More injuries for United
Manchester United are through to the fourth round of the FA Cup after two second half goals helped them past a battling Yeovil Town side at Huish Park.
Goals from Ander Herrera and Angel Di Maria were the two moments of real quality which decided the game, although victory came at a cost for Louis Van Gaal's side as Rafael and Luke Shaw both picked up injuries.
Milner strikes late
Manchester City left it late but they are also through to the next round, with two James Milner goals helping them come from behind to beat Sheffield Wednesday at the Etihad.
Sanchez supreme
In a repeat of last year's final Arsenal saw off Hull City 2-0 at the Emirates thanks to goals from Per Metersacker and the ever-outstanding Alexis Sanchez.
Chelsea ease past Watford
It took Chelsea until the second half to find their gear at Stamford Bridge but when they did they cruised past Watford, running out 3-0 winners after goals from Willian, Loic Remy and Kurt Zouma.
Sheffield United giant killers
The shock of the day came at Loftus Road, where Sheffield United's giant-killing streak continued with a 3-0 win over QPR, their third Premier League scalp of the season.
Mad’s magic
Ian Madigan has been praised by Leinster assistant coach Leo Cullen following his scintillating performance in the 24-11 victory over Ulster on Saturday, which included an audacious tap-and-go try and 19 points in total.
Heaslip injury
Leinster's win came at a price with Jamie Heaslip forced off with a shoulder injury, although it is not as bad as first feared and the number eight should be fit to return for the Champions Cup clash with Castres on January 17.
Back row brilliance
Heaslip is a prime example of the wealth of back row talent produced by the Leinster academy, writes Gavin Cummiskey.
Dublin start with a win
Dublin got back to GAA action with a comfortable 1-12 1-5 win over Maynooth University at Parnell Park, with Jim Gavin starting with an experienced outfit before withdrawing his big guns to give his younger charges a run out.
Westmeath winless
Westmeath's run without a competitive victory, which runs back to May 2013, was extended as they went down 1-13 0-10 to Meath. Ian O'Riordan was at Cusack Park.
Tempestuous in Tyrone
Elsewhere, the biggest crowd of the day at the Athletics Grounds saw Tyrone beat Armagh 1-12 1-10 in a fiery encounter, while in Mallow Cork hammered a Mary Immaculate College hopelessly out of their depth 7-20 0-4.
Madrid finally lose
In Spain, Real Madrid's record 22-match winning streak has come to an end after they were beaten 2-1 by Valencia at the Mestalla. Barcelona missed the chance to overtake them at the top of La Liga after they were beaten by David Moyes' Real Sociedad.
Managing Sierra Leone
Johnny McKinstry, a 29-year-old football manager from Lisburn, discusses his time at the helm of the Sierra Leone national side during the peak of the Ebola crisis.
Wexford’s media stand
Malachy Clerkin welcomes you into the New Year by looking at the new media rules enforced by Wexford GAA for the 2015 season.
Colts beat Bengals
In American Football, the Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinatti Bengals 26-10 in the AFC wildcard game, setting up a divisional round clash with Peyton manning's Denver Broncos.
