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• Tottenham and Brentford Settle for Goalless Draw on Frank’s Return

  01-01-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tottenham and Brentford Settle for Goalless Draw on Frank’s ReturnBrentford and Tottenham Share Stalemate at GtechTottenham and Brentford drifted into 2026 with a 0-0 draw that felt more like a pause than a statement. On a day shaped by reunion and memory, the football itself struggled to rise above the narrative. Thomas Frank’s return to the Gtech Community Stadium, now in charge of Tottenham after seven formative years with Brentford, brought warmth before kick off but little spark
  
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• Brentford 0-0 Tottenham: Thomas Frank frustrated on return as creative crisis deepens

  01-01-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Brentford 0-0 Tottenham: Thomas Frank frustrated on return as creative crisis deepensTottenham Hotspur’s struggles for fluency showed little sign of easing as they played out a drab goalless draw with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.The result did little for either side, but it was Spurs who left with the greater sense of frustration as another flat performance underlined their lack of momentum.Thomas Frank was afforded a warm reception on his return to his former club, yet sentim
  
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• Real Madrid to be without captain for Real Betis – hope for Spanish Supercup

  01-01-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid to be without captain for Real Betis – hope for Spanish SupercupReal Madrid will be unable to count on their captain Dani Carvajal for their return to action in 2026, with the veteran right-back not quite recovering in time to face Real Betis this weekend. The 33-year-old has missed the majority of the season with a knee injury.Carvajal went down at the start of November after twisting his knee, and underwent surgery to correct the issue. Ruled out initially for two months, it
  
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• Bournemouth and Manchester City reach agreement over Antoine Semenyo transfer

  01-01-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bournemouth and Manchester City reach agreement over Antoine Semenyo transferManchester City have now reached an agreement in principle with Bournemouth over the transfer of Antoine Semenyo, it is being reported.The development marks a decisive breakthrough in a pursuit that has gathered pace over the past week, with Manchester City moving aggressively to secure one of their primary January targets.As has been consistently reported throughout, Pep Guardiola has been keen to add a winger capable
  
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• Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City: Black Cats extend unbeaten home run to snap City’s winning streak

  01-01-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City: Black Cats extend unbeaten home run to snap City’s winning streakManchester City’s winning run was brought to an abrupt halt on Wearside as Sunderland held Pep Guardiola’s side to a disciplined goalless draw at the Stadium of Light.The result prevented City from cutting into the gap at the top of the Premier League table after Arsenal had earlier extended their advantage with a convincing win over Aston Villa.The visitors arrived on the north-eas
  
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• Silva calls for review of head injury treatment rules

  01-01-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fulham manager Marco Silva has called for a review of the rules around players needing treatment for head injuries, after his side conceded a goal when temporarily reduced to 10 men in their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.Referee Tony Harrington asked Jorge Cuenca to leave the pitch for treatment after the Fulham defender appeared to put his hands to his face after being caught by a stray arm of Palace's Henry Devenny.Cuenca was unhappy with the referee's decision, but walked off the pitch before
  
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• 'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'

  01-01-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  As the full-time whistle went at Anfield, a goalless draw against Leeds United prompted some boos from sections of the home support.It was the first time Liverpool had drawn 0-0 under Arne Slot, and the first result of that scoreline in 117 matches in all competitions, since December 2023 against Manchester United.Liverpool had not lost and Slot's side had extended their unbeaten run to eight games. But after a largely dull display, it showed a fanbase sharing their frustrations.Far too often th
  
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• Real Madrid on course for €60m move for teenage midfielder

  01-01-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid on course for €60m move for teenage midfielderReal Madrid appear to have decided that next summer they will indeed move for a midfielder in the summer of 2026, having refrained from doing so the past two summers. Los Blancos were keen to trust in the current options at their disposal in spite of the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, but that looks set to change.Los Blancos are now prioritising a midfielder who can direct proceedings with the ball next summer, following t
  
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• Manchester City hit with double injury blow during Sunderland draw

  01-01-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City hit with double injury blow during Sunderland drawPep Guardiola and Manchester City have been struck with further injury blows on a night when they welcomed back two stars from their respective recovery processes.The goalless draw at the Stadium of Light came at a testing point in City’s season, with Guardiola’s title-chasing squad navigating an increasingly congested fixture list across domestic and European competitions.Having only recently reintegrated key players
  
