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Premier League LIVE: Brighton vs West Ham and Ipswich Town vs Newcastle headline 3pm games as Eddie Howe's men chase down Champions League spot
26/04/25 12:30
Follow Mail Sport's coverage of the 3pm Premier League fixtures for the latest score, team news and updates from Brighton vs West Ham, Ipswich Town vs Newcastle, Wolves vs Leicester City and Southampton vs Fulham....read
Jamie Vardy bows out as Leicester City's greatest ever player and the undisputed wind-up king, writes JAMES SHARPE
24/04/25 09:30JAMES SHARPE: it is not every day that you go to a football match and end up with an Oscar in your hands. But then it's not every day that a story like Vardy 's comes around.
Graham Potter tells Niclas Fullkrug to air his frustrations in private after extraordinary X-rated post-match rant taking aim at West Ham team-mates
24/04/25 02:44German striker Fullkrug delivered a post-match rant following West Ham's draw against Southampton, accusing his side of not having the 'motivation' to push for an equaliser
Revealed: How Crystal Palace can help Arsenal lock down counter kings PSG in the Champions League
22/04/25 09:30JAMES SHARPE: Mikel Arteta knows he cannot afford to look past Crystal Palace while the minds of many Gunners fans are already on the Champions League and PSG next week.
Jamie Vardy issues X-rated apology to Leicester fans after their relegation from the Premier League... as he admits 'embarrassment' at the Foxes' dismal season
21/04/25 04:34The Foxes' spot in the Championship for next season was confirmed at the weekend on the back of their 1-0 defeat by Liverpool , meaning they will return to the second division after just one year.
Southampton starlet Tyler Dibling says he's trying to stay focused amid Man United links and reveals Aaron Ramsdale jokes about his £100m price tag
20/04/25 09:30Tyler Dibling is doing his best to block out talk of a £100million move to Manchester United - but Southampton team-mate Aaron Ramsdale isn't making it easy.
Niclas Fullkrug echoes views of West Ham fans with X-rated rant as Graham Potter faces a huge summer to overhaul Premier League's joint-oldest squad, writes JAMES SHARPE
20/04/25 11:37How easy it would have been for a player to shuffle to the microphone after letting a team like the Saints, one that's been bottom for 170 days and counting, and reel out the old lines.
How to secure Premier League survival as a promoted club: With the three newcomers set for the WORST effort ever, this is the secret to successfully mixing it with the big boys - THE SHARPE END
20/04/25 01:00THE SHARPE END: All this has led to the question: is this the worst Premier League bottom three of all time? That's the easy bit: yes.
Extraordinary moment angry West Ham star Niclas Fullkrug fumes 'we were S***' in X-rated interview after draw against Southampton
19/04/25 06:20The German striker said the Hammers players 'didn't have the ability or the motivation' to push up after Jarrod Bowen had given the hosts the lead at the London Stadium.
Southampton AVOID unwanted new record with late strike at West Ham... as boo boys voice their concerns with Graham Potter's search for a win stretching to SEVEN games
19/04/25 03:55WEST HAM 1-1 SOUTHAMPTON - JAMES SHARPE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Ring the church bells at St Mary's, sound the ship horns in the docks.
Everton vs Man City - Premier League: Relive the action as late strikes help Pep Guardiola's side, plus Southampton inch closer to avoiding record books
19/04/25 12:30Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Everton host Manchester City at Goodison Park in the Premier League.
How flamboyant Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike recovered from 'mental weakness' to become one of Europe's hottest young strikers - and how much he could really cost Arsenal and Liverpool this summer, writes JAMES SHARPE
17/04/25 01:00JAMES SHARPE: It took Hugo Ekitike just six minutes to show the rest of Europe why he's one of the most wanted young strikers on the continent.
