Matchday LIVE: Chelsea triumph in Club World Cup final, Real Madrid & Man Utd draw

It's all over at Carrow Road - and Manchester City have their own win to celebrate, with a 4-0 drubbing of Norwich.Pep Guardiola's side trump Dean Smith's men thanks to a super Raheem Sterling performance, as the England man nabs a hat-trick on the road.Onwards and upwards again for the champions.

FT: Norwich 0-4 Man City

Sterling hat-trick inspires comfortable victory

HISTORY IS MADE IN ABU DHABI! CHELSEA ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!Kai Havertz's penalty in extra-time wins the FIFA Club World Cup Final for the Blues! Thomas Tuchel's men defeat Palmeiras to claim the trophy for the first time in their history!Players drop to the ground, exhausted in celebration. It is a huge, seismic moment. They have been taken almost all the way - and they have come out the other side on top.Chelsea, champions of the world. It's got a nice ring to it.

CHELSEA WIN THE FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP!

CHELSEA TAKE BACK THE LEAD IN THE FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP FINAL!It's a second penalty of the game, after Palmeiras tied things up early on - and another handball call is to blame! The Brazilian side cannot believe it!Kai Haverts steps up - and he absolutely buries it! Chelsea have five minutes, plus injury time, to cling on for one of the very few club football prizes to elude them!

GOAL: Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras

GOAL: Norwich 0-3 Man City

There's the final whistle - and Edin Dzeko ensures there's no change at the summit of Serie A, as Inter fight back for a point against Napoli.It means the visitors remain one point clear of their hosts at the top, with a game in hand to boot.Napoli miss an almighty chance to change the complexion of this Serie A season.

FT: Napoli 1-1 Inter

Is that game, set and match to the Citizens?Phil Foden is the man to double Manchester City's lead and put them very much on the path to three more points.Norwich are looking a little bit quiet after that one, and no wonder. They've got a long road back into this game.

GOAL: Norwich 0-2 Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sterling curls in an absolute BEAUTY to put Man City ahead! 💥 <a href="https://t.co/AcVT9djK7b">pic.twitter.com/AcVT9djK7b</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1492561166140325889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">STERLING finishes off this one to give City the lead at Carrow Road! 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/nbc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nbc</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/peacocktv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@peacockTV</a> <a href="https://t.co/ClO0pRuNAy">pic.twitter.com/ClO0pRuNAy</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1492559946482860033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Sterling scores with blinder for visitors

Inter pull level mere minutes after the restart!Edin Dzeko misses a glorious chance for a header, but the ball comes back to him off a deflection and he seizes the second chance to tuck it away.Napoli are pegged back to level terms. Now, it is winner-takes-all once more!

GOAL: Napoli 1-1 Inter

Come on down, Raheem Sterling!The England international has been sniffing around for Manchester City's opener across the first half-hour and he finds it now with an absolute peach.Norwich fail to clear a Kyle Walker cross and the ball falls back to the forward, who curls a beauty into the bottom corner.

GOAL: Norwich 0-1 Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Veiga converts the penalty to equalize for Palmeiras at 1-1! 🔥🎯 <a href="https://t.co/ZlY94PHoP5">pic.twitter.com/ZlY94PHoP5</a>— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1492557907275259909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just like that we are level! 😳 VAR confirms the handball in the box and the penalty is despatched by <a href="https://twitter.com/Palmeiras?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Palmeiras</a> to make the game all square.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/C4Sport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#C4Sport</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFAClubWorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFAClubWorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/h5mAGKfbrd">pic.twitter.com/h5mAGKfbrd</a>— Channel 4 Sport (@C4Sport) <a href="https://twitter.com/C4Sport/status/1492558257168293892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Palmeiras nab penalty equaliser

Hero-to-zero time for Chelsea - Palmeiras peg them back from the penalty spot!A cross grazes Thiago Silva's arm, and though it goes by at first glance, a VAR intervention forces the spot-kick.Up steps Raphael Veiga, and he lashes it into the bottom-right corner. The Brazilian team - and their fans, who appear to outnumber the Blues' own support five-to-one - go absolutely crackers.

