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The inferiority complex helping out Arsenal, the £18m transfer gamble, Tottenham and Chelsea fans show entitlement and why Man United can't let unloved star leave: IAN LADYMAN on My Premier League Weekend
02/02/26 12:00
At the end of a week when their own mental strength was questioned it now appears that Arsenal have a psychological grip of their own on the rest of the Premier League. Mikel Arteta's team now have such a reputation for the chaos they cause at attacking set pieces that they are profiting from sheer panic as much as anything else. The manner in which they scored their second goal at Leeds on Saturday is a case in point....read
Michael Carrick has brought more joy in three games than Ruben Amorim delivered in over a year. He won't care it wasn't pretty... particularly if the thrills and spills secure Champions League football, writes IAN LADYMAN
01/02/26 04:48IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Whatever is to happen in the future, there is an unmistakable Ole Gunnar Solskjaer vibe about what Michael Carrick is doing at Manchester United.
Manchester United vs Fulham - Premier League RECAP: Latest score, team news and updates as Benjamin Sesko scores hosts' third just moments after Marco Silva's side thought they had salvaged a point - all in injury time!
01/02/26 01:00Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester United hosted Fulham at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Inside Arne Slot's curious breakdown of trust with Liverpool fans: How boss feels disrespected, when the owners had a 'bit of a worry', why his name is not sung anymore, the 'defeatist language' and the Jurgen Klopp factor
31/01/26 02:00As tunes in honour of Mo Salah and Andy Robertson tumble from the stands, the name of the manager is not sung. What has gone wrong with the champions? And can Arne Slot turn it around?
Saipan gets Roy Keane so perfectly it's vaguely chilling, but to portray Mick McCarthy as a hapless idiot is cruel, writes IAN LADYMAN
28/01/26 04:53IAN LADYMAN: No matter how impenetrable Keane has appeared over the years, it turns out the former Manchester United and Republic captain is capable of imitation after all.
A psychological danger for Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, what sources say about Tottenham needing a 'grown up' and the latest on Wayne Rooney's MOTD struggles: IAN LADYMAN on My Premier League Weekend
26/01/26 12:15Strange things can happen in football and one of them did at the Emirates where Manchester United had three shots on target and they all went in to win them the game.
Burnley 2-2 Tottenham: Cristian Romero may have saved Thomas Frank's blushes but this has done little to dissuade his angsty fanbase that he's still the right man for the job, writes IAN LADYMAN
24/01/26 05:51IAN LADYMAN: As Thomas Frank made the long walk to Turf Moor's corner tunnel at half-time, the verdict from the Tottenham fans was delivered by way of traditional verse.
Premier League RECAP: Spurs score stoppage-time equaliser at Burnley in relief for under-pressure Thomas Frank
24/01/26 12:59Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for Saturday's 3pm games featuring Manchester City vs Wolves, Burnley vs Tottenham and Fulham vs Brighton
The example United stars should follow to deal with Class of '92
21/01/26 09:50No club in the country gets the same level of scrutiny as Manchester United, with its gaggle of former greats taking endlessly about them on TV and podcasts.
Thomas Frank's Spurs survival may depend on result of one crucial game - but here's why the club do NOT want to sack him, despite his boring football and fans giving up, writes IAN LADYMAN
21/01/26 07:00IAN LADYMAN AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: A win against a German side down to 10 men after 26 minutes falls some way short of what we can call a genuine turning point for a manager.
Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund - Champions League RECAP: Latest score and updates as Spurs claim vital win to ease pressure on Thomas Frank and Arsenal beat Inter
20/01/26 06:29Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog from Tuesday's Champions League fixtures starring Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan vs Arsenal and Bodo/Glimt vs Man City.
There's only one winner in the childish feud between Lisandro Martinez, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt - here's what the Man United star should do next, writes IAN LADYMAN
20/01/26 08:58IAN LADYMAN: The day you take criticism of your performances so personally that you seek validation through conversation is the day you may wish to reassess your priorities and focus.
What Man United's ex-players tell me about stars 'p***ed off' with criticism, Wayne Rooney underwhelms on MOTD and when will Virgil van Dijk wilt as no-one else stands up? IAN LADYMAN on My Premier League Weekend
19/01/26 12:00If Arsenal don't win their first title in two decades this season it's tempting to wonder if they ever will. They are now primed and ready to hit the accelerator.
Why this Manchester derby triumph felt different for Man United - and how their thunderous dismantling of City under Michael Carrick will have earned the respect of Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Co, writes IAN LADYMAN
17/01/26 11:30IAN LADYMAN: 'It's a daarby.' Former United captain Roy Keanelikes to say, the Irish accent deepening in direct parallel to his habitual disapproval of most of what he watches at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Manchester City - Premier League RECAP: Patrick Dorgu doubles his side's lead after Bryan Mbeumo opener as Michael Carrick makes great start to life as interim managerMbeumo
17/01/26 11:02Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
'I wouldn't be playing for England if I hadn't joined Nottingham Forest': ELLIOT ANDERSON on going to a new level after leaving Newcastle, the surprise boss who turbocharged his career - and his link to Love Island
15/01/26 05:03EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: Elliot Anderson always knew he was a good footballer. He couldn't ignore the evidence. He was on the books of Newcastle United from the age of eight.
