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Tom Ilube has stepped down as Rugby Football Union chairman, pre-empting the possibility of a grassroots rebellion forcing him out over the scale of the organisation's executive bonuses.
Ilube, who was appointed in August 2021, faced the possibility of a vote of no-confidence in his leadership as a motion to sack him gathered support among England's community clubs.
The RFU chairman is the only permanent member of the body's remuneration committee which oversees the pay awarded to all employees on a basic salary of more than 180,000 a year.
"I have decided to step down from my role as chair of the RFU as recent events have become a distraction from the game but will stay on to ensure a smooth transition to a new chair as soon as one is in place," said Ilube.
Several newspapers have reported that former World Rugby chair Bill Beaumont, a Grand Slam-winning England captain in his playing days, could return to the RFU in an interim role., external
The RFU's latest accounts, published in November, revealed chief executive Bill Sweeney had been paid a total of 1.1m despite the organisation posting record losses.
Sweeney was paid only 430,000 in 2020 - his first full year in the role - when he took a voluntary 20% pay cut for three months and opted not to take a bonus to limit financial pressure during the pandemic.
However, a three-year incentive plan put in place in 2021, which offered the possibility of large rewards if the RFU's performance hit certain goals, has sent his pay soaring to seven figures.
The RFU's record losses came just two months after the RFU announced the latest round of redundancies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other officials celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation with a ceremonial sledgehammer swinging Thursday inside what will be a new atrium entryway.
The event unveiling renderings for what Capital One Arena should look like when it is fully transformed in time for the 2027-28 NHL and NBA seasons took place as questions swirled nearby on Capitol Hill about the city's hopes of luring the NFL's Commanders. A provision to transfer the land including RFK Stadium to the district was removed from Congress' slimmed-down, short-term spending bill hours later, sending that team back to the drawing board.
In the Chinatown neighborhood, there were handshakes and smiles, as work to retain the Capitals and Wizards had also been ongoing for some time.
Keeping the teams was a significant victory for Bowser. They agreed last spring to remain in the city as part of a $515 million, publicly funded project, after a planned move across the Potomac River to Virginia proposed roughly a year ago fell apart in that state's legislature.
"I've got to say, what a difference a year makes," Ward 2 council member Brooke Pinto said. "Ted Leonsis, thank you so much for believing in this city. ... Thank you for your dedication to our city."
Leonsis called it a landmark day for the district and his company. His Monumental Sports and Entertainment will pay for the rest of the project, which area leaders hope will serve as a central hub of the nation's capital between its many neighborhoods.
"When you see those signs, 'Please excuse our dust,' there's going to be a lot of dust here," Leonsis said. "This project is massive. It'll probably take three seasons to do it, and it's $800 million. It is a significant, significant program. But after you see what we're going to do for the players, the fans and the city, it'll be worth the wait."
The work, which will take place in several stages from now through fall 2027, includes more than doubling the size of locker rooms while also adding suites and other amenities. The building initially opened in December 1997.
"This is nearly a billion-dollar investment for [players'] benefit and for the community's benefit," Silver said, alluding to future All-Star Games and other events that will take place. "The NBA and NHL will have less than half the dates at the end of the day because what's happened now with these entertainment palaces -- they are full, it seems, practically every night of the year."
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take No. 1 spot, plus betting trends for every team
With the NHL schedule set to soon hit the holiday break -- with no games on Dec. 24, 25 or 26 -- it's the perfect time to examine some betting trends from the first three calendar months of the 2024-25 campaign.
Which teams are best when favored at home? Which underdogs are overperforming? Find out the answers there, along with an updated set of Power Rankings, voted on by the ESPN hockey family.
How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list.
Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Dec. 13. Betting stats are through Wednesday's games; points percentages are through Thursday's games. Victoria Matiash identified betting trends for the West, while Sean Allen handled the East.
1. Washington Capitals
Previous ranking: 2
Points percentage: 70.97%
The Capitals excel as underdogs, with a 9-3 record (75.0%) against the spread on the road (61.5% is the league average) and a 5-1 record (83.3%) at home (62.6% league average).
That's a fun trend, but how often are the Caps going to be considered underdogs as they continue to flirt with the NHL points lead? They are still beating the spread as favorites better than the league rate (6-7 overall), but it's not as stark as when they are the dogs.
Next eight days: vs. CAR (Dec. 20), vs. LA (Dec. 22), @ BOS (Dec. 23)
2. Winnipeg Jets
Previous ranking: 3
Points percentage: 69.12%
This week's 3-2 loss in Anaheim strikes as even more uncommon in light of the Jets' moneyline returns as the road favorite. But while 10-2 remains impressive overall, Winnipeg has a losing 5-7 record on the road altogether since Nov. 14.
Next eight days: vs. MIN (Dec. 21), @ TOR (Dec. 23)
3. New Jersey Devils
Previous ranking: 5
Points percentage: 64.29%
If the Devils are rolling into town, watch out! With their punishing top power-play unit, the Devils deliver on the road regardless of favorite status. As road favorites, they've won nine of 12 games (75.0%), outperforming the 59.1% league average. Even as road underdogs, they excel, going 3-1 (75.0%), nearly doubling the overall road underdog win rate of 39.1%.
Next eight days: vs. PIT (Dec. 21), vs. NYR (Dec. 23), vs. CAR (Dec. 27)
4. Minnesota Wild
Previous ranking: 1
Points percentage: 68.75%
When favored, Filip Gustavsson & Co. tend to win in tight fashion at home. A strong 8-3 (72.7%) as the favorite, the Wild are a symmetrically opposite 3-8 (27.3%) against the spread when expected to secure the victory at Xcel Energy Center, including two straight losses this week.
Next eight days: vs. UTA (Dec. 20), @ WPG (Dec. 21), vs. CHI (Dec. 23)
5. Vegas Golden Knights
Previous ranking: 4
Points percentage: 70.31%
Nine and two when the home favorite -- they've lost only three times at T-Mobile Arena altogether -- Vegas manages just fine when their top producer doesn't contribute. The club is 7-2 when Jack Eichel doesn't register a point.
Next eight days: vs. SEA (Dec. 21), vs. ANA (Dec. 23), @ SJ (Dec. 27)
6. Carolina Hurricanes
Previous ranking: 7
Points percentage: 66.13%
Defense first in Carolina. That hasn't changed. The Hurricanes have shown clear trends when it comes to game totals. When the line for the Canes is set at 6.5, the game hits the under 17 of 24 times (70.8%), much more often the 57.4% league average. However, at 5.5, it flips, as Carolina has gone over five of seven times.
