Everton boss Sam Allardyce and assistant Sammy Lee absent for Europa League trip to Apollon Limassol
Sam Allardyce will miss Everton's dead-rubber Europa League tie against Apollon Limassol due to a medical appointment, while Sammy Lee has also stayed back ahead of Liverpool game.
Jose Mourinho reveals Manchester United injury update before City derby and explains Rojo absence
Eric Bailly and Michael Carrick definitely sidelined for top-of-the-table Manchester derby, although Nemanja Matic will play and three others could also return.
West Ham's Javier Hernandez back in training before Chelsea visit as Moyes ponders retaining Adrian
Javier Hernandez has returned to West Ham training before derbies against Chelsea and Arsenal, while David Moyes could keep faith in goalkeeper Adrian at the expense of Joe Hart.
Watford close in on deal for Swedish goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg after Arsenal and Tottenham links
Watford look set to win the race for highly-rated teenage IFK Gothenburg goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg, who has also been watched by Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton.
Manchester United score twice in 66 seconds to beat CSKA Moscow and seal Champions League progress
Quickfire goals from Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford cancel out controversial Vitinho opener and ensure Manchester United qualify for the last 16 as Group A winners.
Everton seeking Sam Allardyce reunion with Crystal Palace and England coach Martyn Margetson
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish wishes Sam Allardyce every success in his new job, although wishes Everton "weren't trying to nick our goalkeeping coach".
Paul Pogba will miss City derby after Manchester United decide against red card appeal
Paul Pogba will serve a three-match domestic suspension after Manchester United opt not to launch an appeal against his dismissal in the 3-1 defeat of Arsenal.
Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka to decide future in January after Manchester United enter race
Leon Goretzka claims he is in the "final phase" of the decision-making process as Manchester United compete with the likes of Barcelona and Arsenal to sign the Schalke midfielder.
Paul Pogba and Sergio Romero to feature for Manchester United against CSKA Moscow as six miss out
Nemanja Matic, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini are all set to miss Manchester United's final Champions League Group A contest.
Sam Allardyce planning to introduce sports psychologist at Everton to help improve confidence
New Everton manager Sam Allardyce is planning to employ a sports psychologist at Goodison Park, while reports suggest he is also interested in West Brom defender Jonny Evans.
Late surge gives England slim hope after abject batting collapse in second Ashes Test
Chris Woakes and James Anderson take two wickets apiece before stumps at the Adelaide Oval after Australia decide not to enforce the follow-on leading by 215 runs.
Liverpool defender Joel Matip out of Spartak Moscow clash but Jurgen Klopp hopeful over 2017 return
Joel Matip will remain absent for Liverpool's Champions League meeting with Spartak Moscow, yet reports that he is set to miss the entire festive period could be wide of the mark.
Manchester United end Arsenal's 100% home record but lose Paul Pogba for City derby clash
Paul Pogba's second-half red card is the only negative for Jose Mourinho as Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-1 in a thrilling contest at the Emirates Stadium.
Five-star Liverpool crush Brighton as 10-man Tottenham hold on to claim point at Watford
Elsewhere, the Sam Allardyce era at Everton begins with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town at Goodison Park.
Steve Smith and David Warner fall but Australia hold edge after day one of second Ashes Test
Australia lose their two most influential batsmen on day one of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, but England take just four total wickets after Joe Root elects to bowl first.
Eden Hazard at the double as Chelsea come from behind to seal comfortable win over Newcastle
Rafael Benitez endures a miserable return to Stamford Bridge as Eden Hazard's brace and a header from Alvaro Morata cancels out Dwight Gayle's early strike.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte accepts FA charge and fine after Swansea outburst
Antonio Conte has no plans to contest an FA charge of misconduct after being sent to the stands during Chelsea's 1-0 win over Swansea and will pay his £8,000 fine.
Fifa World Cup 2018 draw: Following England to final would cost fans more than £5,000
England are set to travel some 4066 miles in the group stage alone after being drawn alongside Belgium, Tunisia and Panama.
Liverpool defender Joel Matip out of Brighton trip as Jurgen Klopp hopes for Ragnar Klavan return
Jurgen Klopp hopes Ragnar Klavan has recovered from the illness that saw him sidelined for Wednesday's win over Stoke as a muscle problem rules Joel Matip out of Brighton clash.
Toby Alderweireld to undergo scan in two weeks as Tottenham defender refuses to set return date
Toby Alderweireld will undergo another scan to monitor his recovery progress, although the Tottenham Hotspur centre-back does not want to pinpoint a specific date for his comeback.
Swansea chase new strikers but Liverpool's Dominic Solanke not targeted for January loan swoop
Goal-shy Swansea will look to strengthen their forward line during the January transfer window, although Paul Clement claims that Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke is not a target.
Arsene Wenger laments 'disastrous' injury setback for Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla
Arsene Wenger has described news of Santi Cazorla's ninth achilles operation as "disastrous" and "sad" and is unsure how badly it will affect plans for a January comeback.
Fifa World Cup 2018 draw: Best and worst case groups for England in Russia
Gareth Southgate's England will be placed in pot two for Friday's 2018 World Cup draw at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow.
Brighton defender Gaetan Bong passed fit for Liverpool test as Steve Sidwell remains sidelined
Chris Hughton confirms left-back Gaetan Bong is "fine" for Liverpool clash after missing the derby draw against Crystal Palace with a minor knee injury.
Mauricio Pochettino admits Christian Eriksen tiredness as Harry Winks returns for Watford clash
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino believes that Christian Eriksen may be suffering from some mental fatigue, but refuses to put his side's recent slip in form down to tiredness.
Andy Carroll and Winston Reid injuries add to West Ham woe before daunting Manchester City trip
Andy Carroll missed Wednesday's 4-0 defeat to Everton with a knee injury suffered in training, while Winston Reid appeared to damage his hamstring in the second half.
Tottenham summer offer for Mateo Kovacic confirmed as Real Madrid vow not to sell in January
Real Madrid director general Jose Angel Sanchez has confirmed rumours that Tottenham did see an offer for Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic rejected during the summer.
Mesut Ozil shines as five-star Arsenal thrash Huddersfield to notch their 12th straight home win
The Gunners score three goals in four second-half minutes to confidently dispatch of Huddersfield, whose away-day blues continue at the Emirates Stadium.
Rafael Benitez explains surprise Newcastle changes and urges focus ahead of Chelsea trip
Newcastle's starting XI for West Brom draw on Tuesday night showed five changes, with manager Rafael Benitez eager to rotate during a hectic portion of the Premier League schedule.
David Wagner considers 'fresh legs' for Arsenal trip as Huddersfield remain without Kasey Palmer
Head coach David Wagner has no concerns over Huddersfield's fitness amid hectic fixture list, although will decide tomorrow whether to make changes for tough clash against Arsenal.
