Conte’s men fail to make most of dominance

Antonio Conte’s Chelsea dominated Everton for most of the match at Goodison Park, but they were made to settle for a 0-0 draw.

El Clasico not like a final – Rakitic

Ivan Rakitic feels El Clasico cannot be treated like a cup final as Barcelona prepare to take on rivals Real Madrid.

Man Urd being ‘punished’ with Christmas fixtures – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes his team are being “punished” with their fixtures during the Christmas period.

Arsenal, Liverpool play to cracking stalemate

Arsenal and Liverpool played out the best game of the Premier League season so far, the Gunners coming from two goals down to lead only for Roberto Firmino to claim a dramatic 3-3 draw.

Ronaldo doesn’t compare to Messi – Xavi

Xavi insisted Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, regardless of what Real Madrid foe Cristiano Ronaldo believes.

Bristol dump Man Utd out of EFL cup

EFL Cup holders Manchester United have been knocked out of the competition by Championship side Bristol City after a late Korey Smith goal.

Klopp played down prospect of signing new defenders

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has played down the prospect of new defenders joining the club in the January transfer window.

Ronaldo a Clasico injury doubt?

Cristiano Ronaldo raised fears he would miss the first top-flight Clasico clash of the campaign when he was absent from full training on Wednesday.

Morata breaks Bournemouth’s hearts with last-gasp winner

Alvaro Morata snatched a dramatic 91st minute winner moments after Bournemouth had equalised as Chelsea reached the EFL Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Last-gasp Smith winner dumps out EFL Cup holders

Korey Smith’s stoppage-time winner stunned EFL Cup holders Manchester United, as Championship side Bristol City beat Jose Mourinho’s men 2-1 at Ashton Gate to secure a semi-final berth.