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Aston Villa's resurgence has been nothing short of sensational, with Unai Emery already a revered figure around the Midlands for his spectacular work.

Taking over from Steven Gerrard, who had plunged the club towards a relegation battle, the ease with which the Spaniard has plucked them out of it truly outlines the gulf in quality between these two coaches.

It marks an exciting future ahead for the Villans, who will already have one eye on European football after their recent exploits have propelled them into this season's battle.

If they are to continue such fine form into the run-in, maintaining their impressive unbeaten run, there are a few tactical and personnel decisions that Emery must employ.

Some are more obvious than others, but to recall Boubacar Kamara upon his return from injury is a certain no-brainer. The Frenchman's acquisition marks one of the few positives that arose from the Gerrard era, and he could return to ensure they retain their characteristic solidity as the pressure inevitably mounts.

When will Boubacar Kamara be fit?

Having been struck down at the start of March, it was expected that the 23-year-old would be out for at least a month whilst recovering from an ankle injury. This made his start against Chelsea all the more startling.

However, in their desperation to return him to the side, it seems Villa will endure even longer without his presence, as the £150k-per-week star was again absent from the squad against Leicester City.

This spurred a tactical switch that favoured a 4-4-2 formation, with Leon Bailey taking his place as a striker alongside Ollie Watkins. Although they won, it was only by a slender margin, with the decisive goal struck late on at the King Power Stadium.

They likely missed that added midfield presence, especially one as tough-tackling and relentless as Kamara.

When the midfielder has featured, he has recorded 2.5 tackles and 1.1 interceptions per game alongside an 85% pass accuracy, via Sofascore. It has been an instant impact from the man that was dubbed "their most important summer signing" by football marketing manager Ben McAleer.

Meanwhile, last time out Bailey could only record a 6.5 rating in a game where he was quiet throughout. His five crosses all missed the mark, and of his two shots neither troubled the goalkeeper, per Sofascore.

Both the personnel and tactical change somewhat hindered their play, and should Kamara be unleashed over the coming games, he could facilitate a change back to what has guaranteed success.

Should his recovery be ahead of schedule, the outside chance that Villa have of securing Europe this season could truly become a reality.

Newcastle United return to Premier League action today, but face an arduous task as two of the most in-form sides clash.

Aston Villa will play host to this fixture, which promises to be a truly enthralling encounter in which both teams find themselves challenging for the most unlikely of European spots. Therefore, a loss in either direction could be catastrophic for their chances.

The visitors arrive with a five-game winning streak and have lost just once since their EFL Cup final disappointment in late February. Meanwhile, Unai Emery has masterminded a turnaround in form which has seen them unbeaten in their last seven. As such, these two sandwich Manchester City in the form table; a testament to their incredible respective feats.

Eddie Howe faces something of a selection headache given how everyone in his squad are seemingly raising their level to compete for places. However, it is up front where he will truly be scratching his head, as he has the enviable task of deciding which in-form striker to prefer.

With Alexander Isak having finally found form and fitness, scoring five in his last five, it might be easy to forget just how crucial Callum Wilson has been this season to their sustained charge for top four.

Whether he omits one of the other, perhaps the former AFC Bournemouth coach could consider starting with both up front in the same way that he finished their last game.

Will Callum Wilson play against Aston Villa?

It was actually the combination of the two forwards that decided the Magpies' game against Brentford, as the 31-year-old teed up perfectly for the Swedish marksman to curl home the winner.

This marked his fourth goal contribution in his last three games, as he notched his fourth assist to supplement his ten league goals.

Such imperious form, plus the physical attributes that make him so deadly, are exactly why Howe cannot afford to keep Wilson on the bench for this all-important game. Whilst Isak might offer that physical presence, it somewhat plays into the hands of a brute like Tyrone Mings, who wins 71% of his aerial duels.

Where the somewhat unreliable defender might struggle is if both were employed, and he had to deal with a smaller, more agile presence as well as the 23-year-old. This is further supported by his ground duels success dropping to just 49%.

The boss even admitted that the former Cherries striker – who signed for £20m – was "hugely important" to how they wanted to play; so to leave him out given his form would be foolish.