Dominik Szoboszlai acusado de falta de 'respeto' por el furioso entrenador del Barnsley después de la extraña pifia de tacón en la victoria de la FA Cup - mientras el entrenador del Liverpool Arne Slot revela que mantendrá conversaciones con su estrella
13/01/26 09:55IAN LADYMAN: Los Merseysiders ganaban 2-0 al Barnsley y se ponían por delante en el marcador cuando Szoboszlai intentó arrebatarle el balón a su portero delante de la Kop al final de la primera parte.Dominik Szoboszlai accused of a lack of 'respect' by furious Barnsley manager after bizarre backheel gaffe in FA Cup win - as Liverpool boss Arne Slot reveals he will hold talks with star over 'weird choice'
12/01/26 11:16IAN LADYMAN: The Merseysiders were leading Barnsley 2-0 and cruising when Szoboszlai tried to backheelthe ball to his goalkeeper in front of the Kop towards the end of the first-half.
Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley: Reds extend unbeaten run to ELEVEN games but here's why it will NOT be a surprise if problems lurk around the corner for Arne Slot, writes IAN LADYMAN
12/01/26 09:56IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool continue to look a most unconvincing football team and if greater difficulties are not around the corner, it will be a surprise.
Liverpool vs Barnsley - FA Cup third round RECAP: All the reaction as Arne Slot's side advance to fourth round after Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike goals
12/01/26 06:45Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Liverpool host Barnsley in the third round of the FA Cup at Anfield.
Named: The Premier League boss Man United asked about before - but couldn't get now, the clubs who let themselves down and a fatuous pundit comment: IAN LADYMAN on My FA Cup Weekend
12/01/26 12:00At Manchester United they continue to talk about the importance of the club's DNA - but why should this be more important at Old Trafford than anywhere else?
TEN Man City goals, nine scorers (none for Erling Haaland) and an impassive boss... FA Cup obliteration of Exeter City gives Antoine Semenyo gentle debut, while Rodri return is huge boost, writes IAN LADYMAN
10/01/26 06:46IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD: Sitting in the stand serving a one-game suspension, Pep Guardiola was completely impassive as his team's tenth goal went in.
Manchester City vs Exeter City - FA Cup third round RECAP: Pep Guardiola's side score 10 past League One outfit
10/01/26 01:43Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from the third round FA Cup ties of Manchester City vs Exeter City.
Terry Yorath was a stoic warrior for Wales and his title-winning Leeds side, writes IAN LADYMAN - but his greatest achievement was always finding a way to prevail through immense tragedy
08/01/26 12:13IAN LADYMAN: Yorath - who has died at the age of 75 - lost his teenage son Daniel to an undiagnosed heart condition during a back garden kickabout in 1992.
Burnley 2-2 Man United: Rejuvenated Benjamin Sesko fires brace for Darren Fletcher but visitors remain stuck in rut after Ruben Amorim sacking
07/01/26 10:53IAN LADYMAN AT TURF MOOR: In the away end they sang Darren Fletcher's name. They sang those of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick too.
Burnley vs Manchester United - Premier League RECAP: Darren Fletcher's caretaker reign starts with a draw
07/01/26 07:00Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Burnley host Manchester United on the Premier League at Turf Moor.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a failure at Manchester United. It broke him. So taking him back would be a damning admission by club chiefs that they are out of strategy and ideas, writes IAN LADYMAN
06/01/26 05:56As United try for the umpteenth time to drag themselves forwards, handing another chance to a man who has failed once would only represent a meek acceptance of diminished status.
Ruben Amorim wasn't good enough at what he was hired for: IAN LADYMAN names the six stars the head coach let drift aimlessly - and the very short list who look like proper Man Utd players
05/01/26 11:37IAN LADYMAN: The afternoon before he was hurried out of the door at Manchester United, Ruben Amorim got one final thing wrong. He was not - as he claimed - the manager.
Patrick Dorgu's fabulous lashed volley earns resolute Man United 1-0 win after stubborn Ruben Amorim FINALLY changes formation, with Newcastle left crestfallen at Old Trafford
26/12/25 10:35IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: A new formation for Manchester United and a new winning goal scorer. We have waited a while for both.
Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle - Premier League RECAP: Patrick Dorgu's stunning strike secures Reds all three points
26/12/25 06:00Relive all the action from Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Patrick Dorgu won Boxing Day's sole Premier League fixture for Man United against Newcastle.
John Robertson changed Nottingham Forest forever - and he was an unlikely hero who Brian Clough transformed into a European conqueror, writes IAN LADYMAN
25/12/25 08:30IAN LADYMAN:To this day the Malmo right back probably doesn't know quite how it happened. The stocky, unremarkable bloke on the left side of Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest team was not quick.
