Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Five things we learned from the weekend's Premier League action
Manchester City lost further ground to Liverpool in the title race.
Dec 8, 19:46
Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster pictured on December 8, 2019
Fraser Forster admits he was "very fortunate" to save Alfredo Morelos penalty
The Celtic goalkeeper guessed the right way to keep out a spot kick from Alfredo Morelos.
Dec 8, 19:45
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates on November 7, 2019
Nuno Espirito Santo: 'Wolves will never give up'
Wolves are unbeaten in 11 league games.
Dec 8, 19:25
Two-goal hero Diogo Jota in action for Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 8, 2019
Brighton, Wolves share the spoils in entertaining game
All the goals came in a 16-minute spell in the first half.
Dec 8, 18:34
Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll pictured on December 5, 2019
Steve Bruce hails Andy Carroll impact in Newcastle win
Federico Fernandez's late strike snatched victory for the Magpies.
Dec 8, 18:23
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on December 8, 2019
Chris Wilder suggests VAR may be doing disservice to referees
The Blades maintained their unbeaten away record with a comeback 2-1 win over struggling Norwich at Carrow Road.
Dec 8, 18:04
Vivianne Miedema in action for Arsenal in May 2018
WSL roundup: Arsenal move two clear at top
The Gunners eased past Reading to take advantage of City's slip at Chelsea.
Dec 8, 17:39
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on December 8, 2019
Rodgers: 'Leicester looking to close the gap to Liverpool'
Leicester are eight points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Dec 8, 17:34
Christopher Jullien celebrates scoring for Celtic in the League Cup on December 8, 2019
Christopher Jullien fires 10-man Celtic to League Cup win over Rangers
Steven Gerrard's side missed a host of chances.
Dec 8, 17:26
Arsenal interim manager Freddie Ljungberg pictured on December 5, 2019
Freddie Ljungberg: 'First goal will be key against West Ham'
The Gunners have not win in the league since October 6.
Dec 8, 16:57
West Bromwich Albion's Matheus Pereira celebrates scoring their second goal on November 27, 2019
Slaven Bilic compares Matheus Pereira to Luka Modric
Matheus Pereira shone in the Baggies' latest victory.
Dec 8, 16:40
Newcastle United's Federico Fernandez celebrates scoring their second goal on December 8, 2019
Newcastle come from behind to beat Southampton
Danny Ings had given the Saints the lead seven minutes after the break but the hosts roared back to earn three points.
Dec 8, 16:36
George Baldock celebrates scoring Sheffield United's second on December 8, 2019
Sheffield United mastermind comeback win at Norwich City
The Blades bounced back from their first defeat in eight matches against Newcastle with a 2-1 win over struggling Norwich.
Dec 8, 16:34
Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester City at Aston Villa on December 8, 2019
Vardy on scoresheet again as Leicester hammer Villa
The striker now has 16 goals this season.
Dec 8, 16:31
West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini reacts on December 4, 2019
Manuel Pellegrini: 'West Ham won't take Arsenal lightly'
The Gunners take on West Ham on Monday night.
Dec 8, 15:34
Matt Phillips celebrates scoring for West Bromwich Albion on December 8, 2019
West Brom put five past Swansea to go back top of Championship
The Baggies leapfrogged Leeds.
Dec 8, 14:21
Jose Mourinho congratulates Son Heung-min on December 7, 2019
Son Heung-min "really surprised" by own wonder goal
Tottenham hammered Burnley 5-0.
Dec 8, 14:16
Anthony Joshua celebrates on December 7, 2019
Anthony Joshua: "I took it back to the old school, seventies-style"
Anthony Joshua picked and prodded his way to victory.
Dec 8, 14:14
Daniel Stendel in charge of Barnsley on March 23, 2019
Hearts confident of turnaround under new boss Daniel Stendel
The German was confirmed as the club's new manager about an hour after the 1-0 defeat to Motherwell.
Dec 8, 14:10
General view of St Mirren Park from 2009
Jim Goodwin: 'Festive fixtures crucial for St Mirren's season'
The Buddies are ninth in the table.
