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Red Bull design guru Adrian Newey ‘does not know’ whether he and his team have done the right thing by sticking with a version of last season’s car, rather than pursuing something drastically different. Max Verstappen was absolutely dominant in 2023, with he and Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez picking up all bar one available
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England’s players will be met with personalised messages from fans when they enter the Twickenham dressing room on Saturday. In attempts to strengthen the bond between England’s players and supporters, fans will also enjoy an improved matchday experience including more special effects and ‘big screen content’. Captain Jamie George made it his priority upon replacing
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Phil Foden was the hero for Manchester City as he scored his second ever career hat-trick in a 3-1 victory over Brentford. The three points mean that Pep Guardiola’s side have closed the gap between themselves and table-topping Liverpool to just two points. They have a game in hand on both the Reds and Arsenal,
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The 26-year-old had only just returned from a four-month absence in January after missing most of 2023 with a foot injury that required two surgeries. Martinez featured off the bench in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur before starting the wins against Newport County, Wolves and West Ham. But he appeared to suffer a knee
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Hamilton will drive for Mercedes in 2024 but a succession plan is expected to be designed for a year’s time. Hamilton’s rival and three-time world champion Verstappen has been loosely linked with Mercedes. The Dutchman has enjoyed remarkable success with Red Bull over the last few seasons, dominating the grid and comfortably winning successive drivers’
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Warren Gatland has said sorry for Wales’ inept first-half display against Scotland, which saw them trail 20-0 at the interval before eventually losing 27-26 “I think I have got to apologise for the first half,” he told S4C. “It’s probably one of the worst 40-minute performances in my whole rugby career as a coach. “We
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The talk of the F1 world is, understandably, Lewis Hamilton. But plenty of other big names are quietly enjoying positive moments off the back of this week’s seismic news. Hamilton impending departure to Ferrari is set to shake up the scene massively, with the first signs of change already showing despite the Briton being not
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England have been handed a “fortunate” Six Nations draw and should be dark horses to win the tournament, according to former captain Dylan Hartley. And he believes head coach Steve Borthwick will come under pressure just one year into his tenure if the Red and Whites fall short of expectations. “Steve got given a team
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Ireland boss Andy Farrell wants his team to be courageous when they take on France in the Six Nations opener tonight. France are the pre-tournament favourites despite their Rugby World Cup disappointment last year. “We all realise it’s a huge game. It’s mouth-watering, isn’t it?” said Farrell. “It will be a great game to watch,
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Speculation linking Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari is nothing new. In fact, it was rife last season, which led to George Russell being grilled on the subject by Channel 4 host Steve Jones. “What do you think about Lewis going to Ferrari?” he asked jokingly. Russell delivered an emphatic response, saying: “That won’t happen. You read
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Sky Sports’ Craig Slater has suggested Mercedes were somewhat taken by surprise by Lewis Hamilton’s decision today. He said: “It seems to me with no obvious Mercedes replacement standing by and having to have Hamilton at the team for a further year, they maybe knew less about it happening than Ferrari did. “Have they been
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Manchester United are poised to lose highly-rated youth star Isak Hansen-Aaroen to Werder Bremen on a permanent deal, according to reports. Hansen-Aaroen has been described as a ‘Category A’ talent who was expected to follow in the footsteps of Kobbie Mainoo and eventually step up to the first team. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder will sign
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Ireland legend Ronan O’Gara has warned Jack Crowley that he must ‘walk before he can run’ as he steps in to replace legendary captain Johnny Sexton at No 10. Munster star Crowley, 24, only has nine Ireland appearances under his belt. “At the minute Jack needs to walk before he can run and I think
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Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Sporting as they look to strike a deal for Morten Hjulmand. Portuguese news outlet Record report that the Red Devils are keen to acquire the services of the midfielder and negotiations are ongoing between the clubs. Hjulmand has a £68million release clause in his contract, which United are
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Manchester United’s U18s continued their incredible 100 per cent league record this season by beating Liverpool 4-3 in a thriller on Tuesday night. But the entertaining affair left a sour taste on the tongue after Liverpool defender Luca Furnell-Gill punched and elbowed United forward Ethan Wheatley. MORE TO FOLLOW We’ll be bringing you the very
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“Because Tyson Fury will be totally prepared to be a big guy, 6’9 and 280 or 290lbs, whatever he is going to come in at. He is a good boxer, he is agile, he is slick, he is confident and he knows what he is doing out there. “I think that this is going to
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Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has reportedly rejected all offers this month in favour of remaining at Tottenham. The Denmark international has been heavily linked with a move away from Spurs this month, with Lyon and Ajax among those credited with holding an interest, but a late deal is not on the cards, says his representative Lars Halgreen.
