Vardy out for up to a month with hamstring injury
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy was ruled out Thursday for up to a month because of a hamstring problem, intensifying the team’s injury crisisDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Man City rises above December chaos, on course for EPL title
Manchester City is rising above the chaos in the Premier League and is already in sight of a sixth title in 11 seasonsDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Foden earns City 1-0 win at Brentford, 8-point lead in EPL
Phil Foden marked his return to Manchester City’s starting team with a goal that sent the champions into the new year with an eight-point lead in the Premier LeagueDECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuchel almost concedes title after Chelsea 1-1 with Brighton
Chelsea dropped more points in the Premier League title race by conceding a stoppage-time goal to Danny Welbeck to draw 1-1 with BrightonDECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alisson - Concedes one in loss Alisson made no saves during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leicester.
Impact Alisson only faced a single shot and failed to save it during Tuesday's loss. The keeper will hope to bounce back against Chelsea next time out, when he will surely face more volume.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kostas Tsimikas - Busy in loss Tsimikas sent in 16 crosses, creating three chances during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leicester.
Impact Tsimikas was excellent in a rare spot start for the suspended Andrew Robertson. The defender is a fantastic option when starting, consistently getting forward incessantly. Robertson is likely to return to the starting XI next time out.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trent Alexander-Arnold - Fourteen crosses in loss Alexander-Arnold sent in 14 crosses (three accurate) during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leicester.
Impact Alexander-Arnold was his usual excellent self down the right side of the midfield. The defender is one of the very best players in the world and is a great fantasy option. Next up for Alexander-Arnold is a trip to Chelsea, one of the toughest matches on the calendar.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Salah - Shut down in loss Salah shot five times (two on goal), creating two chances during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leicester.
Impact Salah bombed forward and missed a penalty during Tuesday's loss. The forward is still one of the best options in the world and is a top option in any match. He takes on his former club Chelsea, next time out.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sadio Mane - Five shots in loss Mane shot five times (once on goal) during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leicester City.
Impact Mane did well to get forward at every chance during Tuesday's loss, but failed to get on the scoresheet. The forward is in a horrific run of form and is largely not worth his lofty salary. Mane will hope to bounce back Sunday, away to Chelsea.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Liverpool beaten by Leicester after Salah's penalty miss
Liverpool lost 1-0 at Leicester in a big blow to its Premier League title hopes after Mohamed Salah missed a first-half penaltyDECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Liverpool loses for 2nd time in EPL, big blow to title hopes
Liverpool has lost 1-0 to Leicester in a big blow to the team's chances of winning the Premier League titleDECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Man City, injury-hit Chelsea back in action in EPL
Premier League title contenders Manchester City and Chelsea are back in action in the latest batch of games in England's top flightDECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thiago - Out with soreness Alcantara is not in Liverpool's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Leicester City due to muscle soreness.
Impact Alcantara hasn't featured for Liverpool since testing positive for COVID-19 a few weeks ago, and he will now miss Tuesday's game as well. He will hope to be fit and ready to play by Sunday's big clash against Chelsea, but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain or Naby Keita could fill in for him in midfield if necessary.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takumi Minamino - Out with muscle injury Minamino is not in Liverpool's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Leicester due to muscle soreness.
Impact Minamino played the full 90 minutes of last week's Carabao Cup victory against Leicester, but he is out on Tuesday with soreness. He will hope to recover by Sunday's big clash against Chelsea.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Curtis Jones - Back in squad Tuesday Jones (eye) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Leicester City.
Impact Jones recently returned to training and he's finally able to play again after the freak eye injury suffered almost two months ago. He'll hope to get back his fitness and contend for starts going forward, having started in four of the last five matches in which he was available.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabinho - Back in starting XI Fabinho (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Leicester City.
Impact Fabinho returns to the starting XI in his first match back from COVID-19. He's gone a full 90 in his prior five starts and while returning from COVID-19, it wouldn't be surprising if he's able to go the full 90 Tuesday.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Virgil Van Dijk - Starting against Leicester Van Dijk (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Leicester City.
Impact As expected, Van Dijk is healthy again and able to start after testing positive for COVID-19 a little more than a week ago. He's alongside Joel Matip on Tuesday, as that's been the preferred duo the majority of the season with Ibrahima Konate getting spot starts when needed.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EPL managers frustrated at 3-sub rule as COVID-19 cases bite
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has expressed his frustration at being allowed to make only three substitutions in a match at a busy time when many squads are being hit hard by coro...DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Glut of goals, postponements as Man City still controls EPL
Manchester City is six points in front at the top of the Premier League after beating Leicester 6-3DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sterling double leads leader City to 6-3 win over Leicester
Raheem Sterling scored twice in Manchester City's 6-3 victory over Leicester that sent the champions six points in front at the top of the Premier League halfway through its title...DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leeds, Wolves COVID outbreaks lead to more EPL postponements
Leeds and Wolverhampton have secured Premier League approval for further matches to be postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks in squadsDECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Arsenal, Chelsea, City, Spurs play on Boxing Day
The Premier League is the only major competition playing with its Boxing Day program on Sunday, although three of the nine games were postponed due to coronavirus outbreaksDECEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thiago - Participates in training session Alcantara (illness) trained with the first team Friday and could be in the mix against Leicester City on Tuesday.
Impact Alcantara has missed one match already and likely would have been out for an additional contest before Sunday's clash with Leeds United was postponed. It will be a quick turnaround to play versus Leicester City on Tuesday but the fact that the midfielder is back on the training pitch is a step in the right direction.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Virgil Van Dijk - Training with first team Van Dijk (illness) returned to the training pitch Friday and might be available versus Leicester City on Tuesday.
Impact Van Dijk has appeared in just one of the club's previous four contests, in part due to his positive COVID-19 test. With the defender back in action, he figures to be a lock for the starting XI considering he has featured in all 19 of his appearances for the club this year in which he tallied one goal on 19 shots (five on target), one assist and 67 clearances.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabinho - Training with squad Fabinho (illness) was on the training pitch with his teammates Friday and could be in contention versus Leicester City on Tuesday.
Impact Fabinho missed the club's previous two contests after testing positive for COVID-19 but appears to be trending in the right direction. In his prior five appearances, the midfielder has registered 10 clearances, 10 tackles (six won) and nine interceptions but zero shots.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