Next eight days: @ WSH (Dec. 20), @ NYR (Dec. 22), @ NSH (Dec. 23), @ NJ (Dec. 27)
7. Los Angeles Kings
Previous ranking: 8
Points percentage: 65.63%
By the numbers, the Kings are much more successful when their captain contributes. A rollicking 15-9 when Anze Kopitar collects at least one point, the Kings are only 3-4 otherwise. They're also 7-2 when favored at Crypto.com Arena.
Next eight days: @ NSH (Dec. 21), @ WSH (Dec. 22)
8. Florida Panthers
Previous ranking: 6
Points percentage: 63.64%
The Panthers haven't been broadly viewed as underdogs since they knocked out the Bruins in 2023, but they embrace the moniker whenever it comes up in games. At home, they've won two of three as underdogs (66.7%), and on the road, they shine even brighter, going 4-1 as underdogs (80.0%), nearly doubling the league's road underdog win rate of 39.2%.
Next eight days: vs. STL (Dec. 20), @ TB (Dec. 22), vs. TB (Dec. 23)
9. Toronto Maple Leafs
Previous ranking: 9
Points percentage: 65.63%
The Maple Leafs have been dominant at home, winning 13 of 17 games (76.5%) as the favorite and also earning the W the one time they were considered home underdogs. That strong home play is based in limiting goals, as games at Scotiabank Arena have also gone under 14 of 18 times on home ice. The unders are a much stronger trend for the Leafs at home, as their games have been under only four of 14 times on the road.
Next eight days: @ BUF (Dec. 20), vs. NYI (Dec. 21), vs. WPG (Dec. 23), @ DET (Dec. 27)
10. Dallas Stars
Previous ranking: 10
Points percentage: 61.29%
Another club that clearly enjoys the comforts of home, the Stars are 12-2 (85.7%) at American Airlines Center when deemed the favorite.
However, it's a very different tale against the spread on the road, where Dallas -- sporting a losing record altogether -- is 2-9 (18.2%) to cover when backed to win.
Next eight days: vs. NYR (Dec. 20), @ UTA (Dec. 23), vs. MIN (Dec. 27)
11. Edmonton Oilers
Previous ranking: 11
Points percentage: 62.50%
Unimposing against the spread when expected to win all season long -- 5-11 (31.2%) -- the Oilers are improving in this category in recent play. Connor McDavid & Co. have beaten the opposition by a minimum of two goals in four of their past five at Rogers Place.
Next eight days: vs. SJ (Dec. 21), vs. OTT (Dec. 22)
12. Tampa Bay Lightning
Previous ranking: 14
Points percentage: 63.33%
The Lightning have been solid as home favorites, winning eight of 11 games (72.7%), surpassing the 60.9% league average. But it's notable that at this juncture, more than two months into the season, the Bolts are largely untested against their own division. They've played only three games against Atlantic Division opponents, losing all three while failing to cover.
Next eight days: vs. FLA (Dec. 22), @ FLA (Dec. 23)
13. Vancouver Canucks
Previous ranking: 12
Points percentage: 59.38%
The Canucks' remarkable road resume (10-2-2) is translating into an equally outstanding record as the straight-up favorite. They've lost only twice when backed by sportsbooks to win in 10 tries, including a narrow 3-2 defeat in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night.
Next eight days: vs. OTT (Dec. 21), vs. SJ (Dec. 23)
14. Boston Bruins
Previous ranking: 15
Points percentage: 55.58%
The Bruins hanging in near the top of the Atlantic has not come through dominance of opponents at home. While they may be 9-8 overall on familiar turf, they've covered the spread only three of 16 times when the sportsbooks have favored them at TD Garden (18.8% compared to league rate of 38.5% for home teams).
Next eight days: vs. BUF (Dec. 21), vs. WSH (Dec. 23), @ CBJ (Dec. 27)
15. Calgary Flames
Previous ranking: 16
Points percentage: 56.06%
The Flames are cooking at The Saddledome when holding a perceived edge. Forward Nazem Kadri -- sizzling hot of late with a four-game goal streak -- & Co. have lost just the once in six tries (83.3%) when dubbed the home favorite.
Next eight days: vs. CHI (Dec. 21)
16. Colorado Avalanche
Previous ranking: 13
Points percentage: 55.88%
When favored, this team doesn't often cover the spread at home. The Avs' dismal 3-11 record (21.4%) under such circumstances serves as stark contrast to their 8-1 success rate straight-up when perceived as the better team on the road. More oddly, they sport a winning record when Nathan MacKinnon doesn't earn a single point.
Next eight days: @ ANA (Dec. 20), vs. SEA (Dec. 22), @ UTA (Dec. 27)
17. Ottawa Senators
Previous ranking: 24
Points percentage: 56.45%
The Sens rank fifth in their own division, but you wouldn't know it based on their record against their rivals. The Sens are 5-2 when facing opponents from the Atlantic and, strangely enough, the two losses are to teams with worse records. They've even managed a 4-3 total against the spread while beating up on their divisional foes.
Next eight days: @ VAN (Dec. 21), @ EDM (Dec. 22)
18. Utah Hockey Club
Previous ranking: 21
Points percentage: 56.45%
Enjoying a 4-0 road record, Utah is 5-0-1 since Dec. 7, relishing victories over at least one team from every division. The common denominator? Forward Dylan Guenther has registered a minimum of one point in every one of those contests.
Next eight days: @ MIN (Dec. 20), vs. ANA (Dec. 22), vs. DAL (Dec. 23), vs. COL (Dec. 27)
19. St. Louis Blues
Previous ranking: 18
Points percentage: 48.53%
The Blues are having a tough time with their divisional opponents, securing the victory only once in six contests. Outside of an early December 4-1 victory over the Jets, they've been outscored 17-8 by other members of the Central.
Next eight days: @ FLA (Dec. 20), @ DET (Dec. 23), vs. NSH (Dec. 27)
20. Pittsburgh Penguins
Previous ranking: 25
Points percentage: 51.47%
The Penguins have been successful as home favorites, winning four of five games. However, they've struggled to cover, doing so just once in those opportunities (20.0%), below the 38.5% overall rate for home favorites. Their struggles stem from matchups with division foes, where Sidney Crosby and friends are 1-6 on the line and 2-5 against the spread.
Next eight days: @ NJ (Dec. 21), vs. PHI (Dec. 23)
21. Philadelphia Flyers
Previous ranking: 19
Points percentage: 48.48%
Which came first, the Travis Konecny points or the Flyers covering the spread? They manage to cover more often when Konecny gets on the scoresheet (14-10) than not (2-6). The Flyers also vary from league trends for over/under outcomes at home, with the under coming in at a much higher rate at Wells Fargo Center (68.8%) than the league average (53.7%).
