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It’s been another frustrating campaign for Chelsea so far this season.

One week, Enzo Maresca’s side are able to keep Premier League leaders Arsenal at bay with ten men and tear Barcelona apart 3-0 in the Champions League.

Yet, the next week they’ll lose 3-1 to Leeds United and be held to a draw away to Bournemouth.

One of the big problems this season has been a lack of goals from their strikers, and the worrying thing for Liam Delap in particular is that Chelsea may already have a forward who could end his stay at Stamford Bridge early.

Chelsea's striker situation

Chelsea did not score enough goals last season; they ended the campaign having scored 22 fewer than Liverpool, eight fewer than Manchester City, five fewer than Arsenal and even four fewer than Newcastle United.

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So, on top of their other business, the Blues opted to send Nicolas Jackson out on loan and bring in Delap and Joao Pedro to compete for that nine position, with Marc Guiu then returning from loan after the Englishman suffered a hamstring injury in the third game of the season.

Now, while this looked like a reasonable plan from the outset, it would be fair to say that, so far, it has not really worked out.

The West Londoners have still scored fewer goals than the Gunners and City, and their forward options are a significant reason why.

Pedro, for example, may have been on fire in the Club World Cup and pre-season, but after the first few games of the campaign proper, he has underwhelmed.

For example, in 18 appearances, totalling 1377 minutes, the former Brighton & Hove Albion star has scored four goals and provided three assists, which is an average of a goal involvement every 2.57 games, or every 196.71 minutes.

Moving on to Guiu, the Spaniard has barely been given a chance to play this season, but has scored and assisted a goal in 280 minutes of football across eight appearances.

That comes out to a reasonable enough average of a goal involvement every 140 minutes, or every four games.

Finally, arguably the most orthodox centre forward of the lot, and potentially the most disappointing so far, is Delap.

Chelsea’s Strikers

Player

Pedro

Guiu

Delap

Games

18

8

11

Minutes

1377′

280′

453′

Goals

4

1

1

Assists

3

1

0

All Stats via Transfermarkt

When not injured or suspended, the former Ipswich Town star has made 11 appearances for the West Londoners, totalling 453 minutes, in which he has scored just a solitary goal.

Unfortunately for the 22-year-old, he is now set to miss another eight weeks of action with a shoulder injury he picked up against the Cherries.

Now, there is every chance Delap could eventually come good this season, but if he does not, his stay at Stamford Bridge could be cut short by another exciting striker making his way there in the summer.

The Striker that could end Delap's Chelsea career

Following the news that Delap would be out for up to eight weeks, there was talk that Chelsea could potentially bring Emmanuel Emegha’s move forward to the winter window.

That now seems to be unlikely, but even so, the Strasbourg forward, who agreed to join the Blues in September, is the player who could be bad news for the Englishman next season.

Why is this the case, you may ask. Well, the first and by far most significant reason is the simple fact that he appears to be a reliable source of goals and assists.

For example, in 29 appearances last season, totalling 2408 minutes, the Dutchman scored 14 goals and provided three assists, which is an average of a goal involvement every 1.70 games, or every 141.64 minutes. There’s a reason he’s been described as a “devastating” talent by scout Antonio Mango.

As if that wasn’t impressive enough for a young forward, the “simply phenomenal” goalscorer, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has gotten even better this season.

In 11 appearances, totalling 664 minutes, he has already scored seven goals and provided two assists, which comes out to a staggering average of a goal involvement every 1.22 games, or every 73.77 minutes.

Emegha’s recent record

Season

24/25

25/26

Appearances

29

11

Minutes

2408′

664′

Goals

14

7

Assists

3

2

Goal Involvements per Match

0.58

0.81

Minutes per Goal Involvement

141.64′

73.77′

All Stats via Transfermarkt

On top of this incredible output, the Den Haag-born poacher is also the captain of Strasbourg, so he should not feel intimidated by stepping up a level in the Premier League.

Finally, he is also 6 foot 5 and no pushover, so on top of potentially being a better goalscorer than Delap, he should be able to hold up the ball at least as well, if not better.

Ultimately, there is still time for the former Ipswich ace to come good at Chelsea, but if he doesn’t improve this season, Emegha could be the one to end his Stamford Bridge stay as soon as next year.

