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Planet Football
31st December 2018

Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City men caught our eye this weekend as the last football of 2018 was played.

United continued their resurgence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, while Liverpool threatened to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League, only for City to pull off an important victory at Southampton.

We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the pitch.

Roberto Firmino

What a goal. What a celebration. So good we dedicated an entire article to it.

Marcus Rashford

Yes, Paul Pogba got the goal, but it was all about Rashford’s assist.

Unbelievable from Rashford 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BhSG3jjOm5

— Fresh Ego Kid (@FRESHEGOKIDLTD) December 30, 2018

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

It’s comforting to know there’s not actually that much difference between us and the Manchester United manager.

Solskjær: "What would I have done today if I wasn't manager? I would probably have watched the game on telly, having some crisps and cake." #MUFC

— Man Utd Update (@ManUtdsUpdate) December 30, 2018

Andros Townsend

Good lad, Andros.

Townsend chases a ball, keeps it in, but collides with a photographer. Andros maybe could have won the loose ball but checks to see if the photographer is ok. She is. Gent

— Five Year Plan 🦅 (@FYPFanzine) December 30, 2018

Raheem Sterling

The Manchester City star’s one-year-old son is already a better footballer than you.

Raheem Sterling’s 1 year old son already has unbelievable technique 👏 @sterling7 pic.twitter.com/2ATqBtaWM9

— Andy Lowe (@AndySlow) December 30, 2018

Neil Etheridge

Sounds like a conspiracy to us.

@oilysailor Neil etheridge's 3 saved penalties this season have been from players who share a name with a former US president: Wilson, Kenedy, Maddison.

— Lewis Swallow (@lewis9990) December 29, 2018

Billy Sharp

Not bad for a fat lad from Sheffield.

Sergio Ramos

Give yourself a pat on the back, Sergio.

Sergio Ramos has gone the full year of 2018 without a single red card. This is the first time in his 16 year old career. pic.twitter.com/DJ0RlmV7mU

— Robin (@RobinFutboI) December 28, 2018

Sergio Ramos, again

Someone unearthed this gem and we couldn’t not include it.

19 year old Ramos scoring vs Real Madrid
Zidane in the wall, Casillas in goal, and celebrating with Dani Alves. pic.twitter.com/0jEQssMDGN

— Sameh (@BigCasi14) December 30, 2018

Serdar Aziz

We would like to introduce you to our new favourite player.

Do you guys wanna hear a crazy story?

Serdar Aziz missed Galatasaray’s last game against Sivasspor due to an upset stomach

The next day his wife posted a photo from the Maldives on Insta… guess who was there.. Mr Aziz!

Galatasaray responded by transfer listing Aziz 🤦‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/YeAUf0ZRDN

— Turkish Football (@Turkish_Futbol1) December 28, 2018

Neil Thompson

This touch from Sheffield Wednesday’s Under-23 boss is absolutely outrageous.

Not bad for the old man @thommotalks @swfc @SoccerAM #showboat #swfc #twinkletoes #touch #football pic.twitter.com/aXL3Vi7OM8

— james thompson (@JMThommo1) December 29, 2018