Matchday LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City & Man Utd all win in the Premier League

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🚨<br><br>▪️ Kabak, Giannoulis, Rupp, Placheta, Sargent in<br>▪️ Gibson, Williams, Lees-Melou, Idah, Omobamidele out<br>▪️ Tomkinson and Byram on the bench<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NCFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NORMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NORMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/MEI4xbygZh">pic.twitter.com/MEI4xbygZh</a></p>— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1469706040052752390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 🚨<br><br>Ralf names an unchanged starting XI from our previous <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL</a> clash 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NORMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NORMUN</a></p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1469706040732274689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Norwich v Man Utd

<p>Liverpool have the breakthrough against their old hero!</p><p>It's Mohamed Salah who strikes from the penalty spot to ruffle Steven Gerrard's expression, with the Reds taking the lead against his Aston Villa side.</p><p>That's not the ticket for the former Kop hero, but it certainly is for the Egypt international who scores yet again. What a year he is having.</p>

GOAL: Liverpool 1-0 Villa

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Raheem Sterling bags his 100th goal in the Premier League from the penalty spot! ⚽<br><br>The composure 🥶 <a href="https://t.co/YySL5BPfjK">pic.twitter.com/YySL5BPfjK</a></p>— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1469669100590977032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sterling scores the penalty and it's his 100th career Premier League goal!<br><br>Manchester City lead 1-0.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCIWOL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCIWOL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/4cuNfQUKyw">pic.twitter.com/4cuNfQUKyw</a></p>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1469668874434093062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WATCH: Sterling penalty puts City in front

<p>Manchester City have their breakthrough - and it is Raheem Sterling who delivers from the penalty spot!</p><p>Joao Moutinho is deemed to have committed a handball in the box by VAR and the spot-kick is duly awarded to the furious protests of Wolves.</p><p>The England man steps up, cool as you like, and rolls it towards the centre-right side as the goalkeeper goes the other way. It's his 100th Premier League goal too. What a reward for his efforts across his career so far.</p>

GOAL: Man City 1-0 Wolves

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Raul Jimenez with a moment of madness in first-half stoppage time 😬<br><br>One of the most avoidable red cards you will see...<br><br>48 seconds between his first and second yellow! <a href="https://t.co/VEA1Ym2rHN">pic.twitter.com/VEA1Ym2rHN</a></p>— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1469658909174648834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wolves are down to 10 men after Raul Jimenez gets two yellow cards in one minute. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCIWOL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCIWOL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/GKKlb44O0g">pic.twitter.com/GKKlb44O0g</a></p>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1469658751103909894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WATCH: Jimenez sees red in bizarre moment

<p>There goes the whistle after almost nine minutes of added time - and it remains goalless between Manchester City and Wolves.</p><p>But it is advantage to the champions. They have one extra body on the field after Raul Jimenez got himself sent off.</p><p>This could be messy after the break.</p>

HT: Man City 0-0 Wolves

Visitors a man down after bad-tempered half

<p>A moment of absolute madness from Raul Jimenez!</p><p>It's been getting rather testy out there at Etihad Stadium and the Wolves man picks up a yellow card for a lunging challenge.</p><p>He takes exception to that, stands too close to the free-kick and sticks his leg out to block it upon the restart. A second yellow immediately follows and he's off!</p>

Jimenez sent off in added time

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Your City starting XI to face Wolves 📋<br><br>XI | Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Zinchenko, Rodrigo, Gundogan (C), Bernardo, Jesus, Sterling, Grealish<br><br>SUBS | Steffen, Walker, Stones, Ake, De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Foden, Palmer<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/HaysTechnology?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HaysTechnology</a> <a href="https://t.co/E6i7miB4AD">pic.twitter.com/E6i7miB4AD</a></p>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1469630545793531904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's how we line-up to take on <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManCity</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCIWOL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCIWOL</a> <br><br>🐺📋 <a href="https://t.co/163gxGkYye">pic.twitter.com/163gxGkYye</a></p>— Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1469630549090209794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Man City v Wolves