Next eight days: vs. CBJ (Dec. 21), @ PIT (Dec. 23)
22. New York Rangers
Previous ranking: 17
Points percentage: 50.00%
They've avoided the home underdog label mostly, being favored in all but one of their home games, but they have not delivered. They are 7-8 on moneyline and a woeful 3-12 against the spread as the home favorite.
As they ship off players to the West Coast, eventually the books will start leaning toward the visiting side at Madison Square Garden if this slide continues.
Next eight days: @ DAL (Dec. 20), vs. CAR (Dec. 22), @ NJ (Dec. 23)
23. Seattle Kraken
Previous ranking: 20
Points percentage: 47.06%
Straight up, the Kraken are proving an undesirable play as a home underdog with a 4-7 record (36.4%) while enjoying more success against the spread, covering in seven of 11 match-ups (63.6%). It helps when Jared McCann contributes to the scoresheet; Seattle has won only three times when he's failed to do so.
Next eight days: @ VGK (Dec. 21), @ COL (Dec. 22)
24. New York Islanders
Previous ranking: 22
Points percentage: 46.97%
The Isles are two different teams on the road. First, there are the underdog Islanders, a scrappy team that is 6-6 (50% win rate compared to league average 39.1%) and 9-3 against the spread. But then there are the favored Islanders on the road, a team that is a brutal 0-6 on the moneyline and ATS. For the Islanders to do well, we need to think they are going to lose. Sounds about right.
Next eight days: @ TOR (Dec. 21), vs. BUF (Dec. 23)
25. Detroit Red Wings
Previous ranking: 26
Points percentage: 48.39%
The Wings can keep things tight when playing in their own division. While they are 3-5 against their rivals, Detroit has covered the spread at a 5-3 rate. Additionally, they've covered the spread 10 of 13 times as dogs (76.9%) and eight of 13 times as favorites (61.5%) at home.
Next eight days: vs. MTL (Dec. 20), @ MTL (Dec. 21), vs. STL (Dec. 23), vs. TOR (Dec. 27)
26. Columbus Blue Jackets
Previous ranking: 23
Points percentage: 46.97%
The Blue Jackets consistently buck league trends on 6.5 totals. While the league hits the under 57.4% of the time, games with Columbus have gone under in 11 of 32 games (34.4%). Notably, they've yet to be involved in a game with a total set at 5.5, showing sportsbooks trust Elvis Merzlikins about as much as fantasy managers (Thursday night's heroics aside).
Next eight days: @ PHI (Dec. 21), vs. MTL (Dec. 23), vs. BOS (Dec. 27)
27. Montreal Canadiens
Previous ranking: 29
Points percentage: 43.55%
Just ask a fantasy manager with Sam Montembeault about this tidbit: When the line is set at 5.5, games with Montreal have gone over five of seven times (71.4%), well above the league's 51.5% over rate. Also, if the sportsbooks back them, get on board: The Habs are 2-0 as favorites this season.
Next eight days: @ DET (Dec. 20), vs. DET (Dec. 21), @ CBJ (Dec. 23)
28. Anaheim Ducks
Previous ranking: 28
Points percentage: 46.67%
One might be advised to take the under, particularly when the bar is set at 6.5 goals. Games involving the Ducks, who have scored the second fewest goals this season, have slid below that total mark on 15 of 20 occasions (75%).
Next eight days: vs. COL (Dec. 20), @ UTA (Dec. 22), @ VGK (Dec. 23)
29. San Jose Sharks
Previous ranking: 30
Points percentage: 38.57%
More like "undersharks," am I right? Though they have not once been labeled the favorite home or away this season, Macklin Celebrini and the rebuilding Sharks are 11-4 (73.3%) against the spread as the home dog and 13-6 (68.4%) away from SAP Center.
Next eight days: @ EDM (Dec. 21), @ VAN (Dec. 23), vs. VGK (Dec. 27)
30. Buffalo Sabres
Previous ranking: 27
Points percentage: 40.63%
The Sabres are unreliable at home, whether favored or not. That's not a shocking statement for a team winless in its last 11, but even as home favorites, they've won just three of seven games (42.9%). That said, when they are the underdog, Buffalo does manage to beat the spread at home (8-3 for a 72.7% rate that trumps the league-wide 62.6%).
Next eight days: vs. TOR (Dec. 20), @ BOS (Dec. 21), @ NYI (Dec. 23), vs. CHI (Dec. 27)
31. Chicago Blackhawks
Previous ranking: 31
Points percentage: 39.39%
Not astonishing, considering they've scored the third-fewest number of goals in the league, but the Blackhawks have hit the under 13 times and the over five times on the road (72.2% under rate). They also don't much care for too much rest, posting a 1-8-1 record in games following a break of two days.
Next eight days: @ CGY (Dec. 21), @ MIN (Dec. 23), @ BUF (Dec. 27)
32. Nashville Predators
Previous ranking: 32
Points percentage: 37.88%
While the disappointing Predators don't often overcome the odds while traveling, they repeatedly cover. Only 2-10 (16.7%) as road underdogs -- including a recent 4-1 win over the Stars in Dallas -- Nashville is 8-4 (66.7%) against the spread.
Next eight days: vs. LA (Dec. 21), vs. CAR (Dec. 23), @ STL (Dec. 27)
Six trades that NHL teams should make after roster freeze, including Provorov, Gourde, Boeser
The NHL's roster freeze for 2024-25 kicked in last night. GMs: put your pencils down. Although no trades can be made until the freeze lifts on Dec. 27, that will not stop teams from having discussions to improve their rosters.
Some real doozies have happened over the past couple of weeks: Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, Cam Fowler and Mackenzie Blackwood all have new addresses. The ESPN Big Board features some big names this season, and while we don't expect the likes of Mitch Marner or Mikko Rantanen to be moved, could Chris Kreider be traded if the New York Rangers continue their free fall?
Instead of speculating on which players can be moved, let's have some fun. Looking at teams around the league, from contenders to tank commanders, let's find some new homes for players with trades that would make some sense, or have percolated in the rumor mill already.
After beating Manchester United 4-3 in a dramatic Carabao Cup quarterfinal, Tottenham Hotspur were drawn against Premier League leaders Liverpool in the semifinals.
Arsenal will host Newcastle United at the Emirates in the first leg of the other semifinal, which begins on the weekend of Jan. 6.
The second legs will be played on the weekend of Feb. 3.
Arsenal beat Crystal Palace in their quarterfinal on Wednesday, while Liverpool and Newcastle beat Southampton and Brentford, respectively, to advance to the semifinals.
Defending champions Liverpool are also leading the Premier League by two points over Chelsea and have a game in hand.
