College Football Gets its Inevitable Georgia-Alabama Title Rematch

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The Rise of Daily Run Streakers. No, Not Those Streakers.

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A Renewed Georgia Pummels Michigan to Reach National Title Game vs. Alabama

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Alabama Rolls Past Cincinnati, 27-6, in College Football Playoff Semifinal

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Emma Raducanu caps off dream year with MBE while Jason and Laura Kenny are awarded knighthood and damehood respectively as New Year Honours list revealed

Despite disruptions in sports, the College Football Playoff games are on.

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Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tests positive in latest blow to the N.F.L. postseason race.

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Sam Jones, Sharpshooting Celtics Star of the 1960s, Dies at 88

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Manchester City have won 2021 as Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions cap off record breaking year with win over Brentford to see them eclipse Liverpool Chelsea and Man United teams of old

Sir Alex Ferguson given ideal 80th birthday present as Cristiano Ronaldo helps Manchester United to comfortable win over Burnley

Cristiano Ronaldo goal celebration: The story behind Manchester United star’s ‘Siu’ trademark which stems back to Real Madrid days

Romelu Lukaku should apologise to Chelsea fans for ‘crazy’ and ‘disrespectful’ interview, talkSPORT told

John Madden Changed How We Consume Football

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Manchester City go eight points clear at top of Premier League table as Kevin De Bruyne produces exquisite assist in win at Brentford after Liverpool and Chelsea falter

John Madden’s Life in Football: Decades of Passion for the Game

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‘I don’t care about it today’ – Thomas Tuchel refuses to discuss Manchester City’s eight-point lead over Chelsea in Premier League title race as he bemoans injury crisis and referee

Brighton snatch last-gasp draw at Chelsea with Danny Welbeck goal, after Blues suffer double defensive injury blow ahead of Liverpool clash

How John Madden Became the ‘Larger-Than-Life’ Face of a Gaming Empire

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‘It’s what I’m hearing’ – Darren Bent suggests Harry Kane could be set to sign new contract at Tottenham, with Manchester City to pursue Erling Haaland

‘Every Hooper’s Dream’: N.B.A. Hopefuls Get Their Chance During Crisis

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Real Madrid quartet Vinicius Jr, Thibaut Courtois, Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde test positive for COVID-19, as well as Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele, despite winter break

John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Is Dead at 85

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Jurgen Klopp issues title hopes warning as Liverpool lose more ground on Man City, but Reds boss ‘has to look at his own performance’ after being ‘schooled’ by Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers

Jurgen Klopp issues title hopes warning as Liverpool lose more ground on Man City, but Reds boss ‘has to look at his own performance’ after being ‘schooled’ by Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers

Arsenal transfer target Dusan Vlahovic could snub the Gunners in favour of Premier League rivals Tottenham with Antonio Conte key to the highly-rated striker’s future

Arsenal transfer target Dusan Vlahovic could snub the Gunners in favour of Premier League rivals Tottenham with Antonio Conte key to the highly-rated striker’s future

A New Generation Stacks Up Championships in an Old Game — Tetris

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The N.B.A. cuts isolation time as dozens test positive.

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Ralf Rangnick questions Manchester United’s physicality but talkSPORT told Red Devils were like ‘Leeds at their worst’ and lacked ‘structure’, like they did under Ole Gunnaer Solskjaer

Ralf Rangnick questions Manchester United’s physicality but talkSPORT told Red Devils were like ‘Leeds at their worst’ and lacked ‘structure’, like they did under Ole Gunnaer Solskjaer

Anthony Martial tells Manchester United he wants to leave – but Ralf Rangnick tells him to forget transfer as no one has made an offer

What We Learned From Week 16 in the N.F.L.

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The A.F.C. East Is Still Josh Allen’s Division

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Wonder goals from Leandro Trossard and Neal Maupay secure first win in 12 for Brighton against Brentford

The Jets Have Something to Build On. The Giants Do Not.