An opportunity has arisen for this sleeping giant to make history this season against all the odds, and keeping players who are as unstoppable as Wilson is will not aid that goal.

Although already regarded as a "hero" by podcaster Elliot Hackney, should he start and terrorise Mings in the way his current play suggests he will, this status will likely only become more solidified across Tyneside.

West Ham United return to Premier League action this afternoon as they face league leaders Arsenal at the London Stadium, with another positive result a must for David Moyes' side in their battle against relegation.

How will West Ham line up against Arsenal?

The Hammers picked up a huge three points against Fulham last weekend but they remain just three points clear of the bottom three ahead of another tricky test against Mikel Arteta's title hopefuls.

It certainly won't be easy for the east London outfit given they travelled to Belgium and back in midweek, only managing a 1-1 draw against Gent in the Europa Conference League, and Moyes will no doubt ring the changes once again as he looks to steer his side to an unlikely three points this afternoon.

Here is how Football FanCast expects West Ham to line up against Arsenal today, with six changes from the side that started at the Ghelamco Arena in midweek.

Fabianski; Coufal, Aguerd, Zouma, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Rice, Paqueta; Bowen, Fornals, Antonio.

Alphonse Areola has been West Ham's number one in the Europa Conference League all season but will likely make way for Lukasz Fabianski for the return of Premier League action at the London Stadium.

Moyes will need to be wary of Arsenal's obvious attacking threat on the wings, with Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka both likely to be dangerous, so he should select a back five this weekend, with Vladimir Coufal keeping his place at right wing-back, and Aaron Cresswell returning at left wing-back in place of Emerson.

Kurt Zouma also resumes at centre-back instead of the much-maligned Ben Johnson, with Angelo Ogbonna and Nayef Aguerd both keeping their spots to complete a compact back five.

In midfield, Flynn Downes drops out after another lacklustre display. As a result, Lucas Paqueta returns having made a promising impact from the bench in Belgium, where he completed two key passes and looked like the Hammers' most creative outlet.

That suggests that the "exceptional" Brazilian – as dubbed by writer Mark White – should be the man to partner Declan Rice in the middle of the park, with Tomas Soucek left on the bench.

The front three consists of Jarrod Bowen, Pablo Fornals and Michail Antonio, with Moyes seemingly set on the Spanish winger ahead of Said Benrahma and Manuel Lanzini after he helped the Hammers to a win against Fulham, while Danny Ings could be left isolated in attack, so he should select the more physical option of Antonio in the hope that he can hold the ball up.

تعرف على مواعيد مباريات اليوم الأحد الموافق 31-12-2023 والقنوات الناقلة

يشهد اليوم الأحد 31-12-2023، مباراتين فقط على مستوى الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز لموسم 2023-2024.

وتُلعب مباراتان فقط اليوم بالدوري الإنجليزي، بينما توقفت معظم مسابقات العالم، بسبب الاحتفال بأعياد الميلاد (الكريسماس).

ويستضيف فولهام نظيره آرسنال، على ملعب “كرافين كوتاج”، في إطار منافسات الجولة 20 من “البريميرليج”.

ويحتل آرسنال المركز الرابع في جدول ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي، برصيد 40 نقطة، بعد أن خاض 19 مباراة، فاز في 12، وتعادل 4 مرات، وتلقى الهزيمة في 3 مواجهات.

على الجانب الآخر، فولهام يُعاني في قاع الجدول، حيث يقبع في المرتبة الخامسة عشر برصيد 21 نقطة، جمعها من 19 مباراة، بواقع 6 فوز، و3 تعادلات، و10 هزائم.

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وفي إطار منافسات الجولة ذاتها، يواجه توتنهام هوتسبير نظيره بورنموث، على ملعب الأول.

ويحتل توتهام المركز الخامس في جدول الترتيب بـ 36 نقطة من 19 مباراة، بواقع 11 فوز، و3 تعادلات، و5 هزائم، بينما يأتي بورنموث في المرتبة الثالثة عشر بـ 25 نقطة، ولكن من 18 لقاء فقط، بواقع 7 فوز، و4 تعادلات، وتلقى الخسارة 7 مرات. مواعيد مباريات اليوم 31-12-2023 والقنوات الناقلةمواعيد مباريات الدوري الإنجليزي اليوم

فولهام ضد آرسنال، في تمام الرابعة مساءً بتوقيت مصر، الخامسة بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN Sports HD 1”.

