Goal Baller: December 2020

Thursday, 31 December 2020

January transfer window opens THIS SATURDAY: Premier League clubs set to start spending again as dates differ to normal

In Pasadena, Moving the Rose Bowl Makes For Unusual Rancor

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When Clinton Morrison annoyed the whole of Liverpool by telling Michael Owen how to score and prompted brilliant Gary McAllister put down

Aston Vila are ‘definitely’ top four contenders this season, claims club’s former goalkeeper Mark Bosnich

Every Premier League club’s most likely departure in January transfer window with Dele Alli, Mesut Ozil and Paul Pogba among stars linked with 2021 moves

Charlton boss Lee Bowyer explains why he doesn’t think circuit break will make a difference and why he felt sorry for Sunderland

Sami Khedira wants Premier League transfer as Juventus outcast praises Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho and Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti

Sir Alex Ferguson’s brilliant letter to Manchester United icon Eric Cantona revisited as legendary Scot celebrates 79th birthday

Randall Cunningham Is Back in the N.F.L. … as Raiders Chaplain

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An Olympic Dream Is Reborn, Despite Fears of Brain Trauma

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Virus Disrupts College Football Playoffs Even Before Kickoff

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Bruno Fernandes hailed as ‘best player in Premier League’ as stats back up claim Man United star has overtaken Kevin De Bruyne

Adriano was the Brazil cult hero loved by Pro Evo players compared to Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic, but struggled with depression and alcohol, leading to underworld links

Luis Suarez outscoring Lionel Messi as Atletico Madrid end 2020 top of LaLiga and TEN points ahead of Barcelona with former Liverpool striker continuing to prove Ronald Koeman wrong

Bruno Fernandes hailed as ‘best player in Premier League’ as stats back up claim Man United star has overtaken Kevin De Bruyne

Lionel Messi, Mo Salah, Kylian Mbappe, Jadon Sancho, Paul Pogba and potential huge transfers which could happen in 2021

Best of 2020 on talkSPORT includes Simon Jordan vs Mino Raiola, Tyson Fury’s lockdown highlights, hilarious Ally McCoist Gazza tales and more

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder questioned over Rhian Brewster stance as Daniel Sturridge is tipped for January move

Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney hailed as ‘Scottish Pyscho’ who inspires his teammates like Roy Keane and Paul McGrath did for Tony Cascarino

Burnley takeover: ALK Capital completes £200million deal by buying 84 per cent controlling stake at Premier League side

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder questioned over Rhian Brewster stance as Daniel Sturridge is tipped for January move

Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney hailed as ‘Scottish Pyscho’ who inspires his teammates like Roy Keane and Paul McGrath did for Tony Cascarino

Burnley takeover: ALK Capital completes £200million deal by buying 84 per cent controlling stake at Premier League side

Wednesday, 30 December 2020

N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

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Jose Mourinho uses Instagram to criticise Premier League for fixtures decision as Tottenham vs Fulham is postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak

Tottenham vs Fulham becomes THIRD Premier League fixture this season to be postponed due to COVID-19

Julius Randle Is Causing Something Rare: Excitement for the Knicks

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Jose Mourinho uses Instagram to criticise Premier League for fixtures decision as Tottenham vs Fulham is postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak

Tottenham vs Fulham becomes THIRD Premier League fixture this season to be postponed due to COVID-19

Man City ‘favourites’ to sign Lionel Messi over PSG as David Beckham teases MLS move for Barcelona superstar

From Kobe to LeBron: Tragedy and Triumph in the N.B.A.

