Updated : 02/01/2026

Sport Daily Mail 02/01/2026 08:50:03 AM I've seen Liam Rosenior's work. This is what Chelsea see in him - but here's where he could fall short, writes HENRY CLARK Chelsea's war of words with Enzo Maresca takes bizarre new twist as club briefing claiming sacked manager 'lacks mental fortitude and emotional maturity' is read out live on Sky Sports 17 shares Chelsea's extraordinary Enzo Maresca claim read out live on Sky Sports Inside Enzo Maresca's rapid Chelsea downfall: What his comments about 'worst 48 hours' REALLY meant, throwing a colleague under the bus - and the signing he didn't even talk to Enzo Maresca knew Chelsea's way of working when he joined and cannot claim the goalposts were moved. His title was 'head coach', and coaching the players provided to him was his primary remit Liverpool have lost their magic - this desperately drab 0-0 draw with Leeds summed up the creeping malaise that has afflicted Arne Slot's side since their title win, writes OLIVER HOLT OLIVER HOLT AT ANFIELD: Liverpool deserved a point but they lived on their nerves a little in the closing stages against an improving Leeds side. 26 shares Liverpool have lost their magic as Arne Slot's side draw with Leeds Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea boss after Enzo Maresca's sudden exit KIERAN GILL: Maresca departed following a spectacular breakdown in his relationship with his bosses at Stamford Bridge 10 shares Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea boss Fury pays tribute to AJ's friends and hints at return Terry rules himself out of job at Championship strugglers Maya Jama cheers on boyfriend Dias in away end Guardiola clashes with cameraman AGAIN Jota's sons lead Liverpool and Wolves out as mascots Fury pays tribute to AJ's friends and hints at return Terry rules himself out of job at Championship strugglers Maya Jama cheers on boyfriend Dias in away end Guardiola clashes with cameraman AGAIN Jota's sons lead Liverpool and Wolves out as mascots Fury pays tribute to AJ's friends and hints at return Terry rules himself out of job at Championship strugglers Maya Jama cheers on boyfriend Dias in away end Guardiola clashes with cameraman AGAIN Jota's sons lead Liverpool and Wolves out as mascots Who will replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea? Sky Bet reveal the favourite to take over at Stamford Bridge - while a Premier League title winner is a shock outsider with the bookies It was announced earlier today that Enzo Maresca will leave Chelsea after 18 months in the job on Thursday, with all eyes on the club's next move in the managerial market. share Who will be Enzo Maresca's successor at Chelsea? Sky Bet odds revealed Enzo Maresca is a man of little charm or charisma but here's how Behdad Eghbali and the suits cause the real damage at Chelsea, writes OLIVER HOLT Maybe Maresca had had enough of having to justify himself to those who wield power at Chelsea and whose recruitment policy appears to carry little more sophistication than throwing dirt at a wall 2 shares Enzo Maresca is charmless but Behdad Eghbali is damaging: OLIVER HOLT Pep Guardiola should be irritated with Man City's performance in 0-0 draw at Sunderland after being rattled for large periods by the hosts as they drop vital points in title race, writes CRAIG HOPE CRAIG HOPE AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT: Arsenal only took a point here, so perhaps this qualifies as par over the course of a Premier League title race. 1 share Sunderland 0-0 Man City: Visitors lose ground to Arsenal in title race Chelsea's three nails in the coffin for 'unprofessional and disrespectful' Enzo Maresca: How trio of incidents took manager from trophy-winning hero to falling out with the owners KIERAN GILL AND MIKE KEEGAN: Enzo Maresca has departed Chelsea - and the club hope to appoint a new manager within days, Daily Mail Sport understands. 74 shares Enzo Maresca LEAVES Chelsea Thomas Frank's return to Brentford ends in drab 0-0 draw with Spurs lacking in a key area as Bees are the better side without a sting in the tail, writes MATT BARLOW MATT BARLOW AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Victory would have launched them up the Premier League table with the promise that a New Year might offer new hope. 1 share Thomas Frank's return to Brentford with Spurs ends in drab 0-0 draw Chelsea fans catch a glimpse of what they could expect from their next manager as Liam Rosenior's awkward team talk emerges... but some aren't impressed: 'I just can't stop laughing' 1 share Chelsea fans catch glimpse of potential new manager's team talk style Newcastle United January transfer briefing: The young left back on club's radar, major update on the chase for Kees Smit, development in the goalkeeping department and the veteran on his way out What should we expect from Newcastle in the transfer market this month? Here, our chief football reporter CRAIG HOPE brings you the latest from inside St James' Park 9 shares Newcastle United January transfer briefing: Kees