Matchday LIVE: Wolves draw Chelsea, Man City batter Newcastle, Tottenham draw Liverpool, Real Madrid held

Here is how Son restored parity for Spurs shortly after Liverpool had edged in front, and how Andy Robertson was given his marching orders...<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🎙️ "Can Son get there first? HE HAS DONE! It's 2-2!" Spurs bring it level again through Heung-min Son! Andrew Roberston who had put <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> in front before the equaliser sees a straight red card for a tackle on Emerson Royal🟥 This game 🤯 📺 Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTLIV</a> live on Sky Sports PL <a href="https://t.co/jLSddv34Ma">pic.twitter.com/jLSddv34Ma</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1472631237542129669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cheers, Son has scored and we're level! What. A. Match. 📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/peacocktv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@peacockTV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTLIV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/T2XoeJURQ9">pic.twitter.com/T2XoeJURQ9</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1472629679752368134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Son strike and Robertson red

Here is how Jota restored parity at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">LEVEL! 👊 Diogo Jota equalises for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> with a header 🔴 📺 Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTLIV</a> live on Sky Sports PL <a href="https://t.co/z3uDuHSzHV">pic.twitter.com/z3uDuHSzHV</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1472614644435111947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here is Jota's goal from before halftime which leveled the match t 1-1 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTLIV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/C30G7nncrv">pic.twitter.com/C30G7nncrv</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1472622338952867840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Jota nods Liverpool level

Here is how Kane put Spurs in front against Liverpool with a fine finish across Alisson...<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">KANE!! ⚪ Harry Kane gets first home league goal this season! ⚽ Brilliant from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> 👏 📺 Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTLIV</a> live on Sky Sports PL <a href="https://t.co/r46gd6d8mB">pic.twitter.com/r46gd6d8mB</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1472609579775279106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tottenham strike first and it's Harry Kane with the goal! 📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/peacocktv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@peacockTV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTLIV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/2rjdnOjQIP">pic.twitter.com/2rjdnOjQIP</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1472609989189582849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Kane opens the scoring for Spurs

Raheem Sterling compounds Newcastle United's misery by adding a fourth goal in the closing stages. The England international was served up a chance on a plate after City picked the Magpies apart. It's Newcastle 0-4 Man City.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cancelo ➡️ Jesus ➡️ Sterling ➡️ GOAL Premier League goal number 1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ for Raheem Sterling ⚽ 📺 Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEWMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWMCI</a> live on Sky Sports PL <a href="https://t.co/xrAfNGqfeh">pic.twitter.com/xrAfNGqfeh</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1472594297258184705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It's four for Manchester City, and this time it's Sterling! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEWMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWMCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/4tj0hjWK8c">pic.twitter.com/4tj0hjWK8c</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1472594127112048645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: GOAL! Sterling makes it four!

That'll be the end of Newcastle's fight-back then. Man City's lead has been extended to three goals thanks to a Riyad Mahrez volley. After a VAR check for offside, the goal is ruled valid. Zinchenko's cross was sublime and Mahrez struck it first time.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ONE TOUCH 👌 A great ball in from Oleksandr Zinchenko and Riyad Mahrez volleys it in for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a>'s third 🔵 📺 Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEWMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWMCI</a> live on Sky Sports PL <a href="https://t.co/o2RYGgTwev">pic.twitter.com/o2RYGgTwev</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1472589058899529729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mahrez makes it 3-0 for Manchester City!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEWMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWMCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/Mxo9igkKyK">pic.twitter.com/Mxo9igkKyK</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1472588934354018313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: GOAL! Mahrez adds a third for City

Man City double their lead through a stupendous strike from Joao Cancelo! The Portuguese full-back skipped past Joe Willock and buried it from just outside the box. A fantastic goal. Newcastle 0-2 Man City. The Magpies are sinking...Check the goal out!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WHAT A GOAL!! 🤩 João Cancelo doubles <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a>'s lead with a sensational strike ☄️ 📺 Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEWMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWMCI</a> live on Sky Sports PL <a href="https://t.co/JtqRGhBVbg">pic.twitter.com/JtqRGhBVbg</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1472575242518282247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Joao Cancelo finishes off a beautiful run with an even better finish. 😍 Manchester City lead 2-0 📺: NBCSN <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEWMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWMCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/pp3wUP4CQu">pic.twitter.com/pp3wUP4CQu</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1472575571880251395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: GOAL! Wonderful strike Cancelo!

That didn't take long. Ruben Dias has give Manchester City an early lead after just five minutes after capitalising on a defensive mix-up. Ciaran Clark and Martin Dubravka were terrible.Could be a long day for Newcastle.It's Newcastle 0-1 Man City. Watch the goal below!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FIVE MINUTES IN ⚡ Ruben Dias puts <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> in front! Horrendous defending from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> 😦 📺 Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEWMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEWMCI</a> live on Sky Sports PL <a href="https://t.co/QlMSl1auAT">pic.twitter.com/QlMSl1auAT</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1472569927072727045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">RUBEEEENNNNNN!! 👑 ⚫️ 0-1 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/CCVQZA6xM8">pic.twitter.com/CCVQZA6xM8</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1472568794174431237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: GOAL! Dias puts Man City ahead!