GOAL: Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">THUNDEROUS HEADER FROM LUKAKU!! 😤<a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFC</a> take the lead after a brilliant cross is powered home by Romelu Lukaku. 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/C4Sport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#C4Sport</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFAClubWorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFAClubWorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/c1E6y8T4dr">pic.twitter.com/c1E6y8T4dr</a>— Channel 4 Sport (@C4Sport) <a href="https://twitter.com/C4Sport/status/1492556134087114752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Romelu Lukaku finds the back of the net for <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFCinUSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFCinUSA</a> to take the lead! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/jBr0O6P7Ih">pic.twitter.com/jBr0O6P7Ih</a>— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1492555536491073538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Lukaku heads Blues into Club World Cup lead

There's no goals for Chelsea in the FIFA World Club Cup - so can the side they beat to go there deliver instead?Manchester City are underway against Norwich, who Pep Guardiola will have visions of turning over with ease.Dean Smith may have over plans though. Who will come out on top?

KO: Norwich v Man City

The whistle goes in Abu Dhabi - and there is nothing to split Chelsea and Palmeiras at the interval in the FIFA World Club Cup Final.The Blues have been handed a hammer-blow with Mason Mount forced off through injury though, robbing them of a key creative outlet.Do they have the power in reserve to still see this one through and crown themselves champions of the world?

HT: Chelsea 0-0 Palmeiras

There goes the final whistle in La Liga - and the spoils are shared between Real Madrid and Villarreal!Los Blancos cannot get the win for Carlo Ancelotti on his big day, but at the very least, they do not leave the Yellow Submarine empty-handed.Onto the next one for both teams.

FT: Villarreal 0-0 Madrid

Los Blancos held to draw by Yellow Submarine

The perfect start for the hosts in Serie A!Inter are pegged back through a penalty after Stefan de Vrij is deemed by VAR to have committed a foul in the box.Up steps Lorenzo Insigne to dispatch that one, no problem at all.

GOAL: Napoli 1-0 Inter

If the Premier League has produced a clash that could shape the race for relegation, then this could be the one that sends the Serie A title to Milan or Naples.Inter have a game in hand and a one-point lead over Napoli - but momentum has a funny thing in races like these.Here we go!

KO: Napoli v Inter

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🚨 ▪️ City return to 4-3-3 ▪️ Gilmour and Sargent back in ▪️ Idah and Placheta make way<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NCFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NORMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NORMCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/IMKBjfgFBb">pic.twitter.com/IMKBjfgFBb</a>— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1492536476311212035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Your City XI to take on Norwich! 💙 XI | Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Zinchenko, Fernandinho (C), Gundogan, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Sterling SUBS | Carson, Stones, Laporte, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Cancelo, Kayky, Delap. McAtee<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/bTcVaLrLBB">pic.twitter.com/bTcVaLrLBB</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1492536467092082697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Norwich v Man City

Nervous, Blues fans?The moment is here - it is the FIFA Club World Cup Final, between Chelsea and Palmeiras!Thomas Tuchel's men are about to discover whether they truly are the best side in the world. Game on in Abu Dhabi!

KO: Chelsea v Palmeiras

There goes the full-time whistle - and Bayern Munich have been capsized in one of the results of the season!Robert Lewandowski's double is not enough for the champions as they come out on the wrong side of a six-goal clash with Vfl Bochum.It is a huge win for the hosts - and a potentially huge result in the Bundesliga title race. Bayern still have daylight, but any more slip-ups and there will be trouble.

