The latest Football Today newsletter column is here, and it’s packed with news, opinions and more.
We look at a major talking point from football and highlight some of the best stories elsewhere on the internet.
You will also find links to some of the top features on Football Today and what to watch out for over the next day.
Chelsea need an upgrade on Sanchez
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca defended goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after he dropped his latest clanger against Wolverhampton Wanderers last night.
Sanchez has made four errors that have directly led to goals in the Premier League this season – he is guaranteed to make more.
Maresca insisted after the game that Sanchez is ‘doing well’, and his public support for the goalkeeper is admirable.
However, based on the collective evidence of Sanchez’s performances since he joined Chelsea, he is an accident waiting to happen.
The Blues have invested mind-boggling finances into their squad in recent years but have yet to acquire a reliable goalkeeper.
They need to address the issue next summer if they are serious about becoming regular challengers for major silverware.
Top football stories
- Deepdale at 150 years old: The story of one of the world’s oldest football grounds
- From Bournemouth to Brighton, the Premier League’s middle class is booming
- Antony’s £85m transfer calamity is the worst case of ‘Manchester United tax’
Football Today features
- Amorim’s brutal Manchester United assessment is a sad indictment of the club
- Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins deserves more respect
- Premier League January 2025 Transfers | All Done Deals
What to watch
Aston Villa are pushing for automatic progression to the last-16 in the Champions League. Their visit to Monaco this evening will test their European credentials.
