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• Aston Villa 2-1 Man United RATINGS: Who struggled again in Ruben Amorim's attack? Who played with a 'point to prove'? And which two Red Devils stars score just 4/10?21 December 2025, 9:32 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Morgan Rogers' brace extended Aston Villa's winning run to 10 games in all competitions and ensured Unai Emery's side are just three points off league leaders Arsenal.
  
• Arne Slot breaks tradition with 'special' Christmas gesture as Virgil van Dijk admits he's NEVER seen it happen at Liverpool before21 December 2025, 9:26 pm
  After Saturday's 2-1 victory at Tottenham, the Reds are next in action on December 27 when they take on Wolves.
  
• Unlucky Alexander Isak finally shows signs of justifying his £125m price tag, the forgotten Liverpool star who offers something new and the signs that should get fans excited about Florian Wirtz: LEWIS STEELE21 December 2025, 8:55 pm
  LEWIS STEELE AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: A picture speaks one thousand words, goes the saying. In this case, one snapshot talked 125million reasons to be worried.
  
• Kobbie Mainoo OUT of Man United's squad to face Aston Villa following tumultuous week for out-of-favour academy star21 December 2025, 8:48 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: The Kobbie Mainoo saga has taken another twist after the unhappy Manchester United midfielder was ruled out of today's game at Aston Villa.
  
• Roy Keane claims 'too many' players 'just don't do enough' for Man United - and brutally singles out biggest culprit - as Gary Neville blasts another 'ambling' star in Aston Villa defeat21 December 2025, 8:32 pm
  The Red Devils had not been beaten at Villa Park since 1995 but a sumptuous brace from Morgan Rogers helped the hosts secure their tenth consecutive win this season.
  
• Aston Villa vs Manchester United - Premier League RECAP: Unai Emery's side make it TEN wins on the bounce thanks to Morgan Rogers' superb double21 December 2025, 8:26 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester United take on Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League.
  
• Title chase is on, says Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy after late goals get him up and running21 December 2025, 8:16 pm
  Wilfried Nancy set his sights on Premiership table-toppers Hearts after claiming his first win in charge of Celtic at the fifth time of asking.
  
• Ruben Amorim provides injury update on Bruno Fernandes after Man United captain was forced off in Aston Villa defeat - as Red Devils boss sends transfer warning to Old Trafford hierarchy21 December 2025, 7:59 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Fernandes appeared to pull up towards the end of the first half of the 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa and did not reappear for the second.
  
• Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool: Reds survive late scare against nine men as Thomas Frank is let down by frustrating ill discipline - and Alexander Isak will be cursing his luck after an injury that could wreck his season21 December 2025, 7:41 pm
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: If Alexander Isak is to one day make a success of his move to Liverpool, then it will need to be achieved in the absence of luck.
  
• Tottenham made a mess of their game with Liverpool, almost forced their way back in but lost again - Thomas Frank's side are still prone to self-implode as proven with two needless red cards, writes MATT BARLOW21 December 2025, 7:41 pm
  MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Thomas Frank's team found the fight before Christmas. Not until they were two goals behind and down to 10 men, it's true.
  
• How Unai Emery finally broke Aston Villa's curse by flattering Man United - and why Morgan Rogers is becoming undroppable for Thomas Tuchel at the World Cup, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE21 December 2025, 7:40 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Villa's 2-0 defeat on the final day of last season not only cost them Champions League football, it cast a shadow over the months that followed.
  
• Aston Villa 2-1 Man United: Electric Morgan Rogers strengthens his grip on England's No 10 spot as he inspires hosts to a TENTH win on the spin - while Ruben Amorim is left frustrated by his side's obvious flaw21 December 2025, 7:17 pm
  ASTON VILLA 2-1 MAN UNITED - IAN LADYMAN AT VILLA PARK: Two here to finish off a United team that actually played quite well followed the two that did for West Hamin London a week earlier.
  
• Hearts rubber stamp their title credentials with decisive home win over Rangers21 December 2025, 7:05 pm
  WILD horses clearly aren't going to drag Derek McInnes to the place so many would like to see him occupy.
  
• Celtic 3-1 Aberdeen: Pressure on Wilfried Nancy eases as late, late goals earn long-awaited win21 December 2025, 7:04 pm
  Wilfried Nancy could be forgiven for looking a little bewildered as a strange sound greeted the full-time whistle at Celtic Park this afternoon.
  
• Why Martin Odegaard's return to form could be the perfect Christmas gift for Mikel Arteta, writes ISAAN KHAN - and how the Arsenal captain will help handle Manchester City's pressure21 December 2025, 6:31 pm
  ISAAN KHAN AT THE HILL DICKINSON STADIUM: Arsenal have been patiently waiting for the old Martin Odegaard to finally reappear.