MAN OF THE DAY
Hoffenheim’s no-messing Kevin Volland – scored after nine seconds against Bayern Munich, tying the Bundesliga record.
GOAL OF THE DAY
Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday was a challenging watch until the latter’s Marco Matias flicked the ball over a defender and thrashed a blistering volley in off the bar.
STAT OF THE DAY
Darren Randolph had a rough day: stepping in for West Ham’s suspended Adrián and watching four Bournemouth goals fly past him. It all meant he has now conceded 20 times in four games against the Cherries. They meet again on 12 January.
DOUBLE TAKE OF THE DAY
Sky’s Chris Kamara - adding to his back catalogue of entertaining double-take confusions with a textbook: “They’ve changed their minds, Jeff!” after James McArthur’s goal for Palace was chalked off.
FATTED CALF OF THE DAY
Sepp Blatter has had a rough time lately – but he made a happy return to his ancestral home of Ulrichen for his annual charity tournament, played at the ground where he’s always welcome, Sepp Blatter Fussballplatz. Locals handed him an unexpected gift – a cow called Colombo; Sepp told them he’d put it to work in a bid to have “lots of little Colombos” in future. A profitable post-retirement diversion?
DAY OF THE DAY
QPR’s match against Rotherham was designated Stan Bowles Day in support of the club legend, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Bowles was at Loftus Road to see Rangers play with fitting flair, thumping Rotherham 4-2.