"We have to defend the trophy because the club won it last season, so we want to compete in every league and this is one of them, so we're happy that we reached the semifinal," said Slot after Liverpool's win on Wednesday.
Ruben Amorim insisted he was right to drop Marcus Rashford from the Manchester United squad despite going out of the Carabao Cup at the quarterfinal stage following a 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Rashford was left out of Amorim's squad for the second game in a row after he was also dropped for the 2-1 win over Manchester City on Sunday.
The 27-year-old suggested in an interview Tuesday that he wants to leave the club. Asked afterward whether Spurs' victory made him rethink his stance on the England forward, Amorim said he stood by his decision.
"I feel that I do the right thing for the team so it's never a mistake," the United head coach said. "We have to make a selection. I think it wasn't a mistake because I'm always doing the best for the team in my way of seeing things."
Without Rashford, United briefly recovered from 3-0 down to make it 3-2 thanks to two errors from goalkeeper Fraser Forster. Spurs made it 4-2 before Jonny Evans scored a late consolation and Ange Postecoglou's side held on to book a semifinal spot against Liverpool.
Amorim, meanwhile, was left to rue an eight-minute period at the start of the second half during which Spurs scored twice.
"We control the possession I think," Amorim said. "We were not the best team in all of the game, but for most of the parts I think we were the best team. I think we disconnect for eight minutes and it is really hard to recover from that. The lads did a great job to recover.
"We still had time to win the game, but the fourth goal was really hard for us. In the end it was not enough and we're out of the cup."
It was a difficult night for both goalkeepers with United's No.2 Altay Bayindir -- handed a rare start ahead of André Onana -- at fault for two goals. Forster's mistakes were more embarrassing, particularly the second when he took too long with a back pass and was charged down by Amad Diallo.
"He is disappointed because he was outstanding for us," Postecoglou said. "Even before then in the first half I thought he was really good with his feet, he found some great solutions.
"The first one probably affected his confidence a little bit and he lost a bit of belief and the second one compounded it. But he is a big boy and he is another one who has stood up for us big time in this period. I can't speak highly enough of this group of players."
Tottenham host Liverpool in their semifinal first leg on the weekend of Jan. 6, while Newcastle will travel to face Arsenal at The Emirates.
Spanish LaLiga injury and suspension news, predicted lineups, fantasy updates
Find out who is missing through injury, who's in a race against time to prove their fitness and who has been ruled out through suspension for the next round of LaLiga fixtures.
And as you plan your fantasy team for the next gameweek, check out the predicted XIs for all 20 clubs.
Positions: Goalkeeper (GK), Defender (D), Left-back (LB), Right-back (RB), Centre-back (CB), Midfielder (M), Defensive midfield (DM), Central midfield (CM), Left midfield (LM), Right midfield (RM), Attacking midfield (AM), Left winger (LW), Right winger (RW), Forward (F), Left forward (FWL), Right forward (FWR), Striker (ST)
(All predicted XIs and injury news powered by Rotowire and subject to updates.)
Girona v Real Valladolid
Municipal de Montilivi, Girona
Friday, 8 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET
Latest Girona team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Paulo Gazzaniga
CB Daley Blind | CB Ladislav Krejcí | CB David López
LM Miguel Gutiérrez | CM Iván Martín | CM Donny van de Beek | RM Arnau Martínez
AM Bryan Gil | AM Yáser Asprilla
ST Abel Ruiz
Injury/suspension updates:
Jastin García, F/M, shoulder, DOUBT
Yangel Herrera, M, calf, DOUBT
Bojan Miovski, F, sprain, OUT, estimated return Jan. 26
Oriol Romeu, M, suspension, due back Jan. 11
Viktor Tsygankov, M, undisclosed, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Latest Real Valladolid team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Karl Hein
LB Lucas Rosa | CB Juma Bah | CB Javi Sánchez | RB Luis Pérez
DM Stanko Juric | DM Mario Martín
LW Raúl Moro | AM Anuar | RW Iván Sánchez
ST Marcos André
Injury/suspension updates:
Selim Amallah, M, groin, DOUBT
Juanmi, F, suspension, due back Jan. 19
Raúl Moro, F/M, strain, DOUBT
Enrique Perez, M, suspension, due back Jan. 11
Iván Sánchez, M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Mamadou Diallo, F, undisclosed, OUT, estimated return Jan. 26
Getafe v Mallorca
Estadio Coliseum, Getafe
Saturday, 1 p.m. GMT / 8 a.m. ET
Latest Getafe team news
Expected Lineup:
GK David Soria
LB Diego Rico | CB Omar Alderete | CB Djené | RB Juan Iglesias
LM Coba da Costa | CM Mauro Arambarri | CM Luis Milla | RM Allan Nyom
ST Álvaro Rodríguez | ST Christantus Uche
Injury/suspension updates:
Omar Alderete, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Carles Aleñá, M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Borja Mayoral, F, strain, DOUBT
Latest Mallorca team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Dominik Greif
LB Johan Mojica | CB Antonio Raíllo | CB Martin Valjent | RB Pablo Maffeo
CM Omar Mascarell | CM Antonio Sanchez Navarro
LW Dani Rodríguez | AM Sergi Darder | RW Robert Navarro
ST Cyle Larin
Injury/suspension updates:
Samú Costa, M, calf, OUT, estimated return Jan. 19
Iván Cuéllar, G, undisclosed, DOUBT
Toni Lato, M/D, undisclosed, OUT, estimated return Jan. 20
Manu Morlanes, M, suspension, due back Jan. 19
Vedat Muriqi, F, suspension, due back Jan. 20
Celta Vigo v Real Sociedad
Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Vigo
Saturday, 3:15 p.m. GMT / 10:15 a.m. ET
Latest Celta Vigo team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Vicente Guaita
CB Javi Rodríguez | CB Carl Starfelt | CB Marcos Alonso
LM Hugo Álvarez | CM Fran Beltrán | CM Ilaix Moriba | RM Óscar Mingueza
FWL Alfonso González | ST Borja Iglesias | FWR Iago Aspas
Injury/suspension updates:
Sergio Carreira, D, ankle, DOUBT
Fer Lopez, F/M, ankle, OUT, estimated return Jan. 10
Javier Manquillo, D, ankle, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Jailson, M, groin, OUT, estimated return Jan. 10
Mihailo Ristic, D, thigh, OUT, estimated return Jan. 10
Damián Rodríguez, M, personal, DOUBT
Latest Real Sociedad team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Álex Remiro
LB Aihen Muñoz | CB Nayef Aguerd | CB Igor Zubeldia | RB Jon Aramburu
DM Martín Zubimendi
LM Sergio Gómez | CM Brais Méndez | CM Luka Sucic | RM Takefusa Kubo
ST Mikel Oyarzabal
Injury/suspension updates:
Aritz Elustondo, D, sprain, OUT, estimated return Jan. 13
Aihen Muñoz, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Jon Pacheco Dozagarat, D, groin, DOUBT
