Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Premier League Drama
Chelsea espn.com have "set fire to four points" in two home games according to manager Liam Rosenior after throwing away a lead against Burnley. The Blues' defensive woes continue with Wesley Fofana's red card bbc.com contributing to their latest dropped points. Burnley bbc.com say they are "disgusted" by racist abuse directed at Hannibal Mejbri following their draw at Stamford Bridge.
Bundesliga Action
Harry Kane bbc.com struck twice as Bayern Munich extended their Bundesliga lead to nine points with a victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The England captain's brace at the Allianz Arena keeps Bayern firmly on track for another domestic title.
La Liga Setbacks
Real Madrid espn.com suffered a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna that saw them drop points in the title race. Álvaro Arbeloa admitted his former side "can play much better" after the disappointing loss in Pamplona.
Championship Thrills
Wrexham espn.com secured a remarkable 5-3 victory over Ipswich despite furious protests over a missed penalty decision. Manager Phil Parkinson praised his team's character while expressing frustration at the officiating.
Scottish Premiership Concerns
Aberdeen bbc.com appear content to wait until summer for a new manager despite suffering their fifth defeat in six league games. The Scottish club's patient approach is being tested as their poor form continues.
Premier League Midweek
West Ham skysports.com missed the chance to close the gap to safety after being held to a 0-0 draw by Bournemouth. The Cherries came close to breaking the deadlock when Rayan hit the post skysports.com in a match that offered few clear-cut chances.
Return to Roots
Tammy Abraham bbc.com is back scoring goals at Aston Villa seven years after helping fire them into the Premier League. The striker says it feels "like a dream" to be contributing to Villa's push for European qualification.