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Osasuna and Levante are set to meet in a crucial La Liga fixture next Monday at Estadio El Sadar. Both teams find themselves struggling, with Osasuna 17th and Levante 18th in the league table, making this an important clash in their bid to avoid relegation. The prediction for this encounter suggests a 1-1 draw.
Recent form shows Osasuna with a Copa del Rey win and a La Liga draw, while Levante also secured a Copa del Rey victory amidst league losses. Key statistics highlight both sides’ difficulties in securing points. Osasuna’s Alessio Lisci and Levante’s Alvaro del Moral will guide their teams.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has advised Florian Wirtz to disregard his Premier League statistics after the German was denied his first Liverpool goal, which was attributed as an own goal. Despite 13 league appearances without a goal or assist, Van Dijk remains confident in Wirtz’s world-class ability and potential.
Van Dijk also addressed Mohamed Salah’s recent benching, stating Salah remains “important” despite being dropped for two consecutive games. He noted that manager Arne Slot made the decision after disappointing performances, emphasizing the need for consistent team performance.
Napoli is facing a severe midfield injury crisis, prompting the club to seek January reinforcements for coach Antonio Conte. Reports indicate they have contacted Manchester United to inquire about the availability of young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
Mainoo, once a United prospect, is currently on the fringes under Ruben Amorim, without a Premier League start this season. During summer, he was open to a loan, but not a permanent move, while United considered selling.
🚨🔴⚫️ Juan Arizala to AC Milan, here we go! Deal in place for 20 year old fullback to join Milan from Deportivo Independiente Medellin.
€3m fee plus sell-on clause for one of the record sales in Colombian league history.
Proposals from UK/Belgium rejected to join Milan. 🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/A7aQZZ2tF9
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 4, 2025
Chelsea faced a surprising 3-1 defeat away at Leeds, while Liverpool scraped only a point at home against Sunderland. Arsenal continued their strong form with another straightforward victory, maintaining pressure at the top of the table.
Aston Villa has emerged as a dark horse, securing six consecutive wins to climb into third place, with Ollie Watkins leading their scoring charge. The Football Weekly panel analyzed these results and previewed the weekend’s fixtures.
Liverpool’s strong start with five Premier League wins has faded. Their recent 1-1 draw at Anfield prompted Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris to offer a critical assessment of the champions’ performance.
Le Bris conveyed his team’s surprise at the tactical freedom they encountered. He stated: “We were a bit surprised to have time and space to play,” highlighting unexpected room for Sunderland.
OL Lyonnes, recently rebranded and under Michele Kang’s Kynisca ownership, is set to “reconquer Europe” as a leading women’s club. With strategic new signings and a commitment to playing all home games at Groupama Stadium, their primary goal is to win the Champions League, affirming their ambition to be a dominant force.
Despite strong domestic performance, including a 6-1 victory over PSG, the club faces challenges in boosting stadium attendance and elevating the French Première Ligue’s competitiveness. Significant investments in expanded staff and new infrastructure are underway to provide the women’s team with resources comparable to top men’s clubs.
Chelsea faced a 3-1 loss to Leeds United on Wednesday. Manager Enzo Maresca removed in-form winger Estevao at halftime while the team was 2-0 down. This mid-game change sparked discussion.
Maresca later explained his decision to the press. Pedro Neto replaced Estevao and scored Chelsea’s only goal, offering a brief glimmer of hope in the challenging match.
Luton Town is embracing sustainability with a new recyclable green kit and a unique tree-planting initiative. For every goal scored in their special third kit, a tree is planted at their new Power Court stadium. This eco-friendly approach extends to partnerships with sustainable sportswear brand Reflo, aiming to minimize textile waste in football.
This environmental commitment gained significant attention during an FA Cup match where seven goals resulted in 8,000 trees planted in Uganda. High-profile investor Harry Kane also supports Reflo, emphasizing the importance of creating a sustainable legacy in sports, following the pioneering efforts of Forest Green Rovers.
Alexander-Arnold Injured Again
Trent Alexander-Arnold has sustained a quad injury, continuing a challenging start to his Real Madrid career. The defender was substituted during Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Athletic Club after assisting Kylian Mbappe’s opening goal.
Madrid Confirms Diagnosis
Real Madrid confirmed the muscle injury in his left quadriceps rectus femoris. This marks another setback for the 27-year-old, who has only eight league appearances this season due to a prior hamstring injury, disrupting his best run of starts.