Premier League: Plenty of pre-Christmas treats to enjoy in exciting weekend

IANS | December 20, 2024 11:45 PM

London, Dec 20 (IANS) Most of the drama in the Premier League will have to wait until Sunday, with Liverpool visiting Tottenham, second-placed Chelsea testing the waters at Everton with new owners, and Manchester United having a difficult game at home to an in-form Bournemouth. There is plenty of drama in the weekend's opening game, however, when Manchester City visit Aston Villa still reeling at the way they managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in last weekend's Manchester derby.

Mason Mount faces injury setback as midfielder ruled out for ‘several weeks’

IANS | December 20, 2024 8:49 PM

Manchester, Dec 20 (IANS) English midfielder Mason Mount is set to miss Manchester United's heavily congested December fixtures due to the injury he recently sustained. The midfielder has had wretched luck and was visibly upset when being forced to leave the field during the first half of the Manchester derby victory last weekend.

Dele Alli confirms Everton exit with ‘exciting opportunities’ in sight

IANS | December 20, 2024 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) English midfielder Dele Alli has confirmed that he is set to depart from Everton FC amidst rumours of him joining with former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas at Como. The 28-year old is expected to train with the Italian side in hopes of developing as a player and securing a contract with the team.