Updated : 02/12/2025

Sport Daily Mail 02/12/2025 05:30:01 AM Enzo Maresca's young guns rise to the occasion in the big games, while Man City possess title race know-how: Rating the runners and riders to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title Barcelona star granted INDEFINITE BREAK from the club after defeat at Chelsea left him 'not at his best mentally and psychologically' 56 shares Barca star granted indefinite break to 'look after his mental heatlh' Arne Slot now has a Salah conundrum - and proof his team can win without the Egyptian. Without Salah against West Ham, Liverpool looked more balanced, dangerous and defensively solid. 1 share Why Liverpool were so much better without Mo Salah against West Ham Man City star wants out just FIVE MONTHS after £27m move... and rival is also eyeing exit door in January City can go within two points of leaders Arsenal if they beat Fulham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday night but head there with Donnarumma on a disciplinary tightrope. 1 share Man City star wants out after FIVE MONTHS... as rival also eyes exit Premier League's major AFCON boost: FIFA grants clubs an extra week to keep stars before the tournament - with Liverpool and Man United set to benefit Daily Mail Sport understands teams will not have to release their players until December 15 - seven days later than the initial deadline. share Premier League clubs get AFCON boost after FIFA decision Man United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces new problem Why England could be in hot water ahead of second Test Carnage in Amsterdam as Ajax match is abandoned Your browser does not support the video tag.Brutal eye gouge mars South Africa thrashing of Wales Raducanu's perfect slice! British star has new look Man United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces new problem Why England could be in hot water ahead of second Test Carnage in Amsterdam as Ajax match is abandoned Your browser does not support the video tag.Brutal eye gouge mars South Africa thrashing of Wales Raducanu's perfect slice! British star has new look Man United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces new problem Why England could be in hot water ahead of second Test Carnage in Amsterdam as Ajax match is abandoned Your browser does not support the video tag.Brutal eye gouge mars South Africa thrashing of Wales Raducanu's perfect slice! British star has new look Will Tottenham sack Thomas Frank in his first season in the job? The Dane has rocketed to a second-favourite to be the next Premier League manager let go Tottenham Hotsur boss Thomas Frank has rocketed to a second-favourite with Sky Bet to be the next Premier League manager sacked. share Thomas Frank now a second-favourite to be the next PL manager sacked INTERVIEW BY MIKE KEEGAN: For Carol Speed there are no answers, only questions. It's 14 years since the world awoke to the news that her son, Gary, had taken his own life. 47 shares Gary Speed's mother on the 'emptiness' after losing her son MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank expects Tottenham's new ownership regime to grant him the time required to build success to last and win over dissenting supporters. 1 share Frank believes Tottenham's new regime will show faith amid tough run Ex-England and Premier League footballer 'is arrested at airport on suspicion of attempted rape' The unknown player, who represented the Three Lions in the 2010s, was stopped by Border Force guards while trying to board a flight at Stansted Airport on Sunday. share Ex-England footballer 'is arrested on suspicion of attempted rape' Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 13 with £1,000 up for grabs each week Were you able to beat our expert in Daily Mail Sport's much-loved Predictor challenge in gameweek 13 of the Premier League? share Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 13 Nice stars - including former Chelsea player - take legal action after being attacked by their OWN FANS as club owned by Man United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe descends into chaos following defeat 6 shares Nice stars take legal action after being attacked by their OWN FANS After Moises Caicedo's red card, Enzo Maresca consulted his assistants to discuss who to sacrifice in light of losing a midfield general. The consensus? Don't change. Get to half-time then tweak. 17 shares Revealed: Maresca's masterplan to hold out with 10 men against Arsenal McLaren stand on the brink of the biggest achievement in their recent history. They also teeter on the precipice of the most embarrassing own goal in Formula One history. share How McLaren have tied themselves in knots with their Papaya rules Man United flop Andre Onana dealt huge blow as goalkeeper is LEFT OUT of Cameroon's squad for AFCON in surprise decision Onana, on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor after being shipped out by Ruben Amorim in the transfer window, was a notable absentee from the team announced by Cameroon on Monday. share New blow for Man United flop as he is dropped from squad for AFCON England fans fuming with FA after tickets are advertised for matches WITHOUT opponents or dates EXCLUSIVE: In an email sent to the England Supporters Travel Club, sale dates for two pre-World Cup, March friendlies have been outlined. share England tickets advertised for matches WITHOUT opponents or dates Arsenal agree deal for Ecuadorian wonder-kid twins from Moises Caicedo and Piero Hincapie's academy - and one is already drawing Neymar comparisons 7 shares Arsenal agree deal for Ecuadorian wonder-kid twins LEWIS STEELE: How an outcast can fix leaky Liverpool - and the signs that Florian Wirtz can emerge as the dictator for this team LEWIS STEELE: It was down in the depths of this maze-like stadium in 2023 that Mohamed Salah told reporters 'if I speak today, there will be fire' after being dropped to the bench by Jurgen Klopp . 