The Premier League's greatest bargain, my left-field idea for how Liverpool should respond to Isak injury blow and why Spurs star's parent 'was going absolutely mental': IAN LADYMAN'S Premier League weekend
22/12/25 01:00No other manager lives like in the glare quite like a Manchester United manager. Supporters of other clubs will rail against this, but it's true.
Why Tottenham's kind festive fixtures are make or break for Thomas Frank, writes IAN LADYMAN - as his sloppy side's performances continue to fluctuate
22/12/25 07:00IAN LADYMAN: Another home game gone for Tottenham and another defeat to mark on 2025's dismal ledger. That's just two home wins out of nine in the Premier League this season.
The burning question facing Ruben Amorim before Boxing Day clash with Newcastle, why costly new signing still looks miles off it - and the past mistake Man United must avoid making in January: IAN LADYMAN
22/12/25 02:00IAN LADYMAN AT VILLA PARK: This was actually a progressive Manchester United performance in many ways who were missing key players and lost Bruno Fernandes at half-time.
Aston Villa 2-1 Man United: Electric Morgan Rogers strengthens his grip on England's No 10 spot as he inspires hosts to a TENTH win on the spin - while Ruben Amorim is left frustrated by his side's obvious flaw
21/12/25 07:17ASTON VILLA 2-1 MAN UNITED - IAN LADYMAN AT VILLA PARK: Two here to finish off a United team that actually played quite well followed the two that did for West Hamin London a week earlier.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United - Premier League RECAP: Unai Emery's side make it TEN wins on the bounce thanks to Morgan Rogers' superb double
21/12/25 03:00Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester United take on Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League.
Revealed: Why Liverpool are in pole position for Antoine Semenyo in January transfer window, why the Mohamed Salah saga is NOT over, latest on Marc Guehi move and Harvey Elliott update - find out all the exclusive news by watching our Q&A
15/12/25 04:43Watch our Q&A with Liverpool correspondent Lewis Steele and Football Editor Ian Ladyman, where they reveal everything you need to know about the Reds transfer business - nothing is off limits.
Arne Slot hasn't fixed his Mohamed Salah problem, the THREE big-name stars who risk World Cup axeing - and why Match of the Day needs a history lesson: IAN LADYMAN on My Premier League Weekend
15/12/25 12:01IAN LADYMAN: A good afternoon for Liverpool quietened down the drama surrounding Mo Salah but the truth is that it's a problem that has not gone away.
Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle: Regis Le Bris' gutsy side show they're not just here to survive - as Nick Woltemade's own goal settles fiery Tyne-Wear derby
14/12/25 04:35IAN LADYMAN AT STADIUM OF LIGHT: By last season's metrics Sunderland are now safe from relegation. Leicester went down last time round with a point fewer than Sunderland's current tally.
Sunderland vs Newcastle - Premier League RECAP: A disastrous Nick Woltemade own goal seals bragging rights for hosts, as City and Aston Villa win, while Spurs lose to Forest
14/12/25 12:33Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog from the Sunday 2pm Premier League featuring Sunderland vs Newcastle, Crystal Palace vs Man City and Forest vs Tottenham.
Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola's side have their destiny back in their own hands after a deserving win but pressure mounts on under-fire Xabi Alonso, writes IAN LADYMAN
10/12/25 10:31IAN LADYMAN AT THE SANTIAGO BERNABEU: Goals do strange things to football matches, even more so when one team is low on confidence. At Liverpool , Arne Slot knows this well.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City - Champions League RECAP: Pep Guardiola's side earn victory to heap pressure on Xabi Alonso
10/12/25 06:00Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Real Madrid host Manchester City in the Champions League at the Bernabeu.
The truth about Jamie Carragher and his 'challenging' relationship with Liverpool: The secret summit between him and the club and why Mo Salah isn't the only Reds player who dislikes him
10/12/25 05:00Back in the days when Jamie Carragher was transitioning from footballer to pundit, he was given some advice from another sportsman in that space that he perhaps hasn't forgotten.
The lesson Arne Slot must learn from Pep Guardiola and Man City to deal with Mohamed Salah's selfish rant, the only winner from farcical World Cup draw and why Ruben Amorim can have NO more excuses: IAN LADYMAN'S PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND
08/12/25 12:00IAN LADYMAN: It's been a bruising weekend for Liverpool but this could have been a lot worse. They could have lost Mo Salah for nothing last summer.
Mohamed Salah's astonishing Liverpool statement absolutely stinks, writes IAN LADYMAN - he has brought his own Anfield legacy into question with this selfish, self-defeating strop
06/12/25 09:15IAN LADYMAN: Timing is everything for a goal scorer and from Mo Salah this couldn't be worse. As such, it absolutely stinks.