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Arsenal interested in January transfer for Real Madrid outcast Isco as Mikel Arteta scours market for cheap options

Troy Deeney questions COVID-19 circuit breaker idea as Watford striker explains ‘football is a safe environment’

Leeds must be careful on Twitter after Karen Carney is abused online over promotion claim, Danny Mills warns

Georginio Wijnaldum, Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos among top players with contracts expiring in 2021 along with Sergio Aguero and David Alaba, while Diego Cost has already gone

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer delivers Premier League title verdict after Wolves win as Manchester United boss issues stern response to coronavirus circuit break talks

Wolves line up shock Diego Costa free transfer as Raul Jimenez replacement after former Chelsea striker’s Atletico Madrid contract is ripped up

The 2020 Moments When Sports Made Sense

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Wolves line up shock Diego Costa free transfer as Raul Jimenez replacement after former Chelsea striker’s Atletico Madrid contract is ripped up

Premier League fixture ‘circuit breaker’ possible as clubs consider ‘two-week cooling off’ period and, but managers divided

Quarterback Keeper? Jets, Browns and Bears Face Contract Decisions

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Tuesday, 29 December 2020

Numbers, Knowledge and Better Set Pieces: a View Into Soccer’s Future

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Chicago Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews Is Out Indefinitely Because of Illness

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‘You don’t know which Anthony Martial is going to show up’ – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team selection ‘worries’ ex-Manchester United player

Diego Costa available on FREE TRANSFER as Atletico Madrid terminate contract, with Arsenal among clubs eyeing former Chelsea striker

Timo Werner ‘exactly the same’ as Michael Owen says Tony Cascarino, who claims Chelsea striker needs his Emile Heskey who brought best out of Liverpool icon

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could benefit from time out of the Arsenal staring line-up to solve goalscoring woes, says Gunners legend Lee Dixon

Timo Werner ‘exactly the same’ as Michael Owen says Tony Cascarino, who claims Chelsea striker needs his Emile Heskey who brought best out of Liverpool icon

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could benefit from time out of the Arsenal staring line-up to solve goalscoring woes, says Gunners legend Lee Dixon

Deep Within Relief Bill, Horse Racing Gets New Tools to Clean Up

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K.C. Jones Never Got His Due in Boston. Race Played a Part.

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‘I wouldn’t bring Aubameyang back’ – Mikel Arteta urged to stick with Arsenal kids after Chelsea win as Darren Bent hails Bukayo Saka

James Justin backed to play for Barcelona as Leicester full-back is compared to Dani Alves and Jordi Alba by his former Luton boss Nathan Jones

Angry Everton ‘demand explanation’ from Man City after Premier League clash was postponed FOUR HOURS before kick-off over COVID-19

Thomas Tuchel FINALLY sacked by Paris Saint-Germain amid reports Mauricio Pochettino has agreed deal to become new manager

Arsenal plan £32m January transfer raid for Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordan in bid to save season

Said Benrahma ‘sure to be frustrated’ says David Moyes, who tells £30m summer signing he must wait for West Ham chance

Jon Huber, Who Rose to Fame With World Wrestling Entertainment, Dies at 41

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Tony Pulis SACKED by Sheffield Wednesday after just 45 DAYS in charge as Owls line up Jose Mourinho’s ex-assistant Jose Morais as replacement

Mark Noble tips Declan Rice to become England captain as West Ham midfielder continues to shine in Premier League

Monday, 28 December 2020

Santos DISPUTE claim Lionel Messi has broken Pele’s goal record, insisting Barcelona legend needs another 447 to match Brazil icon’s tally

Sam Allardyce loves Premier League tactical battles as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits being unprepared for West Brom’s ‘6-4-0’ formation

Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Jadon Sancho and more possible huge 2021 transfers as contracts get close to expiration and new challenges sought

Premier League sack race: Mikel Arteta still second favourite to lose job despite Arsenal beating Chelsea, Frank Lampard now also at risk of axe

Tottenham ‘need an Aaron Lennon’ and had a better side in 2009 but Jose Mourinho has brainwashed the team to think they can win a trophy, says Jamie O’Hara

Crystal Palace v Leicester LIVE commentary and team news: Foxes look to close gap to Liverpool live on talkSPORT

Sam Allardyce loves Premier League tactical battles as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits being unprepared for West Brom’s ‘6-4-0’ formation

Premier League sack race: Mikel Arteta still second favourite to lose job despite Arsenal beating Chelsea, Frank Lampard now also at risk of axe

Tottenham ‘need an Aaron Lennon’ and had a better side in 2009 but Jose Mourinho has brainwashed the team to think they can win a trophy, says Jamie O’Hara

