Crystal Palace 0 - Tottenham 1: Harry Kane headed a late winner and Dele Alli found himself at the centre of another diving controversy. There was a distinct sense it was business as usual for Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park as Mauricio Pochettino’s side moved into the top four.

Mark Noble's penalty cancelled out a rare Christian Benteke goal as injury-hit West Ham battled to a 1-1 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace at the London Stadium.

Shane Long’s first goal in 325 days was undermined by Crystal Palace once again coming from behind to secure three vital points in a 2-1 victory at Southampton.

Two dropped points may mean little in the context of Manchester City’s yawning 14-point lead at the head of the table, but the chasing pack can at least draw comfort from the knowledge that Pep Guardiola’s side are fallible after all, writes Ian Winrow

Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace picked up their first away point of the season with a goalless draw at bitter rivals Brighton.

Liam Brady believes Ireland’s victory fully vindicates the FAI’s decision to agree a contract extension with Martin O’Neill.

James McClean sent the Republic of Ireland into a World Cup play-off as Wales' hopes of qualification were ended by a 1-0 defeat in Cardiff.

Here's what we learned from Ireland's win over Wales.

James McClean sent the Republic of Ireland into a World Cup play-off as Wales' hopes of qualification were ended by a 1-0 defeat in Cardiff.

Tom Lawrence was the hero as Wales boosted their World Cup qualification prospects with a hard-fought victory over Georgia in Tbilisi.

Wales suffered a blow to their hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup when Gareth Bale was ruled out of the final two qualifiers.

Sergio Aguero moved within a goal of Manchester City's all-time record.

Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick as Manchester City stormed to the top of the Premier League with a 6-0 rout of Watford at Vicarage Road.

Roy Hodgson's first game as Crystal Palace manager ended in a 1-0 defeat by Southampton as they set two unwanted records at Selhurst Park.

Alvaro Morata and substitute Iago Aspas each scored twice as Spain continued to cruise towards the World Cup finals with an 8-0 win over Group G whipping boys Liechtenstein in Vaduz.

Wales struck twice in the final 10 minutes to record a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Moldova and boost their World Cup qualification hopes.

After an unconvincing victory over Crystal Palace, it’s clear that Liverpool need the future of Philippe Coutinho sorted out sooner rather than later.

Pep Guardiola claims Manchester City are the Premier League's best team from box to box, but insists they must sharpen up at either end of the pitch next season.

Manchester City tightened their grip on a top-four spot with a convincing 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Crystal Palace 0 Spurs 1: The Premier League title race is still alive, as Christian Eriksen struck a spectacular late winner to extend Tottenham’s winning run to eight league games and closed the gap to Chelsea to four points once again.

Crystal Palace 3 -Arsenal 0: Arsene Wenger and the Arsenal hierarchy insist no final decision has been taken about the manager’s future. More performances like this, however, and the manager’s position will become untenable.

Arsene Wenger's future as Arsenal manager plunged into further uncertainty tonight as the Gunners were soundly beaten at Crystal Palace.

Maya Yoshida and James Ward-Prowse spared Shane Long's blushes as Southampton hit two goals in as many minutes to sink Crystal Palace 3-1 at St Mary's.

The former England manager succeeded in coaxing an improved performance from some of his players.

Wales have drawn 1-1 with Serbia in their World Cup qualifying Group D match at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Chris Hatherall celebrates the Euro 2016 wow factor.

Jesse Lingard struck a stunning extra-time winner as 10-man Manchester United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup final.

Andros Townsend's stunning free-kick dragged Newcastle out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone as Rafael Benitez's rescue mission gathered pace with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Arsenal 1 Crystal Palace 1

Wales 1 Northern Ireland 1

Liverpool's 10 men secured a win at Crystal Palace with a late penalty from Christian Benteke after goalkeeper Alex McCarthy gifted Roberto Firmino an equalising goal with a horror slip in the second half.

Tottenham 0 Crystal Palace 1: Just like that, Tottenham’s hopes of winning three trophies this season died quicker than you could say ‘treble’.

They went seven points clear of the relegation zone after Marc Pugh and Benik Afobe goals.

Crystal Palace 1 Tottenham 3

Manchester City 4 Crystal Palace 0: Pablo Zabaleta hopes there is plenty more to come from Sergio Aguero after his fellow Argentinian’s double in Manchester City’s defeat of Palace.

It’s the season of goodwill so, with a crazy Premier League season now at its halfway point, what better time to dole out some imaginary festive awards?

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