Leeds 3-3 Liverpool: Arne Slot sees his house of cards fall down again as hosts fight back to heap pressure on beleaguered boss
06/12/25 08:09IAN LADYMAN: When he saw his goalkeeper Alisson Becker half come for the ball and then change his mind, Slot must have suspected his house of cards was about to fall once again.
Leeds vs Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Latest score and updates as Ao Tanaka snatches dramatic late equaliser with Arne Slot's men throwing away a much-needed win at Elland Road
06/12/25 04:00Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Leeds welcome Liverpool at Elland Road in the Premier League.
No time for a rest! England face nightmare run of FOUR games in just 12 days during hectic 2026 World Cup
06/12/25 09:57England's games will essentially be crammed into a week less because they have been drawn in Group L and will not play game one until six days after the World Cup starts.
Inside the 'toxic' fall-out between Man United and the Class of '92: Why stars like Lisandro Martinez are furious with Paul Scholes, why Nicky Butt still holds a grudge and how the whole thing was driven by a spat over a hotel
06/12/25 01:12The distance between United and some of its most famous sons has become so vast and bitter that Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt recently spoke on a podcast about issues getting match tickets.
Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino are out to prove bigger is better and more always works with the World Cup at the cost of sporting integrity, writes IAN LADYMAN
05/12/25 01:20IAN LADYMAN - COMMENT: The World Cup is still six months away but is already being talked about in terms of numbers. More teams, more games, more days, more money.
Moving from Brentford to Tottenham is a learning curve that must feel like a bungee jump for Thomas Frank. He is saying the wrong words at the wrong time and needs to pick his battles, writes IAN LADYMAN
02/12/25 01:00IAN LADYMAN - COMMENT: The first thing to say is that Thomas Frank was right. For Spurs fans to mock and boo their own goalkeeper during Sunday's game was utterly self-defeating.
Enzo Maresca's distasteful Chelsea players need to grow up, stats that shame Lucas Paqueta - and naming season's STRANGEST signing at £20m: IAN LADYMAN on my Premier League Weekend
01/12/25 12:00IAN LADYMAN: The way his players rolled around on the turf at the Bridge, it's hard to tell who is really hurt, who is a little bit hurt and who just needs to grow up a bit.
West Ham 0-2 Liverpool: Alexander Isak FINALLY bags first Reds goal - as Arne Slot's major selection calls pay off to banish recent woes
30/11/25 04:40IAN LADYMAN: Arne Slot walked slowly towards the Liverpool supporters, acknowledged them with a wave and a thumbs up and then folded his blue mac over his left arm and strode down the tunnel.
West Ham vs Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Latest score, team news and updates as Alexander Isak scores his first top-flight goal in red before Cody Gakpo adds to their tally
30/11/25 12:30Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for Sunday's Premier League games including West Ham vs Liverpool, Nottingham Forest vs Brighton and Aston Villa vs Wolves.
Match of the Day pundits ranked: Struggling Wayne Rooney doesn't make the top five, ex-keeper comes out on top and the former England star who is missing his mate Gary Lineker
29/11/25 09:45I set tongues wagging in this week's My Premier League Weekend column, in which I stated that Wayne Rooney does not make the top five current pundits on Match of the Day.
Liverpool thought Arne Slot was building a new dynasty - he will soon be in a deck chair if he can't fix this mess but is retaining a poker face - IAN LADYMAN'S verdict from crunch press conference
27/11/25 06:47IAN LADYMAN: The wind whipped hard outside Liverpool 's training ground today. Whether it's the type capable of blowing a man out of a door remains to be seen.
Mikel Arteta advierte que sus Gunners pueden MEJORAR en un mensaje a sus rivales después de que el Arsenal destrozara el récord de imbatibilidad del Bayern de Múnich
27/11/25 09:19IAN LADYMAN EN LOS EMIRATOS: Los goles de Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke y Garbriel Martinelli sirvieron al Arsenal para barrer al Bayern y poner fin a una racha sin perder del conjunto alemán.Mikel Arteta warns his flying Gunners can get BETTER in ominous message to rivals after Arsenal shattered Bayern Munich's unbeaten record
26/11/25 11:12IAN LADYMAN AT THE EMIRATES: Goals from Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke and Garbriel Martinelli helped Arsenal sweep Bayern aside and end a run without defeat for the German side.
Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich: Gunners shred Germans' cloak of invincibility as Mikel Arteta teaches Vincent Kompany a lesson with statement Champions League win
26/11/25 10:17IAN LADYMAN: Beating a meek and mild Tottenham in the north London derby is one thing, downing a hot and hungry Bayern Munich three days later quite another.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich - Champions League RECAP: All the reaction as Manuel Neuer howler gifts Gabriel Martinelli goal after Noni Madueke and Jurrien Timber strikes while PSG survive scare against Tottenham
26/11/25 06:00Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the scores and updates as Arsenal hosted Bayern Munich at the Emirates and Tottenham took on PSG at Parc des Princes in the Champions League.
