Football

Aston Villa beat Crystal Palace 1-0 to win an EPL match for the first time since August while a late goal earned Newcastle a 3-3 draw with Manchester United.

The Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi has won football's top award, the Ballon d'Or, recognising him as the world player of the year.

Wellington Phoenix football coach Ernie Merrick's going to soldier on with his current squad, even though the terrible injury news continues.

The Wellington Phoenix defender Manny Muscat has been banned for two A-League football games for striking Central Coast forward Roy O'Donovan with his forearm last week.

English Premier League - Away team Manchester City beat Watford 2-1. Look back at the game commentary here.

New Zealand driver Scott Dixon speaks to RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter about another stellar year - including what he says is his greatest title yet.

All Whites striker Chris Wood scored for Leeds United as they drew 2-2 at home to Derby County, in a game marked by controversy before kickoff.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he will not resign after his side drew 0-0 with Chelsea in the English Premier League.

English Premier League - Sunderland are playing Liverpool in Sunderland's Stadium of Light. Follow all the action LIVE here.

English Premier League - Leicester take on visitors Manchester City at Filbert Way. Keep up with our LIVE match commentary here.

English Premier League - West Ham beat Liverpool 2-0 at Upton Park in London. Look back at all the action here.

A-League - Wellington Phoenix beaten 3-1 by Central Coast in New South Wales. Look back at match commentary here.

English Premier League - Manchester United beat Swansea 2-1 at Old Trafford. Look back at our match commentary here.

English Premier League - Home team Leicester held to 0-0 draw by Bournemouth. Look back at the game commentary here.

English Premier League - Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 at Emirates Stadium in London. Look back at the match commentary here.

English Premier League - Everton hold Tottenham to 1-1 draw in Liverpool. Look back at the match commentary here.

English Premier League - Crystal Palace have been beaten 3-0 by Chelsea at Selhurst Park in London. Look back at the action here.

English Premier League - Home team Manchester United play out a goalless draw against Chelsea. Look back at match commentary here.

English Premier League - West Ham beat Southampton 2-1 at Upton Park in London. Look back at match commentary here.

Leicester City remain on top of English football's Premier League despite their first away defeat of the season, as Arsenal copped a hiding at Southampton.