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Football

Miguel Delaney
The real January advantage isn’t signings – it’s another type of data
Jamie Braidwood
Liverpool, Isak and a six-second glimpse of a £300m future cut short
Richard Jolly
Gyokeres gets early Christmas present as Arsenal beat depleted Everton

Crystal Palace agree deal with Tottenham to sign Brennan Johnson

Johnson scored the winner in last season’s Europa League final but now looks set to leave north London

Liverpool sack set-piece coach over dismal Premier League record

<p>Sarina Wiegman has been named women’s coach of the year (Martin Rickett/PA).</p>

Wiegman highlights meaning of honorary damehood in New Year Honours

<p>Burnley striker Lyle Foster celebrates his goal against Zimbabwe</p>

South Africa survive Zimbabwe scare to join Egypt into Afcon knockouts

ACFC

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

<p>Guglielmo Vicario challenged by Raul Jimenez of Fulham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>

Brainless goalkeeping is saving football – one 40 yard lob at a time

<p>Arsenal’s injuries could actually be helping them on their march to the Premier League title</p>

Arsenal are going to win the league, and musical theatre proves it

<p>England's Harry Kane and Phil Foden celebrate</p>

Phil Foden didn’t deserve his England call-up, because nobody does

Premier League

<p>Liverpool’s set-piece record has been a problem for Arne Slot which is yet to be resolved</p>

Liverpool fire coach after Slot voiced concern over glaring weakness

<p>Unai Emery is not happy that his team will be playing in London for the second time in three days on Tuesday night (Nick Potts/PA)</p>

Premier League hit back at Aston Villa in fixture scheduling row

<p>Simon Roberts took charge of Sainsbury’s back in 2020</p>

Sainsbury’s boss named on New Year Honours list

<p>Ollie Watkins, right, turned the game on its head (Adam Davy/PA)</p>

Arsenal vs Aston Villa prediction: Gunners to end Villa winning streak

European football

<p>Rasmus Hojlund with the Supercoppa Italiana</p>

Hojlund delivers verdict on Man Utd decision after Napoli triumph

<p>Thiago Silva waving goodbye at Chelsea in 2024</p>

Thiago Silva, 41, signs for Porto in surprise return to Europe

<p>Fireworks were set off in the stands by Bayern fans</p>

Bayern hit with partial stadium closure after fireworks in stands

International football

<p>The Africa Cup of Nations trophy</p>

Afcon 2025 fixtures, results, tables and schedule in full

How to watch every Africa Cup of Nations match

<p>Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot in the game's only goal </p>

South Africa appeal late penalty as Salah sends Egypt through

Football League

<p>The fan sadly died after suffering a medical emergency at the Valley</p>

Charlton fan dies as Portsmouth game abandoned for medical emergency

Championship leaders Coventry strike late to go 10 points clear

<p>Sheffield Wednesday fans revel before kick-off outside Hillsborough</p>

Relegation looms for Sheffield Wednesday – and fans are excited again

Football betting

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Football Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Ranked (December 2025)

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