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Sport Daily Mail 04/12/2025 08:50:02 AM Liverpool escape with a point but happy faces at Anfield are few and far between. The home crowd are flabbergasted while Mohamed Salah is in uncharted territory, writes DOMINIC KING LIVEThe Ashes LIVE: The Aussies drop a massive bombshell just before the start of play - and Ben Stokes wins the toss and decides to bowl Get all the latest scores and updates as Ben Stokes's England team try to avenge their loss in Perth and avoid a disastrous start to the series. share The Ashes LIVE: All the latest scores and updates from the second Test Set your alarm, strap on your seat belts - and prepare for a morning of pure Ashes drama at the Gabba - OLIVER HOLT OLIVER HOLT IN BRISBANE: This is an England team that does not roll over in adversity and which will refuse to compromise its attacking, aggressive principles. share Set your alarm and prepare for a morning of Ashes drama - OLIVER HOLT It was meant to be a team-building away day - an attempt to clear the air and improve morale after a year of seismic change. 'It descended into a massive slanging match,' explained one source. share 'BBC Sport is at war with itself': Insiders reveal the explosive rift Arsenal 2-0 Brentford: Gunners avoid tripping up against spirited Bees - as Mikel Arteta's freshened-up squad repays the faith and go five points clear MATT BARLOW AT THE EMIRATES: Nobody likes to find Brentford behind the first window of the Premier League advent calendar. Even when under-strength, they are notoriously stubborn. McTominay and model girlfriend paint the town blue Your browser does not support the video tag.Fans brutally mock NFL kicker after horror kick miss 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 McTominay and model girlfriend paint the town blue Your browser does not support the video tag.Fans brutally mock NFL kicker after horror kick miss 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 McTominay and model girlfriend paint the town blue Your browser does not support the video tag.Fans brutally mock NFL kicker after horror kick miss 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 Can England hit back in Brisbane? Ben Stokes and Co are 2/1 outsiders with Sky Bet to level the series in a pink-ball Test at the Gabba starting Thursday England will be desperate to hit back in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane starting Thursday - as Ben Stokes and Co look to avoid going down 2-0 in the series. share England are 2/1 outsiders with Sky Bet to win the second Ashes Test Jamie Carragher blasted as 'pathetic' by former Premier League manager after claiming Mo Salah's 'legs have gone' amid Liverpool star's struggles Carragher made the comment about the struggling Reds star before Liverpool 's 2-0 win over West Ham on Sunday - a game the Egyptian was dropped for by Arne Slot. 5 shares Jamie Carragher blasted as 'pathetic' by former Premier League manager Enzo Fernandez details how much he suffered during Chelsea racism storm - and reveals why dressing-room split eventually brought squad together Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez has spoken about how his relationships with his club team-mates have strengthened since he addressed the fallout from a discriminatory social media video he filmed. 2 shares Enzo Fernandez details how much he suffered amid Chelsea racism storm Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's defending and singles out two stars after 3-1 defeat by Leeds - as Pedro Neto gives brutally honest assessment of the Blues' performance Gary Neville lambasted Chelsea's defending as he singled out two stars for criticism in the Blues' 3-1 defeat by Leeds on Wednesday. 45 shares Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's defending and singles out two stars Chelsea were embarrassing and naive in their 3-1 defeat at Leeds - Enzo Maresca's side learned a harsh lesson as his men were made to look like boys, writes KIERAN GILL KIERAN GILL: If Enzo Maresca 's young side are to become contenders then they need to learn that they cannot simply gear up for one game and not the next. Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa: The England international who reminded Thomas Tuchel of his qualities, the Aston Villa man to the rescue and who was box office to watch, writes JAMES SHARPE 13 shares Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa: The England international who shone & more One of the questions people have been asking in the build-up to Brisbane, given his elite record of 81 wickets in pink-ball Test matches, is how best to keep out Mitchell Starc. share SIR JIMMY: This is the plan fearless England will use against Starc The Blues midfielder has explained why working with his Italian manager has never been difficult - and why the 'Makelele role' shouldn't be renamed the 'Caicedo role' just yet. 46 shares Chelsea Confidential: Moises Caicedo on why he clicked with Maresca Ex-Arsenal star fears Mikel Arteta could QUIT if he wins a trophy this season - and reveals where he believes the Gunners boss would go Mikel Arteta could leave Arsenal on a high if they end their barren run of silverware this season. 21 shares Ex-Arsenal star fears Arteta could QUIT if he wins a trophy this term Matheus Cunha is 'struggling' with Man United goal drought, says Ruben Amorim, with £62.5m buy only scoring once since moving from Wolves Cunha returns to the United squad against West Ham at Old Trafford on Thursday night after a two-match absence in which Joshua Zirkzee has led the attack. 