Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester CitySacked in the morning?! Pep's City flops sink to new lowErling Haaland was anonymous in attack and Ilkay Gundogan was tortured in midfield in a third defeat in a row for the flailing champions
J. GrealishManchester CityFuming Grealish clashes with wind-up merchant MartinezTensions boiled over just before the half-time as Man City trailed Aston Villa 1-0, with Jack Grealish involved in an altercation with Emi Martinez.
AFPE. MarescaChelseaMaresca opens door for two January exitsChelsea boss Enzo Maresca has opened the door for two out-of-favour squad members — Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka — to leave in January.
AFPP. PogbaManchester UnitedPogba speaks out after brother convicted of extortionPaul Pogba has broken his silence after his brother Mathias and the midfielder's childhood friends were convicted of blackmailing him.
Getty ImagesV. OsimhenParis Saint-GermainPSG want to pry Osimhen away from Galatasaray in JanuaryVictor Osimhen is reportedly wanted by Paris Saint-Germain as the Parisians try to lure the Napoli loanee away from Galatasaray in January.
Getty Images SportK. WalkerManchester CityWalker DROPPED as Man City suffer another injury blowKyle Walker has been dropped by Pep Guardiola after a run of poor performances culminated in him playacting embarrassingly in the Manchester derby.
Getty Images SportA. PostecoglouTottenhamPostecoglou demands 'more respect' for his work at SpursTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou demanded "more respect" for his work at Spurs amid "dismissive" criticism as he called out pundit Jamie Carragher.
GettyR. JamesChelseaChelsea fans turn on James after message to 'snake' MountBitter Chelsea fans have turned on Reece James after the Blues skipper posted a message of support for Mason Mount on social media.
Getty Images SportP. GuardiolaManchester CityRevealed: Man City to target THREE positions in January windowManchester City will reportedly target three positions in the January window as Pep Guardiola admitted that the club will be active in the market.
AFPJ. MourinhoFenerbahceMourinho to leave Turkey to undergo surgeryFenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho is set to leave Istanbul to undergo surgery for an unspecified health problem he's currently experiencing.
Hulton ArchiveEnglandArsenalEngland mourn death of 1966 World Cup-winning forward EasthamGeorge Eastham, a celebrated figure in English football and a member of England’s historic 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 88.
Getty Images SportP. PogbaTransfersTruth about Pogba's rumoured Man City visit revealedPaul Pogba did not visit Manchester City's training ground despite rumours circulating that he could sign for the club in January.
Getty ImagesNeymarAl HilalNeymar sends message after returning from latest injury at Al-HilalNeymar shared a positive update for his fans after returning from his latest injury at Al-Hilal before heading back to Brazil for Christmas.
GettyManchester CityErling HaalandCould City drop Haaland?! Pep's 'adapt' admissionManchester City boss Pep Guardiola has batted away talk that star striker Erling Haaland could be dropped to try to address his team's slump.
Getty Images/GoalJ. GrealishManchester CityGrealish reveals superstar Elton John 'rings him to catch up'Jack Grealish revealed that superstar Elton John "rings him to catch up" as the Manchester City man admitted to being starstruck on meeting Rihanna.
Getty Images SportManchester CityP. GuardiolaGuardiola reveals when Man City expect 115 charges verdictPep Guardiola has revealed when Manchester City expect the verdict in the high-profile case over alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.
AFPL. ModricK. MbappeMbappe realises Modric has more major titles than his own age🏆Kylian Mbappe was left astonished to realise that his Real Madrid co-star Luka Modric has more major titles to his name than his own age.
GettyH. KaneBayern MunichKane shares message after horrific German market attackHarry Kane has shared an emotional message on social media after news broke of a horrific attack in the German city of Magdeburg.
GOALCULTUREOpinionCulture & Clobber Axis: Yamal's new boots, Rashford & moreGOAL gets the measure of the latest from the football zeitgeist, including new kicks for Barcelona's wonderkid and more trouble for Man City's skipper
GettyMajor League SoccerSan Diego FCUCSB's Duah goes to SDFC as SuperDraft's No. 1 overall pickSan Diego makes first draft selection in its history, picking up UC Santa Barbara standout Duah
GettyM. MountR. JamesJames sends touching message to Mount after latest injury blowChelsea captain Reece James has sent a touching message of support to Mason Mount after the Manchester United star's latest injury setback.
Getty Images SportW. SzczesnyBarcelona'Completely ready' - Szczesny opens up on Barcelona debut delayBarcelona keeper Wojciech Szczesny has opened up on his delayed debut with Hansi Flick's side after coming out of retirement to join the Catalan side.
D. SimeoneBarcelonaSimeone singles out Barca star ahead of Atletico clashAtletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has named a Barcelona star as "one of the best players in La Liga" ahead of their crunch top of the table clash.
Getty Images SportR. AmorimManchester UnitedAmorim's first signing! Man Utd secure deal for Diego LeonManchester United have reportedly secured the first signing of the Ruben Amorim era with the 2025 arrival of Paraguayan starlet Diego Leon.
Getty Images SportM. MudrykChelseaMudryk spotted in Riyadh to support Usyk against FuryChelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been spotted in Saudi Arabia days after his doping ban as he prepares to support Oleksandr Usyk against Tyson Fury.
Getty Images/GOALBayern MunichH. KaneBayern thump Leipzig but Kane left frustrated on returnBayern Munich emphatically bounced back from their shock loss to Mainz with a thumping 5-1 win over RB Leipzig - but Harry Kane was left frustrated.
Getty Images SportA. PostecoglouTottenhamPostecoglou says 'offensive' criticism down to 'silly accent'Ange Postecoglou has slammed the "offensive" comments made towards him and claimed some criticism may be down to his "silly" Australian accent.
Getty Images SportJ. VardyLeicesterVardy learns LANGUAGES to get in heads of his rivalsLeicester City legend Jamie Vardy reportedly learns swear words in the native languages of his rivals to get into their heads during tight clashes.
GettyAnalysisA. RobinsonAmericans Abroad: Dynamic stretch upcoming for U.S. playersGOAL looks at a busy Christmas period for Americans Abroad, especially the dynamics around Pepi, Robinson and McKennie
Getty Images SportM. RashfordManchester UnitedMan Utd open to Rashford loan exit to avoid Sancho repeatManchester United are reportedly considering sending Marcus Rashford out on loan after he suggested an Old Trafford exit is on the cards.