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• Manchester City 0 Sunderland 0 : City player ratings from a hard-fought match at the Stadium of Light

  01-01-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City 0 Sunderland 0 : City player ratings from a hard-fought match at the Stadium of LightManchester City 0Sunderland 0Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City were held to a nil-all draw by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light tonight. Sunderland more than deserved their point and they were the better team in the first-half. City lifted in the second-half and will be frustrated that a host of good chances were wasted or blocked by some desperate Sunderland defending in the s
  
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• Pep Guardiola reaction: 'It is a mystery' how Man City didn't score against Sunderland

  01-01-2026 23:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pep Guardiola watched helplessly from the bench as Manchester City's six-game winning streak came to an end in terribly frustrating fashion on Thursday, a 0-0 affair away to newly promoted (and 7th-place) Sunderland.SUNDERLAND 0-0 MAN CITY — Video highlights & recapBelow is the latest Pep Guardiola reaction, speaking after Man City failed to score a goal for the first time in 10 Premier League games.Pep Guardiola reaction — What did Man City boss say after drawin Sunderland?What
  
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• Mahrez, Lookman and El Kaabi named in 2025 AFCON group stage best XI

  01-01-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mahrez, Lookman and El Kaabi named in 2025 AFCON group stage best XIThe 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group campaign concluded on Wednesday, and we have selected the best XI of the group stage.Mohamed El Shenawy (Egypt): The 37-year-old goalkeeper stood out in Egypt’s 1-0 victory of South Africa, helping the Pharaohs qualify for the round of 16 with a game to spare.He ranks joint-third for goals prevented and sixth for saves per game.Arsene Kouassi (Burkina Faso): The Lorient left-back has im
  
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• Ake, Cherki And Nunes Get 7.5 | Manchester City Players Rated In Lackluster Draw Vs Sunderland

  01-01-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ake, Cherki And Nunes Get 7.5 | Manchester City Players Rated In Lackluster Draw Vs SunderlandManchester City locked horns with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light earlier tonight as they looked to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Mancunian giants made a decent start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.Pep Guardiola failed to score in the winning goal in the second half and had to settle for a lackluster 0-0 draw away from home.Let&rsquo
  
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• Match Report & Player Ratings: Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City (Premier League)

  01-01-2026 23:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  Match Report & Player Ratings: Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City (Premier League)A frustrating New Year’s Day encounter with Sunderland saw Manchester City held at the Stadium of Light as Arsenal’s advantage at the top of the Premier League table extended to four points. Despite a late onslaught from Pep Guardiola’s side, which saw Josko Gvardiol come agonisingly close on a number of occasions, the points were shared and Sunderland extended their unbeaten run at home to 1
  
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• Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City: Black Cats hold on for plucky point

  01-01-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City dropped a pair of pivotal points on Thursday, as they went away to newly promoted Sunderland and dominated the Black Cats, but couldn't put away their chances and settled for a 0-0 draw to kick off 2026.WATCH — Sunderland v Manchester City full match replayDefender Josko Gvardiol, who was subbed on to replace the injured Nathan Ake in the 3rd minute, led Man City with four shots in the game (all in the second half, just one on target). Sunderland have held less than 42 perc
  
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• Brentford 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Thomas Frank's return goes off without a goal

  01-01-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur kicked the ball back and forth, in the general direction of each other's goal, but ultimately both sides came away without much to show for 90 minutes of running and clattering into one another as Thomas Frank's return to west London ended in a scoreless draw.WATCH — Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur full match replayFrank took over at Spurs in the summer after seven hugely successful seasons at Brentford, leading them to Premier League promotion and establishin
  
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• Vicario And Richarlison Get 7.5 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Brentford

  01-01-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Vicario And Richarlison Get 7.5 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs BrentfordTottenham Hotspur clashed heads with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to secure a good result on the road in the London derby. Spurs made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time interval.Thomas Frank’s men failed to find the opening goal in the second 45 minutes and managed to earn a hard-fought 0-0 draw at the Gtech.L
  
