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An injury expert has now dropped a Newcastle United claim on Callum Wilson before they play Norwich City away from home in the Premier League.

The Lowdown: Shooting drills

As cited by The Shields Gazette, Eddie Howe has revealed that Wilson has taken part in some low-level shooting drills as he looks to step up his recovery from injury.

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The striker was reportedly confident of making his return against the Canaries, and the Toon Army will no doubt be eager to hear an update on his situation from Howe before the game on Saturday afternoon.

The Latest: Injury expert

Speaking to Football Insider, medical expert Ben Dinnery, who runs the Premier Injuries site and has a background in both medicine and data analysis, has claimed that Wilson is now ‘moving in the right direction’, and that it would be ‘fantastic’ if he could still play a part in the run-in:

“He is moving in the right direction.

“They will be proceeding with caution given his history with soft tissue injuries.

“With this injury specifically, you need to be careful with him because there is that danger there.

“If it was a choice between bringing him back too early or having a fully fit and firing Callum Wilson next season, you’d take the latter.

“If he does play some part in the run-in, fantastic. As long as he is moving in the right direction, that will suit Newcastle.”

The Verdict: Big boost

It would certainly be a big boost if Wilson could come back for the remainder of the run-in, starting with NCFC on Saturday.

Amazingly, he is still their top scorer this season with six goals despite his injury setback, and would be useful in getting the St. James’ Park faithful to finish as high up in the Premier League table as possible.

Nonetheless, a nice run of matches will get him best prepared for next term, where the North East club will be hoping to kick on after a potentially busy summer transfer window.

In other news, find out who NUFC’s three worst players were against Crystal Palace here!

A Newcastle United journalist has given his reaction as an update emerged on the club’s upcoming takeover arbitration case against the Premier League.

The Lowdown: Date set

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) case between Mike Ashley and the English top flight over the stalled takeover deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) consortium finally took place on Wednesday, with information shared with regards to the separate arbitration case.

It has now been confirmed that the arbitration hearing will take place on January 3rd, barring any further delays.

The Latest: Musgrove reacts

Andrew Musgrove, who writes for The Chronicle, has given his reaction to the news that the arbitration process will ‘run for little over a week’, with the aim that there will be a ‘rapid’ conclusion, as said by the Premier League’s QC during the CAT hearing.

Musgrove has claimed that this is ‘positive news’ and added that ‘the end appears to be in sight’, in reference to how long the takeover saga has now been dragging on.

The Verdict: Promising

It is certainly promising to hear of the goal to wrap up the arbitration proceedings quickly and efficiently, especially given the constant delays in the takeover saga.

A positive result for the St James’ Park club would give them more time to try and sort out a deal as quickly as possible so that they can be best prepared for next season.

Nonetheless, the process has dragged on for far too long now, and the Toon Army will surely be eager to see the back of it with a final decision made.

In other news, Liam Kennedy has revealed this takeover insight from PCP Capital Partners

A number of Liverpool fans have hailed Joel Matip after he turned down the opportunity to come out of international retirement for Cameroon.

The Reds have made a perfect start to the 2021/22 season, cruising to back-to-back victories against Norwich City and Burnley.

Jurgen Klopp’s side look primed for another assault on the Premier League title, with key men available again after long absences.

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One player who has shone greatly in the opening weeks of the campaign is Matip, who has looked a class act alongside Virgil van Dijk.

The 30-year-old’s injury problems are well-documented, but when he is fit, he rarely lets Liverpool down.

Matip is currently retired from international duty and Cameroon manager Tony Conceicao has confirmed [via LFC Transfer Room on Twitter] that he has opted not to do a u-turn on that decision:

“The situation of Matip is not new. There are players who wanted to come back to the national team. For me there is no need to enlist a player who is not ready to return. Matip does not want to return to the national team, that is the issue.”

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Liverpool fans delighted with Matip news

These Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to hail the decision, showing their love for the centre-back in the process.

