Win or lose. The conditions are simple for the national football team's quest to reach the World Cup finals in North America this summer. A playoff semi-final against Ukraine awaits on a neutral field.
FootballNational team midfielder Hugo Larsson was ill for a long time at the beginning of the year. The throat infection has had consequences. "After the season, I will have surgery to remove my tonsils," he says.
SportsVictor Nilsson Lindelöf played the entire match as Aston Villa beat Lille in the Europa League round of 16.
FootballStriker Alexander Isak has not been selected for the men's World Cup playoff against Ukraine. The Liverpool player has not returned to action after breaking his leg. This was too soon for him, says national team captain Graham Potter.
FootballAfter eleven straight wins at home, Aston Villa lost 0-1 to Everton at Villa Park on Sunday.
Sports0–0, 1–1, 1–1 - second-placed Manchester City cruise through the opening stages of the year. League leaders Arsenal accept and thank.
SportsAfter a sleepy first half, things picked up in the second half. League leaders Arsenal cruised past third-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Swedish duel between Viktor Gyökeres and Victor Nilsson Lindelöf ended in a 4–1 home win.
FootballManchester City took over first place in the Premier League for a couple of hours. Viktor Gyökeres. Arsenal responded - and will celebrate the New Year as league leaders.
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