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• Why Arsenal are struggling AGAIN in January: Bukayo Saka's worrying stats, why 'Set-piece FC' tag is now a burden, how the fans are making things worse and the one glaring problem that still hasn't been solved27 January 2026, 2:00 am
  Arsenal appear to be once again fully committed to Dry January. It's becoming an annual problem, the time of year when the title jitters creep in and their results start to suffer, writes ISAAN KHAN.
  
• Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League suffer major drop in latest supercomputer prediction after 3-2 defeat by Michael Carrick's Man United27 January 2026, 1:35 am
  The Gunners had the chance to go seven points clear at the top of the table with a win but Matheus Cunha's 87th-minute winner ensured the victory went to Michael Carrick's side on Sunday.
  
• Jamie Carragher picks his England World Cup squad: Kobbie Mainoo and Jordan Henderson are IN - with an ex-Liverpool star as his wildcard - but there's no room for £112m Arsenal duo or six-time Premier League winner27 January 2026, 12:14 am
  Thomas Tuchel will name his squad following the March international break, which will give him his final chance to see his squad before naming his selection for this summer's tournament.
  
• Portsmouth ball boy, 16, suffers hearing loss and is left 'shaken up' after flashbang detonates during derby clash with Southampton - as his mother opens up on impact of incident26 January 2026, 11:36 pm
  TARA ANSON-WALSH: A 16-year-old Portsmouth ball boy has been left unable to hear in one ear after a missile thrown from the stands exploded nearby during Sunday's fiery south coast derby.
  
• Everton 1-1 Leeds: Toffees fans may have feared Dominic Calvert-Lewin's return but they left hailing their new goal king, writes LEWIS STEELE26 January 2026, 11:15 pm
  LEWIS STEELE AT HILL DICKINSON STADIUM: The script was written for Calvert-Lewin to return to Everton and leave the fans rueing his summer exit. But it was Thierno Barry who had the last laugh.
  
• 'Why did they fight us?' Family of former Leeds and Man United star Gordon McQueen hit out at 'scared' FA after coroner finds heading footballs contributed to his death26 January 2026, 11:07 pm
  IAN HERBERT: The family of Gordon McQueen on Monday questioned why the Football Association 'fought' them during an inquest into the former Scotland international's death.
  
• Everton vs Leeds - Premier League RECAP: Latest score and updates as hosts score late equaliser to earn a point26 January 2026, 10:32 pm
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates Leeds travelled to Merseyside to take on Everton with the aim of pulling away from the relegation zone.
  
• Gary Neville reveals reasons behind Man United's 'remarkable' transformation after sacking Ruben Amorim - and admits he has been 'blown away' by Michael Carrick26 January 2026, 9:35 pm
  Carrick claimed his second big victory in as many games after being installed as United's head coach until the end of the season with a 3-2 away win over Arsenal on Sunday.
  
• Jamie Carragher tells Arne Slot he 'doesn't have a leg to stand on' if Liverpool fail to qualify for the Champions League - and gives worrying assessment of his team26 January 2026, 9:17 pm
  The reigning Premier League champions find themselves in sixth place after falling to defeat against Bournemouth on Saturday evening, and are two points off Man United in fourth.
  
• West Ham agree to sell wantaway Lucas Paqueta to Flamengo in £36m deal - WITHOUT taking him back on loan for the rest of the season26 January 2026, 7:51 pm
  The clubs are ironing out payment structure on the £36million transfer and the deal will be formalised in writing in the next 24 hours.
  
• Nottingham Forest target England star - as 'big fan' Sean Dyche hopes to persuade him to join relegation battle at the City Ground26 January 2026, 7:18 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: Dyche has been a big fan of the England star for some time. He scored one of the great goals to be disallowed by VAR, a volley against Dyche's Everton in 2023.
  
• Celtic appeal Trusty red card, latest on Rangers' hunt for a striker, James Tavernier on title fight and Hearts new boy's fitness battle: SCOTTISH SPORT UPDATE26 January 2026, 7:11 pm
  The transfer window is open and all eyes are on the top three in the Scottish Premiership as they gear up for a thrilling title battle. Here are today's developments from Daily Mail Sport...
  
• Nottingham Forest submit £35m bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta - with Crystal Palace holding out for higher offer in order to find replacement26 January 2026, 6:59 pm
  The Eagles have had a tough January, having signed only Brennan Johnson, and losing Marc Guehi to Manchester City, while and Oliver Glasner has revealed he will soon depart too.
  
• Unless Celtic bring in three or four new signings, Martin O'Neill will do well to secure a second-placed finish let alone first... they have ONE week to save their season!26 January 2026, 5:36 pm
  In contrast to Hearts' approach, how would one describe Celtic's readiness to cope with the personnel problems that have invariably come their way? They are anything but agile in this regard.
  
• Sky Sports must take Roy Keane off Man United matches. His lazy, personal, bitter agenda over Michael Carrick is embarrassing - and we have the receipts, writes NATHAN SALT26 January 2026, 5:31 pm
  In the aftermath of the 3-2 win over Arsenal on Sunday, Keane was dismissing the prospect of Carrick becoming the next permanent United boss, even if they finish in the top four this season.