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Liverpool raiding Wigan Athletic for this promising 18-year-old would help them replace Bobby Duncan – Agreed?
Liverpool should sign Joe Gelhardt to replace Bobby Duncan
According to the Metro, Liverpool have identified highly-rated Wigan Athletic youngster Joe Gelhardt as a potential replacement for Bobby Duncan.
Liverpool turned down approaches for academy star Duncan last week but the Reds altered their stance on the 18-year-old, with the English youth international completing a deadline day move to Serie A outfit Fiorentina for a fee of £1.7 million. (h/t Metro)
Indeed, Duncan showed a lot of promise for the club’s U-18 side last season, scoring an eye-watering 23 goals in 26 outings, and his departure is certainly a big loss for Liverpool, who had high hopes of him.
Duncan wasn’t expected to stake a claim for a senior call-up this term but given his talent and potential, he was tipped by many to make a breakthrough into Jorgen Klopp’s side over the next couple of campaigns.
However, life has to go on after Duncan’s departure and Liverpool have already set their sights on Gelhardt to fill in the void.
The 17-year-old England U-17 star has already appeared twice for Wigan at the senior level, with the youth coaches at the DW Stadium labelling him as a player with the potential to go on and play at the highest level.
Gelhardt has been at Wigan since the age of 10 and made his professional debut for the Latics against Rotherham United in the EFL Cup last August.
A regular for England at the U-17 level, the teenager has also earned rave reviews for his impressive performances for the Young Lions, helping them qualify for the 2019 UEFA U-17 European Championship.
Interestingly, Liverpool didn’t table any formal offer for the 17-year-old before the deadline and, with the transfer window now closed, the Reds will have to wait at least till January to enter into negotiations with Wigan over a potential deal for the teenage prodigy.
To put things into perspective, Joe Gelhardt looks like a real talent at this stage of his career and Liverpool could bag a real coup if they manage to complete a deal for the youngster in January.
That the 17-year-old already has senior experience in his CV at such a tender age is a clear testament of his rapid development and Liverpool have every reason to look at him as one for the future.
Already prolific marksman at the youth level, the left-footed centre-forward apparently has what it takes to evolve into a Premier League-quality player in the years to follow and the Reds could have a gem on their hands if Gelhardt manages to fulfil his promise.
With Liverpool’s devastating front trio of Firmino, Salah and Mane imposing their authority in the senior ranks at Anfield and the presence of Shaqiri, Origi and Rhian Brewster as useful back-ups, it is really tough for the attackers in the academy to get a look in from the manager.
However, the Reds need to unearth a few gems and polish them to lay down a strong foundation for the years to come and the acquisition of Gelhardt would definitely be a step in the right direction.
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For the time being, though, they should continue to keep close tabs on him and monitor his development carefully.
The big games keep on coming for Manchester United Women, with Saturday afternoon’s crosstown trip to Manchester City now the focus for Marc Skinner’s side.
Saturday’s 13:30 GMT kick-off at the Etihad Stadium marks a return to action in the Barclays Women’s Super League for the Reds, following Wednesday’s statement European victory over Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford.
That 2-1 triumph was the perfect follow-up to last weekend’s defeat against Aston Villa, our first of the WSL season, with Skinner’s team looking to get back to winning ways in the domestic competition.
United won last season’s corresponding fixture at the Etihad Stadium 4-2 – our first away win over City in the WSL, but will face a different Blues team this Saturday. Swedish head coach Andree Jeglertz took charge at the start of this season and has since guided his Citizens to the top of the top-flight table, with seven successive wins.
Jeglertz’s side are the division’s top scorers with 20 goals, narrowly ahead of United on 19, but have won tight games against West Ham (1-0) and Everton (2-1) since the October international break. Star striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw scored the winner in the latter at Goodison Park, her fifth strike of the WSL season, which sees her level at the top of the league’s goal standings for 2025/26, with United’s Melvine Malard.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce is set to be assessed ahead of the derby, after the goalkeeper missed her first game of the season in midweek with a facial knock. If she remains unavailable, Safia Middleton-Patel will continue between the sticks.
Malard was withdrawn in the second half against PSG but Skinner suggested afterwards that the France international, who scored a brilliant goal on the night, should be okay for the weekend.
Dominique Janssen is set to return to the fold after a one-match European suspension prevented her from being involved against PSG, while Celin Bizet Donnum is a recent absentee (back injury) whom Skinner may provide the latest on in Friday’s pre-match press conference. Centre-back Millie Turner isn’t expected to be back from a knee issue until the new year.
As for City, Alex Greenwood, Naomi Layzell, Kerolin, Mary Fowler and Lily Murphy aren’t available, but former Red Grace Clinton could face her old club for the first time since departing in the summer, after a recent spell on the sidelines. Lauren Hemp, Rebecca Knaak and Sydney Lohmann are also in contention to play a part as they work their way back to full fitness.
Match Preview
Derby bragging rights will be at stake when Manchester City Women welcome Manchester United Women to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
The hosts are leading the way at the top of the Women’s Super League table, while the Red Devils are four points adrift in third position.
Man City have put together an impressive run of form since starting the Women’s Super League season with a narrow defeat against Chelsea. The Citizens have embarked on a seven-game winning streak in the WSL, including a narrow win in Sunday’s away clash against Everton.
Vivianne Miedema and Shaw grabbed a goal apiece to fire the Citizens to a 2-1 victory at Goodison Park, sending them to the top of the standings in their bid to win their first WSL title since 2016.
Having racked up 20 goals in eight matches, Jeglertz’s side will enter the weekend as the league’s highest scorers, which will give them confidence in breaking down a Man United side with the second-best defensive record in the division.