Sterling and Grealish start, Foden benched

<p>And that brings a close to another jam-packed day of action across the continent.</p><p>What a remarkable day for penalty fans! Four of the Premier League's five matches today hinged on spot-kicks, with Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all emerging triumphant thanks to them. Credit goes to Arsenal, who at least proved you could win without one.</p><p>But the big men came to the fore once more - Mohamed Salah, Jorginho, Cristiano Ronaldo. You know, the usual suspects.</p><p>Elsewhere, Bayern Munich opened up a six-point gap on Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, and a draw against Venezia handed another blow to Juventus that they really didn't need.</p><p>Ready to do it all over again? We'll see you next time. Until then, thank you and good bye.</p>

Thank you and good bye

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1903 - Ralf Rangnick is the second Manchester United manager to register a clean sheet in his first two league games in charge of the club after Ernest Mangnall in 1903. Spotlight. <a href="https://t.co/IcjmVNUDWu">pic.twitter.com/IcjmVNUDWu</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469749413581099018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Clean Machine

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A goal is a goal. A win is a win 🤫 <a href="https://t.co/bi2KpEjM4B">pic.twitter.com/bi2KpEjM4B</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1469749543482933261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Onwards and upwards

<p>There goes the final whistle at Carrow Road - and it is a Cristiano Ronaldo rescue package that gets Manchester United three crucial points.</p><p>The Red Devils made it difficult for themselves against Norwich, but their Portuguese talisman rode to the rescue once more, drawing and scoring a late penalty.</p><p>Ralf Rangnick will have plenty to chew on.</p>

FT: Norwich 0-1 Man Utd

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3 - Cristiano Ronaldo is the third player to score for three different Man Utd managers (Solskjaer, Carrick, Rangnick) in a single season after James Hanson and Joe Spence both did so in 1926-27 (Chapman, Hilditch, Bamlett). Prolific. <a href="https://t.co/Cx4xUfB9ic">pic.twitter.com/Cx4xUfB9ic</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469744939135389706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ronaldo makes niche history

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1️⃣3️⃣ goals already for Cristiano Ronaldo this season <a href="https://t.co/Oh7gZ8ssdk">pic.twitter.com/Oh7gZ8ssdk</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1469745647771435013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A bird? A plane?

<p>Not another penalty!</p><p>There's been so many spot-kicks today, it's been hard to keep track of them all. But Manchester United, unable to crack Norwich open, are handed a lifeline after Max Aarons is deemed to have felled Cristiano Ronaldo.</p><p>Naturally, the Portuguese will take - and he buries it at the left post. The Red Devils lead.</p>

GOAL: Norwich 0-1 Man Utd

<p>It's all over in Serie A - and Juventus have been held to a draw by Venezia!</p><p>It's a famous result for the hosts and they celebrate it like a win, huddling together in the middle of the pitch before racing towards their fans en-masse.</p><p>For the Bianconeri, it is another blow to their hopes of mounting a top-four challenge in comfortable fashion.</p>

FT: Venezia 1-1 Juventus

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bayern Munich move six points clear as Dortmund slip up against Bochum ⬆️ <a href="https://t.co/SAhGpFhjxO">pic.twitter.com/SAhGpFhjxO</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1469705666122166275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wide at the top

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Steven Gerrard is beaten in his first match as a manager at Anfield ❌<br><br>But who knows what the future holds… <a href="https://t.co/4FGIfHR2uR">pic.twitter.com/4FGIfHR2uR</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1469738023130652683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What the future holds...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">34y 141d– At just 34 years and 141 days old, Julian Nagelsmann is the youngest coach in the history of the German Bundesliga to win 100 games in the competition. His first and his 100th win both came against 1. FSV Mainz 05. Generation. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBM05?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBM05</a> <a href="https://t.co/qAP52jXSSj">pic.twitter.com/qAP52jXSSj</a></p>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1469705810326564880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bookends in Bundesliga