10 shares Liverpool outcast can fix leaky defence and why Slot will be pleased Why Arsenal can win both the Premier League AND Champions League this season - and the tactical tweak Mikel Arteta made for wins over Spurs and Bayern Munich that will leave their rivals in fear JACK GAUGHAN: The evidence as to why Arsenal should position themselves as capable of completing a domestic and European Double this season came across three days in the past week. share Why Arsenal can win both the Premier League AND Champions League Enzo Maresca's distasteful Chelsea stars need to grow up, stats that shame Lucas Paqueta - and naming season's strangest signing at £20m: IAN LADYMAN on my Premier League Weekend share Distasteful Chelsea need to grow up - writes IAN LADYMAN Newcastle star in line to make debut as it is revealed he will miss AFCON Meanwhile, new CEO David Hopkinson says the club are still not close to making a final decision on whether to stay at St James' Park or move to a new stadium on Leazes Park. 9 shares Newcastle star in line for debut as it is revealed he will miss AFCON Football bosses consider drastic VAR change for World Cup to fix loophole that allowed Man United to score Football bosses could reportedly implement a major change to VAR rules ahead of the World Cup, with FIFA aiming to avoid key errors at next summer's tournament. share Football bosses consider drastic VAR change for World Cup Forgotten Man United star, 27, reveals the bizarre 'rules' enforced at the academy - and what Marcus Rashford did to help him settle in Former Manchester United academy star Timothy Fosu-Mensah has revealed the 'strict rules' enforced by the Old Trafford hierarchy during his time at the club. share Forgotten Man Utd star, 27, reveals the bizarre 'rules' at the academy Barcelona star Aitana Bonmati to undergo surgery on broken leg, facing race against time for Spain's World Cup qualifier with England in April TARA ANSON-WALSH: Three-time Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati is set to undergo surgery after fracturing her leg in training while on international duty with Spain. share Barcelona star Aitana Bonmati to undergo surgery on broken leg Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS: Who didn't appear to be their usual self? Which surprise star won the midfield battle? And why Moises Caicedo can have no complaints 10 shares Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS How Ruben Amorim's Man United ruthlessness is finally taking hold - and why 'STEALING' has his team as good as Arsenal in one key area CHRIS WHEELER AT SELHURST PARK: Selhurst Park was deserted amid the pandemic and Solskjaer was in the away dugout the last time United won here. share Crystal Palace 1-2 Man United: Amorim's men show set-piece prowess Estevao Willian, Chelsea's 'gift from God': How dribbling in church, a tough welcome from Marc Cucurella, his father's prophecy and 'rising from the dust' forged a phenomenon Estevao Willian - and we will explain why we are repeatedly full-naming him momentarily - never wishes to forget where he came from. 'The ash heap,' as it also says in Hannah's Prayer. 35 shares How Estevao Willian, Chelsea's 'gift from God' became a phenomenon 17 shares Inside Liverpool's horror week and how players REALLY feel about Slot It has taken Mitchell Starc only about a decade to come round to the idea of pink-ball Test cricket. In the end, it was the sheer weight of his own numbers that persuaded him he had little choice. share Why Starc is king of the pink ball - those who've faced him reveal all Michael Jordan arrives in court for NASCAR lawsuit that could blow motorsports in the US apart Max Verstappen revels in being likened to a horror movie villain by McLaren boss Zak Brown as world title battle heats up: 'He can call me Chucky!' Max Verstappen has responded to pre-race comments from McLaren CEO Zak Brown after he kept his title hopes alive at the Qatar Grand Prix. 1 share Verstappen revels in being likened to a horror movie villain by Brown Paddy Power to give away 10,000 dartboards to anyone who donates to Prostate Cancer UK - as stars and fans prepare for Ally Pally takeover The boards will be up for grabs for anyone who donates to Prostate Cancer UK through the Darts of Destiny Just Giving page. From 8am on Tuesday, fans will be able to pick up a dart board. share Paddy Power  to give away 10,000 dartboards ahead of Ally Pally Toto Wolff labels Red Bull claim 'utter nonsense' after 'brainless' Helmut Marko comment saw Kimi Antonelli, 18, hit with death threats after Qatar Grand Prix Norris would ultimately secure a fourth place finish, with the McLaren driver finishing behind race winner Max Verstappen , team-mate Oscar Piastri and Williams' Carlos Sainz. 1 share Toto Wolff labels Red Bull claim 'utter nonsense' after Marko comment Tom Aspinall is diagnosed with rare eye condition a month on from Cyril Gane eye poke in UFC heavyweight title defence Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title via no contest in an anticlimactic end to the main event at UFC 321 that saw the Brit struggling to see and rushed to hospital to be checked over. share Tom Aspinall is diagnosed with rare eye condition after eye poke Premier League club Brighton spark fury in China: Japanese player Kaoru Mitoma poses with photo of notorious WWII Imperial soldier, who refused to surrender for years and killed civilians 25 shares Premier League club Brighton spark fury in China NFL fans baffled as Texans kicker appears to miss extra-point attempt before being rescued by referees

