Leicester City equalled a Premier League record that had been unchallenged since March 1995 when they destroyed Southampton 9-0 on Friday.
Their thumping win at St Mary s was the joint-biggest margin of victory in the Premier League, level with Manchester United s 9-0 thrashing of Ipswich Town.
Leaders Liverpool came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 at Liverpool and maintain their six-point advantage over Manchester City at the summit.
Manchester United missed two penalties in their 3-1 win at Norwich City, while Christian Pulisic shone as Chelsea beat Burnley 4-2.
Our Premier League Data Diary sheds some light on the detail behind the major stories from this weekend s big games.
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Michy Batshuayi scored twice as Belgium claimed a low-key 4-0 victory over San Marino to strengthen their position at the top of Euro 2020 qualifying Group I.
Chelsea striker Batshuayi opened the scoring from the penalty spot just before half-time in what proved the only goal of the opening period at San Marino Stadium.
Dries Mertens added a second shortly following his introduction after the break before fellow substitute Nacer Chadli notched Belgium s third.
Batshuayi then added a fourth late on with a header to complete the routine three points.
Belgium have won all five of their Euro 2020 qualifying matches but were well below their best in Serravalle.
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Marcus Rashford has revealed other things off the pitch were the cause of his difficult 2021-22 season, with the Manchester United forward now in a better headspace and really motivated .
Rashford scored only five goals in 32 appearances for United last season, prompting doubts around his Old Trafford future as he lost his England place.
But he has rediscovered something approaching his best form under new manager Erik ten Hag.
Rashford, who turns 25 on Monday, has seven goals in 15 matches and brought up 100 in United colours with his headed winner in a 1-0 victory against West Ham on Sunday.
Afterwards, he told Sky Sports of the reason for his rejuvenation, explaining: To be honest, it s a complete different energy around the whole club and the training…
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Manchester City will be looking to take another significant step towards the Premier League crown as they do battle with nearest rivals and near neighbours Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola s men come into the clash as odds on favourites to claim the trophy, currently sitting 14 points clear of the Red Devils. United then will surely be aiming to extend City s wait and also rubber stamp a place in the top four in the process.
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One of the main reasons that it looks likely that Manchester City are set to secure a third title in four seasons is their irresistible form in recent months. Their recent 4-1 thumping of Wolverhampton Wanderers extended their winning run t…
Veteran coach Oscar Tabarez will remain in charge of Uruguay until the next World Cup after signing a four-year contract extension.
Tabarez reached an agreement with the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) on Friday to continue in the role he has held since 2006.
The 71-year-old s future had gone unresolved following the World Cup in Russia, where Uruguay lost in the quarter-finals to France.
Under-20 coach Fabian Coito took control on an interim basis for the recent friendly win over Mexico in August, but Tabarez will now return to the bench.
The former Boca Juniors and AC Milan boss, who is in his second spell at the helm, could lead his country at a fourth World Cup if Uruguay qualify for Qatar 2022.
He has reached the knockout rounds on each …
LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid can capitalise on aging Barcelona and Real Madrid sides in the 2019-20 title race, according to Diego Forlan.
Heading into the first international break of the campaign, Atletico are the only LaLiga side with a 100 per cent record from three games.
Despite losing star striker Antoine Griezmann to defending champions Barca and captain Diego Godin to Inter on a free transfer, the Rojiblancos have looked strong under long-serving coach Diego Simeone.
The club-record €120million arrival of Joao Felix from Benfica has freshened Atletico s attack, with former striker Forlan backing them for a first league triumph since 2013-14.
Yes. Well, we have to see, Forlan said, courtesy of LaLiga, when asked about his old team s title cha…
Liverpool have dismissed speculation that principal owner John W Henry is considering selling the club.
The New York Post claimed Henry, who also owns MLB giants Boston Red Sox via his company Fenway Sports Group (FSG), had quietly signalled he was willing to entertain offers in excess of $2billion (£1.53billion) for Liverpool.
A club spokesperson said: As loathed as we are to give a story of the nature a meaningful response, on behalf of the club s ownership I can completely dismiss this unfounded speculation.
To repeat, once again, the club is not for sale, including in any quiet process or anything of that nature.
FSG bought the Reds for $477million in 2010 following Tom Hicks and George Gillett s ill-fated stewardship.
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Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi believes Arsenal target Mykhaylo Mudryk can win the Ballon d Or.
Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mudryk is the Gunners top target for the January transfer window, with talks between the two clubs ongoing.
Premier League leaders Arsenal are reported to have had a bid of £57million (€64.4m) for the sought-after Ukraine international rejected.
De Zerbi knows all about the 21-year-old s ability, having worked with him during his time as Shakhtar boss in the 2021-22 season.
The Italian thinks Mudryk could be destined to be the best player in the world.
Speaking ahead of Brighton s clash with Arsenal on New Year s Eve, he said: Mudryk is a fantastic player, but Brighton can t buy him.
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Barcelona have been linked with a host of strikers as they continue their search for a suitable backup for Luis Suarez following the sale of Munir El Haddadi to Sevilla. Chelsea s Alvaro Morata, who has been heavily linked with Atletico Madrid too, was as the Catalan club s preferred option, while his teammate Olivier Giroud and Girona s Christian Stuani have also been mentioned.
However, Cadena Ser claim otherwise, as relayed by . The Spanish outlet believe it is actually Carlos Vela of Los Angeles FC that Barcelona want.
Having played a season for each Salamanca and Osasuna, Vela spent four years in the Premier League, three with Arsenal and the fourth with West Bromwich Albion, before returning to Spain and joining Real Sociedad in 2011. Six years later, it was agre…
Cristiano Ronaldo is wanted by his team-mates at Real Madrid and will not find a club who help him more, according to Michel Salgado.
Ronaldo reportedly wants to leave the European champions amid accusations – which the player has denied – that he defrauded Spanish tax authorities out of €14.7million.
Former club Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with a swoop for the 32-year-old.
Salgado, a Madrid great who spent 10 seasons at the club, said Ronaldo was wanted at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid players do not want him to leave, the former full-back told a news conference in Guatemala, via Marca.
He will not find a club that gives him more than Madrid.
Ronaldo has starred since joining Madrid in 2009, wi…