Tottenham climbed to within five points of the English Premier League leader on Monday, while injuries, a suspension and more headline news across the world.

Harry Kane and Dele Alli each scored two goal to lead Tottenham to a 4-0 win against Stoke City on Monday, closing the gap between itself and Leicester City in the English Premier League title race. (REPORT)

Mexican club Puebla has parted ways with manager Pablo Marini after suffering its third consecutive defeat. (REPORT)

Gareth Bale will miss Real Madrid’s Spanish La Liga match against Villarreal due to a leg injury. (REPORT)

Arda Turan missed Barcelona’s training session due to illness on Tuesday, and he is questionable for the club’s match against Deportivo in La Liga action. (REPORT)

Gabby Agbonlahor has been suspended by his club, Aston Villa, pending an investigation into his conduct over the weekend, according to the EPL club. (REPORT)

David Bernstein and Mervyn King have both resigned as directors of Aston Villa following the club’s relegation to the English Championship. (REPORT)

MONDAY REWIND

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero and German club Bayern Munich headline the most recent edition of The Weekend’s Best. (REPORT)

FC Dallas centerback Matt Hedges has torn his meniscus in his left knee. (REPORT)

Following its wins against the Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City, FC Dallas was named SBI MLS Team of the Week. (REPORT)

Ignacio Piatti’s game-winner against the Chicago Fire earned honors as SBI MLS Goal of the Week. (REPORT)

Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris earned SBI MLS Rookie of the Week honors after scoring his first professional goal against the Philadelphia Union. (REPORT)

LA Galaxy attacker Giovani dos Santos was named SBI MLS Player of the Week after scoring two goals and providing one assist in his club’s 4-1 win against the Houston Dynamo. (REPORT)