Chelsea wanted to have today's game against Wolves postponed due to a number of positive Covid-19 cases at the club, but their request was denied.Thomas Tuchel says that they are "a bit angry" about the decision.A Chelsea spokesperson said: "We are deeply disappointed that our application was rejected, as we felt we had a strong case for the postponement of today‘s match on the grounds of players’ health and safety."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-request-postpone-wolves-match-covid-outbreak/blt5b63511159a43d19" target="_blank">Read the full story from our Chelsea correspondent Nizaar Kinsella.</a><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tuchel about facing Wolves: "We are disappointed, we are a bit angry." He further cites concerns of increasing the spread of Covid around in preparing the game in a hotel as a concern, along with injury and lack of match fitness concerns for certain players.— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1472556102445322242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Why was Chelsea's request to postpone refused?

And with that, we come to the close of another edition of GOAL Matchday Live.Routine wins for Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, VAR drama for Liverpool and Milan, hard-fought points for Tottenham and Napoli, and frustrating draws for Chelsea and Real Madrid.You can tell that Pep Guardiola is not on Santa's naughty list this year! Until the next time, thank you for joining us - and have a great week!

Thank you and good bye

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">36 - Real Madrid made 36 shots against Cádiz -nine on target-, the highest tally for any team in a single <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLiga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaLiga</a> game without scoring since, at least, 2003/04 campaign. Misguided. <a href="https://t.co/oagUFPmOnY">pic.twitter.com/oagUFPmOnY</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1472692395875745804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

No way through

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">43 - Kylian Mbappé has scored 43 goals with Paris in all competitions in 2021, only Robert Lewandowski (58 with Bayern Munich) has done better this year. Supersonic. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FEIPSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FEIPSG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoupedeFrance?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoupedeFrance</a> <a href="https://t.co/cfIJUVZaFR">pic.twitter.com/cfIJUVZaFR</a>— OptaJean (@OptaJean) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJean/status/1472691167259148290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mbappe's heroic haul

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">81.95 - Real Madrid registered 81.95% of possession against Cádiz, their best tally in the same <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLiga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaLiga</a> game since, at least, 2005/06 campaign. insufficient. <a href="https://t.co/kM3uinY5Lg">pic.twitter.com/kM3uinY5Lg</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1472688413774077961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

All the ball

There goes the final whistle - and it is a banana-skin avoided for PSG in the Coupe de France.Kylian Mbappe's double goes a long way to ensuring that it is easy passage for the visitors against their fifth-tier hosts.Feignies have not disgraced themselves on the pitch however and both teams embrace as time is called.

FT: Feignies 0-3 PSG

There's a last-gasp free-kick chance for the hosts to snag victory for Real Madrid - but the set-piece on the edge of box ends up in the arms of Cadiz goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma.There goes the final whistle - and it is a slip-up for Los Blancos, as they are held to a goalless draw by their visitors.It's another point for them at the summit, but Carlo Ancelotti cannot deliver a spot of Christmas cheer today.

FT: Madrid 0-0 Cadiz

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2015 - Napoli have kept the clean sheet in two Serie A meetings in a row against AC Milan for the first time since 2015. Shutter.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SerieA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SerieA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilanNapoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanNapoli</a>— OptaPaolo 🏆 (@OptaPaolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaPaolo/status/1472683540630446085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Clean machine

It's all over in Serie A - and Napoli hold on, just, for three points at San Siro.Franck Kessie's late finish is ruled out to deny Milan a share of the spoils on home turf.A lump of coal for the Rossoneri and a bulging stocking of winning treats for their rivals.

FT: Milan 0-1 Napoli

Milan might have stolen a point at the death in Serie A - but no, it's been ruled out!Franck Kessie looks to have nabbed a goal for the hosts in the 90th minute to spark mad scenes at San Siro. It's the final strike amid a cluttered box littered with half-botched attempts in attack and defence.But it's chalked off! VAR deems there to have been an offside in all of that.

DISALLOWED GOAL: Milan 0-1 Napoli

That will surely be that!Six minutes into the second half, Kylian Mbappe nabs himself a brace and lifts PSG's lead to a three-goal gap against their hosts.Feignies will surely look to keep this on the right side of respectable now. It is the visitors' first goal from open play though, which remains something to take pride in.

GOAL: Feignies 0-3 PSG

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">24 - Mohamed Salah has been directly involved in 24 Premier League goals this season (15 goals, 9 assists) with only Alan Shearer in 1994-95 (16 goals, 9 assists) having a hand in more of his team's goals before Christmas Day in a Premier League season. Phenomenon. <a href="https://t.co/oMsHsLqQCH">pic.twitter.com/oMsHsLqQCH</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472673091209904132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The greatest?

