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Kashima Antlers (Japan) become the first ever Asian club to reach the Club World Cup final!
Kashima Antlers have beaten Atletico Nacional 3-0 to advance into the FIFA Club World Cup final.
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) December 14, 2016
They'll face Real Madrid or Club América. pic.twitter.com/FX1cbVcwtz
JURGEN KLOPP BACKING LIVERPOOL YOUNGSTERS
"I love our young players. They are brilliant but West Ham was not a game to bring them in. We believe in them, of course, and we will use them for sure. It's not perfect but what can I talk about?" he said. "We cannot change it in this moment, because you will start asking about what I will do in the transfer window. Players will come back, we will see how another one develops and take our decisions. We take what we get."
Only one team hasn't conceded a headed Premier League goal so far this season.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 14, 2016
That team is Chelsea. 💪 pic.twitter.com/O72UUnmOHJ
TOTTENHAM PLANNING TO LAUNCH A BID FOR ZAHA
Tottenham are weighing up a January bid for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, according to reports. The £25m-rated player is said to want a move elsewhere and White Hart Lane is his ideal destination after Spurs reportedly had a £21m bid turned down for him in the summer.
OFFICIAL: @DanieleRugani extends Juventus contract until 2021. https://t.co/tH0g77G9aI #Rugani2021 pic.twitter.com/ZcIvnH0SJa
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) December 14, 2016
MICHAEL OWEN HITS BACK AT MOURINHO!
“I think my goals were of more value to Man United because I got about 10 per cent of what Zlatan is on a week!”
Most Premier League chances created from the defensive third since last season:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 14, 2016
Leicester (14)
West Ham (14)
Chelsea (12)
Southampton (11) pic.twitter.com/5bUswsDZww
JOSE MOURINHO WILLING TO SELL UNSETTLED PLAYERS IN JANUARY
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that he won't stand in the way of any player who wants to leave the club in January. "I am always open to listen to offers for every player. More than listen to offers, I am always ready to listen to the players themselves," he said. "So any player who knocks on my door and is not happy and wants to move, when the offers are correct, I will never stop a player from leaving even if it is to a rival. When [Juan] Mata left Chelsea to come to Manchester United [in 2014], in my mentality, [it's] no problem at all. I am always open."
We can confirm that Eden Hazard is set to miss the trip to the Stadium of Light due to a light injury. Chelsea will be without the services of their star Belgian winger, and will be hoping to not grab three points in his absence.
"Before I came here, I was told the Premier League was the toughest in the world, anyone can beat anyone. Now I accept it."
— Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) December 13, 2016
- Pep Guardiola pic.twitter.com/zBiyhRNPCS
PL FIXTURES TONIGHT
Crystal Palace v Manchester United
Manchester City v Watford
Middlesbrough v Liverpool
Sunderland v Chelsea
Stoke City v Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur v Hull City
West Brom v Swansea
West Ham v Burnley
PEP: MY JOB IS NOT SAFE
"The last month I have to accept the results have not gone well. It's the first time in my life that I don't win regularly," he said. "Our job is not easy. For all the managers around the world this kind of situation happens. The boss and the chairman are going to decide. I feel like they trust me but the reality is that you have to win. Our position depends on the results. But I don't leave. When I arrived here, the same as Barcelona, I stay all my contract. I have never been sacked. We won a lot. Next season will be better, two years will be better," he said.
HAPPY 37TH BIRTHDAY MICHAEL OWEN!
MARIO BALOTELLI BELIEVES "IT IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE" FOR HIM TO WIN BALLON d'Or
"Ronaldo and [Lionel] Messi are in this moment the best and nobody's like them. But if I had a good year, without injury and [fully] focused, I think it's not impossible [for me] to win," he said. "But even if one day I win, I think Ronaldo and Messi are the best because they won four or five times."
QUOTE: Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "When you come to New York, you have the Statue of Liberty. When you come to Sweden, you have Statue of Zlatan" 😎 pic.twitter.com/3CTRkwNvM1
— SPORF (@Sporf) December 13, 2016
CHELSEA AND BAYERN MONITOR ERIC DIER
Chelsea and Bayern Munich are alerted by Eric Dier's situation at Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports. Dier has endured a tough season after being displaced by Victor Wanyama at Tottenham and the 22-year-old is concerned that the lack of game time will hamper his progress.
11 – Everton have won the most points from losing positions in the Premier League this season. Character.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 13, 2016
ALAN PARDEW GEARING UP FOR JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW
Crystal Palace have placed Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede and Tottenham Hotspur left-back Ben Davies on their list of January transfer targets.
Goals scored by players under the age of 23:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 14, 2016
Ligue 1 (100)
Bundesliga (83)
Serie A (82)
LaLiga (43)
Premier League (30) pic.twitter.com/bnL9Z3sl6A
Jose Mourinho: "The reality is, Zlatan will score more goals for Man Utd in one season than Michael Owen scored for them in three seasons." pic.twitter.com/ei2F4nbdtr
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) December 14, 2016
Antonio Conte on the Ballon d'Or: "I hope [there can be a Chelsea winner] because it means we have a fantastic player." pic.twitter.com/aAKqNMvHF4
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) December 14, 2016
Most take-ons completed in the Premier League this season:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 14, 2016
Eden Hazard (64)
Wilfried Zaha (61)
Adama Traore (50)
Michail Antonio (42) pic.twitter.com/Ezzm1mTUJM
RONALD KOEMAN REACTS TO WENGER'S POST-MATCH COMMENTS
"I'm not surprised at Wenger's comments, its the third time I've beaten him at home and the third time he has made it about the ref."
Sadio Mané has won more tackles in the opposition area (3) than any other player in Europe's top 5 leagues since 2015/16.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 14, 2016
Relentless press. pic.twitter.com/AKqI2rya49
Leighton Baines has now recorded 20 league assists since 2012/13; more than any other Premier League defender.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 13, 2016
Full back to full back. pic.twitter.com/otozpJd4ky
Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has extended his contract at Bayern Munich until 2021!
We're pleased to announce @lewy_official has extended his #FCBayern contract until 2021! #MiaSanMia #Lewandowski pic.twitter.com/HvUvlJewGR
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) December 13, 2016
OSCAR SET TO LEAVE CHELSEA IN MAMMOTH DEAL?
Shanghai SIPG are looking to tempt Oscar to China with a £60million bid in January, according to various reports. Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is at the helm in Shanghai now and he’s shown an interest in the midfielder who has not been very actively involved in Antonio Conte's plans so far this season.
Antonio Conte's thoughts on Azpilicueta's contract extension at Chelsea. Check tweet below!
'I'm pleased for him and I'm pleased for the club and the fans.'
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 13, 2016
Antonio Conte speaking about @cesarazpi signing a new contract today. pic.twitter.com/FTlTAcBAvr
.@CesarAzpi has today signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract!
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 13, 2016
Full story 👉 https://t.co/uJDWgpha9Z pic.twitter.com/jpcaJz6qRs
EPL RESULTS
AFC Bournemouth 1-0 Leicester City
(Pugh 34')
Everton 2-1 Arsenal
(Coleman 44', Williams 86'; Sanchez 20')
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