“BIG JOEL”

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“Right thing to do”

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“Scouse not Cameroonian is a new one”

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“Absolute king”

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“Yes!! No.20 is more important”

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“My goat”

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“siuuuuuuuuuuuuu”

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“Yes Matip”

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In other news, some Liverpool fans are buzzing after one key development at Anfield. Read more here.

Fabrizio Romano claimed on Saturday that Poland are ready to approach Aston Villa’s Matty Cash over a possible switch of nationalities.

And a number of Villa supporters have been giving their thoughts to the update on social media.

Cash, who qualifies for Poland through family on his mother’s side, had been reluctant to turn away from England as he has hopes of turning out for England.

The 24-year-old hasn’t featured for The Three Lions at any level, with the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kyle Walker, Reece James and Kieran Trippier all seemingly ahead of him in Gareth Southgate’s right-back ranks.

According to Romano, Cash is ‘open’ to the opportunity of playing for Poland and is waiting for a passport to go through.

Villa fans react

Romano posted the news regarding Cash on Twitter on Saturday afternoon, hours before he netted his first Villa goal in a 3-0 win over Everton.

This is what some Villa fans had to say in reply, with one labelling it as ‘interesting’.

“I think he should accept it. I don’t see there is much of a chance he would get into the England squad as there are approximately 4178.9 RB that’s capable to be in the England squad right now.”

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“great move for him he’d be their starting rb”

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“Hope he goes for it. England are stacked in that position.”

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“interesting”

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“makes perfect sense really”

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“Looks like our all English back 4 is coming to an end. Understand why Cash has done it. England has so many good RB !”

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In other news: Source says Lange wants 40-goal ace on £25k-p/w for Villa; he’s scoring a goal per game. 

With Southampton still searching for their first Premier League win of the season, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side are set to take on Leeds United at the weekend once the international break has ended.

Ahead of the match against Marcelo Bielsa’s side, who are only two points ahead of the Saints in the league table, Southampton could be without one of their regular players for the clash.

What’s the news?

It has recently been reported by the Daily Echo that Adams has been ruled out of Scotland’s World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands and is also a doubt for Southampton’s match at the weekend, which surely won’t make Hasenhuttl happy.

Southampton signed Adams back in the 2019 summer transfer window from Championship club Birmingham City on a five-year deal for a reported fee of £15m.

Since then, the 25-year-old, who is currently valued at £18m according to Transfermarkt has made 83 appearances for the Saints across all competitions, managing to score 13 goals and provide ten assists in the process.

Even though Adams has yet to score a goal for the Saints this season across all competitions and has only managed to provide one assist, we still feel Adams will be a big miss for the club if he can’t play against Leeds.

With the striker racking up 1.4 shots per game, the joint-third highest of any Southampton player in the league so far this season alongside James Ward-Prowse, he has still been an attacking threat. Follow that up with his 1.4 key passes per game, the joint-highest also alongside Ward-Prowse, and it demonstrates why his absence would be felt hard by the boss this weekend.

If Adams does end up being unavailable for the match at the weekend, we feel that Hasenhuttl should give Armando Broja a chance to start. He managed to score in midweek for Albania in their World Cup qualifier against Hungary so is in good form.

However, the manager will undoubtedly be hoping that Adams’ injury is not a serious one so he will be available for selection as soon as possible. The Saints need that first win of the season in order to climb away from the relegation zone.

In other news: Ralph must unleash “perfect” £9m-rated Southampton gem, he’s a real game-changer – opinion

Fulham appear to be closing in on a deal that will see Fabio Carvalho extend his stay at Craven Cottage.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a claim made by Peter Rutzler, with The Athletic journalist revealing in a post on Twitter that it is looking increasingly likely that the 18-year-old winger will put pen to paper on a new contract with the club, despite the reported interest of Leeds United, West Ham United, Norwich City and Porto.

Earlier reports had claimed that the England U18 international had rejected the club’s initial offer of a new deal, however, following Rutzler latest update, it would appear as if further talks have been positive between the player, his representatives and Fulham.

