Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Fulham in the Premier League on December 5, 2020
Saturday's sporting social: Raheem Sterling enjoys victory over Fulham
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
Dec 5, 20:29
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane pictured in November 2020
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane delighted with "great game" against Sevilla
The Spaniards face Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday.
Dec 5, 20:29
Neil Robertson in action in February 2016
Neil Robertson claims he is playing the best snooker of his career
The two-time champion hit three centuries to reach another UK Championship final.
Dec 5, 20:27
Paul Pogba celebrates scoring for Manchester United against West Ham United in the Premier League on December 5, 2020
Manchester United extend winning away run with West Ham victory
The Hammers led at half-time through Tomas Soucek.
Dec 5, 19:47
Cardiff City manager Neil Harris pictured in October 2020
Neil Harris heaps praise on "lethal" Kieffer Moore following Watford win
The Wales striker settled the match at Vicarage Road with a smart finish following a corner just before half-time.
Dec 5, 19:20
General view of Almondvale Stadium, home to Livingston, from 2005
David Martindale eyes Livingston job after Dundee United win
The club's head of football operations has steered Livi to successive wins.
Dec 5, 19:05
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray pictured on October 17, 2020
Tony Mowbray delighted 10-man Blackburn "flicked the trigger" in Brentford draw
Rovers had Darragh Lenihan sent off and lost Scott Wharton to injury but earned a point with Jacob Davenport's late goal.
Dec 5, 18:57
Preston North End manager Alex Neil pictured in September 2020
Preston manager Alex Neil rues missed chances in Wycombe stalemate
A late own goal rescued a point for the hosts at Deepdale.
Dec 5, 18:55
St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin pictured on August 9, 2020
Jim Goodwin admits St Mirren must be more clinical after Aberdeen draw
Lewis Ferguson was sent off early in the second half for the Dons.
Dec 5, 18:54
Wales' Kieran Hardy runs through to score their first try in the Autumn Nations Cup on December 5, 2020
Wales end Autumn Nations Cup campaign with unconvincing win over Italy
Pivac's team finished fifth in the tournament.
Dec 5, 18:52
Coventry City manager Mark Robins pictured in October 2020
Mark Robins insists Coventry have not "cracked" Championship after Rotherham win
The Sky Blues made it five games unbeaten in the Sky Bet Championship.
Dec 5, 18:48
Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton tips Ireland to become world beaters after Scotland victory
Ireland recovered from a slow start to defeat Scotland 31-16.
Dec 5, 18:46
Callum Smith celebrates with the belts after winning his fight against John Ryder on November 23, 2019
Callum Smith using brother's insight ahead of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez bout
Liam Callum Smith was defeated by Mexican superstar Alvarez four years ago.
Dec 5, 18:45
Birmingham City manager Aitor Karanka pictured on October 4, 2020
Aitor Karanka demands Birmingham maintain attitude from Bristol City win
Birmingham were beaten by Barnsley in midweek and a Friday team meeting helped them respond with a victory at Ashton Gate.
Dec 5, 18:43
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City are heading in the right direction'
City secured back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season thanks to early goals from Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne.
Dec 5, 18:42
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Stephen Robinson demands apology from referee over disallowed goal
Bevis Mugabi was denied with the game goalless.
Dec 5, 18:40
Hamilton Academical manager Brian Rice pictured in August 2020
Brian Rice urges Hamilton to build on vital win over Kilmarnock
Ross Callachan's penalty was enough to secure victory over Kilmarnock.
Dec 5, 18:39
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton pictured in September 2020
Mark Warburton admits every QPR player was off the pace in Huddersfield defeat
Josh Koroma and Harry Toffolo were the scorers for Town.
Dec 5, 18:37
Valtteri Bottas pictured at the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 5, 2020
Valtteri Bottas beats George Russell to Sakhir pole by 0.026 seconds
George Russell is deputising for Lewis Hamilton following the seven-time world champion's positive Covid-19 test.
Dec 5, 18:36
Connor Roberts celebrates scoring for Swansea City against Luton Town in the Championship on December 5, 2020
Steve Cooper lauds Connor Roberts as Swansea ease past Luton
The Wales international scored in the victory over Luton.