Dec 8, 14:09
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates after the match against on Tottenham on December 4, 2019
Man arrested over alleged racist abuse in Manchester derby
A video circulating on social media appeared to show a fan aiming monkey chants towards United players.
Dec 8, 14:03
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City on December 7, 2019
Kyle Walker insists Manchester City not giving up on title
Champions Manchester City fell 14 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool on Saturday.
Dec 8, 14:00
Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
WADA president "extremely disappointed" with latest Russia allegations
WADA's executive committee will meet in Lausanne on Monday.
Dec 8, 13:56
Harry Maguire warms up for Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Harry Maguire: 'The top four is in sight for Manchester United'
United secured their first back-to-back league wins since March.
Dec 8, 13:55
Angelo Alessio pictured in November 2017
Angelo Alessio: 'Kilmarnock lacked consistency and played badly'
Killie have won just one of their last seven matches,
Dec 8, 11:35
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates after the match against on Tottenham on December 4, 2019
FA to investigate racist abuse allegations during Manchester derby
A video circulating on social media appeared to show a fan aiming monkey chants towards Manchester United players.
Dec 8, 11:32
Jack Ross pictured in charge of Sunderland in September 2019
Jack Ross stresses importance of clean sheet after Hibs beat Aberdeen
Hibernian kept a clean sheet for the first time since the opening day of the season.
Dec 8, 11:31
Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on November 30, 2019
Roy Hodgson praises Wilfried Zaha's "temperament and quality"
Wilfried Zaha and Etienne Capoue had an ongoing battle during Saturday's game at Vicarage Road.
Dec 8, 11:28
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp before the match on December 7, 2019
Jurgen Klopp: 'We should have clean sheets more often'
The Reds previous clean sheet came at Sheffield United on September 28.
Dec 8, 11:25
Everton interim manager Duncan Ferguson celebrates their first goal on December 7, 2019
Duncan Ferguson calls for Everton players to "bleed for the club"
The Scot won his first match in caretaker charge.
Dec 8, 11:21
Ben Simmons in action for the 76ers on December 7, 2019
NBA roundup: Simmons scores second career three-pointer
Philadelphia's coach wants more deep shots from the Australian.
Dec 8, 10:57
Anthony Joshua celebrates on December 7, 2019
Anthony Joshua: 'I boxed smarter against Andy Ruiz Jr'
The Brit won his belts back.
Dec 8, 00:06
Ramy Bensebaini celebrates scoring for Borussia Monchengladbach on December 7, 2019
European Roundup: Bayern fall further off pace in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich have lost back-to-back Bundesliga games for the first time in four-and-a-half years.
Dec 7, 23:18
Anthony Joshua celebrates on December 7, 2019
Anthony Joshua receives praise for intelligent victory over Andy Ruiz Jr
Promoter Eddie Hearn and two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams were among those to praise Anthony Joshua.
Dec 7, 23:15
Pablo Fornals in action for West Ham on July 27, 2019
Pablo Fornals: 'It's taking me time to adapt to Premier League'
The 23-year-old has found the net just once in 16 appearances for his new club.
Dec 7, 23:01
Arsenal interim manager Freddie Ljungberg pictured on December 5, 2019
Ljungberg: 'Older players must take responsibility for Arsenal situation'
The Gunners travel to West Ham on Monday night on a nine-match winless streak.
Dec 7, 22:58
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Solskjaer demands action over alleged racist abuse during Manchester derby
Manchester City are investigating the allegations and have vowed to ban for life anyone found guilty.
Dec 7, 22:56
Anthony Joshua celebrates on December 7, 2019
In Pictures: Anthony Joshua defeats Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia
Anthony Joshua won his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr.
Dec 7, 22:54
Stephen Maguire in January 2016
Stephen Maguire books UK Championship final with Ding Junhui
Mark Allen was runner-up last year.
Dec 7, 22:53
Matthias Ginter pictured after scoring for Germany on November 16, 2019
Matthias Ginter: 'Title race a marathon, not a sprint'
The reigning champions slipped seven points behind leaders Monchengladbach.
Dec 7, 22:51
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