FT: Bochum 4-2 Bayern

Bundesliga holders stunned in six-goal clash

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋 Con estos 1️⃣1️⃣ recibimos al Inter. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NapoliInter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NapoliInter</a> 💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaNapoliSempre?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaNapoliSempre</a> <a href="https://t.co/ShTP3SVX6b">pic.twitter.com/ShTP3SVX6b</a>— Oficial SSC Napoli (@sscnapoliES) <a href="https://twitter.com/sscnapoliES/status/1492531085133111302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📣 | LINE-UP Simone Inzaghi's starting 1️⃣1️⃣ for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NapoliInter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NapoliInter</a> 👇 Powered by @EASPORTSFIFA <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FORZAINTER?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FORZAINTER</a> ⚫️🔵 <a href="https://t.co/8Wti2MC9PH">pic.twitter.com/8Wti2MC9PH</a>— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter_en/status/1492527531588788227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Napoli v Inter

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Your Chels! 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClubWorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClubWorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/5DwaqblnF4">pic.twitter.com/5DwaqblnF4</a>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1492522014455869448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParaCegoVer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParaCegoVer</a> Nosso time titular: 21 Weverton 2 Marcos Rocha 7 Dudu 9 Zé Rafael 10 Rony 13 Luan 14 Gustavo Scarpa 15 Gustavo Gómez (C) 22 Piquerez 23 Raphael Veiga 28 Danilo Técnico: Abel Ferreira<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AvantiPalestra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AvantiPalestra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHExPAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHExPAL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JuntosPeloBi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JuntosPeloBi</a>— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) <a href="https://twitter.com/Palmeiras/status/1492521649274605571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Chelsea v Palmeiras

There goes the final whistle at a drenched Old Trafford - and Manchester United's top-four prospects have taken another blow as they are held to a 1-1 draw by Southampton.Che Adams' second-half finish just after the restart matched Jadon Sancho's opener for the Red Devils and a spirited performance from the visitors saw them earn their point.But Ralf Rangnick and Cristiano Ronaldo will have much to address. The former's side continue to lack goals up front - and the latter continues to suffer in front of the box.

FT: Man Utd 1-1 Saints

Red Devils drop points to spirited visitors

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our starting 1️⃣1️⃣ for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VillarrealRealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VillarrealRealMadrid</a>! <a href="https://t.co/e5i49M3psq">pic.twitter.com/e5i49M3psq</a>— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) <a href="https://twitter.com/VillarrealCFen/status/1492498607202779143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋✅ Our 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗫𝗜 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/VillarrealCFen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VillarrealCFen</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VillarrealRealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VillarrealRealMadrid</a> <a href="https://t.co/AlJ80lRaHl">pic.twitter.com/AlJ80lRaHl</a>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1492488257896128515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Villarreal v Madrid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our starting line up for today's game against <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayernEN</a> is presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/Vonovia_SE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vonovia_SE</a>. Come on, lads!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BOCFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BOCFCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/meinVfL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#meinVfL</a> <a href="https://t.co/Hht2pbNl6L">pic.twitter.com/Hht2pbNl6L</a>— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/VfLBochum1848EN/status/1492491779094073344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">All in white today ⛰️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BOCFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BOCFCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/packmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#packmas</a> <a href="https://t.co/C7O5lqXo7d">pic.twitter.com/C7O5lqXo7d</a>— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1492490307488858113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Bochum v Bayern

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jadon Sancho has his first goal at Old Trafford! 🙌 A lightning move from Man Utd as Southampton are carved open to make it 1-0 💥 <a href="https://t.co/1kxbxMYd3z">pic.twitter.com/1kxbxMYd3z</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1492482525440221190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Sancho opener gives Man Utd lead (UK only)

First out of the gate today will be Manchester United - and it is a return to the starting line-up for Cristiano Ronaldo.After he was benched in midweek, the Portuguese starts for the visit of Southampton - and will surely have a point to prove at Old Trafford.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🔴 Bring on United! 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNSOU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNSOU</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1492460979732549632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Saints meanwhile arrive on the back of a famous comeback win over Tottenham, edging a five-goal thriller - and naturally, they are unchanged from that impressive result.Can they make it back-to-back wins against nominal big six sides today?<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Unchanged at Old Trafford 👊 Here's the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> side for today's visit to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a>: <a href="https://t.co/x7UYFWVupL">pic.twitter.com/x7UYFWVupL</a>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1492460978927288321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Man Utd v Saints

And with that, another day of football - a huge day of football! - comes to an end.It's been business as usual for Manchester City - and unusual for Bayern Munich - while Manchester United, Real Madrid, Inter and Napoli were forced to settle for draws.But the big news? Chelsea are the newly-minted FIFA Club World Cup holders. Thomas Tuchel's side are - officially - the best side in the world.Champions of the world. Until the next time, thank you and good bye.

