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Amorim lashes into Manchester United after woeful loss to 10-man Everton

Ruben Amorim
November 2025

Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United “deserved to lose” after falling 1-0 at home to 10-man Everton, warning his side are nowhere near competing for top spots and confessing he fears a return to the damaging mentality that undermined last season. Despite Idrissa Gueye’s early red card for confronting team-mate Michael Keane, Everton dominated early, struck through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and then defended deep while United wasted 75 percent possession. Amorim said his players lacked intensity, vowed to keep working and insisted he is not walking away.

Tottenham board stand firm behind Frank despite derby humiliation

Thomas Frank
November 2025

Tottenham intend to give Thomas Frank time despite a 4-1 thrashing at Arsenal, three defeats in their last five league games and a slide to ninth. The ownership still sees him as a long term appointment and are not considering a change. Club figures accept concerns over his constant rotation, with 29 Premier League lineup changes already, and some players want more focus on Spurs’ own strengths rather than opponents. Even so, the hierarchy believes stability is key and expects Frank to solve the creativity issues.

European giants circle as Stuttgart brace for bids on Angelo Stiller

Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart)
November 2025

Stuttgart playmaker Angelo Stiller is attracting serious interest from Real Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund after an outstanding season, although sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth insists there have been no formal offers and says it is too early to speculate. Wohlgemuth acknowledged that Stiller’s performances and potential World Cup prospects naturally draw heavyweight attention, but stressed the midfielder remains under contract and that Stuttgart are simply enjoying his influence for now while accepting that elite clubs will keep him under close watch.

Amorim warns Mainoo and Zirkzee that United’s needs override World Cup ambitions

Ruben Amorim (Manchester United)
November 2025

Ruben Amorim has reiterated that Manchester United will prioritise the club’s needs when assessing January moves for Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee, despite both fringe players being linked with exits to gain minutes before the 2026 World Cup. Amorim said he understands their frustration and World Cup ambitions from his own playing days, but stressed that the team comes first, making clear he will only sanction departures that also help United and will otherwise keep them as depth options.

Zidane Iqbal frozen out at Utrecht after attitude row with Ron Jans

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)
November 2025

Zidane Iqbal has been dropped from Utrecht’s squad for the Europa League trip to Real Betis, with coach Ron Jans criticising his attitude after a poor training week and saying the midfielder needs a mental reset before returning to first team action. Iqbal, who left Manchester United for Utrecht in 2023 and has struggled for goals and consistency, was accused of showing little dedication and staying in disappointment too long after setbacks, leaving his coach unwilling to name any date for a possible recall.

Klopp “made for the touchline” as Hoeness predicts Red Bull role will be short-lived

Jurgen Klopp
November 2025

Bayern president Uli Hoeness has claimed Jurgen Klopp will not stay long in his executive role at Red Bull, insisting the former Liverpool boss is built for the dugout as speculation grows about future vacancies at Europe’s biggest clubs. Klopp has spent almost a year as Global Head of Soccer, overseeing Red Bull’s multi club network and long term football strategy, yet Hoeness recalled Bayern’s past interest in hiring him and argued that his personality, energy and instincts still belong on the touchline.

Frank apologises after Spurs’ 4-1 derby capitulation at Arsenal

Thomas Frank (Spurs)
November 2025

Tottenham suffered a bruising 4-1 defeat away to Arsenal, producing one of their worst displays of the season as Eberechi Eze hit a hat-trick, Spurs generated an expected goals figure of just 0.07 and rarely threatened their fiercest rivals. Thomas Frank admitted the performance was the complete opposite of his intentions, apologised to supporters, criticised Spurs for losing too many duels and failing to escape Arsenal’s press, and warned their recurring lack of creativity, also seen against Chelsea, must be fixed quickly.

Pulisic pounces as Maignan’s heroics decide tight Milan derby

Christian Pulisic
November 2025

Christian Pulisic settled a tense Derby della Madonnina with a 55th minute rebound finish, giving Milan a 1-0 win over Inter that lifted them to second in Serie A and cut the gap to leaders Roma to just two points. Inter dominated possession and chances, with Lautaro Martinez hitting the post, but Milan stayed compact and relied on Mike Maignan, whose distribution sparked the winner and whose 71st minute penalty save from Hakan Calhanoglu preserved a crucial derby victory.

Hungry and angry Rogers leads Villa fightback at Elland Road

Morgan Rogers
November 2025

Morgan Rogers produced a decisive brace in Aston Villa’s 2-1 comeback win at Leeds, flicking in a clever equaliser before burying a second-half free kick, as Unai Emery’s side claimed a sixth victory in seven league games to sustain their momentum. Emery praised Rogers for playing “hungry and angry”, saying the forward responded to early-season struggles and extra attention by delivering at a vital moment, and challenged him to maintain this edge as Villa chase greater attacking consistency and another push toward the top four.

Farke faces furious Elland Road as Villa loss drags Leeds into drop zone

Daniel Farke
November 2025

Leeds slipped to a damaging 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa, their fifth loss in six league games, dropping them into the relegation zone for the first time this season as a furious Elland Road crowd confronted the team and intensified scrutiny on Daniel Farke. Farke argued Leeds had turned back toward their best, claiming his side dominated long spells, yet lamented soft goals down the left and another lapse straight after half time, insisting that if they keep performing at this level results and points will eventually follow.