The hosts are also one of two teams that currently boast a 100% home record in the WSL this season, along with reigning champions Chelsea. In fact, the Citizens have gone six consecutive home league games without defeat since falling to a 2-1 loss to Chelsea in March (W5, D1).
Man United are sitting in third spot and two points clear of fourth-placed Arsenal after winning five, drawing two and losing one of their eight matches. That solitary defeat took place in last Saturday’s home clash against Aston Villa, which saw Miril Taylor score the decisive effort in a narrow 1-0 win at Leigh Sports Village.
The Red Devils showed great character to bounce back with a 2-1 victory in Wednesday’s Women’s Champions League meeting with Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford. Malard saw her opener cancelled out by Olga Carmona, before Fridolina Rolfo scored in a second consecutive UWCL game to clinch maximum points.
As a result, Man United finished matchday three as one of three teams with a perfect record, putting them in third place and a strong position to reach the knockout rounds.
They will now turn their focus to Saturday’s league clash, with the Red Devils looking to record a third head-to-head away win of 2025, after following January’s 4-2 league win with a 2-0 success in April’s FA Cup semi-final clash.
Standout Stats
United are the only side to have a 100 per cent record away from home in the Women’s Super League this season (played four, won four), and are looking to win five in a row for just the second time across a single top-flight campaign, something they previously achieved in their opening five on the road in 2020/21.
Ella Toone has made more appearances in WSL Manchester derbies than anyone (11), while no player has been directly involved in more Manchester derby goals than Toone (five – three goals, two assists, the same as City forward Shaw).
The Reds have scored 27 goals in their 10 away league games in 2025, the most of any team, while no side has picked up more away wins in the WSL this calendar year (seven – level with Chelsea and City).
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City Women possible starting lineup: Yamashita; Casparij, Rose, Knaak, Ouahabi; Hasegawa, Blindkilde, Miedema; Fujino, Hemp, Shaw
Manchester United Women possible starting lineup: Middleton-Patel; Riviere, Le Tissier, Janssen, Sandberg; Miyazawa, Zigiotti Olme, Toone; Park, Malard, Terland
Streaming Details
For those not heading over to the Etihad Stadium, the game will be broadcast live in the UK on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, while United fans can enjoy global live radio commentary on MUTV, ManUtd.com and in the United App.
You will also be able to find the team news, score updates and post-match reaction in the app and via our dedicated women’s account on X, @ManUtdWomen.
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Arsenal Women travel to Brisbane Road on Saturday afternoon for the first north London derby of the season, looking to extend their recent unbeaten WSL record against Tottenham while managing a mounting injury crisis that’s decimated their squad depth. Out of the 11 fixtures, the two clubs have played, Arsenal Women have won a staggering 11 times, drawing and losing just once.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal Women (4-3-3): van Domselaar; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Codina, McCabe; Little, Cooney-Cross, Caldentey; Mead, Russo, Foord
Tottenham Women (4-3-3): Kop; Neville, Koga, Hunt, Nildén; Summanen, Spence; Vinberg, Holdt, Naz; Tandberg
Arsenal’s Devastating Injury Crisis
Arsenal’s season has been ravaged by ACL injuries, with Katie Reid becoming the third player to rupture their anterior cruciate ligament. The 19-year-old defender suffered the injury in training last week and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. Reid had displaced Lotte Wubben-Moy and Laia Codina in the starting lineup following Leah Williamson’s knee surgery.
Williamson herself remains sidelined after sustaining her injury at Euro 2025, though she’s nearing a return to training. Goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger is out for the season after tearing her ACL in training before the Benfica Champions League match. Michelle Agyemang ruptured her ACL while on England duty, adding to Arsenal’s unprecedented injury crisis.
Kim Little is a doubt after missing training on Friday with an undisclosed issue. Her absence would rob Arsenal of their captain’s experience in crucial moments.
Tottenham’s Form and Fitness
Tottenham’s last meeting ended in a 4-0 Arsenal victory at the Emirates Stadium, with Beth Mead directly involved in 19 goals in her last 17 WSL starts heading into that fixture.
Tottenham sit fifth in the table after winning 3 games out of their last 5 in the WSL. Their home form at Brisbane Road has been inconsistent, making this the ideal opportunity for Arsenal to continue their dominance in the derby.
The Stakes
Arsenal sit fourth in the WSL table, six points behind leaders Manchester City after eight matches. They drew 1-1 with Chelsea in their last league fixture after having two goals controversially disallowed, leaving them frustrated despite Alessia Russo’s late equalizer.
For Tottenham, victory over their fierce rivals would represent the biggest result in their WSL history and inject confidence into a campaign that’s stalled recently. However, Arsenal’s superior quality and Tottenham’s inability to ever beat them suggests the Gunners remain overwhelming favorites.
Kick-off: 2:30 PM Saturday, November 16th, 2025
Venue: Brisbane Road
TV and Streaming Options: Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Ultra HDR (UK)
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Saka’s Brilliant First-Half Volley
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The goal took Saka’s England tally to 14 strikes, continuing his excellent form for club and country this season. His importance to England’s attack was evident throughout a rain-soaked Wembley evening where the Three Lions struggled for fluency against a stubborn Serbian side playing under new manager Veljko Paunovic.
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Eberechi Eze doubled England’s advantage in the 90th minute after being introduced as a second-half substitute. The Arsenal forward initially struck the crossbar via goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic in the 87th minute before finding the far corner with an accomplished finish three minutes later.
Phil Foden, who entered as a false nine alongside Jude Bellingham in Thomas Tuchel’s second-half changes, provided the assist with a perfectly weighted pass that allowed Eze to curl home England’s second. The goal sealed England’s seventh consecutive victory in World Cup qualifying, maintaining their perfect record while eliminating Serbia’s playoff hopes.
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