2:21 PM ET Manchester City cruised to a convincing 4-0 win against Norwich City at Carrow Road to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points. A Raheem Sterling hat trick and Phil Foden strike helped Pep Guardiola’s side to continue their fine form this season. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide:
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12:12 PM ET Gareth Bale returned from injury but was unable to mark his comeback with a win as Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw at Villarreal on Saturday. The Wales captain made his first appearance for the LaLiga leaders since August and was Madrid’s standout performer before being substituted in the second
12:41 PM ET New York City FC has rejected an offer for striker Valentin Castellanos from Argentine giants River Plate, a source close to the club confirmed to ESPN. The source told ESPN that River’s offer, which Tyc Sports reported to include a transfer fee of close to $10 million, is “below the team’s valuation”
2:10 PM ET Chelsea won the FIFA Club World Cup after securing a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras after extra-time at Abu Dhabi’s Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday. Kai Havertz scored a penalty in the 117th minute as the Premier League giants won the competition for the first time in the club’s history. – ESPN+
9:25 AM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Manchester United missed a chance to move into the top four after another disappointing 1-1 draw against Southampton at Old Trafford on Saturday. Che Adams‘ second-half strike cancelled out Jadon Sancho‘s opener as Ralf Rangnick’s side failed to hold onto a lead for a third
10:50 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — When Ralf Rangnick asked for more consistency this isn’t what he had in mind. For the third time in nine days, Manchester United dominated, scored, stopped playing, conceded and drew. Southampton were well worth their 1-1 draw at a rain-soaked Old Trafford in Saturday’s Premier League clash
4:00 AM ET Harry Kane, left, and Mauricio Pochettino could be reunited at Old Trafford next season. Getty The 2022 January transfer window is closed, but there’s still plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY:
5:24 PM ET ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Christian Pulisic is the youngest United States men’s national team player ever to appear in a World Cup qualifier, score a goal and captain the team. His transfer in 2019 from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea was the most ever paid (a reported £58 million fee) for
7:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ralf Rangnick says it is “obvious” Manchester United will need a younger striker next season. Rangnick is having to rely on 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani, who turns 34 on Monday, to provide the goals in the second half of the season with Anthony Martial out on loan and
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola says he “doesn’t believe” Jurgen Klopp when he says he doesn’t think Liverpool can catch Manchester City in the title race. Liverpool are nine points behind City with a game in hand and after victory over Leicester City on Thursday Klopp played down his chances of lifting the