Sterling sends leaders 15 points clear
Manchester City made it 18 wins in a row in the Premier League with a 1-0 procession against Newcastle United on Wednesday.
Leonardo Bonucci can’t defend – Capello
Former AC Milan boss Fabio Capello says Leonardo Bonucci “can’t defend” and was fortunate to play in a system that suited him at Juventus.
Kane proud of Messi & Ronaldo-like numbers
Harry Kane called it an “honour” to rival two of the “best players ever” in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of his goal-scoring exploits over the last year.
Firmino nets double as Liverpool run riot
Liverpool recaptured fourth place in the Premier League table with a comfortable 5-0 victory over rock-bottom Swansea City on Tuesday.
Lingard brace rescues Mourinho’s men
Manchester United’s lingering Premier League title hopes were dealt another blow despite them coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Burnley on Tuesday.
Morata, Alonso grounds Brighton
Goals from Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso gave Chelsea a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion and moved the reigning Premier League champions to within a point of second-placed Manchester United.
Records tumble for inspirational hat-trick hero Kane
Record-breaking Harry Kane stole the show with a second hat-trick in as many games as Tottenham smashed Southampton 5-2 at Wembley, the striker setting a new record of 39 Premier League goals in a calendar year in the process.
Burnley can contend in Europe – Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes fellow Premier League side Burnley can challenge for a European place this season.
Guardiola plays down City ‘fatigue’ concerns
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dismissed concerns tiredness could prove to be the undoing of his high-flying side.
Great to end year with El Clasico win – Messi
Lionel Messi revelled in Barcelona’s El Clasico victory over LaLiga titleholders Real Madrid as he shared his joy on social media.