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• Manchester City 0 Sunderland 0: City are held to a draw by Sunderland tonight

  01-01-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City 0 Sunderland 0: City are held to a draw by Sunderland tonightManchester City 0Sunderland 0Manchester City have drawn nil-all with Sunderland tonight at the Stadium of Light. Pep Guardiola made two changes to the starting lineup that beat Nottingham Forest. City were poor in the first-half as Sunderland played exceptionally well throughout the first-half. City upped the ante in the second-half but were left frustrated by Sunderland’s resolute and dogged defending as Pep Guar
  
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• Liverpool's Lamine Yamal is now ready to announce himself

  01-01-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool's Lamine Yamal is now ready to announce himselfLiverpool's own Lamine Yamal is now getting so close to announcing himself. On a sunny day in Budapest, Barcelona's young winger announced himself with what has become a very archetypal goal.Lamina Yamal, then only 15-years-old playing for Spain at the U17 Euros produced a moment of brilliance against France in the semi-final of the competition, cutting in from the right onto his left foot to nestle the ball into the back of the net.A year
  
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• Everton Face Massive Transfer Roadblock As Former Teammate Sabotages Priority Deal: Should Moyes Walk Away Now?

  01-01-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Everton Face Massive Transfer Roadblock As Former Teammate Sabotages Priority Deal: Should Moyes Walk Away Now?Everton’s hopes of signing Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla have run into a major, unexpected problem. The issue involves his old teammate, Loïc Badé. According to a report from Vamos Mi Sevilla, the Spanish club are desperate to make a big sale before June 30 to fix their finances.Everton suffer setbacks in the chase for Juanlu SanchezSo, Sevilla’s bosses are looking
  
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• Pep Guardiola reaction — What did Man City boss say after drawing Sunderland?

  01-01-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pep Guardiola watched helplessly from the bench as Manchester City's six-game winning streak came to an end in terribly frustrating fashion on Thursday, a 0-0 affair away to newly promoted (and 7th-place) Sunderland.SUNDERLAND 0-0 MAN CITY — Video highlights & recapBelow is the latest Pep Guardiola reaction, speaking after Man City failed to score a goal for the first time in 10 Premier League games.Pep Guardiola reaction — What did Man City boss say after drawin Sunderland?We'll
  
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• Thomas Frank reaction — What did Spurs boss say after returning to Brentford?

  01-01-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Thomas Frank returned to Brentford for the first time since becoming Tottenham Hotspur manager in the summer, and everyone agreed they would mark the occasion with a ceremonial exhibition — a 0-0 draw so thoroughly unsatisfying for both sides.BRENTFORD 0-0 SPURS — Video highlights & recapBelow is the latest Thomas Frank reaction, speaking after returning to west London.Thomas Frank reaction — What did Spurs boss say after returning to Brentford?We'll have Frank's post-match
  
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• Lazio nearing move for Villarreal’s Alfonso Pedraza

  01-01-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lazio nearing move for Villarreal’s Alfonso PedrazaLazio are making significant progress in their pursuit of Villarreal left-back Alfonso Pedraza. According to Alfredo Pedullà, the Spaniard has already given his approval for a move to the Italian capital, with negotiations now entering a decisive phase.Pedraza’s long-standing tenure with Villarreal is set to conclude this summer when his contract expires, making him one of the most attractive free-agent opportunities on the ma
  
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• David Lynch’s Three Key Takeaways as Liverpool are held by Leeds United

  01-01-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  David Lynch’s Three Key Takeaways as Liverpool are held by Leeds UnitedArne Slot Under Pressure as Liverpool Frustrated by Leeds United StalemateLiverpool’s goalless draw at Anfield against newly promoted Leeds United raises more questions than it answers, especially for Arne Slot. The performance may have ticked several statistical boxes — 19 shots to 4, 1.96 xG to 0.68 — but as David Lynch noted on his YouTube channel, “Liverpool did control the game, they did dom
  
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• Newcastle United Target €20m Dutch Defender: Is He The Versatile Solution To Fix Howe’s Squad Depth?

