Xherdan Shaqiri channels David Brent after putting Liverpool back ahead during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on December 16, 2018
Shaqiri sees the bigger picture before Liverpool face Manchester City
The Premier League's top two face off at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Dec 30, 22:31
Aboubakar Kamara argues with Fulham teammate Aleksandar Mitrovic on December 29, 2018
Mitrovic plays down Kamara penalty row
Serbian ultimately scored Fulham's winner against Huddersfield.
Dec 30, 22:31
Harry Winks in action for Spurs on December 29, 2018
Harry Winks shrugs off 'Spursy' slight following shock defeat to Wolves
Tottenham lost at home on Saturday to fall nine points behind Liverpool.
Dec 30, 22:31
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock on December 29, 2018
Warnock hoping to do some business and strengthen Bluebirds
Cardiff boss is keen to add Liverpool's Clyne to his Cardiff squad.
Dec 30, 22:31
Michael Smith in action in March 2016
Michael Smith books spot in World Championship final
The 10th seed hit 17 maximums in his 6-3 victory over Nathan Aspinall.
Dec 30, 21:37
Paul Pogba celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Bournemouth on December 30, 2018.
Solskjaer salutes 'top, top performance' from in-form Pogba
The Frenchman scored a brace for the second game running as Manchester United crushed Bournemouth 4-1.
Dec 30, 20:40
Paul Pogba celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Bournemouth on December 30, 2018.
5 things we learned from the weekend's Premier League action
City get back to winning ways but no slips from Liverpool.
Dec 30, 19:27
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Incoming Premier League chief executive Dinnage withdraws from role
The TV executive had been due to take over from Richard Scudamore.
Dec 30, 18:57
Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley on December 15, 2018
Burnley boss Dyche: Meeting Timmy Mallett caps off good day against West Ham
First-half goals from Chris Wood and teenager Dwight McNeil gave the Clarets a confidence-boosting win.
Dec 30, 18:16
Glenn Murray of Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between A.F.C. Bournemouth and Watford at Vitality Stadium on October 3, 2015 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Guardiola challenges City players to beat Liverpool and keep title race alive
Pep knows significance of Thursday’s Etihad Stadium clash.
Dec 30, 17:55
Chris Wood scores for Burnley on December 30, 2018
Burnley back on song as Dyche's changes pay off against off-colour Hammers
Tom Heaton started in goal for the hosts as Joe Hart dropped to the bench.
Dec 30, 16:36
Dominic Solanke in action for Liverpool in pre-season on July 18, 2018
Hodgson excited by attacking threat Palace target Solanke could provide
N'Golo Kante scored the only goal as Chelsea beat Palace.
Dec 30, 15:41
Matt Macey pictured in October 2014
Plymouth wait on Macey ahead of Oxford clash
The on-loan Arsenal goalkeeper has an unspecified injury.
Dec 30, 15:35
Adrien Rabiot in action for PSG on October 20, 2018
Barcelona deny agreeing deal to sign Adrien Rabiot from PSG
Rabiot is out of contract in the summer.
Dec 30, 13:55
Jim McIntyre pictured in March 2016
McIntyre in the market for new players after poor Dundee display
Dundee remain bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership table.
Dec 30, 13:45
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on December 29, 2018
Celtic boss Rodgers wants rest and reinforcements
The Hoops were beaten by Rangers at Govan.
Dec 30, 13:03
Hearts manager Craig Levein pictured in 2017
Hearts' Haring heads for hernia operation
The midfielder has delayed his surgery until the winter break.
Dec 30, 13:02
Paul Dummett in action for Newcastle United on October 20, 2018
Dummett demands United front from Newcastle players
The Magpies next face Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United.
Dec 30, 12:24
Victor Camarasa celebrates scoring for Cardiff City on December 29, 2018
Cardiff is the perfect place for Camarasa – Bluebirds boss Warnock
Camarasa scored his third goal of the season in the win at Leicester.