There goes the whistle for half-time in France, and Mauricio Pochettino nods to himself as he heads for the changing rooms.A pair of penalties has allowed PSG to imprint themselves upon this match with little hassle.Feignies are unlikely to spring a shop from here, but the Argentine will know that the job is only half-done despite a two-goal lead.

HT: Feignies 0-2 PSG

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">5 - Just 5 our of 38 crosses open by Lucas Vázquez in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLiga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaLiga</a> 21/22 have been successful, none tonight for Real Madrid against Cádiz at half-time (6). Stubborn. <a href="https://t.co/wvd5bZTNFC">pic.twitter.com/wvd5bZTNFC</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1472672092554469385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Tough work for Los Blancos

Well, who saw this one coming?Real Madrid have been tearing up the table in La Liga but they've been forced to go empty-handed in the first half at home against Cadiz.Carlo Ancelotti's Father Christmas act is yet to take hold. Meanwhile, we're back underway in Serie A too, between Milan and Napoli.

HT: Madrid 0-0 Cadiz

Two penalty concessions, two goals for PSG!Feignies can't afford to keep on conceding these spot-kicks if they want to have a chance of staying in this contest - and Mauro Icardi's effort now from the middle of the box might have put this game out of their reach.Somebody with a laser-pointer flashes him on his run-up but there's no mistake from his finish.

GOAL: Feignies 0-2 PSG

The whistle goes at San Siro and it is the hosts who have the work to do after the break.Milan trail against Napoli in this blockbuster clash, and are looking at a lump of coal in their festive stocking more than a bit of seasonal cheer.

HT: Milan 0-1 Napoli

It's taken a quarter-hour for Feignies to buckle - but a lunge in the box and Paris Saint-Germain have the penalty to open up this match.Kylian Mbappe is headlining a slew of superstars in action and he makes no mistake with his spot-kick.The heavyweight visitors lead.

GOAL: Feignies 0-1 PSG

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">5 - Eljif Elmas (after 5 minutes) has scored Napoli's fastest Serie A goal against AC Milan since Gökhan Inler (4') in November 2012. Speed.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilanNapoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanNapoli</a>— OptaPaolo 🏆 (@OptaPaolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaPaolo/status/1472658031443853318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Quick on the draw

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1 - Manchester City will spend Christmas Day top of the Premier League for a third time, also doing so in 2011-12 and 2017-18, two seasons in which they went on to win the competition. Merry.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472650440521121792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

City sitting pretty

There's nothing like a good cup thriller, is there?With the talent on display though, this could be a very one-sided affair for minnows Feignies.Paris Saint-Germain's round-of-64 clash with the Championnat National 3 outfit is underway!

KO: Feignies v PSG

It's almost closing time in La Liga - but there's one more match to come.Real Madrid want to give themselves an early Christmas present - three points at the expense of Cadiz.Will Carlo Ancelotti prove to be the Santiago Bernabeu's Santa Claus?

KO: Madrid v Cadiz

First blood to the visitors!It's the perfect start for Napoli, who snatch an early lead in Milan through midfielder Elif Elmas.It's just the ticket for them on the road on what is very much a cold Italian evening.

GOAL: Milan 0-1 Napoli

We'll have all that exciting action in France shortly, but right now, the last match of the day is getting underway in Serie A.It's Milan versus Napoli at San Siro - a true festive blockbuster as the season rolls in.We'll dip in and out of that one as it rolls along.

KO: Milan v Napoli

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tonight’s starting 1️⃣1️⃣! @coupedefrance | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CDF</a> 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/ydAavkiZET">pic.twitter.com/ydAavkiZET</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1472650612584103940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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No Messi for PSG but Mbappe, Simons & Ramos on show

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">75% - <a href="https://twitter.com/hazardeden10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hazardeden10</a> 🇧🇪 will play vs Cádiz his first league game in the Starting XI since three months ago (19th September in Valencia). With him as starter, <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realmadriden</a> won three of their four games in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLiga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaLiga</a> this season (D1). Return<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadridC%C3%A1diz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadridCádiz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hazard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hazard</a> <a href="https://t.co/Yta7G6bcll">pic.twitter.com/Yta7G6bcll</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1472644660032155654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Will Hazard take his chance?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our warm-up complete ✅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilanNapoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanNapoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SempreMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SempreMilan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/therabody?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@therabody</a> <a href="https://t.co/3xxULBHgLC">pic.twitter.com/3xxULBHgLC</a>— AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilan/status/1472650142083911683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Big night for Zlatan and Milan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👋 Good evening! 🏆 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CDF</a> | @coupedefrance <a href="https://t.co/tH4qoBdXre">pic.twitter.com/tH4qoBdXre</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1472648238029287434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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PSG stars on show

There has been plenty of talk about a January move away from Tottenham for Dele Alli, but the England international looked back to his lively best in an advanced midfield role against Liverpool.Has he earned a second chance? Antonio Conte has told Sky Sports: "Dele Alli played a good game. With this formation with three midfielders he can play as a midfielder and I think he’s strong physically. If he was a bit effective he could score but the performance was good. It’s important to understand about the players I can count now for the future. Also to find the right solution for formation. To have two possibilities is good for the team."

