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Chelsea boss Rosenior urges review on set-piece defending
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has urged the Premier League to have a ‘review’ on how set-pieces are defended at the end of the season.
The comments come after Chelsea conceded twice from corners during the club’s 2-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday.
Set-piece goals are on the increase in the Premier League this season, with 17.6% of all goals scored via corners in 2025-26. According to Opta, that is the highest percentage in a season in Premier League history.
Arsenal have regularly crowded penalty boxes to make advantage of dead balls, but Rosenior believes that goalkeepers need better protection.
Asked about comments from Liverpool boss Arne Slot, which criticised the current trend of set-pieces, the Chelsea coach called for a review on players affecting the goalkeepers to gain an ‘unfair advantage’.
“I think that is the beauty of football, you can do it in so many different ways. There’s no right or wrong way to play football for me,” he said.
“I’m sure when we scored from a corner yesterday, our fans didn’t care what the goal looked like. I’m sure Arsenal’s fans didn’t care what their goals looked like either. The game is about winning.
“What I would say about corners is that there needs to be a review at the end of the season in terms of the way teams are affecting the goalkeepers and are holding on during defensive set plays. I think that’s something that gives an unfair advantage to certain teams.”
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Aljamain Sterling ramps up row with UFC in bid for featherweight title shot
Aljamain Sterling’s frustration with the UFC was clear after his win at RAF06, where he voiced his issues with how the featherweight division is being managed.
The former bantamweight champion, who last fought in August, made his return to competition at RAF06 this past Saturday.
He put in a strong performance, earning a third-round tech fall win over Benson Henderson and adding another highlight to his career.
After the win, Sterling voiced his frustrations over the UFC’s approach to managing featherweights.
Aljamain Sterling calls out UFC over featherweight title shot
Since moving up to 145lbs, Sterling has fought three times, picking up wins against Brian Ortega and Calvin Kattar but suffering a loss to Movsar Evloev.
And since his victory over ‘T-City’, the 36-year-old has been pushing for multiple fights without any clear progress towards getting one booked.
Following his win on the wrestling mats, ‘Funkmaster’ took aim at the UFC, demanding a shot at the featherweight title.
“Nothing (in the works) as of yet, I saw that announcement, the battle of the Bellasores,” Sterling said to MMAFighting in regards to the fight between Aaron Pico and Patricio ‘Pitbull’.
“I’ve been doing this for a long time, been with the company since 2014, I’ve been calling my shot, defended my belt the most in the bantamweight division, tied with a couple of other greats.
“Give me my f—— shot, I deserve a shot at the title, OG vs OG, I’m smarter than all of these dumb motherf—— out there… Diego Lopes gets a f—— rematch and he goes out there and fights worse.
“Yeah, I don’t have knockout power, that’s never been my game, I win with (my head), I’m smarter than a lot of these guys. I’m an OG of the game, give me my f—— title shot, I’ll put on a good show… I’ve earned this.”
Aljamain Sterling open to fights against Jean Silva, Yair Rodriguez, and Youssef Zalal
Sterling has been pushing to serve as the backup for the UFC London main event between Lerone Murphy and Evloev, but that role might not be his.
According to ‘Funkmaster,’ he is hearing that Jean Silva could step into that spot instead.
In response, Sterling said he would be willing to face Silva, Yair Rodriguez, or Youssef Zalal in order to secure a title shot.
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AC Milan Vs Inter Milan – Two Rossoneri Defenders At Risk Of Missing Derby Della Madonnina
AC Milan stars Matteo Gabbia and Davide Bartesaghi are reportedly at risk of missing Sunday’s Serie A clash against Inter.
According to Sky Sport Italia via FCInterNews, the question marks are hovering over both defenders’ heads.
Inter and Milan will renew hostilities in the second Derby della Madonnina edition of the season this weekend.
Despite emerging victorious in November’s reverse fixture, Massimiliano Allegri’s men are trailing the Nerazzurri by a whopping ten points.
Therefore, Cristian Chivu could all but secure the Scudetto in his first season at the club with a win on Sunday.
Gabbia & Bartesaghi Could Miss AC Milan vs Inter Milan Clash
TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 15: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of Juventus looks on prior to the Serie A match between Torino FC and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on October 15, 2022 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Matteo Gabbia missed Milan’s last-gasp league win at Cremonese last Sunday due to a thigh injury.
However, the Rossoneri had hoped to welcome their defensive cornerstone back for the upcoming Milan derby.
Unfortunately for Allegri, this fixture will come too soon for the Italian center-back.
Meanwhile, Bartesaghi suffered a knock at Stadio Giovanni Zini, and Allegri is sweating over his fitness.
If the Milan academy graduate don’t recover, Pervis Estupinan is likely to take his place on the left wing.
New Maxx Crosby trade rumor from NFL insider includes Patriots, Rams and Ravens
A new Maxx Crosby trade rumor from Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer includes the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens and, surprisingly, the Los Angeles Rams.