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The TelegraphHapless Antony coughs up a miss of the season contender against Southampton
He’s been the £80 million signing who has turned into a figure of fun among football fans – but Antony’s Manchester United career hit a new low with this contender for miss of the season in the victory over Southampton.
- The Telegraph
Joshua Zirkzee was a monumental misfit reduced to tears – now he is a game-changer
He did not score. He did not even come close to scoring. It was emphatically hat-trick man Amad Diallo who was Manchester United’s matchwinner. But it was Joshua Zirkzee who was the game-changer against Southampton. What a difference from the last time he was on the pitch at Old Trafford just 17 days ago.
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Gyokeres to Arsenal, Sesko talks; Chelsea eye Garnacho, Gittens; Liverpool, Man Utd latest
Gunners ready to sign striker with one huge deal already agreed
- The Telegraph
Amad Diallo’s latest Man Utd rescue act: a stunning 12-minute hat-trick
For a good 80 minutes or so, Manchester United were facing the potential ignominy of a fourth consecutive home defeat. The first television sets had only been on sale a few years the last time that happened at Old Trafford. The year was 1930, United were managed by a former referee called Herbert Bamlett and Ramsay MacDonald was prime minister. So that was not a record United will have much fancied matching.
- The Telegraph
Unstoppable Isak breaks Alan Shearer record as Newcastle storm into top four
As the records start to tumble at Newcastle United, and their irresistible charge up the Premier League table continues, it is time to ponder whether Eddie Howe’s side are now title contenders?
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Diogo Jota doubtful for Brentford clash as Arne Slot reveals why Luis Diaz missed training
Mixed fortunes on the team news front as Reds look to go seven points clear of Arsenal in Premier League title battle
- Evening Standard
Tottenham player ratings vs Arsenal: Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr struggle; Archie Gray impresses again
Spurs took the lead but once again left the Emirates empty-handed
- The Telegraph
Amad Diallo’s journey from being trafficked into Europe to becoming Man Utd’s newest star
No matter how grey the skies above Carrington, Amad Diallo walks around Manchester United’s training complex with a smile. “I am one of the lads with energy and joke with everyone, with a smile every time,” says this season’s surprise package of the Premier League.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah transfer latest as Al Hilal manager breaks silence over January deal
The 32-year-old’s future at Liverpool is up in the air as no agreement over a new contract has been reached yet
- Evening Standard
Liverpool XI vs Brentford: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League
Arne Slot could make changes for big trip to west London
- People
Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Upset After Fans Immediately Sell Jersey He Gave to Young Kid
Wembanyama's sweet moment with the young fan went viral after the Spurs beat the Nets on Dec. 27
- Evening Standard
Arne Slot reveals if new Liverpool injury blow will impact looming transfer call
Reds have decision to make over highly-rated forward after latest fitness setback
- Evening Standard
Bryan Mbeumo transfer latest: Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool sent fresh message over January deal
The 25-year-old is being tipped for a big move this year
- Evening Standard
Trevoh Chalobah sends Crystal Palace message after Chelsea loan recall confirmed
Short-lived Selhurst Park spell clearly made a big impact on Blues defender, who is heading back to Stamford Bridge
- Evening Standard
Erling Haaland signs extraordinary new Man City contract until 2034 as 'exit clauses removed'
Nine-and-a-half-year mega-deal is said to be among the most lucrative in sporting history
- The Guardian
Miguel Almirón poised for return to Atlanta as Fenerbahce chase Kelly
Miguel Almirón, who joined Newcastle in 2019, is in advanced talks to move back his former MLS club Atlanta
- The Telegraph
Roy Keane praises Pep Guardiola’s response to ‘idiot’ autograph hunters
Roy Keane has applauded the scathing lecture Pep Guardiola gave to “idiot” autograph hunters who targeted him near his home.
- AFP News
Teen qualifier Tien stuns Medvedev as Sinner roars back in Melbourne
Teenage qualifier Learner Tien stunned last year's Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev in an epic match ending at nearly 3:00 am Friday after defending champion Jannik Sinner roared back to take his place in the third round.Before the late-night drama, top-ranked Sinner dropped a set for the first time in 14 matches when he lost the opener to Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate.
- The Telegraph
Burnley have England’s meanest defence with these talented youngsters
It is just over an hour’s drive from Manchester city centre to Burnley’s Barnfield training ground beside Gawthorpe Hall, a stunning Jacobean house set in 40 acres of National Trust woodland. For Maxime Estève and CJ Egan-Riley, that daily round trip has offered some valuable ‘getting-to-know-you’ time.
- Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Basketball Midseason Report: Biggest surprises — and will they keep it up?
Dan Titus reveals his six biggest pleasant surprises and if they have staying power for fantasy basketball managers.