Thank you and good bye

It's the hat-trick ball for Raheem Sterling!A penalty comes Manchester City's way, just to drop more misery on Norwich's evening, and the England man steps up to take it.His effort to the right is saved, but he's there to tap in the rebound.

GOAL: Norwich 0-4 Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The moment Chelsea won <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClubWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClubWC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/5lpbLRDwqR">pic.twitter.com/5lpbLRDwqR</a>— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1492577576740605953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Moment Blues became world champions

Palmeiras are going to end this game with ten men!Luan Garcia crashes in on Kai Havertz as the Chelsea man bears down on a break towards goal, and VAR deems it a red card offence!Surely the Blues have won this one now!

RED CARD: Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras

The whistle goes for a very quick turnaround - and there's still nothing to split these two.It's going to be a tense final act here. Will we dodge penalties? Or are we set for a shootout finale?

ETHT: Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea are now playing 4-2-3-1. Their third formation of the match. <a href="https://t.co/0La46CtZxW">https://t.co/0La46CtZxW</a>— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1492567261390983168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Blues shifting tactics

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">5 - Since his Serie A debut in 2015/16, Edin <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dzeko?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dzeko</a> has scored five league goals against Napoli: only Ciro Immobile (six) has had more against them in the process. Sniper.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NapoliInter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NapoliInter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SerieA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SerieA</a> <a href="https://t.co/qPoqgFEFpD">pic.twitter.com/qPoqgFEFpD</a>— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaPaolo/status/1492564036130648071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Happy hunting

Elsewhere, the action has been resumed in the Premier League too, for what will be the final half of the day there.Manchester City lead against Norwich thanks to Raheem Sterling - and they'll be looking for a few more goals to make this an easy finish if they can.

Back underway at Carrow Road

Here we go then...We've got half-an-hour to split these two giants of world football - or we'll go to penalties.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This is the fifth time the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClubWorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClubWorldCup</a> final has gone to extra-time. Only one final has finished with penalties... <a href="https://t.co/8VZMCb0OJZ">pic.twitter.com/8VZMCb0OJZ</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1492566332461699074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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ETKO: Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras

There's the whistle - but it's not the final one in the FIFA Club World Cup!Nothing can split Chelsea and Palmeiras in the end, and this final will go to extra-time.Don't you dare go anywhere.

End of 90: Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras

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Sterling work

There goes the whistle for half-time at Carrow Road - and it is champions Manchester City who have the advantage in the Premier League once more! Raheem Sterling's absolute corker has put the Citizens on top against Norwich City, and you get the sense there will be plenty more where that came from for the visitors.

HT: Norwich 0-1 Man City

A huge 45 minutes are on the cards in Naples.It's Napoli who lead. Win and they take the Serie A summit. Lose and Inter stretch their lead with a game in hand.Everything, as they say, is to play for.

Back underway in Serie A

Are we on for a huge moment in the Serie A title race?Lorenzo Insigne's finish from the penalty spot has Napoli up against Inter - and currently dethroning the champions at the summit, as things stand.There's a massive second half in the pipeline.

HT: Napoli 1-0 Inter

ROMELU LUKAKU HEADS CHELSEA IN FRONT IN ABU DHABI!The Belgian has come under fire so often since his return to the Blues, for his performances on and off the pitch - but he has delivered for them in the FIFA Club World Cup so far.His goal sent them to the final and he's now put them ahead, nudging Callum Hudson-Odoi's cross off the left flank home with a towering finish.