Hamari Traoré, D, knee, OUT, estimated return May. 4
Arsen Zakharyan, M, ankle, OUT, estimated return Jan. 13
Osasuna v Athletic Club
El Sadar, Pamplona
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. GMT / 12:30 p.m. ET
Latest Osasuna team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Sergio Herrera
LB Juan Cruz | CB Flavien-Enzo Boyomo | CB Jorge Herrando | RB Jesús Areso
CM Jon Moncayola | CM Lucas Torró
LW Abel Bretones | AM Aimar Oroz | RW Rubén García
ST Ante Budimir
Injury/suspension updates:
José Arnaiz, F, hamstring, DOUBT
Alejandro Catena, D, suspension, due back Jan. 12
Moi Gómez, F/M, calf, DOUBT
Bryan Zaragoza, M, foot, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Latest Athletic Club team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Unai Simón
LB Yuri Berchiche | CB Yeray | CB Dani Vivian | RB Óscar de Marcos
DM Mikel Jauregizar | DM Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
LW Nico Williams | AM Oihan Sancet | RW Iñaki Williams
ST Gorka Guruzeta
Injury/suspension updates:
Ander Herrera, M, hamstring, DOUBT
Barcelona v Atlético Madrid
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona
Saturday, 8 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET
Latest Barcelona team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Iñaki Peña
LB Alejandro Balde | CB Iñigo Martínez | CB Pau Cubarsí | RB Jules Koundé
DM Marc Casadó | DM Pedri
LW Raphinha | AM Dani Olmo | RW Ferran Torres
ST Robert Lewandowski
Injury/suspension updates:
Marc Bernal, M/D, knee, OUT, estimated return Sep. 1
Andreas Christensen, D, achilles, OUT, estimated return Jan. 19
Ansu Fati, F, hamstring, DOUBT
Marc-André ter Stegen, G, knee, OUT, estimated return Apr. 6
Lamine Yamal, F, ankle, OUT, estimated return Jan. 19
Latest Atlético Madrid team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Jan Oblak
LB Javi Galán | CB José María Giménez | CB Clément Lenglet | RB Marcos Llorente
LM Conor Gallagher | CM Pablo Barrios | CM Rodrigo De Paul | RM Giuliano Simeone
ST Julián Álvarez | ST Antoine Griezmann
Injury/suspension updates:
None reported
Valencia v Alavés
Mestalla, Valencia
Sunday, 1 p.m. GMT / 8 a.m. ET
Latest Valencia team news
Confirmed Lineup:
CB Cristhian Mosquera
DM Pepelu | DM Javi Guerra
LW Luis Rioja | AM Domingos Andre Ribeiro Almeida | RW Diego López
ST Hugo Duro
Injury/suspension updates:
Thierry Correia, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Jul. 1
Mouctar Diakhaby, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 3
José Gayà, D, hamstring, DOUBT
Giorgi Mamardashvili, G, leg, DOUBT
Rafa Mir, F, quadriceps, OUT, estimated return Jan. 3
Latest Alavés team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Antonio Sivera
LB Moussa Diarra | CB Abdel Abqar | CB Santiago Mouriño | RB Hugo Novoa
DM Antonio Blanco | DM Joan Jordán
LW Carlos Martín | AM Jon Guridi | RW Carlos Vicente
ST Enrique García
Injury/suspension updates:
Carlos Benavídez, M, groin, DOUBT
Nahuel Tenaglia, D, suspension, due back Jan. 11
Real Madrid v Sevilla
Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
Sunday, 3:15 p.m. GMT / 10:15 a.m. ET
Latest Real Madrid team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Thibaut Courtois
LB Fran García | CB Antonio Rüdiger | CB Aurélien Tchouaméni | RB Lucas Vázquez
DM Eduardo Camavinga
CM Jude Bellingham | CM Federico Valverde
FWL Kylian Mbappé | ST Rodrygo | FWR Arda Güler
Injury/suspension updates:
David Alaba, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 19
Dani Carvajal, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Aug. 1
Vinícius Jr., F, suspension, due back Jan. 3
Ferland Mendy, D, strain, OUT, estimated return Jan. 3
Éder Militão, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Aug. 1
Latest Sevilla team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Álvaro Fernández
LB Enrique Salas | CB Loïc Badé | CB Nemanja Gudelj | RB José Ángel Carmona
DM Lucien Agoumé
CM Saúl Ñíguez | CM Juanlu Sanchez
FWL Peque | ST Isaac Romero | FWR Dodi Lukebakio
Injury/suspension updates:
Chidera Ejuke, F, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Jan. 26
Tanguy Nianzou, D, thigh, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Adrià Pedrosa, D, groin, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Djibril Sow, M, thigh, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Las Palmas v Espanyol
Estadio Gran Canaria, Las Palmas
Sunday, 5:30 p.m. GMT / 12:30 p.m. ET
Latest Las Palmas team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Jasper Cillessen
LB Mika Mármol | CB Juan Herzog | CB Scott McKenna | RB Álex Suárez
DM Dário Essugo | DM Kirian Rodríguez
LW Alberto Moleiro | AM José Campaña | RW Sandro
ST Fábio Silva
Injury/suspension updates:
Adnan Januzaj, F/M, ankle, DOUBT
Viti, M/D, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 12
Latest Espanyol team news
Confirmed Lineup:
CM Alex Král
ST Irvin Cardona | ST Javier Puado
Injury/suspension updates:
Edu Expósito, M, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
José Gragera, M, illness, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Leganés v Villarreal
Butarque, Leganés, Madrid
Sunday, 5:30 p.m. GMT / 12:30 p.m. ET
Latest Leganés team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Marko Dmitrovic
LB Javi Hernández | CB Sergio González | CB Jorge | RB Adrià Altimira
DM Renato Tapia
LM Óscar Rodríguez | CM Seydouba Cissé | CM Yvan Neyou | RM Munir El Haddadi
ST Miguel De la Fuente
Injury/suspension updates:
Enric Franquesa, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Sep. 1
Latest Villarreal team news
Confirmed Lineup:
CB Raúl Albiol
CM Santi Comesaña
ST Thierno Barry
Injury/suspension updates:
Ilias Akhomach, F, knee, OUT, estimated return Jul. 1
Diego Conde, G, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Willy Kambwala, D, suspension, due back Jan. 13
Alfonso Pedraza, D, ankle, OUT, estimated return Jan. 13
Nicolas Pépé, F/M, thigh, DOUBT
Ramón Terrats, M, achilles, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Real Betis v Rayo Vallecano
Benito Villamarín, Sevilla
Sunday, 8 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET
Latest Real Betis team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Francisco Barbosa Vieites
LB Romain Perraud | CB Marc Bartra | CB Diego Llorente | RB Youssouf Sabaly
DM Sergi Altimira | DM Johnny Cardoso
LW Abde Ezzalzouli | AM Giovani Lo Celso | RW Aitor Ruibal
ST Vitor Roque
Injury/suspension updates:
Chimy Ávila, F, suspension, due back Jan. 11
Héctor Bellerín, D, bruise, DOUBT
William Carvalho, M, achilles, OUT, estimated return May. 4
Pablo Fornals, F/M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Marc Roca, M, ankle, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Rui Silva, G, undisclosed, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Latest Rayo Vallecano team news
