28/12/2023 Football

28/12/2023 Football – A few games are being played today. In the Premier League, there are two games, including Arsenal v West Ham.

 

28/12/2023 Football – Premier League – Brighton v Tottenham

• • Brighton Team News:
    • • Winger Kaoru Mitoma expected to miss the game due to an ankle problem.
    • • Danny Welbeck is building up fitness after a muscle injury, recently coming off the bench in Albion’s past two games.

• • Tottenham Updates:
    • • Cristian Romero and Richarlison to be assessed after being substituted against Everton with hamstring and back issues, respectively.
    • • Destiny Udogie returns from a ban, but Yves Bissouma begins a four-match suspension.

• • Match Facts and Statistics:
    • • Tottenham have won eight of the 12 top-flight meetings with Brighton.
    • • Brighton’s current form: only two wins in their past 12 league matches, averaging a point per game.
    • • Brighton’s ongoing challenge: a club record of 22 consecutive league games without a clean sheet.
    • • Evan Ferguson’s scoring record: 11 Premier League goals in 2023, the most for a teenager in a calendar year since Francis Jeffers in 1999.
    • • Tottenham’s performance: won 11 of their opening 18 games of a Premier League campaign for the third time.
    • • Spurs’ scoring consistency: scored in 30 consecutive league games, their second-longest top-flight streak.
    • • Richarlison’s recent form: four goals in his last three Premier League appearances, after only managing two goals in his first 39 league matches for Spurs.

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28/12/2023 Football – Premier League – Arsenal v West Ham

• • Arsenal Team News:
    • • Midfielder Kai Havertz is suspended after accumulating five yellow cards.
    • • Takehiro Tomiyasu, Fabio Vieira, Thomas Partey, and Jurrien Timber remain sidelined due to injuries.

• • West Ham Updates:
    • • Nayef Aguerd missed the recent victory against Manchester United due to illness and may need monitoring.
    • • Michail Antonio is nearing a return from a knee injury but this game might be too soon for him.

• • Match Facts and Statistics:
    • • Arsenal’s strong home record against West Ham, winning 12 of their past 13 home league games.
    • • West Ham has lost 35 Premier League matches against Arsenal, their joint-highest figure against any opponent.
    • • Arsenal’s historical performance: unbeaten in 17 Premier League games against London clubs since May 2022.
    • • Mikel Arteta’s side has not lost any of their past 13 home fixtures in league and cup.
    • • Bukayo Saka’s impressive home performance: involved in 18 goals in his last 17 home appearances.
    • • West Ham’s potential milestone: reaching 33 points at the halfway stage of a Premier League season for the first time.
    • • The Hammers’ recent form: won five of their past seven league matches.
    • • David Moyes’ record: at risk of losing a 239th Premier League game, which would be a record for a manager.
    • • Moyes’ winless streak in Premier League away fixtures against Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United.
    • • Jarrod Bowen’s goal-scoring opportunity: one goal away from being the first West Ham player to score 12 times in the first half of a Premier League season.

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28/12/2023 Football – Other Games

OTHER FOOTBALL – THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER

6:00am UK / 1:00am ET
A-LEAGUE WOMEN – Melbourne City v Brisbane
UK – TNT Sports 2
Australia – 10play / Paramount+
New Zealand – Sky Sport 4

10:00am UK / 5:00am ET
FOOTBALL – LaLiga Futures
UK – Viaplay Online / LaLiga TV
South Africa – Supersport LaLiga

2:30pm UK / 9:30am ET
INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE – Mumbai City v Chennaiyin
UK – OneFootball
India – Sports18

5:00pm UK / 12:00pm ET
FOOTBALL – LaLiga Futures
UK – Viaplay Online / LaLiga TV
South Africa – Supersport LaLiga

28/12/2023 Football Gossip & News

• • Newcastle United’s Transfer Target:
    • • Confident about signing England midfielder Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City.
    • • Facing competition from Juventus, Everton, and Crystal Palace for the 28-year-old. (Source: Telegraph)

• • Manchester United and Ineos Group Deal:
    • • The Glazer family may owe Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group up to $66m (£52m) if they terminate the deal for a 25% stake in Manchester United. (Source: Independent)
    • • Ineos must be consulted on any January transfer window moves and manager Erik ten Hag’s position. (Source: Standard)
    • • Ratcliffe has an eight-year plan to improve Old Trafford. (Source: Football Insider)

• • Joao Neves’ Contract Talks with Benfica:
    • • The 19-year-old midfielder, linked with Manchester United, is negotiating a new contract that could increase his release clause. (Source: O Jogo)

• • Arsenal’s Transfer Plans:
    • • Manager Mikel Arteta open to strengthening the squad in January.
    • • Interest in Bayern Munich central defender Matthijs de Ligt, but a move is unlikely in January. (Source: Guardian and Athletic)

• • Liverpool’s Interest in Antonee Robinson:
    • • Inquiring about Fulham’s United States international as they seek a left-back. (Source: 90 Min)

• • Tottenham’s Squad Changes:
    • • Informed Eric Dier, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, and Hugo Lloris they can leave in January. (Source: Football Insider)
    • • Juventus prioritizing a move for Hojbjerg. (Source: Calciomercato)
    • • Sevilla and Tottenham competing for Ajax’s Stanis Idumbo Muzambo. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

• • Antoine Griezmann’s Future Plans:
    • • Atletico Madrid to be his last club in Europe, with interest in finishing his career in the United States. (Source: AS)

• • AC Milan’s Recall of Matteo Gabbia:
    • • Set to bring back the 24-year-old Italian center-back from Villarreal. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

• • Roma’s Interest in Leonardo Bonucci:
    • • Trying to sign the former Juventus defender, with Union Berlin willing to let him leave for free. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)

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