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22 goals in four Premier League matches including NINE from Man City and Leicester saw fans reminisce about THAT Boxing Day in 1963 where Liverpool scored six and Manchester United conceded TEN

For the Warriors and the Suns, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like the Playoffs

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The Premier League’s Influence Extends to Title Races Abroad

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Boxing Day 1963 results: When Liverpool scored six, Manchester United conceded six, Fulham netted 10, and Tottenham had an eight-goal thriller

For This College Basketball Team, It Pays to Hit the Road

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Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard will not be at Premier League game against Chelsea due to COVID and will be also absent from dugout for Leeds fixture

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard will not be at Premier League game against Chelsea due to COVID and will be also absent from dugout for Leeds fixture

The N.B.A.’s Early Breakout Stars

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Chelsea fans gave Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard standing ovation after years of abuse, but Liverpool legend fired one last dig in return

Chelsea fans gave Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard standing ovation after years of abuse, but Liverpool legend fired one last dig in return

Sir Alex Ferguson was so angry after Cup final win he didn’t let Aberdeen players’ wives on team bus, Manchester United legend Gary Neville reveals how he made losing not an option

What to Watch For in N.F.L.’s Christmas Day Games

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A transfer request, death threats, and burnt Liverpool shirts – Chelsea nearly signed Steven Gerrard twice but Jose Mourinho is glad it never happened

Not even world record could make Arsenal hero Jack Wilshere wear a Tottenham shirt in hilarious talkSPORT prank

Diogo Jota’s impact praised by Jack Wilshere and Darren Bent who say the Liverpool man has moved ahead of Roberto Firmino and has cemented himself in attack alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane

Our Favorite Sports Photos of 2021

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Compared to Thierry Henry, Golden Boy winner, and most expensive teenager – now Anthony Martial is facing Manchester United exit and transfer to relegation battlers Newcastle

Aston Villa star Matty Cash on Steven Gerrard’s ‘presence’ and sheds light on Poland training sessions with Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski

Man City dominant when leading but Liverpool boast unwanted record… the last ten Premier League leaders at Christmas and what happened next

‘You’d get rid of anyone to take Erling Haaland’, says talkSPORT host, who urges Manchester United and Liverpool to consider replacing Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah for Borussia Dortmund hotshot

At Memphis, Virus Setbacks and Mixed Play Put High Hopes in Doubt

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Everton transfer confirmed with Vitaliy Mykolenko to join in £17m deal as potential Lucas Digne replacement, with Dynamo Kiev manager ‘glad’ full-back is leaving

Smart Acca tips Brighton, Man United, Tottenham, Man City and Liverpool all to win in the Premier League this Christmas weekend

Real Madrid ‘monitoring’ Joe Gomez but Virgil van Dijk tips Liverpool ace to replace him and partner Ibrahima Konate in Reds defence

Mikel Arteta issues strong statement against Premier League games played behind closed doors as Arsenal boss says sport ‘not same without fans’ and declares the ‘competition is lost’ with empty stadiums

Liverpool assistant Pepijn Lijnders says it’s ‘absurd’ to continue with hectic Premier League schedule and insists ‘players should come first’

Manchester United legend Ji-Sung Park was a ‘guard dog’ who halted Andrea Pirlo and could have stopped Lionel Messi – and now he begins coaching career with QPR

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson compared to Cafu and Roberto Carlos as Manchester United legend Gary Neville says ‘transformational’ Liverpool duo are ‘joy to watch’

Doctor reveals how Manchester United legend Roy Keane spread festive joy with incredible gesture for children at Irish hospital – ‘It was a Christmas miracle!’

Liverpool assistant Pepijn Lijnders says it’s ‘absurd’ to continue with hectic Premier League schedule and insists ‘players should come first’

Doctor reveals how Manchester United legend Roy Keane spread festive joy with incredible gesture for children at Irish hospital – ‘It was a Christmas miracle!’

Phil Foden ‘isn’t great yet’, says Dean Saunders, but Andy Goldstein insists Man City youngster could achieve more than Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer to become England’s ‘greatest ever’ player

Launching Themselves Toward Beijing

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Europa Conference League exit is as ‘Spursy’ as it gets but Arsenal’s form and Antonio Conte’s history with Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Milan shows it could hugely benefit Tottenham

Former Southampton star Dusan Tadic beats record Lionel Messi had held since 2011 as Ajax man gets 37th assist of 2021

Covid postponements are roiling the sports world.