The Telegraph 02/12/2025 05:30:16 AM Boycott interviews Root Textor: Marinakis and I ‘adjusted transfer fees’ Football The inexorable fall from grace of Phil Mickelson Golf Show her the money! FA must pull out all stops to keep Sarina Wiegman fOOTBALL Behind the scenes with Sky and its reinvention of how football is broadcast FOOTBALL The damning Root statistic that is worse than his hundred drought Cricket Michael Vaughan Q&A: Put your questions to our columnist before second Ashes Test Cricket England torn between seam and spin to replace Wood – this is what they should do Cricket CricketEngland players risk police action after riding scooters without helmets Formula OneFifty-five seconds of tactical failure and why McLaren owe Norris an apology Rugby unionSpiritual home of the Barbarians destroyed by fire Formula OneRed Bull express ‘regret’ over Antonelli allegations after Wolff fury GolfKai Laing swaps oche for tee box to lead Justin Rose Telegraph Championship Neville’s F1 jolly-up in Qatar raises a frightening question Comment Sheffield Wednesday handed further six-point deduction Championship Sport told by Home Office: Pay for your own policing Government Tournament to have its own VAR laws for corners after Fifa proposal World cup The sacrifices Slot made to finally get the best out of Wirtz Liverpool Players discuss fan disconnect as ‘critical issue’ in team meeting Tottenham Arsenal missed huge chance that would have been taken by hard-nosed killers Comment Stokes was disrespectful in calling us ‘has-beens’ – he had to apologise Comment England need a blocker, but are there any left? England How The Telegraph covered last Ashes in Australia that England won from 1-0 down Ashes Stokes regrets ‘has-beens’ comment England Wood likely to miss second Test in Brisbane with sore knee England Seven reasons why the Ashes series is not over England My three big takeaways from the autumn internationals Comment Arundell leads Bath to comeback win over Saracens Saracens 29 Bath 36 South Africa rout pointless Wales in record defeat Wales 0 South Africa 73 Newcastle hijack Saracens move for England-qualified Hoskins Sotutu Gallagher Prem Janse van Rensburg shows why England want him in demolition of Saints Bristol 46 Northampton 12 WatchSpringbok Etzebeth sent off for eye-gouging South Africa Margaret CourtThe greatest tennis player of all time...and a pariah in her own country Interview RevealedThe real story behind David Boon’s ‘52 beers’ on an Ashes flight Australia Julian DicksThere was a 21-man brawl at my testimonial Interview InterviewI eat one meal a day and am English rugby’s heaviest player The Prem Ian Botham at 70The UK is just a golden ticket, the Tories have got this horribly wrong Interview A history of cricket sledges... and our picks for the best unleashed in the Ashes Feature Horse racing tips: Tuesday December 2 – Lingfield Horse racing tips: Monday December 1 – Kempton and Wolverhampton

Daily Mirror 02/12/2025 05:30:02 AM Luke Littler names monster price it would take for him to make I'm A Celeb appearance Justin Langer tears into England as he reignites Ashes feud after forcing TV apology Ad FeatureThree amazing ways cruise ships have brought people together Conor McGregor claims he saw his own death during drug therapy Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic theory issued by billionaire tennis star - 'So strange' 'Shameful' Davis Cup incident saw star refuse to play after opponent floored him Harry Skelton tears up as 'magic' Grey Dawning stars days after birth of his daughter Isaac Johnson dead: MMA fighter, 31, dies after collapsing during fight in Chicago Trainer with just two horses celebrates huge win with jockey brother at Punchestown Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix England Ashes player ratings as 1/10 star sets tone for humbling defeat vs Australia Travis Head singles out Aussie star who really damaged England in honest Ashes admission Boris Becker and wife with 24-year age gap welcome baby and confirm adorable name England hit with 'amateurish' warning after Ashes hammering as ex-captain offers solution Lewis Hamilton's possible Ferrari replacement has already made feelings perfectly clear TNT Sport flooded with complaints as angry viewers slam 'clueless' Ashes coverage Nicky Henderson says ‘no pressure’ ahead of Constitution Hill v The New Lion clash What Mitchell Starc did in the Ashes spoke volumes as England collapse amid Steve Smith jibes Former England and Premier League star 'arrested at airport over attempted rape' Gary Neville's Scott McTominay comment called out as pundit accused of 'killing' ex-Man Utd star Every injured Arsenal player and their potential return date ahead of Brentford clash

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