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Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool, Man City 2-0 Wolves, Burnley 2-2 Spurs: Saturday's Premier League action sees title race and relegation battle heat up.

Arsenal clinch top spot, Chelsea and Newcastle move into top eight, Tottenham survive pressure, but Manchester City shocked 3-1 by Bodø/Glimt. Champions League Matchday 7 roundup for all five English Premier League teams.

Michael Carrick made a dream start as Manchester United interim manager with a 2-0 derby win over City, Liverpool were held 1-1 by Burnley, Chelsea beat Brentford 2-0, and West Ham stunned Tottenham with a late winner.

FA Cup third round results: Man City destroy Exeter 10-1, Aston Villa knock out Spurs 2-1, Sunderland beat Everton on penalties, and Brighton defeat Man United 2-1.

Manchester City were held 1-1 by Chelsea after a 94th-minute equaliser, Liverpool squandered a stoppage-time lead at Fulham to draw 2-2, while Brian Brobbey's late goal earned Sunderland a point at Tottenham.

Declan Rice scored twice as Arsenal battled past Bournemouth 3-2 to make it five wins in a row, extending their lead at the top to six points over Aston Villa as the Gunners' title dream gathers momentum.

Manchester City and Liverpool both started 2026 with goalless draws as City were held by Sunderland and Liverpool couldn't break down stubborn Leeds United at Anfield, allowing Arsenal to extend their lead at the top.

Arsenal hammered Aston Villa 4-1 to end 2025 as Premier League leaders, while Manchester United were held 1-1 by bottom club Wolves and Chelsea drew 2-2 with Bournemouth in the final matches of the year.

Archie Gray scored his first Tottenham goal as Spurs secured a crucial 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace, with Micky van de Ven captaining the side and putting in a solid defensive display.

Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score twice as Aston Villa stunned Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, equalling a club record of eleven consecutive victories dating back to 1914.

Arsenal regained the Premier League lead with victory over Brighton after Manchester City briefly went top by beating Nottingham Forest 2-1, while Liverpool honoured the late Diogo Jota in an emotional 2-1 win over Wolves.

Patrick Dorgu's stunning volley earned Manchester United a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Boxing Day, lifting the Red Devils to fifth in the Premier League despite missing captain Bruno Fernandes.

2025 year-end recap: Bayern Munich finishes as unbeaten Bundesliga leaders, Mbappé equals Ronaldo's club record, and Lamine Yamal takes revenge on Villarreal.

Morgan Rogers scored two spectacular goals as Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1 to make it seven consecutive Premier League wins, closing to within three points of leaders Arsenal.

Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1 despite late drama with Spurs reduced to nine men, Arsenal extended their lead at the top with victory at Everton, and Chelsea fought back from 2-0 down to draw at Newcastle.

Manchester United and Bournemouth played out a sensational 4-4 draw at Old Trafford with Bruno Fernandes scoring a stunning free-kick, but the Red Devils surrendered a late lead in a thrilling Monday night encounter.

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to close within two points of Arsenal, while Tottenham suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest with Ibrahim Sangaré scoring a stunning goal.

Arsenal survived a dramatic late scare to beat Wolves 2-1 thanks to two own goals, Mohamed Salah set a Premier League record on his return for Liverpool, and Cole Palmer ended his goal drought as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0.

Which World Cup 2026 matches should you attend? Complete guide to the 20 must-see matches from opening ceremony to final, plus best value options, atmosphere rankings, and multi-match packages for every budget.

Complete World Cup 2026 budget guide in GBP: £1,500 budget trip, £4,000 mid-range experience, £8,000 premium package, £15,000+ luxury journey. Exact costs for tickets, flights, hotels, food across all budget levels.

Three victories, three milestones: Tielemans' super-sub brilliance, Forest's historic first European away win since 1995, and Palace's Dublin masterclass headline Thursday's European football showcase.

Noni Madueke's brace guides Arsenal to 3-0 Club Brugge win extending perfect record. Haaland's penalty helps City comeback beat Real Madrid 2-1. Champions League Wednesday report.

Complete guide to World Cup 2026 group stage tickets: Why 72 group matches offer best value, Matchday 3 drama (June 24-27), simultaneous kickoffs, third-place chaos. Book opening ceremonies to qualification battles.

Liverpool edge Inter Milan 1-0 with Szoboszlai's late penalty. Tottenham beats Slavia Prague 3-0 with Simons and Kudus penalties. Champions League Round 6 report.

Complete 2026 World Cup Golden Boot analysis: Mbappé 8/1 favorite, Haaland's Norway challenge, Kane's penalty advantage, Vinícius dark horse. Historical context, scoring opportunities by group, and upset predictions.

Weekend football recap: Bayern Munich wins 5-0, Barcelona beats Betis 5-3, while Real Madrid suffers shock home defeat. Get tickets for top European clubs.

World Cup 2026 group stage predictions: Spain vs Uruguay Group of Death, England-Croatia revenge, Brazil-Morocco blockbuster. All 12 groups analyzed with final standings, upset alerts, third-place qualifiers.

Arsenal's 18-match unbeaten run ended with a dramatic late defeat at Aston Villa, Manchester City closed to within two points of the top, and Xavi Simons scored his first Tottenham goal in a 2-0 win over Brentford.

Complete 2026 World Cup betting odds after the draw: Spain 11/2 favorites, England 6/1 second, France 13/2. USA at 28/1 offer value as hosts. Full tournament winner, group winner, and top scorer odds analysis.

Full 2026 World Cup schedule announced: Mexico opens June 11 at Estadio Azteca, Spain-Uruguay showdown June 26, England-Croatia rematch June 17. All 104 matches with dates, times, venues.