UEFA consider changing controversial rule for next season's European competitions with Arsenal suffering under current format
14/04/25 11:39JAMES SHARPE: Current rules of the revamped competitions mean that teams that finished in the top eight are only guaranteed to play the pivotal second legs at home in the last 16.
Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
14/04/25 06:08EXCLUSIVE: councillors back in Northern Ireland will hold talks on Monday night over how to mark McIlroy's historic achievement.
Fired-up Ollie Watkins stakes claim to start for Aston Villa in crunch PSG Champions League quarter-final second leg after superb goalscoring cameo during 3-0 win at Southampton
13/04/25 09:30Ollie Watkins charged towards the Aston Villa fans, punching his chest and roaring at the top of his lungs, sliding on his knees before his team-mates engulfed him.
Has football become too robotic? THE SHARPE END provides compelling evidence for this week's big debate by delving into facts, figures and fiction
12/04/25 04:01This week, we have been mostly talking about robots. Premier League players as emotionless androids, incapable of independent thought and unable to break free of their programming.
Southampton 0-3 Aston Villa: Unai Emery's side move into Champions League spots despite Aaron Ramsdale's penalty heroics as three late goals see off rock-bottom Saints
12/04/25 03:59JAMES SHARPE AT ST MARY'S: After watching his Aston Villa team-mates plug away for over an hour, it took Ollie Watkins just seven minutes to get the job done.
Nottingham Forest vs Everton - Premier League RECAP: Nuno Espirito Santo's side look to bounce back from Villa loss plus updates from the other 3pm games
12/04/25 12:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from Premier League for Nottingham Forest vs Everton, Southampton vs Aston Villa and Brighton vs Leicester City.
West Ham boss Graham Potter hopeful Niclas Fullkrug will be fit to make his first start in three months against Liverpool after returning from long-term injury layoff
11/04/25 04:28Graham Potter admits West Ham still need to assess Niclas Fullkrug's fitness before deciding if he can make his first start since January at Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Why Niclas Fullkrug can be the No 9 West Ham need to take them forward after a difficult debut season, writes JAMES SHARPE
06/04/25 09:30JAMES SHARPE: Niclas Fullkrug is a throwback to the old-fashioned striker, a 6ft 2in German with his broad shoulders and missing front tooth - and just what West Ham need to take them forward.
THE SHARPE END: The 'dreadful' numbers that show Premier League goalkeepers are getting WORSE... so, what is to blame?
05/04/25 04:00THE SHARPE END: Onana's two years at United has been littered with mistakes, like when he charged out of his goal to hand Ipswich an early goal in February
West Ham 2-2 Bournemouth: Evanilson's brace ensures the spoils are shared... as Cherries extend winless streak to six
05/04/25 03:58JAMES SHARPE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: For the final few minutes, those inside the London Stadium experienced a feeling long believed lost around these parts - a bit of excitement.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton - Premier League RECAP: Action and reaction as M23 derby descends into red card chaos... while Wolves fight back against relegation rivals Ipswich
05/04/25 12:35Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the action from Saturday's 3pm games including Crystal Palace vs Brighton, West Ham vs Bournemouth and Ipswich Town vs Wolves.
An evening with Paolo Di Canio: Being attacked by his own team-mates, shoving referees, Nazi salutes, grandchildren ...and managing West Ham
03/04/25 04:00It is two hours before Paolo Di Canio is due on stage but already the car park at the Loddon Valley leisure centre in Reading is at bursting point.
Wolves 1-0 West Ham: Jorgen Strand Larsen's first half strike steers hosts further away from relegation zone
01/04/25 08:41WOLVES 1-0 WEST HAM - JAMES SHARPE AT MOLINEUX: Unpack the flip-flops and Bermuda shorts, get out the bucket and spade. Wolves are on their way to the beach and Premier League survival.
Arsenal vs Fulham - Premier League: RECAP as Bukayo Saka SCORES just seven minutes into his return after Gunners suffered another injury blow
01/04/25 05:00Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the score, team news and updates as Arsenal hosted Fulham at the Emirates, whole West Ham travelled to Molineux to face Wolves in the Premier League.
