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Man City Thrash Luton To Top Table As Bayern Delay Leverkusen Title Celebrations
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Manchester City moved top of the Premier League for at least a day with a predictably dominant victory over struggling Luton Town.
City led after only 65 seconds at Etihad Stadium when Erling Haaland’s wayward volley hit Luton’s Daiki Hashioka before flying into the net.
It took City more than an hour to double their lead through Mateo Kovacic’s sweet, rising strike from near the edge of the area.
Haaland put the game beyond any doubt with a penalty after Jeremy Doku was fouled by Fred Onyedinma.
Just after City made a double change, Ross Barkley took advantage of a Matheus Nunes mistake to pull one back for the Hatters.But Doku cut in from the left to slot a fine solo goal into the bottom corner.
The impressive Doku set up City’s fifth as he picked out Josko Gvardiol, who slammed a beauty into the top corner – the defender’s second goal in a week having not scored for City before that.
City are two points clear at the top, although Liverpool – at home to Crystal Palace – and Arsenal, who host Aston Villa, can move back above them today. Luton remain in the relegation zone.
Brentford beat Sheffield United to claim their first win in 10 Premier League games and ease their relegation fears just as a calamitous own goal by goalkeeper Arijanet Muric prevented Burnley from securing a vital Premier League win over Brighton at Turf Moor which ended 1-1.
A dominant Newcastle United struck twice within 95 seconds as Alexander Isak’s brace helped them secure a 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, a vital result in their bid to qualify for European competition.
Similarly, Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The Red Devils came from behind twice, both times through captain Bruno Fernandes.
Elsewhere in Germany, Bayern Munich kept Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title celebrations on hold for at least one more day as the defending champions earned victory over relegation-threatened Cologne.
England captain Harry Kane and Mathys Tel both hit the post in a frustrating first half for Bayern, who needed one point to avoid conceding the title.
But goals from Raphael Guerreiro and Thomas Muller sealed victory.
The win leaves Bayern 13 points behind Bayer Leverkusen with five games to go.
It means Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten leaders, having played one game less, will be crowned German champions for the first time with victory over Werder Bremen today.
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Alex Iwobi Spreads Holiday Cheer with Free Food Donations in East London
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Alex Iwobi, the talented footballer from Fulham and the Nigerian national team, has taken the initiative to spread joy this Christmas season.
He launched a temporary Christmas shop in east London where he is generously giving away food, including turkeys, to local residents facing financial difficulties during the holidays.
In an effort to support those in need, Iwobi opened his shop, aptly named “Alexpress”, to provide free meals to families struggling to afford their Christmas feasts. This heartwarming activity highlights the football star’s commitment to his community and showcases the power of giving back.
The initiative has attracted attention from various media outlets, including BBC Sport Africa, which visited Alexpress to witness Iwobi in action behind the counter, warmly handing out food items to grateful locals.
Through this inspiring act of kindness, Iwobi is not only providing essential groceries but also fostering a strong sense of community among residents. His actions serve as a reminder of the importance of compassion and support during the festive season.
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Osimhen fires brace in Galatasaray away win
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Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray thrashed Kayserispor 5-1 in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday.
Osimhen gave Okan Buruk’s side the lead from the penalty spot in the fourth minute.
The 25-year-old netted his side’s fourth goal of the day 19 minutes from time.
The powerful striker has now scored 12 goals and provided five assists across all competitions for the Yellow and Reds this season.
Baris Yilmaz (brace) and Yunus Akgun were the other goal scorers for Galatasaray in the game.
Galatasaray remain top of the standings with 44 points from 16 games.
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Liverpool thrash Tottenham in nine-goal thriller
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Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah’s masterclass inspired a memorable 6-3 rout of Tottenham on Sunday.
Salah delivered a sublime performance featuring two goals and a pair of assists as Arne Slot’s side ran riot in north London.
Liverpool took advantage of second-placed Chelsea’s 0-0 draw at Everton earlier in the day to cement their status as title favourites heading into the Christmas period.
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