In his tweet, the journalist said: “It is looking increasingly likely that Fabio Carvalho will sign a new contract. It’s understood the club, player and his representatives are in positive talks, with growing confidence he’ll sign. A good thing too, as this kid looks the real deal.”

Music to the ears of fans

Considering the sheer amount of potential Carvalho appears to possess, in addition to the fact it had started to look as if the winger could be on his way out of the club this summer, Rutzler’s latest comments will undoubtedly be music to the ears of Fulham fans.

Indeed, the £225k-rated man has highly impressed over his three Championship appearances for Marco Silva’s side so far this season, scoring two goals, registering one assist and creating two big chances for his teammates, as well as taking an average of three shots and making three passes per game.

These returns have seen the youngster average a rather remarkable SofaScore match rating of 7.40, ranking him as the Cottagers’ second-best performer in the second tier of English football.

As such, it would very much look as if Carvalho not only has a fantastic future in the game, but the youngster could well play a key role in Fulham’s push to secure an immediate return to the Premier League this season.

So, should the forward go on to sign a new deal with the west London side this summer, it would undoubtedly be a significant boost for both Silva and fans of the club alike.

In other news: Contact made: Khan opens talks for “quality” £12k-p/w ace, Fulham fans will be buzzing

Recent studies have shown that football is by far the most popular sport in the world, with 331.4 million fans worldwide. However, this popularity is not evenly distributed across all teams and leagues. The best-known clubs are undoubtedly those from Europe’s top leagues – La Liga (Spain), Premier League (England) and Ligue 1 (France) for example- which attract millions of viewers every week to their TV channels around the globe.

Why Has Football Become Such A Popular Sport?

There are many reasons, but one of the main reasons is that football is a very accessible sport. It doesn’t require any expensive equipment or clothing and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Additionally, football is a very social sport and can be played anywhere with enough space. This is why football is the most popular sport in the world.

Football is also supported by a lot of sponsorships and companies from many industries. From sneakers to betting companies, they are all looking to sponsor the next big footballing superstar. Betting companies, in particular, have adopted this sport to a different level, implementing the very latest technology to gain new customers. One example is the emergence of sports crypto betting which uses cryptocurrency as a mode of payment. Crypto betting offers more secure and reliable transactions compared to the traditional method of payment. It helps fans to bet on their favourite team without having to risk their information being exposed online. This “latest technology” will surely be the next revolutionary steps on how people enjoy entertainment, including providing a safe way for sports fans to bet on their favourite team.

Let’s look at some of the biggest football teams in the world right now in terms of the fanbase, achievement, money value, and recent performance.

Manchester United

Manchester United F.C. is one of England’s most successful clubs with 13 Premier League Titles and 20 FA Cups to its name. It has won 19 League titles in total, the most of any club in English football. It is also one of only six teams to have won the UEFA Champions League twice. The club’s fanbase has grown all over the globe and its commercial success enables it to buy new players almost every season…

Liverpool

Another English powerhouse is Liverpool F.C., which has won 18 league titles, 5 European Cups and 3 UEFA Cups. The club also boasts the record for the most FA Cup wins (7) and the most League Cup wins (8). Liverpool, much like Manchester United, enjoy a fanbase around the world.

FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is a professional football club based in Catalonia, Spain. The club was founded in 1899 by Joan Gamper and has since then become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism. They are the most successful team in Spain, with 24 La Liga titles and 29 Copa Del Rey wins. They are also the only Spanish club to have won the UEFA Champions League, which they did four times. 

Manchester City

Manchester City F.C., also known as the Sky Blues has won 3 League titles, 5 FA Cups, and one Football League Cup in its history. The club started back in 1894 but didn’t rise to prominence until the late 1970s when it enjoyed a period of success under manager Joe Mercer and chairman Francis Lee.  They have since moved to a totally new level with the backing of Sheikh Mansour who became the majority owner in August 2008.

