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Manchester United v Newcastle United: Premier League – live!

Premier League updates from the 5.30pm GMT kick-off Live scores: all the goals from around the UK and Europe And you can email Simon here or tweet @Simon_Burnton 4.22pm GMT Half the season played, and the Uniteds of Newcastle and Manchester are level-pegging with 25 points apiece, thanks in part to the riproaring Newcastle win at St James’ Park in October , when Matty Longstaff scored the only goal of the game on his debut. Steve Bruce says nobody should get carried away by how good Newcastle have been. “We haven’t done anything yet,” he insists. “We’ve given ourselves a nice platform, but we’re only halfway there, so we’ve got to show the same resilience and spirit that we’ve shown over the last few months and see where it takes us.” Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2019/dec/26/manchester-united-v-newcastle-united-premier-league-live

Zlatan Ibrahimovic agrees deal to return to Milan on initial six-month contract

Striker a free agent after leaving LA Galaxy Ibrahimovic played for Milan from 2010-12 Zlatan Ibrahimovic has accepted an offer to rejoin Milan and is due there in the coming days to finalise the move. The 38-year-old has agreed a six-month contract for the remainder of the season, with the option of a further year. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/26/zlatan-ibrahimovic-agrees-deal-to-return-to-milan-on-initial-six-month-contract

Martin Boyle’s double fires Hibs to Edinburgh derby delight at Hearts

• Hibernian win 2-0 against rivals at Tynecastle • Celtic and Rangers play later in 3pm GMT kick-offs Martin Boyle’s derby double piled more misery on basement side Hearts as Hibernian won 2-0 to register back-to-back wins at Tynecastle. The Australia international took advantage of slack defending to score twice in the first 31 minutes. Hibs were happy to soak up the pressure in the second half and even when the hosts breached their rearguard, goalkeeper Ofir Marciano was on hand to repel the danger. The result will raise questions over Hearts manager Daniel Stendel’s decision to return to Germany for personal reasons prior to the game and give the squad Christmas Day off. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/26/hibernian-hearts-martin-boyle-celtic-st-mirren-rangers-kilmarnock-scottish-premiership

Dele Alli’s flash of class seals home win for Tottenham over Brighton

A lucky bounce and a flash of class made the difference for Tottenham. It was a messy, uneven display for the most part and José Mourinho ended grateful to have a finisher as ruthless as Harry Kane in his ranks. Kane’s equaliser arrived when a loose clearance fell his way, giving him the chance to puncture the frustration in the stands, and the points belonged to Spurs when Dele Alli elevated an otherwise ineffective showing with a beautiful winning goal. It felt harsh on Brighton & Hove Albion, who will look back on the moment when Aaron Connolly missed a glorious chance to double their lead at the start of the second half. Yet Graham Potter’s side have one win in their past nine games for a reason. Spurs had greater quality in the final third. Alli’s inspiration defined the game and there was also an impressive cameo from Christian Eriksen, reminding everyone that Spurs will not find it easy to replace his creativity if he leaves during the January transfer window. Continue rea...

Bournemouth v Arsenal, Chelsea v Southampton and more – live!

Goal updates from the Premier League and further afield Live scores: all the goals from around the UK and Europe And feel free to email Will here or tweet @Will_Unwin 1.42pm GMT You’re all very welcome to email in to tell me about your Christmases and how football is making it better. 1.38pm GMT What will we learn about Arteta’s Arsenal today? Will he stick with the kids? Will he get Ozil back into the team? Will the defence be less awful? Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2019/dec/26/bournemouth-v-arsenal-chelsea-v-southampton-and-more-live

How smart tech could transform disabled people's lives

An app which helps people tell businesses about their individual needs is among technology being developed in Scotland.

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton: Premier League – live!

Premier League updates from the 12.30pm GMT kick-off Jaw-dropping moments: hysteria at Anfield and in Amsterdam Email Simon here or tweet @Simon_Burnton 11.40am GMT Also making his first (league) start of the season is Ryan Sessegnon, who replaces Son in the Spurs side. Harry Winks is also in, replacing Eric Dier. 11.37am GMT Brighton do indeed ring the changes, with Ezequiel Schelotto making his first start of the season (there have been only three substitute appearances), Lewis Dunk out of the squad altogether, and Shane Duffy, Bernardo, Steven Alzate and Aaron Connolly also coming in. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2019/dec/26/tottenham-hotspur-v-brighton-premier-league-live