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gerrard asked about the reception from Liverpool fans <br><br>“For me the priority is the support from the Aston Villa fans."<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a></p>— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1469717548270866436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gerrard pays tribute to support

<p>One side is going to be happier than the other at Carrow Road - and it is not Manchester United.</p><p>Ralf Rangnick's side have been left wanting against Norwich, with a struggle to find their shape and rhythm on occasion.</p><p>There's plenty of work to be done here and the Red Devils know it.</p>

HT: Norwich 0-0 Man Utd

<p>Juventus are pegged back - and it is an absolute corker of a finish from Mattia Aramu!</p><p>The Venezia man sweeps a square cross with a one-touch finish from the edge of the box forward and nestles it at the left post.</p><p>His team-mates mob him and rightfully so. That is a blinder!</p>

GOAL: Venezia 1-1 Juventus

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">20 - Álvaro Morata has scored 20 of his 30 Serie A goals in away matches, including six of his last seven in the competition. Commuter.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SerieA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SerieA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VeneziaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VeneziaJuve</a></p>— OptaPaolo 🏆 (@OptaPaolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaPaolo/status/1469726392673787904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Morata maintains away streak

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">88% - Of all players with at least eight Premier League goals (all time), Chelsea’s Jorginho has scored the highest proportion from the penalty spot (88% - 15/17). Ice. <a href="https://t.co/QshZIxbJz1">pic.twitter.com/QshZIxbJz1</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469720239919226900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ice-Cold Blues

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rangnick pulled Fred for a chat during a stoppage in play and the Brazilian has, at his manager's orders, sent Rashford and Fernandes over for instruction from the manager. Not quite clicking yet. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> starting to get into it after a slow start.</p>— Charlotte Duncker (@CharDuncker) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharDuncker/status/1469725661916975110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Red Devils face slow start

<p>There goes the half-time whistle in Serie A - and Juventus are on top against their hosts.</p><p>It will be of some relief to Max Allegri that the Bianconeri have - for the most part - imposed themselves upon this game.</p><p>But they're not out of the woods yet and they know it.</p>

HT: Venezia 0-1 Juventus

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">14 - Mohamed Salah has now either scored or assisted a goal in 14 consecutive Premier League appearances, just one off Jamie Vardy’s record of 15 between August and December 2015. Remarkable. <a href="https://t.co/r3Q1TBeU8r">pic.twitter.com/r3Q1TBeU8r</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469721014468816899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Salah supreme

<p>The Bianconeri have their brekathrough!</p><p>It is frustratingly simple for Venezia in the end, unlocked through a sharp move down the left channel and a square cross in.</p><p>Alvaro Morata muzzles it home and the visitors lead.</p>

GOAL: Venezia 0-1 Juventus

<p>For the final time today, we are underway in the Premier League, as Manchester United travel to Norwich City!</p><p>Can Ralf Rangnick continue his revival in charge of the Red Devils?</p><p>Or can the Canaries swoop in for an unlikely result?</p>

KO: Norwich v Man Utd

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Steven Gerrard at the end<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> 🔴 <a href="https://t.co/aHVEzgLWSQ">pic.twitter.com/aHVEzgLWSQ</a></p>— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1469712737768988672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Anfield salutes club legend

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2 - Antonio Rüdiger is only the second Chelsea player to win two penalties in a single Premier League match, after Yuri Zhirkov against Aston Villa in March 2010. Cunning.</p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469712067015884807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Crafty capers?

