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Evening StandardManchester United beat Arsenal to TWO wonderkids in a week 'as second deal agreed'
Ruben Amorim and United transfer chiefs can celebrate two wins over the Gunners
- The Telegraph
Rasmus Hojlund in bust-up with Amad Diallo over failure to pass to each other
Rasmus Hojlund was involved in a bust-up with Manchester United team-mate Amad Diallo after rescuing his team with two goals in the win over Viktoria Plzen.
- The Telegraph
Hard to see Ruben Amorim staying loyal to error-prone goalkeeper Andre Onana
At the home of Pilsner, Andre Onana would be forgiven for buying Rasmus Hojlund a beer or two after the striker got him out of jail following another mistake to add to his collection.
- AFP News
China jails former Premier League star Li Tie 20 years for corruption
China on Friday jailed former Premier League star and men's national coach Li Tie for 20 years for bribery, snaring one of the country's greatest football figures in a sweeping government crackdown on corruption in sport.The 47-year-old is one of China's biggest football names, serving as national team coach from January 2020 to December 2021, after racking up nearly 100 international caps and playing as a midfielder for English Premier League side Everton.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool calm over Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk contract saga as January looms
All three players will be able to sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs from January 1
- Reuters
Chess-India's Gukesh beats China's Ding to become youngest world champion
(Reuters) -Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China on Thursday in a dramatic turn of events in the last game of a 14-game match in Singapore. The 18th world champion is, at age 18, four years younger than Garry Kasparov, who had been the youngest world champion since 1985 when he beat Anatoly Karpov. Gukesh won Thursday's game with the black pieces after Ding wilted under pressure and blundered in what commentators considered to be a comfortable position, snatching the title with a final score of 7.5-6.5.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool XI vs Fulham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League game today
Arne Slot could see his attacking options significantly bolstered at Anfield
- People
Mike Tyson Says He Doesn’t Remember Much of Jake Paul Fight: 'Don't Know What the Hell Was Going on’
Tyson said that after the fight he asked his wife, "Why did I do that?"
- The Telegraph
Manchester City rebuild is coming – this is what they are planning
One of the skills of succession planning is timing, knowing when to replace or phase out players and when to wait. For years, Manchester City have been masters of the art, often mapping out windows 18 months in advance with great precision. It is one of the reasons they have been able to move on seamlessly from the departures of key players such as Yaya Touré, Vincent Kompany, David Silva, Sergio Agüero and Fernandinho.
- The Telegraph
Mario Lemina stripped of Wolves captaincy after fighting with team-mates
Mario Lemina has been stripped of the Wolves captaincy after his involvement in the fighting between team-mates and staff on Monday night.
- Evening Standard
Dan Ashworth is perfect fit for Arsenal ... and not because he is Richard Garlick's mate
The sporting director’s reputation is unaffected by his shock Manchester United exit
- AFP News
Man City host Man Utd in crisis derby, Newcastle need win
Manchester's crisis-hit clubs face off in the Premier League when City host United on Sunday while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe badly needs a win against Leicester at St James' Park.Howe under scrutiny Without a win in four games, Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the Premier League table.
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- AFP News
Indian teen prodigy becomes youngest world chess champ
Indian teen prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest undisputed world chess champion Thursday after beating China's Ding Liren in the final match of their series in Singapore.He also became the second Indian after five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand to hold the title.
- The Independent
Indian teen credits Magnus Carlsen as he becomes youngest ever world chess champion
Gukesh Dommaraju beat China’s defending champion Ding Liren to take title
- Evening Standard
Manchester United told they already have Viktor Gyokeres profile as Ruben Amorim eyes striker signing
The Sporting CP striker has been tipped to reunite with Ruben Amorim in Manchester
- Yahoo Sports
Despite Steve Kerr's objections, NBA says foul call in final seconds of Warriors' loss to Rockets was correct
Kerr said after the game that an "elementary school referee" wouldn't have called the loose ball foul.
- The Telegraph
Why Mason Mount can be the perfect fit for Ruben Amorim’s system
It was half an hour that offered a glimpse as to why Ruben Amorim believes Mason Mount will be a “perfect” fit in time for his system and from which a player who has been down on his luck will take a lot of heart.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal: Thomas Tuchel confirms plans to speak to Ben White about England U-turn
Gunners defender has not been called up to Three Lions in two years
- Evening Standard
Manchester United players at risk of suspension: Red Devils defender in danger of ban as festive fixtures loom
Ruben Amorim will be eager to avoid any selection problems with some huge games on the horizon