English Premier League

English Premier League

Elsewhere in the competition, Strasbourg ensured they sat top of the pile with a 3-1 win over Breidablik, despite the Ligue 1 side being level until the 80th minute. Sebastian Nanasi turned Ben Chilwell's cross home with just 11 minutes on the clock before Breidablik captain Hoskuldur Gunnlaugsson restored parity just before the break. However, Liam Rosenior's side struck twice in 14 minutes, with Martial Godo putting them ahead before Julio Enciso sealed the win, having assisted Strasbourg's second goal.

Harry Kane, so used to Boxing Day throughout his many years at Tottenham Hotspur, has things very differently at Bayern Munich. Germany's Bundesliga pauses for a winter break throughout Christmas time and past New Year's, meaning that Kane can pick a nice vacation spot rather than slugging it out on the pitch. Speaking to SkySport, Kane discusses the big change to his Christmas plans:

The Athletic Club Bilbao attacker has proven himself for club and country, and the 23-year-old could be the ideal acquisition for Liverpool. He registered 18 goal contributions last season, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He has the quality to develop into a top-class Premier League attacker. He will add pace, flair and unpredictability to the Liverpool attack.

The 20-year-old has struggled for regular gametime at Old Trafford, and it seems that he is not a key part of the plans for Ruben Amorim. Multiple clubs are interested in him, and they would be prepared to provide him with an exit route. The player has now dropped a major hint towards a potential exit, especially by endorsing a message through his brother. Mainoo's brother was spotted wearing a T-shirt with the message Free Kobbie Mainoo'.

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Starting with the hosts, putting in what was a downbeat display away at automatic promotion contenders Middlesbrough last weekend as they eventually fell to a 3-1 loss on Tyneside, QPR will be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, although the Hoops might have spent the majority of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Julien Stephan's side have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion this time around.

The 18-year-old has rapidly emerged as a highly coveted talent across Europe, drawing interest not only from City but also from Roma, Monaco and several Bundesliga clubs. Detourbet's rise has been closely tracked by scouts this season, with the teenage striker impressing through his movement, composure in front of goal, and physical maturity beyond his years. Despite his age, he has already shown an ability to compete against senior opposition, prompting clubs to act early in order to secure his long-term future.

Rooted to the bottom of the table with only two points - 13 adrift of safety - winless in the Premier League for 253 days and having conceded 35 goals this season, Wolves' top-flight future looks increasingly bleak. Guaranteed to be bottom on Christmas Day, it is a far cry from the festive gift supporters had been hoping for. But Wolves are not alone in their Christmas wish for a win.

This is the last FPL week before fixture mayhem takes over, with gameweeks starting on December 26, December 30, January 3 and January 6. It's a lot of football to be played in a short amount of time so expect rotation, random benchings and a bit of injury chaos. If you didn't spend all your five free Afcon transfers last week then well done - you'll need them over the next three weeks!

Bruno Fernandes' long-term future at Manchester United is once again under the spotlight, with Bayern Munich emerging as serious admirers of the Portuguese midfielder. According to talkSPORT, the Bundesliga giants are closely monitoring Fernandes' situation, while there is a growing feeling inside the United dressing room that the 31-year-old could be approaching his final season at Old Trafford. Fernandes has been a central figure at United since his arrival, often carrying the creative burden during difficult periods for the club.

Sure, Harry Kane can play ridiculous 40, 50 yard passes. Sure, he has an exceptional goal scoring record that reads at nearly a goal per game for Bayern Munich. But perhaps the most abnormal aspect of Kane's work at Bayern is his indefatigable work off the ball. Despite not being a fast player, he racks up miles on the pitch through pressing, moving all over the pitch and veen showing up near his own penalty box to do defensive work.

Rayan Cherki recreated teammate Erling Haaland's goal celebrations after curling an exquisite shot into the top corner in Manchester City's 2-0 win over Brentford in the English League Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. The France playmaker pulled out some robot moves and then sat down cross-legged in a yoga pose after giving a much-changed City team a 32nd-minute lead. With his tricks, skills and wonderful technique, Cherki is already proving a fans' favorite in his first season in Manchester after moving from Lyon.