<p>All the way to the south of Europe now, where Juventus are just into action in Serie A.</p><p>The Bianconeri have made the trip to face Venezia today, as they look to give themselves a shot in the arm.</p><p>Max Allegri knows that he needs to guide his team back to their former perch - but that is easier said than done.</p>

KO: Venezia v Juventus

<p>It's all over at Stamford Bridge - but not without a bout of handbags.</p><p>Tensions have risen throughout this match between old rivals Chelsea and Leeds, and it has boiled over at the very end.</p><p>Kai Havertz looks to be in the thick of it. Antonio Rudiger looks particularly vexed. Several Leeds players are trying to calm things down.</p><p>Either way, it is the Blues who take the three points thanks to a couple of penalty calls. They too keep pace near the summit.</p>

FT: Chelsea 3-2 Leeds

<p>It's all over at Anfield too - and it is not to be a dream homecoming for Steven Gerrard.</p><p>But the Aston Villa boss will have his name chanted long into the night here, after his side were edged out by old club Liverpool, thanks to Mohamed Salah's penalty.</p><p>Jurgen Klopp's team continue their march forward, and keep pace with Manchester City and Chelsea.</p><p>Speaking of Chelsea...</p>

FT: Liverpool 1-0 Villa

<p>It's all over in north London - and a dominant performance from the Gunners suggests they can put whatever issue surrounds Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to bed without much trouble.</p><p>Arsenal come up trumps against Southampton with a comfortable 3-0 win. Mikel Arteta takes in the applause.</p>

FT: Arsenal 3-0 Saints

<p>The Blues steal it back at the death - and it is another penalty call against their visitors!</p><p>Luke Ayling looks fit to burst, but VAR deems Mateusz Klich made a meal of his move on Antonio Rudiger.</p><p>Jorginho steps up once more and bangs it the other way this time, into the bottom-right corner, sending the keeper the wrong way once more.</p>

GOAL: Chelsea 3-2 Leeds

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2004 - Joe Gelhardt is the first teenager to score a Premier League goal for <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LUFC</a> since James Milner against Everton in April 2004. Gelhardt scored with his very first touch of the game. Golden.</p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469709967565467653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Golden boy

<p>What a way to nab your first Premier League goal!</p><p>Marcelo Bielsa puzzles a few faces as he brings off Raphinha for Joe Gelhardt&nbsp;- but the academy product promptly repays his faith by scoring an equaliser!</p><p>Tyler Roberts helps the ball down the left after some sharp passes and the striker lunges for the former's low cross at the left post to net.</p>

GOAL: Chelsea 2-2 Leeds

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">291 – Thomas Müller (<a href="https://twitter.com/esmuellert_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@esmuellert_</a>) has won 291 Bundesliga games with FC Bayern, equalling Manfred Kaltz (Hamburger SV) for the most wins by a player with a single club in the competition. Winner. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBM05?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBM05</a> <a href="https://t.co/x9DdeNv9Mp">pic.twitter.com/x9DdeNv9Mp</a></p>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1469707321190326277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Muller matches Bundesliga record

<p>It's all over in the big games of today's Bundesliga slate - and it is Bayern Munich who are the big winners!</p><p>They fight back to claim victory against Mainz - and get a little bit of extra daylight after Borussia Dortmund are held to a draw by Bochum.</p><p>Even then, the Black and Yellow needed a late finish to rescue a point. It could have been worse for them.</p>

FT: Bayern 2-1 Mainz

<p>And that will be that for Arsenal!</p><p>Gabriel adds a third for the Gunners, to kill off any remote chance of a comeback from Southampton in this game.</p><p>He rises highest at the corner and crashes it home. It's been a day for Willy Caballero to forget.</p>

GOAL: Arsenal 3-0 Saints

<p>Chelsea lead through a penalty - but Leeds United are fuming at that call!</p><p>It's a hero-to-zero moment for Raphinha, who is deemed to have brought down Antonio Rudiger, much to his disbelief.</p><p>Up steps Jorginho and the Italy international makes no mistake, banging it into the top-left corner while Illan Meslier goes the other way.</p>