FIFA's shameless rule-bending for Cristiano Ronaldo proves beyond doubt what they and their ridiculous president Gianni Infantino really want from next summer's World Cup - and two identical cases that prove their utter hypocrisy, writes IAN LADYMAN
26/11/25 12:00A little more than six months out from their vainglorious, overblown and increasingly ugly World Cup, FIFA have embarrassed themselves already.
Thomas Frank looked bewildered after Tottenham's dreadful derby drubbing, writes IAN LADYMAN - under-siege Spurs boss MUST discover his team's identity or he risks ending up like his predecessors
24/11/25 07:02IAN LADYMAN: There was no getting away from it. Tottenham looked for all the world as though they had come to roll over and they did.
Why Wayne Rooney is struggling as a pundit, Man United fans' views on Arne Slot are absurd - and screaming Pep Guardiola must be charged: IAN LADYMAN on My Premier League Weekend
24/11/25 12:20Liverpool are in desperate trouble but it would be an awful lot worse if they were to get rid of Arne Slot. The notion is absurd.
Arsenal vs Tottenham ANALYSIS: The lesson Thomas Frank must learn quickly, how Mikel Arteta got his biggest call spot on - and why Richarlison is not the answer for Spurs despite his wonder goal
23/11/25 07:41IAN LADYMAN AT THE EMIRATES: Here, Daily Mail Sport's Football Editor looks at four of the biggest talking points from an intriguing derby day in north London.
Arsenal vs Tottenham - Premier League RECAP: Gunners take huge stride in title race as Eberechi Eze's sensational hat-trick against woeful rivals sends leaders six points clear at the top
23/11/25 03:05Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal welcome Tottenham to the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League.
'Arsene Wenger hated getting beat by Tony at Stoke - he just moaned all the time... psychologically, coming to the Britannia seemed too much for them': Tony Pulis and Mick McCarthy on battles with Arsenal and the return of the long throw
21/11/25 12:00We meet in a cafe in north London, about half a mile away from the stadium where set-pieces and long throws are suddenly back in vogue. Have Arsenal really reinvented the wheel, then?
The stars who have staked their claim, why Ruben Amorim has to hit the ground running and the player with the most to prove before January: Our experts discuss the big Premier League talking points
19/11/25 10:31Daily Mail Sport experts Lewis Steele, Riath Al-Samarrai, Kieran Gil, Isaan Khan and Ian Ladyman sat down to discuss the big talking points ahead of Premier League return.
Thomas Tuchel le dice a Trent Alexander-Arnold que el sorprendente descartado de la Premier League está 'por delante' de él para el puesto en el Mundial: el entrenador planea visitar Madrid para mantener conversaciones
18/11/25 02:42Thomas Tuchel dice que considerará viajar al Real Madrid para hablar con Trent Alexander-Arnold sobre sus perspectivas en Inglaterra.
Our experts pick their England squad for the World Cup: The Trent Alexander-Arnold dilemma, a surprise call-up for a Man United star - and the wildcard chosen with Jude Bellingham left at home
17/11/25 11:01While Thomas Tuchel has time on his side, Daily Mail's England reporters have put together their own 26-man World Cup squads. Who do they think should be included?Thomas Tuchel tells Trent Alexander-Arnold surprise Premier League cast-off is 'ahead' of him for World Cup place: Manager plans visit to Madrid for talks
17/11/25 07:00Thomas Tuchel says he will consider travelling to Real Madrid to talk to Trent Alexander-Arnold about his England prospects.
England's most dangerous player in 2-0 win over Albania, Thomas Tuchel's sharp U-turn - and the star he will be keeping a close eye on ahead of the World Cup, writes IAN LADYMAN
16/11/25 08:14IAN LADYMAN: So Thomas Tuchel 's England have the perfect score they wanted from eight games of World Cup qualifying. Eight wins and eight clean sheets.
Albania vs England - World Cup qualifiers RECAP: Three Lions complete flawless campaign
16/11/25 03:30Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as England travel to Albania for their final World Cup qualifier game.
Thomas Tuchel is a compelling, fascinating and resolute leader who handled Jude Bellingham superbly, writes IAN LADYMAN - it's time he got the credit he deserves
16/11/25 07:00IAN LADYMAN IN TIRANA: When he's found himself tiring of the traffic in his adopted London home, Thomas Tuchel has been known to peddle through the West End on a Boris bike.
Thomas Tuchel elogia al 'excelente' Phil Foden después de jugar con él en un nuevo papel sorpresa contra Serbia, días después de decirle a la estrella del Man City que NO PUEDE jugar en el mismo equipo con Jude Bellingham y Harry Kane
14/11/25 08:48Phil Foden ha estado al margen de la selección inglesa esta temporada, pero culminó una impresionante media hora dando una asistencia en el gol de Eberechi Eze contra Serbia.
