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Cristiano Ronaldo has missed training for the third day in a row as Los Blancos continue their preparations for the visit of Barcelona

Thomas Lemar and Ross Barkley are on Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's wishlist for the January transfer window, reports claim.

Arsenal have made enquiries over Mainz defender Abdou Diallo but are likely to have to wait until the summer before they can do a deal.

Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba and Gerard Deulofeu returned to training two days before the first El Clasico in La Liga at Real Madrid on Saturday [23 December].

James Tarkowski will miss Burnley's devilishly difficult festive schedule against Tottenham, Manchester United and Huddersfield after being handed a three-game ban.

Chamberlain joined Liverpool in a £35m deal on transfer deadline day after turning down a deal worth up to £180,000 a week to stay at the Emirates Stadium.

Bottom of the table Swansea sacked Paul Clement on Wednesday after he won just three games all season.

Jermain Defoe was forced off injured during Bournemouth's Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea with Eddie Howe fearing the striker has suffered ankle ligament damage.

Gennady Golovkin's coach Abel Sanchez believes WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders has some way to go before he can be called the best over "GGG" or Canelo Alvarez.

Doubts are starting to emerge over Andy Murray's participation at the 2018 Australian Open as the former world number one is still training in the UK.

Jack Wilshere spent the last season on loan at AFC Bournemouth and made his first start in the Premier League against West Ham United since May 2016.

Danny Ings has returned to full fitness since recovering from two lengthy injury setbacks in the last two years. He has made two appearances in the Premier League this term.

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez is set to snub a January exit and join Manchester City in a summer deal that would make him one of the most highly-paid players.

Liverpool have conceded 20 goals from 18 matches in the Premier League, out of which nine goals were conceded against Manchester City (five) and Tottenham Hotspur (four).

Mkhitaryan enjoyed an explosive start to the season, laying on five assists for his teammates in the opening three matches of the season.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has called Alvaro Morata's suspension a "big loss" as the striker will miss the Everton game following his game-winning celebration against Bournemouth.

Arsenal, West Ham United and Everton have reportedly registered their interest in signing Steven N'Zonzi in the January transfer window.

Sturridge, Ings and Robertson are currently bit-part players under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield and Benitez is looking to raid his old club for much-needed reinforcements.

Tony Pulis has emerged as the favourite to replace Paul Clement at Swansea City with the club promising an update on their search within 24 hours.

Jose Mourinho has labelled Bristol City "lucky" after watching his Manchester United side be knocked out by the Championship side at Ashton Gate.

Debuchy is open to opportunities across Europe, where he can play an active role and give his career a new lease of life.

Live coverage of the draw for the last four of the Carabao Cup including the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City as the road to Wembley continues.

Jose Mourinho's holders travel to Ashton Gate to take on Championship promotion contenders Bristol City.

Live coverage as Chelsea meet Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Matip has re-joined first-team training while Sturridge has recovered from a virus ahead of the trip to face Arsenal.

Nabil Fekir has listed Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona as the clubs he could consider when he leaves Lyon.

Thomas Lemar is a target for Liverpool in the January transfer window regardless of whether Philippe Coutinho moves to Barcelona or not.

N'Zonzi, who is said to be a target for Arsenal, has made no secret of his desire to leave Andalusia.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will be active in January should the right players become available during the winter window.