  01-01-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Newcastle United Target €20m Dutch Defender: Is He The Versatile Solution To Fix Howe’s Squad Depth?Newcastle United are on the hunt for defensive help. The club want to toughen up their backline for the long haul. According to the Turkish outlet Türkiye Gazetesi, the Magpies have a real interest in Dutch defender Jayden Oosterwolde. They have already reached out to the 24-year-old’s agent to talk through the details of a possible move.Newcastle United want to sign Jayden O
  
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• Why Taty Castellanos’ sale to West Ham would mean the world for Lazio

  01-01-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Why Taty Castellanos’ sale to West Ham would mean the world for LazioLazio’s transfer market has finally been unlocked as the club nears the definitive sale of Valentin ‘Taty’ Castellanos to West Ham. According to Calciomercato, the Argentine striker is set to join the Premier League side for a total fee of €30 million, a figure that represents a vital financial injection for President Claudio Lotito.The significance of this deal goes beyond just the numbers. After s
  
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• Real Madrid star in talks to hire new agent with view to 2026 exit

  01-01-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid star in talks to hire new agent with view to 2026 exitReal Madrid star Rodrygo Goes is in talks with two agents, as he prepares for a potential exit from the club in 2026. The Brazilian forward has had a tough 2025, and will for a second summer in a row will be a candidate to leave the club.The 24-year-old had come off the back of two seasons as a starter for Carlo Ancelotti, but fell out of the starting XI in the final stretch of last season. He has been unable to recover a starting
  
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• Roma continue to want to sell Dovbyk: swap with Napoli’s Lucca deemed unlikely

  01-01-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma continue to want to sell Dovbyk: swap with Napoli’s Lucca deemed unlikelyArtem Dovbyk’s future seems increasingly distant from Roma. According to the British portal, the Giallorossi are also open to the possibility of loaning the Ukrainian striker, a deal that would allow interested clubs to pursue a low-risk deal with a potentially high return. Over the past week, the player’s entourage and several intermediaries have been exploring the European market, particularly in th
  
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• Roma now expected to land Atletico’s Jack Raspadori

  01-01-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma now expected to land Atletico’s Jack RaspadoriRoma are on the verge of finalizing a deal for Giacomo Raspadori from Atletico Madrid, providing Gian Piero Gasperini with a much-needed reinforcement for his attacking department. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the operation is expected to close barring any major last-minute hitches, as the Italian international has already given his approval for the move.The financial details of the transfer involve a paid loan with an option to b
  
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• Everything you NEED to know about Joel Ordonez as Liverpool agree transfer

  01-01-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Everything you NEED to know about Joel Ordonez as Liverpool agree transferJoel Ordonez looks like is going to be the first January signing of the window for Liverpool, here's everything you need to know. A recent report has claimed that Richard Hughes has agreed a deal to sign the Ecuadorean centre-back from Club Brugge.Ordonez has been playing in Belgium for several years now and has over 100 appearances for his current club, which is extremely impressive considering he is just 21-years-old.He'
  
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• Carson joins Portadown after Ballymena departure

  01-01-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Northern Ireland international Josh Carson has joined Portadown after leaving Ballymena United. The 32-year-old midfielder left Ballymena after 18 months at the Showgrounds, when he made the switch from Coleraine.He previously played for Ipswich Town, York City and Linfield, and he won four Northern Ireland caps while playing in England.Currie said he had been a "huge fan" of Carson "for many years", and he has "undoubted pedigree and quality"."He's hungry and I could feel that from him r
  
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• Daniel Farke hails ‘special performance’ as Leeds frustrate lacklustre Liverpool

  01-01-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  After the game that had everything, the match that had nothing. The rewards for either side were the same but, as Liverpool and Leeds reconvened 26 days after a remarkable 3-3 draw and a still more memorable post-match interview, there was no six-goal second half. With Mohamed Salah on a different continent, he was not around to accuse anyone of throwing him under the bus. If a rematch had a historical significance, it lay only in the statistical. In his 84th game in charge, this was Liverpool&r
  
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• Sergio Ramos emerges in shock bid to take over La Liga club

  01-01-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sergio Ramos emerges in shock bid to take over La Liga clubSevilla have been in talks to change ownership for a number of months, but this week the matter has taken an unexpected turn – towards Sergio Ramos. The veteran defender is now reportedly involved in takeover talks for his former club.Coming through at Sevilla before moving to Real Madrid, Ramos had a fraught relationship with the fans of his boyhood club for many years after. Yet he appeared to mend some bridges during a second sp
  
