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United Hit by Absences Ahead of Newcastle Clash
Manchester United head into their Boxing Day Premier League meeting with Newcastle United facing a growing injury and availability crisis, with seven first team players ruled out and key decisions looming in midfield for Ruben Amorim.
Bayern Blitz Heidenheim to Open Nine Point Bundesliga Gap
Bayern Munich were ruthless at the Voith Arena as they swept aside Heidenheim 4-0, stretching their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to nine points and underlining their status as runaway title favourites.
Rogers Double Fires Villa Past United in Title Push
Morgan Rogers produced a breathtaking brace as Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1 at Villa Park to keep pace in the Premier League title race and move within touching distance of leaders Arsenal at Christmas.
Barcelona March On as Atletico Silence Girona
Barcelona tightened their grip on the LaLiga title race with another ruthless display away from home, while Atletico Madrid underlined their credentials by brushing aside Girona in a dominant Sunday showing.
Bellingham and Mbappe Steer Madrid Past Stubborn Sevilla
Real Madrid stayed in the LaLiga title hunt with a gritty 2-0 victory over Sevilla at the Bernabeu, as Jude Bellingham struck before the break and Kylian Mbappe sealed the points late from the penalty spot.
Juventus Edge Roma as Lazio Stumble in Goalless Serie A Night
Juventus strengthened their push for a Champions League place with a hard fought 2-1 home win over Roma, while Lazio were left frustrated after being held to a barren draw by Cremonese in an eventful Serie A Round 16.
Leverkusen Power Past Leipzig in Statement Bundesliga Win
Bayer Leverkusen produced a ruthless attacking display to defeat RB Leipzig 3-1 away from home, turning the match around before half time and sealing the points with a late counter attack at the Red Bull Arena.
Reds Hold Firm as Nine Man Spurs Push Liverpool to the Limit
Liverpool survived a chaotic finish in North London to claim a hard fought 2-1 win over Tottenham, despite enjoying a numerical advantage for most of the match and being forced to dig deep late on.
Haaland Fires City Top as Newcastle and Chelsea Share the Spoils
Manchester City climbed to the summit of the Premier League with a dominant home win over West Ham United, while Newcastle United and Chelsea played out a pulsating 2-2 draw in a dramatic Round 17 weekend.
Doku injury hands Arsenal boost in Premier League title race
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku is sidelined with a muscular injury, a development that could tilt the balance in Arsenal’s favour as the Premier League title race intensifies.