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Greatest ever? Man City break three long-standing records for top-flight wins, goals and away victories in calendar year – but how do they compare to legendary Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United teams of old?

Greatest ever? Man City break three long-standing records for top-flight wins, goals and away victories in calendar year – but how do they compare to legendary Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United teams of old?

Arsenal and Man City-linked Dusan Vlahovic equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning Serie A goal record and is set to leave Fiorentina after rejecting ‘biggest’ contract in club’s history

Luis Suarez calls Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone an ‘a******’ as he enters his longest scoring drought since 2007 with damaging defeat against Sevilla

Premier League clubs to hold meeting on Monday over whether fixtures from December 28-30 should be postponed amid spread of Omicron COVID variant

Premier League clubs to hold meeting on Monday over whether fixtures from December 28-30 should be postponed amid spread of Omicron COVID variant

Jurgen Klopp tells referee Paul Tierney ‘I only have problems with you’ as Harry Kane avoids ‘definite’ red card for tackle on Andy Robertson – but Tottenham star says he won the ball

Jurgen Klopp tells referee Paul Tierney ‘I only have problems with you’ as Harry Kane avoids ‘definite’ red card for tackle on Andy Robertson – but Tottenham star says he won the ball

Harry Kane and Andy Robertson score, but Tottenham star escapes red card for late tackle and Liverpool star is sent off in thrilling contest

Harry Kane and Andy Robertson score, but Tottenham star escapes red card for late tackle and Liverpool star is sent off in thrilling contest

Saul once netted a Lionel Messi-esque goal for Atletico Madrid, now he is a bit-part loanee for Chelsea, whose fans cannot believe is the same player

Harry Kane wasn’t given red card for tackle that ‘could’ve broken Andy Robertson’s leg’ ‘because he’s England captain’ as referee Paul Tierney is accused of ‘bottling it’

‘Pint with Ray Parlour’ transformed Gabriel Martinelli, he helped create astonishing Arsenal statistic as wonderkids Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka prove they don’t need Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal bench allegedly racially abused by Leeds fan during win at Elland Road as Mikel Arteta confirms incident reported

Leeds told to axe ‘stubborn’ Marcelo Bielsa, given relegation warning and Gabby Agbonlahor ‘baffled’ why fans applauded after Arsenal defeat

Granit Xhaka accused of ‘losing his head’ with ‘very, very nasty’ challenge against Leeds star Raphinha leaving pundits baffled as he walks away scot free

Former Chelsea star pinpoints what has gone wrong for Thomas Tuchel with Ben Chilwell, N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic massive losses, while Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner underperform

Gabriel Martinelli proves Arsenal don’t need Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Mikel Arteta’s side inflict more misery on Leeds

Mets Hire Buck Showalter as Manager

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Ben Brereton Diaz could leave Blackburn in January, admits Tony Mowbray as Leeds, Brighton and Sevilla are linked with transfer for Chile forward

All Premier League games ‘to be shown live on TV’ should matches go behind closed doors again amid Omicron coronavirus variant spread

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s Liverpool renaissance has made Jurgen Klopp ‘really happy’ with former Arsenal star in ‘a good place’ after previous injury hell

All Premier League games ‘to be shown live on TV’ should matches go behind closed doors again amid Omicron coronavirus variant spread

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s Liverpool renaissance has made Jurgen Klopp ‘really happy’ with former Arsenal star in ‘a good place’ after previous injury hell

Arsenal warned selling Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be difficult as striker’s attitude change against Manchester United revealed

Arsenal vs Leeds: Winding up Martin Keown, FA investigations and David O’Leary’s revenge – the nasty rivalry these two Premier League clubs once had

Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool team are ready to play Tottenham, but hits out at a lack of transparency from Manchester United and Spurs

U.S. Olympic Leader Calls On China to Investigate Star’s Allegations

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Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool team are ready to play Tottenham, but hits out at a lack of transparency from Manchester United and Spurs