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• Foxes fans' anger 'completely fair' - Cifuentes

  01-01-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Shutterstock Editorial]Marti Cifuentes conceded that Leicester fans' displeasure at Bramall Lane was 'completely fair' after they saw his team slump to a third defeat in four games.The Foxes were outclassed in their 3-1 defeat to Sheffield United, with Jordan James' injury-time goal nothing more than a consolation.Leicester manager Cifuentes told BBC Radio Leicester: "There are certain things I can share with the fans and some things I cannot. What I can say to the fans is I'm sorry that we're
  
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• Atletico Madrid ready to accept Roma’s bid for Raspadori

  01-01-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Atletico Madrid ready to accept Roma’s bid for RaspadoriGiacomo Raspadori will be Gian Piero Gasperini’s first signing since the January transfer window. According to expert Matteo Moretto, there have been new contacts between Roma and Atlético Madrid, and an agreement is increasingly close. The former Napoli striker will join the Giallorossi on loan with an option to buy. Once the agreement between the two clubs is formalized, Roma will need to reach a financial agreement wit
  
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• Roma agree to terms with Zirkzee, still no agreement with United

  01-01-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma agree to terms with Zirkzee, still no agreement with UnitedRoma are serious and aim to make a double attacking move in January. Sporting director Frederic Massara is pushing for Giacomo Raspadori, and the arrival of the Atlético Madrid striker seems imminent, while negotiations with Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee are further behind. As journalist Ben Jacobs revealed in a live broadcast on the “United Stand” YouTube channel, the Dutch striker’s departure is mor
  
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• Liverpool to sign Ordonez - Friday's gossip

  01-01-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool are set to spend £43m on defender Joel Ordonez, Roma want Mohamed Salah back, while Manchester United eye Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jeremy Jacquet.Liverpool are set to sign Club Brugge's Ecuador defender Joel Ordonez, 21, in January for a fee of up to £43m. (Mirror)Roma are keen to re-sign Liverpool's 33-year-old Egypt winger Mohamed Salah but are unlikely to make a move until the summer. (La Repubblica - in Italian, subscription)Manchester United are interested in Crystal P
  
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• 'It was a really dominant performance'

  01-01-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder spoke to BBC Radio Sheffield following their 3-1 win over Leicester City."It was a really dominant performance, against a top group of players, to play like we did from the off and right the way through," he said."Our centre-forwards and wide players caused them problems all evening and we created some really good chances. I am a touch disappointed for the boys – Michael (Cooper) deserved a clean sheet and their goal took a deflection late on."We wrapped
  
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• Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham: What SIlva said

  01-01-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fulham manager Marco Silva, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "They [Crystal Palace] like to be compact, low block, we know first half they would come for the game more, then after they score 10 men behind the ball."But we need to be patient, of course Tom Cairney gave us more quality in terms of decision, passing, making the ball to go inside quicker, it's the reason why he came on, again he showed his quality and what he is capable of. His quality and decision-making is of a very high level."W
  
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• Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham: What Glasner said

  01-01-2026 21:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Two big chance and incredible saves from Henderson. We are in survival mode right now. "As long as the legs did what we wanted them to do we were ok. We didn't give them a lot, we created and scored a nice goal. Then it was a question of time to concede, the pressure increased and we couldn't release from it."I have huge appreciation from the players, I can see their effort. We have so many games and the squad is quite shor
  
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• Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham: Mateta header not enough as Cairney clinches vital New Year point

  01-01-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham: Mateta header not enough as Cairney clinches vital New Year pointCrystal Palace were left to settle for a point as Tom Cairney’s late equaliser denied them a much-needed Premier League win against Fulham at Selhurst Park.Jean-Philippe Mateta’s first-half header looked set to end Palace’s frustrating run until Fulham’s pressure finally told in the closing stages.The draw extended Palace’s winless sequence in the league and underlined the fa
  
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• Rangers Reignite Interest In This Summer Target: Why They Must Get The Deal Done