Redemption for Dele Alli?

Yet more from Klopp, who has hit out at the schedule his Liverpool side - who haven't been hit by Covid postponements - are having to contend with, as they prepare to return to action in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals against Leicester on Wednesday.The Reds boss has said: “We play now on Wednesday, Sunday and Tuesday. That is impossible. We do not have the players. We could maybe have another case or two. We have to think about it, we cannot just push it all through."First of all take away the second semi-final of the Carabao Cup. Just play once, wherever you play it I don’t care. The 26th and 28th of December is really not possible. We would prefer to play but we need some help. If we carry on we cannot carry on as usual."If we don’t play any more and have a break I am fine. But I know the problem. When do you want to play the games. It is not that easy to fit them in. We said before Coronavirus that it was a bit busy and now it gives us a proper punch."

'That is impossible'

Antonio Conte was happy to see Tottenham take a point from Liverpool in 2-2 draw, despite having questions of whether Mohamed Salah handled in the build-up to Andy Robertson's goal in north London.The Italian has told BBC Sport: "I haven’t seen the decision about Robertson or Harry. My staff say the second goal was not regular because of a handball but I haven’t seen anything. Tomorrow I’m more calm to watch the game. A good game and both teams played very good. They are a point of reference for us to work hard and try to be closer to them. It won’t be easy. Liverpool is one of the best teams in the world."For sure we enjoyed the game and the atmosphere was fantastic. It was easier for us to play after two weeks. We suffered a lot in that time because the government decided to close our training ground. We worked well with the players, they were safe. Tonight we had a good performance."

Conte happy despite handball shout

More from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, with the German less than impressed with referee Paul Tierney after learning of the reasons why Harry Kane was not senf off and the thought process behind not awarding Diogo Jota a second-half penalty in a 2-2 draw at Spurs.Klopp has told Sky Sports: “I have no idea what his [referee Paul Tierney] problem is with me."I was a bit more emotional in the game but he gives me a yellow card but it is not allowed in a situation like this? He comes over and gives me a yellow card but I’d have preferred the right decisions on the pitch."Just an objective ref who sees the situations and judges them. He told me he thinks he stops on purpose. It is incredible. He had the best spot on the pitch and doesn’t give it. You will have to ask him what his problem is with me."

'What's his problem?'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚌👊 Checking in for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadridC%C3%A1diz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadridCádiz</a>! <a href="https://t.co/5PtpyDCL1Z">pic.twitter.com/5PtpyDCL1Z</a>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1472640374292115459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Real are in the building

Jurgen Klopp feels Liverpool were harshly treated by match officials - on the field and by VAR from afar - in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham.The German believes that, having seen Andy Robertson sent off for a wild tackle on Emerson Royal, Harry Kane should also have been dismissed for a late challenge on his left-back.The Reds boss has told Sky Sports: “Yes definitely. You can give Robbo a red card. It is not the smartest challenge but that is definitely a red card. No doubt about it. His leg was in the air, it was pure coincidence. Harry cannot judge it. If Robbo’s leg is on the ground it is a broken leg."We have a VAR sitting there and he thinks have a look again at Robertson again. Fine that’s what he is there for. But what did he do in that situation? And then there is the penalty situation with Diogo Jota.“Mr Tierney told me Diogo [Jota] stops on purpose because he wants the foul. First and foremost if you want to shoot you have to stop because you cannot do both."

VAR questions from Klopp

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋✅ Our starting XI 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/Cadiz_CFEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cadiz_CFEN</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadridC%C3%A1diz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadridCádiz</a> <a href="https://t.co/gYWEK97wV9">pic.twitter.com/gYWEK97wV9</a>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1472628364594884609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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TEAM NEWS: Real Madrid vs Cadiz

Liverpool ended their 2-2 draw at Tottenham with 10 men, but should Harry Kane have been sent off long before Andy Robertson saw red?The Spurs striker caught the Reds full-back late in the first half, but he is adamant that no early bath was deserved.Kane has told Sky Sports when asked if he was worried: "No. Definitely not. It was a strong tackle but I thought I won the ball. Obviously I haven’t seen it back. When you are playing against top sides and fighting for points sometimes there’ll be strong tackles. They checked it and we move on."It didn’t feel like it and Andy [Robertson] on the pitch said, ‘you just caught my foot’. When you slow things down it makes it look a little worse than it is. That’s what VAR is there for."

