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: Jesus nets double as Arsenal down Palace

Gabriel Jesus scored a first-half double and pushed Arsenal to a 5-1 win against Crystal Palace to head back in the Premier League top three.

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.

Watch: City stumble at Aston Villa

Manchester City stumbled to a 2-1 loss at Villa park as Morgan Roger scored a goal and assisted one to get Aston Villa to winning ways.

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.