Revealed: Lucas Paqueta is struggling to bear the burden of his ongoing betting trial with West Ham star a doubt to play this week as his career hangs in the balance
31/03/25 09:30West Ham are leaving it to Lucas Paqueta to decide if he feels up to playing against Wolves on Tuesday night in what would be a first appearance since his FA spot-fixing trial began.
No wonder Man City rebuffed Chelsea's interest in Nico O'Reilly, writes JAMES SHARPE, as the local lad who once led the club to U10 and U11 glory looks set to be the face of Pep Guardiola's first-team rebuild
31/03/25 06:00JAMES SHARPE: It was fitting, in many ways, that it should be this young face of City's new generation that turned the game on its head and Guardiola's side into the beast of old.
Pep Guardiola claims Man City rediscovered their 'heart and soul' in Bournemouth win - as he singles out one star among 'legendary' squad
30/03/25 09:08JAMES SHARPE: Pep Guardiola believes his legendary Manchester City players rediscovered their 'heart and soul' to secure their place in a seventh successive FA Cup semi.
Bournemouth players must put FA Cup heartbreak behind them and push for Europe, insists manager Andoni Iraola
30/03/25 08:55Iraola says Bournemouth must pick themselves up quickly from the disappointment of a 'missed opportunity' to reach their first-ever FA Cup semi-final if they are to fulfil their Euro dreams.
Bournemouth vs Manchester City - FA Cup RECAP: Pep's subs make big impact as comeback win books semi-final to keep their only chances of a trophy this season alive
30/03/25 03:00Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Bournemouth host Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup at Vitality Stadium.
Why Bournemouth are Man City's kryptonite and how manager Andoni Iraola's style can beat Pep Guardiola AGAIN ahead of FA Cup quarter-final
29/03/25 05:00JAMES SHARPE: The sands are shifting and it was Bournemouth's name that was at the front of Pep's mind when he admitted his grip on the game might be starting to loosen.
Nuno Espirito Santo slams FA Cup scheduling as Nottingham Forest boss admits he is 'concerned' about Chris Wood injury ahead of Brighton clash
28/03/25 10:30Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says he cannot understand why clubs are being forced to play huge FA Cup ties so soon after an international break.
Why England need wingers with chalk on their boots - and how Thomas Tuchel plans to resurrect the dying art of dribbling
23/03/25 02:00THE SHARPE END: For large parts of his first game in charge, this new England looked a lot like the old England. Pass, pass, pass, huff, huff, puff. It will take more than a few training sessions.
How England's latest goalscoring debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly has taken the Premier League by storm at just 18: Already the league's best passer, fixing Arsenal's fatal flaw and the trick that makes his team-mates better too
22/03/25 02:00Lewis-Skelly has now made an impact for the Three Lions, having already impressed despite making just nine Premier League starts for Arsenal. Mail Sport takes a closer look at the youngster.
Jordan Pickford bids to prove he is still England's No 1 under Thomas Tuchel - as he opens up on working with new goalkeeper coach Henrique Hilario
19/03/25 10:30JAMES SHARPE: New manager, new players, new training schedule but here was the same England goalkeeper making the same walk he has done so many times over the past eight years.
Inside Thomas Tuchel's unusual way of working: Those who have seen the good, the bad and the ugly side of the new England boss reveal all
19/03/25 10:30JAMES SHARPE: So far, it's the same story as anyone who has ever worked with Tuchel will tell: a manager obsessed by the details, who agonises over the smallest points.
Jordan Henderson's shock England recall 'a great move', claims Jordan Pickford - as ex-Liverpool captain backed to add leadership to Three Lions
19/03/25 06:00JAMES SHARPE: New England boss Tuchel has been impressed with Henderson since his move to Dutch side Ajax and hailed the 'character, personality and energy that he brings to the team'.