Should Kane have been sent off?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sunday's results: 🤷‍♂️ Chelsea draw 🤷‍♂️ Liverpool draw 👍 Man City win <a href="https://t.co/M992sk9DTm">pic.twitter.com/M992sk9DTm</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1472637164366319623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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A good day for the champions

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📍 Valenciennes and the Stade du Hainaut are hosting this match 🆚 Feignies-Aulnoye 🏆 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CDF</a> | @coupedefrance <a href="https://t.co/ihHiB0hvvR">pic.twitter.com/ihHiB0hvvR</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1472631856680124424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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PSG also in action

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilanNapoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanNapoli</a>: the line-up 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SempreMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SempreMilan</a> @EASPORTSFIFA <a href="https://t.co/trOxB6moTl">pic.twitter.com/trOxB6moTl</a>— AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilan/status/1472635438175248385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📃 StartingXI: Ospina, Malcuit, Rrahmani, Jesus, Di Lorenzo, Demme, Anguissa, Lozano, Zielinski, Elmas, Petagna.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilanNapoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanNapoli</a> 💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaNapoliSempre?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaNapoliSempre</a> <a href="https://t.co/IHG7CG18gJ">pic.twitter.com/IHG7CG18gJ</a>— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) <a href="https://twitter.com/sscnapoli/status/1472636343792582664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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TEAM NEWS: AC Milan vs Napoli

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤍 What a view! 🤍 🏟 Santiago Bernabéu <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadridC%C3%A1diz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadridCádiz</a> <a href="https://t.co/mdn5NqcjkL">pic.twitter.com/mdn5NqcjkL</a>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1472601367474749444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🏟️ San Siro awaits <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilanNapoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanNapoli</a> 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SempreMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SempreMilan</a> <a href="https://t.co/F4gyFRBU7q">pic.twitter.com/F4gyFRBU7q</a>— AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilan/status/1472628459260235777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Still to come...

An absorbing contest comes to a close with the points shared.Four goals, countless opportunities and a red card all added up to a Premier League thriller in north London.Liverpool fought back from falling behind to take the lead, but will be happy to have hung on with 10 men.Spurs had enough chances to win three fixtures, but Conte still has them moving in the right direction.

FT: Tottenham 2-2 Liverpool

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3 - Andy Robertson is the first player to score, assist and be sent off in a Premier League game since Aleksandar Mitrovic in May 2016. Centre.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472630055532699648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Eventful afternoon

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">50 - Liverpool have scored 50 goals in 18 games in the Premier League this season; the fewest games they have ever needed from the start of a top-flight campaign to hit a half century of league goals. Rampant. <a href="https://t.co/ZRLG2cy9it">pic.twitter.com/ZRLG2cy9it</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472629478027370509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Goal landmark

Robertson rattles into a challenge on Emerson, with the ball out of reach.The Scot is initially shown a yellow card, but VAR asks for a check.The Liverpool defender used too much force and is subsequently sent off.Not a great few minutes for the Reds defence.

RED CARD: Robertson sent off

That didn't last long!Son breaks behind Matip but is beaten to the ball by Alisson.The Liverpool keeper can't get any contact as he slides out, leaving the Spurs forward with an open goal to roll into.All square again.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">GET INNNNNNNN <a href="https://t.co/VFmTvgzK8a">pic.twitter.com/VFmTvgzK8a</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1472628548749955073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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GOAL: Tottenham 2-2 Liverpool

Spurs see a penalty shout waved away as Alli goes down in the box under pressure from Alexander-Arnold.Liverpool counter and, after seeing a couple of efforts blocked, Alexander-Arnold fires across the face of goal for Robertson to nod home.VAR check on a possible Salah handball at the back post before the ball broke to his right-back.It's all going on!The goal stands and the Reds are in front.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">70' - Salah's header is pushed out by Lloris, Trent crosses and Robbo is to turn a stooping header into the empty net. [1-2]<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTLIV</a> <a href="https://t.co/h373V8I9y7">https://t.co/h373V8I9y7</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1472627748527030280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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GOAL: Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool

Will Spurs live to regret the number of chances they have passed up?Conte is having to watch through his fingers at times, with the Italian struggling to understand how his side are not in front.Liverpool remain a serious threat and will feel they can complete a turnaround in the capital.

Sting in the tail?

He's getting plenty of sights off goal, but should Kane have been sent off in the first half?<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Should Harry Kane have been sent off? Should Liverpool have had a penalty? 📺 Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTLIV</a> live on Sky Sports PL <a href="https://t.co/yKLtrBsJzX">pic.twitter.com/yKLtrBsJzX</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1472621907698724870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Should Kane still be on the pitch?

Another golden opportunity for Spurs goes begging.Alli in behind, with Kane square of him and waiting for the right pass.The ball comes his way, but there isn't enough on it and Alisson is able to dive at Kane's feet as he tries to turn into a gaping net.From a corner moments later, the England captain nods over the top of an empty target. He could have had a hat-trick today.

Goal gaping

Intensity levels remain high in north London, with Liverpool pressing from the front.Spurs are playing their way into trouble at times inside their own half, but remain a serious threat on the counter.End-to-end stuff at times, with a breathless pace being maintained.

No letting up

The second half is up and running, with the first setting a high standard.You get the feeling that there are more goals in this - at both ends - and there is still all to play for.

