Mohamed Salah in action during Liverpool's Premier League clash with Chelsea on September 29, 2018
Premier League Talking Points
Leaders Manchester City make the trip to Chelsea this weekend.
Dec 7, 14:30
Hamilton Academical manager Martin Canning pictured in 2016
Hamilton boss Canning hopes for some normality
It has been a 'strange' season for Accies.
Dec 7, 14:22
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on December 5, 2018
City won't be rattled by Reds pursuit, says Klopp
Liverpool are the closest challengers to Pep Guardiola's reigning champions.
Dec 7, 14:21
Sean Dyche half-watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Burnley on December 1, 2018
Sean Dyche wants same again from Burnley
Burnley have only taken two points from their last eight games.
Dec 7, 14:20
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri expresses his frustration at being downed by Wolves on December 5, 2018
Sarri not surprised to see Chelsea suffer setbacks
The manager admits getting his players comfortable with his new system was always going to take time.
Dec 7, 14:09
New Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl watches from the stands on December 5, 2018
Hasenhuttl expecting to drop before he shops
New Southampton manager is set for his first game in charge.
Dec 7, 14:09
Jose Mourinho has a crafty wink on December 1, 2018
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Take a guess, then scroll down for the answers.
Dec 7, 13:30
Maro Itoje in action for England on November 10, 2018
Itoje injury spells trouble for Saracens and England
Saracens experience mixed fortunes regarding two of their key forwards.
Dec 7, 13:25
Rob Holding is stretchered off for Arsenal on December 5, 2018
Holding to miss rest of season with knee ligament injury
The Arsenal defender sustained the injury during the first half of the midweek draw at Old Trafford.
Dec 7, 12:30
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock celebrates on November 30, 2018
Hasenhuttl appointment adds X factor to weekend clash, says Warnock
Saints sacked Mark Hughes after the Welshman won only three of his 22 league games.
Dec 7, 12:21
Lewis Cook in action for Bournemouth in pre-season on July 27, 2018
Howe hopes Bournemouth midfielder Cook looks to Wilson for inspiration
The 21-year-old is set for a lengthy spell of rehabilitation.
Dec 7, 12:03
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
Sibbald hoping for more than watching brief against St Mirren
The former Falkirk midfielder needed a hernia operation soon after joining the Ladbrokes Premiership newcomers.
Dec 7, 11:47
Jordan Nobbs in action for England on April 6, 2018
Jordan Nobbs to miss Women’s World Cup with knee injury
Nobbs suffered the injury during Arsenal’s 4-0 victory over Everton.
Dec 7, 11:44
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock celebrates on November 30, 2018
Neil Warnock eager for 'I'm A Celebrity' jungle stint
The former Tottenham and West Ham manager is odds-on to be crowned King of the Jungle on ITV's popular reality show.
Dec 7, 11:29
Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke pictured on May 5, 2018
Steve Clarke delighted Kilmarnock are making their supporters happy
Killie are one point clear of Rangers at the top.
Dec 7, 11:27
'Fred' celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 22, 2018
Mourinho jumps to Fred's defence
Brazilian has struggled for playing time since his summer move to Old Trafford.
Dec 7, 11:06
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Joe Root commits his future to Yorkshire
Root made his Yorkshire debut in 2009.
Dec 7, 09:43
Mathias Jorgensen in action for Huddersfield Town on December 4, 2018
Jorgensen happy to take pressure off Huddersfield's misfiring strikers
Jorgensen and his fellow defenders have contributed 50 per cent of the Terriers' goal tally this season.
Dec 7, 09:34
Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown and New York Knicks' Allonzo Trier in action on December 6, 2018
Celtics stretch winning run with comfortable victory over Knicks
Jaylen Brown returned from injury to score a season-high 21 points.
Dec 7, 08:24
Derrick Henry in action for Tennessee Titans on December 6, 2018
Derrick Henry produces record-equalling 99-yard touchdown as Titans beat Jaguars
Henry's charge matched the touchdown scored by Tony Dorsett for Dallas against Minnesota in 1983.