GOAL: Chelsea 1-0 Palmeiras

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1 - With <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelkeane04?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaelkeane04</a> scoring for <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Everton</a> and twin brother Will scoring for <a href="https://twitter.com/LaticsOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaticsOfficial</a>, today is the first time that both have scored in English league football on the same day. Telepathy.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1492522800434892806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Great minds think alike

The teams are out for the second half in Abu Dhabi.Who will by FIFA World Club Cup champions by the end? Or are we going to need a little more to split these two?Here we go.

Back underway in Abu Dhabi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lorenzo Insigne passes Diego Maradona's total of 115 goals to become Napoli's third-highest goalscorer of all time 💙 <a href="https://t.co/4hjYerJJif">pic.twitter.com/4hjYerJJif</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1492551192454610948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Legendary

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">6 - Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to score in his last six games in all competitions for the first time in club since December 2008-January 2009 (7). Decline? <a href="https://t.co/VxdcyvtecV">pic.twitter.com/VxdcyvtecV</a>— OptaJean (@OptaJean) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJean/status/1492515946572955649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Empty boots

No goals yet in Abu Dhabi - but there is a huge blow for Chelsea nevertheless.Mason Mount has been forced off through injury, with Christian Pulisic on in his place.Thomas Tuchel - who made it in the end after his Covid-19 scare - looks particularly concerned for the England man.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mount going off injured for Pulisic— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1492544270871543815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mount forced off through injury

It's all over in the Saturday afternoon kick-offs in the Premier League - and it is a huge win for Everton!They beat Leeds United 3-0, to give Frank Lampard's side a boost in the relegation battle - and draw Marcelo Bielsa and company closer to it.Brighton meanwhile make it a 2-0 win over Watford while Brentford and Crystal Palace play out a 0-0 draw.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Frank Lampard 3-0 Marcelo Bielsa 👀 <a href="https://t.co/BYXd8hV8mv">pic.twitter.com/BYXd8hV8mv</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1492542408613105667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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FT: Premier League round-up

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">336 - Everton have scored 336 headed goals in the Premier League, a joint-high along with Manchester United. Noggin'.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1492521491161829386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Head it!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gareth Bale makes his first appearance in La Liga since August 👀 <a href="https://t.co/qu4wXlRMI4">pic.twitter.com/qu4wXlRMI4</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1492533121308319759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bale is ba-ba-back

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">September: Bayern Munich 7-0 Bochum Today: Bochum 4-2 Bayern Munich 😱 <a href="https://t.co/Rwtg3Cce1T">pic.twitter.com/Rwtg3Cce1T</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1492535314149167109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Revenge

The teams are back out in La Liga and we're heading into action for the second half.Can Real Madrid pull out the goal to get on top and maintain their summit command? Or will Villarreal be able to torpedo their prospects?

Back underway in La Liga

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🆙 for it! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClubWorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClubWorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/NPfunywXcl">pic.twitter.com/NPfunywXcl</a>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1492529363568447490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Countdown to destiny

Is the comeback on for Bayern Munich?It's taken until the final quarter-hour of this match but the champions finally have a response in the Bundesliga, through - who else?! - Robert Lewandowski.A free-kick into the Bochum box is only cleared as far as the forward and he drills a concentrated finish through the area to finish.

GOAL: Bochum 4-2 Bayern

The whistle goes in La Liga and there's nothing to split Real Madrid from their hosts.Villarreal have frustrated their attempts to carve this game open, and the Yellow Submarine have had a few chances themselves.Will Carlo Ancelotti's anniversary at Los Blancos be a busted flush?

HT: Villarreal 0-0 Madrid

Los Blancos goalless against Yellow Submarine

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">4 – VfL Bochum are the first team to score four first half goals in a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bundesliga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bundesliga</a> match against Bayern München since 1975, when Eintracht Frankfurt scored five before the break in their 6-0 victory. Burst. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BOCFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BOCFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/8wN2Lsn1HB">pic.twitter.com/8wN2Lsn1HB</a>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1492522848765853697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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History-makers, record-breakers

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The stage is set. 😎<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClubWorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClubWorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/quXpwjOoIQ">pic.twitter.com/quXpwjOoIQ</a>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1492493338892767236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ready to start?

