Atletico snatch late win at Barca
Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday.
Jesus double lifts Christmas spirits
Mikel Arteta said the Premier League title race is “on” after his Arsenal side swept Crystal Palace aside 5-1 on Saturday to move just three points behind leaders Liverpool.
Struggling Southampton appoint Juric as new manager
Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday appointed Ivan Juric as their new manager on an 18-month contract.
Watch: Barca fall in Liga race against Atletico
Barcelona fell back as league leaders following Atletico Madrid’s incredible performance to beat La Blaugrana 2-1 at home for the first time since 2006.
Villa beat Man City to deepen Guardiola’s pain
Aston Villa beat crisis-hit Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday to heap more misery on floundering manager Pep Guardiola, who has now suffered nine defeats in his past 12 matches.
Dias ruled out for up to four weeks
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been ruled out for up to four weeks with a muscular issue, compounding Pep Guardiola’s problems as he seeks to save the club’s season.
Watch: ‘How can you play too much attacking ball?’ – Slot
Arne Slot has given praise to Ange Postecoglou’s side for their attacking play ahead of Liverpool’s encounter with Spurs on Sunday.
Atletico visit wobbling Barca in battle for Liga lead
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona started the season in superb form but Atletico Madrid have wrestled their way into the title race and the two sides meet on Saturday bidding to lead La Liga at Christmas.
Miami to host NYCFC in MLS 2025 season opener
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will play host to New York City FC in the opening match of the 2025 Major League Soccer season under a schedule unveiled on Thursday.
Amorim eager for Rashford to stay at United
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he wants to keep Marcus Rashford in his squad after the England forward suggested he could leave Old Trafford for a “new challenge”.