Dec 7, 08:13
Antonio Valencia in action for Manchester United on August 27, 2018
Football rumours from the media
Will Antonio Valencia’s next club be in the Premier League?
Dec 7, 06:42
Dennis Wise in action for Chelsea in 2004
Dennis Wise: Manchester City unstoppable in title race
The former Chelsea captain does not think his former club can dethrone City this season.
Dec 7, 06:00
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump and Ding Junhui suffer shock defeats at UK Championship
Martin O'Donnell sets up last-eight showdown with Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Dec 6, 23:06
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in action during the Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on August 25, 2018
Turf Moor win proves Liverpool can handle pressure, says Henderson
The Reds came a goal down to beat Burnley 3-1.
Dec 6, 22:31
Jesse Lingard during a Manchester United training session on November 26, 2018
Jesse Lingard raring to go after returning to full fitness
The 25-year-old secured Manchester United a point against Arsenal.
Dec 6, 22:31
Robin van Persie is unveiled for Feyenoord on January 22, 2018
Van Persie on target in routine Feyenoord win over VVV-Venlo
Sam Larsson also struck twice for the hosts.
Dec 6, 21:33
Kenny Miller pictured at Rangers on April 15, 2018
Miller: I feel great and long may it continue
The 38-year-old striker has no intention of calling it a day any time soon.
Dec 6, 20:01
Proud Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari pictured on December 1, 2018
Santiago Solari keen for Real Madrid to not look too far ahead
Real will head for the United Arab Emirates later this month for the Club World Cup.
Dec 6, 19:10
Unai Emery goes cray on December 2, 2018
A closer look at Arsenal's 20-match unbeaten run under Unai Emery
Huddersfield are the visitors to the Emirates Stadium this weekend.
Dec 6, 18:59
Marco Silva in charge of Everton on October 5, 2018
Marco Silva relishing going into battle with former club Watford
Everton take on the Hornets on Monday night.
Dec 6, 18:30
Gary Holt in charge of Falkirk in November 2013
Livingston boss Gary Holt looking forward to having range of options up front
Livi had been relying on Dolly Menga up front.
Dec 6, 17:39
Dominic Ball in action for Aberdeen on December 2, 2018
Dominic Ball urges Aberdeen to kick on after Rangers win
The Dons are back in the top six.
Dec 6, 17:02
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
Danny Johnson felt Motherwell made it uncomfortable for Celtic
Well are unbeaten in their last three home matches.
Dec 6, 16:54
Liverpool's Joe Gomez receives treatment on December 5, 2018
Liverpool's Gomez set for up to six weeks on sidelines with leg fracture
The Reds defender was hurt during Premier League victory over Burnley and could miss six weeks.
Dec 6, 16:51
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson cuts a frustrated figure on December 4, 2018
Hodgson urges Palace players to put Brighton defeat behind them
The Eagles were second best at the Amex Stadium.
Dec 6, 16:21
Rob Holding is stretchered off for Arsenal on December 5, 2018
Arsenal boss Holding out hope defender's injury is not too serious
Rob Holding was hurt during the draw with Manchester United.
Dec 6, 16:20
Kenny Miller pictured at Rangers on April 15, 2018
Tactical tweaks have put me among the goals – Kenny Miller
The Dundee striker scored a hat-trick against Hamilton.
Dec 6, 16:03
New Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl watches from the stands on December 5, 2018
My goal is to get my name known – Hasenhuttl out to make impact at Saints
The first Austrian to manage in the Premier League has vowed to push the Southampton squad hard in training.
Dec 6, 15:56
Ryan Christie celebrates scoring for Celtic on December 2, 2018
Ryan Christie determined to keep working 'as hard as ever' for Celtic
The midfielder is the current Premiership player of the month.
Dec 6, 15:50
Glenn Murray scores for Brighton & Hove Albion on December 4, 2018
Hughton hopes Glenn Murray can feature against Burnley
Murray scored a penalty in Brighton's win over Crystal Palace before being forced off.
Dec 6, 15:36
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