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Miguel Delaney
Fans need the FA to speak up and take on Fifa’s rip-off World Cup
Will Castle
Why Salah’s tantrum may have brought Liverpool an unplanned boost
Richard Jolly
Salah has lost his superpower and Liverpool rant points to one outcome

Late drama as Arsenal battle Premier League strugglers Wolves

Fresh from a commanding 3-0 Champions League win over Club Brugge, Arsenal aim for another masterclass over struggling Wolves

<p>Arsenal celebrate</p>

<p>Mohamed Salah touches the Liverpool club crest on his shirt after the final whistle at Anfield</p>

Richard Jollyat Anfield

How Salah, Slot and Anfield came together in restorative Liverpool win

Liverpool 2-0 Brighton and Hove Albion: Salah played his part in a long-awaited home victory in the Premier League from the bench and overshadowed Hugo Ekitike’s brace

Slot drops major hint on Salah’s future after Liverpool beat Brighton

<p>Enzo Maresca’s post-match comments provoked more questions </p>

Miguel Delaneyat Stamford Bridge

How Maresca plunged Chelsea into chaos — and what comes next

<p>Fifa has been accused of a ‘monumental betrayal’, with the cheapest tickets for the World Cup final costing more than £3,000</p>

Comment

Fans need the FA to speak up and take on Fifa’s rip-off World Cup

Harry Wilson had a hand in all three goals for Fulham (Gary Oakley/PA)

Wilson torments former boss and inspires Fulham to win at Burnley

ACFC

<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

<p>Sean Dyche has experience of avoiding relegation from the Premier League</p>

Sean Dyche eats Porto for breakfast, and possibly worms for lunch

Premier League

Scott Parker’s Burnley were booed off at Turf Moor (Gary Oakley/PA)

Scott Parker heartbroken by Burnley fans’ reaction to Fulham defeat

<p>Wirtz was left floored by Gomez’s challenge </p>

Why was Diego Gomez not sent off for ‘high’ tackle on Florian Wirtz?

Liverpool make Salah decision over Brighton clash after Slot talks

<p>Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot held talks on Friday</p>

Liverpool boss Arne Slot makes big Mohamed Salah call

European football

<p>Curtis Jones put in an all-action performance at the San Siro</p>

Jones sparkles in Liverpool’s diamond to give Slot a new solution

<p>Liverpool secured a much-needed win amid ongoing drama with Mohamed Salah</p>

Liverpool prove that Arne Slot is the true winner in the Mo Salah saga

<p>Arne Slot speaks to Clarence Seedorf after full-time</p>

Slot challenged by Seedorf over treatment of Liverpool star Salah

International football

<p>A look inside the England dressing room at Wembley</p>

England confirm opponents for March friendlies ahead of World Cup

<p>Wilfried Zaha has not featured for the Ivory Coast since 2023</p>

Zaha handed surprise Ivory Coast recall ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

<p>England are drawn by NFL legend Tom Brady</p>

England’s World Cup fixtures: Confirmed dates, kick-off and venues

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

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