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Sport Daily Mail 03/01/2026 04:10:09 PM Inside Chelsea's 'crazy' 24 hours after Enzo Maresca's exit: How Under 21s head coach found out he was taking charge, what players told him - and how he plans to topple Pep Guardiola Man United 'explored January move for £115m Brighton star Carlos Baleba' and 'are looking at two teenage midfield talents' share Man United 'explore January move for £115m Brighton midfielder Baleba' Discussions on formations are often sore subjects when broached with Ruben Amorim. But privately at United there are grumblings from the powers-that-be about how the team is functioning. Luke Littler's imperious defence of his World Darts Championship title has continued after reaching Saturday's final. 14 shares Luke Littler books place in World Darts Championship final Littler reaches third-straight World Championship final Chelsea's squad split on Enzo Maresca axeing Bridges in super shape for boxing return after childbirth £65m man Semenyo baptised at Bournemouth beach Fury pays tribute to AJ's friends and hints at return Littler reaches third-straight World Championship final Chelsea's squad split on Enzo Maresca axeing Bridges in super shape for boxing return after childbirth £65m man Semenyo baptised at Bournemouth beach Fury pays tribute to AJ's friends and hints at return Littler reaches third-straight World Championship final Chelsea's squad split on Enzo Maresca axeing Bridges in super shape for boxing return after childbirth £65m man Semenyo baptised at Bournemouth beach Fury pays tribute to AJ's friends and hints at return Sky Bet betting guide: Four fixtures headline a jam-packed day of Premier League action on Saturday Football fans can look forward to a jam-packed day of Premier League action Saturday - with four blockbuster fixtures scheduled. share Sky Bet betting guide for Saturday's Premier League action Chelsea executives in the Stamford Bridge corridors of power are still fuming with anger at how their best talent, Rio Ngumoha, was poached from under their noses by Liverpool. They want revenge. 10 shares Premier League academy wars: Dirty tricks, flash cars and tapping up Unai Emery gives Emi Martinez brutal wake-up call after errors at Chelsea and Arsenal - as Aston Villa boss warns he may need 'boxing gloves' TOM COLLOMOSSE: Emi Martinez has been ordered to wake up to the harsh reality of modern goalkeeping following his high-profile blunders against Chelsea and Arsenal. 7 shares Unai Emery gives Emi Martinez brutal wake-up call Furious Chelsea fans plan protest against owners at Stamford Bridge after Enzo Maresca's exit, as group set out six demands for BlueCo Angry Chelsea fans are planning a protest at the club's owners following Enzo Maresca's abrupt exit. Maresca, 45, left the Blues in acrimonious circumstances. 1 share Furious Chelsea fans to protest against owners after Maresca's exit West Ham flop seals cut-price exit, Harvey Elliott's MLS lifeline and two Tottenham men are off out on loan: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH Daily Mail Sport brings you the latest updates and insights from the January transfer market as West Ham United close in on signing two forwards. 20 shares TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH: West Ham in talks to sign £25m Serie A star Predictor picks: Find out who our expert is backing this weekend... and play the game with £1,000 up for grabs This slate of games gets underway at Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime when a wounded Aston Villatry to bounce back from defeat at Arsenal at home to Nottingham Forest. share Predictor: Find out who our expert is backing... and play for £1,000 EXCLUSIVERevealed: Anthony Joshua cheated death by swapping seats moments before fatal crash, as his driver - who didn't have a valid licence - is charged in court 37 shares Anthony Joshua cheated death by swapping seats before fatal crash Jarrod Bowen's make-or-break five months for West Ham and England, where his future lies and why the Hammers need their captain to step up in a team sorely lacking leaders share Jarrod Bowen's make-or-break five months - and where his future lies 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 Thomas Frank defends his 'Boring, Boring Tottenham' team after latest awkward clash with fans in stalemate - giving four reasons for blunt attack MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank sprang to the defence of his 'Boring, Boring Tottenham' team by applauding their defensive progress and claiming the awkward clashes with fans will be forgotten. share Thomas Frank defends his 'Boring, Boring Tottenham' team 'They need to be ready': Ruben Amorim hints he will throw Man United's kids into the Elland Road cauldron and calls on them to embrace white-hot atmosphere CHRIS WHEELER: Amorim is preparing for his first game against United's old enemy without up to eight senior players missing due to injury and international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. share Amorim throws down the gauntlet to Man United rookies against Leeds Stony-faced Ruben Amorim says Man United will do NO business in the January transfer window and warns club may slide down the table after dismal draw against Wolves 36 shares Ruben Amorim says Man United will do NO business in January 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 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 share Inside Enzo Maresca's rapid Chelsea downfall Mykhailo Mudryk urges fans 'don't give up on me' as banned Chelsea star hints at return 12 months on from doping suspension Mudryk was provisionally suspended that December following a positive test for a banned substance, with the Ukrainian officially charged in June 2025. 