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Evening StandardArne Slot names two Mohamed Salah alternatives as Liverpool boss drops transfer hint
Reds accused of relying on Egypt international too heavily
- Evening Standard
One Premier League team has stronger squad than Man City, and it's not Arsenal, says Emmanuel Petit
Liverpool and Arsenal may be the two title favourites, but Emmanuel Petit sees a bigger threat
- Evening Standard
Erik ten Hag in line for first new job since Manchester United sacking
The Dutchman is attracting interest
- The Guardian
Van Nistelrooy’s effect on Leicester highlights depth of Lopetegui’s plight
New manager’s instant connection with fans stood in stark contrast to the forlorn, isolated figure in West Ham’s dugout
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Ruben Amorim reveals Manchester United meeting as he names one player 'the future' of his team
New Red Devils boss eager to promote stronger links between staff at the club
- The Telegraph
Real Madrid only want Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer
Real Madrid are ready to abandon a January pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold and wait to see if the Liverpool full-back will be available on a free transfer in the summer.
- The Guardian
Irreplaceable Virgil van Dijk remains Liverpool’s keystone and spirit animal
Defender’s domination of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland represents the contrasting paths of both clubs
- Evening Standard
Arsenal XI vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injuries for Premier League today
Gunners hoping to be strengthened in midfield for visit of Man United
- Evening Standard
Manchester United handed double fitness boost for Arsenal trip as Leny Yoro eyes first involvement
Ruben Amorim insists that captain Bruno Fernandes is fit for Emirates Stadium clash after ankle worries
- Evening Standard
West Ham: Aaron Wan-Bissaka 'has to defend better' says Julen Lopetegui after unlikely scoring run
Hammers boss insists right-back must improve defensively after showing his attacking prowess in back-to-back games
- The Telegraph
Ruben Amorim uncomfortable with Manchester United fans singing his name: ‘I don’t like my chant’
Ruben Amorim admits he is uncomfortable with Manchester United fans giving him his own chant, insisting he does not want to take the spotlight away from the players.
- Evening Standard
Newcastle vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time today, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
League leaders are looking to maintain their nine-point advantage
- The Guardian
Eddie Howe longs for new faces in a Newcastle squad that has gone stale
Key players are off form, there is unease behind the scenes and some fear the manager’s influence is waning as Liverpool come to town
- The Telegraph
Jamie Vardy gives Ruud van Nistelrooy lift-off as Leicester down West Ham
It was just over nine years ago when Jamie Vardy broke Ruud van Nistelrooy’s goalscoring record, so it was perhaps inevitable that Leicester’s greatest ever signing would kick off this new era.
- Yahoo Sports
LeBron James scores season-low 10 points in Lakers' 109-80 blowout loss to Timberwolves
LeBron has scored a combined 22 points in his past two games.
- Evening Standard
Pep Guardiola responds to rumours of Man City fall out with Kevin De Bruyne
Belgian playmaker yet to start following return from pelvic injury
- Evening Standard
West Ham players ratings vs Leicester: Defensive disasterclass from Dinos Mavropanos and Max Kilman
The two centre-backs were made to look twice their age by Jamie Vardy
- Associated Press
Oscar scores for Shanghai Port in 1-1 draw in Asian Champions League
Brazilian midfielder Oscar kept Shanghai Port on course for the Asian Champions League Elite knockout stage by scoring a second-half penalty in a 1-1 draw with South Korea's Gwangju FC on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Oscar, the last of the big stars who signed for Chinese Super League clubs in the previous decade still playing in the country, wouldn't confirm reports that he's leaving the team. “I will make my final decision with my family in the coming days and weeks,” Oscar said after the game.
- Evening Standard
'I don't like it': Ruben Amorim explains why he's not a fan of Manchester United chant
New Red Devils boss would rather supporters focused on praising his players
- Evening Standard
FA Cup draw LIVE! Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham learn third-round fate
Liverpool and Man City among the other Premier League giants entering the fray at this stage