Premier League

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.

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.

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.

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.

Antonio Conte insists Chelsea pair Tiémoué Bakayoko and Danny Drinkwater just need more time to adjust to life at Stamford Bridge.

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.

Christian Benteke missed a stoppage time penalty against Bournemouth on Saturday and Roy Hodgson admits it could damage Palace's survival hopes.

Real Madrid are looking to replace Keylor Navas and will reportedly move for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

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.

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.

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin has emerged as a priority target for Serie A champions Juventus as the Italian club look for a long-term replacement for Stephan Lichtsteiner.

The home side were thoroughly outclassed as goals from David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi extended Manchester City's lead at the top of the table to 11 points.

Tempers flared after Manchester City's 2-1 derby day win over Manchester United as Jose Mourinho's visit to the away side's dressing room resulted in a post-match fracas.

City all but end the title race with a comfortable 2-1 victory over United, who were second best in all departments.

Reds fail to fully overcome dogged Everton, who received only their second penalty at Anfield since World War Two.

Giroud, 31, is yet to start a league game for the Gunners this season, with club-record summer signing Alexandre Lacazette ahead of him in the pecking order.

The Belgian shot-stopper has 18 months left on his contract at Stamford Bridge and has been linked with a move to Spain.

Arsenal move above Tottenham into fifth but fail to claim a spot in the top four. Southampton are now in the top half.

Sterling, 23, says he would like to move to a foreign club if he ends up leaving City at some point in the future.

Premier League champions Chelsea are set to offload forward Michy Batshuayi in a loan deal in January as manager Antonio Conte is targeting a replacement for the Belgian.

Reports last week suggested that Eden Hazard had put talks over a £300,000-a-week deal on hold until the end of the season.

Coutinho, 25, wants Liverpool to guarantee that he will be sold to Barcelona at the end of the season.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes tiredness was a key factor in his side's 1-0 defeat to West Ham United on Saturday (9 December).

Jack Wilshere could reportedly leave Arsenal in the January transfer window in order to boost his chances of making it to Gareth Southgate's England squad for the 2018 World Cup.