Mesut Ozil has impressed for Arsenal in the last few weeks. The World Cup winner with Germany has scored once and registered three assists in the last four Premier League matches.
Wayne Rooney's goal from the spot kick allowed Everton to settle for a point against Liverpool in the first Merseyside derby of the season at Anfield on 19 December.
Antonio Conte has aimed a thinly veiled dig at Chelsea chiefs after admitting that he does not have full control over the Blues' transfer business.
Sturridge has only started five Premier League games for Liverpool this season and is in danger of missing out on England's World Cup squad.
Alvaro Morata has been ruled out of Chelsea's game against Huddersfield Town with a back injury as the Blues look to get back to winning ways.
Luke Shaw has made just three appearances this season - two in the Carabao Cup and his first only start in the Champions League.
Olivier Giroud has admitted that he could leave Arsenal in January if the right opportunity comes along as he seeks regular game time.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah became the third Egyptian after Mohamed Barakat (2005) and Mohamed Aboutrika (2008) to win the BBC African Player of the Year award.
Rajiv van La Parra could return against Chelsea having served a three-match suspension after becoming embroiled in a bust-up with Leroy Sane against Manchester City.
Yannick Bolasie took a step closer to his Everton return after he was afforded 30 minutes of action for David Unsworth's side on Monday.
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given insists Rafa Benitez needs to be supported in January - whoever is running the club.
Guendouzi has established himself as a regular starter in Ligue 2 Lorient's first-team having broken through last season.
Bale and Varane trained with the rest of Real teammates on Monday (11 December) ahead of the Fifa Club World Cup semi-final against Al Jazira.
Antonio Conte insists Chelsea pair Tiémoué Bakayoko and Danny Drinkwater just need more time to adjust to life at Stamford Bridge.
Josep Maria Bartomeu has urged Sergi Roberto to stay at Barcelona forever amid the ongoing negotiations to commit his long-term future to the club with a new deal.
Manchester United are said to have been given the green light to step up their chase of Ryan Sessegnon.Fulham could command a fee as big as £50m for the 17-year-old defender.
Valencia boss Marcelino is looking to bolster his side with fresh additions in January in a bid to sustain a push for La Liga.
Yerry Mina's uncle would like the Palmeiras centre-back to complete his proposed move to Barcelona in January but he says that the Catalans are yet to make a decision.
Christian Benteke missed a stoppage time penalty against Bournemouth on Saturday and Roy Hodgson admits it could damage Palace's survival hopes.
Juan Carlos Ferrero talks to IBTimes UK about Alexander Zverev, Rafael Nadal and what to expect from tennis in 2018.
Real Madrid are looking to replace Keylor Navas and will reportedly move for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
Real Madrid are ready to complete the signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Club Bilbao once the transfer window reopens in January in a deal worth around £22m.
Sergio Busquets will miss El Clasico at Real Madrid on 23 December if the Barcelona star picks up a yellow card in the upcoming La Liga clash against Deportivo La Coruna.
West Ham United manager David Moyes has warned Joe Hart that the club's fortunes are more important than his England hopes.
Giroud reportedly considering joining another club on loan until the end of the season as he fears being left out of France's World Cup squad.
Fellaini is out of contract at the end of the season and could sign a pre-contract with foreign clubs from 1 January.
Live coverage of the last 16 draw for the Europa League with Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Napoli learning their fate.
Reds defender Dejan Lovren was penalised for a push on Dominic Calvert-Lewin late in the second half, with Wayne Rooney converting from the spot.
Roger Federer was hilariously trolled by his children over Rafael Nadal's ranking after he told them that he was going to an awards gala to potentially win a prize.
Live coverage of the last 16 draw for the Champions League with Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool awaiting their fate.