Gravenberch and Wirtz Fire Liverpool Past Wolves at Anfield
Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over winless Wolves at Anfield, with quickfire goals from Gravenberch and Wirtz setting the tone before Santiago Bueno offered late hope for the visitors.
Arsenal Hold On for Narrow 2-1 Win Over Brighton
Arsenal reclaimed top spot in the Premier League after edging past Brighton 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, but Mikel Arteta’s side had to survive late scares as Brighton came close to snatching a point.
Mane Rescues Senegal as DR Congo Hold Firm in Tangier
Sadio Mane struck late to cancel out Cedric Bakambu’s opener as Senegal and DR Congo played out a hard fought 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash at the Grand Stade de Tanger.
Late Cherki Strike Sinks Spirited Nottingham Forest
Rayan Cherki delivered a goal and an assist as Manchester City edged Nottingham Forest 2-1 at the City Ground, extending their winning run and climbing to the summit of the Premier League table.
Roche Strike Seals Narrow Benin Win Over Botswana in AFCON Group D
Yohan Roche’s first-half finish proved decisive as Benin edged Botswana 1-0 in a tense Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash in Rabat, keeping their qualification hopes firmly on track.
Dorgu volley lifts Manchester United past Newcastle at Old Trafford
A moment of brilliance from Patrick Dorgu proved decisive as Manchester United edged Newcastle United 1-0 at Old Trafford, climbing into the top five after a disciplined and hard fought Premier League display.
Late penalties deny Morocco as Zambia, Comoros draw blanks in Group A
Morocco were held to a dramatic 1-1 draw by Mali after both sides scored from the penalty spot, while Zambia and Comoros played out a goalless stalemate in a tense Africa Cup of Nations Group A double header.
Salah penalty sends Egypt past South Africa in tight Group B clash
Mohamed Salah kept his cool from the spot as Egypt edged South Africa 1-0 in a bruising AFCON Group B encounter, with the Pharaohs showing resilience to protect their lead deep into stoppage time.
Dala strike and Musona response leave Angola and Zimbabwe level in Group B
Angola missed the chance to tighten their grip on AFCON Group B after Knowledge Musona struck late in the first half to cancel out Gelson Dala’s opener, forcing a hard fought 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Marrakech.
United Hit by Absences Ahead of Newcastle Clash
Manchester United head into their Boxing Day Premier League meeting with Newcastle United facing a growing injury and availability crisis, with seven first team players ruled out and key decisions looming in midfield for Ruben Amorim.