توتنهام هوتسبير ضد بورنموث، تمام الرابعة مساءً بتوقيت مصر، الخامسة بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN Sports HD 2”.

ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث المباريات لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنــــا

أكد محمد أبو تريكة، نجم الأهلي ومنتخب مصر السابق، أن الفراعنة هم المرشحين الأوائل لأي بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا، مُشددًا على أن الفريق القومي يمتلك مجموعة من العناصر المميزة، والقادرة على التتويج باللقب في كوت ديفوار.

ويستعد منتخب مصر لخوض منافسات كأس أمم إفريقيا 2023، المقرر إقامتها في كوت ديفوار، خلال الفترة من 13 يناير الجاري، وتستمر حتى 11 فبراير المُقبل.

طالع أيضًا | وزير الرياضة يكشف ما دار بين الرئيس السيسي وكهربا أثناء زيارة معسكر منتخب مصر

وقال أبو تريكة في تصريحات عبر قناة “بي إن سبورت: “لا توجد بطولة إفريقيا ولسنا من بين المرشحين للفوز بلقبها، مصر في كل بطولة لا بد أن تكون المرشح رقم واحد”.

وتابع: “عندنا لاعب من أفضل 10 لاعبين على مستوى العالم، ومدير فني على أعلى مستوى، ومجموعة مميزة من اللاعبين”.

وأضاف: “أتمنى إن شاء الله أن نُحقق اللقب الثامن، عادة المتابعين لا يرشحون منتخب مصر، وفي 2006 و2008 و2010 لم نكن مرشحين، ومن الجيد أن الأنظار بعيدة عنا”.

واختتم: “أتمنى من اللاعبين يكونون عند حسن الظن ويقدمون بطولة جيدة ونحصد اللقب الثامن إن شاء الله”.

Newcastle United's potential summer transfer targets will be enthusiastic over the prospect of joining the club due to their upward trajectory, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest news involving Newcastle United?

The Toon are in a great position currently and sit third in the Premier League table with just seven games left before the close of play, six points clear of Tottenham Hotspur in fifth in the race for Champions League qualification.

Unsurprisingly, the idea of the Magpies in Europe's elite competition has seen them linked with some high-profile summer signings. 90min report that Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is among those they have a keen interest in, though it may cost upwards of £70 million for the Seagulls to sanction his departure in the off-season.

The Sun have claimed that Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney is also a target that Eddie Howe is willing to pursue ahead of next term and it is said that the Scot looks 'increasingly likely' to complete a move to the North East in the forthcoming transfer window.

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is also believed to be on their radar; however, Football Insider have revealed that the Tyneside club expect their Premier League rivals Liverpool to beat them to his signature.

Despite the transfer rumour mill going into overdrive at present, it is reflective of how incredible Newcastle United's transformation has been over the last year or so.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jones thinks that the Toon Army's rise to prominence will have piqued the interest of some of their high-profile transfer targets ahead of the summer.

Asked whether prospective targets would sit up and take notice of their excellent form, Jones told FFC: "Definitely some players will; it's a really exciting place to be at the moment, St James' Park. It's obviously one of the best footballing environments you could ever be when things are going well.

"As a city, it's always buzzing; when the football team is doing well, it's pretty much the best place in the world. Players will be seeing that from afar at the moment."

What type of transfer strategy should Newcastle United adopt this summer?

Even with their well-documented financial power, most people in footballing circles would agree that Newcastle are probably ahead of schedule in their ascent to being a regular challenger for continental qualification and silverware.

The Magpies look likely to clinch a top-four spot this season and have been able to compete with the chasing pack without falling away like some expected, which begs the question, how do they go about their transfer business in order to reach even greater heights?

Since Eddie Howe arrived at the club, some of their best finds haven't necessarily been multi-million-pound acquisitions to the point of extremity, with examples such as Dan Burn, Kieran Trippier and Sven Botman coming in and proving to be good value for money on the face of it.