91 shares Mudryk urges fans 'don't give up on me' as banned star hints at return Thomas Frank breaks silence on Fabio Paratici links to Fiorentina as Spurs boss claims he is working 'very hard' for Tottenham Thomas Frank insists Fabio Paratici remains fully active in his role as co sporting director and is working 'very, very hard' to make signings for Tottenham. share Frank addresses Paratici's future amid claims he's on brink of exit Liam Rosenior faces Strasbourg IMPLOSION over 'thief-like' behaviour: 'Dressing room source' speaks out on Chelsea move as manager admits the clubs HAVE spoken 10 shares Liam Rosenior faces Strasbourg IMPLOSION over 'thief-like' behaviour Paul McCullagh Jr's cause of death revealed: Father gives heartbreaking update on how boxer, 25, was 'sick for months before going for tests' and was a 'warrior to the end while I fell apart' The 25-year-old Northern Irishman, who was an amateur heavyweight champion and had won both of his fights since turning professional in 2020, tragically passed away on New Year's Day. 23 shares Paul McCullagh Jr's cause of death confirmed: Boxer's father reveals Ian Balding, Clare Balding's legendary horse trainer father, dies aged 87 Clare Balding's horse trainer father Ian Balding has died aged 87. This is a breaking news story. More to follow. 20 shares Ian Balding, Clare Balding's horse trainer father, dies aged 87 Pep Guardiola addresses rumours Enzo Maresca could replace him at Man City... and says Chelsea have lost an 'incredible person' after manager's dramatic New Year's Day exit Pep Guardiola says that HE will decide when he leaves Manchester City, after claims the club have spoken to Enzo Maresca. Harvey Elliott's American escape route: MLS side willing to offer Liverpool star a lifeline amid Aston Villa nightmare - with youngster BANNED from playing for another European club this season SIMON JONES: The 22-year-old is on loan at Aston Villa but has been frozen out by Unai Emery and looks unlikely to figure. 112 shares MLS side ready to offer Harvey Elliott lifeline from Villa nightmare 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 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 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 'Maybe I'm just too slow for the wing - I'll probably end up at 10 one day!': England's record-breaking star TOMMY FREEMAN on his biggest challenge for 2026 and getting to the 'top of the top' Tommy Freeman ended 2025 in style, carving through Bath's defence to score a hat-trick in a statement Northampton win. It rubberstamped his status as one of the best players in the country share TOMMY FREEMAN: 'Maybe I'm too slow for a wing. I'll be a 10 one day!' 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 28 shares Darts legend BOBBY GEORGE discusses his life as the 'King of Bling' Crystal Palace confirm £35m signing of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham after Oliver Glasner charm offensive saw off rival interest 33 shares Crystal Palace confirm £35m signing of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Swiss nightclub fire footballer, 19, is in 'terrible pain' and has burns covering 30% of his body after he was caught up in deadly blaze, as parents rush to his hospital bedside In a statement, FC Metz announced that their youth team player Tahirys Dos Santos, 19, is among those to have been injured and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Germany. share Swiss nightclub fire footballer has burns covering 30% of his body Furious Eddie Howe hits back at tactical criticism and refutes suggestion his Newcastle side survived 'onslaught' against Burnley CRAIG HOPE: The head coach took exception to the accusation of not having a plan B, as well as claims his side were made to suffer by the 19th-placed Clarets on Tuesday night. share Howe defends Newcastle tactics and refutes Burnley 'onslaught' claim EXCLUSIVEChelsea's squad split on Enzo Maresca axeing: Eight stars send emotional goodbyes but Cole Palmer leads FIFTEEN staying silent as they return to work without their manager 1 share Cole Palmer leads FIFTEEN silent stars after Enzo Maresca's departure Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to end New Year's hoodoo amid unwanted record stretching 22 YEARS - and provides injury update on Declan Rice ISAAN KHAN: The Gunners have failed to win the title in the previous five times they have finished a calendar year top of the table.

The Telegraph 03/01/2026 04:30:16 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 03/01/2026 04:10:10 PM Anthony Joshua makes heartbreaking visit to funeral home after friends' tragic deaths Tyson Fury breaks silence after Anthony Joshua involved in tragic car crash 'I played Luke Littler before he was famous - his record will never be broken' BBC loses two much-loved events as Wimbledon heads to new broadcaster in 2026 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' PDC make decision on Fallon Sherrock's table gesture after ex Cameron Menzies' meltdown Carlos Alcaraz announces sudden split from coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven years Darts icon Paul Lim left stunned by Luke Littler comment - 'I don't know why he said that' Anthony Joshua told to 'walk away' from Jake Paul fight - 'It's beneath him' 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 Liam Rosenior breaks silence on replacing Enzo Maresca – and he's already set Chelsea condition Man Utd set for Scott McTominay boost thanks to smart clause inserted into deal Anthony Joshua SWAPPED seats before fatal car crash as boxer cheated death BBC loses two much-loved events as Wimbledon heads to new broadcaster in 2026 Mohamed Salah transfer verdict delivered as Liverpool agreement reached 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'

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