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has denied claims that his side are interested in Aston Villa playmaker Jacob Ramsey. The Magpies have been linked with the England Under-21 international this week as they look to bolster their midfield ranks ahead of the second-half of the season.
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The former midfielder added: “We have been talking about it with [president Joan] Laporta and with the sports area and, as a cule, I think that the club needs a change of dynamic. Thinking about the club and the players I think they will free themselves and will be calmer. “Thinking as a club man
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John McEnroe has described Daniil Medvedev as a ‘brilliant strategist’ and ‘chess master’ but is expecting his extended match times to catch up with him in today’s final against Jannik Sinner. “He’s been known as a human backboard, but what he’s done is rather remarkable already,” McEnroe told Eurosport. “I already thought of Daniil Medvedev as
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Xavi has announced that he will step down as Barcelona head coach at the end of the season after seeing his side thrashed 5-3 by Villarreal in La Liga. Pressure has been mounting on the club icon to improve results despite him guiding the club to a shock league title last term. The Spaniard, who
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Chelsea have been given the green light to pursue a deal for Victor Osimhen after Napoli club president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed the striker will leave the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in the summer. The Blues have been linked with the 25-year-old, who is said to have a £112million release clause in his contract, while
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Novak Djokovic is already being forced to think about the next Grand Slam of the year – the French Open – after being knocked out of the Australian Open by Jannik Sinner. Djokovic’s hunt for a 25th Grand Slam title will take him to Roland Garros, where he claims Nadal will go in as the
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Ivan Toney, who has been linked with a move away from Brentford this month, has been accused of contradicting himself over his future by former Liverpool ace Neil Ruddock. “The other day Ivan Toney said he wanted to repay Brentford’s loyalty, and the next day he says he wants to move to a bigger club,”
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by Charlie Gordon Luton Town have been knocked back after lodging an enquiry for Coventry City midfielder Ben Sheaf, Express Sport understands. The Sky Blues are in no mood to sell the former Arsenal academy star, who has gone from strength to strength since leaving the Emirates Stadium in 2021. It is understood that Coventry
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Daniil Medvedev has explained why he lied to Jim Courier after his fourth round victory over Nuno Borges. The result ensured Medvedev booked a showdown with Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals, which the two-time Australian Open champion ended up winning. “It was funny because after [the interview with Courier], in the press conference they were
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Manchester United were beaten by Premier League strugglers Burnley in a private friendly at their Carrington training ground on Wednesday, according to reports. It’s the second occasion United have tasted defeat against Vincent Kompany’s side behind closed doors in six months. United’s preparations for Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round clash against Newport County at Rodney Parade
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Ukrainian tennis star Yelyzaveta Kotliar is under investigation in her homeland after shaking hands with a Russian opponent after her first-round match at the Australian Open, according to The Daily Mail. Kotliar lost to Vlada Mincheva 2-6 4-6 in the Girls’ Singles draw. It has been customary for Ukrainian and Russian players not to shake
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Andre Onana displayed his strong character despite his disappointing drop to the Cameroon bench in this evening’s dramatic Africa Cup of Nations win against Gambia. Onana made his leadership felt from the sidelines as Cameroon crept into the last 16 by triumphing late in a rollercoaster clash in the Ivory Coast. Rigobert Song sprung a
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Hello and welcome to Express Sport’s live updates from day 10 of the Australian Open. Only one singles match has been completed so far. It saw Coco Gauff battle for more than three hours to reach the semi-final. The 19-year-old defeated Marta Kostyuk 7-6(6) 6-7(3) 6-2. Kostyuk raced to a 5-1 lead at the beginning
