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WHO IS IT? DIMITAR BERBATOV NAMES ARSENAL'S SHOCK TITLE RACE RIVAL

Dimitar Berbatov dismisses Arsenal's 6-point lead, saying it's "nothing." The ex-Man Utd star warns the festive period will be the true test for the Gunners.

Who Is It? Dimitar Berbatov Names Arsenal's Shock Title Race Rival
Berbatov Reveals Team Ready To Surprise Arsenal In League

Dimitar Berbatov isn't buying into the hype that Arsenal's already won the league. He thinks their lead is nothing right now.

The Gunners, looking for their first title since 2004, went six points ahead after beating Tottenham 4-1.

They wanted to take advantage of Liverpool and Manchester City losing, and they did, beating Spurs to get a better hold on the title race.

Mikel Arteta’s team has come in second for the past three years, but they might finally win the title after 22 years.

Berbatov, who won the league twice with Manchester United, believes Arsenal will be really tested during the busy holiday season. He says we'll know more about their chances in the New Year.

He's not impressed with Arsenal's six-point lead and thinks Chelsea could challenge for the title.

Enzo Maresca’s team, which won the Club World Cup, has won five of their last six games and is now second in the league.

When asked if Arsenal's good form meant the title race was over, Berbatov told ESPN, No way.

Everyone knows the Premier League is a marathon, not a sprint. The holidays are coming, with games that will really test you.

If you get through that period with good results and you're still on top with a good lead, then you're halfway there.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Sure, Liverpool is low in the table, and Man City is losing points, but teams like Chelsea could surprise people.

Six points are nice, but in the Premier League, it's nothing. It can disappear fast.

Chelsea is also being talked about as a possible title contender by John Terry.

The Blues can cut Arsenal's lead to just three points when they play them on Saturday.

"A big game this weekend as Arsenal comes to the Bridge," Terry said on TikTok.

I'm not saying it'll decide the title, but I think it'll be one of those two teams [who wins the league].

For me, Liverpool is out of it. They look like they're struggling right now.

Talking about Chelsea's recent win over Burnley, Terry added, "Good away win for the boys; it's really important to get those three points, especially after some pressure from Burnley in the first half."

I said they'd try to hit us on the counter, and they did. We had three great blocks on defence.

I think in the second half, we needed to take our chances, especially against better teams.

Before Chelsea plays Arsenal, they have a big Champions League game against Barcelona on Tuesday.

Arsenal is also playing in Europe this week, with Bayern Munich coming to their stadium on Wednesday.

WEST HAM’S JANUARY OVERHAUL CONTINUES AS ANDREAS SCHJELDERUP TALKS FOLLOW CASTELLANOS AND PABLO

The Hammers are the busiest team in January. Discover the latest on the plan to pair Schjelderup with new signing Taty Castellanos.

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West Ham joins the race for Andreas Schjelderup

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that West Ham United are in the running to sign Andreas Schjelderup this month. The London club has already discussed a possible transfer for the attacker, since Nuno Espirito Santo wants to bring in wide players this month after getting strikers in the first few days of January.

West Ham United are trying hard this month to strengthen its team and improve its chances of avoiding relegation. The Hammers are currently 18th in the league, seven points from safety, so Nuno Espírito Santo has a tough job.

The Hammers have already signed Taty Castellanos from Lazio and Pablo from Gil Vicente, which fixes their striker problem. Callum Wilson will probably leave, since West Ham is talking about ending his contract early.

Espirito Santo will now focus on getting wide attackers, with plans to sign players for both wings. Fulham’s Adama Traore is a target, and the Hammers might be able to sign the Spanish winger. There are worries about Crysencio Summerville's form, so Espirito Santo might consider a different player to compete with him on the left.

Several players have been mentioned, with 21-year-old winger Andreas Schjelderup being the latest. The Benfica player is expected to leave this month, with growing interest from other clubs, including Italian side Parma.

West Ham have reportedly talked about signing the 21-year-old winger, with Benfica possibly viewing the Norwegian as expendable. If the Portuguese club gets a good offer, they might consider selling him, since the Norwegian might be interested in playing in the Premier League.

There might be some worries about joining West Ham given their difficult situation in the Premier League. But the 21-year-old winger might see this move as a chance to prove himself in the Premier League, meaning he might be open to joining the London team.

ASTON VILLA LAUNCH MOVE FOR MLS STARLET GOZO TO BOLSTER YOUTH RANKS

Aston Villa are looking to the MLS for its next star. Get the latest details on the enquiry for Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo.

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18-year-old Zavier Gozo is on Aston Villa's radar

Unai Emery and his team are on the hunt for fresh young talent, and now their search has brought them to Major League Soccer. According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, Aston Villa recently reached out to Real Salt Lake about their promising forward, Zavier Gozo.

Villa’s interest in Gozo isn’t just talk—they actually contacted the staff in Utah to see what it would take to bring the 18-year-old to Birmingham. They see real potential in him and want to develop him in their academy. This isn’t just some distant scouting mission. It fits perfectly with Villa’s bigger strategy: sign top young players before their value skyrockets in Europe.

Gozo’s made a name for himself in Real Salt Lake’s youth system and has already broken into the first team. He’s also caught the eye of scouts across Europe with his performances for the USA U20s.

Talks are still early, but Villa clearly think Gozo could one day push for first-team minutes. Since Emery arrived, the club has put serious effort into signing young prospects. Bringing in a quick North American forward fits right in with the way they want to play. Fans will see this as another sign of Villa’s ambition to build a winning team for the long haul.

So, why does Emery want this American speedster? Gozo’s got the right tools for English football—he’s fast, direct, and can play out wide or through the middle. He loves running at defenders and creating chances, which is exactly what Emery wants from his wide players. Gozo’s already shown at MLS NEXT Pro and the senior MLS level that he’s got the energy and movement. Villa rely on counter-attacks. On top of that, he works hard off the ball, pressing from the front—something Emery always asks of his attackers.

Of course, there’s the question of whether Gozo’s ready for the physical side of the Premier League. The jump from MLS is tough, and he’ll probably need time with the U21s or maybe a loan before he’s ready for the first team.

Still, this move just makes sense for Villa’s future. Emery has proven he can develop raw talent into reliable players for his system. If they sign Gozo now, they get a young player they can shape without any rush for immediate results.

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