Chelsea's frustrating striker situation continues

Chelsea's Cole Palmer is not fully recovered from his injuries, which include a groin issue and a recent toe fracture, impacting his availability for upcoming matches. Meanwhile, David Moyes, manager of Everton, plans to discuss player Tarkowski's situation ahead of their match against Chelsea. This news comes amidst ongoing injury concerns for several key players across the Premier League.

Chelsea is reportedly interested in signing Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki, a 20-year-old Premier League talent, as the January transfer window approaches, with Manchester United also in the mix for the player's signature according to Sky Sport CH.

Everton manager David Moyes addressed the media ahead of the Premier League match against Chelsea, confirming that players Jarrad Branthwaite and Merlin Rohl have returned to training. Meanwhile, Tyler Dibling, Carlos Alcaraz, and Dwight McNeil are eager for playing time as Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal.

The Women’s Super League (WSL) is set to review its broadcast slots following disappointing viewing figures, with an average of 59,000 viewers for a recent Sky Sports match, significantly lower than previous games. This review will involve discussions with main rights holders, Sky and BBC, at the end of the season.

This weekend in the Premier League, attention is drawn to key players like Gabriel Jesus and Mohamed Salah, with Chelsea facing Everton amid ongoing concerns about their consistency against smaller teams. Chelsea's recent performances have been mixed, showcasing their ability to rise to big occasions while struggling against teams that employ deep defensive strategies.

Manchester City achieved a significant 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal. Liverpool managed to secure a narrow 1-0 win against Inter Milan despite the absence of star forward Mohamed Salah, while Chelsea faced a setback, losing to Atalanta. This matchday highlighted the contrasting fortunes of these prominent clubs in the Champions League.

Chelsea secured a commanding 6-0 victory against Roma in the Women’s Champions League, with Millie Bright leading the team and dismissing any crisis talk following their recent league defeat. The match featured an own goal from Roma and additional goals from players including Wieke Kaptein and Lucy Bronze, solidifying Chelsea's position in the group stage.

Arsenal achieved a significant milestone by winning their sixth consecutive match in the Champions League, with Noni Madueke scoring twice in a 2-0 victory against Club Brugge. This performance marked a notable moment for both Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli, who contributed to the team's success. The win solidifies Arsenal's position as one of the few English teams to start a European campaign with six straight victories.