48 shares Matheus Cunha's lack of goals is affecting him, admits Ruben Amorim Incoming Chelsea signing SUSPENDED by his club for 'failing to respect values' with comments in a controversial interview - as star says 'sometimes my words can be misunderstood' in statement 47 shares Chelsea signing SUSPENDED by club for 'failing to respect values' Aussie coaching legend John Buchanan: Why England must keep on Bazballing, Ben Stokes's tell-tale reaction in Perth and why Australia are NOT guaranteed to win the Ashes Former Australia coach Buchanan believes England must stick to their high-octane approach for the rest of the Ashes series - and it could see them win the series 4-1 share Aussie coach John Buchanan: Why England must keep on Bazballing How Arsenal's Bible Boys - led by 'Pastor Timber' - turned faith into fuel for their title charge: 'It's phenomenal what it brings to them' ISAAN KHAN: Mikel Arteta's team includes a cluster of players who treat faith not as a private compartment, but as a connection to each other. Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest: The star who controlled the game, how Rob Edwards' side could set an unwanted Premier League record - and why VAR should be scrapped for a season TOM COLLOMOSSE: Igor Jesus' header was enough to give Nottingham Forest victory at Wolves and condemn the hosts to an eighth straight Premier League defeat. share Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest: The star who controlled the game Alarm bells must be ringing at Burnley as goal-shy Clarets are shut out by below par Crystal Palace, writes NATHAN SALT NATHAN SALT AT TURF MOOR: The fundamental issue that will likely send Burnley straight back to the Championship is goals, specifically the major lack of them. share Burnley 0-1 Palace: Home fans fume as toothless Clarets lose again 30 shares Inside Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic's split Bernie Ecclestone reveals why he believes Max Verstappen will pip 'cocky' Lando Norris to the title this weekend JONATHAN McEVOY IN ABU DHABI: Formula One's Godfather Bernie Ecclestone has declared that Max Verstappen will spoil the dreams of a 'cocky' Lando Norris. share Ecclestone reveals why Verstappen will pip 'cocky' Norris to title Ruben Amorim reveals talks with Leny Yoro after Man United star, 20, had to be consoled following nightmare performance in win over Crystal Palace Yoro cut a dejected figure on the bench after he was replaced, having brought down Jean-Philippe Mateta for Palace's opener, and had to be consoled by matchwinner Mount at the final whistle. share Ruben Amorim reveals talks with 'really frustrated' Leny Yoro Tom Brady leads stellar cast of sporting icons taking part in World Cup draw in front of Trump 12 shares Tom Brady leads cast of sporting icons taking part in World Cup draw Newcastle expert CRAIG HOPE will answer YOUR questions in live Q&A from Toon fans' bar in New York City Daily Mail Sport's chief football writer and Newcastle expert Craig Hope will sit down for an exclusive Q&A at Peter Dillon's in New York City this Saturday. 1 share Newcastle expert CRAIG HOPE will answer YOUR questions in live Q&A Newcastle United star Dan Burn lands shock new role in PANTO Burn is set to appear in the Phoenix Theatre's production of Aladdin in his hometown of Blyth, with performances running from December 6 to December 28. 20 shares Newcastle United star Dan Burn lands shock new role in PANTO Trent Alexander-Arnold torn apart by Spanish press: Ex-Liverpool star branded 'CLUELESS' and a 'rabbit in the headlights' amid slow start to Real Madrid career - and his influence is 'non-existent' 47 shares Trent Alexander-Arnold ripped is apart in Spanish press Man United's first black goalscorer in 'death' hoax: Remi Moses's wife 'tells his former club he has died' aged 65 as they announce his funeral - but he's alive and well Former Manchester United midfielder Remi Moses is alive, contrary to reports that the Red Devils' first black goalscorer has died. 112 shares Man United's first black goalscorer death hoax after wife 'statement' JEFF POWELL: The BBC's Work From Home World Cup is a new low in the posturing arrogance of their woke fifth column - John Motson and Brian Moore will be turning in their graves share BBC's Work From Home World Cup is new low in their posturing arrogance 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 The nervous nineties, that phenomenon likely to rear its head over the coming weeks Down Under. But not in northern England. Erling Haaland's ascent to his century is unwavering. 22 shares Haaland hits 100 - and this is what's next Are Chelsea genuine title contenders? Here's why Enzo Maresca won't say the 'T-word', what Blues insiders make of his comments and the key factors working against them Just as actors will not say 'Macbeth' in theatres for fear it will bring a hex upon their heads, neither will you find anyone associated with Chelsea mentioning the T-word currently. 20 shares Are Chelsea title contenders? Here's what Blues insiders think A year after Sir Jim Ratcliffe cancelled Christmas at Manchester United, the club are spreading some festive cheer around Old Trafford by reinstating the staff party. share Man United staff Christmas party is back and £25m wonderkid on radar EXCLUSIVEBarcelona striker Robert Lewandowski mocked for 'one of the WORST penalties in LaLiga history' after inexplicable miss against Atletico Madrid 26 shares Lewandowski mocked for 'one of the WORST penalties in LaLiga history' Ben Stokes accuses Australian media of trying to ruin England's tour Down Under after stars were snapped riding scooters without helmets LAWRENCE BOOTH IN BRISBANE: Ben Stokes has insisted that Australian press intrusion will not affect his players' enjoyment of the Ashes tour.