Why Marcus Rashford should start at the World Cup, Thomas Tuchel's Harry Kane problem - and the Cole Palmer conundrum: IAN LADYMAN on England's big issues after Serbia win
14/11/25 08:10Daily Mail Sport's IAN LADYMAN was at Wembley on Thursday night to gives his verdict on England's 2-0 win over Serbia, with next summer's World Cup finals drawing ever near.Thomas Tuchel lauds 'excellent' Phil Foden after playing him in a surprise new role against Serbia - days after telling Man City star he CANNOT play in same team with Jude Bellingham and England captain Harry Kane
13/11/25 11:04Phil Foden has been on the outside of the England picture this season but topped an impressive half an hour by setting up Eberechi Eze's last minute goal against Serbia.
England vs Serbia - World Cup qualifiers RECAP: Eberechi Eze seals victory for Three Lions
13/11/25 06:31Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as England host Serbia at Wembley in a World Cup qualifier game.
Thomas Tuchel leaves TWO England players out of his squad to face Serbia - robbing one World Cup hopeful of his big chance to impress at Wembley
13/11/25 11:07Thomas Tuchel can only select 23 for the game under UEFA rules and had picked a 25-player squad for the double header against Serbia and Albania.
England's new secret weapon revealed: Thomas Tuchel's stars seek World Cup advantage with 'mind-altering' SHOES - as scientists claim footwear improves mental sharpness and focus in meetings
12/11/25 07:00Thomas Tuchel 's squad have been spotted wearing Nike's new 'Mind001' shoes that the national team's sponsor says can boost a player's mental sharpness.
Thomas Tuchel says he knows EIGHT of his England starting XI for the World Cup... this is what it means for Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and the battle for No 10, writes IAN LADYMAN
12/11/25 07:00IAN LADYMAN: Tuchel didn't demure when it was put to him on Wednesday that he knows eight of the eleven players he hopes will start for him next summer.
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NFL star Puka Nacua says he's got a date with Sydney Sweeney after publicly flirting with actress
After declaring he wanted to take her skydiving
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EXCLUSIVECardi B's NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs makes his feelings clear on Bad Bunny's halftime show
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Patriots star disgusts NFL fans by going barefoot to Super Bowl's opening night
The eccentric wide receiver has never been one for wearing shoes
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Ahead of what could be a controversial Super Bowl in the Bay Area
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Experiencing something different: a Sunday off
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Seahawks and Patriots stars arrive in California as they prepare to go to battle in the Super Bowl
The NFL's biggest week has officially begun
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Caitlin Clark sends basketball fans wild as she shines on NBC debut before Knicks-Lakers showdown
WNBA star swapped the court for the camera
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Inside Lewis Hamilton's relationship history amid new Kim Kardashian romance
From Nicole Scherzinger to Rihanna and MULTIPLE supermodels
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FedEx slammed for losing U.S. Olympic ice dancer's costumes just one week before Milan games start
Misplaced vital piece of her equipment
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Phil Mickelson forced to withdraw from LIV Golf due to 'family health matter' in latest blow for Saudi tour
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Travis Kelce's ex Kayla Nicole teams up with R&B icon Toni Braxton to take another dig at NFL star and Taylor Swift
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Tom Brady leaves fans swooning with glimpse at his incredible physique
Commitment to peak performance remains as relentless as ever
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Cardi B's ruthless message to NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs just days before his first Super Bowl
Has reportedly set strict boundaries
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Shocking moment Jarrell Miller's hair piece falls off as he gets pummeled in the head
Before he throws it into the crowd in chaotic scenes
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NFL players battle for Sydney Sweeney's attention on social media
The Hollywood star has been in the news after launching her lingerie line
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Stephen A. Smith gives passionate defense of Don Lemon after his arrest
ESPN star tells critics they 'don't support the First Amendment'
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How Jordon Hudson plans to recruit Tom Brady for her revenge on Hall of Fame over shock Bill Belichick snub
Furious response
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Tom Brady's Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians to have open heart surgery in shock health update
The 73-year-old won a Super Bowl in 2021
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Friend reveals Lindsey Vonn's request after being airlifted to hospital with injury that may ruin Olympic dream
Worrying scenes
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Move over, Patrick! Brittany Mahomes awarded prestigious honor for her own sporting career
The Chiefs quarterback has been outshone
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Tragedy as champion bodybuilder dead at 38 with devastated wife sharing heartbreaking message
Horrifying details of his death emerge
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NFL star Puka Nacua shoots his shot with Sydney Sweeney after Hollywood star launches lingerie line
It's a very bold move, made in public!
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Hulk Hogan's Florida mansion to go on sale for $11million
Just six months after the WWE icon had a heart attack there before his death
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New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch breaks his silence after DOJ emails revealed 'terrible' Jeffrey Epstein found women for him
Speaks out
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EXCLUSIVEUrban Meyer on close friend Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub, hiring a young Mike Vrabel
And what 'nut job' Dave Portnoy is really like
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Sha'Carri Richardson seen pleading with police as bodycam footage emerges of arrest for 'driving over 100mph'
Begged cops for mercy
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Brooks Koepka's wife claps back at troll after sharing bikini photos
After Koepka's shock decision to leave LIV Golf and make a dramatic return to the PGA Tour.
