2+ hour, 6+ min ago (527+ words) Nottingham Forest have been handed a huge boost in their battle against relegation as Murillo has "finally" returned to his best level " and so have three of his teammates. That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the 23-year-old will play a crucial role in any success they have under Sean Dyche. Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield last time out, lifting them out of the relegation zone and continuing their upward trajectory under Dyche's arrival. Brown told Football Insider on 24 November that Dyche has inspired a turnaround at Nottingham Forest after reverting to a more defensive style which better suits his players. However, Murillo's return to top form has also been a key factor for the new boss, while the…...

3+ hour, 3+ min ago (427+ words) Newcastle United's trip to face Marseille on Tuesday night looks set to be affected by adverse weather conditions. The Magpies notched a confidence-boosting win over Manchester City on Saturday evening and will be hoping to take their performance forward into their latest Champions League assignment. Anthony Gordon is back fit for Newcastle ahead of their trip to France, but he potentially faces a battle to get back into the team, with Harvey Barnes having notched three goals in his last two appearances. Eddie Howe's men will already be gearing up for Tuesday night's clash, but the game could potentially be in doubt after a weather warning has been issued across the south of France. Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Newcastle may make a U-turn on Barnes' future after some impressive recent performances. The winger…...

6+ hour, 33+ min ago (370+ words) Dango Ouattara must spark the formation of an FA panel to judge acts of simulation after the Brentford star's antics against Brighton. That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that Ouattara is making a reputation for himself as a diver at the Gtech Community Stadium. Dan Burn was sent off for Newcastle United after tangling with the Brentford winger on multiple occasions before the international break, and he appears to have tricked another referee. Igor Thiago stepped up to slot home his ninth goal of the Premier League campaign, but he also missed the chance to equalise from the spot in the fourth minute of added time as Brighton staged a comeback. Danny Welbeck continued his rich vein of form, with Jack Hinshelwood netting a second, and the Seagulls fans…...

22+ hour, 6+ min ago (446+ words) Everton's owners are looking to improve the club's financial situation after bankrolling a new injection." The Friedkin Group (TFG), which is spearheaded by Dan Friedkin, took over Everton from Farhad Moshiri last December. TFG has invested heavily in Everton in recent months following the previous financial struggles under Moshiri. Companies House submissions on 17 November revealed Roundhouse Capital Holdings, Everton's parent company,"issued "107million of shares"in three allotments between 12 August and 29 September." Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider Everton have likely spent more than "1billion of their owners' money since they started building their new stadium in August 2021. David Moyes's side moved into the 52,888-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium at the start of this season, with the development setting the club back around "800m." Speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the "107m injection, Borson said: "I just think it shows…...

22+ hour, 33+ min ago (480+ words) Arne Slot is potentially about to see a senior Liverpool star turn his back on him and jump ship in the January transfer window. The pressure is continuing to build on the Dutchman after his team were comprehensively beaten 3-0 at home by Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on Monday that Slot is now facing "serious questions" at Liverpool regarding his position, with the Reds now languishing in 11th place in the table. The Anfield outfit will be desperate to try and address the issues in their squad in January, but they could be about to lose players before they can bring any through the door. Football Insider exclusively revealed back in October that Liverpool were set to keep hold of Federico Chiesa in January, despite the lack of…...

22+ hour, 39+ min ago (595+ words) Sean Dyche has enjoyed a strong start to life at Nottingham Forest thanks to quick changes he made after replacing Ange Postecoglou. That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that Dyche is already getting the best out of his Nottingham Forest stars. Dyche was appointed to replace Postecoglou in October, and has enjoyed three wins, two draws and just one defeat in six games since arriving at the City Ground. Meanwhile, Brown told Football Insider last month that Dyche would immediately reverse Postecoglou's mistakes by taking Forest back to their defensive system. Last time out, Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, and Arne Slot's team were brushed aside by a rejuvenated Forest XI who are back to their best. Brown told…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (315+ words) Thomas Frank will be concerned after watching his Spurs team get humiliated in the North London derby against Arsenal. It was Spurs" first defeat on the road in the Premier League this season, and raises questions over whether the squad will be good enough to make the top four under Frank. Below are three of the multiple losers from Spurs" disastrous afternoon at Arsenal, these players in particular must hang their heads in shame. Offered zero protection in front of the Spurs back three, which became a back four in the second half, with the midfielder also picking up a yellow card. Rodrigo Bentancur, who signed a new contract at Spurs earlier in the season, had a crucial role in midfield ensuring that Eze did not influence the game, but instead the Arsenal star grabbed three goals. The 28-year-old won…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago (369+ words) Chelsea made hard work of their 2-0 win over Burnley, and Enzo Maresca will think twice about playing one of his biggest names. Despite Cole Palmer missing for Chelsea after fracturing his toe in an at-home accident earlier in the week, the Blues took the lead through Pedro Neto in the 37th minute. Jamie Gittens has struggled to find his feet since arriving at Stamford Bridge, but it was the former Borussia Dortmund player who supplied the cross to the goalscorer at the back post. Scott Parker's side pushed for an all-important equaliser, but it was not enough as the Blues held out for their seventh Premier League win of the season, as Enzo Fernandez fired home in the 88th minute. One player who massively disappointed at Turf Moor on Saturday, 22 November, however, was Joao Pedro, and the visiting supporters were calling for…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago (390+ words) Sean Dyche might already have the key to victory before Nottingham Forest travel to Anfield to face Liverpool. Forest remain without Chris Wood, Douglas Luiz, and Ola Aina, as well as Oleksandr Zinchenko and Dilane Bakwa, but the visitors will be hopeful of a positive result anyway on Saturday, 22 November. The Tricky Trees are not the only team suffering from injuries, with Arne Slot confirming blows to Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley, though Alisson could be close to a return soon. Liverpool are trying to get themselves back into the Premier League title race, while Dyche is attempting to drag his team out of the relegation zone, so there is plenty of play for this weekend. Having not been involved since the 2-2 draw with Man United at the beginning of November, Callum Hudson-Odoi is "in contention" to feature at Anfield,…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago (584+ words) Arne Slot and Sean Dyche are set to meet under unusual circumstances when Nottingham Forest travel to Anfield to face Liverpool. The two managers are yet to go face-to-face on Saturday, 22 November, with Slot hoping to get back to winning ways after Liverpool were dismantled by Man City ahead of the international break. Both clubs have impressive histories when it comes to domestic and European accomplishments, but with Forest last lifting silverware in 1990 and Liverpool in the Premier League title race, they could not be further apart. Dyche will be aiming to drag the Reds out of the relegation zone this season, so ahead of such an important clash for both teams, here are some significant figures who played for both. Stan Collymore helped Forest to promotion to the first division back in 1994, even scoring a key goal in a…...