Here we go again

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝟏. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝟐. 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐭𝐚 Liverpool dominating the Golden Boot race 💥 <a href="https://t.co/tH9waVBqft">pic.twitter.com/tH9waVBqft</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1472618824637849608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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More to come?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">40 - Since 2017-18, when Andy Robertson joined Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, both full-backs have recorded 40 Premier League assists each; a tally only bettered over this period by Mohamed Salah (42) and Kevin De Bruyne (50). Outlets. <a href="https://t.co/e6I8ZfHRYy">pic.twitter.com/e6I8ZfHRYy</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472618524585644037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Threat from the flanks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">39y 241d- Jorge Molina 🇪🇸 has become the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the Top 5 European Leagues ever (39 years old &amp; 241 days): 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Teddy Sheringham, 37y 146d 🇮🇹Rodrigo Palacio, 39y 86d 🇫🇷Tony Cascarino, 37y 31d 🇩🇪Claudio Pizarro, 37y 151d Experience<a href="https://twitter.com/GranadaCF_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GranadaCF_en</a> ❤🤍 <a href="https://t.co/lNXe7pAyE2">pic.twitter.com/lNXe7pAyE2</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1472588782495055872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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History in Spain

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🟢⚪️ 𝗪 𝗜 𝗡 𝗡 𝗘 𝗥 𝗦 🏆🔥🎉<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PremierSportsCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PremierSportsCup</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYBIG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYBIG</a> 🍀 <a href="https://t.co/2926vUapxZ">pic.twitter.com/2926vUapxZ</a>— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1472617757090975751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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League Cup joy for Celtic

All square at the interval, but both sides will feel as though they could be in front.Lloris and Alisson have pulled off some fantastic saves, while better finishing could have delivered second efforts at either end – with Kane and Jota on target as things stand.As it is, there is nothing to separate the two teams at the break, meaning that Conte and Klopp still have plenty of work to do.

HT: Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">10 &amp; 6 - Diogo Jota has scored 10 goals in a Premier League season for the first time in his career, while only Dominic Calvert-Lewin (8) and Christian Benteke (7) have scored more headed goals than his six since 2020-21. Versatile. <a href="https://t.co/wpJUZ0EtV6">pic.twitter.com/wpJUZ0EtV6</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472614848307544068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Double figures

Alexander-Arnold so close to putting Liverpool in front.He lurks at the back post, waiting for Robertson to deliver from the other flank.The ball breaks his way and he couldn't catch a strike from eight yards out any cleaner.Lloris is in the right place, though, and is able to beat the effort away to safety.

Great stop

Jota goes down in the box following a clumsy-looking challenge from behind, but is waved back to his feet.Klopp is furious, pointing out that it would have been deemed a foul anywhere else on the pitch.He takes his protests too far and is shown a yellow card.

Klopp booked

Spurs are made to pay for their missed chances as Jota pulls Liverpool level.Robertson dinks over a cross from the left, inviting a Portuguese forward to nod a powerful header into the bottom corner.Game on again!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">DIIIIIOOOOOOGGGGOOOOOOO!!! LEVELLER!!!!!!!! <a href="https://t.co/Ci9gMBQJuq">pic.twitter.com/Ci9gMBQJuq</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1472613940291158020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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GOAL: Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🟢⚪️ New 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬. New 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬. New 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. 🏆 Our 2⃣0⃣th League Cup victory! 🔥 Congratulations to Ange and the Bhoys 🥇💚<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PremierSportsCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PremierSportsCup</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYBIG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYBIG</a> 🍀 <a href="https://t.co/d6lYj6pXMF">pic.twitter.com/d6lYj6pXMF</a>— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1472612174908596238?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Silverware for Celtic in Scotland

Son has Liverpool on the back foot this time, with a clever run from Kane clearing space in the middle.Dele Alli bursts into the gap but, with the goal at his mercy, sees an effort slip wide of the post.Alisson got a touch, making it a great save, but Spurs should be two goals to the good.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">😱 Big save from Alisson to deny Dele from close-range. ⚪️ 1-0 🔴 (30')— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1472612846001430529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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How did he miss?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">8 - Harry Kane has scored his first home goal in the Premier League in 788 minutes of play, ending a run of eight league games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium without scoring. Relief. <a href="https://t.co/cKsl34qDUZ">pic.twitter.com/cKsl34qDUZ</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472610815899574284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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About time

Kane is at the centre of everything right now.Having opened the scoring, he now flies into a challenge on Robertson from a long way out.The ball is gone by the time he makes contact with the Liverpool man.He is shown a yellow card and VAR decides not to ask for that decision to be reviewed.Was the Spurs striker a lucky boy?

Only a yellow?

Kane races clear of the Liverpool defence again and has Son up with him in support.He has to clip a pass into his fellow frontman, which forces the South Korean to stretch for the ball.It is impossible to control a sliding effort and it drifts narrowly wide.Liverpool are pushing hard for a leveller at the other end of the field.