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نجح أنسجار كناوف، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي آينتراخت فرانكفورت في تسجيل الهدف الأول لصالح فريقه أمام برشلونة في المباراة التي تجمع الفريقان ضمن منافسات الدوري الإسباني.

ويستضيف ملعب “كامب نو” مباراة برشلونة وآينتراخت فرانكفورت، في إطار منافسات الجولة السادسة من مرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ويمتلك برشلونة 7 نقاط محتلًا المركز الثامن عشر في ترتيب جدول دوري أبطال أوروبا، في حين أن آينتراخت فرانكفورت لديه 4 نقاط في المركز الـ 28.

ويسعى برشلونة إلى تحقيق الفوز في مباراة اليوم بعدما تعثر في الجولة الأخيرة وخسارته أمام تشيلسي بثلاثة أهداف دون رد على ملعب “ستامفورد بريدج”.

وفي الدقيقة 21، استلم المهاجم كناوف التمريرة التي مررها له زميله خلف دفاع برشلونة المتقدم ليسجل أول أهداف فرانكفورت في مرمى خوان جارسيا.

 

Arsenal are now open to January offers for one Gunners star, with it being revealed Mikel Arteta will need to offload players and free up space in the squad.

The Gunners are well-stocked in the striker department, with Viktor Gyokeres adapting to life in the Premier League very well since making the move from Sporting CP in the summer transfer window, receiving high praise from Arteta after bagging a brace against Atletico Madrid.

The Spaniard said: “All of us [appreciate Gyokeres] because he makes us a much better team. I think we’ve become much more unpredictable,”

“He’s so physical, opens the spaces for everyone. The way he presses the ball, holds the ball, it’s just phenomenal.”

The 27-year-old, who bagged his fourth Premier League goal of the season against Burnley earlier this month, has certainly started well, while Kai Havertz is now closing in on a return from injury, having not been involved since the 1-0 win against Manchester United back in August.

Consequently, there may be little game time available for Arteta’s other striker, Garbiel Jesus, and there has now been a major update on his future at the Emirates Stadium…

Arsenal now open to January offers for Gabriel Jesus

According to a report from Spain, Arsenal are now open to offers for Jesus in the January transfer window, as they need to offload players and free up space in the squad, and the Brazilian is no longer a part of Arteta’s plans.

Persistent injuries have meant the 28-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium, and a return to Palmeiras could now be on the cards, with the Brazilian club willing to bring him back, potentially on a loan-to-buy deal.

The 64-time Brazil international has received high praise from Arteta in the past, with the manager saying back in September 2023: “He is a tremendous player, a really important player for us. He changed our world last season. You could all see that.”

That said, it is probably the correct decision to offload the centre-forward, given that he has been unable to put his injury problem in the rearview mirror, missing a number of games for club and country over the past few seasons.

Gabriel Jesus’ injury record by season

Games missed

2022-23

17

2023-24

17

2024-25 onwards

56

It has recently emerged that the £13.7m-a-year striker has returned to training after an extended period of time on the sidelines, which could be a boost for Arteta, given that the manager has been left light on options at times this season, with Gyokeres and Havertz suffering setbacks.

With Arsenal looking to compete on all fronts, faring well in the Champions League and through to the EFL Cup quarter-final, Jesus may still have a role to play in the short-term, but it would not be the end of the world if Arsenal sanction a January departure.

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Posts ByEmilio Galantini Nov 14, 2025

أظهر نجم فريق ليفربول، محمد صلاح، ردة فعله بعد التعادل المخيب للآمال مباراة اليوم السبت مع نظيره ليدز يونايتد، في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وحل ليفربول ضيفًا على ليدز يونايتد على ملعب “إيلاند رود” في مباراتهما في الجولة الخامسة عشر من بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي، موسم 2025/26، حيث تعادلا بثلاثة أهداف لمثلها.

ولم يشارك محمد صلاح في مباراة ليفربول وليدز يونايتد اليوم، حيث تواجد على دكة البدلاء للمرة الثالثة على التوالي، ولم يشارك في أي من دقائق اللقاء.

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وعقب المباراة، أظهر محمد صلاح رد فعله بمجرد إطلاق صافرة النهاية وسقوط ليفربول في فخ تعادل قاتل مع ليدز يونايتد، حسبما أظهر مقطع فيديو.