Others such as Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimares, have cost a good chunk extra; however, they have both played significant roles in the club's campaign thus far.

Competing in a European competition next campaign will likely require further squad depth, though it remains to be seen the direction they will take in the market in the off-season.

تعرف على مواعيد مباريات اليوم الجمعة 12-1-2024 والقنوات الناقلة

يفتتح اليوم الجمعة الموافق 12-1-2024، منافسات بطولة كأس أمم آسيا 2023 المقرر إقامتها في قطر، خلال الفترة الحالية.

وتستضيف قطر بطولة كأس آسيا، بداية من اليوم الجمعة وحتي يوم 10 من شهر فبراير المقبل بمشاركة 24 منتخباً.

وتنطلق البطولة، بمباراة صاحبة الأرض قطر أمام منتخب لبنان في الجولة الأولى من مواجهات المجموعة الأولى التي تضم أيضاً كل من الصين وطاجيستان.

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قطر ضد لبنان، تقام المباراة في تمام الساعة 6 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 7 بتوقيت السعودية، تنقل على قنوات beIN ASIAN CUP 1 و Alkass EXTRA One HD و SSC1 HD. مباريات الدوري الإنجليزي اليوم

بيرنلي ضد لوتون تاون، تنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة 9:45 بتوقيت القاهرة، 10:45 بتوقيت السعودية، تنقل على قناة بي إن سبورت beIN Sports HD 1. مباريات الدوري الإسباني اليوم

إشبيلية ضد ألافيس، تقام المباراة في تمام الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 11 بتوقيت السعودية وتنقل على قناة بي إن سبورت beIN Sports HD 3. مباريات الدروي الألماني اليوم

بايرن ميونخ ضد هوفنهايم، تقام المباراة في تمام الساعة 9:30 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 10:30 بتوقيت السعودية، تنقل على قناة بي إن سبورت beIN Sports HD 5. مباريات الدوري الفرنسي اليوم

مارسيليا ضد ستراسبورج، تقام المباراة في تمام الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 11 بتوقيت السعودية، تنقل على قناة بي إن سبورت beIN Sports HD 4. مباريات الدوري البرتغالي اليوم

بورتيمونينسي ضد فيرنسي، تقام المباراة في تمام الساعة 10:15 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 11:15 بتوقيت السعودية.

ويمكنكم مطالعة مواعيد ونتائج جميع المباريات لحظة بلحظة عبر مركز المباريات من هنا.

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag is unlikely to try and sign Wout Weghorst permanently in the summer transfer window as he targets a world-class centre-forward, according to journalist Pete O'Rourke.

What's the latest news surrounding Wout Weghorst?

Last month, Football Insider claimed that Manchester United have already decided not to try and sign Weghorst, who earns £35k per week, in the forthcoming off-season, with the Netherlands international now being set to return to parent club Burnley.

The report states that the 30-year-old was brought in from the Clarets in January to fill the void left by the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo last year; however, his stay will be temporary as Ten Hag has designs on recruiting a new forward in the summer.

As per Lancs Live, Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has also given a recent update on the future of the £12m ace, stating: “It’s a little bit difficult to have any discussions at all at the moment because we’re all in the cutting edge moments of the season. You think that those conversations could happen sooner, but in reality it’s difficult because you’re so focused on getting over the line with your goals.

“He has his goals, he wants United to be in the Champions League and he wants to win the FA Cup if possible. We have our own goals, we still want to get the trophy over the line, but the moments will happen and I’m looking forward to having that conversation.”

Weghorst has featured 25 times since joining the Red Devils, scoring two goals and laying on a further three assists, as per Transfermarkt.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist O'Rourke thinks Manchester United manager Ten Hag will already foresee a future without Weghorst at Old Trafford.

O'Rourke told FFC: "Manchester United, we all know, are in for this marquee number nine signing; that's their top priority this summer. I don't think Weghorst will fit into those plans and even in recent weeks, we've seen Weghorst has lost his place when, up until probably the last couple of weeks, he had started every game, so obviously, Erik Ten Hag is now planning for life without Wout Weghorst next season."

Who could replace Wout Weghorst at Old Trafford next season?