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Everton are reportedly willing to sell Amadou Onana this month if they receive an offer in the region of £50million. The Belgian international has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this month, and a deal now appears possible given that the Toffees have set an asking price within their reach. According to The
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Elina Svitolina was forced to retire from the Australian Open just three matches and 23 minutes into her match with Linda Noskova. Svitolina was in visible pain as her back locked up on the court, reducing her to tears before she left the venue. “Yeah, I got a spasm,” she said. “Or I don’t know
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What a frame! Ronnie finds only the jaws of the pocket after a break of 19 with a shot he should’ve made. It gives Trump the chance to go on a run, which he duly takes with open arms. The Juddernaught produces a fine break of 66 but wastes the chance, while potting the blue,
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Novak Djokovic dominated Adrian Mannarino when they met in the round of 16 on Sunday. The 24-time Major winner won the first 13 games in a row. But Mannarino was able to see the funny side of the scoreboard, poking fun at himself when he was bagelled in the first two sets. The 35-year-old sat
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Jordan Henderson has apologised to anyone who was ‘offended’ by his summer transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq. Henderson was widely criticised by the LGBTQ+ community, for whom he was previously a strong advocate, for accepting a reported £350 per-week offer from a country where homosexuality is illegal. The midfielder lasted just five months in
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Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz achieved two firsts in his career by reaching the last 16 of the Australian Open. But it came in unfortunate circumstances at Melbourne Park as his rival was forced to retire. Meanwhile, Tommy Paul suffered a final set meltdown as Jack Draper’s conqueror crashed out. Sloane Stephens was given a mouthful
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Al-Ettifaq president Samer Al Misehal has fired shots at Jordan Henderson after the England midfielder engineered an early exit from the Saudi Pro League. Henderson made the controversial move to the Middle East in the summer, ending his time at Liverpool. But the 33-year-old has moved to Ajax just five months later. Al Misehal said:
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Justine Henin believes that Novak Djokovic will need to stave off the threat of illness in order to stand the best chance of beating Carlos Alcaraz to the US Open title. Speaking after Djokovic’s third-round victory over Alexei Popyrin, Henin said: “Maybe he’s going through some physical difficulties, facing young players who want to take
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We are just over halfway through the January transfer window and all the talk, much like in the summer, is focused on Saudi Arabia – although the publicity is far less favourable for the Kingdom this time around. Al Ettifaq’s Jordan Henderson, the biggest signing of the summer outside of the ‘big four’ clubs, is
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Nick Kyrgios said that he was ready to jump in the crowd and confront Novak Djokovic’s heckler after the Serb’s second-round victory over Alexei Popyrin. Speaking to Djokovic on Eurosport, Kyrgios said: “When he was heckling you, Novak, I said to the commentary box and everyone worldwide, I was like: ‘Look, if you want me to
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Express Sport brings you all the latest transfer news during the January window including gossip about Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.
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Nick Kyrgios has admitted that he ‘loves’ the drama between Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton, who clashed in the semi-finals of last year’s US Open. Djokovic was left unimpressed with Shelton’s attitude on the court and accused him of lacking respect in a new attack on the 21-year-old earlier this week. Asked for his thoughts
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A former snooker player turned pundit has claimed Ronnie O’Sullivan “felt wronged” by Ali Carter in the latest twist to their explosive feud. The pair have been involved in a series of bitter exchanges ever since their clash in the Masters final on Sunday, which the ‘Rocket’ won 10-7 after battling back from 6-3 down. But
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Professional tennis player Thai-Son Kwiatkowski has hit out at Australian Open pundit John McEnroe at the tournament. McEnroe is a frequent contributor for a number of outlets but the world No. 316 has been unimpressed with the American. “Insane to me that time and time again J. McEnroe goes on air and just admits he
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Express Sport keeps you up to date with the latest news from the Australian Open.