Arsenal eye former Chelsea starlet Tariq Lamptey as Hector Bellerin replacement with Barcelona keen on re-signing Spain full-back

Saying Goodbye to the Knuckleball, and Its Master

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A State Skirmish Over N.C.A.A. Amateurism Rules Has Quickly Become a National Battle

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Chelsea players are ‘letting Frank Lampard down’ but Blues boss isn’t under pressure to win Premier League, says ex-Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara

‘Frank Lampard under MORE pressure than Mikel Arteta at Arsenal’, claims Tony Cascarino, with Blues boss told he has a ‘real problem’ at the club

Chelsea players are ‘letting Frank Lampard down’ but Blues boss isn’t under pressure to win Premier League, says ex-Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara

‘Frank Lampard under MORE pressure than Mikel Arteta at Arsenal’, claims Tony Cascarino, with Blues boss told he has a ‘real problem’ at the club

Transfer news LIVE: Ozil could reunite with Ronaldo as Arsenal offer him to Juventus, Manchester United don’t want Alaba, Tottenham to re-sign Eriksen?

talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and biggest football gossip, and takes a look at the key talking points from the festive football schedule

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Transfer news LIVE: Ozil could reunite with Ronaldo as Arsenal offer him to Juventus, Manchester United don’t want Alaba, Tottenham to re-sign Eriksen?

talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and biggest football gossip, and takes a look at the key talking points from the festive football schedule

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Sunday, 27 December 2020

Our Altered View

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Seahawks Defense Is an Asset Again in Division-Clinching Win

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What We Learned From Week 16 of the N.F.L. Season

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Ravens Snatch Back Giants’ Playoff Hopes

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Lucky Leeds hold on to beat Burnley as Meslier appears to commit foul and concede goal… only to win free-kick

Wolves v Tottenham live stream: Kick-off time, team news, TV channel and how to watch Premier League clash

Manchester United can fight for Premier League title but need to sign a centre-back in the January transfer window – and protect declining David de Gea

Juventus will only re-sign wantaway Manchester United star Paul Pogba for cut-price £50million with January transfer ruled out

Wolves v Tottenham live stream: Kick-off time, team news, TV channel and how to watch Premier League clash

Manchester United can fight for Premier League title but need to sign a centre-back in the January transfer window – and protect declining David de Gea

Leeds get lucky against Burnley as Illan Meslier appears to foul Ben Mee before Ashley Barnes scores… only for goal to be disallowed for foul ON goalkeeper

Liverpool eye Arsenal starlet Folarin Balogun who becomes free agent next summer with contract extension looking unlikely

Liverpool v West Brom live stream: Kick-off time, team news, TV channel and how to watch Premier League clash

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard branded ‘abysmal’ as Blues’ terrible record against top Premier League clubs revealed after Arsenal defeat

January transfer window dates: Premier League clubs set to start spending again as dates differ to normal

Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Mikel Arteta hoping London derby win builds confidence to fire Gunners up Premier League table

January transfer window dates: Premier League clubs set to start spending again as dates differ to normal

Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Mikel Arteta hoping London derby win builds confidence to fire Gunners up Premier League table

Premier League done deals: Every completed transfer in the 2021 January window

West Ham players gambled away tens-of-thousands before UEFA Cup match as Matthew Etherington opens up on family intervention that helped turn his life around

With Each Run, a City Shaken by Racism Is ‘Finding the Greater Good’

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Saturday, 26 December 2020

Opting Out of the N.F.L. Brings No Regret for This Jets Lineman

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Arsenal defender Rob Holding reveals he gave FA Cup and Community Shield medals away… to his dad

Chelsea enter transfer race for Erling Haaland as Frank Lampard identifies Borussia Dortmund wonderkid as ‘priority summer signing’

Jurgen Klopp tells Mohamed Salah ‘weather’ is only reason to leave Liverpool as Jamie Carragher wants him to stay and become Reds legend

Jurgen Klopp ‘didn’t know’ about Sadio Mane’s goal drought, as Liverpool boss reveals he doesn’t keep count of Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino’s goal stats either