The half-time whistle has gone across the Premier League - and there's one clear winner from the first-halves played across the land.Everton are two goals to the good against Leeds United, in a huge boost for their relegation battle - and a blow to the Whites - with Seamus Coleman and Michael Keane on the board.Brighton meanwhile lead Watford thanks to Neal Maupay's effort, while it is goalless between Brentford and Crystal Palace.

HT: Premier League round-up

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Christian Eriksen is unveiled at Brentford ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/ynDAZd25VJ">pic.twitter.com/ynDAZd25VJ</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1492522014732652548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Look who's here!

We're back underway in Germany, for a frosty Bundesliga clash heated up by a glut of goals.But it is not Bayern Munich who have scored them. Can they fightback for a result against Vfl Bochum?

Back underway in the Bundesliga

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">100 - Carlos Ancelotti will manage his 100th LaLiga game as Real Madrid boss (W73 D13 L13), becoming the eighth manager to reach this tally in the competition for the Madrilean side. Historic. <a href="https://t.co/RPzp779bdJ">pic.twitter.com/RPzp779bdJ</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1492515131435241473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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100 up for Ancelotti

OK, who had this on their bingo card?!Bayern Munich trail by three goals at the break, after a rampant final act from Vfl Bochum puts the hosts firmly on top.Robert Lewandowski's early goal looked to be the first sign of success for the Bundesliga champions, but since then, they have been thrashed into submission. Can they turn it around?

HT: Bochum 4-1 Bayern

From the chill of Germany to the heat of Spain - and it is a glorious day too! - we're underway in La Liga!Carlo Ancelotti is out to strengthen Real Madrid's credentials near the summit, but they'll have to get past a stubborn Villarreal side to do so.The Yellow Submarine have already shown they can sink bigger fish. Can they do so again today?

KO: Villarreal v Madrid

What a corker for Bochum now! Bayern Munich are being put to the sword!Gerrit Holtmann is the latest man to get his name on the scoresheet as he bundles a nothing ball beyond Benjamin Pavard and then curls a screamer into the far-top-corner!The hosts are in dreamland!

GOAL: Bochum 4-1 Bayern

Two goals in almost as many minutes for Bochum and Bayern Munich are in freefall!Moments after they concede from the penalty spot, the visitors go another goal down through Cristian Gamboa.He nutmegs Kingsley Coman, turns two other defenders around and lashes an effort in at the far side of the net!

GOAL: Bochum 3-1 Bayern

Could a shock be on the cards in the Bundesliga? Bayern Munich trail after a Bochum penalty!Dayot Upamecano is flagged for a handball in the box and Jurgen Locadia steps up to take it.He dispatches it with cool panache, straight into the bottom-left corner.

GOAL: Bochum 2-1 Bayern

We'll only be popping in now and again, but three more Premier League games have got underway for the Saturday afternoon slate.It's a trio of mid-to-lower-table clashes, with Everton's match against Leeds United perhaps the pick of the bunch.Elsewhere, Brentford welcome Crystal Palace and Brighton travel to Watford.

Premier League matches underway

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">😍 Afternoons like these... ⚽ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VillarrealRealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VillarrealRealMadrid</a> <a href="https://t.co/4waO2a5jt0">pic.twitter.com/4waO2a5jt0</a>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1492506888449445888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Soak up the sunshine

Just the ticket for Bochum to respond!Christopher Antwi-Adjei rattles them straight back into this encounter, allowed the space to breathe as he brings down a cross on the edge of the box before he curls a low beauty across it.Some frustrated faces on Bayern Munich's players. The smile has been wiped straight from their mouths.

GOAL: Bochum 1-1 Bayern

It's that man again - you cannot keep Robert Lewandowski quiet!The man who should be Ballon d'Or overlord of European football adds yet another goal to his Bayern Munich tally.It's Thomas Muller who picks out Kingsley Coman and the latter lays it on wonderfully for the Poland international to finish off. The visitors lead in the Bundesliga.