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Trump hints at Super Bowl pick as he brushes off feud with NFL owner at Melania movie premiere
After falling out of January 6 riots at Capitol Hill
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Josh Allen reveals how he is preparing for wife Hailee Steinfeld's due date with QB set to juggle being a new dad with the NFL season
After playoffs blow
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German bobsledder reveals her Olympic dreams are funded by OnlyFans profits: 'That's the downside'
Faced with task of funding much of her own training
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Charles Barkley blasts NBC over interview controversy with former friend Michael Jordan
Did little to repair his relationship with icon
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Long-time ESPN host Chris Fowler stuns fans with his post-surgery body by deadlifting 360 pounds at age 63
Defying his age with grueling gym workouts
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EXCLUSIVEBill Belichick and Jordon Hudson 'engagement' whisper swirls
Hall-of-Fame snub could lead to wedding bells for Bill
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Lamar Odom checks into rehab after his arrest on DUI charge as spokeswoman says he is 'taking responsibility'
Odom refocuses on his sobriety
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Boxer Gervonta Davis finally arrested after weeks-long manhunt over strip club domestic violence allegations
Baltimore native's legal issues continue
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LeBron James is introduced in Cleveland for possibly the last time before Lakers star tears up during tribute
Was this his last game in Cleveland?
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Serena Williams brazenly flaunts body transformation in Super Bowl ad for weight loss drug after sparking fury
But critics are upset about injection drug
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Man who threatened to shoot Kelce and Mahomes at Morgan Wallen concert files motion to dismiss
Social media post back in August 2024
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Outrage as football Hall of Fame rejects another NFL great after wild Belichick snub
Not in for a second straight year
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Haley Kalil confident her bitter lawsuit with ex-NFL star husband will be thrown out as she cites 'free speech'
After revealing size of his manhood to the world
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NFL quarterback who'd feared he'd torn his ACL gets miraculous news on his recovery
Already made a full recovery
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Portnoy pitches radical plan to get Belichick in Hall of Fame after surprise snub
Could the ingenious plan actually work?
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EXCLUSIVEThe wild truth about my influencer sons, their psycho dad and how lawsuits nearly left them bankrupt - by Jake and Logan Paul's MOM
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LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes lead furious backlash over Bill Belichick's brutal Hall of Fame snub: 'That's impossible and disrespectful!'
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Caitlin Clark lands huge new TV role as injuries stall her WNBA career
The Indiana star has found a new side hustle as she gears up for next season
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Football fans left stunned as NFL-bound quarterback star is revealed to have lied about his height throughout his college career
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NFL fans left divided as NBC's Super Bowl announcers and sideline reporters are revealed
Ahead of the showpiece event next month in Santa Clara
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End of Portnoy's NFL ban comes with crucial condition ahead of his beloved Patriots' Super Bowl
Has long been banned from NFL events
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Gauff rages at Australian Open organizers after her shocking behind-the-scenes meltdown was broadcast to the world
Dumped out in 59 mins
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Dodgers manager wants huge new job after leading LA to back-to-back World Series titles
Targeting glory with a new team altogether
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Chiefs owner reveals his strategy to convince Kelce to return for another NFL season
Has a lot on his plate, including a wedding with Swift this summer
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Shohei Ohtani's beloved dog Decoy awarded rare honor as Dodgers star takes home more awards
At swanky BBWAA Dinner in New York
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Hockey star and his fiancee mourn loss of their unborn baby amid her battle with heart problems
Months after she suffered a near-death scare
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OnlyFans model sparks rumors she's dating Packers star... just weeks after being linked to his bitter Bears rival
With recent images
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Paul Pierce hit with paternity lawsuit as woman demands court make basketball legend take a DNA test
Claims Celtics great us dad to her unborn child
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NFL fans force ESPN analyst to confront her humiliating pre-season prediction about the Seattle Seahawks
As they celebrated team's 31-27 victory over Rams
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EXCLUSIVE'I yelled at God to send me to hell': NFL star's celestial journey saved him from suicide
Here's what brought him back from the brink
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Leerdam flaunts her incredible figure as she steps into hot tub with fiance Paul in a skimpy black bikini
Set to compete in the Winter Olympics
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Stunned NFL fans rage as Shedeur is awarded 'undeserved' end of season honor
Was a third-string quarterback for much of his rookie season
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Stephen A. blasted for giving 'worst NFL take ever' that even left his ESPN colleague embarrassed
Might be his most outlandish claim yet
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Stunning twist of fate that saw Brittany leave Patrick Mahomes weeks after he was drafted by the Chiefs...