Dec 30, 12:11
Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke pictured on May 5, 2018
Killie boss Steve Clarke demands more hard work in new year
Clarke's side took 74 points from their 38 matches in 2018.
Dec 30, 11:50
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes pictured on December 2, 2018
McInnes hails mature Aberdeen squad
The Dons beat Livingston 2-1 on Saturday.
Dec 30, 11:43
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on December 29, 2018
Jurgen Klopp believes league position counts for little ahead of Manchester City clash
Liverpool are nine points clear at the top.
Dec 30, 10:45
Hamilton Academical manager Martin Canning pictured in 2016
Canning eyeing 'senior' recruits to Hamilton cause
Hamilton have not won since December 1.
Dec 30, 10:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
10 Bizarre Scottish Football Moments of 2018
Goalkeeper injured by runaway cow and wildlife tumbles from the sky.
Dec 30, 10:01
David Button in action for Brighton on December 29, 2018
Hughton thrilled as Button fills Ryan void with debut clean sheet
Button's previous league appearance came more than a year ago.
Dec 30, 10:01
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on December 29, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino: Spurs need more consistency
Spurs have dropped nine points behind leaders Liverpool.
Dec 30, 09:39
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard celebrates on December 29, 2018
Steven Gerrard keeping calm after Rangers end Celtic's Old Firm dominance
Gerrard masterminded the Gers' first Old Firm league victory since 2012.
Dec 30, 09:10
Steve Mounie sees red during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Brighton & Hove Albion on December 1, 2018
Huddersfield have not given up on Premier League survival, says striker Mounie
Huddersfield lost all seven Premier League matches in December and sit bottom of the table.
Dec 30, 09:01
James Harden in action for Houston Rockets on December 29, 2018
James Harden shines again as Houston Rockets overcome New Orleans Pelicans
There were also wins for the Nuggets and Bucks.
Dec 30, 07:07
Generic image of a locker room
Man arrested over racist abuse at Edinburgh derby
Hearts defender Clevid Dikamona was subjected to apparent abuse by a Hibernian fan at Easter Road.
Dec 29, 22:53
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Manchester City boss Guardiola defends his tactics after miserable Christmas
City slipped to third after defeats by Crystal Palace and Leicester.
Dec 29, 22:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hearts defender Dikamona calmly responds to abuse
A fan was seen on live television shouting apparent racist abuse.
Dec 29, 22:27
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on December 29, 2018
Liverpool boss Klopp refusing to take Premier League advantage for granted
The Reds boss will not allow his players to become complacent despite their healthy lead.
Dec 29, 21:19
Generic image of a locker room
Hibs to take action against fan after "unacceptable" abuse
The fan was caught on camera apparently shouting abuse at Hearts defender Clevid Dikamona.
Dec 29, 20:46
Hearts manager Craig Levein pictured in 2017
Hearts class level above Hibs: Jambos boss Levein
The Hearts manager poked fun at a banner unveiled by Hibernian fans before kick-off.
Dec 29, 20:38
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring against Arsenal on December 29, 2018
How did Salah and Aubameyang compare at Anfield?
On-song duo in the spotlight in Premier League clash.
Dec 29, 19:59
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright pictured in January 2016
"Relentless" St Johnstone players bring derby delight and cheer Wright
Tommy cheered as Dundee are despatched in Tayside derby.
Dec 29, 19:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Olly Lee fires Hearts to derby victory at Hibernian
Lee's 28th-minute goal fired the Jambos to glory at Easter Road for the first time in more than four years.
Dec 29, 19:28
Paul Warne in charge of Rotherham United on October 3, 2018
Warne praises his 'gladiators' after nine-man Rotherham edged out
The Millers were beaten 1-0 at Bristol City despite having two players sent off.
Dec 29, 19:22
Aitor Karanka in charge of Nottingham Forest on November 28, 2018
Karanka only worried about players and performances amid job speculation
The Nottingham Forest boss watched his team lose at Millwall.
Dec 29, 19:13
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