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Arsenal host Man Utd on December 20 as Premier League confirms December fixture schedule
The Premier League has confirmed fixture dates and kick-off times covering gameweeks 13 to 16 in December. Arsenal feature prominently, hosting Manchester United on December 20 and travelling to Tottenham for a North London derby on December 6.
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Curfew and closed doors possible: PSG-Barça Champions League clash threatened by Paris violence
Urban violence that erupted in Paris over the weekend could force the PSG vs FC Barcelona Champions League match scheduled for Tuesday at Parc des Princes to be played behind closed doors or even affected by a curfew. While Interior Minister Laurent Nunez ruled out postponement, the conditions under which the match could be held remain highly uncertain.
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Haaland misses training to cast doubt over Manchester City's Champions League clash with AEK Athens
Erling Haaland did not train with Manchester City on Monday after limping off in Saturday's Premier League win over Ipswich, leaving him likely to sit out the Champions League home fixture against AEK Athens. Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, Nico O'Reilly and Antoine Semenyo were also absent.
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Premier League confirms three Manchester United December fixtures moved with new kick-off times
Manchester United now have a full fixture schedule through to the end of 2025 after the Premier League rescheduled three December matches. Key games include a trip to Crystal Palace on December 13 and a visit to Arsenal on December 20.
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Three Man City fixtures rescheduled with Brentford away moved to Saturday night
The Premier League has confirmed Manchester City's full December schedule, shifting three fixtures to new kick-off times. City fans face a Saturday night trip to Brentford on December 5, while home games against Leeds and Chelsea have also been rescheduled.
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Man City face points deduction large enough to guarantee Premier League relegation
Insiders close to Manchester City's financial misconduct case believe the club face a points deduction severe enough to send them down to the Championship, plus a further penalty that could keep them there for a second season.
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Martinez signals Old Trafford exit after blasting Manchester United hierarchy over Champions League humiliation
Lisandro Martinez is expected to leave Manchester United when his contract expires in 2027, after publicly criticising the club's recruitment following their heavy defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. An extension option held by the club is now considered unlikely to be triggered.
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Guehi explains why he no longer takes the knee during Premier League anti-racism campaign
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi declined to take the knee during the Premier League's 'No Room For Racism' fixture against Ipswich on Saturday, saying the gesture may have lost its impact and that he chooses to clap instead.
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PSG vs Barcelona Champions League tie confirmed despite violent protests sweeping France
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has confirmed that PSG's Champions League fixture against Barcelona at the Parc des Princes will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday, despite a weekend of nationwide protests that left more than 2,000 people arrested.
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Thierry Henry and Kate Scott to host Ballon d'Or ceremony in London
The CBS Sports duo will present the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony on October 26 at London Palladium. A first for the former French striker, nominated nine times without ever winning the trophy.
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Frimpong faces six-game absence as Liverpool's right-back crisis deepens after Brentford
Jeremie Frimpong is set to miss Liverpool's next six fixtures with a hamstring injury sustained at Brentford, while Dominik Szoboszlai faces a further week on the sidelines, leaving Ronald Araujo as the club's only recognised right-back option.
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Konsa relishes Kane duel as Arsenal target first Champions League glory
Ezri Konsa has settled quickly into life at Arsenal after his £55m move from Aston Villa, forming a strong partnership with Gabriel and helping the Gunners keep four clean sheets in seven Premier League games. The England centre-back is now focused on Wednesday's Champions League trip to Bayern Munich.
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PSG-Barça: Flick calls up 18-year-old defender to cover three absences in central defence
Two days before the Champions League clash at Parc des Princes, FC Barcelona are without Eric Garcia, Jules Koundé and Andreas Christensen. Hansi Flick has called up Alex Campos, 18, from La Masia, to bolster a defence reduced to six specialist players.
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Liverpool and Chelsea chase Alex Scott in £100m Bournemouth transfer battle
Bournemouth have reversed their stance on Alex Scott and are now open to selling the 23-year-old midfielder in January, with Liverpool and Chelsea leading the chase for a fee of at least £100 million.
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Guehi says City squad stayed calm after 115-charge guilty verdict due to club trust
Marc Guehi has revealed Manchester City's players reacted with composure to the club's guilty verdict on 115 financial rule charges, saying trust in club leadership kept the dressing room settled. The defender, signed in January, also expressed his desire to be part of City's future.
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Duncan Ferguson signs multi-year deal to manage Northern Irish club Glentoran
Duncan Ferguson has been appointed manager of Glentoran FC on a multi-year contract, bringing the former Everton and Scotland striker to the Irish Premiership side who have not won a league title since 2009.
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Real Madrid make significant offer for Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel as exit looms
Real Madrid have submitted a significant offer worth around €10 million for Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel, 16, who has been training alone in Spain while seeking to terminate his contract at Old Trafford.
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Mbappé wins 2026 Onze d'Or with 48% of votes, one week before Ballon d'Or
Top scorer in La Liga, UEFA Champions League and World Cup, Kylian Mbappé was overwhelmingly backed by Onze Mondial magazine readers, far ahead of Joao Neves and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
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Gudmundsson escaped red card in Man United draw at Leeds, say former officials
Former Premier League referees Dermot Gallagher and Darren Cann both believe Leeds United's Gabriel Gudmundsson should have been sent off for a rash challenge on Andrey Santos during Sunday's 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
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De Zerbi bans phones at Marbella camp as winless Spurs prepare for crunch Coventry clash
Roberto De Zerbi has revealed he banned mobile phones at mealtimes during Tottenham's Marbella training camp, as the Italian searches for solutions to lift Spurs off the bottom of the Premier League after six games without a win.
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