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Evening StandardMohamed Salah drops another Liverpool contract bombshell 'as PSG open talks'
The star man is not afraid to go public with this contract situation
- Evening Standard
Manchester United: Ruben Amorim credits Ruud van Nistelrooy impact as Amad Diallo takes leap forward
Ivorian winger delivered another strong display for new boss in the 4-0 rout of Everton at Old Trafford
- The Guardian
Leicester’s Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘hurt’ by enforced exit from Manchester United
Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted: ‘I was disappointed, very much so’ after leaving Old Trafford but said he is ready to ‘work around the clock’ for Leicester
- Evening Standard
Manchester United dealt new double selection blow for Arsenal clash as Ruben Amorim faces rethink
Everton rout came at a slight cost for the Red Devils as they now turn attentions to huge Emirates trip
- The Telegraph
Slot has fused heavy-metal football with Dutch control – Liverpool look uncatchable
For 20 minutes Liverpool played good old-fashioned Jürgen Klopp football as they tore into Manchester City. It was rock and roll. Heavy metal. Full throttle. Peak Klopp. And City could not cope.
- 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
Tottenham: Why Dominic Solanke is absent from squad to face Fulham
The strker was sent home after arriving at the stadium
- The Telegraph
Liverpool vs Manchester City player ratings: Van Dijk overshadows Haaland, Walker goes missing
Liverpool moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League – and 11 ahead of Manchester City – following their 2-0 win over the champions at Anfield on Sunday. Telegraph Sport appraises each squad.
- Yahoo News Singapore
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 participant dies, man found with folding knife at church: Singapore live news
A Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 participant has died, and a man was found with a folding knife at a Catholic church More curated Singapore and international news updates on Yahoo Singapore.
- The Telegraph
Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega: Liverpool is ‘not the best part in the UK’
Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has distastefully described Liverpool as “not the best part in the UK” after his side’s 2-0 defeat at Anfield.
- 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
Arne Slot names two Mohamed Salah alternatives as Liverpool boss drops transfer hint
Reds accused of relying on Egypt international too heavily
- 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
- Associated Press
Serie A title race loses significance after Fiorentina player collapses on field
The Italian league title race didn’t seem so important on Sunday after a player collapsed on the field during a Serie A match. League leader Napoli had won 1-0 at Torino earlier in the day and was waiting to see how its rivals would fare, especially Fiorentina and Inter Milan, which were playing each other later Sunday and were just four points behind. Fiorentina said initial tests have “ruled out acute damage to the central nervous system and the cardio-respiratory system” and that Bove will be re-evaluated in the next 24 hours.
- The Telegraph
Ruud van Nistelrooy: I am hurt and disappointed not to be Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd No 2
Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed his “hurt and disappointment” at leaving Manchester United, despite his excitement as he prepares for a new chapter with Leicester City.
- 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
Jorginho stakes claim for new Arsenal contract after Mikel Arteta praise
The midfielder produced another standout display, this time against West Ham
- AFP News
World chess champ Ding, teen challenger even after six games
The 2024 World Chess Championship remained finely poised Sunday after defending champion Ding Liren and teenage challenger Gukesh Dommaraju played out a thrilling 46-move draw.At his age, Gukesh is the youngest player in history to compete in the World Championship and he is looking to surpass Garry Kasparov as the youngest undisputed world chess champion.
- The Independent
NBA legend roasted after asking bizarre Elon Musk question: ‘This is a travesty’
‘Be serious, we’ve all seen this guy jump,’ joked one fan
- The Telegraph
Lando Norris apologises for ‘f------ up’ Qatar GP as McLaren hit out at FIA penalty
An ugly bust-up between Qatar Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell; Lando Norris apologising for “f-----g up” the race; McLaren hitting out at the FIA for what they perceived to be a “disproportionate penalty” for their driver; yet more misery for Lewis Hamilton; multiple crashes; three safety cars; two punctures, both potentially caused by debris from a wing mirror which was bizarrely left on the track following an earlier collision. All that was missing was a partridge