New England star opens up on the north-south divide in Thomas Tuchel's first Three Lions squad... and reveals the fellow northerner he's closest with
18/03/25 10:39JAMES SHARPE: Turns out it's not their new German manager Thomas Tuchel that England players might struggle to understand this week. Chippy tea, a proper brew and the grim weather?
Revealed: The key World Cup message Thomas Tuchel gave to his new England squad... with goalkeeper James Trafford shedding light on the German's inspirational first speech
18/03/25 10:30JAMES SHARPE: The new England boss roused his squad with an inspirational speech on Monday night as they joined up at St George's Park for the first time ahead of their qualifiers.
Why Jordan Pickford's days as England number one might be over, writes JAMES SHARPE - and Burnley's James Trafford might take his place
15/03/25 10:30JAMES SHARPE: In Thomas Tuchel 's eyes, all his England goalkeepers are equal. 'These are the four we think we can build our squad on,' said Tuchel at his squad unveiling on Friday.
Southampton 1-2 Wolves: Jorgen Strand Larsen's double all but ends the relegation battle - and the drop can't come soon enough for sorry Saints, writes JAMES SHARPE
15/03/25 04:55JAMES SHARPE AT ST MARY'S STADIUM: Any hopes that one of the sides might muster some sort of fight to inject even a sliver of jeopardy into the final two months of the season faded.
Manchester City vs Brighton - Premier League RECAP: Seagulls hit back to score leveller in four-goal thriller, Nottingham Forest score THREE quick-fire goals
15/03/25 01:31Relive Mail Sport's live blog of Saturday's 3pm Premier League games including Man City vs Brighton, Everton vs West Ham, Southampton vs Wolves and Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest.
West Ham have the fourth worst home record in the Premier League this season - here's why they've been so poor at the London Stadium, writes JAMES SHARPE
11/03/25 03:58It told you everything about the apathy that runs through the London Stadium these days that the biggest ovation of the night came before the match had even started.
Michail Antonio could play again THIS season as West Ham star makes emotional return to London Stadium for first time since horror crash
10/03/25 09:45JAMES SHARPE: Michail Antonio puffed out his cheeks and turned to face the huge banner being unfurled across the bottom of the Bobby Moore Stand as his name rang around the London Stadium.
West Ham v Newcastle - Premier League RECAP: Toon up to sixth with victory ahead of Carabao Cup final
10/03/25 06:36RECAP Mail Sport's live blog of West Ham vs Newcastle in the Premier League as the Magpies look to gain ground in the race for the top four.
Michail Antonio set for emotional return to West Ham three months on from horror car accident which left fan-favourite fearing for his life
10/03/25 02:11The Hammers striker is still recovering after his horror car crash in December that saw Antonio trapped inside his Ferrari for 45 minutes that left him with a broken leg and lucky to be alive.
VAR can thank Matheus Cunha's red mist for taking spotlight away from offside debacle after taking EIGHT minutes to rule out Bournemouth goal
02/03/25 11:54JAMES SHARPE: You can only imagine how quickly bosses inside Stockley Park sent the work experience lacky out to buy Matheus Cunha a thank you card.
The real truth behind the injury crisis in the Premier League - and the worrying stats which show why something has got to give for players
02/03/25 02:00For as long as Premier League players and managers have air in their lungs, we have heard that top-flight footballers are being pushed beyond their limits. Now Mail Sport has the numbers to prove it.
Bournemouth 1-1 Wolves (5-4 on pens): Cherries seal spot in FA Cup quarter-finals in dramatic shootout after Matheus Cunha sees red for a HEADBUTT
01/03/25 06:00JAMES SHARPE AT VITALITY STADIUM: Bournemouth striker Evanilson had given the Cherries the lead on the half-hour in his first start since fracturing his foot in January.
