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Big Six blow away any hopes of level playing field

Back on top: The usual suspects are dominating the EPL in 2016/17.

The top six are away and so much better than the rest. There is no sense that they can be caught or even competed against and the likelihood is that the mini-league will only pull further and further out on its own, out of sight, as the season progresses.

So, what makes the perfect goal?

Arsenal's Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud's astonishing scorpion kick to give Arsenal the lead against Crystal Palace on New Year's day had pundits reaching for the superlatives - but what makes a brilliant goal really special?

Regional games will have no impact on A-League expansion plans

Geelong game: Leigh Broxham of Melbourne Victory heads the ball during a match against Central Coast Mariners at Simonds ...

It's generally a good time of year to be taking a holiday on the Surf Coast if you're a Melbourne Victory supporter. A day at the beach, and a balmy evening at Simonds Stadium. Monday night will be the fifth time Geelong will have hosted a Victory match, and the expectations are of a 15,000-plus crowd. Everyone wins. Or do they?

Liverpool win to keep touch with Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier ...

Chelsea will take a six-point lead into the new year after they beat Stoke 4-2 on Saturday while second-placed Liverpool matched them with a 1-0 win over rivals Manchester City.

Santalab takes youngster under his wing

Lachlan Scott.

Teenager Lachlan Scott will likely be Western Sydney Wanderers' only striking option for Sunday's match against Perth Glory but the youngster is set to shine having been mentored by the club's most reliable goal scorer of recent years.