GOAL: Chelsea 2-1 Leeds

<p>Surely a late point-saver for Borussia Dortmund!</p><p>Julian Brandt is the man who rides to the rescue with five minutes, plus a little bit extra, left on the clock.</p><p>The Black and Yellow draw level in their Revierderby encounter.</p>

GOAL: Bochum 1-1 Dortmund

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Giornata 17 • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VeneziaJuventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VeneziaJuventus</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ArancioNeroVerde?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ArancioNeroVerde</a> 🟠⚫️🟢 <a href="https://t.co/KpkEHcit9l">pic.twitter.com/KpkEHcit9l</a></p>— Venezia FC (@VeneziaFC_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/VeneziaFC_EN/status/1469699213202186245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">L'undici scelto da Mister Allegri per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VeneziaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VeneziaJuve</a> 📋<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> <a href="https://t.co/UDdwoETS0b">pic.twitter.com/UDdwoETS0b</a></p>— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfc/status/1469702223479328773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Venezia v Juventus

<p>There's the big one for Bayern Munich!</p><p>The hosts finally take the lead with just over a quarter-hour left on the clock through Jamal Musiala.</p><p>Julian Nagelsmann is delighted with that one. But can Mainz rally to earn themselves a late point?</p>

GOAL: Bayern 2-1 Mainz

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mason Mount becomes Chelsea's top scorer this season 👑 <a href="https://t.co/JfTEubpg7v">pic.twitter.com/JfTEubpg7v</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1469698709051125767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Top dog

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">22 - Bukayo Saka has assisted 22 goals in all competitions for <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Arsenal</a> since the start of the 2019-20 campaign, four more than any other player for the club. Flow. <a href="https://t.co/6e9zSGCORT">pic.twitter.com/6e9zSGCORT</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469690019631800320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Saka again proves key to Gunners' hopes

<p>The whistles go around the Premier League within a moment of each other - and Steven Gerrard's Liverpool reunion has been the quietest of them all.</p><p>The Aston Villa boss has not seen his side find a breakthrough against Jurgen Klopp's hosts, but nor have his old team broken his side's resolve either.</p><p>Elsewhere, Mason Mount's late finish means it's tied up at Stamford Bridge while it is double delight at Emirates Stadium for the Gunners.</p>

HT: Liverpool 0-0 Villa

HT: Chelsea 1-1 Leeds, Arsenal 2-0 Saints

<p>Bayern Munich show their mettle once more!</p><p>Kingsley Coman puts the hosts back on level terms with Mainz, eight minutes after the restart, to ensure that this game returns to an even keel.</p><p>Now, for a winner...</p>

GOAL: Bayern 1-1 Mainz

<p>Mason Mount levels for the hosts!</p><p>It's a heavy touch by Leeds near their own area, and Chelsea leap on the chance. </p><p>The cut-back is simple and the England man makes no mistake at close-range to tie this one up heading towards the break.</p>

GOAL: Chelsea 1-1 Leeds

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4/10 - 40% of the Premier League goals Chelsea have conceded this season have come from the penalty spot, the highest such ratio in the division. Self-inflicted.</p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469692294764929028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Self-sabotage

<p>Penalty to Leeds - and duly converted by their Brazilian superstar!</p><p>Marcos Alonso is deemed to have committed a foul inside the box by VAR and up steps Raphinha.</p><p>Into the bottom-left corner it goes and the visiting supporters go wild.</p>

GOAL: Chelsea 0-1 Leeds

<p>Two goals in the blink of an eye! Arsenal are absolutely flying in north London now!</p><p>Martin Odegaard does the damage with a close-range header after Southampton fail to clear their lines around a crowded box.</p><p>Mikel Arteta looks very pleased with that one.</p>

GOAL: Arsenal 2-0 Saints

<p>No skipper? No problem!</p><p>Arsenal have shown they don't need their captain today, with Alexandre Lacazette slapping home a rocket finish on the back of a flying counter-move down the right wing.</p><p>The crowd at Emirates Stadium likes that one very much.</p>

