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Tammy Abraham scored a goal and set up another on his return from injury as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Wednesday to put their Premier League campaign back on track after two straight defeats. (Photo:AFP)

Premier League 2019-20: Tammy Abraham returns, helps Chelsea beat...

Abraham, 22, missed Chelseaâ€™s 1-0 home defeat by West Ham United due to injury.

5 Dec 2019 9:26 AM IST

Football needs uncertainty, the head of European football body UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin said on Wednesday, as he criticized the way VAR technology had changed the character of football matches. (Photo:Twitter)

UEFA president criticises VAR use, says football needs uncertainty

Aleksander Ceferin said that UEFA would propose footballâ€™s rulemaking IFAB make changes to the way the VAR system.

5 Dec 2019 9:01 AM IST

UEFA is to introduce a new-look playoff system for its 2022 World Cup qualifying competition which will avoid the need to compare results of teams in different groups. (Photo:TWitter)

UEFA announces new playoff system for 2022 World Cup qualifiers

UEFA said the 55 teams, who will be battling for 13 places at the tournament in Qatar, will be divided into 10 groups.

5 Dec 2019 8:52 AM IST

Liverpools Jordan Henderson said derby clash against Everton is huge game for both teams. (Photo:AFP)

Jordan Henderson says derby match against Everton is a -'huge match-'

Liverpool currently hold the top spot in the Premier League points table with 40 points, 8 points ahead of the...

4 Dec 2019 5:00 PM IST

Atl©tico Madrid is facing punishment after its fans made threatening chants against former player Antoine Griezmann. (Photo: AFP)

Atletico Madrid faces punishment after -'Die Antoine Griezmann-'...

The Spanish soccer federation-'s anti-violence committee will analyze the case.

4 Dec 2019 4:55 PM IST

Ahead of the clash against Manchester United, Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said he likes to play big matches. (Photo:AFP)

I like to play big matches: Jose Mourinho before Manchester United...

Tottenham currently hold the fifth spot in the Premier League points table while Manchester United are placed on the...

4 Dec 2019 4:48 PM IST

According to reports in Italy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been offered a six-month deal to come to the aid of struggling former giants AC Milan, who are 11th in the Serie A table. (Photo: AP)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic fuels transfer rumours bringing him back to Italy

The 38-year-old striker confirmed his departure from Los Angeles Galaxy last month following the club-'s elimination...

4 Dec 2019 4:04 PM IST

Manchester Citys Riyad Mahrez on Tuesday (local time) became the first Algerian player to score 50 goals in the Premier League. (Photo:AFP)

Riyad Mahrez first Algerian to net 50 Premier League goals

He achieved the feat in the team-'s match against Burnley.

4 Dec 2019 3:56 PM IST

Englands top flight was the last of Europes big five leagues to implement VAR, with the objective of observing and learning from mistakes made elsewhere. (Photo: AFP)

Video Assistant Referee set to be updated to provide more information...

The use of VAR, match officials who use technology to review certain decisions made by the referee, has been surrounded...

4 Dec 2019 3:39 PM IST

Leicester City underlined why they are considered credible title contenders with a sixth successive Premier League win on Sunday but post-match talk was dominated by whether or not manager Brendan Rodgers would stick around to lead the charge. (Photo:AFP)

Brendan Rodgers confirms release clause, upsets Leicester City

Since he took over in February, Leicesterâ€™s form has been nothing short of spectacular, with 16 wins and four draws...

4 Dec 2019 3:23 PM IST

Brendan Rodgers has turned Leicester City into serious title contenders, according to Pep Guardiola whose Manchester City side slipped three points behind them at the weekend. (Photo:AFP)

Brendan Rodgers has made Leicester title rivals, says Pep Guardiola

While Guardiolaâ€™s champions were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw at Newcastle United, Leicester secured a last-gasp 2-1...

4 Dec 2019 1:57 PM IST

Manchester City needed to rediscover themselves quickly after a run of games in which they looked to have lost their way and Pep Guardiolas champions re-emerged on a chilly Tuesday night at Burnleys Turf Moor. (Photo:AFP)

Manchester City slick again as Pep Guardiola praises return to passing...

Their 4-1 win over a modestly equipped home side was not in itself an indication that City are capable of overturning...

4 Dec 2019 1:28 PM IST