West Ham 2-0 Leicester: Hammers secure back-to-back victories as Ruud van Nistelrooy's side slump to yet another defeat in relegation battle
27/02/25 09:50JAMES SHARPE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Graham Potter must never have imagined managing West Ham could be as simple and carefree as this.
West Ham vs Leicester City - Premier League: Hammers cruise to second straight win against dismal Foxes as pressure piles on Ruud van Nistelrooy
27/02/25 06:30Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest live score, team news and updates as West Ham host Leicester City in the Premier League at the London stadium.
Brentford 1-1 Everton: David Moyes' side keep up unbeaten run as Jake O'Brien salvages late point following Yoane Wissa's opener
26/02/25 09:26JAMES SHARPE AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: The Toffees could easily have won it too had striker Beto not fluffed three chances when through on goal and failed to beat Mark Flekken.
Man United vs Ipswich - Premier League RECAP: Score and team news as 10-man Red Devils cling on in Old Trafford thriller, while Spurs are beaten by City
26/02/25 05:54Relive Mail Sport's live blog of Manchester United vs Ipswich in the Premier League with updates from Tottenham's clash at home to Manchester City.
How Darwin Nunez became the most wasteful striker in England and the stat which will be worrying the £85m man and Liverpool fans alike
23/02/25 02:00THE SHARPE END: When Liverpool announced the £85million signing of striker Nunez just a day after Erling Haaland joined Man City, it felt like it could be the dawn of a great Premier League rivalry.
Leicester 0-4 Brentford: Foxes fans fume as Ruud van Nistelrooy's side suffer sixth straight home defeat without scoring
21/02/25 10:00JAMES SHARPE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: By the time the third goal went in, the Leicester fans had seen enough. Only half an hour was on the clock but off they trudged, up from their seats.
Leicester City vs Brentford RECAP: Sloppy Foxes are hit for FOUR as home fans head for exit after just 32 minutes with pressure growing on Ruud van Nistelrooy
21/02/25 06:30Re-live Mail Sport's live blog of Leicester City vs Brentford in the Premier League, as the Bees bagged a fourth straight away league win by smashing four past the Foxes.
West Ham hit by Lucas Paqueta blow with star ruled OUT of Arsenal clash as Hammers' injury crisis deepens
20/02/25 04:29Lucas Paqueta will miss West Ham's next two games with an ankle injury as Graham Potter's attacking crisis deepens. He rolled his ankle after a collision with Aaron Wan-Bissaka in training
West Ham are dealt huge injury blow as Lucas Paqueta is forced to withdraw from training ahead of Arsenal trip
18/02/25 07:18JAMES SHARPE: Mail Sport understands the Brazilian was pulled from Tuesday's session at Rush Green and will undergo further tests with the club's medical staff.
Evan Ferguson showed a glimpse of everything West Ham have been missing this season despite loss to Brentford, writes JAMES SHARPE
16/02/25 05:50JAMES SHARPE: It was a wonderful chance for Ferguson to mark his West Ham debut with a goal and level the game but his effort flew straight into the grateful arms of Mark Flekken.
Has Ruben Amorim made Man United worse? JAMES SHARPE examines the system that players are questioning and finds an alarming conclusion for fans
15/02/25 05:00JAMES SHARPE: Amorim is only 20 games into his reign but, as Mail Sport revealed this week, some of his players are already wondering whether a change of plan might be in order.
West Ham 0-1 Brentford: Bees silence misfiring Hammers as Kevin Schade's fourth-minute strike hands new boss Graham Potter back-to-back home defeats
15/02/25 04:59JAMES SHARPE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Thomas Frank's side have become masters of striking quickly while the Hammers have made a habit of slow starts and this was another as Schade bagged winner.
Manchester City vs Newcastle - Premier League: All the reaction as Omar Marmoush downs Magpies, West Ham are defeated while Ipswich frustrate Aston Villa
15/02/25 01:35Follow Mail Sport's live blog of Manchester City vs Newcastle in the Premier League as the Citizens look to bounce back from a last-gasp Champions League loss in midweek at the Etihad.