GOAL: Bochum 0-1 Bayern

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1998 - For only the second time in their Premier League history, Manchester United have failed to win back-to-back matches despite being ahead at half-time in both, having last done so in December 1998. Slipped. <a href="https://t.co/z9mwt6PWuP">pic.twitter.com/z9mwt6PWuP</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1492506261446922240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Utd make unwanted history

We'll leave the Premier League for now - though a trio of mid-afternoon kick-offs on British soil will be worth a check-in on later - and head to the Bundesliga.Champions Bayern Munich are looking to work over another opponent as they continue their steady march towards another successful title defence, against Vfl Bochum.We are underway!

KO: Bochum v Bayern

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Two in two for <a href="https://twitter.com/CheAdams_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CheAdams_</a> 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/uAYQTDqUJN">pic.twitter.com/uAYQTDqUJN</a>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1492496855799902210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Adams maintains rich vein of form

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Into the final 🔟 minutes… Come on, United! 🔴⚪️⚫️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNSOU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNSOU</a> <a href="https://t.co/v4FJen4efT">pic.twitter.com/v4FJen4efT</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1492501265263349761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Hosts still hunting for victory

Cristiano Ronaldo looks to have handed Manchester United the lead once more - but no, it's been ruled out!The Portuguese linked up to meet Bruno Fernandes' ball with a header, but times his run just a beat off.VAR confirms the no-goal call.

Ronaldo ruled out for offside

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Focused 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BOCFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BOCFCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/packmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#packmas</a> <a href="https://t.co/9rF9QBsoWD">pic.twitter.com/9rF9QBsoWD</a>— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1492495414104412169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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In the zone

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Searching for the game’s third goal — keep pushing forwards, lads! 🔍 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNSOU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNSOU</a> <a href="https://t.co/rlpgxrKCfL">pic.twitter.com/rlpgxrKCfL</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1492496202457403397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Red Devils look to restore lead

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ché Adams levels it up for the Saints! 👊 Southampton have had some great chances in this game, and they finally score ⚽️ A well-taken finish from the forward 🎯 <a href="https://t.co/U1BLs77Vg0">pic.twitter.com/U1BLs77Vg0</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1492494309790208000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Adams nabs equaliser for Southampton (UK only)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">47': Manchester United 1-1 Southampton <a href="https://t.co/rOeMyiqIRV">pic.twitter.com/rOeMyiqIRV</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1492493667537457152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Not another one!

An immediate response from the restart for Southampton!Che Adams is laid on into the penalty box on the left, and sprays a shot past David De Gea that looks like it might have just been overcooked.But it crashes off the far post and bounces back in behind the goalkeeper!

GOAL: Man Utd 1-1 Saints

The teams are back out at Old Trafford, a venue more resembling a wet-and-wild water theme park with the weather.Manchester United have the lead - but can they cling onto it for the rest of this match against Southampton?We'll find out soon enough.

Back underway at Old Trafford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hello from Bochum 👋<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BOCFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BOCFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/pQ5BjpEYBm">pic.twitter.com/pQ5BjpEYBm</a>— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1492487653127647237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Visitors in the house

Paul Pogba thinks he's got a second for Manchester United - but the flag is up!His effort will be ruled offside, and that will be the last major act of this first half.Jadon Sancho's goal is the only one to stand - but it has put the Red Devils on top against Southampton.

HT: Man Utd 1-0 Saints

It's more than just a cold day at Old Trafford - it's a wet one now too.It is absolutely raining cats and dogs at the Theatre of Dreams, as Manchester United edge this game towards half-time with their lead intact.

Here comes the rain again

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2 - Having only scored two goals in his first 23 appearances for Man Utd in all competitions, Jadon Sancho has since netted two in his last three. Upturn. <a href="https://t.co/DwgcmJGsx1">pic.twitter.com/DwgcmJGsx1</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1492484061864071172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fire hardues

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Looking ahead to tonight. 💪 <a href="https://t.co/49PDjHS2IB">pic.twitter.com/49PDjHS2IB</a>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1492452420873601028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Blues in the zone

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jadon Sancho scores his first Premier League goal at Old Trafford 🤩 <a href="https://t.co/K284tjhoyV">pic.twitter.com/K284tjhoyV</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1492483456776998912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sancho fever

The pressure tells - and Manchester United have their opener!Jadon Sancho is there to drill home a square ball from Marcus Rashford on the back of a wonderful break supplied by Bruno Fernandes.Old Trafford roars in delight and Ralf Rangnick celebrates. A well-worked team goal for the Red Devils.

