Kick Off: Chelsea lose to Wolves, Ratcliffe becomes part owner of Man United

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Match Report

Blue Christmas Eve! Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Lemina & Doherty seal the win for hosts

Game is over and the final score is Wolves 2-1 Chelsea. Here is the match report.

Top Headline

OFFICIAL: Sir Jim Ratcliffe – boyhood fan has bought 25% of Man United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has become part owner of Manchester United as one of the UK’s richest men has bought a 25 per cent stake in the club he supported as a boy.

These Things Happen

Kylian Mbappe won’t be joining Real Madrid in January as PSG agreement reached

In a week’s time, Kylian Mbappe is able to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club, meaning that Paris Saint-Germain can no longer prevent him from leaving. However, the situation remains completely open, with currently a 50/50 chance that he could stay or depart.

Man City are bigger than ever yet remains steadfast to the local community

Man City are bigger than ever but staying loyal to local community

Madrid starlet Endrick studying Barcelona legend – ‘I’m learning a lot from him’

Real Madrid are likely to go after a star striker next summer, having only brought in Joselu Mato to replace Karim Benzema this season, instead relying on Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes and Jude Bellingham to resolve things as a trio. 

More controversy in Turkey as Galatasaray post Icardi black eye & slam officials

Mauro Icardi posted a picture with a black eye after the fiery derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce on Sunday, as the former blasted officiating in the match.

Man City “will make it difficult” for Barcelona to sign 29-year-old next summer

Despite the winter transfer window opening in just over a week’s time, Barcelona are already looking ahead to next summer’s market. Specifically, they are expected to push for retaining their two loan stars: Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo.

Real Madrid to activate Joselu purchase clause and return Kepa to Chelsea

Real Madrid face a crucial call on two loan players in 2024 with Joselu set to remain at the club next season.

Real Madrid duo spending Christmas holidays together in USA

Real Madrid’s dressing room has been as healthy as it has been in the 21st century, with a current of joyous youngsters being tillered by a core of veterans. The strength of their bond is evident though, and for a number of them, it goes beyond the pitch.

What They Say

Grealish DISGRACE! Melo calls out arrogant Man City star: He INSULTED Fluminense

Fluminense midfielder Felipe Melo has lifted the lid on his clash with Manchester City's players at the final whistle of last night's Club World Cup final.

Guardiola's daughter declares him 'greatest ever' after City‘s fifth 2023 title

Maria Guardiola has declared her dad as the greatest manager of all time after Manchester City's Club World Cup win.

Scholes takes aim at Man Utd: They can’t say the word 'GOAL' let alone score

Paul Scholes believes Manchester United are in big trouble amid their four-game goalless streak, compounded by Saturday's 2-0 defeat to West Ham.

'Remember when ETH said I was the problem...': Morgan at CR7 comment section

Piers Morgan has poked fun at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag after Cristiano Ronaldo posted a picture of himself and Conor McGregor on Instagram.

Walcott urges Arsenal to be cautious over target who reminds him of ex-teammate

Ex-Arsenal ace Theo Walcott has claimed that January transfer target Ivan Toney reminds him of former Gunners colleague Olivier Giroud.

Chelsea fans blast Sterling's 'unfathomably bad' decision not to pass to Jackson

Fans have taken to social media to criticise Raheem Sterling for failing to pass to a teammate while through on goal in Chelsea's clash with Wolves.

Southgate: Mourinho was right, I can do any job after being England manager

I went into the National Football Centre at St George's Park armed with, what I thought, was a red-hot scoop.

Arsenal fans claim Reds overwatered pitch 'on purpose' to slow down Gunners

Arsenal fans have outlandishly claimed on social media that the Anfield pitch had been intentionally overwatered by Liverpool prior to their 1-1 draw on Saturday.

In-Depth

West Ham defeat exposed the TRUTH about Manchester United draw with Liverpool FC

West Ham defeat exposed the truth about Manchester United draw with Liverpool FC

Ratcliffe's 4 biggest priorities after £1.3bn Man Utd deal is finally confirmed

It has taken more than a year but the “strategic alternatives” explored by the Glazer family since November 2022 has finally translated to Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchasing 25 per cent of Manchester United for approximately £1.3bn.