Arsenal

Arsenal F.C., one of the biggest football clubs in  Europe is based in Holloway, London. The club started playing under its current name in  1913 but didn’t rise to prominence until after they moved to Highbury Stadium in North London and were managed by Herbert Chapman. During this time, Arsenal won 13 league titles and 10 FA Cups in total. Arsenal’s fanbase is mainly in the United Kingdom.

Juventus

In Italy, Juventus F.C. is one of the biggest clubs around. It has been home to some of the greatest players in Italian football history and its 28 Serie A trophies place it second only to AC Milan (33). The club’s fanbase is mainly in Italy with many millions of fans scattered worldwide.

AC Milan

AC Milan, another one of the biggest clubs in Europe, has won 18 Serie A titles (the most out of any other Italian teams), 7 Coppa Italia titles, 5 European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles, and 2 Intercontinental Cups. The club was founded back in 1899 by Alfred Edwards and Herbert Kilpin. AC Milan’s fanbase is mainly in Italy, but there are millions of fans worldwide.

FC Porto

In Portugal, FC Porto is one of the biggest clubs around. It won a total of 20 league titles and 18 domestic cups, which makes it one of the most successful Portuguese football clubs of all time. 

PSG

In France, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) are two of the biggest clubs around. PSG is among the most successful clubs in French football with 31 titles, while OM has won 9 league titles, 10 Coupes de France, 1 Coupe de la Ligue, and one European Cup Winners’ Cup. 

Bayern München

In Germany, FC Bayern München is currently one of the biggest clubs around. It has won a total of 25 Bundesliga titles, 18 DFB-Pokals, 5 League Cups, 5 UEFA Champions Leagues, and 1 European Cup Winners’ Cup. 

Real Madrid

Real Madrid , based in Madrid, Spain, is also one of the biggest clubs around. It has won a total of 33 La Liga titles, 18 Copas del Rey, 10 UEFA Champions Leagues, 2 UEFA Cups, 3 Inter-Cities Fairs Cups, and 1 European Cup Winners’ Cup. 

These are some of the biggest football teams in the world right now. There are some others of course which are also equally as a powerhouse as those on the list.

This is why football has become the most popular sport in the world even though it is not one of the oldest sports. Football is accessible, socially engaging and technologically advanced. Most importantly, everyone across all age brackets can enjoy it regardless of their ability or financial background.

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As per 90min, a concerning contract update has come to light regarding Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah. 

The lowdown: The wait goes on

Despite all parties seemingly being at the table for some time, speculation continues to rumble on as to whether or not the 29-year-old will sign a new deal to remain at the club, having arrived from AS Roma in 2017.

Now into the final 18 months of a deal on Merseyside, Salah has already been linked with a sensational move to Barcelona in recent weeks, and the off-field discourse has seemingly impacted his on-field output as the usually lethal winger has failed to score from open play since netting against Norwich City in mid-February.

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However, perhaps unsurprisingly given his extraordinary goal return over the last five years, the club remain desperate to tie down the Egyptian King to a fresh contract.

The latest: Salah and Liverpool ‘some way apart’

According to 90min’s sources, Salah and Liverpool have been in discussions for ‘more than a year’ without a tangible breakthrough.

The report claims that the Reds’ owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are ‘willing’ to make the 82-cap Egypt star the highest-paid player at Anfield, but there is a ‘reluctance’ to pitch him amongst the best earners in the Premier League.

Furthermore, it is stated that the parties are still ‘some way apart’ in their negotiations as Salah attempts to earn a pay rise on a current £200,000-per-week salary (Spotrac).

The verdict: Just get it done

Of all the important decisions facing the club over the upcoming months and years, securing the services of the £90m-valued superstar is perhaps the most important alongside Jurgen Klopp’s own future beyond 2024.

Prior to recent struggles, the man hailed as ‘extraordinary’ by Ian Wright following a lightning-quick start to the 2021/22 campaign had been one of the leading lights in world football and remains pivotal to Liverpool’s trophy success this term and beyond.