Smit update The 12 wonderkids who will take the world by storm in 2026: From 'the next William Saliba', who is attracting Arsenal and Chelsea, to Italian hotshot to the Finnish star on Manchester City's radar Our expert TOM COLLOMOSSE has been scouring the globe for the finest young talents that you haven't yet heard of, but soon will. These are the 12 names you need to know in 2026 share The 12 wonderkids who will take the world by storm in 2026 Brennan Johnson undergoes first part of Crystal Palace medical ahead of £35m move from Spurs as Oliver Glasner convinces star after his initial doubts about the switch SIMON JONES: Palace hope his transfer can be registered upon completion of his medical on Friday in time for him to face Newcastle on Sunday. share Brennan Johnson to have first part of Crystal Palace medical TONIGHT Anthony Joshua's 'reckless' driver is named - and set to be charged by police within 48 hours - as boxer's friends' bodies are flown out of Nigeria NICK PISA IN LAGOS: Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver is expected to be charged with reckless driving 'within the next 48 hours', police sources in Nigeria have revealed. January transfer window - club-by-club guide: Our expert SIMON JONES on who YOUR team is planning on signing and selling this month 27 shares We run through what all the Premier League clubs are looking for Bobby George is holding a small jar filled with vodka and swimming inside it is a human toe. This isn't a prop he picked up from a joke shop. It's real, and it's his, one of four he had amputated share Darts legend BOBBY GEORGE discusses his life as the 'King of Bling' As ECB bosses rake over these Ashes the make-up of the dressing-room will figure high on the agenda share Concerns over England's Ashes backroom staff revealed Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham: Oliver Glasner welcomes star's return to form, how Marco Silva's side showed their mettle - and why Brennan Johnson could be the perfect addition for the Eagles WILL PICKWORTH AT SELHURST PARK: After a memorable 2025, Crystal Palace started 2026 with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against a resurgent Fulham. 1 share Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham: Glasner welcomes star's return to form Barcelona's 'uncertain' trio: Marcus Rashford named on three-man list of stars who could leave - with questions raised over whether Barca will pay Man United's £26m fee The United academy graduate was deemed surplus to requirements by Ruben Amorim and joined the LaLiga giants on loan this July, with an option to make the deal permanent for around £26million. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is OUSTED from his national team Gabon by the GOVERNMENT, who have suspended the entire national team over 'disgrace' at AFCON 1 share Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is OUSTED from Gabon team by the GOVERNMENT Chelsea's brutal 99-word statement on Enzo Maresca's exit in full - as Blues boss quits after tensions with hierarchy reached boiling point Chelsea released just a 99-word statement announcing the shock exit of Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day. 1 share Chelsea's brutal 99-word statement on Enzo Maresca's exit in full Sir Chris Hoy will return to present World Darts Championship trophy as he prepares for public appearance just weeks after suffering horror bike crash Sir Chris Hoy will once again present the Sid Waddell Trophy to the winner of the World Darts Championship on Saturday night, despite breaking his leg in a major cycling crash last month. share Chris Hoy to present World Darts Championship trophy after bike crash Paul McCullagh Jr dies aged 25: Tributes paid to promising Northern Irish star who came from famous boxing family McCullagh Jr, had won both of his fights since turning professional in 2020 and was a heavyweight champion as an amateur, passed away on New Year's Day. 21 shares Northern Irish boxer Paul McCullagh Jr dies age 25 England edge closer to Brendon McCullum decision after humiliating Ashes series defeat - as ECB chief flies into Sydney ahead of final Test LAWRENCE BOOTH IN SYDNEY: McCullum, who became England's all-format coach a year ago, has an expensive ECB contract running until the end of 2027. share England edge closer to Brendon McCullum decision after Ashes defeat Daily Mail Sport's United expert CHRIS WHEELER takes a look at who might be on their way into Old Trafford and who could be going out. share Elliot Anderson tops Man United's transfer shortlist NATHAN SALT: Team-mates flock to Cunha and academy players who have stepped into first-team training sessions rave privately about him for helping them settle in. 27 shares Why Cunha has been invaluable for Man United - and his next challenge Wolves January transfer briefing: The England Under 21s star on radar, latest on Jorgen Strand Larsen and why Joao Gomes and Andre could go Daily Mail Sport's Wolves expert TOM COLLOMOSSE takes a look at who might be on their way into