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Guardiola explains heated post match exchange with Haaland

Pep Guardiola
November 2025

Haaland endured a rare goalless ninety minutes in City’s dramatic 3–2 win over Leeds, leaving his chase for a 100th Premier League goal on hold and leading to a visibly tense touchline conversation with Pep Guardiola at full time, watched closely by cameras. City surrendered a two goal lead before Phil Foden’s stoppage time winner rescued the points and lifted them to second. Haaland, top scorer with fourteen in thirteen, was frustrated by missed chances and the delayed milestone, while Guardiola later said the animated exchange was simply him demanding higher standards and refocusing his striker on the team’s victory, before both men ended the discussion smiling and embracing.

US youngster Cole Campbell pushes for Dortmund exit

Cole Campbell
November 2025

Nineteen-year-old winger Cole Campbell has formally requested to leave Borussia Dortmund in January, telling the club he needs regular first team minutes after managing only five senior appearances, despite breaking through last season and representing the United States at under 20 level. Via his representatives, Campbell has signalled that a winter move best serves his development, with Sky Sports Deutschland reporting official talks over a transfer request. Interest has emerged from Club Brugge, Anderlecht, FC Midtjylland and 2.Bundesliga side SV Elversberg, as Dortmund weigh up whether a loan or permanent sale is the best solution.

Last-gasp Max Cleworth touch keeps Wrexham unbeaten

Max Cleworth (Wrexham)
November 2025

Wrexham trailed from the 13th minute and looked set for defeat until deep into stoppage time, when a scrambled set piece ended with Nathan Broadhead’s volley deflecting off Max Cleworth and spinning in to secure a 1-1 draw and preserve an eight-game unbeaten run. Blackburn struck early through Andri Gudjohnsen and threatened a second after the break, only for Arthur Okonkwo to keep Wrexham alive. In the 95th minute a contentious wide free kick prompted chaos, Kiefer Moore nodded back across goal and the loose ball broke to Broadhead, whose fierce strike clipped Cleworth and triggered a “Legend” shout from co-owner Rob McElhenney online.

Louis Saha challenges Viktor Gyokeres to deliver under pressure at Arsenal

Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)
November 2025

Saha praised Gyokeres’ early impact since joining from Sporting but argued the striker has “had it easy in some ways,” insisting he still must prove himself in the most pressurised moments and become the true finishing piece of Arteta’s title-chasing puzzle. With Arsenal unbeaten in sixteen matches and thriving even while Gyokeres is sidelined, Arteta has successfully used Mikel Merino as a false nine, showing the team can function without their marquee striker, which Saha says only raises expectations on Gyokeres to decide big games when he returns.

Lisandro Martinez back in contention for Crystal Palace trip

Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United)
November 2025

Martinez is available again after recovering from the ACL injury he suffered against Crystal Palace in February, having returned to the bench versus Everton and now cleared to feature as United try to restart their European push from a congested mid-table. Amorim confirmed that if Martinez is on the bench he is ready to play, though his minutes will be managed after ten months out, with United hoping his aggression and leadership can steady a defence that has failed to win in three league games and has struggled away at Palace.

Ruben Amorim pushes for more wing-backs to mirror Amad Diallo profile

Ruben Amorim
November 2025

Amorim admitted United need additional wing-backs with Amad’s attacking punch, explaining that his 3-4-3 system requires profiles who can both run relentlessly and create, and that current options have struggled to impose themselves in the role consistently. Defending his use of Amad at right wing-back, Amorim highlighted the player’s speed on the ball, technical quality and flexibility to play between the lines, but accepted squad characteristics are not yet ideal and signalled that future recruitment will be aimed at perfecting his preferred structure.

Brighton apologise over Kaoru Mitoma photo storm

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)
November 2025

Brighton faced backlash after Mitoma and an academy player posed holding FC-style cards featuring an image resembling former Japanese Imperial Army officer Hiroo Onoda, with the post going viral in China given the historic atrocities linked to Japan’s wartime regime. The club issued a formal apology, stating they “sincerely” regretted any offence caused and distancing themselves from the imagery after the post spread widely on Weibo, triggering a PR crisis that underlined the sensitivities around using historical military figures in promotional content.

Angelo Stiller receives apology after mocking incident vs Stuttgart

Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart)
November 2025

Go Ahead Eagles forward Victor Edvardsen mocked Stiller’s appearance just minutes after coming on, gesturing at the German’s nose and sparking a confrontation that earned him a booking and widespread criticism online for disrespectful behaviour. The Dutch club fined Edvardsen €500 and publicly condemned his actions, with the player entering Stuttgart’s dressing room to apologise in person and later stressing his duty to act as a role model, while Stuttgart’s leadership chose not to inflame the situation further.

Chelsea face brutal trend in title showdown at Arsenal

Chelsea
November 2025

Chelsea head into a top-of-the-table clash with a grim statistical backdrop, having won just one of their last eleven league games against Arsenal. The Blues sit second and in form but remain six points behind an almost flawless Gunners side. Arsenal have fourteen wins and two draws in sixteen league matches and are on a six-game unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge from previous meetings. Under Arteta, their derby record has been dominant, turning a once even rivalry into a lopsided series that Chelsea must overturn to stay in the title race.

Manchester City join race for Forest star Elliot Anderson

Elliot Anderson
November 2025

Manchester City have moved into pole position in a three-way battle with Manchester United and Liverpool for Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who is now valued privately at around £100m after emerging as one of the Premier League’s most complete young midfielders. City scouts and decision-makers rate his versatility as a number 6, 8 or advanced midfielder and view him as a long-term piece to ease Rodri’s burden. Forest do not plan to sell in January, but accept that a major post-World Cup bid next summer could force their hand.