  01-01-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rangers Reignite Interest In This Summer Target: Why They Must Get The Deal DoneIf a recent report from Record Sport is believed to be true, Rangers are expected to reignite interest in James Penrice in the January window. They were eyeing a summer swoop for the former Hearts left-back, who eventually joined the Greek Super League side AEK Athens for a fee of around £2m.The 27-year-old Scotsman progressed through the academy ranks of Partick Thistle and went on to make more than 100 first-
  
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• Liverpool 0-0 Leeds: What Farke said

  01-01-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Leeds manager Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC MOTD: "It doesn't come along that often that you get a clean sheet and a point at Anfield. We had to defend and suffer but we are newly promoted and came to the defending champions."There's always a special atmosphere on New Year's Day and you could feel that from the crowd but we performed well."The lads defended well and didn't allow clear cut chances. It's always important to be rock-solid against the ball and keep a clean sheet."On Calvert-Lewin st
  
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• Ampadu, Gruev And Justin Get 7 | Leeds United Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Liverpool

  01-01-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ampadu, Gruev And Justin Get 7 | Leeds United Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs LiverpoolLeeds United faced off against Liverpool at Anfield earlier tonight as they focused on securing a good result at home in the Premier League. The Whites made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a 0-0 scoreline.The Yorkshire club controlled the game well in the second half and managed to secure a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Anfield.Let’s take a look at how each Leeds U
  
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• Liverpool 0-0 Leeds: What Slot said

  01-01-2026 21:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool manager Arne Slot, speaking to BBC MOTD: "You would like to start the year with a win but it was difficult. I don't think we were able to play many times through their low block. When we did we didn't have enough bodies in front of goal and others times we were unfortunate."If you look at football then you see two ways of unlocking a low block. You need to pace, you need to be quick and dominate your one-on-one situations or you need a set-piece. We were close with a set-piece through
  
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• Liverpool 0-0 Leeds United: Ekitike nightmare costly as Whites stall Champions’ top four surge

  01-01-2026 21:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool 0-0 Leeds United: Ekitike nightmare costly as Whites stall Champions’ top four surgeLeeds United frustrated Liverpool as the Premier League champions were held to a goalless draw at Anfield in a result that reflected the hosts’ recent stumble.The stalemate was the first 0-0 draw of Arne Slot’s tenure and brought an end to a run of games that had at least produced a goal under the Dutchman.Liverpool dominated possession but struggled to translate control into clear cha
  
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• Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea after 18 months at the club

  01-01-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea after 18 months at the clubEnzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea manager with the club sitting fifth in the Premier League after a poor run of results and a breakdown in relations behind the scenes, as reported by BBC Sport.The 45-year-old departs less than six months after winning the Club World Cup, having also guided Chelsea to a top-four finish and Conference League success last season. However, Chelsea won only one of their final seven league games under Mare
  
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• Top 10 most expensive Serie A January sales of all-time

  01-01-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Top 10 most expensive Serie A January sales of all-timeThe January transfer window is almost upon us, and so here is a reminder of the most expensive sales by Serie A sides in the history of the division.Fiorentina’s sale of Dusan Vlahovic to Juventus in the winter of 2022 remains both the most expensive sale and most expensive signing by a Serie A club. The Serbian is still on the same four-and-a-half year contract that he signed back then, and that deal is now set to expire at the end of
  
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• Real Madrid Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Borussia Dortmund Defender: Good Option For Alonso?

  01-01-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Borussia Dortmund Defender: Good Option For Alonso?In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Real Madrid are keeping a keen eye on Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck. It has been stated that Los Blancos have set their sights on the Germany international as they look to improve their squad this year.Schlotterbeck has enjoyed a solid campaign at the German club as he has put in a string of impressive performances for them on the defensive end of
  
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• 'Now we can give an extra push' - Clement

  01-01-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Norwich City boss Philippe Clement was proud of his side's improved physicality as they made it three wins from their last five games by beating Queens Park Rangers.Josh Sargent and Jovon Makama were on target in the second half and the Canaries are now only one point behind Portsmouth, the team immediately above the relegation places. "It's a difficult place to come because the pitch makes it hard to play the football we normally want to play, so that's a very positive point that
  
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