وظهر محمد صلاح وهو يتوجه إلى جماهير ليفربول المتواجدة في ملعب ليدز يونايتد، حيث حرص على تحيتهم والتصفيق لهم بشكل حار، وهو ما قوبل بتصرف مماثل من جانب المشجعين.

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O Flamengo abriu uma bela vantagem sobre o Nova Iguaçu no primeiro jogo da final do Carioca. Com dois gols de Pedro e um contra de Ronald, o Rubro-Negro fez 3 a 0 e colocou uma das mãos na taça do Carioca. Antes do segundo jogo, o Fla entra em campo na estreia da Libertadores nesta terça-feira (2), contra o Millonarios, às 19h, em Bogotá.

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Tite descartou poupar no segundo jogo da final, entre os dois jogos da Libertadores na primeira fase, mesmo com a vantagem no Carioca.

– Não (vou poupar). Eu aprendi na vida que, sempre, o próximo passo é o mais importante. E isso me fortalece numa coincidência, se eu ficar olhando por cima da situação. Estou falando de coração aberto – disse o treinador.

Sobre o confronto da final, Tite também comentou o bom trabalho de Carlos Victor, treinador do Nova Iguaçu.

– Foi confronto do melhor ataque contra o terceiro melhor ataque. Com opções ofensivas. Com duas equipes que gostam de bola, gostam de jogo, o Carlos está muito de parabéns, mas não pouco, é muito. Falei pra ele pessoalmente, falo de forma pública. A qualidade da equipe da Nova Iguaçu não é o acaso – completou Tite.

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O duelo de volta do Carioca está marcado para o próximo domingo (7), às 17h, no Maracanã. O Flamengo pode até perder por dois gols de diferença que ainda fica com a taça.

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Barbados Royals stay rooted to the bottom of the table after their third loss in four games

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Colin Munro and Nicholas Pooran put on a match-winning stand•CPL T20 via Getty Images

Colin Munro and Nicholas Pooran led a clinical chase as Trinbago Knight Riders brushed aside Barbados Royals by seven wickets in Tarouba to rise to the top of the CPL 2025 table. Chasing 179, Munro set the tone with a typically aggressive 67 while Pooran finished the job in style with an unbeaten 65, wrapping up the target with 13 balls to spare. With three losses and a no-result in four matches, Royals are bottom of the table.The foundation of the chase was laid early, as Munro and Alex Hales added 55 for the opening wicket inside the powerplay. Munro, who was the early aggressor, raced to his half-century off just 30 balls. Even after Hales fell for a 14-ball 19, off the final delivery of the sixth over, the momentum remained firmly with Knight Riders.Related

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Pooran started off in a brutal fashion, launching an attack against both pace and spin. His unbeaten 65 came at a brisk pace, studded with boundaries and calculated risks towards the end of the chase. The highlight was him hammering Rovman Powell for three consecutive sixes in the tenth over.Royals briefly kept Knight Riders quiet, conceding just 20 runs between overs 10 and 14, but it didn’t shift the momentum.Pooran and Munro added 93 for the second wicket, off just 54 balls, before the latter was run out in the 15th over. But by then, the equation was down to a run-a-ball 30 and Kieron Pollard ensured there were no hiccups, smashing two sixes and a four in his nine-ball stay. The winning runs came in the 18th over, sealing a dominant performance.Earlier, Royals posted 178 for 6, a total that looked competitive at the halfway mark but ultimately proved well below par. They began cautiously after losing Quinton de Kock early but were steadied by a 56-run stand between Brandon King and Kadeem Alleyne. King chipped in with a 23-ball 29 while Alleyne made 41 off 37.Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for Barbados Royals with 45 off 22 balls•CPL T20 via Getty Images

Once King fell, Sherfane Rutherford’s late surge – 45 off 22 – offered Royals some hope. He began with a four off his second ball against Andre Russell, and then took McKenny Clarke for a four and a six in the following over. He smashed two more sixes, off Mohammad Amir in the 16th over, before the fast bowler dismissed Alleyne.From 105 for 2 at the end of 14 overs, Royals accelerated with 73 runs in the final six overs. Captain Powell was particularly merciless against Ali Khan as he scored 23 runs off him in the 18th over, which included three sixes and a four.Russell and Amir were the standout bowlers for Knight Riders. Russell picked up 3 for 37 while Amir’s 2 for 35 ensured control through the middle and death overs.The win puts Knight Riders in a commanding position at the top of the table while Royals are left needing a spark to reignite their faltering campaign. St Lucia Kings are also on eight points alongside Knight Riders, but occupy the second spot owing to an inferior net run-rate.