Crazy story that has rarely been told
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Tom Brady leaves NFL viewers in awe of his stunning $650,000 watch
The seven-time Super Bowl winner's latest breathtaking timepiece
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NFL fans slam 'annoying' Cardi B as she celebrates wildly after boyfriend Stefon Diggs' Patriots reach Super Bowl
Did not go down well
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Drake Maye and wife Ann Michael share loving embrace after he sealed Super Bowl spot
The signal caller sealed his spot in the Super Bowl in just his second season
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Livvy Dunne steals the show on boyfriend Paul Skenes' big night
With stunning appearance in a jaw-dropping red dress at the annual MLB awards
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Daredevil Honnold reveals 'embarrassing' fee he was paid to climb 101-story Taiwan skyscraper live on Netflix
Didn't wear a harness
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Odom is spotted in Vegas bar days after DUI arrest as concern mounts for ex-NBA star
Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband was seen at C3 Lounge just off the Strip
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Arsenal vs Chelsea - Carabao Cup semi-final LIVE: Latest score, team news and updates as Blues look to...
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Former France star labels Liverpool as 'suckers' who have 'lost their minds' over decision to sign £60m...
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Former Man United star Brandon Williams - once sentenced to 14 months after dangerous driving charge -...
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Man United Confidential: Revealed: Big-money deadline day transfer weighed-up, Casemiro's next move, the...
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Police SHUT DOWN major UK-based illegal streaming network used for Premier League football - and make string...
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Sandro Tonali's transfer denial unpacked: The reasons why deadline-day drama should not be ignored but it's...
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How ITV plan to blow low-budget BBC and their work-from-home World Cup plans out of the water: Laura Woods...
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How Harry Brook unlocked a formula for World Cup success after 'awesome' Sri Lanka win - and why two...
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Crystal Palace weigh up knee surgery for Jean-Philippe Mateta as France striker bids to be fit for World Cup...
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Football chiefs to vote on drastic new measures to clamp down on time-wasting by goalkeepers and during...
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How Liverpool beat Chelsea in the race to sign 'big gem' Jeremy Jacquet, why it wasn't about money, why...
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CRAIG HOPE lifts the lid on Newcastle's transfer plans - and issues a big warning on Sandro Tonali, who is...
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What Liverpool do next: LEWIS STEELE on plans to sign in two positions in the summer along with Jeremy...
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The 10 breakout stars set to light up the Six Nations: From the French wonder wings with pace to burn and...
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Russia could RETURN to the Olympics: Games chiefs hint country banned since invasion of Ukraine may soon be...
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Revealed: Why Everton winger Dwight McNeil's £20m transfer to Crystal Palace COLLAPSED - as the Toffees...
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Footballer's daughter to footballer's wife! Man United flop Donny van de Beek is marrying an Arsenal...
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Tennis player forced to RETIRE from his match after slicing the ball into his own EYE
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Inside the sad decline of Kalvin Phillips: The problem at Man City from day one, being a 'foodie' and the...
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Lindsey Vonn, 41, reveals she WILL compete in Winter Olympics... despite being airlifted to hospital with a...
- Turning Point USA announces star-studded lineup for its rival Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny backlash
- NFL chief Roger Goodell addresses Bad Bunny's scathing ICE criticism at the Grammys days before his Super Bowl show
- New poll reveals how NFL players really feel about Bad Bunny performing in the Super Bowl halftime show
- Everyone applauded Billie Eilish's anti-ICE speech at the Grammys except me... then A-list stars reached out one-by-one
- Savannah Guthrie set to pull out of Winter Olympics coverage as mom Nancy remains missing
- Sexually explicit emails sent by former NASCAR star who was married to Jeffrey Epstein's 'key lieutenant' are revealed in latest shocking release
- NFL star Puka Nacua says he's got a date with Sydney Sweeney after publicly flirting with actress
- Firm behind horrific Super Bowl merch blasted for its 'pathetic' explanation to Patriots and Seahawks fans
- Cardi B's NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs makes his feelings clear on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show
- 'Classless' hockey team blasted for teasing cancer survivor with $1million charity donation in 'impossible' game
- Lindsey Vonn, 41, reveals she WILL compete in Winter Olympics... despite being airlifted to hospital with a ruptured ACL four days ago
- The unfinished Winter Olympics: Just one day before events begin, photos expose how the Games looks like giant construction site with schools forced to close and ice rinks made too small!
- NFL finally breaks its silence after DOJ files showed Jeffrey Epstein found young women for Giants co-owner Steve Tisch
- Fury as new pro-ICE billboards create tension in San Francisco hotspot ahead of the Super Bowl
- Tragedy as three teenage hockey players are killed after collision with truck on their way to practice
- Fan favorite Super Bowl WAG shows off her ripped abs before heading to San Francisco
- More Hall of Fame shame as Patriots owner Robert Kraft is snubbed too... a week on from fury at Bill Belichick's omission
- Nikki Bella, 42, seemingly confirms Cooper DeJean, 22, romance as she gets heckled by WWE fans
- Tom Brady reveals why he WON'T be supporting the New England Patriots on Super Bowl Sunday
- Man United stars Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte and Senne Lammens form new friendship group as they dine out with their girlfriends after win over Fulham
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