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In recent football news, several key events have captured fans' attention around the world. Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is facing scrutiny due to the team's uneven performance, yet player Yves Bissouma expresses strong support for his coach, demonstrating internal confidence despite external criticism. In another match that caught the eye, Wrexham's League One game against Bristol Rovers ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw, followed by a significant brawl between players, highlighting the tensions and competitive spirit in lower league football.

In the Premier League, Arsenal's Bukayo Saka suffered an injury during a match against Crystal Palace, stirring concern among fans and the team alike as they head into a busy Christmas schedule. This adds to Manchester City's woes as they experienced another defeat, this time against Aston Villa, putting further pressure on manager Pep Guardiola and star striker Erling Haaland, who admitted to not performing up to expectations this season.

Meanwhile, Southampton has appointed former Roma boss Ivan Juric as their new manager, aiming to turn around their season and avoid relegation. His previous stint at Roma ended prematurely, but Southampton’s leadership sees potential in Juric to save their Premier League campaign.

In transfer news, speculation surrounds several players, with Newcastle United leading the race to sign a "special talent" for £30m, and Barcelona showing interest in a Manchester United player, highlighting the ongoing strategic moves teams are making to strengthen their squads mid-season. These developments suggest ongoing adjustments by clubs aiming to improve their performance and achieve their respective goals for the season.

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Premier League Full Table
1Liverpool151836
2Chelsea161834
3Arsenal171833
4Nottingham Forest17431
5Aston Villa17028
6Manchester City17427
7Newcastle17626
8Bournemouth16325
9Brighton17125
10Fulham16224
11Tottenham161723
12Brentford17023
13Manchester United16222
14West Ham17-820
15Crystal Palace17-816
16Everton15-715
17Leicester16-1314
18Ipswich17-1612
19Wolves16-169
20Southampton16-255
La Liga Full Table
1Atletico Madrid182141
2Barcelona192938
3Real Madrid172137
4Athletic Club191236
5Mallorca19-230
6Villarreal17127
7Girona18125
8Osasuna18-425
9Real Sociedad18325
10Celta Vigo18-124
11Real Betis17-124
12Sevilla17-522
13Rayo Vallecano17-121
14Las Palmas17-519
15Leganes17-818
16Getafe18-416
17Alaves17-916
18Espanyol17-1315
19Valladolid18-2512
20Valencia16-1011
Serie A Full Table
1Napoli171438
2Atalanta162237
3Inter152534
4Lazio17834
5Fiorentina151731
6Juventus161428
7Bologna16528
8AC Milan16926
9Udinese16-620
10Torino17-519
11Empoli16-219
12AS Roma16-516
13Genoa17-1216
14Lecce17-1816
15Parma16-515
16Como16-1015
17Verona17-1915
18Cagliari16-1114
19Monza16-710
20Venezia16-1410
Bundesliga Full Table
1Bayern Munich153436
2Bayer Leverkusen151632
3Eintracht Frankfurt151227
4RB Leipzig15427
5FSV Mainz 0515825
6Werder Bremen15125
7Borussia Monchengladbach15524
8SC Freiburg15-324
9VfB Stuttgart15423
10Borussia Dortmund14422
11VfL Wolfsburg14621
12Union Berlin15-517
13FC Augsburg15-1516
14FC St. Pauli15-714
151899 Hoffenheim15-814
16FC Heidenheim14-1310
17Holstein Kiel15-198
18Vfl Bochum14-243