كشف مصدر داخل الجهاز الفني لنادي الزمالك عن السبب الحقيقي وراء استبعاد محمد عواد، حارس مرمى الفريق الأول، من قائمة مباراة كايزر تشيفز الجنوب إفريقي ضمن منافسات الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات ببطولة كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية.

وعلم بطولات، أن القرار جاء بعد أن أُبلغ عواد خلال المران الختامي أمس بعدم مشاركته كأساسي في اللقاء، وهو ما تسبب في حدوث خلاف بينه وبين المدرب أحمد عبد الرؤوف، ليتم على إثره استبعاده من القائمة بشكل رسمي.

ويحل الزمالك مساء اليوم السبت ضيفًا على كايزر تشيفز، ضمن المجموعة التي تضم المصري البورسعيدي وزيسكو يونايتد الزامبي.

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حراسة المرمى : محمد صبحي.

خط الدفاع: أحمد فتوح – محمود حمدي “الونش” – حسام عبد المجيد – عمر جابر.

خط الوسط : محمد إسماعيل – محمد شحاتة – ناصر ماهر.

خط الهجوم : شيكو بانزا – سيف الجزيري – خوان بيزيرا.

وكان الزمالك قد افتتح مشواره بفوز ثمين على زيسكو يونايتد بهدف دون رد على استاد القاهرة الدولي، فيما يتصدر المصري البورسعيدي المجموعة برصيد 6 نقاط بعد فوزه الأخير على زيسكو، مقابل 3 نقاط للزمالك، بينما يتذيل كايزر تشيفز وزيسكو الترتيب دون نقاط.

West Ham have reportedly held discussions over signing a Brazil international duo who’ve both impressed in front of goal this year, with Nuno Espírito Santo badly in need of a new focal point up front.

The club’s January transfer window plans are becoming increasingly focused on three key priorities — a defender, midfielder and forward (Sky Sports).

The urgency for a striker stems largely from the ongoing issues surrounding Niclas Fullkrug’s persistent injury problems, which have severely limited his availability and impact for the Hammers since his move last year.

Fullkrug was brought in with high hopes as a reliable goal-scoring option to lead the line, but his torrid injury record has prevented him from consistently delivering those expected contributions.

Time and again, injuries have sidelined Fullkrug, and this inconsistency has left West Ham very short of choices upfront.

Callum Marshall, while tipped for a promising career, is too inexperienced to lead the Irons’ forward line, while it is believed that Nuno privately doesn’t rate summer signing Callum Wilson.

This has resulted in Nuno experimenting with Lucas Paqueta as West Ham’s false nine in their last two Premier League matches — which both ended in defeat.

West Ham’s results in the Premier League so far

Sunderland 3-0 West Ham

West Ham 1-5 Chelsea

Nottingham Forest 0-3 West Ham

West Ham 0-3 Tottenham

West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace

Everton 1-1 West Ham

Arsenal 2-0 West Ham

West Ham 0-2 Brentford

Leeds 2-1 West Ham

The lack of a dependable number nine is a major concern for Nuno as he looks to avoid a dreaded drop back down to the Championship, which is now a serious possibility.

In the last fortnight alone, David Sullivan, Karren Brady and the Hammers board have been linked with a host of intriguing options.

Real Madrid sensation Endrick is apparently a top target for West Ham, but they’ll have to move quickly as Ligue 1 giants Lyon have already made a formal approach with the player himself keen.

Journalist Alan Nixon has said that West Ham have already worked on a loan deal for Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney as well, with the Irons also holding discussions over Gonzalo Garcia (Graeme Bailey).

West Ham "offered" Brazil duo Pedro and Kaio Jorge

Now, according to Hammers News and journalist Graeme Bailey, you can add Brazilian strikers Pedro and Kaio Jorge to West Ham’s list of potential targets this winter.

Pedro, who’s scored 15 goals for Flamengo during this 2025 season, once plied his trade for Fiorentina in Europe but has spent the majority of his career in South America — where he’s earned six caps for the national team.

