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Ollie Watkins has hailed Aston Villa boss Unai Emery as a "tactical genius" following the forward's match-winning brace against Chelsea. The 29-year-old came off the bench shortly before the hour mark when the Blues were a goal to the good but two clinical finishes secured the visitors a 2-1 comeback win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. While he changed the game, Watkins admitted that Emery's tactical tweaks made it possible.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are ready to push Manchester City all the way for the Premier League title as both teams continue to slug it out at the top of the table. The Gunners were momentarily replaced at the summit following City’s late victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, before the north Londoners reclaimed top spot following their win over Brighton and Hove Albion later in the day.

Aston Villa equalled a centuries-old club record as Unai Emery’s side came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. A second-half double from Ollie Watkins cancelled out Joao Pedro’s opener and inspired the Villans to an 11th consecutive victory in a remarkable feat which has left fans dreaming of big things this season.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has backed Florian Wirtz to continue finding the back of the net after the midfielder finally scored his first goal for the club in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Germany star ended his painful wait for a maiden goal in red as the Merseysiders moved into the top four with a tight victory at Anfield.

Rayan Cherki has opened up about borrowing Erling Haaland’s goalscoring role - and his celebration - as the Manchester City midfielder produced a match-winning performance against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The France international continued his remarkable form for Pep Guardiola’s side, who secured their eighth successive victory in all competitions with a 2-1 win at the City Ground.

Monterrey are reportedly moving closer to a key addition for the Clausura 2026, having reached a preliminary agreement with MLS side FC Cincinnati for the transfer of winger Luca Orellano. The Argentine attacker built a solid spell in the league, totaling 77 appearances while contributing 15 goals and 11 assists, numbers that underline his attacking impact.

Paul Scholes has named his worst ever team-mate during his long career at Manchester United, tearing the culprit apart for his lack of professionalism. Scholes spent 20 seasons with the Red Devils, winning 12 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues. He shared a dressing room with the likes of Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney but not every player impressed him.

Cristiano Ronaldo starred with a brace on Saturday night as Al-Nassr registered a record 10th consecutive win in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese legend scored twice, while Joao Felix added a third, as the Saudi giants beat Al Akhdoud 3-0 and increased their lead over Al-Hilal at the top of the table to four points after collecting 30 from their first 10 outings in the 2025-26 campaign.

Rayan Cherki has revealed he had Erling Haaland's blessing when he mimicked the Norwegian's iconic lotus celebration after firing Manchester City to victory at Nottingham Forest. The Frenchman's 83rd-minute strike gave City a sixth straight Premier League victory to keep the pressure on Arsenal in the title race after a hard-fought contest with Sean Dyche's side.

Manchester United have usurped Arsenal as the Premier League's set-piece kings after their 1-0 win over Newcastle United. Patrick Dorgu's stunning volley secured Ruben Amorim's side a vital three points, a result that saw them surge up to fifth in the Premier League. The Gunners are renowned for scoring from corners, free-kicks, and throw-ins but now the Red Devils have surpassed them in that regard.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has hailed goalkeeper Senne Lammens as an "absolute lifesaver" and backed the summer signing to be a first-team regular for the next decade. The 23-year-old swapped Royal Antwerp for United in September and has made a steady start at Ruben Amorim's side. And after keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Boxing Day, Ferdinand has waxed lyrical about the Belgian.

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Ayden Heaven has lifted the lid on Ruben Amorim's formation change after Manchester United's 1-0 win over Newcastle on Friday night. Patrick Dorgu's stunning first half strike at Old Trafford was enough to secure all the spoils as United returned to winning ways at the Magpies' expense on Boxing Day. The victory saw Amorim's side go level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea.

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Sebastián Córdova has reportedly found a new challenge in Liga MX. The 28-year-old midfielder is set to join reigning champions Toluca after his contract with Tigres expired, giving him a fresh opportunity to rediscover his best form. The move strengthens the Diablos Rojos as they chase an unprecedented third straight title.

Club América have entered a new era after announcing the sale of a 49 percent stake to global investment firm General Atlantic in a deal valuing the club at $490 million. The partnership aims to accelerate growth and innovation ahead of the Clausura 2026, while Grupo Ollamani retains control and the club’s identity remains unchanged.

Gary Neville singled out one Manchester United player for praise after the Red Devils ground out a 1-0 win over Newcastle but was critical of Ruben Amorim for his surprising changes late on in the game. Patrick Dorgu's brilliant volley gave United the lead in an excellent first-half display but the hosts had their backs against the wall after the break and had to dig deep to see out the win.

Wrexham’s players could barely contain their pride after producing one of the comebacks of the Championship season, roaring back from two goals down to beat Sheffield United in an eight-goal Boxing Day thriller. From James McClean’s blunt verdict to emotional post-match reactions, the Red Dragons’ belief and unity were on full display at a raucous Stok Cae Ras.

Manchester United fans were left in awe at Patrick Dorgu after the youngster scored his first goal for the club with a brilliant volley against Newcastle United. The 21-year-old joined the Red Devils last January but hasn't quite hit the heights many would have hoped at Old Trafford. But he achieved lift-off at United with a terrific strike against the Magpies on Boxing Day.

Kieffer Moore was the match-winner for Wrexham as the striker scored twice to sink former club Sheffield United in a thrilling Boxing Day bonanza at the Racecourse. The Blades led 3-1 in the first half following a Moore error in his own box but a stunning comeback saw Phil Parkinson's side steal all three points in a 5-3 victory, which begun with an audacious Patrick Bamford backheel flick for the visitors and ended with Josh Windass powering home a penalty to complete the turnaround.

After a standout season with Tigres, Ángel Correa has drawn interest beyond Liga MX. Despite being settled in Monterrey and among the league’s top earners, the 30-year-old Argentine forward is reportedly now on Inter Miami’s radar as the club explores ambitious ways to bolster its squad ahead of the 2026 MLS season.

Mikel Arteta has recalled feeling “hacked off” over Declan Rice’s red card in Arsenal’s draw with Brighton last season - but the head coach is pleased his side’s disciplinary issues are now behind them ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides. The Gunners are looking to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table when they welcome the Seagulls to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Erling Haaland issued a cheeky two-word jibe in the direction of Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City manager warned his players not to overindulge on Christmas Day. The Norway international’s playful response comes after the City head coach delivered his stern ultimatum ahead of the Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Diogo Jota’s two sons will accompany the matchday mascots when the late striker’s former clubs Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers meet at Anfield on Saturday. The Premier League fixture is the first time the two teams have met since the Portugal international died - alongside his brother Andre Silva - in a car crash in the Spanish province of Zamora in July.