West Ham boss Graham Potter laughs off idea that Jarrod Bowen could follow in the footsteps of Vinnie Jones after EastEnders cameo
13/02/25 10:54Graham Potter hopes Jarrod Bowen will hold off any plans to follow in the footsteps of footballer-turned-film star Vinnie Jones after his cameo in EastEnders.
West Ham star suffers injury setback after he managed just 45 minutes under Graham Potter - with timeline revealed for £25m man's return
13/02/25 04:17JAMES SHARPE: 'The setback was at the back end of his rehab,' said Potter. 'He just felt something, which is disappointing.'
Watford 0-4 Leeds: Daniel James scores a brace in comprehensive win to see Championship leaders go five points clear at the top as they seek a return to the Premier League
11/02/25 11:36JAMES SHARPE AT VICARAGE ROAD: Another win for Leeds United and another step towards a return to the Premier League for Daniel Farke's side.
Coventry 1-4 Ipswich: Jack Clarke scores brace as the Tractor Boys progress to FA Cup fifth round at the expense of Frank Lampard's side
08/02/25 05:07JAMES SHARPE AT THE CBS ARENA: There will be no repeat of Coventry's semi-final heroics and heartbreak of last year under Mark Robins after Jack Clarke scored twice and set up another.
Why Marcus Rashford and Aston Villa could be the perfect match: From fast breaks to fixing Unai Emery's key problem, this is how he can get his mojo back
08/02/25 05:00THE SHARPE END: How long ago if feels now that the sight of Marcus Rashford bursting forward with the ball at his feet would bring Manchester United supporters to the edge of their seats.
Everton vs Bournemouth - FA Cup RECAP: Cherries triumph at Goodison Park with TWO Premier League clubs crashing out... plus reaction from all the 3pm fourth-round ties
08/02/25 02:01Relive Mail Sport's live blog of Everton vs Bournemouth at Goodison Park plus updates from five other ties in the FA Cup.How Myles Lewis-Skelly took the Premier League by storm at just 18: Already the league's best passer, fixing Arsenal's fatal flaw and the trick that makes his team-mates better too
05/02/25 02:00JAMES SHARPE: Who are you? Erling Haaland asked Arsenal's teenage debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly after John Stones had snatched a dramatic late point for Man City at the Etihad in September.
Who is Andy Irving? West Ham cult hero joined the Hammers two years ago but only made his first start versus Chelsea - now he's a fan favourite
04/02/25 05:23JAMES SHARPE: He's the Scottish midfielder who signed for West Ham from Austria Klagenfurton on deadline day in 2023 but never received an official announcement and was immediately loaned back.
West Ham technical director Tim Steidten LEAVES the club just weeks after Graham Potter's arrival - with huge scrutiny facing Hammers' chief following £130m summer spree
04/02/25 11:21JAMES SHARPE: Mail Sport reported that the German was on his way out of the Hammers after facing scrutiny over the club's summer transfer dealings that saw them splash nearly £130million.
Evan Ferguson opens up on reunion with his former Brighton boss Graham Potter after completing loan move to West Ham
03/02/25 04:54JAMES SHARPE: Hammer boss Potter handed the Brighton striker his debut on the south coast and will work with him once again until the end of the season.
West Ham loanee Carlos Soler is loving life under Graham Potter and hopes to learn from him as he eyes a future career in management... having already won LaLiga on his laptop!
03/02/25 01:20JAMES SHARPE: Soler joined West Ham on the final day of the summer transfer window on loan from PSG, whom he joined in 2022 from Valencia. It took him a while to settle, on and off the pitch.
