Footy Talk: Football news and rumors - 12th December 2016

Updated: 12 December 2016 18:17 IST - Published: December, 12 2016 09:58 AM IST

That's all for tonight folks. Catch you tomorrow, same time and same place. Sherry Philips signing off.

14 - @Ibra_official has scored 14 goals in 13 games played against St Etienne, his favourite opponent in all comps. Reunion.
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) December 12, 2016

A news story to warm the hearts of Liverpool fans. Brad Jones has been voted best keeper in the Dutch League. pic.twitter.com/mxKTfZ89nn
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) December 12, 2016

Premier League leaders Chelsea have more points at this stage than any other team in the last five seasons after 15 games.
— Oliver Todd (@oliver_todd) December 11, 2016

#ThatMomentWhen You finally top your @ChampionsLeague group...and then draw Bayern again in the Last 16.😂 pic.twitter.com/PLQhFKFVff
— SPORF (@Sporf) December 12, 2016

⚽ The official result of the #UCLdraw! ⚽

Most exciting match? pic.twitter.com/r2z88m6VtX
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 12, 2016

@tsf_podcast La Liga lookalike pic.twitter.com/WCzPW5byu1
— Duncan Bishop (@duncanbishop84) December 10, 2016

The Champions League draw will commence in little less than an hour. Click on the link to stay updated !

UEFA Champions League 2016/17 Round of 16 and Europa League round of 32 Draw

1 HOUR TO GO!

... and the stage is set.#UCLdraw #AccessAllAreas pic.twitter.com/lx0wulZNMV
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 12, 2016

Falcao has now scored 14 goals in 16 games for AS Monaco this season. Comeback on the cards?

Mkhitaryan could miss two games: "It doesn’t look serious. The next game I don’t think so but we hope he will be back for Boxing Day." #MUFC
— PhysioRoom.com (@physioroom) December 12, 2016

Messi & Co to arrive in Doha today|#Messi #Barcelona #AlAhli #AlGharafa #GoogleAlerts|https://t.co/xdfH906amt pic.twitter.com/UElzIaaLsA
— Qatar Tribune (@Qatar_Tribune) December 12, 2016

Mark Hughes: "A lot of teams will struggle to cope with the pace and power Arsenal have. You have to take it on the chin and go again." pic.twitter.com/kU6m0yCKU8
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) December 12, 2016

Happy birthday @chalobah. No matter what happens in your career, you'll always be a legend for this one moment. pic.twitter.com/fUQuMqi9ak
— Shayne (@TacticalConte) December 12, 2016

PSG are hoping to bring in Roberto Mancini to the Par Des Princes, as they look to replace Spanish boss Unai Emery. The club are reportedly unhappy with the manager's performance and are hoping for a change in fortune as soon as possible.

"I accept it because from the fans you have to accept everything and especially fans that are giving so much without getting so much. The only things they are getting are honesty, professionalism dedication but not the results they expect. They have in their mind the mistake that Marouane did at Everton and no more than that. He is a player and a person I like and the person is more important. He will always have my protection." - Mourinho on Marouane Fellaini being booed

Kevin-Prince Boateng: "In two years I spent all my money on cars, watches, boots, nightclubs, restaurants and friends who were not friends." pic.twitter.com/hbQ0epFtfn
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) December 12, 2016

ON THIS DAY: In 2009, Bournemouth lost 5-0 to Morecambe in League Two. Today they're 12th in the Premier League.

Fair play to Eddie Howe. 👏 pic.twitter.com/AtnI07wzT7
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 12, 2016

Stunning save by Randolph to deny Henderson pic.twitter.com/BbVrIqUabi
— Terje (@TerjeAFC) December 11, 2016

Keep your mouth shut and do your job' - Phil Neville on Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius

Edinson Cavani has now scored more goals (16) than any other player in Europe's top 5 leagues this season.

Superb movement. pic.twitter.com/6qGfQFT0K0
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 11, 2016

Highest Premier League pass accuracy this season (400+ passes):

M. Elneny (92.5%)
M. Dembele (91.4%)
I. Gundogan (91.3%)
J. Mata (90.5%) pic.twitter.com/fYPv4jM0HX
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 11, 2016

Stay tuned at Sportskeeda, as we build up for the Champions League draw and Ballon d'Or winner announcement. We will be starting the live cards soon to keep you updated.

Who would you place your bets on?

The top #PL scorer this season will be _______? pic.twitter.com/oC3murvAma
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 12, 2016

15 matches down... Here's how the #PL table stacks up pic.twitter.com/PyUldvrjpP
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 11, 2016

WWWWWWWWW@ChelseaFC are in sparkling form in the #PL... pic.twitter.com/O4DFvvJhBj
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 12, 2016

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