Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard is a doubt with the hamstring injury that has kept him out for three weeks. Long-term absentees Antonio Valencia, Luke Shaw and Marcos Rojo remain out. Swansea’s Federico Fernandez is still battling the bruised heel which saw him miss the draw at Crystal Palace. Caretaker manager …

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini could play after a minor ankle injury. Alexis Sanchez remains out but is nearing a first-team return, while Jack Wilshire and Santi Cazorla are amongst a host of other absentees. Newcastle will be without midfielder Vernon Anita due to a hamstring injury. Goalkeeper Rob Elliot is …

Dimitri Payet has been named in West Ham’s squad after two months out with an ankle injury. Aaron Cresswell faces a fitness test on his hamstring, while Nikica Jelavic, Winston Reid and Victor Moses are all back in training but not ready to play. Liverpool have injury-prone striker Daniel Sturridge …

We are in the midst of the busy Festive Football Calendar, let’s see how the runners and riders fared this week. David Lucas had some late Xmas cheer as he moved back to the top of the league but there’s a new man in 2nd place as David McDonagh now …

Gary Neville is still searching for his first win as Valencia Manager. Maybe he isn’t cut out for this management lark? Here are the highlights of yesterday’s defeat to local rivals Villarreal.

If you didn’t see Atletico keep the pressure on Barcelona with a win over cross city rivals Rayo then here is all you need to know

If you didn’t see Real Madrid continue their winning form post Christmas then here is all you need to know.

If you didn’t see Barcelona’s victorious return to La Liga after their world club cup exploits. Here is all you need to know  

Before all the celebrations start, I just want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and thanks to everyone who has visited the site in 2015 The momentum of the site is picking up each month since its inception in April and ultimately it’s done to you guys the visitors …