"The draw for the fourth round of the EFL Cup has thrown up a mouth-watering clash between Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool. Elsewhere, Manchester United will be at home against Burnley while Newcastle face Bournemouth and Leicester and Brighton are at MK Dons and Charlton respectively. The ties take place just days after the 2022 World Cup finishes in Qatar."
"Tuesday’s Paper Round leads on Liverpool after the Athletic’s report claiming the club are now up for sale. Multiple reports suggest a takeover is not imminent, while the Mirror have speculated who could possibly buy the club. Elsewhere, Eden Hazard is a £17m option for Aston Villa and Newcastle, while Liverpool are after a back-up goalkeeper from Hannover."
"Antonio Conte admitted to feeling \"disappointed\" at the booing heard at half-time during Spurs\u0027 Premier League encounter with Liverpool, as his team entered the dressing room 2-0 down. Conte opened up in his post-match comments on his team\u0027s evolution, calling on fans to give them \"time and patience\". Jurgen Klopp meanwhile had to explain why he had been so animated at full-time."
"Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney has not always started for the side this season after the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko of Manchester City, but on Thursday night he secured his side three points against FC Zurich in the Europa League. That win secured them the top spot in Group A meaning they avoid the toughest teams when they come down from the Champions League."
"Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said his team should be both angry and satisfied after they lost 2-1 at home to Paris Saint-Germain but finished third in their Champions League group. Juve suffered five defeats in six group stage games, but finished ahead of Maccabi Haifa on goal difference to drop into the Europa League. Allegri also gave an injury update after Federico Chiesa returned."
"Amid consistent reports of poor conditions for migrant workers in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup, and accusations of human rights abuses for the same workers and wider Qatari society, England manager Gareth Southgate has claimed that workers in the country are keen to see the tournament go ahead. Southgate also said his side will be coming to win the competition."
"The International Football Association Board has yet to bring in temporary substitutions for players so that they can leave the field of play to receive head injury assessments. The Professional Footballers\u0027 Association says that players\u0027 health is \"at risk\" due to the lack of progress on the matters they are discussing. IFAB is considering further changes."
"Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag gave starts to both veteran Cristiano Ronaldo and teenager Alejandro Garnacho on Thursday night. The 18-year-old impressed the watching Paul Scholes, a former team-mate of Ronaldo, and he drew comparisons between the two players after seeing United beat FC Sheriff in the Europa League at Old Trafford."
"Glenn Hoddle was frustrated with VAR’s decision to rule out Harry Kane’s last-minute winner for Tottenham in their dramatic Champions League game against Sporting Lisbon. Kane thought he sent Spurs into the last 16, but was alleged to be in an offiside position. The England international was deemed to be in front of the ball but Hoddle says it was “not clear and obvious”."
"Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke will give Mikel Arteta £50 million to spend in January to add depth to his squad and keep their Premier League title ambitions alive. Elsewhere, Chelsea are keen to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, Real Madrid accelerate their pursuit of Jude Bellingham and Arsenal technical director Edu Gaspar is in line for a new deal at the club."
"Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says he “can’t criticise” his team despite being stunned 3-2 by RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Last year’s Champions League winners suffered their first defeat of the season in all competitions after goals from Josko Gvardiol, Christopher Nkunku and Timo Werner saw Leipzig take a famous victory in Germany."