Southampton defender Jack Stephens was shown a straight red card for pulling the hair of Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella in the opening half of their Premier League game on Wednesday.
Turkish side Ankaragucu’s president Faruk Koca punched referee Halil Umut Meler in the face at the end of their Super Lig home match after Rizespor scored a 97th minute equaliser on Monday.
Liverpool missed out on reclaiming top spot in the Premier League as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday — ending their perfect home record this season.
Mauricio Pochettino has played down suggestions he believes Chelsea need to sign a striker in January and distanced the club from speculation over a move for Brighton forward Evan Ferguson.
