Kick Off: Liverpool defeated Brighton; Barca remained top spot with home win

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Top Headlines

Liverpool 2-0 Brighton: Ekitiké's brace seals well-needed 3pts as Salah assists

Mohamed Salah claimed the record for the most Premier League goal involvements for a single club on his return to Liverpool's squad, assisting one of Hugo Ekitike's two goals in a 2-0 win over Brighton.

Barcelona 2-0 Osasuna: Raphinha's double sees a seven-point lead at the top

Raphinha's second-half double helped Barcelona overcome a stubborn Osasuna and open up a seven-point lead on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

Match Reports

Arsenal 2-1 Wolves: Two own goals gift Gunners narrow win amid late drama

Yerson Mosquera's stoppage-time own goal gave Premier League leaders Arsenal victory over bottom of the table Wolves in a dramatic finish at Emirates Stadium.

Chelsea 2-0 Everton: Palmer and Gusto score to help Blues get back on track

Cole Palmer showed his importance to Chelsea as the England international found the net to help the Blues put a difficult run of form behind them with a 2-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge.

Metz 2-3 PSG: Doue, Ramos & Ndjantou score to bring Enrique's side back to top

Injury-hit Paris St-Germain went top of Ligue 1 with a thrilling 3-2 win at struggling Metz.

Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Koln: Terrier scores stunner as hosts defeat rivals

Bayer Leverkusen ended a two-game losing streak in the Bundesliga and moved up to fourth with a 2-0 win over Koln.

Atletico 2-1 Valencia: Griezmann's brilliant goal secures the victory

Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways in LaLiga after Antoine Griezmann secured a 2-1 win over Valencia with a brilliant goal.

Burnley 2-3 Fulham: Wilson stars as hosts lose seventh straight game

Burnley suffered their seventh successive Premier League loss after going down 3-2 against a Harry Wilson-inspired Fulham side at Turf Moor.

Atalanta 2-1 Cagliari: Scamacca nets brace to achieve 3 pts

Gianluca Scamacca struck twice around a temporary Gianluca Gaetano equaliser, as Atalanta squeezed to victory over Cagliari to complete an ideal week.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Senegal announces its AFCON squad; Mane and Jackson included

On 13 December, Senegal announced their squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Ekitike scored the fastest goal in the Premier League this season

In Liverpool's match against Brighton, Ekitike scored just 46 seconds into the game, a goal that is now considered the fastest in the Premier League season so far.

The 2025 AFCON will kick off on December 21, with 25 EPL players called up

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Morocco from December 21 to January 18, 2026. According to the official squad list, 25 Premier League players have been selected for the tournament. Clubs must release their players for the competition starting December 15.

The Telegraph: Salah's recent statement may have been orchestrated by his agent

Colombian-born football agent is determined to ensure his ‘Arab global icon’ client is given the respect and money he deserves

Milestone! Virgil van Dijk makes his 250th EPL appearance for Liverpool

On 13 December, Liverpool will host Brighton in the 16th round of the Premier League. The starting lineups for both sides have been announced, with Virgil van Dijk starting.

Arsenal news: Brutal Odegaard verdict given as star's transfer stance confirmed

Arsenal news as Mikel Arteta confirms his stance on selling a striker and Martin Odegaard is given a reality check

Sky Reporter: Dortmund have set a price tag of €25-30 million for Schlotterbeck

According to reporter Patrick Berger, Dortmund would rather have Schlotterbeck on a free transfer than sell him for less than €25-30 million.

The Times: EPL betting sponsorship ban to take effect, affecting many clubs

According to The Times, the voluntary ban on betting sponsorships on the front of Premier League shirts, previously agreed upon, will take effect next season, forcing more than half of the league clubs to urgently seek new sponsors. Several clubs have admitted that their commercial revenue is expected to decline significantly.

Marcus Rashford's response says it all as Barcelona boss opens up about private chat

Marcus Rashford has been in fine form for Barcelona this season, but his playing time has been reduced in recent weeks and the Englishman has had a telling response

Camara grateful for Pogba’s advice to Monaco youngsters

Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has expressed his gratitude towards team-mate Paul Pogba for his willingness to help younger players.

AS: Even if Alonso leaves, Endrick will leave on loan

Endrick's fleeting appearance against Manchester City sparked a debate. The Brazilian needed just a handful of minutes to demonstrate that he is an underutilized player. 

Maresca relieved to snap winless streak as Chelsea bounce back versus Everton

Enzo Maresca was impressed by the way his Chelsea players reacted to adversity after a 2-0 win over Everton ended their recent winless streak.

Vinicius and Real Madrid, on the same page

Vinicius heard the Bernabéu crowd’s disapproval at certain moments during the Champions League match against Manchester City. True to his style, the Brazilian kept trying everything, but nothing came off. He isn’t bothered by the criticism — he understands it — but he is focused on getting back to his best on the pitch.

What They Say

An Indian fan: Today is my wedding, but I canceled it just so I could see Messi

On 13 December, Messi arrived in Kolkata to begin his India tour. One fan said in an interview that he canceled his wedding just to attend Messi's India tour.

Chaos in India over Messi’s GOAT visit: “We couldn’t even see his face...”

Lionel Messi’s tour of India got off to a chaotic start on Saturday, when fans ripped seats from the stands and hurled them onto the pitch after the Argentina and Inter Miami forward made only a brief appearance at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, according to the ANI news agency.

‘Not acceptable for our level’ – Arteta frustrated despite late win over Wolves

Mikel Arteta labelled Arsenal’s performance against Wolves as “not acceptable” after they won 2-1 courtesy of a 94th-minute own goal from Yerson Mosquera.

Arne Slot delivers update on Salah after Brighton win - "We needed him"

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he has "no issue to resolve" with Mohamed Salah after the forward impressed off the bench in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield.

Mount's smarts bring balance to Man Utd, says Amorim

Mason Mount's footballing intelligence and know-how bring a much-needed balance to Manchester United's attack, so says Ruben Amorim.

‘Absolute leader’ Kane helping Jackson at Bayern, says Kompany

Vincent Kompany believes Nicolas Jackson has benefited from training alongside “absolute leader” Harry Kane at Bayern Munich.

'Feels like deja vu' - Parker left frustrated as Burnley lose 7th straight match

Burnley boss Scott Parker was left frustrated with his side's continuing defensive lapses as they fell to a seventh straight defeat after losing 3-2 to Fulham, which leaves them in deep relegation trouble.

Fixtures of The Day

EPL

Manchester City VS Crystal Palace 2025/12/14 14:00 UTC

Tottenam Hotspur VS Nottingham Forest 2025/12/14 14:00 UTC

Newcastle United VS Sunderland 2025/12/14 14:00 UTC

Aston Villa VS West Ham 2025/12/14 14:00 UTC

La Liga

Real Madrid VS Deportivo Alavés 2025/12/14 20:00 UTC

Bundesliga 

Dortmund VS Freiburg 2025/12/14 14:30 UTC

Bayern Munich VS Mainz 05 2025/12/04 16:30 UTC

Serie A

AC Milan VS Sassuolo 2025/12/14 11:30 UTC

Inter Milan VS Genoa 2025/12/14 17:00 UTC

Juventus VS Bologna 2025/12/14 19:45 UTC

Ligue 1

Olympique Marseille VS Monaco 2025/12/14 19:45 UTC