Last season, only one match was played on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas in England. The decision drew criticism. Now the Premier League is backing down and announcing that several matches will be played on December 26.
SportsAnthony Elanga's Nottingham can breathe a sigh of relief. They advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals, but only after a penalty shootout against bottom team Ipswich.
SportsAlexander Isak has a lighter groin injury and may miss the weekend's FA Cup match. In that case, Newcastle's game plan will change. For he has unique qualities that we want to use, says coach Eddie Howe.
SportsManchester United cannot turn it around under new coach Rúben Amorim. After the 1-3 loss at home to Brighton at Old Trafford, the Portuguese coach scolded his team.
SportsVictory again for Manchester City. Goal again by Erling Braut Haaland. Have the champions crawled out of the deep form crisis now?
SportsArsenal started the new year by continuing to chase Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. So far, so good. Brentford was defeated 3-1 away.
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