Despite suffering a recent dip, so far this season Salah has scored 28 times and provided another 10 assists in 38 appearances – levels of output which make the potential completion of a new deal a salient moment in the Reds’ future at the very top table.

In other news, three Liverpool players in particular stood out against Benfica. Read more here.

Many Everton fans have been left slamming former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher for some comments that he made after their weekend game.

Speaking on Sky Sports’ weekly programme Ref Watch, in where Gallagher talks about the major incidents that happened in the top flight each weekend, he claimed that Aaron Cresswell’s yellow card for West Ham United against Liverpool was rightfully given, whereas Mason Holgate was right to be sent off against Tottenham Hotspur.

In his justification for the Cresswell incident, Gallagher admitted that he is ‘in the minority’ thinking that it should not have been a red, claiming that he does not think he catches the opponent like Holgate did, and that the difference was the ‘point of contact’.

Jurgen Klopp was not happy at all at VAR for not giving Cresswell a red, despite the similarities with Holgate’s challenge (The Daily Telegraph).

Gallagher also argues that the penalty awarded for a foul on Richarlison against Spurs was rightfully overturned, but also thinks that the referee was right not to play advantage as well, something some Toffees supporters disagreed with after an image after Hugo Lloris’ challenge was shared on Twitter.

There was a possibility that the decision would not be overturned, and so they feel as if the ref should have played advantage first and then potentially blow up.

Everton fans slam Gallagher

These Blues slammed Gallagher after The Athletic journalist Patrick Boyland shared his thoughts on his comments on Twitter:

“I think the week he tried to validate the penalty that Brighton got against us few years back was the moment I realised that “ref watch” was and is a complete waste of time.”

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“He always agrees with the refs. It’s a completely pointless section”

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“Waste of space, he’s not going to go against his referee brethren!”

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“He’s worse than Peter Walton for following Mike Riley party line”

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“He is ridiculously biased. Can’t stand him.”

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“Total joke mate”

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In other news, find out when Rafa Benitez has been predicted to be sacked here!

Everton have struggled to score goals throughout their latest Premier League campaign in comparison to other teams in the bottom half of the table.

With 30 league games under their belt, the Toffees have only been able to find the net 33 times.

One figure who hasn’t been particularly helpful in terms of scoring goals for Frank Lampard’s team is Salomon Rondon. Having made 15 appearances in the league, the Venezuelan has scored just once, which came during their 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace back in December.

Looking ahead to the upcoming summer transfer window, it seems as though the Toffees are looking at bringing in another attacking player who could push the 32-year-old out the door.

What’s the news?

According to a recent report from TEAMtalk, the Merseyside club are eyeing up a summer move for Benfica attacker Everton Soares.

With a total of 272 appearances under his belt for Benfica and his previous club Gremio, the Brazilian has scored 62 goals and provided 35 assists in the process. This shows just how capable the 26-year-old is of scoring and setting up goals, something that Lampard’s side have often lacked this season.

To highlight what a deadly attacking figure he has been for his side in the Portuguese league this term, only three other Benfica players have racked up more shots at goal than Everton (34), who also has the third-highest number of crosses in the squad (58).

The Brazil international has also shown how useful he can be off the ball for his team by making 20 tackles in total throughout the campaign.

Labelled an “exceptional” player by Marcelo Paz, the £37k-per-week talent could be just what the Merseyside club needs in order to become a deadlier attacking team than they have been this season.

Despite predominantly being a wide player, adding the Benfica star to Lampard’s squad could give the likes of Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin the chance to play up front together, which could then push Rondon out of the club.

Having been described as being “desperate” to score goals for the Toffees by Noel Whelan, the Venezuelan should not be in Lampard’s plans for next season given his lack of goals during a difficult campaign for him and the club.

In other news: Everton must launch move for “outstanding” 25-year-old “Wolverine” as insider claim emerges