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Arsenal could sensationally look to solve their goalscoring woes by securing the signature of Karim Benzema. The forward was linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium back in the day, and Arsene Wenger has already highlighted what the veteran striker could offer. Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his forward ranks as soon as
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Ronnie O’Sullivan can create history by becoming the oldest Masters winner of all time if he beats Ali Carter at Ally Pally today. The 48-year-old lifted the first of his seven Masters titles in 1995 – which itself is also a record. However, the Rocket claims he is not bothered about trying to create history
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Novak Djokovic and Arnya Sabalenka are ready to defend their Australian Open titles as the first grand slam of the season gets underway in Melbourne today. The Serb secured the 22nd slam of his career 12 months ago with a straight-sets victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6, 7-6. Djokovic has since gone on to win
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Andy Murray has spoken positively about the introduction of new rules to try and prevent matches going on until the small hours of the morning at the Australian Open. Murray’s match with Thanasi Kokkinakis in Melbourne last year went on until 4am. This year, the ATP and WTA have announced that a new scheduling policy
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The iconic Alexandra Palace has held the Masters since 2012 but Ronnie O’Sullivan took issue with some of the conditions on Thursday. The Rocket booked his place in the semi-finals against John Higgins, but was aghast at the state of Ally Pally. “Everywhere’s just dirty, it’s cold, I’m freezing,” he said. “I have to sit
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There is no doubt that he is working his way towards that status, but he may not be able to hit those heights at Chelsea given their struggles at present. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi spoke of how Ferguson is still learning on the job last month, saying: “For the young player you can expect
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Ronnie O’Sullivan admitted that he apologised to Barry Hawkins after defeating him 6-3 to reach the Masters semi-finals. Neither player produced their top performances, but the Rocket came out on top before twisting the knife by claiming that other players would have punished him. O’Sullivan told the BBC: “I just said ‘I’m so sorry mate,
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The 23-year-old came through the same academy as Ibrahima Konate and according to Foot Mercato has been dreaming of a move to England and would cost in the region of £12m. Liverpool have been more than happy to shop in the Bundesliga in the past, with Matip and Konate being successful signings while Dominik Szoboszlai
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Martin Brundle has suggested that Guenther Steiner may have left Haas on a sour note after the news of his sacking was confirmed on Wednesday. The 58-year-old was relieved of his duties after a decade-long spell as team principal, with director of engineering Ayao Komatsu stepping up to replace him. Steiner helped to build Haas from
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Erik ten Hag’s decision to switch Garnacho to the right was something of a masterstroke in United’s 3-2 comeback win against Aston Villa on Boxing Day. He scored twice and had a third ruled out for offside at Old Trafford, with Marcus Rashford on the left and Rasmus Hojlund down the middle. An illness to
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Rafael Nadal’s prospects of playing the Australian Open this month are currently up in the air after his Brisbane International loss to Jordan Thompson. The former World No 1 has been out for almost a year and needed treatment on his leg, in a similar area to where he required hip surgery last year. Nadal
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Tottenham booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup after whimpering to a 1-0 victory over Burnley on Friday night. Ange Postecoglou’s side were far from their best as they struggled to break down their Premier League rivals in north London but they had Pedro Porro to thank for their victory after
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Numerous Premier League clubs have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Roberto Firmino this month. The ex-Liverpool star has struggled since joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli over the summer, failing to find the back of the net in his last 18 appearances. Following off-field struggles as well, Firmino is looking to secure an
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford addressed Manchester United staff en masse at Old Trafford this week as they wait for the Premier League to ratify the INEOS founder’s £1.3billion investment. He isn’t yet officially in control of football operations, but Ratcliffe has already done something Joel Glazer hasn’t since his family’s 2005 takeover.