Jurgen Klopp tells Mohamed Salah ‘weather’ is only reason to leave Liverpool as Jamie Carragher wants him to stay and become Reds legend

Jurgen Klopp ‘didn’t know’ about Sadio Mane’s goal drought, as Liverpool boss reveals he doesn’t keep count of Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino’s goal stats either

‘Manchester United would be above Liverpool if they had performed at home’ – Tony Cascarino says Red Devils capable of title challenge this season

Wycombe’s overriding sense of faith can guide Gareth Ainsworth’s side to improbable Championship survival, believes Adebayo Akinfenwa

‘Manchester United would be above Liverpool if they had performed at home’ – Tony Cascarino says Red Devils capable of title challenge this season

Arsenal ‘playing like a promoted team’ says Tony Cascarino, who believes Mikel Arteta is facing sack unless Gunners’ form quickly improves

Amad Diallo is a ‘future star’ and is ‘just like Messi’ – no wonder Manchester United fans are so excited about their January transfer

Man United away form is good and could equal Chelsea and Man City record with win at Leicester and have real chance of catching Liverpool in title chase

Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus ruled out of fixtures against Newcastle, Everton and Chelsea as pair test positive for coronavirus

Arsenal’s 2016 transfers included signing Xhaka, Mustafi and Perez and selling Gnabry – Arteta can’t afford a disastrous window like this in January

Amad Diallo is a ‘future star’ and is ‘just like Messi’ – no wonder Manchester United fans are so excited about their January transfer

Man United away form is good and could equal Chelsea and Man City record with win at Leicester and have real chance of catching Liverpool in title chase

Arsenal’s 2016 transfers included signing Xhaka, Mustafi and Perez and selling Gnabry – Arteta can’t afford a disastrous window like this in January

Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus ruled out of fixtures against Newcastle, Everton and Chelsea as pair test positive for coronavirus

Friday, 25 December 2020

Alvin Kamara Runs for Six Touchdowns Against Vikings

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The Warriors’ Championship Glow Is Gone. And Yet …

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Duke Women’s Basketball Ends Season Early Because of Virus Concerns

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K.C. Jones, Celtics Standout as Player and Coach, Dies at 88

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Phil Brown’s half-time antics, a Manchester United vs Newcastle classic, and Chelsea’s eight-goal thriller – relive these Boxing Day crackers

Liverpool midfielder James Milner is the king of Twitter and Instagram from rationing tea bags to enjoying ‘a boring’ Christmas

Labelled another Pele or Johan Cruyff, chain-smoking whisky drinker Robert Prosinecki played for Real Madrid and Barcelona but became a legend at Portsmouth

At French Resorts, Skiing Has Become an Uphill Sport

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An N.B.A. Christmas Gift: LeBron, Steph and Luka in Action

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Thursday, 24 December 2020

Frank Lampard, Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole… A combined Chelsea and Arsenal XI from when they were Premier League’s most feared clubs

Atletico Madrid want versatile Arsenal ace Ainsley Maitland-Niles to cover for suspended Kieran Trippier

Frank Lampard, Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole… A combined Chelsea and Arsenal XI from when they were Premier League’s most feared clubs

Arsenal backed to BEAT Chelsea in London derby to ease pressure on Mikel Arteta, who Dimitar Berbatov says is the right man for the job

Rob Holding wary of Chelsea’s ‘exciting strike force’ but says Arsenal will play their game in Boxing Day clash

Arsenal backed to BEAT Chelsea in London derby to ease pressure on Mikel Arteta, who Dimitar Berbatov says is the right man for the job

Rob Holding wary of Chelsea’s ‘exciting strike force’ but says Arsenal will play their game in Boxing Day clash

Simon Jordan: There’s ‘method’ to Jose Mourinho’s criticism of Dele Alli, just like ‘tough love’ of Luke Shaw at Manchester United

Mikel Arteta did NOT have credentials for Arsenal job and he is failing to give players direction on the pitch, Jamie O’Hara tells talkSPORT

