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• CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle waited for this derby for a decade - now they just want to get the points and get out of there alive. This is how Sunderland sent a jolt through the North East14 December 2025, 2:00 am
  CRAIG HOPE: This was the derby Newcastle had wanted for so long - yet now it's here, it bears little resemblance to the one advertised in the pre-season brochure.
  
• Wilfried Nancy might never recover if Celtic lose the cup final against St Mirren, but it's 'football doctor' Paul Tisdale who should be under greater scrutiny at Parkhead14 December 2025, 2:00 am
  Make no mistake, this has not been an auspicious start to Wilfried Nancy's time as Celtic manager.
  
• Jamie Carragher launches savage attack on Rio Ferdinand to reignite feud, accusing 'man of the people' of deafening silence over World Cup ticket prices and taunting ex-England team-mate's acting - after being provoked by Mo Salah jibe14 December 2025, 1:39 am
  Jamie Carragher has brutally mocked Rio Ferdinand's claim he is a 'man of the people' as the football pundits and former England team-mates clashed on social media.
  
• Arsenal escape by the skin of their teeth with 2-1 win against Premier League's worst side as 94th-minute own goal heaps agony on Wolves... this was the night title-chasers got away with it, writes MATT BARLOW14 December 2025, 1:36 am
  MATT BARLOW AT THE EMIRATES: It went down as an own goal, deflected in off Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera but the Emirates Stadium stook to hail Jesus.
  
• Cole Palmer reminds Thomas Tuchel of his ice-veined menace on scoring return in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Everton, as England boss watches on at Stamford Bridge14 December 2025, 1:07 am
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Memories only count for so much in creating World Cup squads. But Cole Palmer chose a decent moment to remind Thomas Tuchel what he can do.
  
• What Arne Slot thought about Mo Salah's triumphant return... and how he sees Egyptian King's future14 December 2025, 12:00 am
  Salah, who arrived from the bench after only half an hour because of an injury to Joe Gomez, set up Liverpool's second and was full of his old dynamism.
  
• Frustrated Mohamed Salah trudges into Anfield after being benched AGAIN by Arne Slot against Brighton - as pundits tear into moody Liverpool forward: 'You can't have him around the club'14 December 2025, 12:00 am
  The Egyptian, who claimed Liverpool had 'thrown him under the bus' after the Reds' 3-3 draw with Leeds last weekend, has returned to the squad for their match against Brighton.
  
• Mohamed Salah's truce with Arne Slot: Don't be fooled, this divide is far from over for Liverpool - and suitors from Saudi and the States know it as they prepare £100m moves, insiders reveal to LEWIS STEELE13 December 2025, 11:59 pm
  Yesterday morning, like every day, Mohamed Salah sat at the edge of his bed, back straight and eyes closed, one of many daily rituals he performs to be one of the best athletes in the world at 33.
  
• Mohamed Salah shows old electricity has not left him yet on return from exile in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton - but Hugo Ekitike is the main man with brace to thrill Anfield13 December 2025, 11:59 pm
  In a sign of how quickly the balance shifts and the world moves on in football, the Salah's stage was actually stolen by one of those who are being asked to pick up the mantle now: Hugo Ekitike.
  
• Mohamed Salah jokes with media but turns down chance for another post-match debrief13 December 2025, 11:55 pm
  Salah made his way through the mixed zone after being part of Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton, but this time jokingly turned down the chance to give the media his views.
  
• Man arrested and match postponed after manager is injured in 'altercation' before non-league game13 December 2025, 11:38 pm
  Potters Bar have confirmed their manager Sammy Moore was receiving 'appropriate medical care' following a 'serious incident'.
  
• Falkirk 0-2 Hearts: Premiership leaders are in their element after surging six points clear13 December 2025, 11:03 pm
  This was a test of character, all right. Driving rain, unholy gusts and a plastic pitch make the perfect recipe for potential chaos and title-race slip-ups.
  
• Arsenal vs Wolves - Premier League RECAP: Team news and updates as Gunners bid to avoid upset and put title bid back on track13 December 2025, 10:54 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal welcome Wolves to the Emirates.
  
• Burnley haunted by familiar failings and Scott Parker must act over struggling star - as outstanding Harry Wilson inspires Fulham again in 3-2 win over Clarets13 December 2025, 10:36 pm
  NATHAN SALT AT TURF MOOR: For Fulham, the curse is over. For Burnley, the ghouls haunting this miserable Premier League campaign show no signs of leaving.
  
• Yves Bissouma issues apology over hippy crack video as Tottenham star claims he is suffering from 'depression and paranoia' after losing £1m in break-ins at his home13 December 2025, 10:34 pm
  The Tottenham midfielder, 29, has now issued an apology for the video and claimed it came in the aftermath of losing nearly £1million in burglaries at his home in July.