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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
- 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.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal XI vs Manchester United: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injuries for Premier League today
Gunners without two key men in defence
- Evening Standard
Liverpool XI vs Newcastle: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League game today
Arne Slot makes a trio of alterations to his dominant team for St James’ Park trip
- 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
- 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
- Yahoo Sports
Steve Kerr 'angry' and 'mad' about missed timeout call in final seconds of Warriors' loss to Nuggets
Steve Kerr believes the referees should have called a technical foul on Christian Braun after he appeared to call for a timeout his team didn't have.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Independent
Who will replace Sergio Perez in 2025 F1 seat at Red Bull?
Perez looks to be on his way out of Red Bull ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend
- The Independent
Can Bukayo Saka break the Premier League’s weirdest record?
Saka has 10 assists already in the Premier League, so is Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s single-season record of 20 within reach?
- NextShark
NBA Rookie of the Year frontrunner Jared McCain reveals Filipino heritage
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain recently gave a “shout out to my Asian community” and shared that he is "probably like 10% Filipino," marking his first public acknowledgment of his Asian roots. The 20-year-old guard, who pundits say has been a bright spot in an otherwise challenging season for the Sixers, made the revelation in a social media video shared on Wednesday. Born in Sacramento, California, McCain's diverse background has sparked discussions about the possibility of him representing the Philippine men’s basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, in future FIBA tournaments, provided eligibility requirements are met.
- 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
- The Telegraph
Bukayo Saka has gone from sweet kid to Arsenal’s snarling enforcer
Not for the first time this season, Bukayo Saka was the first man on the scene when an opponent attempted to intimidate one of his Arsenal team-mates. As Jurrien Timber was kicked to the ground at the London Stadium on Saturday, Saka charged down the touchline, threw his weight into Emerson Palmieri and then shoved the West Ham defender away.
- The Telegraph
Ruben Amorim warns Man Utd ‘a storm is coming’ before Arsenal trip and City derby
Ruben Amorim has urged Manchester United supporters not to get carried away by warning that “the storm will come” and his side will be found out in some games.
- 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
Luke Shaw confirms Manchester United injury setback in message to fans
Long-serving defender only returned from lengthy absence earlier this season