Main news from English football on 4th January

On the day when Arsenal draw at Brighton edges Liverpool closer to Premier League title, Haaland doubles up in Man City stroll as Chelsea are held by Palace. Furthermore, Guardiola said Manchester City's 4-1 thrashing of West Ham on Saturday was a "release" for his players but that the English champions are still a shadow of their former selves. Elsewhere, Isak fires Newcastle to victory at struggling Spurs.