Confirmed Lineup:
CB Aridane Hernández
CM Pathé Ciss
LW Álvaro García | AM Isi Palazón | RW Jorge de Frutos
ST Randy Nteka
Injury/suspension updates:
Raul de Tomas, F, illness, DOUBT
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Aston Villa v Manchester City
Villa Park
Saturday, 12:30 p.m. GMT / 7:30 a.m. ET
Latest Aston Villa team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Emiliano Martínez
LB Lucas Digne | CB Diego Carlos | CB Pau Torres | RB Ezri Konsa
DM Youri Tielemans | DM Boubacar Kamara
LW John McGinn | AM Morgan Rogers | RW Matty Cash
ST Ollie Watkins
Injury/suspension updates:
Leon Bailey, F/M, hamstring, DOUBT
Tyrone Mings, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Jacob Ramsey, M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 26
Latest Manchester City team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Ederson
LB Rico Lewis | CB Rúben Dias | CB Josko Gvardiol | RB Kyle Walker
DM Ilkay Gündogan
LM Phil Foden | CM Kevin De Bruyne | CM Jack Grealish | RM Bernardo Silva
ST Erling Haaland
Injury/suspension updates:
Manuel Akanji, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Nathan Aké, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 26
Oscar Bobb, F/M, leg, OUT, estimated return Jan. 14
Rodri, M, knee, OUT, estimated return Jul. 1
Brentford v Nottingham Forest
Gtech Community Stadium
Saturday, 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET
Latest Brentford team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Mark Flekken
LB Keane Lewis-Potter | CB Nathan Collins | CB Ben Mee | RB Kristoffer Ajer
DM Vitaly Janelt | DM Christian Nørgaard
LW Kevin Schade | AM Mikkel Damsgaard | RW Bryan Mbeumo
ST Yoane Wissa
Injury/suspension updates:
Josh Dasilva, M, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 14
Rico Henry, M/D, knee, OUT, estimated return Dec. 27
Aaron Hickey, M/D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return May. 18
Mathias Jensen, M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Jan. 1
Igor Thiago, F, infection, OUT, estimated return Dec. 27
Gustavo Nunes, F/M, back, OUT, estimated return Dec. 27
Ethan Pinnock, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Sepp van den Berg, D, groin, DOUBT
Latest Nottingham Forest team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Matz Sels
LB Neco Williams | CB Murillo | CB Nikola Milenkovic | RB Ola Aina
DM Elliot Anderson | DM Ryan Yates
LW Callum Hudson-Odoi | AM Morgan Gibbs-White | RW Nicolás Domínguez
ST Chris Wood
Injury/suspension updates:
Murillo, D, ankle, DOUBT
Danilo Oliveira, M, ankle, OUT, estimated return Jan. 6
Ibrahim Sangaré, M, thigh, OUT, estimated return Jan. 25
Ryan Yates, M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Ipswich Town v Newcastle United
Portman Road
Saturday, 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET
Latest Ipswich Town team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Aro Muric
LB Leif Davis | CB Cameron Burgess | CB Dara O'Shea | RB Ben Johnson
DM Jens Cajuste | DM Sam Morsy
LW Sammie Szmodics | AM Conor Chaplin | RW Omari Hutchinson
ST Ali Ibrahim Al-Hamadi
Injury/suspension updates:
Liam Delap, F, suspension, due back Dec. 27
George Hirst, F, knee, OUT, estimated return Dec. 27
Chiedozie Ogbene, F/M, achilles, OUT, estimated return May. 3
Sammie Szmodics, F/M, illness, DOUBT
Axel Tuanzebe, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Feb. 1
Latest Newcastle United team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Martin Dúbravka
LB Lewis Hall | CB Dan Burn | CB Fabian Schär | RB Valentino Livramento
CM Bruno Guimaraes | CM Sandro Tonali | CM Joe Willock
FWL Anthony Gordon | ST Alexander Isak | FWR Jacob Murphy
Injury/suspension updates:
Sven Botman, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Dec. 26
Joelinton, F/M, suspension, due back Dec. 26
Emil Krafth, D, collarbone, OUT, estimated return Jan. 4
Jamaal Lascelles, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 15
Nick Pope, G, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 12
Callum Wilson, F, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Feb. 1
West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion
London Stadium
Saturday, 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET
Latest West Ham United team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Lukasz Fabianski
LB Aaron Wan-Bissaka | CB Max Kilman | CB Konstantinos Mavropanos | RB Vladimír Coufal
DM Edson Álvarez | DM Tomás Soucek
LW Mohammed Kudus | AM Lucas Paquetá | RW Crysencio Summerville
ST Jarrod Bowen
Injury/suspension updates:
Michail Antonio, F, leg, OUT, estimated return Dec. 1
Carlos Soler, M, suspension, due back Dec. 26
Latest Brighton & Hove Albion team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Bart Verbruggen
LB Pervis Estupiñán | CB Lewis Dunk | CB Jan Paul van Hecke | RB Joël Veltman
DM Yasin Ayari | DM Carlos Baleba
LW Kaoru Mitoma | AM Georginio Rutter | RW Yankuba Minteh
ST João Pedro
Injury/suspension updates:
Jack Hinshelwood, M/D, knee, DOUBT
Ferdi Kadioglu, M/D, toe, DOUBT
Solly March, F/M, knee, OUT, estimated return Dec. 27
James Milner, M/D, hamstring, DOUBT
Matt O'Riley, M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Joël Veltman, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Adam Webster, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 27
Danny Welbeck, F, ankle, DOUBT
Crystal Palace v Arsenal
Selhurst Park
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. GMT / 12:30 p.m. ET
Latest Crystal Palace team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Dean Henderson
CB Trevoh Chalobah | CB Marc Guéhi | CB Maxence Lacroix
LM Tyrick Mitchell | CM Will Hughes | CM Jefferson Lerma | RM Nathaniel Clyne
AM Eberechi Eze | AM Ismaïla Sarr
ST Jean-Philippe Mateta
Injury/suspension updates:
Matheus França, F/M, groin, OUT, estimated return Jan. 12
Daniel Muñoz, M/D, suspension, due back Dec. 26
Chadi Riad, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Dec. 21
Joel Ward, D, calf, OUT, estimated return Dec. 21
Adam Wharton, M, groin, OUT, estimated return Jan. 4
Latest Arsenal team news
Expected Lineup:
GK David Raya
LB Myles Lewis-Skelly | CB Gabriel Magalhães | CB William Saliba | RB Jurriën Timber
CM Martin Ødegaard | CM Declan Rice | CM Thomas Partey
FWL Gabriel Martinelli | ST Kai Havertz | FWR Bukayo Saka
Injury/suspension updates:
Riccardo Calafiori, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Declan Rice, M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Takehiro Tomiyasu, D, knee, DOUBT
Ben White, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 15
Oleksandr Zinchenko, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Everton v Chelsea
Goodison Park
Sunday, 2 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. ET
Latest Everton team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Jordan Pickford
