Luke Littler said he can sense a “tension” among his rivals in the face of his growing success as he continues his pursuit of a maiden World Darts Championship crown. Littler has emerged as one of the faces of the sport across a meteoric rise that has seen him finish runner-up on debut at Ally…
Arsenal have been in touch with a potential alternative to Bukayo Saka via his camp in the last week, with Mikel Arteta’s side currently scouring the market for new wide options to replace the England star. Arsenal star Bukayo Saka out for over two months after hamstring injury Saka has undergone surgery on a hamstring…
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro “would welcome” a transfer to the Saudi Pro League during the January transfer window after falling out of favour at Old Trafford, a report has claimed. Casemiro has often been linked with an Old Trafford exit over the past year. His United career has tended to be characterised by extremes, with…
Could England’s next Test match batter be a current Italy international? Durham’s Emilio Gay certainly hopes so, with the left-hander looking to force his way into Ben Stokes’ red-ball side in 2025 and focusing on improving his white-ball game in order to do so. Bedford-born Gay qualifies for Italy through his mother and played in…
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been awarded a knighthood in the annual New Years honours list, paying tribute to his achievements as Three Lions boss. Southgate ultimately couldn’t end England’s 58-year wait for a senior men’s international trophy during his time at the helm, which began suddenly in 2016, but made considerably more progress…
Manchester United are “really interested” in signing a “fantastic” defender and enquiries have already been made, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Lots of work for Ruben Amorim to do The 2-1 victory over Manchester City could have been a real turning point for United, but they have continued their dismal form since their victory…
New Year Honour recipient David Moyes has called his former players at West Ham “magnificent” and suggested he will not return to a job at the top or bottom of the Premier League. Moyes won the Conference League with the Hammers in 2023 but has put his 44-year professional career in the game on hold…
Chelsea are actively exploring a January move for one Premier League star who they seriously admire, with Enzo Maresca’s side looking to shore up a key position when the window officially opens tomorrow. Chelsea suffer dip in Premier League form ahead of January The west Londoners have suffered a slight dip in form over the…
Wolverhampton Wanderers have now opened talks with a “leader by nature” who is their top transfer target this winter, according to a report. Wolves keen to strengthen in multiple areas Keen to put his own stamp on the squad he inherited from Gary O’Neil, Vitor Pereira is looking to strengthen his squad in multiple areas…
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has joked about his family’s reaction and said he is “incredible thankful” after being awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours List. Southgate led England to the final of Euro 2024 before leaving his post after eight years in July, having also guided the Three Lions to the final…
Aston Villa waved goodbye to an excellent 2024 by picking up a 2-2 draw versus Brighton and Hove Albion, which would have been a welcome point to collect back on home soil after losing 3-0 to Newcastle United on the road. It could well have been all three points if it wasn’t for Tariq Lamptey’s…
Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen has criticised Peter Wright’s World Darts Championshp claims as “nonsense” and labelled tournament favourite Luke Littler’s form a “disappointment”. Van Gerwen booked a quarter-final date with Callan Rydz courtesy of a 4-2 victory over Jeffrey de Graaf on Monday night and, afterwards, the world No 3 took aim at…
Celtic have been handed a blow in their efforts to complete the signing of an “incredible” player in the January transfer window, according to a fresh update. Celtic transfer news The Hoops’ pursuit of Kieran Tierney is one of the top transfer stories in Scotland at the moment, as they attempt to seal a reunion…
After a near-perfect start to Arne Slot’s reign, Liverpool will end 2024 eight points clear of Nottingham Forest at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand. What does that mean? Not a lot, Slot and his players will probably say. The figures, too, might bear that out: of the last 20…
The great book recap of 2024 Sharing a roundup of the books I read in 2024, my plan for reading in 2025, and the top picks from the year. Hi friends! How are you? How was the weekend? Ours was relaxing and blissful after the Christmas chaos. I taught two barre classes, we watched movies,…
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has been handed a two-game ban and fined £80,000 following the incident after full-time in the game against Ipswich. Cunha was involved in an altercation with a member of the Ipswich staff following the end of the Premier League fixture on December 14 and the FA went on to charge the…
British number two Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from her first-round match against Robin Montgomery at the Auckland Open. World number 56 Raducanu, who had reached the last 16 at the last two editions of the tournament, said she had “tried my best to be ready” after pulling out. “I love Auckland and the fans here,…
For England’s ‘Golden Generation’, the pathway into elite-level management has often been a humbling experience – and Wayne Rooney has experienced it again. Rooney, who was capped 120 times by the Three Lions, has left Plymouth Argyle after a nine-game winless run with the club bottom of the Championship. When he was sacked as Birmingham…
Birmingham City are launching a groundbreaking £3.5m scheme to support their work in the community after an OFSTED inspection at one of their partner schools showed a remarkable upturn in fortunes. King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a school where 97 per cent of students receive free school meals and is the first to…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will have hoped his side’s 2-1 derby victory against Manchester City would be a crucial turning point in their season. The Red Devils came from behind to secure a dramatic late victory at the Etihad Stadium in mid-December amid Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford being excluded from the squad, but…
