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Guardiola Won’t Quit Troubled Man City

Pep Guardiola insists he will not walk out on troubled Manchester City as he strives to stop the champions' stunning decline. Guardiola only recently signed a two-year contract extension but City's dismal form has raised questions about his future at the Etihad Stadium. A nightmare run of nine defeats in 13 games, with just one win in that ...

Saka-Less Arsenal Beat Ipswich to Go Second in Premier League

Arsenal began life without Bukayo Saka by beating Ipswich 1-0 to move into second place in the Premier League and cut Liverpool's lead to six points on Friday. Kai Havertz scored the only goal as Arsenal failed to turn their dominance into a more convincing scoreline. The lack of a clinical goalscorer may ultimately cost Mikel Arteta's men a ...

Man City Pay Penalty for Haaland Miss in Everton Draw

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. Winners of the last four Premier League titles, the English champions have won just once in their last 13 games in all competitions. Bernardo Silva put City in front early on before Iliman ...

Liverpool Host Foxes, Arsenal Prepare for Life Without Saka

Christmas Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday). Meanwhile both crisis-hit Manchester clubs will seek a festive fillip, with faltering champions City at home to Everton and United away to Wolves. Second-placed Chelsea host Fulham while in-form Arsenal will ...

Salah Stars as Rampant Liverpool Hit Spurs for Six

Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah's masterclass inspired a memorable 6-3 rout of Tottenham on Sunday. Salah delivered a sublime performance featuring two goals and a pair of assists as Arne Slot's side ran riot in north London. Liverpool took advantage of second-placed Chelsea's 0-0 draw at ...

Man Utd Embarrassed by Bournemouth, Chelsea Held at Everton

Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, while Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Everton on Sunday. United boss Ruben Amorim, who once again left Marcus Rashford out of his squad, is set for a miserable Christmas following the worst result of his brief ...

Atletico Snatch Late Win at Barca to Top La Liga

Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead but second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth helped Diego Simeone's side move three points clear at the top of the table, having played one match fewer than Barca. Hansi ...

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. Jhon Duran finished off a fine team move to give the home side an early lead and Morgan Rogers doubled Villa's advantage in the 65th minute. Phil Foden scored his first ...

Bayern Munich Rout Leipzig on Sombre Night in Germany

Bayern Munich swept RB Leipzig aside 5-1 on Friday to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga on a sombre night in Germany following a deadly car attack at a Christmas market in the eastern city of Magdeburg. Bayern are now seven points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who have the chance to close the gap back to four points when ...

Football: Bis Repetita, Lebanon Dominates Kuwait Again

Lebanon confirmed its good form by winning another victory against Kuwait (2-0) in the second friendly match between the two teams, played at the Sheim Bin Hamad stadium in Qatar. This victory follows the 2-1 success recorded last Thursday on the pitch of the Hamad Bin Khalifa stadium, marking a perfect record in this double confrontation. A ...

Rayo Block Real’s Climb to Liga Summit

Rayo Vallecano prevented Real Madrid from taking provisional control of La Liga by holding the European champions' to a pulsating 3-3 draw on Saturday. Real turned up at their city rivals after a hard fought 3-2 away win at Atalanta in the Champions League in midweek. Kylian Mbappe netted his 50th goal in the competition to open the scoring in ...

Jota Rescues 10-Man Liverpool in Fulham Draw, Arsenal Frustrated

Diogo Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson's early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal's title challenge was dented by a goalless stalemate against Everton on Saturday. With just four minutes left at Anfield, Arne Slot's side were in danger of losing for just the second time in 15 ...