Dec 5, 18:26
Norwich City manager Daniel Farke pictured on November 7, 2020
Daniel Farke: 'Norwich fans played their part in Sheffield Wednesday victory'
The Canaries netted twice in final nine minutes at Carrow Road.
Dec 5, 18:24
General view of Millwall's The Den taken January 2017
Kick It Out chief praises Millwall and Derby players for taking knee amid boos
The Football Association strongly condemns spectators actively voicing their opposition to taking a knee.
Dec 5, 18:23
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020
Michael O'Neill praises young players as Stoke overcome Middlesbrough
Nathan Collins' header secured all three points.
Dec 5, 18:22
General view of Dens Park, home to Dundee, from 2013
Paul McGowan strike ends Dundee's winless run
Jason Thomson almost snatched a draw for Arbroath late on.
Dec 5, 17:59
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray pictured on October 17, 2020
Jacob Davenport rescues a point for Blackburn at Brentford
The substitute volleyed home with three minutes left as Brentford welcomed fans
Dec 5, 17:57
Real Madrid celebrate scoring against Sevilla in La Liga on December 5, 2020
Real Madrid edge past Sevilla to ease pressure on Zinedine Zidane
The home side battled in vain for a late equaliser.
Dec 5, 17:55
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Ayr claim elusive first away victory at basement side Alloa
The result also represents the Honest Men's first away win of the campaign.
Dec 5, 17:51
football pitch
Scottish L2 roundup: Queen's Park extend winning run, Elgin edge past Annan
Six straight win for Spiders but Elgin maintain League Two title pursuit.
Dec 5, 17:50
General view of Dunfermline Athletic's East End Park
Dunfermline cede top spot despite dramatic comeback against Raith Rovers
Rovers had led 2-0 before the visitors recovered.
Dec 5, 17:48
Derby County's Wayne Rooney pictured in October 2020
Millwall fans boo players taking knee as Derby eke out win
Jason Knight scored the winner for Derby, Wayne Rooney's first victory in interim charge.
Dec 5, 17:47
Harry Toffolo celebrates scoring for Huddersfield Town against QPR in the Championship on December 5, 2020
Huddersfield run out convincing winners against QPR
Josh Koroma and Harry Toffolo scored the goals for the Terriers.
Dec 5, 17:45
A general shot of the Brentford Community Stadium on November 7, 2020
Brentford fans welcomed into new stadium for first time against Blackburn
The Brentford Community Stadium hosted 2,000 spectators having officially opened in August.
Dec 5, 17:43
Coventry City manager Mark Robins pictured in October 2020
Tyler Walker stars as Coventry ease past Rotherham
Walker set up Max Biamou for the opener and tucked home the second inside the opening 12 minutes at St Andrew's.
Dec 5, 17:42
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth pictured in September 2020
Wycombe denied by late Jason McCarthy own goal at Preston
The Chairboys led 2-1 until the late leveller.
Dec 5, 17:39
Hamilton Academical manager Brian Rice pictured in August 2020
Hamilton climb off bottom with win over Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock were reduced to 10 men by the sending off of Clevid Dikamona.
Dec 5, 17:37
General view of Almondvale Stadium, home to Livingston, from 2005
David Martindale's Livingston overcome depleted Dundee United
Livi claim first league win in six games.
Dec 5, 17:35
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson pictured on October 31, 2020
Hearts go top following victory over Greenock Morton
Robbie Neilson's side won 2-0 at Morton.
Dec 5, 17:32
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Scottish L1 roundup: Cove Rangers lose ground on Falkirk, East Fife win
Bairns bolster League One lead after beating Peterhead
Dec 5, 17:30
Connor Roberts celebrates scoring for Swansea City against Luton Town in the Championship on December 5, 2020
Swansea close the gap on Norwich with victory over 10-man Luton
The Swans could go top of the table on Tuesday if they beat former leaders Bournemouth and other results go their way.
Dec 5, 17:28
Cardiff City manager Neil Harris pictured in October 2020
Kieffer Moore bags winner as Cardiff end Watford's unbeaten home run
It was the striker's fifth goal in five games for the Bluebirds.
Dec 5, 17:23
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