FC Khimki 1-0 Arsenal Tula 
Friday 11 December, Khimki Arena 

Goal: Khimki - Kukharchuk (12)
Man of the Match: Ilya Kukharchuk (Khimki) 

Ilya Kukharchuk scored for the third RPL game in a row to extend Khimki's unbeaten run to five league games. He struck early in the first half to hand the hosts all three points, and keep them eight points clear of the relegation playoff zone. 

Khimki go up to 11th on 22 points, while Arsenal stay 13th on 14 points. 

Next RPL fixtures: Wednesday 16 December - Rotor Volgograd vs Arsenal Tula; Thursday 17 December - FC Khimki vs Lokomotiv Moscow