Steve McClaren hails Wayne Rooney for ‘bringing clarity’ to Derby, while Manchester United are ‘definite title contenders’

Mikel Arteta did NOT have credentials for Arsenal job and he is failing to give players direction on the pitch, Jamie O’Hara tells talkSPORT

Dele Alli to follow? Mauricio Pochettino poised to replace Thomas Tuchel at PSG easing pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United

Arsenal winless in seven Premier League games but Boxing Day record is impressive ahead of Chelsea fixture

Arsenal next? Thomas Tuchel SACKED by Paris Saint-Germain with manager installed as one of early favourites to replace Mikel Arteta

Nicolas Pepe ‘laughs or smiles’ when he makes mistake and Arsenal MUST sell forward if he doesn’t improve, Emmanuel Frimpong claims

Jose Mourinho accused of ‘killing Dele Alli’s confidence’ and making him ‘his kicking block’ – but could Liverpool transfer be answer to Tottenham outcast’s problems?

Petr Cech Is in His Comfort Zone: In the Middle of Everything

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Tottenham defender Danny Rose arrested by police after high-speed car crash in early hours of Wednesday morning

Wednesday, 23 December 2020

N.F.L. Week 16 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

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Shkodran Mustafi to Barcelona? Arsenal outcast’s agent confirms surprise talks with LaLiga giants

Martin Keown calls out ‘toxic’ Arsenal environment and questions Mikel Arteta decisions as Alex Runarsson deletes Twitter

Petr Cech says Mikel Arteta ‘needs time’ to get it right at Arsenal as Chelsea technical director sends message to former teammate

Premier League 2020/21 top scorer: Who has most goals and most assists ahead of Boxing Day games?

Petr Cech says Mikel Arteta ‘needs time’ to get it right at Arsenal as Chelsea technical director sends message to former teammate

Premier League 2020/21 top scorer: Who has most goals and most assists ahead of Boxing Day games?

Manchester United set to battle Liverpool for Schalke defender Ozan Kabak – with Bundesliga side lowering asking price to £25m

Premier League sack race: Steve Bruce odds plunge after Newcastle cup exit, while Mikel Arteta favourite as Arsenal woes continue

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti reveals why he rejected Sir Alex Ferguson approach ahead of Carabao Cup showdown with Manchester United

European Soccer Learns a New Virtue: Patience

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In 30 Years, Little Progress for U.S. Sports Leagues on Leadership Diversity

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Tottenham will NOT be changing in a ‘pigsty’ for Carabao Cup clash as Stoke upgrade controversial away facilities

Arsenal fan REFUSES to buy son a Gunners shirt and tells him to support Chelsea instead – ‘I’m embarrassed to be a Gooner!’

Comparing QPR’s ‘ugly’ victory to pulling ‘not the best looking bird’ and discussing Cristiano Ronaldo’s c**k – Ian Holloway’s best quotes

Ian Holloway resigns as manager of Grimsby Town with fiery Twitter thread criticising potential takeover

Arsenal fan REFUSES to buy son a Gunners shirt and tells him to support Chelsea instead – ‘I’m embarrassed to be a Gooner!’

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud identified as West Ham’s top transfer target in January as Hammers look for Sebastien Haller alternative

Lionel Messi’s career in numbers as Barcelona icon breaks Pele’s scoring record with 664th goal for the club

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud identified as West Ham’s top transfer target in January as Hammers look for Sebastien Haller alternative

8 Fearless N.B.A. Season Predictions

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Tuesday, 22 December 2020

Arsenal sacking Mikel Arteta would be a ‘big mistake’, claims Pep Guardiola after Man City sealed Carabao Cup semi-final place

Kevin Greene, Master of Sacking the Quarterback, Dies at 58

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N.B.A. Live Updates: Warriors vs. Nets

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Robert Lewandowski was ‘ready’ to seal Manchester United transfer in 2012 after talks with Sir Alex Ferguson – Bayern Munich striker reveals why move fell through

Bournemouth ‘fully support’ Jefferson Lerma as FA charge him for allegedly biting opponent in Sheffield Wednesday game