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Martin Odegaard is close to his ‘best level’ and gives Nicolas Pepe update

Jake Paul’s Boxing Spectacle Rolls On With Tyron Woodley Rematch

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Martin Odegaard is close to his ‘best level’ and gives Nicolas Pepe update

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admits he may be forced to do ‘crazy stuff’ and start N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic as midfield woes worsen with Jorginho and Ruben Loftus-Cheek ‘in pain’

Everton set to sign Ukranian star Vitaliy Mykolenko with Lucas Digne poised for January exit after Rafa Benitez fall-out

Virgil van Dijk and Romelu Lukaku among absentees as Liverpool and Chelsea reveal players out due to COVID-19 amid hundreds of empty seats at Stamford Bridge

Virgil van Dijk and Romelu Lukaku among absentees as Liverpool and Chelsea reveal players out due to COVID-19 amid hundreds of empty seats at Stamford Bridge

What to Know About C.T.E. in Football

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England get Nations League GROUP OF DEATH with Italy and Germany, Wales face Belgium and Netherlands, and Scotland go head-to-head with Republic of Ireland

What to Know About C.T.E. in Football

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Alexis Sanchez could replace Sergio Aguero as Barcelona ‘consider re-signing’ former Arsenal and Manchester United forward

Manchester United sent scout to watch Leeds No.1 Illan Meslier after deeming 21-year-old best young goalkeeper in Premier League… only to see him concede seven against Man City

Wayne Rooney’s Land Rover scrawled with ‘w****r’ and ‘lose weight’ messages as Derby manager receives abuse for parking incident

Kieran Trippier’s spot in England World Cup squad would be in jeopardy if he makes ‘incredible decision’ to sign for Newcastle says Simon Jordan

Covid Outbreak Among Cleveland Browns Continues N.F.L. Surge

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Arsenal and Manchester United target Dusan Vlahovic has rejected ‘highest contract offer in Fiorentina history’ to put Premier League giants on alert with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang future in doubt

Arsenal and Manchester United target Dusan Vlahovic has rejected ‘highest contract offer in Fiorentina history’ to put Premier League giants on alert with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang future in doubt

Loris Karius about to swap Liverpool for worst team in Europe’s top five leagues but three Premier League clubs including Newcastle make up top 10 list

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joins long list of cursed Arsenal captains, with the likes of Robin van Persie and William Gallas failing to honour an armband worn proudly by Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joins long list of cursed Arsenal captains, with the likes of Robin van Persie and William Gallas failing to honour an armband worn proudly by Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira

Chelsea boost as Trevoh Chalobah and N’Golo Kante return to training and Ben Chilwell partakes in light fitness session with Blues hoping left-back can return in mid-January

Chelsea boost as Trevoh Chalobah and N’Golo Kante return to training and Ben Chilwell partakes in light fitness session with Blues hoping left-back can return in mid-January

Dele Alli to Newcastle on loan in January transfer tipped by Simon Jordan, who tells Tottenham outcast to stop wasting his life

Dele Alli to Newcastle on loan in January transfer tipped by Simon Jordan, who tells Tottenham outcast to stop wasting his life

Burnley manager Sean Dyche gives January transfer window update and hails the impact of summer signing Maxwel Cornet

Manchester City v Leeds live commentary and team news: Pep Guardiola’s side out to extend lead at the top of the Premier League against Marcelo Bielsa’s injury-hit team – kick off time, latest news and talkSPORT coverage

Barcelona target triple transfer swoop for Chelsea stars Christian Pulisic, Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta

Mohamed Salah targets record-equaling strike as Liverpool talisman aims to heap further misery on Newcastle United at Anfield

Pep Guardiola eyeing 500th goal as Man City boss against Leeds to become manager to do so in fewest games beating Liverpool rival Jurgen Klopp

Rafael Benitez at Everton ‘always destined to end in turmoil’, says Danny Murphy, who says ex-Liverpool boss won’t be able to make fans happy and points out player fallout trend

Will Leicester City v Tottenham go ahead following COVID-19 outbreak that meant last two fixtures against Stade Rennais in Europa Conference League and Brighton in Premier League were postponed?

