Guus Hiddink admits the absence of Diego Costa is a major blow to Chelsea's hopes of taking advantage of Manchester United's struggles when it travels to Old Trafford on Monday.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for his side after it returned to the win column with a 1-0 victory over Premier League leaders Leicester City at Anfield on Saturday.
AFP Sports rounds up the essential information after an action-packed Boxing Day program in the English Premier League:
Rising temperatures are a big bonus for UK's winemakers
The crates of Chateau Brehat wine from Bordeaux had gathered dust for three years in a bonded warehouse on the outskirts of Shanghai before the owners cut their losses in July, slashing three-quarters off the $50 price tag.
Australian cricket's Big Bash League has taken another swipe into the south China market and snared outstanding women's all-rounder Mariko Hill.
Australia captain and batting supremo Steve Smith on Thursday admitted it has been "a hell of a ride" from his Test debut as a leg-spinner to be named ICC Cricketer of the Year.
Embattled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal showed signs of cracking under pressure as he stormed out of a media briefing on Wednesday after becoming annoyed by questions about his future.
New Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has asked his underperforming players to "look into the mirror" and claims their future at the club is at risk if they don't up their game.
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has labeled the surprise leader as the Premier League's equivalent of Forrest Gump.
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