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Match Reports

Southampton 1-0 Liverpool: Reds are stunned by Danny Ings' brilliant winner

Liverpool's Premier League title defence suffered a setback as they fell to their second loss of the season at Southampton. Danny Ings' superb second-minute lob over Reds goalkeeper Alisson, from a James Ward-Prowse free-kick, settled the contest against his former club.

Top Headlines

Barcelona postpone training after two test positive for Covid-19

Two members of staff at Barcelona have tested positive for Covid-19, causing training to be cancelled ahead of their league clash with Athletic Club.

Messi is left OUT of L'Equipe's team of 2020 after a tough year at Barcelona

Lionel Messi was the notable absentee from a 2020 world eleven selected by French news outlet L'Equipe.

These things happen

Barcelona wanted to sign Alaba but couldn't compete with Real Madrid

Real Madrid appear to have won the race to sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, despite attempts from Barcelona to land the Austrian.

Georgina Rodriguez says goodbye to Dubai with spectacular swimsuit photo

Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez has been active throughout Christmas with pictures of her family holiday to Dubai.

Uruguay players join forces to SLAM the FA over Cavani's ban for 'negrito' post

Uruguay's football players have joined forces to emphatically condemn Edinson Cavani's three-match ban for using a racial term, insisting the FA have committed a 'true discriminatory act' on the way of life of Uruguayan people by punishing the Manchester United striker for using a 'common Latin American expression'.

Man Utd fans spot Maguire's unseen conversation with Grealish at Old Trafford

All eyes were on Jack Grealish as Aston Villa visited Old Trafford last week.

Man United promote Darren Fletcher to Solskjaer's first-team coaching staff

Former Manchester United star Darren Fletcher has joined Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's coaching staff.

Barcelona prioritise Eric Garcia over attacking reinforcements

Barcelona plan to strengthen in the January transfer window. Having held meetings with coach Ronald Koeman, the club have set their priorities for January.

De Bruyne REJECT Man City's contract offer after being 'left disappointed' by it

Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly set to reject Manchester City's first contract offer and is growing concerns at the lack of progress in talks over a new five-year deal.

Jadon Sancho 'had prepared for Man Utd transfer' as details of offer revealed

Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has conceded Jadon Sancho may have prepared himself for a transfer in the summer prior to his proposed Man Utd move collapsing.

Haaland transfer statement made as Dortmund beware growing Man Utd interest

Borussia Dortmund have urged Erling Haaland to follow Robert Lewandowski's example amid growing transfer interest from Man Utd.

What they say

Wan-Bissaka has hailed Bruno's leadership since the playmaker's arrival

Aaron Wan-Bissaka says Bruno Fernandes is helping him take his game to new heights after the Portuguese playmaker arrived at Manchester United in January last year.

Van de Beek advised to "pack your bags and leave Man United as soon as you can!"

An article in "De Telegraaf" recommended that Van de Beek was should start looking for another club if he doesn't play in Wednesday's EFL Cup tie against Manchester City.

Gary Neville claims 'something is growing' at Manchester United

Gary Neville has credited Manchester United's 'game-changers' for transforming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side into title contenders.

Jurgen Klopp defends his side after Roy Keane said they've got 'sloppy'

Jurgen Klopp has launched an impassioned defence of his Liverpool side's recent dip in form, insisting it is a 'bit cheeky' to have expected victory in every game across December.

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