All TEN Premier League games live on talkSPORT this week including Brentford v Man United, Arsenal v West Ham and Liverpool v Newcastle

Premier League reports record number of positive coronavirus tests, with fixtures over Christmas period in danger of being postponed

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on last chance at Arsenal, says Danny Murphy who urges Mikel Arteta to axe striker as captain after latest ‘disciplinary breach’

Premier League Power Price: Get Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool each to win by 2 goals or more at 6/1 with Paddy Power

Ben Brereton Diaz could leave Blackburn in January, admits Tony Mowbray as Leeds, Brighton and Sevilla are linked with transfer for Chile forward

Manchester City v Leeds live commentary and team news: Pep Guardiola’s side out to extend lead at the top of the Premier League against Marcelo Bielsa’s injury-hit team – kick off time, latest news and talkSPORT coverage

Barcelona target triple transfer swoop for Chelsea stars Christian Pulisic, Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on last chance at Arsenal, says Danny Murphy who urges Mikel Arteta to axe striker as captain after latest ‘disciplinary breach’

Confront the Obvious: The Jets Are Bad

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Julianna Peña’s Upset of Amanda Nunes Shakes Up the U.F.C.

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Aaron Ramsdale tipped to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Arsenal captain ollowing latest heroics against Southampton, but ‘too early’ for Bukayo Saka to succeed under-fire Gunners skipper

Conor Gallagher’s magnificent season continues as Chelsea loanee inspires Crystal Palace to superb victory over Everton and pressure mounts on Rafael Benitez

West Ham fans sing ‘Barcelona, we’re coming for you’ but fail to beat Burnley in the Premier League

Piers Morgan reveals text message Cristiano Ronaldo sent to him after scoring twice against Arsenal in 3-2 Manchester United win

Champions League last 16 draw: Date, UK start time, how to watch and qualified teams – Man United, Liverpool and Man City among seeded sides for next round, Chelsea unseeded going into knockout rounds

West Ham fans sing ‘Barcelona, we’re coming for you’ but fail to beat Burnley in the Premier League

McCollum on Simmons Trade Rumors, Vaccines and Blazers Firing

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Cristiano Ronaldo fires in penalty to give Manchester United win over Norwich but concerns over Victor Lindelof holding chest before being substituted

Cristiano Ronaldo fires in penalty to give Manchester United win over Norwich but concerns over Victor Lindelof holding chest before being substituted

Arsenal’s potential Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang replacement Dusan Vlahovic joins Cristiano Ronaldo on exclusive list as Fiorentina president reveals transfer stance on in-demand striker

Arsenal’s potential Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang replacement Dusan Vlahovic joins Cristiano Ronaldo on exclusive list as Fiorentina president reveals transfer stance on in-demand striker

Norwich vs Manchester United live commentary: Ralf Rangnick names unchanged side as Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Red Devils against Premier League bottom side – Alex Telles hits crossbar as Hanley picks up injury

Gary Neville hits back at Mino Raiola over Manchester United dig as agent speaks out with latest comments on Erling Haaland’s future

Cristiano Ronaldo begrudgingly bought entire Juventus squad iMacs after getting sent off on Champions League debut, as ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny reveals he ‘argued’ against forfeit

Chelsea snatch last-gasp victory over Leeds and old rivals clash at full-time after rowdy five-goal thriller with two Jorginho penalties

No Aubameyang, no problem as Arsenal overcome slump to cruise past sorry-looking Southampton without problematic captain

Steven Gerrard denied happy return to Anfield as Mohamed Salah penalty sees Liverpool edge to win over Aston Villa

Manchester United legend Ji-sung Park says Tottenham forward Heung-min Son would thrive at Old Trafford but jokes Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn’t give up No.7 shirt for South Korean

Jorginho to play through pain and Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku in attack – how Chelsea could line-up for must-win clash against Leeds as Blues look to bounce back from dip in form

Legends Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp scored first Arsenal goals vs Southampton – can Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bounce back in latest Premier League showdown?

