Everton endured a disappointing goalless draw against Brentford in the Premier League, failing to capitalize on a second-half numerical advantage after Christian Norgaard’s red card.

Sean Dyche’s side, with just two wins this season, remains three points above the relegation zone. Despite only one loss in their last eight matches, their inconsistent form continues to leave them precariously close to danger.

The Toffees started strongly at Goodison Park, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin testing Brentford’s goalkeeper, Mark Flekken. Flekken delivered a stunning save to deny Calvert-Lewin’s flicked header and later blocked another attempt at the near post.

Brentford almost scored against the run of play through Yoane Wissa, but Everton’s Jordan Pickford made a crucial save with his outstretched leg. Momentum appeared to shift when Norgaard was sent off late in the first half for a dangerous knee-high tackle on Pickford. Referee Chris Kavanagh reviewed the incident on the pitchside monitor before showing the red card.

Despite their one-man advantage, Everton struggled to break down a resolute Brentford defense in the second half. Idrissa Gueye’s long-range strike was expertly saved by Flekken, while Vitaliy Mykolenko squandered a golden opportunity from close range.

Brentford nearly stole a victory late on, but Keane Lewis-Potter’s effort was straight at Pickford. Thomas Frank’s side earned their first away point of the season, climbing to 10th in the table.

Andy Murray, Britain’s three-time Grand Slam champion, is set to coach Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open, marking a surprising and historic collaboration between two former rivals.

Murray, who retired in August after a stellar 19-year career, expressed excitement about his new role. “I’m looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change,” he said. This will be Murray’s debut as a coach since retiring from professional tennis.

The partnership begins during the off-season as they prepare for the Australian Open, scheduled for January 12–26, 2025. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner and 10-time Australian Open champion, has famously defeated Murray in four Melbourne finals.

The announcement was accompanied by a playful video posted by Djokovic on X (formerly Twitter), captioned: “He never liked retirement anyway.” The video featured highlights of their legendary matches, underscoring the depth of their rivalry.

Reflecting on their journey, Djokovic said: “We played each other since we were boys—25 years of rivalry and pushing each other to our limits. I thought our story was over, but it turns out there’s one more chapter. It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner.”

Arsenal ended a four-match winless streak in the Premier League with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, reigniting their title challenge.

The Gunners, struggling with injuries and a congested fixture list, began the day nine points adrift of league leaders Liverpool. However, Mikel Arteta’s men delivered a commanding performance, showcasing resilience and attacking flair to secure three crucial points.

Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a stunning strike, combining brilliantly with Martin Odegaard before slicing through Forest’s defense and unleashing a powerful shot into the top corner.

Substitute Thomas Partey doubled Arsenal’s lead shortly after the break, curling a precise 20-yard effort past the Forest goalkeeper. The evening was capped off by 16-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, who scored a late third to seal the victory.

Despite entering the game level on points with Arsenal (19), Forest struggled to threaten. Limited to half-chances, including headers from Ryan Yates and Nicolas Dominguez, they failed to register a single shot on target.

A potential early breakthrough for Arsenal was denied when Jurrien Timber’s close-range finish was ruled out due to an offside in the buildup by Mikel Merino.