Liverpool contact Schalke over transfer swap for ‘sensational value’ centre-back Ozan Kabak, which could see Divock Origi leave Anfield

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should GIVE UP Arsenal captaincy in bid to rediscover goalscoring form, says Andy Townsend

Adrian Durham says Marcelo Bielsa ‘must be admired’ for style of play while Gary Neville will not criticise Leeds United all season

Liverpool contact Schalke over transfer swap for ‘sensational value’ centre-back Ozan Kabak, which could see Divock Origi leave Anfield

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should GIVE UP Arsenal captaincy in bid to rediscover goalscoring form, says Andy Townsend

Adrian Durham says Marcelo Bielsa ‘must be admired’ for style of play while Gary Neville will not criticise Leeds United all season

Sadio Mane and Jamie Vardy miss out as Liverpool stars dominate Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville’s best Premier League XI of 2020

Manchester United and Man City ‘make contact’ with agent of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba over January transfer

Sadio Mane and Jamie Vardy miss out as Liverpool stars dominate Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville’s best Premier League XI of 2020

‘AVERAGE Arsenal players will get Mikel Arteta sacked’, says Darren Bent who claims even winning Carabao Cup would not save manager’s job

Jamie Carragher bursts into laughter as Gary Neville picks wantaway Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba as player to watch for 2021

Erling Haaland ‘ready’ to make next step by LEAVING Borussia Dortmund with Manchester United and Man City keen on striking sensation

Jamie Carragher bursts into laughter as Gary Neville picks wantaway Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba as player to watch for 2021

‘Mikel Arteta has THREE games to save his job’ claims former Arsenal star Perry Groves, who believes manager could be SACKED by end of December

Arteta thinks coaching Arsenal is like FIFA claims Adrian Durham, who backs Rodgers for job and says he could become Gunners’ greatest ever manager

Arsenal players face drastic wage cuts if Gunners are relegated from Premier League… with some stars to lose 25% of their salary

‘Mikel Arteta has THREE games to save his job’ claims former Arsenal star Perry Groves, who believes manager could be SACKED by end of December

Arteta thinks coaching Arsenal is like FIFA claims Adrian Durham, who backs Rodgers for job and says he could become Gunners’ greatest ever manager

Arsenal players face drastic wage cuts if Gunners are relegated from Premier League… with some stars to lose 25% of their salary

N.B.A. 2020-21 Predictions: LeBron vs. Luka for M.V.P.

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Monday, 21 December 2020

‘Tottenham were never serious title contenders… I don’t see them getting top four’ – Andy Cole, Perry Groves and talkSPORT pundits claim Spurs could struggle

Leeds fan wants Rafa Benitez to replace Marcelo Bielsa amid relegation fears after Manchester United thrashing – ‘It’s time for him to go!’

When does the January transfer window open and shut? Dates differ to normal with Premier League clubs set to start spending again

Premier League review: Arsenal in dire straits, Scott McTominay shows up Paul Pogba, and Mohamed Salah mini-drama for Liverpool

Top ten highest goalscorers of all time with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi among the greatest, but who has most goals ever?

Manchester United in the Premier League title race? Then so are Aston Villa, claims boyhood Birmingham fan Troy Deeney

Premier League review: Arsenal in dire straits, Scott McTominay shows up Paul Pogba, and Mohamed Salah mini-drama for Liverpool

Manchester United in the Premier League title race? Then so are Aston Villa, claims boyhood Birmingham fan Troy Deeney

The Hall of Fame Tries to Contextualize Baseball’s Racist Past

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Mohamed Salah ‘unhappy’ at Liverpool with Reds considering selling forward says former teammate, amid Real Madrid and Barcelona transfer links

‘Mesut Ozil is NOT the solution for Arsenal… if you think he is, you’re in serious trouble’ – Tony Cascarino dismisses calls for ‘self-important’ Gunners outcast to return

N.B.A. Western Conference Preview: The Lakers Reloaded

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N.B.A. Eastern Conference Preview: Will the Nets Reign Supreme?

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It’s 2020. Indigenous Team Names in Sports Have to Go.

