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The GuardianRuben Amorim ‘smashed dressing room television’ in rant after Brighton defeat
Ruben Amorim reportedly smashed a television in the Old Trafford dressing room in a furious rant at his squad after Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday
- The Telegraph
Antony’s £85m transfer calamity is worst case of ‘Manchester United tax’
There have been frustrations within the corridors of power at Old Trafford down the years about the so-called “Manchester United tax”. In other words, clubs hiking up the price on their players simply because it is United registering an interest. The starker reality, though, is this a problem of United’s own making.
- Evening Standard
Manchester United: Rio Ferdinand demands three transfers to be completed immediately
Time is running out for the Red Devils to raise funds for Ruben Amorim to bolster the squad
- Evening Standard
Paul Scholes names NINE players Manchester United should sell amid Chelsea 'interest' in Alejandro Garnacho
Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee are also on the chopping block
- Evening Standard
Enzo Maresca demands 'immediate' improvement from Chelsea star: 'He stopped playing'
Blues boss again goes public with his frustrations over one player’s work rate despite his impressive performance against Wolves
- Evening Standard
Mikel Arteta reveals 'constant' Arsenal transfer contact in fresh Fabio Vieira hint
Wolves star Matheus Cunha latest to be linked with January move to Gunners
- Evening Standard
Arsenal: Jamie Carragher lists three reasons why Gunners won't win Premier League title ahead of Liverpool
The Gunners trail the Premier League leaders by six points
- Associated Press
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz and gets closer to a 25th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic refused to let anything stop his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Djokovic overcame it all, just as he has so often along the way to so many triumphs, moving into the semifinals at Melbourne Park for the 12th time with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alcaraz in a scintillating showdown Tuesday night between a pair of stars born 16 years apart and at opposite ends of their careers. “I just wish that this match today was the final,” Djokovic said.
- Deadline
Counterattack! Blake Lively Quickly Rebukes “Unethical” Justin Baldoni For Releasing ‘It Ends With Us’ Footage To Denigrate Her Sexual Harassment Claims
Once again, Blake Lively and her team have made it very clear they understand that timing is a big part of everything in Hollywood, on and off camera, and especially when lawyers are involved. Very quickly after Justin Baldoni dropped footage today from the filming of It Ends With Us to counter his co-star’s claims …
- Yahoo Sports
The Warriors need to blow it up! Why it's time to trade Stephen Curry and Draymond Green
A blowout loss to the Celtics should have the Warriors considering the path Boston took to become the powerhouse it is today.
- The Independent
‘Best friends’ Jake Paul and Mike Tyson called out over wild inaugural ball scenes
Boxers celebrated together at Donald Trump’s inaugural Starlight Ball
- The Telegraph
Man City eye fourth January deal in loan move for Douglas Luiz
Manchester City are exploring a potential loan deal for Douglas Luiz as the Premier League champions continue to weigh up their midfield options this month.
- AFP News
Djokovic beats Alcaraz in Melbourne blockbuster as Sabalenka survives
A vintage Novak Djokovic tamed Carlos Alcaraz in a late-night blockbuster to set up an Australian Open semi-final with Alexander Zverev as two-time women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka fought on.He had vowed to get one if he won the Australian Open for the first time.
- AFP News
Relentless Swiatek, dizzy Sinner eye Australian Open semi-finals
Iga Swiatek will look to continue her march to a maiden Australian Open title on Wednesday while Jannik Sinner's powers of recovery will be tested in a quarter-final against home hope Alex de Minaur.De Minaur is looking to become the first Australian man to reach the semi-finals at his home Open since Lleyton Hewitt 20 years ago.
- Evening Standard
Tottenham XI vs Hoffenheim: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Europa League
Spurs have up to 14 players unavailable for Germany trip
- The Telegraph
Ruben Amorim accused of ‘pouring petrol on flames’ with worst Man Utd team comment
Ruben Amorim has been accused of “pouring petrol on the flames” at Manchester United and sending a “really bad message” to his players after claiming they were arguably the worst team in the club’s history.
- Evening Standard
Chelsea player ratings vs Wolves: Noni Madueke bright and Trevoh Chalobah superb on return
Blues end run of five Premier League games without a win thanks to ruthless second half display
- Evening Standard
Ruben Amorim reveals how Manchester United players reacted to 'worst team in history' criticism
Red Devils boss made huge claim following Sunday’s Premier League defeat to Brighton
- Evening Standard
Transfer news: Arsenal get Sesko 'yes'; Garnacho to Chelsea twist; Man Utd in Dorgu talks; Delap to Spurs
Arsenal are stepping up their striker search as they look to strengthen before the end of the January window. Benjamin Sesko is their top target, and the RB Leipzig man has reportedly already told the Gunners he wants to join, but a move this month will prove hard to pull off. Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres and Igor Jesus are also of interest and Matheus Cunha could be back on the table after a new contract agreement has stalled.Manchester United are in talks over a deal for left-back Patrick Dorgu, while an exit for Alejandro Garnacho took another twist with the forward's agents spotted at Stamford Bridge on Monday amid strong interest from Chelsea. Marcus Rashford has reportedly decided he wants to stay at Old Trafford.
- Deadline
The X Games Team With Google On AI Judging System For Ski And Snowboard Events
The X Games, after striking a streaming rights deal with Roku, is taking another leap into the digital future by partnering with Google on a new AI judging technology. Ski and snowboard competitions at the “superpipe,” the competition’s signature, 20-foot-tall freestyle course feature, will have a computers evaluating their moves instead of humans as part …