Kick Off: Liverpool make Europe best-ever start; Xavi 'named Barca coach' 📰

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TOP HEADLINES

Liverpool break EPL record with Spurs win - and are on course for eight more

Liverpool beat a Premier League record with their victory over Tottenham this evening - and they are on course to break nine more before the end of the season.

61 points after 21 games! Liverpool make best start Europe has ever seen

Liverpool have added another entry to the record books, with more history made in a 1-0 victory over Tottenham.

Xavi has been named Barca coach & all details will be announced on Sunday (beIN)

According to beIN Sports reporter Khaled Waleed, Xavi will be appointed Barca new coach as Valverde will be sacked. 

MATCH REPORTS

Spurs 0-1 Liverpool: Firmino winner extends Reds' lead to insuperable 16 points

Roberto Firmino's first-half goal handed Liverpool a 12th consecutive Premier League win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Palace 1-1 Arsenal: Unlucky Gunners suffer terrible 2nd half, Auba sent off

The Gabon international put Mikel Arteta's side ahead with a typically clinical finish early on before Jordan Ayew secured a point for Roy Hodgson's men nine minutes after the interval.

Cagliari 0-2 Milan: Zlatan claims his return with goal to end club's winless run

Milan won and scored for the first time in four Serie A matches, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic netting in the victory over Cagliari.

Man Utd 4-0 Norwich: Red Devils thrash bottom side, Rashford & Martial on target

Marcus Rashford and Juan Mata led the way for Manchester United as they thrashed Norwich City 4-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Chelsea 3-0 Burnley: Jorginho, Abraham & CHO provide home comforts for Lampard

The familiar spectre of VAR hovered over Chelsea's game against Burnley at Stamford Bridge, where the hosts ran out 3-0 winners.\

Leicester 1-2 Southampton: Ings winner helps Saints banish memory of 9-0 defeat

Danny Ings scored his 10th goal in 11 games as Southampton came from behind to inflict a first defeat of the year on Leicester and extend their excellent run to five wins in six unbeaten games.

Nurnberg 5-2 Bayern: Newboys schooled by Bundesliga 2 minnows in friendlies

THESE THING HAPPEN

Fan tries to take selfie with Mou but Jose 'snaps top of his head & wall' 🎥

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Jose Mourinho may be the Special One on the sideline but his photography skills leave a lot to be desired.

Barcelona 'offer Xavi two-and-a-half year contract' to take over from Valverde

Barcelona have offered club legend Xavi a two-and-a-half year contract to replace underfire Ernesto Valverde as manager, according to reports.

Bruno Fernandes 'has virtually completed Man Utd move'

Bruno Fernandes has virtually completed Man Utd move, according to tvi24.

Bruno Fernandes 'has agreed to sign a contract with Man Utd until 2025'

Bruno Fernandes has agreed on personal terms with Manchester United for a contract until 2025 with wages of €6m a year, per journalist Nicolo Schira from transfer market reports.

Mourinho hilariously drops to knee in amazement after Lo Celso's miss

Giovani Lo Celso produced a miss of the season contender that forced Jose Mourinho to his knees in anguish.

WHAT THEY SAY

'VAR were having tea' - Mourinho blasts decision not to send Robertson off

Jose Mourinho accused VAR officials of failing to follow the game after Andy Robertson committed a gruesome-looking tackle on debutant Japhet Tanganga as Liverpool won 1-0 at Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday.

Al Sadd Sports Director confirms Barcelona & Xavi have been in negotiations

Sports Director of Al Sadd Club has confirmed that Barcelona and Xavi are in negotiations.

Zidane: I thought Barcelona were going to win, but Atletico competed very well

Zinedine Zidane spoke ahead of Real Madrid's meeting with Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana final.

KEY POINTS & OTHER THINGS

Thiago Messi finishes like father Lionel for Barcelona's youth team 🎥

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The idea of Leo Messi retiring is a terrifying thought for Barcelona supporters, but there may be another Messi donning the Blaugrana jersey in years to come, as his son Thiago is already showing some neat finishing capabilities.

Lacazette 'cheats on his long-term girlfriend with a stunning nightclub worker'

Arsenal ace Alexandre Lacazette cheated on his long-term love with a stunning nightclub worker.

Simeone's three keys which unlocked Barcelona

Not long ago, Diego Simeone was beginning to be doubted after a poor run of form saw Atletico Madrid fall out of the Champions League spots in LaLiga Santander, yet his tactical decisions against Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana on Thursday silenced any such sentiments.

Xavi tops Barcelona's list to replace Valverde

Barcelona's loss against Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the Supercopa de Espana has the alarms sounding at the Camp Nou.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Different year, same Karius... Ex-Liverpool keeper concedes yet another howler

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FIXTURES OF THE DAY

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UTC 2020/01/12 18:00   Real Madrid vs Atletico

UTC 2020/01/12 19:45   Roma vs Juventus

UTC 2020/01/12 20:00   PSG vs Monaco