Giovani Lo Celso celebrates scoring for Spurs in December 2020
Tottenham without Giovani Lo Celso for festive fixtures
The Argentina international picked up a hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to Leicester.
Dec 24, 13:26
Jonny Evans in action for Leicester City on November 22, 2020
Leicester's Jonny Evans excited for Manchester United reunion
Leicester lost out on the Champions League after losing to Manchester United last season.
Dec 24, 13:25
Leander Dendoncker celebrates opening the scoring for Wolves at Aston Villa on June 27, 2020
Team News: Wolves optimistic over Dendoncker, Boly fitness for Tottenham clash
The pair missed Monday's 2-1 defeat at Burnley.
Dec 24, 13:24
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on November 9, 2019
Five things you may not know about PSG-linked Mauricio Pochettino
The former Southampton and Tottenham boss feels ready to return to management.
Dec 24, 13:23
Romain Grosjean pictured on December 3, 2020
Romain Grosjean calls for better understanding of impact of F1 accidents
Driver calls on F1 to conduct research to understand the impact big accidents have on the brain.
Dec 24, 13:22
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on November 22, 2020
Chris Wilder: 'Sheffield United must start to claw their way back'
The Blades head into Christmas with only two Premier League points to their name.
Dec 24, 13:20
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling pictured in October 2020
Man City's Raheem Sterling relishing hectic festive schedule
Pep Guardiola's side host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday evening before travelling to Everton on Monday.
Dec 24, 13:19
Hamilton Academical manager Brian Rice pictured in August 2020
Brian Rice urges injury-hit Hamilton to play without fear against Celtic
The Accies boss is set to be without 10 players for the visit of the champions.
Dec 24, 13:18
West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce pictured on December 20, 2020
West Brom boss Sam Allardyce calls for "siege mentality" against Liverpool
The Baggies are 19th in the Premier League with just one victory.
Dec 24, 13:17
General view of Almondvale Stadium, home to Livingston, from 2005
Jon Guthrie urges Livingston to keep momentum going
David Martindale's men are on a five-game winning streak in all competitions.
Dec 24, 13:16
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured in November 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl admits shock at "completely different" Southampton
This time last year, the Saints headed into Christmas sitting 17th.
Dec 24, 12:59
Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring for Chelsea against West Ham United in the Premier League on December 21, 2020
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard "very pleased" with Tammy Abraham's progress
The striker is the second-youngest player to score 20 Premier League goals for Chelsea, after Eden Hazard.
Dec 24, 11:47
Shelley Kerr pictured in charge of Scotland Women in June 2019
Shelley Kerr excited to "face new challenges" after stepping down
The decision has been reached following talks with the Scottish Football Association.
Dec 24, 11:43
Southampton's Che Adams celebrates scoring against Sheffield United in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Scotland manager Steve Clarke: 'No fresh approach for Che Adams'
Steve Clarke's predecessor Alex McLeish failed in a bid to persuade the former England Under-20 international.
Dec 24, 11:42
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Jack Ross confident Dillon Barnes can handle the pressure at Rangers
Hibs' regular number one Ofir Marciano has tweaked a hamstring.
Dec 24, 11:41
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on November 22, 2020
Sheffield United have mountain to climb to avoid relegation
Since 1995, only three Premier League teams have managed to stay up having been bottom at Christmas.
Dec 24, 11:40
Manchester United's Eric Bailly suffers a knee injury against Chelsea in the Premier League on April 28, 2019.
Richarlison and Eric Bailly bury the hatchet after collision
The Brazil international was forced off in the 2-0 Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat.
Dec 24, 11:39
Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured in November 2020
Sean Dyche believes Marcelo Bielsa is focused on results rather than style
Leeds have had some big wins and big defeats since returning to the Premier League.
Dec 24, 11:37
Rangers celebrate Scott Arfield's goal against Standard Liege in the Europa League on December 3, 2020
Kemar Roofe hails Rangers' response to St Mirren defeat
The Ibrox side saw a 27-game unbeaten run brought to a shuddering halt by St Mirren last week.
Dec 24, 11:36
Shelley Kerr pictured in charge of Scotland Women in June 2019
Shelley Kerr steps down from Scotland Women post
Shelley Kerr will 'look ahead to the next chapter' after Scotland failed to qualify for Euro 2021.
