Unai Emery gives orders during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 16, 2018
5 talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League action
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes the helm at Manchester United.
Dec 21, 17:38
 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
Willock returns to Manchester United
Midfielder had been on loan at St Johnstone.
Dec 21, 17:27
 Carl Frampton pictured on December 19, 2018
Carl Frampton 'always believed' in return to world stage
Frampton fights Josh Warrington in Manchester on Saturday.
Dec 21, 17:16
 St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright pictured in January 2016
Wright not seeking revenge for Rangers rout
St Johnstone were thrashed 5-1 the last time the teams met.
Dec 21, 17:06
 Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri pictured on November 27, 2018
Juve boss Allegri warns of threat still posed by struggling Roma
Roma sit 22 points adrift of Juventus in seventh in the Serie A table.
Dec 21, 17:02
 General view of Leeds United's Elland Road taken May 2016
Leeds reach agreement with supporters' group over investment
Fan investors will have a say in the club through a special class of share.
Dec 21, 16:59
 Jim McIntyre pictured in March 2016
McIntyre warning to struggling team as he eyes January reinforcements
Dundee are bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership and were thrashed 5-1 by Aberdeen in midweek.
Dec 21, 16:59
 Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring from the spot during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid on November 3, 2018
Ramos dismisses Mourinho talk as Real Madrid prepare for Club World Cup final
The European champions will take on United Arab Emirates champions Al Ain in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Dec 21, 16:40
 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Watford on August 11, 2018
Brighton boss Hughton wants to keep standards high
The Seagulls are nine points clear of the relegation zone.
Dec 21, 16:31
 A general view of St Mirren Park on July 27, 2011
Buddies boss Kearney wants to drag Motherwell down
Motherwell have a nine-point lead over bottom two St Mirren and Dundee.
Dec 21, 16:20
 A calm and composed Neil Lennon in charge of Hibs in April 2018
Hibs boss Lennon will not ask to call off Edinburgh derby
Three players could be linking up with Australia after Boxing Day.
Dec 21, 16:11
 Abderdeen manager Derek McInnes pictured on August 2, 2018
Aberdeen boss McInnes disappointed to be losing Lowe
On-loan Lowe will return to parent club Derby in January.
Dec 21, 15:57
 Alexis Sanchez in action for Manchester United on November 7, 2018
Sanchez denies claim he had bet with teammates on Mourinho sacking
'I only have gratitude for him', the forward said of United's former manager.
Dec 21, 15:47
 Niko Kovac in charge of Bayern Munich on October 27, 2018
Bayern boss Kovac looking to exploit top-two clash
The Croatian returns to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Dec 21, 15:47
 Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on December 15, 2018
Man interviewed over Sterling allegations
Enquiries remain ongoing following the incident at Stamford Bridge on December 8.
Dec 21, 15:27
 Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates equalising during the Premier League game between Fulham and Watford on September 22, 2018
Benitez stands by Mitrovic decision ahead of reunion with striker
The Serbia international has scored seven Premier League goals for Fulham.
Dec 21, 15:25
 Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Manchester City boss Guardiola dismisses Klopp's 'unbeatable' claim
Liverpool manager Klopp said that "only City can stop City".
Dec 21, 15:18
 Roy Keane pictured on September 5, 2018
Roy Keane: Some Manchester United players let Jose Mourinho down
Mourinho was sacked earlier this week.
Dec 21, 15:15
 Hearts manager Craig Levein pictured in 2017
Livingston hammering was a one-off for Hearts, says Levein
Hearts were humbled in West Lothian.
Dec 21, 15:03
 Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri gives the thumbs up on December 5, 2018
Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri craving clean sheets to boost survival chances
Fulham have yet to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League this season.
Dec 21, 14:57
 Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora at their weigh-in on December 21, 2018
Scuffle breaks out as Whyte and Chisora face-off
Domestic foes meet in London on Saturday night.
Dec 21, 14:56
 Marco Silva in charge of Everton on October 5, 2018
Everton boss Silva backs friend Mourinho to come back stronger
The Portuguese was sacked by Manchester United this week.
Dec 21, 14:52
 Tom Rogic in action for Celtic in the Champions League on July 19, 2017
Rodgers wants to see Rogic line up against Rangers
Club v country issue puts Tom's place for Old Firm showdown in doubt.
Dec 21, 14:49
 Wilfried Zaha in action for Crystal Palace on May 13, 2018
Zaha deserves credit for earning penalties, says Palace boss Hodgson
Eagles boss says he would rewrite how statistics are gathered.
Dec 21, 14:48
 Mesut Ozil in action for Arsenal on November 3, 2018
Emery: Ozil has Arsenal future and could play against Burnley
German has missed out over recent weeks.
Dec 21, 14:48
 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
Jacobs urges Livingston to build on 'unbelievable' Hearts win
Gary Holt's side thrashed the Gorgie side 5-0 last time out.
Dec 21, 14:40
 Hamilton Academical manager Martin Canning pictured in 2016
Martin Canning talks up opposite number Steve Clarke
Two will go head-to-head on Saturday.
Dec 21, 14:38
 Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on November 4, 2018
Sarri: Hazard needs freedom on the pitch
Hazard has been deployed as Chelsea's 'false nine' for the last two Premier League games.
Dec 21, 14:24
 Ryan Jack of Rangers pictured on October 25, 2018
Rangers midfielder Jack happier than ever at Ibrox
The former Aberdeen skipper joined Gers 18 months ago.
Dec 21, 13:55
 Herbie Kane in action for Liverpool under-19s on February 21, 2018
Kane extends Doncaster loan and pens new Liverpool deal
Kane has scored six goals in his last eight games for League One Rovers.
Dec 21, 13:51
 Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring from the spot during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Watford on December 1, 2018
Leicester's Vardy vows to work hard to fit Puel's style
Vardy has scored five goals this season having struggled to adapt to Puel's tactics.
Dec 21, 13:47
 Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley on December 15, 2018
Defensive game plan is reality tactics, says Burnley boss Dyche
The Clarets were criticised for being too negative against Tottenham.
Dec 21, 13:33
 Lovre Kalinic in action for Croatia on November 18, 2018
Villa swoop for goalkeeper Kalinic
The 28-year-old will officially join the club on January 1.
Dec 21, 13:27
 Anthony Gerrard in action for Oldham Athletic in March 2015
Oldham lament lenient sanctions imposed on Gerrard
Gerrard has been warned about his future conduct and asked to attend an education course.
Dec 21, 13:09
 Father Christmas pictured at The Hawthorns in December 2016
Supporters will put the miles in over the festive season
Newcastle fans must travel the furthest and pay the most money to support their team over Christmas and New Year.
Dec 21, 13:05
 Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Root makes premature exit on Big Bash bow
England captain managed 18 runs off 17 balls.
Dec 21, 12:51
 General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018
Baddiel: All fans should think carefully about the Y-word
Incidents of anti-Semitism have been reported at games involving Chelsea and Arsenal over the last two weeks.
Dec 21, 12:38
 Domingos Quina in action for Watford on December 15, 2018
Watford boss Gracia vows to protect Quina
The teenager became Watford's youngest ever Premier League scorer against Cardiff.
Dec 21, 12:28
 A cheery Neil Warnock pictured on December 15, 2018
Warnock believes Solskjaer fortunate to land Man Utd role
The Norwegian had an ill-fated nine-month spell in the Welsh capital in 2014.
Dec 21, 12:19
 Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose applauds the fans after the match against Leicester City on May 13, 2018
Deep thinker Rose provides a challenge to Pochettino
England left-back has blossomed under the Argentinian.
Dec 21, 12:01
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