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Luke Littler is reportedly set to lose nearly half of his total prize money after reaching the final of the World Darts Championship. The 16-year-old drew the attention of the sporting world thanks to his incredible run at Alexandra Palace, which ended in defeat at the hands of Luke Humphries in Wednesday’s final. Littler picked
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It wasn’t Luke Littler’s best performance of the tournament, and the 16-year-old admitted that a lack of conviction on his own throw will be a source of regret when he reflects on the final. However, the youngster still admits that the past three weeks has been one to remember. “It has been unbelievable,” he told
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Arsenal and Liverpool are the two Premier League clubs most heavily linked to a move for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe. But reporter Sam Lee has played down the prospect of Mbappe landing at the Emirates Stadium on a free transfer in the summer. He told the Arsenal Beat podcast: “Shall we do it? Shall
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Luke Littler has reiterated that he only wanted to win his first-round match at this year’s World Darts Championship, following his semi-final demolition of Rob Cross. 16-year-old Littler beat the 2018 world champion 6-2 to punch his ticket to the final on his debut. “No words,” he said. “It’s crazy to even think I’m in
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Luke Littler has claimed that it would take something special to stop him from winning the World Championship, before today’s semi-final against Rob Cross. 16-year-old Littler made light work of Brendan Dolan in his 5-1 quarter-final victory and has every chance of becoming the youngest-ever winner of the tournament. “It feels unbelievable. I would never
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Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has raised a remarkable £34,000 for charity due to his impressive displays at the World Darts Championship. Littler has cruised into the semi-finals after thrashing Brendan Dolan on New Year’s Day. The 16-year-old defeated Dolan 5-1 having raced into a 4-0 lead at Alexandra Palace. His fairytale run sees him
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Arsenal have been linked with a move for Pedro Neto, with the winger excelling in the Premier League for Wolves this season. And the Gunners could attempt to prise the 23-year-old away from Molineux on the cheap by offering the Black Country club Reiss Nelson on loan to sweeten the deal. Wolves signed Neto from
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There is just one day remaining before the January transfer window opens for business. Premier League clubs are already getting their plans in place to get their squads sorted for the second half of the season. Manchester United may turn to the market following their ninth league defeat of the campaign against Nottingham Forest on
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Jermaine Jenas accused Rio Ferdinand of ‘bias’ after the Manchester United icon insisted his former club will finish inside the Premier League’s top four come the end of the season. The pair were at each other’s throats on the TNT Sports broadcast as presenter Lynsey Hipgrave joked ‘we’ll have to separate you two’. Both pundits were
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Michael Smith is keen for darts fans to avoid putting too much pressure on the shoulders of 16-year-old Luke Littler. The reigning world youth champion is into the fourth round of this year’s World Darts Championship, guaranteeing him a £35,000 pay day. But Smith is wary of the hype Josh Rock got in last year’s
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Mikel Arteta mistakently stated that Arsenal are top of the Premier League after Thursday night’s agonising defeat at home to West Ham. The Gunners boss was then corrected by an Amazon Prime reporter, who delivered the bad news that Liverpool were in fact top of the tree heading into another round of fixtures on New
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Luke Littler has already guaranteed himself a huge sum following his exploits at the World Darts Championship. The teenager, who was emotional after his third-round win, will take home at least £35,000 after reaching the last 16. Progress to the quarter-finals will see that rise to £50,000, while defeated semi-finalists will get £100,000. The runner-up
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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has told Noni Madueke and Levi Colwill that he needs more ‘fight’ from the pair. The Argentine has been left frustrated after feeling his team are too nice in Premier League games. Madueke came off the bench to score the winning penalty in a 2-1 victory against Palace. The winger has
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Ex-Manchester United star Paul Scholes believes that Rasmus Hojlund was ‘lucky to be on the pitch’ when he scored the Red Devils’ winner against Aston Villa. Erik ten Hag’s side came from behind to secure a crucial three points in a late performance that suggests the players are truly fighting for their manager. United endured
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Former darts player Glen Durrant has tipped Luke Littler for a bright future and claimed that he is better than Michael van Gerwen at the same age. The 16-year-old sensation has taken this year’s tournament by storm, with Littler earning lofty comparisons to the world’s best. “I am a big, big fan of Luke Littler.
