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• Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund - Champions League LIVE: Latest score and updates on big night for Thomas Frank as Inter face Arsenal after Man City's shock defeat20 January 2026, 8:45 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog from tonight's Champions League fixtures starring Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan vs Arsenal and Bodo/Glimt vs Man City.
  
• Arne Slot insists he is 'really happy' Mohamed Salah is back for misfiring Liverpool after AFCON duty - but remains coy on his relationship with Reds star after their public fall-out20 January 2026, 8:35 pm
  Six weeks ago, it felt like Mohamed Salah was trying to oust Arne Slot as Liverpool head coach by using his explosive words as a power-play.
  
• James McClean 'closes door' on poppy protest controversy: Irishman's family finds 'huge relief' after he quits Wrexham to join hometown club Derry City - and leaves Cheshire home to escape abuse after 15 years in England20 January 2026, 8:31 pm
  The 36-year-old has sealed a dream move from Wrexhamback to his hometown club Derry City, where he first made a name for himself and where he wants to wrap up his career.
  
• This was one of the worst nights of Pep Guardiola's Man City reign, writes JACK GAUGHAN - there are no excuses for a shameful defeat that leaves club's stars with serious questions to answer20 January 2026, 8:26 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: A spot in the top eight now in serious jeopardy, the captain on the night Rodrisent off, Erling Haaland squandering chances and blaming others.
  
• Rodri sent off after two yellow cards in 54 SECONDS as Man City endure nightmare trip to Champions League minnows Bodo/Glimt20 January 2026, 8:23 pm
  Manchester City's Champions League defeat at Bodo/Glimt went from bad to worse when lynchpin midfielder Rodri was sent off.
  
• Referees chief Howard Webb responds to claims that Diogo Dalot should have '100 per cent' received a red card during Manchester derby20 January 2026, 8:23 pm
  Referees chief Howard Webb has explained why Diogo Dalot was not given a red card for his risky challenge on Jeremy Doku when Manchester United clashed with Man City in last weekend's derby. 
  
• Celtic looking to bring in Bundesliga striker ahead of crunch clash with Hearts20 January 2026, 7:44 pm
  Celtic are closing in on a move for Borussia Monchengladbach forward Tomas Cvancara.
  
• Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri in talks for Ligue 1 loan move, Chelsea join PSG in race for Julian Alvarez - and Premier League club emerge as frontrunners for Man City star Oscar Bobb: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH20 January 2026, 6:59 pm
  The transfer window is open and here are today's developments from Daily Mail Sport's SIMON JONES, including Chelsea's interest in former Man City man Julian Alvarez.
  
• Everton transfer briefing: The latest on Youssef En-Nesyri as Italian clubs join hunt for Morocco striker, the rule Toffees are applying to any potential signing in January and their stance on selling Jarrad Branthwaite and Iliman Ndiaye20 January 2026, 6:48 pm
  Will Everton fans desperate for signings get their wish in the next 13 days? Daily Mail Sport's DOMINIC KING answers five big questions about the transfer window as it reaches its final stages.
  
• Why Ethan Nwaneri's Arsenal career has stalled: The reason record-breaking wonderkid is being sent to Marseille, how his chances have dried up since he was persuaded to sign new contract and why club insiders aren't worried about his progress20 January 2026, 6:21 pm
  This time last year, Ethan Nwaneri was preparing to start against Wolves. Twelve months on, Arsenal's Hale End crown jewel has been deemed surplus to requirements by manager Mikel Arteta.
  
• Newcastle's Anthony Gordon dilemma: Where critics say Toon star is going wrong, why Eddie Howe sticks with goal-shy winger, the Harvey Barnes argument... and why insiders insist he's one spark from firing again20 January 2026, 6:12 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: When Anthony Gordon had a haircut last week, there was great excitement among Newcastle's online support. Would the chop bring back that lost cutting edge?
  
• Aston Villa transfer special: Latest on Tammy Abraham pursuit after club officials' mission to Turkey, the player in line for a shock recall to Unai Emery's squad and what Boubacar Kamara injury blow means for Dani Ceballos move20 January 2026, 6:03 pm
  Unai Emery cut a frustrated figure after Aston Villa's home defeat by Everton - and anyone who studies the club during transfer windows knows this is no surprise.
  
• Banished Chelsea star returns to first team training under Liam Rosenior after almost a year in exile, leaving £325,000-a-week outcast Raheem Sterling as last member of club's 'bomb squad'20 January 2026, 5:56 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Disasi had been working separately under Rosenior's predecessor Enzo Maresca, with Tuesday marking exactly a year since the 27-year-old last appeared for the Blues.
  
• Rio Ferdinand takes aim at former team-mates over Lisandro Martinez criticism: Ex-Man United star accuses Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt of getting 'personal' with comments on Argentina star20 January 2026, 5:52 pm
  Martinez hit back at comments by Scholes and Butt mocking his size made prior to the Manchester derby, and dared the former Manchester United duo to repeat them to his face.
  
• Hearts feeling the title strain after injury to Lawrence Shankland rocks their Premiership bid20 January 2026, 5:46 pm
  Hearts have been dealt another hammer blow after it was confirmed that captain Lawrence Shankland could be out of action for two months with a hamstring injury.