GOAL: Arsenal 1-0 Saints

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">7 - In all competitions, Leeds have lost their last seven meetings with reigning European champions, since beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 in December 1980. Their last such game was a 5-1 home defeat to Chelsea in a League Cup tie in December 2012. Mountain.</p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469678039785222144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Leeds out to break European hoodoo

<p>Talk about double delights for the underdogs!</p><p>Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both trail at the break in the Bundesliga, leaving them both with work to do to get out of trouble.</p><p>We'll have more of that after the break.</p>

HT: Bayern 0-1 Mainz

<p>Now it's Borussia Dortmund who go behind in the Bundesliga!</p><p>Bochum win a penalty against their rivals, and Sebastian Polter steps up to convert.</p><p>What a pair of upside-down first-halves in Germany!</p>

GOAL: Bochum 1-0 Dortmund

<p>Strap in folks - Steven Gerrard's Anfield homecoming is underway!</p><p>Liverpool and Aston Villa have just kicked off on Merseyside, headlining a trio of major clashes this afternoon in the Premier League.</p><p>Chelsea meet old rivals Leeds, while Arsenal are contending with Southampton.</p>

KO: Liverpool v Villa

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Steven Gerrard and his Aston Villa team are welcomed to Anfield 🔴<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZyEosqXsbG">pic.twitter.com/ZyEosqXsbG</a></p>— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1469682840824688648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gerrard returns to old stomping ground

<p>Hold the phone! Bayern Munich have gone behind against Mainz!</p><p>It's Karim Onisiwo who nabs the finish to put the Bavarian giants on the back foot.</p><p>There's still well over an hour in this match, but it will be a wake-up call for the hosts, certainly.</p>

GOAL: Bayern 0-1 Mainz

<p>To steer away from the cream of the crop in Europe for a moment, Levante have just wrapped up in La Liga against Espanyol with yet another defeat.</p><p>They have ended up on the wrong side of a seven-goal scoreline, coming up as 4-3 losers.</p><p>It means Levante are the first team to remain winless in 25 consecutive La Liga matches.</p>

Levante set unwanted record in La Liga

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">32 - <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManCity</a> have won 32 of their 40 Premier League games in 2021 (D2 L6) – only Liverpool in 1982 (33) have won more matches in a single calendar year in English top-flight history. Unwavering. <a href="https://t.co/su4rt1sja2">pic.twitter.com/su4rt1sja2</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469676094177656838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Unstoppable

<p>From England to Germany, and the Premier League to the Bundesliga, two heavyweights are into action!</p><p>Borussia Dortmund have got themselves a minor Revierderby against Bochum, while Bayern Munich are hosting Mainz today.</p><p>Will the two favourites see off their respective challenges with ease?</p>

KO: Bayern v Mainz

<p>There goes the final whistle - and it is a controversial three points that Manchester City claim against Wolves at Etihad Stadium.</p><p>The hosts needed a dubious penalty call to help them past their visitors, who had already seen their ranks reduced from Raul Jimenez's red card.</p><p>Pep Guardiola will not care however. It's another crucial win in the war chest.</p>

FT: Man City 1-0 Wolves

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3 - Raheem Sterling is the third player to score his 100th Premier League goal in 2021, following Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané - no other calendar year has seen more players reach the milestone (also three in 2008 and 2012). Club. <a href="https://t.co/YjtgRnKhoj">https://t.co/YjtgRnKhoj</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469669604888920071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sterling joins rare band of brothers