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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has reportedly cooled interest in Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and is instead eyeing Dominic Solanke of Bournemouth. Spurs are still desperate to find a long-term replacement for Harry Kane, who left for Bayern Munich in the summer. Several names have been mentioned including Ferguson, who is widely considered one of the hottest
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Three-time Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert believes that Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon deserve a show of faith from a top F1 team. The duo raced for AlphaTauri and Williams respectively in 2023, finishing among the backmarkers despite their fine individual performances. Seats alongside Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen at Mercedes or Red Bull are
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Ricky Evans has revealed that he hopes to continue being a ‘loveable idiot’ whilst also proving his doubters wrong following his shock victory over Nathan Aspinall on Saturday. Evans cruised to a 3-0 victory in a ruthless display which saw him only drop a solitary leg to his rival, and he was in good spirits
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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has shown his true colours by issuing an apology to Kostas Tsimikas after the Liverpool star broke his collarbone during a nasty collision at Anfield. The Greek defender was pushed into Jurgen Klopp by Saka and went tumbling to the ground. Tsimikas was unable to continue, with Joe Gomez coming on in
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British tennis player Tara Moore can now play competitively again after she was cleared of any wrongdoing following a positive doping test. Moore was found not guilty after she accidentally ingested a banned substance unknowingly, leading to her absence from the court for 18 months. In April 2022, Moore tested positive after taking a doping test.
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All the latest World Darts Championship news and score updates as Raymond van Barneveld prepares for his tie.
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Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said in 2021 that Manchester City were wrong to sign up to the European Super League. Al Mubarak said that jeopardy is crucial to sporting competition. It is understood that City’s stance has not changed. “We will continue to push the envelope in everything we do. We want to
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have linked up for an off-season training session and exhibition match as they prepare to try and stop Novak Djokovic in 2024. The two young stars are the last two men to have beaten the world No 1, with Sinner getting wins over Djokovic at the Davis Cup and ATP
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Manchester United have been urged to raid the Serie A of three of their top talents by Paul Ince. The Red Devils are in the market for reinforcements in midfield and in the final third next month, and their former playmaker believes that the Old Trafford outfit should look to Italy when considering reinforcements. He
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The latest edition of the World Darts Championship is already in full swing, with the likes of Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright battling it out for the biggest prize in the sport. Van Gerwen breezed into the second round with a comfortable victory over Keane Barry on day five, while there was also a
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The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for 2023 is set to be decided, with England goalkeeper Mary Earps a huge favourite to scoop the prestigious honour. Another frantic year of sport is set to be marked, for what will be the 70th anniversary of the annual awards ceremony. The nominees are cricketer Stuart
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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is desperate for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s takeover to be completed before January to boost his hopes of bringing in reinforcements. It is no secret that the struggling Red Devils are keen to bolster their ranks with a new centre-back and forward. However, it is expected that United must first
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Ahead of her return, the ATP world No 11 threw his support behind Raducanu when discussing his top storylines for the start of 2024. Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ruud said: “On the women’s side, is Emma fit again? Is she going to play Australia? She’s a potential to probably win another Slam I think, for
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Chelsea may end up with their future captain if they complete a reported £35m transfer for Wolves star Max Kilman. The defender has been the subject of interest from several Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window. Kilman has taken on the captaincy at Wolves this season and has performed well under Gary
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