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• Arne Slot has exposed another problem for Liverpool after fixing the leak, the star who looks bereft of ideas - and the young talent who proved he deserves more minutes in Leeds draw, writes LEWIS STEELE2 January 2026, 7:00 am
  LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: The Premier League champions were also slow, lethargic and lacking creativity as Leeds, for the second time in the last month, registered a point against them.
  
• Who said a failing Old Firm would be bad for the Scottish game? It's time to bring on the New Year Revolution!2 January 2026, 7:00 am
  It has now been almost 41 years since a club outwith the Old Firm won the Scottish title. Could this be the season that the duopoly was finally ended?
  
• Predictor picks: Find out who our expert is backing this weekend... and play the game with £1,000 up for grabs2 January 2026, 7:00 am
  This slate of games gets underway at Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime when a wounded Aston Villatry to bounce back from defeat at Arsenal at home to Nottingham Forest.
  
• Thomas Frank responds to Spurs boo boys after drab Brentford draw as frustrated fans chant 'boring, boring Tottenham' at their OWN team2 January 2026, 1:55 am
  MATT BARLOW AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: The Spurs boss was greeted by dissent when he went over to the away end at the final whistle following a drab 0-0 draw.
  
• Inside Enzo Maresca's rapid Chelsea downfall: What his comments about 'worst 48 hours' REALLY meant, throwing a colleague under the bus - and the signing he didn't even talk to2 January 2026, 1:42 am
  Enzo Maresca knew Chelsea's way of working when he joined and cannot claim the goalposts were moved. His title was 'head coach', and coaching the players provided to him was his primary remit
  
• Liverpool have lost their magic - this desperately drab 0-0 draw with Leeds summed up the creeping malaise that has afflicted Arne Slot's side since their title win, writes OLIVER HOLT2 January 2026, 12:35 am
  OLIVER HOLT AT ANFIELD: Liverpool deserved a point but they lived on their nerves a little in the closing stages against an improving Leeds side.
  
• I've seen Liam Rosenior's work. This is what Chelsea see in him - but here's where he could fall short, writes HENRY CLARK2 January 2026, 12:19 am
  HENRY CLARK: A journey from Hull to Chelsea via Strasbourg is unlikely to make the cut for Michael Palin's next documentary. Then again, Liam Rosenior has always done things his own way.
  
• Thomas Frank's return to Brentford ends in drab 0-0 draw with Spurs lacking in a key area as Bees are the better side without a sting in the tail, writes MATT BARLOW2 January 2026, 12:18 am
  MATT BARLOW AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Victory would have launched them up the Premier League table with the promise that a New Year might offer new hope.
  
• Sunderland 0-0 Man City: Erling Haaland kept quiet by Black Cats as Pep Guardiola's side lose vital ground in title race to Arsenal - but are relieved to escape with share of the spoils1 January 2026, 11:58 pm
  CRAIG HOPE AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT: Arsenal only took a point here, so perhaps this qualifies as par over the course of a Premier League title race.
  
• Brennan Johnson undergoes first part of Crystal Palace medical ahead of £35m move from Spurs as Oliver Glasner convinces star after his initial doubts about the switch1 January 2026, 11:57 pm
  SIMON JONES: Palace hope his transfer can be registered upon completion of his medical on Friday in time for him to face Newcastle on Sunday.
  
• Sunderland vs Manchester City - Premier League RECAP: Latest score, team news and updates as Pep Guardiola's side lose ground on Arsenal - plus updates from Brentford vs Tottenham1 January 2026, 10:32 pm
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Sunderland hosted Manchester City at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League plus Brentford vs Tottenham.
  
• Chelsea fans catch a glimpse of what they could expect from their next manager as Liam Rosenior's awkward team talk emerges... but some aren't impressed: 'I just can't stop laughing'1 January 2026, 9:11 pm
  Footage of Chelsea's potential new manager Liam Rosenior delivering a team talk has resurfaced online after Enzo Maresca's shock exit from Stamford Bridge on Thursday.
  
• Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham: Oliver Glasner welcomes star's return to form, how Marco Silva's side showed their mettle - and why Brennan Johnson could be the perfect addition for the Eagles1 January 2026, 9:03 pm
  WILL PICKWORTH AT SELHURST PARK: After a memorable 2025, Crystal Palace started 2026 with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against a resurgent Fulham.
  
• Revealed: Liam Rosenior leads race to become new Chelsea boss as owners look to Blues' sister club for Enzo Maresca's replacement after sudden exit1 January 2026, 8:26 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Maresca departed following a spectacular breakdown in his relationship with his bosses at Stamford Bridge
  
• AT THE DOUBLE: Rangers pushing ahead with loan bid for ex-Hearts defender James Penrice, while former Ibrox star Josh Windass is STILL on their radar1 January 2026, 8:17 pm
  Rangers are pushing ahead with a loan move for AEK Athens star James Penrice - and are still exploring a deal to bring Wrexham's Josh Windass back to Ibrox.