Steven Gerrard’s last Liverpool line-up had Barcelona flop Philippe Coutinho, Raheem Sterling, Emre Can, and Jordon Ibe, now he face superstars like Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane

Jorginho to play through pain and Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku in attack – how Chelsea could line-up for must-win clash against Leeds as Blues look to bounce back from dip in form

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner likens F1 title race to ‘Squid Game’ as Mercedes’ Toto Wolff says ‘may the best team win’ ahead of Max Verstappen showdown with Lewis Hamilton

Willy Caballero set to be handed Southampton debut against Arsenal just five days after signing for Saints, with 40-year-old signed to cover for injured Alex McCarthy and Fraser Forster

Brighton vs Tottenham postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak at Spurs, which also forced Europa Conference League fixture with Rennes to be rearranged

Chelsea star Sam Kerr praised by Simon Jordan for dealing with ‘nitwit’ pitch invader – but Emma Hayes’ calls for more protection of players echoed by ex-Crystal Palace chief

Willy Caballero set to be handed Southampton debut against Arsenal just five days after signing for Saints, with 40-year-old signed to cover for injured Alex McCarthy and Fraser Forster

What to Watch This Weekend

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Thomas Frank backs Rico Henry for England selection and feels Brentford left-back is on Gareth Southgate’s radar

Chelsea face daunting Champions League tie after last-gasp Zenit St Petersburg stunner despite Kepa Arrizabalaga and Timo Werner heroics as Blues finish second in Group H

West Ham manager David Moyes backs incoming vaccine passports for football fans and insists ‘I would want to sit next to someone who is vaccinated’

Manchester United v Young Boys LIVE: talkSPORT updates and team news from Old Trafford as Ralf Rangnick to ring changes ahead of first Champions League clash

A Diplomatic Boycott Is a Start. Sponsors Should Act Next.

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New Liverpool line-up with Jude Bellingham and Paulo Dybala up front – but it may only happen if Jurgen Klopp decides to SELL star player Mohamed Salah

New Liverpool line-up with Jude Bellingham and Paulo Dybala up front – but it may only happen if Jurgen Klopp decides to SELL star player Mohamed Salah

For the Giants, It’s Always Fourth-and-Too-Far

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AC Milan labelled a ‘disgrace’ and ’embarrassing’ by Jason Cundy for making Liverpool ace Nat Phillips ‘look like Maldini’ as ex-Chelsea ace asks – ‘How bad is the rest of Europe?’

Luis Suarez goes from tears to joy as Atletico Madrid victory over Porto descends into chaos with three red cards and Diego Simeone at centre of brawl

Sebastien Haller equals Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring in every group stage match of the Champions League and overtakes ex-Chelsea star Eden Hazard after six matches

Champions League permutations: Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool and Manchester City prepare for matchday six as group stage reaches climax

Champions League permutations: Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool and Manchester City prepare for matchday six as group stage reaches climax

Barcelona on the brink and can Ibra inspire AC Milan? The Prem teams are through, but there’s still LOADS to be excited about Champions League return

Tottenham and Antonio Conte dealt huge blow as six players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of busy festive schedule

The Elusive Truth Behind the Attack on a French Soccer Star

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Tottenham and Antonio Conte dealt huge blow as six players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of busy festive schedule

A Baseball Man Who Was Best Viewed in Total

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Like Phil Neville was for tackle on Cristiano Ronaldo, Ben Godfrey was lucky to avoid punishment but that, that drive plus character and quality of Everton’s forwards may have kickstarted their season

Like Phil Neville was for tackle on Cristiano Ronaldo, Ben Godfrey was lucky to avoid punishment but that, that drive plus character and quality of Everton’s forwards may have kickstarted their season

Everton put VAR disappointment behind them as they come back to beat Arsenal – but should Ben Godfrey have been sent off for standing on Takehiro Tomiyasu’s face?

Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu scarred after Ben Godfrey stands on his face – but Everton star avoids punishment despite VAR check

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard set for hostile reception as Aston Villa get Manchester United away in FA Cup, non-league Chesterfield rewarded with trip to Chelsea

Claude Humphrey, Pillar of N.F.L. Falcons’ ‘Grits Blitz,’ Dies at 77

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Gervonta Davis Bests a Rival While Burnishing His Star Power

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Everton v Arsenal LIVE updates: Team news as fans plan Goodison Park walkout in 27th minute as under-pressure Rafa Benitez targets victory against Mikel Arteta’s side in Premier League clash

Jurgen Klopp relaxed about Mohamed Salah’s contract situation as Liverpool star welcomes reported interest from Barcelona

Phil Foden the joint-most valuable forward under 23 years old, alongside Borussia Dortmund phenomenon Erling Haaland and Real Madrid ace Vinicius Jr, but Kylian Mbappe is only half the Man City star’s value

Top five funniest goal celebrations featuring Jimmy Bullard and Paul Gascoigne after Chesterfield mock Paul Scholes with toe-biting after scoring in FA Cup win over Salford

Jude Bellingham ‘wrong’ for post-match comments about referee and Borussia Dortmund starlet ‘should be put in place’ for remarks, says Simon Jordan

Everton v Arsenal LIVE updates: Team news as fans plan Goodison Park walkout in 27th minute as under-pressure Rafa Benitez targets victory against Mikel Arteta’s side in Premier League clash

Jurgen Klopp relaxed about Mohamed Salah’s contract situation as Liverpool star welcomes reported interest from Barcelona

From a heated Leeds director to Fred’s son celebrating at Old Trafford – the best of the weekend socials

Newcastle want former Liverpool target Sven Botman as their first major transfer under new owners with Manchester United star Jesse Lingard deal also backed

Champions League last 16 draw: When will it be held and who has qualified? Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City secure spot in knockout stages

Jude Bellingham investigated by German police for explosive referee comments after Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich as England star drags up ‘match-fixing’ past

Jamie O’Hara doubles down on bold Tottenham Champions League prediction and backs Antonio Conte to win a trophy

Jamie O’Hara doubles down on bold Tottenham Champions League prediction and backs Antonio Conte to win a trophy

Aaron Ramsdale reveals he disabled social media notifications after seeing ‘backlash’ from fans following transfer to Arsenal from Sheffield United

Aaron Ramsdale reveals he disabled social media notifications after seeing ‘backlash’ from fans following transfer to Arsenal from Sheffield United

Mohamed Salah puts pressure Liverpool to solve contract issue and admits Barcelona transfer interest ‘makes me happy’

Rangnick era at Manchester United starts with win, Brands leaves Everton as director of football, Salah reiterates Liverpool contract situation in hands of management – LIVE football news and gossip

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Ralf Rangnick got has Manchester United tenure off to a winning start as his side beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Sunday.

The German has not had long to work with his players, but his influence was already having an effect and even praised Cristiano Ronaldo’s work off the ball.

Everton confirmed last night that Marcel Brands had left as director of football having been involved in £300million of spending during his three-and-a-half years at the club.

The Toffees are in action tonight as Rafa Benitez’s side host Arsenal in the Premier League.

We’ll also keep you bang across all the latest transfer rumours with one month to go until the start of the January window.

A number of players will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs unless their current employers can agree fresh terms…

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Rangnick era at Manchester United starts with win, Brands leaves Everton as director of football, Salah reiterates Liverpool contract situation in hands of management – LIVE football news and gossip

talkSPORT.com brings you all the latest football news, views and gossip.

Ralf Rangnick got has Manchester United tenure off to a winning start as his side beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Sunday.

The German has not had long to work with his players, but his influence was already having an effect and even praised Cristiano Ronaldo’s work off the ball.

Everton confirmed last night that Marcel Brands had left as director of football having been involved in £300million of spending during his three-and-a-half years at the club.

The Toffees are in action tonight as Rafa Benitez’s side host Arsenal in the Premier League.

We’ll also keep you bang across all the latest transfer rumours with one month to go until the start of the January window.

A number of players will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs unless their current employers can agree fresh terms…

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