Jorge’s scored a seismic 20 goals for Cruzeiro this year, and the 23-year-old ex-Juventus sensation is still yet to reach his prime.

Jorge only has one senior appearance for Brazil so far, but considering his stellar 2025 campaign, Carlo Ancelotti will certainly be keeping a keen eye on the striker ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Bailey reports that West Ham have held discussions with agents about signing Pedro and Jorge, with Nuno’s side “offered” the duo by representatives.

That is as far as it’s gone, but there is reason to believe shopping in the Brazilian Serie A market could prove fruitful.

Jorge carries a market value of just £15 million according to Transfermarkt, while Pedro’s value comes in at around £17.5 million — making them pretty affordable options.

They’re also both represented by Bertolucci Sports, an agency that’s helped Brazilian talents like Gabriel Magalhaes, Bruno Guimaraes and Matheus Cunha seal moves to the Premier League in recent years.

Ex-Celtic striker Charlie Mulgrew has told the Hoops exactly what they must offer Jurgen Klopp to become their Brendan Rodgers replacement in what would be a sensational move.

The Bhoys are still looking for their next manager as Martin O’Neill continues to be a success as interim boss. The 73-year-old made it two wins from two on Sunday after defeating Old Firm rivals Rangers 3-1 after extra-time in the Scottish League Cup semi-final.

It was just like old times for O’Neill, who watched on as goals from Callum McGregor and a first goal for Callum Osmand ensured that his side got one over on their biggest rivals once again.

Relieved to earn a place in the final, O’Neill told reporters at full-time: “It was an incredible game. We were terrific and got the goal in front and got one disallowed for offside.

“We were in command, but I was saying to [assistant] Shaun Maloney we needed a goal to kill the game off and six or seven minutes later, Rangers get the penalty. I was 73 on Monday… I’m 94 now!”

Victory against Rangers has done O’Neill’s chances of becoming the next Celtic manager no harm, that’s for sure. Although the Northern Irishman was quick to admit that he’s just keeping the seat warm when first arriving, two wins from two has sparked rumours that he could yet get the job until the end of the current campaign.

With Ange Postecoglou taking a break from football and reportedly pulling out of the race and other candidates such as Nicky Hayen still in a job, O’Neill may make perfect sense. He’s more experienced than most, especially at Celtic Park, and he is already turning things around.

But he’s not everyone’s first choice. Instead, Mulgrew has urged Dermot Desmond to “go big” and turn to a Champions League winner in Klopp.

Mulgrew urges Celtic to "go big" and hire Jurgen Klopp

Speaking on the latest edition of The Warm-Up Show, ex-Hoops player Mulgrew urged Celtic to hire Klopp and offer the former Liverpool manager a contract worth as much as £7m-a-year, which works out at £135k-a-week.

There’s no denying that it would be an incredible appointment. Klopp transformed Liverpool, awaking English giants and taking them back to Champions League glory, but it seems unlikely that he would make a return to the dugout for Celtic.

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That said, whilst unlikely, all hope isn’t lost. The Liverpool legend recently admitted on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast that a return to management is still possible – saying: “I’m 58, that means I could make the decision in a few years, I don’t know. Do I have to make the decision today?

“Then I will not coach again. But thank God, I don’t have to do that. I can just see what the future brings.”

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Atual campeão carioca, o Flamengo dominou a seleção da competição em premiação realizada nesta segunda-feira (8). O Rubro-Negro contou com oito atletas no time ideal.

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Em 15 partidas disputadas, a equipe do ex-treinador do Brasil conquistou o torneio de forma invicta, sendo oito vitórias e quatro empates. O time também encerrou o Cariocão com o melhor ataque e defesa.

Vice-campeão, o Nova Iguaçu colocou dois jogadores dentre os 11 melhores da competição: Bill e Carlinhos. Amém disso, Carlos Vitor foi eleito o melhor treinador. O Vasco, que chegou a semifinal, mas foi derrotado pelo Carrossel da Baixada, emplacou Lucas Piton na lateral-esquerda.

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CONFIRA A SELEÇÃO DO CARIOCA:
Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Lucas Piton, Pulgar, De La Cruz, Arrascaeta, Bill, Pedro e Carlinhos. Técnico: Carlos Vitor

REVELAÇÃO:
Yago – Nova Iguaçu

CRAQUE:
Arrascaeta – Flamengo

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