Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Pep Guardiola: 'Man City helped Liverpool to challenge for title'
The problem for them this term is that, inadvertently, City have also driven up standards at Liverpool as they try to compete.
Dec 15, 06:14
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Motherwell manager Robinson denies wrongdoing after arrest in Edinburgh
A statement from Stephen Robinson was issued by the Fir Park club just hours before their Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Rangers on Sunday.
Dec 15, 06:12
Philippe Coutinho in action for Bayern Munich on October 5, 2019
European roundup: Bayern Munich hit six as Barcelona held
Real Madrid can move ahead of their title rivals with victory on Sunday.
Dec 14, 22:28
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde pictured on November 5, 2019
Ernesto Valverde denies suggestions he rested players ahead of El Clasico
Barcelona could only manage a 2-2 draw away to Real Sociedad.
Dec 14, 21:52
West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini reacts on December 4, 2019
Manuel Pellegrini admits West Ham job is still under threat
The Hammers picked up only a second victory in 11 Premier League fixtures at Southampton.
Dec 14, 21:50
West Ham United's Sebastien Haller celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 14, 2019
Sebastien Haller fires West Ham to crucial win over Southampton
The victory over Southampton was only a second in 11 top-flight fixtures for the Hammers.
Dec 14, 19:41
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on December 8, 2019
Chris Wilder still not looking at league table as Sheffield United go fifth
The Blades moved up to fifth after beating Aston Villa.
Dec 14, 19:22
Huddersfield manager Danny Cowley watches the action on October 19, 2019
Danny Cowley accuses Huddersfield of "football suicide" in Wigan draw
The on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper gifted the home side the lead.
Dec 14, 18:49
Brentford boss Thomas Frank on August 31, 2019
Thomas Frank hails side's "magical" football as Brentford move into playoffs
The Dane feels his side are still not playing to their full potential.
Dec 14, 18:48
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
Stuart Kettlewell delighted as Ross County claim smash-and-grab win
County left it late to claim the three points.
Dec 14, 18:45
Blackburn Rovers' manager Tony Mowbray pictured on August 20, 2019
Tony Mowbray refusing to get over-excited by Blackburn form
Rovers beat Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
Dec 14, 18:44
Daniel Stendel in charge of Barnsley on March 23, 2019
Stendel admits Hearts "have a lot of work to do" to avoid relegation
St Johnstone ruin former Barnsley boss' debut.
Dec 14, 18:43
Millwall's manager Gary Rowett reacts on December 14, 2019
Millwall boss Rowett pays tribute to Jim Smith after Derby victory
Gary Rowett is a former Derby player, and the team paid respects to former manager Jim Smith who died this week before the match.
Dec 14, 18:42
Middlesbrough manager Jonathan Woodgate on December 7, 2019
Jonathan Woodgate blames Marcus Browne for costing Middlesbrough against Swansea
Middlesbrough midfielder is sent off during the defeat at Swansea.
Dec 14, 18:41
Preston boss Alex Neil on December 14, 2019
Alex Neil demands improvement despite Preston moving third
North End are sitting pretty in the Championship.
Dec 14, 18:39
Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi on November 9, 2019
Sabri Lamouchi apologises for 'shameful' Nottingham Forest display
Jordan Rhodes scored a hat-trick as Sheffield Wednesday beat Nottingham Forest 4-0 at the City Ground.
Dec 14, 18:37
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa on December 14, 2019
Bielsa admits poor preparation after Leeds throw away three-goal lead
Cardiff came back from three goals down to draw 3-3 at Elland Road.
Dec 14, 18:34
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce before the match on December 14, 2019
Steve Bruce: 'Referee Tim Robinson not good enough for Premier League'
Tim Robinson was taking charge of his first Premier League game.
Dec 14, 18:34
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on December 8, 2019
Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester not thinking about title challenge
Leicester's draw with Norwich leaves the Reds 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Dec 14, 18:30
Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 14, 2019
Barcelona held by Real Sociedad ahead of El Clasico
The league leaders were looking to claim a seventh successive victory.
