Newcastle in pole position to reach Carabao Cup final after win at Arsenal
Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon struck.
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Graham Potter set for West Ham spell with Julen Lopetegui on verge of sacking
Lopetegui took training as usual on Tuesday but his spell in charge is set to come to end less than eight months after he took over from David Moyes.
Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE: Result and reaction from Carabao Cup as Isak and Gordon give Magpies advantage
Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle: Eddie Howe’s men secured a strong lead ahead of the second leg next month
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Wales prop Leon Brown forced to retire at 28 after neck problems
The Dragons front-rower won the last of his 24 caps last year
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Jose Mourinho rages at ‘toxic’ Turkish Super Lig in referee rant
Mourinho has blasted the ‘toxic’ enviroment in Turkey since taking over at Fenerbahce
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Wales prop Leon Brown forced to retire after multiple neck surgeries
The Dragons front-rower said: ‘Even though the rest of my body feels ready to continue to play, my neck clearly has other ideas.’
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Darts urged to embrace Royal Rumble format after Luke Littler momentum
The unique format could provide darts with another showcase week in the calendar
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Luke Littler sets Premier League Darts 2025 goal after landing world title
Littler is targeting a record-breaking year after triumphing at Ally Pally to start 2025
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Jamie Carragher highlights where Arsenal must improve to reignite title challenge
Carragher believes there is still hope that Mikel Arteta’s side can challenge Liverpool
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Neymar hints at reunion with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami
The trio formed a potent front three at Barcelona and the Brazilian would be keen on teaming up with the pair again
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Man City eye £50m Egypt forward as belated Julian Alvarez replacement
City like Eintracht Frankfurt’s verstatile attacker Omar Marmoush, but believe he will be difficult to sign this month
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Ange Postecoglou ‘not a cheerleader’ for Carabao VAR trial
Referees will explain the outcomes of reviews to fans present at the ground and to viewers at home, over the two League Cup semi-finals.
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‘Bionic man’ Ben Stokes provides update after undergoing hamstring surgery
Stokes is aiming to return in time for the start of the English Test summer after tearing his hamstring in New Zealand
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‘Bionic Man’ – England captain Ben Stokes gives update after hamstring surgery
Stokes tore his left hamstring during England’s final game of 2024 in New Zealand, requiring surgery and a three-month lay-off from cricket.
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Downing Street urges cricket chiefs to ‘deliver on own rules’ amid Afghanistan boycott calls
England are resisting pressure to boycott their Champions Trophy meeting with Afghanistan next month
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Downing Street asks ICC to ‘deliver on own rules’ over Afghanistan boycott calls
The terms of ICC membership have been directly breached by the abolition of women’s sport in Afghanistan.
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How will VAR work in the Carabao Cup? Major change made for semi-finals
Referees will make in-stadium announcements for the first time in English football
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Fran Jones and Billy Harris reach second round of Australian Open qualifying
Jones began her bid to reach the main draw for the second time with a 7-5 6-4 victory over Czech Linda Fruhvirtova.
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Dominik Szoboszlai update as Arne Slot suggests Liverpool team news for Tottenham clash
Szoboszlai has been ill and Slot suggested he could rotate his line-up for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg
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Arne Slot hints at Liverpool transfer plans with comment on January window
The Premier League leaders will look for opportunities in the winter window, although Slot is happy with his squad
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