<p>Yesterday, GOAL's Charles Watts reported that Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would sit out today's game after missing training.</p><p>That has indeed proven to be the case - and per coach Mikel Arteta, it is a 'disciplinary breach' that keeps him sidelined.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arteta on Auba: "Unfortunately [it's] due to a disciplinary breach. I think we have been very consistent that we have certain non-negotiables in the team that we have set ourselves as a club, and he's not involved today."</p>— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/status/1469672499046723585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Auba out for Gunners amid 'disciplinary breach'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 TEAM NEWS! <br><br>🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/kierantierney1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KieranTierney1</a> starts<br>🇬🇭 <a href="https://twitter.com/Thomaspartey22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ThomasPartey22</a> in midfield <br>🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/LacazetteAlex?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LacazetteAlex</a> captains the side<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARSSOU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ARSSOU</a></p>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1469668307058020354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s a start for <a href="https://twitter.com/willy_caballero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@willy_caballero</a> 👐<br><br>Here’s the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> team to face <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> this afternoon: <a href="https://t.co/kDs2RoPa1H">pic.twitter.com/kDs2RoPa1H</a></p>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1469668291773874178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Arsenal v Saints

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let’s do this boys! 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/ParimatchGlobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ParimatchGlobal</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CheLee?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CheLee</a> <a href="https://t.co/IazBikmxvc">pic.twitter.com/IazBikmxvc</a></p>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1469668292851744771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📋 Your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> Starting XI <a href="https://t.co/2EQR6l1TKC">pic.twitter.com/2EQR6l1TKC</a></p>— Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1469668347973443591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Chelsea v Leeds

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🔴 𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 🔴<br><br>This is how we line up to face <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AVFCOfficial</a> this afternoon at Anfield! <br><br>Divock Origi misses out with a sore knee.</p>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1469668322077822977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is your Aston Villa team to face Liverpool this afternoon. ⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVAVL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVAVL</a> <a href="https://t.co/VZczZB4bYA">pic.twitter.com/VZczZB4bYA</a></p>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1469668305799729153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Liverpool v Villa

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">31 - Only 31 seconds separated Raúl Jiménez's first and second yellow cards (45:50-46:21). It's his first red card in his 102nd Premier League appearance, while he's the first Mexican to be sent off in the competition. Orders.</p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469660923459686401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Life comes fast...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's how we line up for today's Revierderby! 🔵⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BOCBVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BOCBVB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/meinVfL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#meinVfL</a> <a href="https://t.co/aZtnknx7QY">pic.twitter.com/aZtnknx7QY</a></p>— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/VfLBochum1848EN/status/1469662708014399491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">🚨 BVB STARTING XI VS. BOCHUM 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/Xer8ShTNIv">pic.twitter.com/Xer8ShTNIv</a></p>— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackYellow/status/1469660748066533381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Bochum v Dortmund

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📋 <a href="https://twitter.com/J__Nagelsmann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@J__Nagelsmann</a>'s squad to take on <a href="https://twitter.com/Mainz05en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mainz05en</a> 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBM05?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBM05</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/packmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#packmas</a> <a href="https://t.co/da183rSUvA">pic.twitter.com/da183rSUvA</a></p>— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1469660499063283713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1 hour to go!! We're already excited 🤩<br><br>Here's how we'll start against <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayernEN</a> 👇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mainz05?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mainz05</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBM05?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBM05</a> <a href="https://t.co/rp9QvwxAfk">pic.twitter.com/rp9QvwxAfk</a></p>— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mainz05en/status/1469660853750349825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Bayern v Mainz

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Patience is key 🔑<br><br>🔵 0-0 🐺 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/mpEWaMJESs">pic.twitter.com/mpEWaMJESs</a></p>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1469656552533639173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Still goalless in Manchester

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jack Grealish has magic powers, pass it on 🪄 <a href="https://t.co/eTMnN2LlC1">pic.twitter.com/eTMnN2LlC1</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1469651076530028547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Yer a wizard, Jacky

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Quite a few misplaced passes from City in the opening 20 minutes. Wolves closing down well so far</p>— Jonathan Smith (@jonnysmiffy) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonnysmiffy/status/1469650395962220544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hosts surprisingly sloppy so far

