Kick Off: City drop points again; Chelsea & Utd suffer defeats; Reds secure win

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Match Reports

Man City 1-1 Everton: Pep's side drop more points as Haaland misses penalty

ERLING HAALAND fluffed the chance to lift the gloom over Manchester City.

Chelsea 1-2 Fulham: Palmer goal not enough as Blues stunned by Muniz 95' winner

Substitute Rodrigo Muniz scored the winner late into six minutes of stoppage time as Fulham staged a magnificent late comeback to stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Wolves 2-0 Man Utd: Cunha scores stunner direct from corner, Fernandes sent off

Manchester United's set-piece curse struck again as Matheus Cunha became the second player in three games to score directly from a corner against them as Wolves defeated them to climb out of the bottom three.

Liverpool 3-1 Leicester: Gakpo, Jones & Salah goals send Reds SEVEN points clear

Leaders Liverpool strengthened their grip at the top of the Premier League after coming from behind to defeat struggling Leicester City and move seven points clear.

Forest 1-0 Tottenham: Elanga winner sends Forest up to 3rd over Arsenal

Anthony Elanga fired Nottingham Forest up to third in the Premier League after a narrow win over Tottenham.

These things happen

Neymar's girlfriend announced that she's pregnant & expecting their 2nd daughter

Neymar's girlfriend Bruna announced on social media that she is pregnant and expecting their second daughter.

Olmo's agent arrives in Manchester as he could leave Barca for FREE in January

Dani Olmo's agent arrived in Manchester today as Premier League clubs look to take advantage of Barcelona’s battle to register the dynamic Spain international with La Liga ahead of the January 1 deadline.

Pickford's penalty antics put off Haaland before his big MISS for Man City

Jordan Pickford was up to his old tricks again at Manchester City as he pulled a string of offputting faces to distract Erling Haaland before the striker missed his penalty.

Ruben Amorim's replacement Joao Pereira is brutally SACKED by Sporting Lisbon

Sporting Lisbon failed to spread the festive cheer on Christmas Day as they sacked manager Joao Pereira, just over a month after he replaced Ruben Amorim.

Real Madrid to battle Liverpool for top target in 2025

Real Madrid have outlined their priorities for the 2025 summer transfer window, and it looks as if they will get involved in the pursuit of one of the most coveted midfielders in the world.

Vinícius Jr. shared a selfie from Times Square in New York during the holiday

As Christmas is underway, Vinícius is spending his holiday in the United States, with the bustling atmosphere of Times Square in New York visible in the photo.

Ranking of left-backs by market value: Dimarco at the top, Nuno Mendes 2nd

As of now, the highest-ranked left-back in world football on the Transfermarkt website is Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan, with a market value of €60 million, while Nuno Mendes from Paris Saint-Germain ranks second at €55 million.

Pep Guardiola makes Man City transfer admission after own players make request

Pep Guardiola saw his side go ANOTHER game without a win and admitted his struggling champions need an injection of new blood in the upcoming transfer window.

Rashford DESTROYED by ex-Utd star in damning statement: 'Not even worth £10m'

Ben Foster has torn into Marcus Rashford and claimed the Manchester United forward 'isn't worth' a substantial transfer fee amid talk he will be sold.

Girona set €30m asking price on key player amid interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United

The future of Miguel Gutierrez could be decided in 2025. Girona managed to hang on to the left-back during the 2024 summer transfer window, but they may not be so lucky over the next 12 months as interest grows in the talented defender.

Man United make surprise decision on £85m flop Antony's future

Manchester United are reportedly intent on keeping Antony at the club when the January transfer window opens next week.

Yamal visited Salt Bae's restaurant & mimicked his salt-sprinkling gesture

Yamal visited Salt Bae's restaurant and mimicked his famous salt-sprinkling gesture

Ex Chelsea star Oscar returns 'home' ending 8-year stint in Chinese Super League

Former Chelsea star Oscar has returned to Brazil to join Sao Paulo, ending his eight-year stint in the Chinese Super League (CSL).

What they say

Man Utd player's agent confirms January transfer window stance

The agent of Manchester United winger Antony claims there have been "multiple approaches" for the Brazilian's signature.

Marcus Rashford in agreement with Roy Keane over next move for his career

Marcus Rashford agrees with Manchester United legend Roy Keane that his future lies abroad.

Fixtures of the day

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