Should have been two

Spurs break the deadlock, with Harry Kane grabbing a much-needed Premier League goal.He beats the offside trap, is picked out by Ndombele and drills low across Alisson - great finish.First home league goal for the England captain this season.

GOAL: Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool

It has been a lively opening in north London, with Liverpool and Tottenham both getting sights of goal.High lines are allowing space in behind, while Lloris and Alisson have already been called into action.A sign of things to come? Here's hoping.

Bright start

Chelsea asked for their game at Wolves to be postponed, but saw that request denied by the Premier League.Following a 0-0 draw at Molineux, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has told Sky Sports: "I gave my opinion, the club gave its opinion, we talk a lot about safety and protecting the players, not so sure we did this today. On we go."If we have tomorrow and the next test and the next positive I would like to speak to the Premier League about what they expect. If they make us play against Brentford shall we not arrive or not train? What should we do?"Everyone is allowed to have an opinion. We had an opinion and the Premier League had an opinion. We agree to disagree."He added to BBC Sport: "I don't know if it was close to not happening. We were struggling with the preparation because we had several consecutive days with positive Covid tests and then we travelled together for three hours with the team, we had dinner together we had another positive test with Jorginho."People are worried because they were on the same bus and had the same dinner. Obviously it was not enough to postponement the match and we had to play but you cannot demand 100% focus otherwise it would be stupid to normally focus if you can do this without being calm. It was everything else but calm."Today in the morning at 0830 they knock on the door and have another test nobody knew about, so do we wake players up who want to sleep a bit longer? OK."

Tuchel wants answers

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">19 - Tyler Morton is today making his first Premier League start for Liverpool. He is starting in midfield alongside James Milner, who made his Premier League debut in November 2002 for Leeds United, 10 days after Morton was born. Tutelage.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472604090089844737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Age gap

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">34 - Manchester City recorded their 34th league victory of 2021, establishing a new record for the most top-flight wins by a team in a calendar year. Architect. <a href="https://t.co/4IX2Bpc1KK">pic.twitter.com/4IX2Bpc1KK</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472599281538375689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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History for Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">79 - Newcastle have now conceded 79 goals in the Premier League during 2021; the joint-most by a team in the competition in a calendar year, along with Ipswich Town in 1994. Turnstile.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472600268625825795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Sorry reading for Magpies

Manchester City swept aside Newcastle with the minimum of fuss at St James' Park, but Pep Guardiola believes there is even more to come from them.He has told BBC Sport: "A good result, not a good performance. We were lucky but Newcastle did not defend well for the first goal and a brilliant action from Joao Cancelo for the second goal. The first half was one of the worst we have played this season and second half was much better."We played better with the ball, gave players more touches but were losing balls in the first half. We were calm at half-time and spoke about what we should do."Records show consistency we have as a team, it is not winning titles or finals but it is winning and winning. Records are there to be broken and happy to have them."

Can City get any better?

Why Liverpool captain isn't involved

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">300 Spurs appearances and counting for Sonny! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/1xKMRO4iBQ">pic.twitter.com/1xKMRO4iBQ</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1472592559352471556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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300 not out for Son

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Riyad Mahrez has now scored 𝟓𝟎 𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐋𝐒 for Manchester City 💙 <a href="https://t.co/bnoMLLMiVo">pic.twitter.com/bnoMLLMiVo</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1472595043064160259?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Half-century

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1 - Manchester City will sit top of the table on Christmas Day, something Liverpool had done in each of the last three seasons. Indeed, the Citizens have gone on to win the title in the two previous campaigns in which they've done so (2011-12 &amp; 2017-18). Tree. <a href="https://t.co/mHMCG2mspE">pic.twitter.com/mHMCG2mspE</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472598701323477003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Top of the tree

Liverpool have handed a first Premier League start to a highly-rated 19-year-old, with Jurgen Klopp telling Sky Sports: "It might be the first Premier League start for Tyler Morton but it won't be the last!"I am happy to play but the situation is really strange, you prepare your team but have no idea. We did lateral flows this morning and all fine."I think we have to fight through this, but next week if we lose another player and another player and then it is not possible. No one can just push through these things."It is really hard now, because they can yesterday be in and then positive. We talk about human beings and I am happy playing, but we need help."Back in January GOAL cast an eye over what makes Morton special, and you can check that out for yourself <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tyler-morton-liverpool-teen-idolises-thiago-loves-scoring/q40oaf92jg8i1mo1fv1ngryjg" target="_blank">here</a>.

Hot prospect

Chelsea now find themselves six points behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after drawing 0-0 away to Wolves. Goals are hard to come by in games involving Wolves these days and Chelsea's preparations were disrupted by a series of positive Covid-19 cases, but the Blues will look back on the game with a tinge of disappointment nonetheless, especially after Christian Pulisic's second-half miss.

