Liverpool have confirmed that striker Alexander Isak underwent successful surgery on Monday after suffering a serious ankle injury that included a fractured fibula during their 2–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The Sweden international was injured in the process of scoring and limped off the pitch, with scans later revealing the extent of the damage. Liverpool has not provided a specific return timeline, but the injury is expected to keep Isak sidelined for several months.
The setback is a significant blow for the Reds, who paid a British record fee of around £125 million to sign Isak from Newcastle this summer. His absence compounds Liverpool’s attacking struggles, especially with Mohamed Salah away at the Africa Cup of Nations and other key forwards unavailable.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa continued their impressive run of form by securing a dramatic 2–1 win over Manchester United at Villa Park. Morgan Rogers was the hero for Villa, scoring both goals as the home side maintained their title push. The result ends United’s mini unbeaten streak and boosts Villa’s position near the top of the table.
United were also dealt another blow as captain Bruno Fernandes was forced off injured during the match, appearing to suffer a hamstring issue. Manager Rúben Amorim confirmed the midfielder is likely to miss several upcoming fixtures, a significant concern given his importance to United’s midfield.
Despite the setbacks elsewhere, Arsenal remain top of the Premier League after a narrow 1–0 win over Everton, extending their lead at Christmas. Manchester City stays within striking distance, just a couple of points behind the Gunners as the title race continues to heat up.
The weekend’s action underscored both the excitement and challenges of the festive Premier League period—with key injuries impacting major clubs and an unpredictable title fight taking shape as the season heads into the new year.
