A preview of the line-up action in the English Premier League.
Kevin de Bruyne struck twice to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-2 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and move the champions level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
'The most worrying fact is that young people are becoming less and less interested in football. The current competitions, as designed today, do not attract spectators' interest, except in the final stage.'
Realistically, the Foxes, who beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final last Saturday, need to win and hope one of their rivals slip up.
Footage emerged on social media of Ronaldo appearing to swipe his hand towards the ground as he walked off the pitch and headed for the tunnel at Goodison Park. Eyewitnesses said the 37-year-old had knocked a fan's phone out of their hand and it smashed to the ground.
Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the first round of Premier League fixtures from August 5-7 (all times IST).
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen marked his 30th birthday with a first appearance since his cardiac arrest in June last year, registering one assist in Brentford's 3-2 friendly win over fifth-tier club Southend United.
Kane's diving header made it 2-0 in the 37th minute to send Tottenham's fans into delirium.
Qualifying Newcastle United for the Champions League was not even in Eddie Howe's thoughts at the start of the season
Leicester City said they had a request to postpone Thursday's game against Tottenham Hotspur rejected by the league.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Serge Aurier and midfielder Moussa Sissoko have apologised for breaching government guidelines on social distancing during the novel coronavirus outbreak after posting a video of themselves training together.
'We have to look at the whole team, not just one player. If we play together, and stay compact we can do well. I would not target a single player.'
Manchester United inflicted yet more FA Cup semi-final misery on Tottenham Hotspur as they recovered from a poor start to win 2-1 at a packed Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool fans' joy at reaching the Champions League final has been dampened by the eye-watering costs of travelling to Madrid for the June 1 showdown.
If two or more clubs are level on points at the end of the group stage, a number of criteria will be taken into consideration to decide the qualifiers for the next round, starting with the head-to-head record among the teams in question. It then goes to superior goal difference and then goals scored in those matches.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff will put players through their paces from home starting Monday as the club holds live video training sessions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Spurs' players are in self-isolation with Britain in lockdown and the English Premier League suspended until at least April 30.
Hugo Lloris, announced his retirement from international football aged 36
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday
London sides Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal made winning starts as did fellow Premier League club Leicester City.
Soccer in England was suspended indefinitely last month due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has caused more than 26,000 deaths in the United Kingdom. Premier League clubs are set to meet on Friday to discuss ways to finish the season.
However, experienced goalkeeper Joe Hart and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere were both omitted from a squad announced on Wednesday via a social media video featuring young recreational players from around the country shouting out the names.
Substitute Gabriel Martinelli fired a last-gasp winner to earn Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Holders Liverpool survived a penalty shootout to see off third-tier Derby County
A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter and his family have received anonymous death threats following the English Premier League club's poor run of results.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.
Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win
Tottenham striker Harry Kane said the current English Premier League season should be cancelled if not completed by the end of June due to the coronavirus pandemic. The striker explained that there is no point to extend the season till July and August as it will cause a delay in the commencement of the next season.
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi, who have won the award 10 times between them, are included
Alli apologised for the offence caused by his behaviour after the FA's decision.
Kingsley Coman came back to haunt Paris St Germain again as he earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 win in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Paris on Tuesday.
'It will (be) a (time for) reflection for him, but also for everyone else. Football is a team sport and you have to fulfil certain standards. And I have to control it.'
Gareth Bale has reiterated his plan to return to Real Madrid once his loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur is over and played down suggestions his comments were disrespectful to the London club.
Here is a look at the clubs most likely to give City a run for their money next season.
Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.
The 32-year-old will also be dropped for the Gunners' league game against West Ham.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