<p>It's that man again - but he can't find the opener early on here!</p><p>Bernardo Silva is having what could be politely termed as "a moment" right now, but his golden boots can't find the back of the net this time, cuffing a finish just over the top-left corner.</p><p>He looks hungry and in the mood though, just like Pep Guardiola would want.</p>

Silva goes close for opener

<p>The teams are out at Etihad Stadium, the hands have been shaken - and we're underway in our first Premier League match of the day!</p><p>The hosts are overwhelming favourites of course, but can their visitors prove they have more bite than bark?</p>

KO: Man City v Wolves

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3.83 - Among all fixtures to have been played at least 60 times in the history of the English Football League since it was formed in 1888, Man City vs Wolves has the highest goals-per-game ratio of 3.83 (437 goals in 114 meetings). Treat.</p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1469631521887821826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Goals Galore?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mason Greenwood or Marcus Rashford? 🤔<br><br>✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/CharDuncker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CharDuncker</a> looks at who could be the perfect partner for Cristiano Ronaldo ⚔️</p>— GOAL News (@GoalNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalNews/status/1469637604828229632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Rashford or Greenwood - who can partner Ronaldo?

<p>To pivot briefly away from today's action, news broke earlier today that Tottenham's Europa Conference League game with Rennes will not be rescheduled.</p><p>The match was postponed following a Covid-19 outbreak within the Spurs camp.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-conference-league-clash-cancelled-following-covid/blt57234faa02ca4d5c" target="_blank">To get the lowdown on just what that means, you can read up right here at <strong>GOAL</strong>.</a></p>

Tottenham vs Rennes won't be rescheduled amid Covid outbreak

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Steven Gerrard returns to Anfield.<br><br>This is going to be emotional ♥️ <a href="https://t.co/rMGCg2pYML">pic.twitter.com/rMGCg2pYML</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1469622082640261130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Stevie G: Homecoming

<p>It's an absolutely jam-packed roster of fixtures today too. While there are no champion clashes in France or Spain, both Bayern Munich and Manchester City are firmly in the thick of things, while deposed Serie A holders Juventus too will be out to bolster their flagging fortunes.</p><p>Elsewhere, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund will all be looking to get stuck into the festive action early - oh, and there's also the small matter of Steven Gerrard's return to Anfield.</p><p>Today's order of play is as follows:</p><p><strong>1230: Manchester City v&nbsp;Wolves</strong><strong><br></strong><strong>1430: Bayern Munich v&nbsp;Mainz 05</strong><strong><br></strong><strong>1430: VfL Bochum 1848 v&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund</strong><strong><br></strong><strong>1500: Arsenal v&nbsp;Southampton</strong><strong><br></strong><strong>1500: Chelsea v&nbsp;Leeds United</strong><strong><br></strong><strong>1500: Liverpool v&nbsp;Aston Villa</strong><strong><br></strong><strong>1700: Venezia v&nbsp;Juventus</strong><strong><br></strong><strong>1730: Norwich City v&nbsp;Manchester United</strong></p><p><em>(All times GMT)</em></p>

Today's order of play

<p>Hello and welcome to GOAL Matchday Live - our rolling blog coverage of all the biggest beats and hottest games across Europe this weekend!</p><p>With continental club football packed away until 2022 now, it is that most wonderful time of the year instead - subjectively, of course.</p><p>Yes, it is truly the dawn of the hectic Christmas schedule that will seperate the best from the rest. Entire seasons can be lost and won over the next three weeks - and all these teams will know that a slip-up could be fatal to their ambitions.</p>

🎉 ⚽️ Welcome to GOAL Matchday Live! ⚽️ 🎉

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Matchday LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool & Man Utd all in action after Man City beat Wolves | Goal.com South Africa

Join us for live updates on a busy Saturday of match action, with the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool &amp; Manchester United all featuring