GOAL: Man Utd 1-0 Saints

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Great work from <a href="https://twitter.com/Sanchooo10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sanchooo10</a> feeds <a href="https://twitter.com/Cristiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cristiano</a> through, but a last-minute block denies our no.7. The Southampton keeper is then well-placed to deny Jadon an opener. Keep pushing, lads! ⚡️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNSOU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNSOU</a> <a href="https://t.co/TgYf8iwnUj">pic.twitter.com/TgYf8iwnUj</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1492479053517004806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Red Devils show early promise

A golden chance for Cristiano Ronaldo!The Portuguese rounds the defence following a superb break-and-ball, and edges the keeper too.He can't get enough power behind his shot though and Romain Perraud manages to clear it off the line.

Ronaldo forces saving defence

There's early sparks from United to suggest they can trouble Saints today - but can they convert those opportunities?Everton did not the other day against Newcastle, and they were made to pay the price. For new boss Frank Lampard, the wake-up call has arrived - it is a relegation battle he must be ready for.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Everton's 3-1 loss to Newcastle confirmed that they are in a relegation battle. Frank Lampard needs time to implement his game plan at Goodison Park 🔵 ✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/alexkeble?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alexkeble</a>— GOAL News (@GoalNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalNews/status/1492475041824522241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lampard's honeymoon at an end

It's a cold February day in the north of England - a sharp contrast to what we'll be expecting in Abu Dhabi later on.Can Manchester United produce some fireworks to heat up their home supporters at Old Trafford?We're underway at the Theatre of Dreams!

KO: Man Utd v Saints

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Getting ready 😇 <a href="https://t.co/yawmyqq921">pic.twitter.com/yawmyqq921</a>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1492473020467888129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Almost time

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our no.1 🧤 🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/D_DeGea?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@D_DeGea</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNSOU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNSOU</a> <a href="https://t.co/H8PEfSXYch">pic.twitter.com/H8PEfSXYch</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1492473022963404805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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De Gea retains faith as number one

We'll be diving over to the Bundesliga later on today, where leaders Bayern Munich look to be romping home towards another title.They've got previous form against hosts Vfl Bochum through this Leroy Sane scorcher...<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A Sané stunner the last time we faced Bochum 💫🎯<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BOCFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BOCFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/lwejpCmauc">pic.twitter.com/lwejpCmauc</a>— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1492469887490478081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Last time out...

's bSay what you want about the lack of goals Ralf Rangnick has produced since he succeeded Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, there's been far less at the back too.That tight defence - anchored by Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire - has certainly done the trick, but they will be able to crack the proverbial nut up front when it comes to scoring?<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">10 - Man Utd have conceded just 10 goals in 11 Premier League games since the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjær (0.9 per game), having shipped 21 times in 12 league games under the Norwegian this term (1.8 per game). Tightened. <a href="https://t.co/W9o9EUyRf7">pic.twitter.com/W9o9EUyRf7</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1492455789411328011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Batten down the hatches

Having been dropped for Edinson Cavani last time out, Cristiano Ronaldo is back, replacing his fellow striker who misses out with a groin problem.It has been a rocky return for the Portuguese to Old Trafford, his heroics needed to save their bacon on more than one occasion - and it looks like he will end the campaign without silverware once more.How will he respond today?

Can Ronaldo bust drought for hosts?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">10 - Man Utd have conceded just 10 goals in 11 Premier League games since the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjær (0.9 per game), having shipped 21 times in 12 league games under the Norwegian this term (1.8 per game). Tightened. <a href="https://t.co/W9o9EUyRf7">pic.twitter.com/W9o9EUyRf7</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1492455789411328011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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