FT: Wolves 0-0 Chelsea

Joao Cancelo was imperious for Manchester City today as they compounded the woes of Newcastle in the Premier League with a big win. Ruben Dias gave the visitors the lead before Cancelo smashed in a thunderbolt, with goals from Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling padding out the scoreline. The Magpies maybe should have had a penalty in the first half, but were denied and in truth they simply had no answers for City.

FT: Newcastle 0-4 Man City

That could have been the chance! N'Golo Kante and Marcos Alonso linked up brilliantly on the left flank before the wing-back fed Christian Pulisic through on goal, but the Wolves goalkeeper was quick and alert to the danger! Big save!

MASSIVE SAVE! Sa denies Pulisic!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea will fall six points with Man City without beating Wolves (Pep's side also far superior goal difference). They do need a goal even though 0-0 is creditable in the circumstances. Bettinelli could go up front in tribute to the time Man City played David James up front?— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1472590074395168768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Time for Chelsea to take the David James route? 😂

Jurgen Klopp puts his faith in Tyler Morton ahead of a few more experienced heads.<a href="." target="_blank">Read Neil Jones' profile of Morton here!</a>

Big test for Liverpool teen

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">105 - Manchester City have scored 105 goals in the Premier League in 2021; their most in a single calendar year while playing in the top-flight (previously 104 in 1929). Insatiable. <a href="https://t.co/uPKNtTn3Wl">pic.twitter.com/uPKNtTn3Wl</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472589302852984838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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They can't stop scoring!

Tyler Morton, sporting the No. 80, starts for Liverpool in the Premier League.SPURS XI:<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Your team to face Liverpool! 💪 <a href="https://t.co/8c4nHEEPDw">pic.twitter.com/8c4nHEEPDw</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1472590074655215620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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LIVERPOOL XI:<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴 𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 🔴 Here’s how we line up for today’s meeting with <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpursOfficial</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOTLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOTLIV</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1472590049451651074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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TEAM NEWS: Tottenham vs Liverpool

Mateo Kovacic is on for his 100th Premier League appearance for Chelsea, and the Blues will be hopeful that he can make the difference as they huff and puff in search of a goal.

Chelsea still scoreless after an hour

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 CANCELLED 🚨 Duisburg vs Osnabruck in Germany's third division has been abandoned because of racism from the stands. The referee ordered players off the pitch because of the abuse, believed to be aimed at Aaron Opoku. The club have confirmed the culprit has been identified. <a href="https://t.co/P1hZiCkyck">pic.twitter.com/P1hZiCkyck</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1472585467413598213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Game cancelled in Germany over racist abuse

Some early team news ahead of Tottenham vs Liverpool.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thiago Alcantara will miss this afternoon’s Premier League fixture with Tottenham Hotspur after registering a suspected positive test for COVID-19. Jordan Henderson is also absent because of illness, but has registered a negative test for COVID-19.— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1472586051269107716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Thiago OUT of Tottenham clash ❌

Martin Dubravka has clawed back some credit with an important save from close range. Joao Cancelo once again pulling the strings, with Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus involved, but Dubravka makes a crucial stop to keep Jesus' header out.

BIG SAVE! Dubravka denies Jesus!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">10 - João Cancelo has been directly involved in 10 goals for Manchester City in all competitions this season (3 goals, 7 assists); the first time a defender has reached double figures in a single season for a Pep Guardiola side since David Alaba for Bayern in 2013-14. Innovative. <a href="https://t.co/xchsjhCbQc">pic.twitter.com/xchsjhCbQc</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472583582732455945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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About that Cancelo chap

Can Newcastle pull off the unlikely comeback? Will Chelsea overcome their Covid catastrophe? Let's see...

The second halves are underway!

It's the Joao Cancelo show at St James' Park today, with the Portugal star having a hand in the opening goal before smashing in Man City's second. Newcastle look out of sorts altogether at the back, with an embarrassing mix-up for the first goal, but they will feel aggrieved to have had a penalty claim dismissed. It's going to take a major effort to get back into this.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HALF TIME | In the driving seat! 🚙🙌 ⚫️ 0-2 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/xtjl34qeSz">pic.twitter.com/xtjl34qeSz</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1472579318190596102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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HT: Newcastle 0-2 Man City

Wolves will feel they should be ahead after a strong first-half showing against Chelsea, in which they had a goal disallowed by VAR. Thomas Tuchel's side came into the game concerned about Covid-19 cases and the Blues have not looked at the races so far, with no shots on target, while Antonio Rudiger and Trevoh Chalobah picked up yellow cards. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nothing in it.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WolChe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WolChe</a> <a href="https://t.co/qqfNSuCdVH">pic.twitter.com/qqfNSuCdVH</a>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1472579749771943953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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HT: Wolves 0-0 Chelsea

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1 - João Cancelo's first goal of the Premier League season came with what was his 38th shot in 2021-22; before today, he had taken the most shots without scoring of any player in the big five European leagues. Reward.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1472575831105019906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Cancelo had been knocking on the door 🚀

Ederson looked to have taken out Fraser in the box but no penalty is given! Newcastle United fans will be wondering when their luck is going to turn...