The busy festive period is well and truly underway across Europe as teams are pushing their squads to the limit with matches to prepare for every few days in December.
The Premier League concluded with Liverpool's drab and lethargic 0-0 draw against Manchester United on Sunday and will return for another round of fixtures on Thursday when Crystal Palace host Brighton at Selhurst Park.
Arsenal took pole position in the Premier League thanks to Sunday's 2-0 win over Brighton and capitalised on Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace without star man Erling Haaland.