LB Vitaliy Mykolenko | CB Jarrad Branthwaite | CB James Tarkowski | RB Ashley Young
CM Abdoulaye Doucouré | CM Idrissa Gueye | CM Orel Mangala
FWL Dwight McNeil | ST Dominic Calvert-Lewin | FWR Iliman Ndiaye
Injury/suspension updates:
James Garner, M, back, OUT, estimated return Jan. 9
Tim Iroegbunam, M, foot, OUT, estimated return Jan. 9
Dwight McNeil, F/M, knee, DOUBT
Youssef Chermiti, F, foot, OUT, estimated return Dec. 26
Latest Chelsea team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Robert Sánchez
LB Renato Veiga | CB Tosin Adarabioyo | CB Levi Colwill | RB Malo Gusto
DM Moisés Caicedo | DM Enzo Fernández
LW Jadon Sancho | AM Cole Palmer | RW Pedro Neto
ST Nicolas Jackson
Injury/suspension updates:
Benoît Badiashile, D, undisclosed, OUT, estimated return Jan. 4
Marc Cucurella, D, suspension, due back Dec. 26
João Félix, F/M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Wesley Fofana, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 30
Reece James, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Jan. 4
Romeo Lavia, M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Mykhailo Mudryk, F/M, illness, DOUBT
Fulham v Southampton
Craven Cottage
Sunday, 2 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. ET
Latest Fulham team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Bernd Leno
LB Antonee Robinson | CB Calvin Bassey | CB Issa Diop | RB Kenny Tete
DM Sander Berge | DM Sasa Lukic
LW Harry Wilson | AM Emile Smith Rowe | RW Alex Iwobi
ST Raúl Jiménez
Injury/suspension updates:
Joachim Andersen, D, calf, DOUBT
Reiss Nelson, F/M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Feb. 20
Andreas Pereira, M, suspension, due back Dec. 26
Harrison Reed, M, knee, OUT, estimated return Dec. 29
Kenny Tete, D, lower leg, DOUBT
Latest Southampton team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Alex McCarthy
CB Jan Bednarek | CB Taylor Harwood-Bellis | CB Nathan Wood
LM Ryan Manning | CM Flynn Downes | CM Mateus Fernandes | RM Kyle Walker-Peters
AM Adam Armstrong | AM Tyler Dibling
ST Cameron Archer
Injury/suspension updates:
Gavin Bazunu, G, achilles, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
James Bree, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Aaron Ramsdale, G, finger, DOUBT
William Smallbone, M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 29
Jack Stephens, D, suspension, due back Dec. 26
Ross Stewart, F, calf, OUT, estimated return Dec. 29
Kyle Walker-Peters, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
King Power Stadium
Sunday, 2 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. ET
Latest Leicester City team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Danny Ward
LB Victor Kristiansen | CB Conor Coady | CB Jannik Vestergaard | RB James Justin
DM Oliver Skipp | DM Boubakary Soumaré
LW Bilal El Khannouss | AM Facundo Buonanotte | RW Kasey McAteer
ST Jamie Vardy
Injury/suspension updates:
Odsonne Édouard, F, undisclosed, OUT, estimated return Dec. 26
Fatawu Issahaku, F, knee, OUT, estimated return Aug. 25
Mads Hermansen, G, groin, DOUBT
Wilfred Ndidi, M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Jan. 4
Ricardo Pereira, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Mar. 15
Harry Winks, M, groin, DOUBT
Latest Wolverhampton Wanderers team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Sam Johnstone
CB Santiago Bueno | CB Craig Dawson | CB Toti Gomes
LM Matt Doherty | CM João Gomes | CM Mario Lemina | RM Nélson Semedo
AM Matheus Cunha
ST Jørgen Strand Larsen | ST Goncalo Guedes
Injury/suspension updates:
Rayan Aït-Nouri, M/D, suspension, due back Dec. 26
Enso Gonzalez, F/M, knee, OUT, estimated return May. 3
Sasa Kalajdzic, F, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 15
Yerson Mosquera, D, knee, OUT, estimated return Aug. 15
José Sá, G, shoulder, DOUBT
Pablo Sarabia, F/M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Boubacar Traoré, M, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 15
Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth
Old Trafford
Sunday, 2 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. ET
Latest Manchester United team news
Expected Lineup:
GK André Onana
CB Matthijs de Ligt | CB Harry Maguire | CB Lisandro Martínez
LM Diogo Dalot | CM Kobbie Mainoo | CM Manuel Ugarte | RM Noussair Mazraoui
AM Amad Diallo | AM Bruno Fernandes
ST Rasmus Højlund
Injury/suspension updates:
Matthijs de Ligt, D, illness, DOUBT
Jonny Evans, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Victor Lindelöf, D, concussion, DOUBT
Noussair Mazraoui, D, undisclosed, DOUBT
Mason Mount, F/M, strain, OUT, estimated return Jan. 5
Luke Shaw, D, calf, OUT, estimated return Jan. 5
Latest AFC Bournemouth team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Kepa Arrizabalaga
LB Milos Kerkez | CB Dean Huijsen | CB Illia Zabarnyi | RB Adam Smith
DM Ryan Christie | DM Lewis Cook
LW Dango Ouattara | AM Justin Kluivert | RW Antoine Semenyo
ST Evanilson
Injury/suspension updates:
Julián Araujo, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Feb. 25
Alex Scott, M, knee, OUT, estimated return Jan. 11
Marcos Senesi, D, quadriceps, OUT, estimated return Mar. 15
Luis Sinisterra, F/M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 26
Marcus Tavernier, F/M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Jan. 25
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Sunday, 4:30 p.m. GMT / 11:30 a.m. ET
Latest Tottenham Hotspur team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Fraser Forster
LB Djed Spence | CB Radu Dragusin | CB Archie Gray | RB Pedro Porro
DM Yves Bissouma | DM Pape Matar Sarr
LW Son Heung-Min | AM James Maddison | RW Dejan Kulusevski
ST Dominic Solanke
Injury/suspension updates:
Rodrigo Bentancur, M, suspension, due back Dec. 26
Ben Davies, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 29
Richarlison, F, hamstring, DOUBT
Destiny Udogie, D, quadriceps, DOUBT
Mikey Moore, F/M, illness, OUT, estimated return Dec. 29
Wilson Odobert, F/M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Feb. 15
Cristian Romero, D, quadriceps, OUT, estimated return Jan. 12
Micky van de Ven, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Jan. 12
Guglielmo Vicario, G, ankle, OUT, estimated return Feb. 25
Latest Liverpool team news
Expected Lineup:
GK Alisson Becker
LB Andrew Robertson | CB Joe Gomez | CB Virgil van Dijk | RB Trent Alexander-Arnold
DM Ryan Gravenberch | DM Alexis Mac Allister
LW Cody Gakpo | AM Dominik Szoboszlai | RW Mohamed Salah
ST Luis Díaz
Injury/suspension updates:
Conor Bradley, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 29
Ibrahima Konaté, D, foot, OUT, estimated return Dec. 29
Kostas Tsimikas, D, ankle, DOUBT
Key criteria for the award included their record in the Men's One-Day competition, being a top performer at international level and being a player who is synonymous with the 50-over format.
