Liverpool moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League heading into Christmas after both Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah scored twice in a devastating 6-3 statement win at Tottenham. The Reds were 3-1 up at the break and continued their relentless quest for goal after the interval to inflict further misery on Ange Postecoglu.
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Alexander Sørloth struck deep in stoppage time to hand Atletico Madrid a 2-1 comeback win at Barcelona on Saturday that moved them top of LaLiga with their 12th consecutive victory across all competitions. Pedri had given the host a first half lead before Rodrigo De Paul drew Atleti level early in the second half teeing up an exciting finale that was decided by Sørloth.
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Manchester United struck twice in the closing minutes to stun Manchester City in a dramatic derby conclusion at Etihad Stadium. Josko Gvardiola’s first-half header looked to be giving City victory until United staged a remarkable turnaround Amad Diallo was United’s star performer, winning the 88th minute penalty that saw Bruno Fernandes equalise before scoring the winner.
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The returning Diogo Jota scored a late equaliser as Premier League leaders Liverpool twice fought back with 10 men to deny Fulham following Andy Robertson’s red card at Anfield. Jota, sidelined with injury since October, slotted in an 86th-minute leveller after Rodrigo Muniz looked to have ended the Reds’ second-half resistance.
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Rasmus Hojlund came off the bench to score twice as Manchester United fought back from a goal down to claim a vital Europa League win at Viktoria Plzen. The result lifts Ruben Amorim’s side into the top eight positions that would automatically see them qualify for the last 16 of the competition. The Dane’s double dashed the hearts of the local fans after Matej Vydra had given them a first half lead.
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