Transfer Deadline Day RECAP: Host of late deals are announced as Mathys Tel is CONFIRMED, with Axel Disasi's loan switch to Villa one of several Chelsea moves left past deadline
03/02/25 07:30Re-live Mail Sport's live blog of transfer deadline day as Premier League clubs entered the last-chance saloon to complete any deals.
How Graham Potter turned West Ham around in just three weeks: JAMES SHARPE reveals the crucial players' summit, how he's planning to unlock current stars and academy gems... and the trick to get Lucas Paqueta's magic back
03/02/25 02:00JAMES SHARPE: For the first 10 days, Graham Potter couldn't even go home. So chaotic was life as the new West Ham manager that Potter lived out of his hotel room in Stratford.
West Ham boss Graham Potter reveals 'traumatic' Chelsea sacking might be the BEST thing that's ever happened to him ahead of Stamford Bridge return
01/02/25 10:30JAMES SHARPE: West Ham boss Potter returns to the Stamford Bridge dugouts on Monday night for the first time since his 'traumatic' dismissal nearly two years ago just seven months into the job.
What Arsenal REALLY need from a striker... and why long-range target Ollie Watkins would not just replace Kai Havertz - THE SHARPE END
01/02/25 05:00JAMES SHARPE: It's taken a while but, at last, Mikel Arteta has realised he needs a new striker if Arsenal are to win the Premier League - and the man he wanted was Ollie Watkins.
West Ham transfer briefing: Their No1 target in the hunt for a striker - and the injury boost that could save the season
01/02/25 12:00Here, our West Ham expert James Sharpe answers five key questions facing the Hammers before the January transfer window closes on February 3.
West Ham suffer injury blow ahead of Chelsea clash - as Graham Potter provides update on striker search
30/01/25 04:24JAMES SHARPE: West Ham boss Graham Potter has been dealt yet another injury blow with playmaker Lucas Paqueta a doubt for the trip to Chelsea.
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Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
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Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest...
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- Eni Aluko APOLOGISES to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits in shock attack
- Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING in response to critical video shared by Los Blancos' in-house TV channel
- Chris Eubank Jr's weigh-in farce shows Conor Benn showdown is more of a marketing masterpiece than a bona fide brawl, writes JEFF POWELL
- The cheapest ticket going for £675, pubs preparing to be drunk dry and even special edition pies! Mail Sport hits the streets of Liverpool as fans gear up for wild title celebrations to banish Covid memories
- Former Arsenal star admits defeat in addiction battle as he urges other players to 'NOT follow' in his footsteps
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- Patrice Evra calls out Luis Suarez for a CAGE FIGHT, 13 years on from infamous racism row - and Man United legend even says former Liverpool star can BITE him
- Ruben Amorim breaks his silence on Man United's £62.5m move for Matheus Cunha - and reveals he has already decided who will leave this summer
- Chris Eubank Jr reacts to prospect of losing $500k for missing weight by less than one ounce, as Conor Benn warns he has 'no sympathy' and sends message on necklace at final face-off
- Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' in new testimony after ex-girlfriend accused ex-West Ham star of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts' and 'drink her own urine'
- Chris Eubank Jr issues defiant six-word message after failing to make weight for Conor Benn fight - as he reveals BRUTAL reality of weight cutting ahead of title bout
- Wayne Rooney leaves fans in stitches as he fails to find Liverpool and Manchester on a map in 'fascinating' test of his geography skills
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- TNT Sports receive 102 complaints over 'BIASED' commentary by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage in Man United's comeback win over Lyon
- Chris Eubank Jr could NOT have lost more weight, insists Tony Bellew - as he reacts to boxer tipping the scales over the limit ahead of Conor Benn showdown
- Stable boy at the centre of betting controversy to receive winnings on 'one-in-a-million' wager as bookmakers FINALLY agree to payout
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Unai Emery reveals Marcus Rashford is AHEAD of Ollie Watkins in Aston Villa's pecking order as boss outlines new roles for on-loan Man United star
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
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