Jones, who passed away aged 59 in September 2020, scored 2122 runs at 50.52 in 55 domestic one-day matches for Victoria and led them to the 1994-95 title while at international level, where he was trailblazer in the 50-over game, he scored 6068 runs at 44.81 including seven centuries and was part of the side which won the 1987 ODI World Cup. In all List A cricket, Jones made 10,936 runs at 46.93.
"When the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame selection committee assessed the players for this honour, one player's performance, record, standing, contribution and impact stood out clearly for it to be a unanimous decision," Peter King, the hall of fame chair, said
"Dean Jones revolutionised the one-day game and stamped it on the minds of all Australians, it is deserved recognition for someone whose contribution was so vast."
Jones' daughter, Phoebe, said: "On behalf of the Jones family we are very grateful for this recognition of our Dad, who we miss dearly. It makes it extra special knowing its fan voted and will be unveiled today at what he nicknamed 'his office' at the MCG.
"Dad would be extremely proud to receive this acknowledgement. He loved representing Victoria in this competition and winning the 50-over World Cup for Australia in 1987 was what he described as the greatest cricketing day of his life."
Alongside the naming of the trophy, the Player of the Final will now be awarded the Michael Bevan Medal.
The Dean Jones Trophy and Michael Bevan Medal will be presented for the first time at this season's final on March 1.
Jaker Ali, bowlers combine to give Bangladesh 3-0 sweep over West Indies
Bangladesh 189 for 7 (Jaker 72*, Parvez 39, Shepherd 2-30) beat West Indies 109 (Shepherd 33, Rishad 3-21, Mahedi 2-13) by 80 runs
Bangladesh completed their demolition of West Indies with an 80-run win in the third T20I at the Arnos Vale Ground. It resulted in their first 3-0 win in a T20I series in nearly two years as they capped off a tough West Indies tour with a trophy. After posting 189 for 7, they bowled West Indies out for 109, their lowest total against Bangladesh, with the margin of victory being Bangladesh's second-biggest in terms of runs.
Jaker had walked off the ground when he was on 18 after a mix-up with Shamim Hossain. But the TV umpire Zahid Bassarath instead adjudged Shamim as the one dismissed, as he had placed his bat inside the crease after Jaker. It sparked a dramatic turnaround, as Jaker struck six sixes and three fours in his 41-ball knock.
Parvez sparks rapid start
Parvez continued to go after the fast bowlers, blasting Joseph for his second six over long-on. Next ball, though, Justin Greaves caught Parvez at the square-leg boundary after juggling a couple of times. Parvez made 39 off 21 balls, giving Bangladesh their best powerplay (54 runs) of the series.
Jaker's dramatic re-entry
Bangladesh were 102 for 4 at the start of the14th over when Jaker struck Gudakesh Motie towards deep midwicket. Spotting Obed McCoy getting injured trying to take the catch, Jaker signalled to Shamim not to take the third run as the ball had spilled away from McCoy.
In the next over, Jaker and Shamim had a communication breakdown, with both batters ending up at the striker's end, while Roston Chase broke the stumps at the bowler's. Jaker, who ran through the striker's end, was irate with Shamim. He walked off fuming while the third umpire spotted that he had actually reached the crease before Shamim.
The fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite hauled Jaker, who had taken off his gears inside the dressing room, out to the middle to continue his innings. The distance between Jaker and Shamim, not looking at each other, as they crossed each other near the boundary was immense.
Jaker takes full advantage
As if one dramatic run-out was not enough, Mahedi Hasan was also run-out in the same over. Jaker, however, regrouped quickly in the following over, hitting Joseph straight down the ground for his second six. McCoy then conceded 20 runs in the 18th over when Jaker and Tanzim Hasan Sakib struck a six each; Jaker blasted him with a slog sweep, and Tanzim swung him over long-on.
Joseph then went for 25 in the last over, with Jaker hitting him for three sixes in the last four balls of the innings. It turned out to be Bangladesh's best-ever 20th over in a T20I.
West Indies in tailspin
For the third game in a row, West Indies lost half their side before reaching 50. After Taskin Ahmed removed Brandon King early, like in the previous two matches, Greaves was caught at long-on off Mahedi. Johnson Charles and Nicholas Pooran struck a cluster of boundaries before Pooran fell to Mahedi for the third time in the series, bowled off an inside edge for 15. West Indies finished the powerplay on 45 for 3.
Rishad sends 'em packing
As if Pooran's fall was not enough, Charles then seemed slow in reaching the crease while completing the single; Rishad's throw caught him short. This was two balls after Hasan Mahmud had dismissed Roston Chase for a duck.
Rishad further got into the act, with three wickets. The legspinner had Rovman Powell caught behind in the tenth over with a dipping delivery, leaving West Indies on 60 for 6. In his last over, the 15th of the innings, Rishad had Motie caught straight down the ground while Joseph gave a simple catch to Hasan at extra cover. Tanzim and Taskin removed the last two wickets to spark the celebration in the Bangladesh camp.
Mohammad Isam is ESPNcricinfo's Bangladesh correspondent. @isam84