  • Conceded the fewest shots on target in the top flight this season.
  • Gabriel Martinelli scored four times against Liverpool, including goals and assists in both meetings last season.
  • Gabriel Jesus scored or assisted in Arsenal’s last three visits to Anfield.

23/12/2023 Football – Other Games

OTHER FOOTBALL – SATURDAY 23 DECEMBER

All National League matches are shown internationally on National League TV (excluding UK)

12:00am UK SAT / 7:00pm ET FRI
ARGENTINE TROFEO DE CAMPEONES – River Plate v Rosario
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+

1:45am UK SAT / 8:45pm ET FRI
A-LEAGUE WOMEN – Wellington v Newcastle
UK – TNT Sports 2
Australia – 10play / Paramount+
Hong Kong – SPO TV
Malaysia – SPO TV
New Zealand – Sky Sport 1

6:00am UK / 1:00am ET
A-LEAGUE WOMEN – Canberra v Central Coast
UK – TNT Sports 5
Australia – 10play / Paramount+
New Zealand – Sky Sport 4

6:00am UK / 1:00am ET
A-LEAGUE WOMEN – Perth v Sydney
UK – TNT Sports 3
Australia – 10play / Paramount+
New Zealand – Sky Sport 7

7:00am UK / 2:00am ET
A-LEAGUE WOMEN – Western Sydney v Adelaide
UK – TNT Sports 4
Australia – 10play / Paramount+
New Zealand – Sky Sport 9

1:30pm UK / 8:30am ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Arrows v Galaxy
South Africa – Supersport OTT 3

1:30pm UK / 8:30am ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Chiefs v Richards Bay
South Africa – Supersport PSL / Supersport Variety 4

1:30pm UK / 8:30am ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Chippa v Polokwane
South Africa – Supersport OTT 2

1:30pm UK / 8:30am ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Royal AM v Swallows
South Africa – Supersport OTT

2:30pm UK / 9:30am ET
INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE – Mohun Bagan v Goa
UK – OneFootball
India – Sports18

3:30pm UK / 10:30am ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – SS United v Pirates
South Africa – Supersport PSL

5:00pm UK / 12:00pm ET
TURKISH SUPER LIG – Trabzonspor v Basaksehir
Canada – beIN Sports 3
USA – beIN Sports 3

5:15pm UK / 12:15pm ET
BELGIAN PRO LEAGUE – Antwerp v Westerlo
Canada – DAZN
South Africa – ESPN 2 Africa
USA – ESPN+

5:30pm UK / 12:30pm ET
NATIONAL LEAGUE – Bromley v Altrincham
UK – TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports Ultimate

7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
BELGIAN PRO LEAGUE – Anderlecht v Genk
Canada – DAZN
South Africa – ESPN 2 Africa
USA – ESPN+

23/12/2023 Football Gossip & News

• Manchester United Transfer Targets:
  • Considering Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla as an alternative to Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy, who prefers Tottenham.
• Tottenham and Chelsea Potential Deal:
  • Tottenham might offer Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Chelsea in exchange for Conor Gallagher.
• Aston Villa’s Interest:
  • Eyeing a loan move for Timo Werner from RB Leipzig to bolster attacking options.
• Chelsea’s Prospective Signings:
  • Approached Sporting Lisbon for Ousmane Diomande and Viktor Gyokeres.
• Arsenal’s Midfield Target:
  • Interested in Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, though he’s hesitant to move in January.
• Coaching Moves:
  • Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer close to joining Turkish club Besiktas.
• Manchester United and Eintracht Frankfurt Loan Deal:
  • Donny van de Beek set to join Frankfurt on loan with an option to buy.
• Inter Milan’s Interest in Celtic’s Matt O’Riley:
  • Planning a loan with an obligation to buy, while Aston Villa and West Ham also show interest.
• Sunderland’s Pierre Ekwah Drawing Attention:
  • Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Nottingham Forest interested, but Sunderland wants to retain him.
• Luton Town and Albert Sambi Lokonga:
  • Considering ending Lokonga’s loan early to strengthen other positions.
• European Super League Discussions:
  • Organisers still hopeful of persuading Premier League clubs despite public distancing.
• Everton Eyeing Josh Brownhill:
  • Contemplating a move for Burnley’s midfielder in January.
• Fulham’s Agreement with Fluminense:
  • Deal set for midfielder Andre, decision pending from the player.
• Sevilla’s Loan Interest in Bournemouth’s Hamed Traore:
  • Considering a January loan move for the midfielder.

Saturday’s gossip: En-Nesyri, Guirassy, Gallagher, Hojbjerg, Werner, Diomande, Gyokeres – BBC Sport

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