Dec 14, 18:28
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard on December 14, 2019
Lampard calls on Chelsea players to show their "balls" after Bournemouth defeat
Bournemouth win at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 14, 18:24
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill on December 7, 2019
Stoke boss Michael O'Neill admits frustration over goalless draw with Reading
The game finished goalless at the Bet365 Stadium.
Dec 14, 18:09
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes pictured in April 2019
Derek McInnes: 'Aberdeen could have beaten Hamilton by more'
Aberdeen win by the only goal.
Dec 14, 18:06
Gary Holt in charge of Falkirk in November 2013
Gary Holt happy with point after "brutal" conditions at St Mirren
Livui blew a two-goal lead.
Dec 14, 18:05
New Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber greets the fans on November 30, 2019
Gerhard Struber hails Barnsley display in eight-goal thriller
Conor Chaplin hit a hat-trick.
Dec 14, 18:00
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
Lee Erwin snatches dramatic late winner for Ross County
The super-sub grabbed a winner in the second minute of stoppage time.
Dec 14, 17:48
Jamie George in action for England on February 10, 2019
Mass brawl breaks out between players in Saracens victory at Munster
It is believed the brawl was sparked by a comment made to Jamie George.
Dec 14, 17:38
General view of St Mirren Park from 2009
St Mirren, Livingston share the spoils in six-goal thriller
The visitors squandered a two-goal lead in the second half.
Dec 14, 17:31
Brentford boss Thomas Frank on August 31, 2019
Bryan Mbeumo fires Brentford to West London derby triumph over Fulham
Bryan Mbeumo's blistering volley midway through the first half was enough to leapfrog the Cottagers.
Dec 14, 17:30
General view of Nottingham Forest's City Ground taken August 2018
Jordan Rhodes scores hat-trick as Owls demolish Forest
Steven Fletcher was also on target for Sheffield Wednesday.
Dec 14, 17:28
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill on December 7, 2019
Stoke miss chance to move out of relegation zone with dour Reading draw
Nothing to split the sides.
Dec 14, 17:26
Sam Cosgrove in action for Aberdeen on December 2, 2018
Sam Cosgrove strike enough as Aberdeen defeat Hamilton
Derek McInnes' men dominated proceedings at Pittodrie.
Dec 14, 17:22
Bournemouth's Dan Gosling celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 14, 2019
Bournemouth end losing run with shock win at Chelsea
Eddie Howe's men had lost five successive games heading into their match at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 14, 17:22
Jayden Stockley celebrates scoring for Preston North End on December 14, 2019
Stockley comes off bench to secure winner for Preston against Luton
The striker slotted home against his former side six minutes from time.
Dec 14, 17:19
Blackburn Rovers' Adam Armstrong celebrates scoring their first goal on December 7, 2019
Blackburn win at Bristol City to extend unbeaten run
Adam Armstrong was also on target for Rovers.
Dec 14, 17:19
Millwall's manager Gary Rowett reacts on December 14, 2019
Gary Rowett makes winning return to Derby with Millwall
The manager guided the Rams to the play-off semi-finals two seasons ago.
Dec 14, 17:17
Teemu Pukki in action for Norwich City on December 14, 2019
Norwich hold high-flying Leicester at King Power
Tim Krul's own goal cancelled out Teemu Pukki's first-half opener.
Dec 14, 17:15
Leeds United's Francisco Casilla look dejected after conceding a goal on December 14, 2019
Leeds collapse as Cardiff come from three goals down to draw
The Welsh side were 3-0 down at Elland Road.
Dec 14, 17:14
Huddersfield Town's Karlan Grant celebrates scoring in October 2019
Karlan Grant saves point for Huddersfield at Wigan
Wigan went ahead through Josh Windass.
Dec 14, 17:11
Conor Chaplin in action for Barnsley on November 30, 2019
Conor Chaplin scores hat-trick as struggling Barnsley put five past QPR
The Tykes are still bottom of the Championship standings.
Dec 14, 17:08
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