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Transfer news and football gossip LIVE: Liverpool ‘could sell unhappy Salah’, Deeney on ‘disciplinary issue’ after Ivic sacking, Manchester United battle Reds and Arsenal for Bissouma

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Troy Deeney opens up on ‘disciplinary issue’ with Vladimir Ivic that meant Watford captain didn’t play against Huddersfield… hours before manager was sacked

Transfer news and football gossip LIVE: Liverpool ‘could sell unhappy Salah’, Deeney on ‘disciplinary issue’ after Ivic sacking, Manchester United battle Reds and Arsenal for Bissouma

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Sunday, 20 December 2020

Tested Again, the Chiefs Flex Their Survival Skills

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N.H.L. and Players’ Union Reach Framework for 2020-21 Season

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Jets’ First Win May Cost the Future

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What We Learned From Week 15 of the N.F.L. Season

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Real Madrid join race to sign Arsenal and Liverpool January transfer target Yves Bissouma

Scott McTominay compared to Paul Scholes and Roy Keane as Manchester United man scores TWICE in first THREE minutes against Leeds

Tottenham winless in three as Leicester star Jamie Vardy scores his SEVENTH penalty of the Premier League season to put Foxes second

‘This lad never thinks’ – Roy Keane slams Tottenham defender Serge Aurier for giving away penalty against Leicester

Diego Maradona’s body could be dug up, embalmed and displayed with his trophies in a mausoleum, lawyer claims

Ten-man Sheffield United denied first win of the season by Brighton – but are let off by stunning Aaron Connolly miss

Tony Cascarino explains what makes ‘brave’ Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool similar to Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, who’d ‘give you nothing’

Willian has ‘done nothing’ at Arsenal and Gunners stars are living off their past reputations, talkSPORT told

Tony Cascarino explains what makes ‘brave’ Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool similar to Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, who’d ‘give you nothing’

Willian has ‘done nothing’ at Arsenal and Gunners stars are living off their past reputations, talkSPORT told

Yorkshire vs Lancashire, Busby vs Revie, and Alan Smith – a fierce rivalry will be reignited when Leeds meet Manchester United in the Premier League

Sergio Romero’s Manchester United hell set to end in January with David Beckham’s Inter Miami considering transfer

Arsenal labelled ‘a hard watch’ and ‘very average’ by Tony Cascarino, who claims Mikel Arteta is ‘playing everyone’s pass’

James Milner grew up a Leeds fan, wasn’t allowed to wear Man United red and then won Premier League titles with Liverpool and Man City

Arsenal labelled ‘a hard watch’ and ‘very average’ by Tony Cascarino, who claims Mikel Arteta is ‘playing everyone’s pass’

James Milner grew up a Leeds fan, wasn’t allowed to wear Man United red and then won Premier League titles with Liverpool and Man City

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Liverpool win by SEVEN away for first time in history as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and co deliver extraordinary display of finishing at Crystal Palace

Liverpool delivered one of the all-time great Premier League displays to beat Crystal Palace 7-0 at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The Reds won by seven goals away from home for the first time in top-flight history with one of the most devastating displays you will ever see.

Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah both got two, while Takumi Minamino, Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson also chipped in – and every goal was special.

It means Jurgen Klopp’s men will be top of the tree at Christmas for the third season in a row – and on this evidence – they will take some stopping this season.

Minamino started the rout with his first Premier League goal for the club, a tidy finish inside the box which turned out to be the least attractive goal of the bunch.

While it sounds strange now, Palace actually dominated for a spell with the score at 1-0 and really ought to have equalised, but then some clinical finishing put the game out of their reach.

A brilliant spin and finish from Mane doubled the lead and then Firmino started and finished a fantastic move to put the Reds three up at half-time, perhaps undeservedly.

But there was nothing unjust about what happened in the second-half.

Henderson curled one into the corner from the edge of the box before Firmino went and made it five with a lovely clipped finish.

Salah didn’t actually start the match, but he finished it with an assist and two goals despite playing for just 33 minutes, hitting a quickfire double at the end – the second of which was totally outrageous.

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