Molineux, who could be going out, and how the summer signings have fared so far share Wolves January transfer briefing: England Under 21s star on radar Arsenal January transfer briefing: The next item on Andrea Berta's wish list, Antoine Semenyo interest and will Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly go out on loan? Arsenal are flying high at the top of the Premier League and Champions League but an injury crisis has them looking into more reinforcements - our expert ISAAN KHAN reveals all. share Arsenal January transfer briefing: The next item on Berta's wish list Leeds United January transfer briefing: Harry Wilson latest, the truth about Raheem Sterling interest, the trio of wonderkids that club scouts are eyeing up and the seven other targets on their list Who's coming in? Who might leave? And is there enough money to spend to keep Leeds in the top flight? Here, our Leeds expert SIMON JONES reveals all you need to know. 12 shares Leeds transfer briefing: Wilson interest, the Sterling truth and more Championship star breaks down in tears and is given oxygen after suffering painful injury - leading to 17 minutes of stoppage time share Championship star in tears and is given oxygen after painful injury How Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis celebrated their wedding: Baby bottles, Moscow mules and a late-night New Year's Eve party Sam Kerr took to Instagram on Thursday to publish a picture of herself ringing in the new year after she tied the knot with Kristie Mewis during a lavish ceremony on New Year's Eve. 15 shares Sam Kerr posts first pic from her post-wedding party Chelsea flop faces being sold by his new club just FIVE MONTHS after £36m Premier League exit - with a transfer to Turkey looming The star has flattered to deceive with his new club, scoring just twice and adding two assists in 12 league matches. 23 shares Chelsea flop faces being sold by his new club

The Telegraph 02/01/2026 08:50:27 AM Boycott interviews Root Guardiola issues title warning to Arsenal as Rodri returns Manchester City West Ham land Brazilian striker Pablo Transfer news Tom WagnerWe expect Birmingham to be in the Premier League in 2026 Interview Jim MaxwellBazball? Can anyone in that England camp spell common sense? Interview The five reasons why Ashes batsmen are having a nightmare Analysis Damien Martyn in ‘fight of his life’ after meningitis diagnosis News Tony RoweI can’t put any more money into Exeter Interview Cole leaves Leicester Tigers after 18 years News I’ve gone over to the dark side of refereeing Comment Henry Pollock is the ultimate wind-up merchant and rugby is all the better for it Comment The 30 best men’s rugby players in the UK right now Ranked Rage, rage, rage: the year in Roy Keane review Tiger Woods has hit 50, now he must decide whether to swallow pride and join vets Feature After watching friends die, how can we expect Joshua to box again? Comment Our sporting highlights of the century so far Review Liverpool vs Leeds United predictions: Premier League tips and odds Sunderland vs Manchester City predictions: Premier League tips and odds Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur predictions: Premier League tips and odds

Daily Mirror 02/01/2026 08:50:05 AM Anthony Joshua injuries 'worse than first thought' after horror car crash kills two people Luke Littler SLAMS Ally Pally crowd in angry statement after Rob Cross win 'I played Luke Littler before he was famous - his record will never be broken' Anthony Joshua finally KOs Jake Paul to end embarrassing fight Michael van Gerwen renews Peter Wright feud with savage dig: 'He couldn't win a raffle' England cricket icon Michael Vaughan details terrifying experience at Bondi Beach shooting Brendon McCullum shrugs off England sack talk ahead of must-win Ashes clash Paul Lim, 71, makes history by beating Jeffrey de Graaf to break own Ally Pally record Gary Anderson reveals fiery backstage clash with opponent - 'I know what I think' Luke Littler confirms he's made I'm a Celeb U-turn after Angry Ginge triumph Luke Littler admits he WON'T attend BBC SPOTY award bash - 'I think they know' Arsenal and Man City's next 5 Premier League fixtures as Gunners handed title boost Liverpool held by Leeds United as injury crisis bites during dismal draw - 5 talking points 'I texted Alexander Isak to say sorry - this is how Liverpool striker responded' British boxer with famous sporting granddad dies aged 25 as tributes pour in Liverpool set to wrap up £43m transfer deal 'in just days' as Chelsea pull out Tommy Fleetwood lifts lid on unlikely Pep Guardiola bromance - 'He's obsessed!' FIA president gets standing ovation after winning election no-one else was allowed to stand in Luke Littler praised for his reaction to World Championship start at Ally Pally Phil Taylor 'can't believe' what Luke Littler's doing ahead of £1m World Champs – 'This is crazy' Helmut Marko tells Red Bull Max Verstappen will quit immediately if one demand is not met

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