Despite his efforts, it doesn't look like Weghorst will be given a prolonged stay at Manchester United, begging the question of who may be added to the Red Devils' forward line in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur talisman Harry Kane has emerged as a target for Manchester United, as per The Daily Star; however, it is said that they won't be drawn into a protracted bidding war for his services.

Furthermore, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is also of interest to the Red Devils. The Manchester Evening News reports that he has been on a shortlist at Old Trafford since last November.

SPORT BILD claim that Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani is another potential option for Manchester United to bolster their attack ahead of next term; nevertheless, it remains to be seen what direction Ten Hag will take as he aims to make his side a regular challenger for the Premier League title.

Manchester United could take another giant stride toward securing a top-four berth with victory over Brighton and Hove Albion later today, with the Seagulls likely to be looking for revenge following their penalty shootout defeat when the two sides met in the FA Cup semi-final last month.

That hard-fought encounter was ultimately decided by a missed spot-kick from Brighton man, Solly March, with the Englishman ballooning his effort over the crossbar to allow the Red Devils the chance seal progression, before Victor Lindelof subsequently stepped up to book his side's place in the showpiece.

Despite having come out on top – eventually – in that cagey encounter, Erik ten Hag's men will be fully aware that they were not given any easy ride by the Premier League highflyers, with it set to be another stern test for the Old Trafford outfit in this evening's trip to the Amex.

The Carabao Cup winners go into tonight's mouthwatering meeting having secured victory over in-form side, Aston Villa, on Sunday afternoon, with Bruno Fernandes' first-half strike inflicting a rare defeat on the Villans to end their ten-game unbeaten run.

Amid that relatively comfortable win for the hosts at the Theatre of Dreams, it proved a difficult outing for midfield maestro, Christian Eriksen, with the Danish "genius" – as previously hailed by Statman Dave' – having 'shook his head in frustration at his own performance', according to Manchester Evening News journalist Samuel Luckhurst.

That frustrating display could potentially see the 31-year-old drop out of the side for tonight's clash, with the £150k-per-week man having also underwhelmed against Roberto De Zerbi's men in that recent Wembley showdown.

Will Eriksen start against Brighton?

The summer arrival – who has only returned from a lengthy injury lay off in recent weeks – was unable to make a telling impact in that FA Cup tussle, having notably been restricted to just 26 touches in his 62-minute outing – far fewer than what teammate David De Gea achieved in the sticks (59).

The former Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur man also failed to win a single duel and lost possession on eight occasions before being replaced on the hour mark, with his 6.5 match rating, as per Sofascore, having been the lowest of any starting player for the Red Devils.

Those woes did not go unnoticed as Eriksen was criticised for his 'leggy performance' by the aforementioned Luckhurst, having notably spurned an inviting opening in the first-half on what was a 'day to forget' – according to The Guardian's Jamie Jackson.

That lax showing may be understandable due to the midfielder's only recent return from injury, although the 120-cap gem's further woes against Unai Emery's men at the weekend could ensure that it is time for a midfield shake-up tonight.

أكد مصدر مسؤول بالجهاز الفني لنادي زد، على رغبة فريق الكرة الأول بالزمالك، في التعاقد مع محمد إسماعيل، لتدعيم صفوف الأبيض، خلال فترة الانتقالات الشتوية الجارية.

وقال المصدر في تصريحات لـ بطلاوت: “الزمالك يرغب في التعاقد مع محمد إسماعيل لاعب زد، وجاء ذلك من أجل تدعيم صفوف الفريق بالانتقالات الشتوية الحالية”.

وأضاف: “خلال أيام سيتم التفاوض بشكل رسمي لمعرفة طلبات النادي”.

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يذكر أن الزمالك يستعد للمشاركة في بطولة نادي الوحدة الإماراتي الودية بأبوظبي، والمقرر إقامتها خلال الفترة من 18 حتى 24 يناير الجاري بمشاركة أندية الوحدة الإماراتي والاتفاق السعودي وأم صلال القطري.

الزمالك سوف يتواجد كذلك في بطولة كأس دبي للتحدي خلال الفترة من 26 وحتى 28 يناير بحضور أندية الرجاء المغربي والأهلي السعودي ووهان ثري تاونز الصيني.