Bruno Fernandes was sent off as Manchester United crashed to an embarrassing 2-0 defeat at lowly Wolves, while Erling Haaland missed a penalty as crisis-torn Manchester City failed to end their dismal run with a 1-1 draw against Everton on Thursday.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou blamed an injury crisis for his side’s poor form after a 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest on Thursday.
Fulham scored twice in the final 10 minutes to end Chelsea’s 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions with a stunning 2-1 Premier League win at Stamford Bridge.
Aston Villa were rocked 3-0 after going a man down away from home in an intense Boxing Day encounter at Newcastle United.
Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City’s astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw against lowly Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
Orlando Pirates equalled the record winning margin for a South African Premiership game when they hammered Marumo Gallants 8-1 in Soweto on Tuesday.
Ahead of Aston Villa v Newcastle United Boxing day clash, watch the top ten goals between the two sides.
Pep Guardiola has insisted Erling Haaland alone is not responsible for Manchester City’s dramatic collapse in form this season.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a “very difficult” challenge away to Newcastle on Boxing Day.
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco and title-holders the Ivory Coast are likely to be among the top seeds when the draw for the 2025 tournament is made in Rabat on January 27.