Dec 24, 10:39
Premier League manager Graham Potter pictured in November 2020
Graham Potter: 'Brighton cannot have any complaints about league position'
The 17th-placed Seagulls sit just two points above the Premier League relegation zone.
Dec 24, 10:38
West Ham United manager David Moyes celebrates in October 2020
David Moyes hails "harmony" in West Ham United camp
The former Everton boss has lifted the club since he took over from the sacked Manuel Pellegrini.
Dec 24, 09:45
Kieran Trippier in action for Atletico Madrid on September 28, 2019
FIFA confirms Kieran Trippier's 10-week ban is effective worldwide
The FA found Kieran Trippier guilty of four of seven alleged breaches of its betting regulations.
Dec 24, 09:44
Boston Celtics celebrate against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 24, 2020
NBA roundup: Celtics edge past Bucks as Nuggets fall to defeat
The Bucks had outscored Boston 36-21 in the fourth quarter and were on the cusp of tying the game.
Dec 24, 08:32
Erling Braut Haaland in action for Borussia Dortmund on November 28, 2020
Thursday's papers: Erling Braut Haaland, Jesse Lingard, Vinicius Junior
Moves in and out of Manchester United make headlines on Christmas Eve.
Dec 24, 08:27
Allan Saint-Maximin celebrates scoring for Newcastle United on October 3, 2020
Steve Bruce cannot put timeframe on Lascelles, Saint-Maximin returns
The pair are suffering the after-effects of the illness and will miss the festive period.
Dec 24, 08:26
Liverpool fans in the stands at Anfield during the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 6, 2020
Liverpool and Everton only Premier League clubs able to host fans
A mutant strain of the virus has led to a number of regions which were previously in Tier 2 being subject to tighter curbs.
Dec 24, 08:25
Fleetwood Town manager Joey Barton pictured in January 2020
On This Day: Joey Barton apologises to Kevin Keegan for Christmas party incident
Joey Barton burnt the eyelid of academy product Jamie Tandy with a cigar during the club's fancy-dress shindig at a Manchester nightclub.
Dec 24, 08:24
Real Madrid's Casemiro celebrates during the La Liga clash with Granada on December 23, 2020
European football roundup: Real Madrid continue strong run of form
Zinedine Zidane's side have won their last six matches.
Dec 23, 23:52
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured on November22, 2020
Carlo Ancelotti "disappointed" with EFL Cup defeat
The Manchester United striker clashed with Yerry Mina but remained on the field to break the deadlock in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.
Dec 23, 23:21
Michael Smith in action in March 2016
Darts roundup: Michael Smith crashes out of World Championship
Michael Smith was runner-up at Alexandra Palace in 2019.
Dec 23, 23:20
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Manchester United, Manchester City to meet in EFL Cup semi-finals
Tottenham will host Brentford in the other clash.
Dec 23, 22:56
Yves Bissouma in action for Brighton on December 16, 2020
Graham Potter: 'There have been no approaches for Yves Bissouma'
The 24-year-old has been linked with Real Madrid, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Dec 23, 22:55
Manchester United's Edinson Cavani scores against Everton in the EFL Cup on December 23, 2020
Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial score as Manchester United beat Everton to advance to EFL Cup semi-finals
The Red Devils left it late at Goodison Park.
Dec 23, 22:28
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Jack Ross: 'We can beat Rangers without Christian Doidge, Ofir Marciano'
Victory over St Mirren came at a cost, with Christian Doidge dismissed and goalkeeper Ofir Marciano limping off.
Dec 23, 22:01
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on November 22, 2020
Steven Gerrard: 'There is still a lot of football to be played'
The Light Blues are 16 points clear at the top of the table.
Dec 23, 21:59
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
David Martindale delighted with latest Livingston win
Martindale has won five successive games since taking over from Gary Holt after Wednesday's victory at Hamilton.
Dec 23, 21:59
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon pictured on August 22, 2020
Micky Mellon delighted with Marc McNulty, Lawrence Shankland
Scotland internationals Marc McNulty and Lawrence Shankland scored in a 2-0 win.
Dec 23, 21:58
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
Callum Lang heading back to Wigan Athletic
Callum Lang has scored five goals since joining Well on a season-long loan.
Dec 23, 21:57
Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on October 17, 2020
Neil Lennon pleased with victory over Ross County
The reigning champions beat Ross County 2-0 on Wednesday.
Dec 23, 21:23
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