The Telegraph 04/12/2025 08:50:15 AM Boycott interviews Root LiveThe Ashes, second Test: Australia vs England – Starc gets Duckett for golden duck Cricket Liverpool are league’s most expensive work in progress Liverpool 1 Sunderland 1 Chelsea’s Jekyll and Hyde performances put title credentials in doubt Leeds United 3 Chelsea 1 Emergency striker Merino should be Arsenal’s first choice now Arsenal 2 Brentford 0 Villa hang on to win seven-goal thriller as Watkins ends goal drought Brighton 3 Aston Villa 4 Woeful Wolves in danger of breaking Derby’s dismal record Wolves 0 Nottingham Forest 1 With a World Cup draw like this, England fans can dare to dream Rugby Union Rugby UnionGroups of Death no longer exist at Rugby World Cup – and I’m fine with that GolfCharlie Rusbridge retains Telegraph Junior Championship title FootballWhy January will be a silent transfer window for 21 days and the players who risk being stranded CricketMichael Vaughan answers Telegraph readers’ Ashes questions EquestrianismFarewell Valegro, equestrian royalty and greatest dressage horse I spent an hour with Robin Smith last week, he had that old glint in his eye Comment Why pink-ball Tests are the ultimate challenge for England The Ashes Welsh Fire owners serious candidates to buy Virat Kohli’s IPL side Hundred The Gabba is a nightmare venue, so England must find their ruthless streak now Comment A history of cricket sledges... and our picks for the best unleashed in the Ashes Feature Arsenal are going head-to-head with Chelsea for world’s best teenage talent Premier League World Cup draw to feature Donald Trump’s campaign song YMCA World Cup 2026 Man City survive Fulham fightback in nine-goal Premier League classic Fulham 4 Man City 5 Romero turns hero in smash-and-grab Spurs draw at Newcastle Newcastle 2 Tottenham 2 Lucia Kendall steals show for Lionesses but Chloe Kelly injury a concern England Women 2 Ghana 0 Former England and Premier League player arrested on suspicion of attempted rape News Laura Woods collapses live on TV before Lionesses match News Spiritual home of the Barbarians destroyed by fire Welsh rugby Rugby’s shift to free-to-air home on ITV is a victory for common sense Comment My three big takeaways from the autumn internationals Comment ITV poised to show every England rugby Test in 2026 after shock £90m bid On TV InterviewI eat one meal a day and am English rugby’s heaviest player The Prem Hamilton is a spent force and retirement beckons Formula One The inexorable fall from grace of Phil Mickelson Golf Sports will change forever as the planet gets too hot Special Report RevealedThe real story behind David Boon’s ‘52 beers’ on an Ashes flight Australia Margaret CourtThe greatest tennis player of all time...and a pariah in her own country Interview Behind the scenes with Sky and its reinvention of how football is broadcast Feature Horse racing tips: Thursday, December 4 – Chelmsford Horse racing tips: Wednesday, December 3 – Kempton and Lingfield

Daily Mirror 04/12/2025 08:50:03 AM Rugby World Cup 2027 draw made as England's route to glory becomes clear Australia learn Pat Cummins fate as squad named for second Ashes Test vs England Ad FeatureDilly Carter’s top tips to stay cosy in bed and cut bills this winter 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 Conor McGregor claims he saw his own death during drug therapy Emma Raducanu photos with new man and 'lovers' comment spark dating rumours Horses swerve to avoid oncoming ambulance in "terrifying" racing incident Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri send McLaren message as Max Verstappen back in title race F1 title standings updated as Lando Norris disqualification gives Max Verstappen major boost Luke Littler hits back at darts rival after fiery admission - 'Why say that?' 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 Liverpool told Mo Salah could leave in JANUARY with relationship at 'breaking point' Mikel Arteta gamble pays off as Arsenal beat Brentford but suffer injury blow - 5 talking points

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