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• Luigi Mangione's cousin signs soccer contract in Brooklyn a year after UnitedHealthcare killing in Manhattan15 January 2026, 1:09 am
  As Luigi Mangione sits in a New York cell awaiting the latest development in his murder trial, a relative of his is moving to the same city for an entirely different purpose. 
  
• Real Madrid humiliated in Copa del Rey: Alvaro Arbeloa suffers nightmare start as Los Blancos crash OUT to second tier strugglers after Xabi Alonso's sacking15 January 2026, 12:03 am
  Alonso was sacked as Madrid boss on Monday after just a matter of months at the helm on the back of his side's 3-2 defeat by arch rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.
  
• We can't keep leaving ourselves short with red cards, Derek McInnes warns his title-chasing Hearts side after another momentous win with 10 men14 January 2026, 11:56 pm
  Derek McInnes warned his table-topping Hearts players they can't keep leaving themselves short-handed in the title run-in.
  
• Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta shows Liam Rosenior the size of the task at hand at Stamford Bridge as feelgood factor evaporates in tough night for the new boss, writes OLIVER HOLT14 January 2026, 11:56 pm
  OLIVER HOLT AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Rosenior's arrival has brought at least hints of optimism amid the misgivings about the ownership.
  
• 'Knife-edge' struggle in Falkirk showed that I need new recruits, admits Celtic boss Martin O'Neill ... but I am doing my best to get them in14 January 2026, 11:53 pm
  Martin O'Neill admitted that Celtic's unimpressive display against Falkirk underscored the need for new recruits to arrive in the January window.
  
• Mikel Arteta lavishes praise on Arsenal star who 'can do whatever he wants' after Chelsea Carabao Cup win - as Liam Rosenior responds to Robert Sanchez howlers14 January 2026, 11:46 pm
  Mikel Arteta declared it 'game on' in Arsenal's semi-final showdown with Chelsea, as he hailed his 'phenomenal' star for making sure they will take a slender lead
  
• Serie A giants join Jean-Philippe Mateta race, Wolves star targeted by Atletico Madrid after Conor Gallagher sale - and the latest on Federico Chiesa's Liverpool future: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH14 January 2026, 11:28 pm
  The transfer windowis open and here are today's latest developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones... scroll down for updates on Liverpool, Aston Villa and Chelsea.
  
• Chelsea vs Arsenal - Carabao Cup semi-final RECAP: All the reaction as Liam Rosenior suffers defeat on Stamford Bridge bow as goalkeeper's howlers give Gunners upper hand ahead of second leg14 January 2026, 11:18 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score and updates as Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
  
• Liam Rosenior grapples with Chelsea's discipline problem as new manager is forced to HOLD BACK captain Enzo Fernandez in full-time scrap after Arsenal defeat14 January 2026, 11:03 pm
  The west London side's discipline issues are infamous and this season Chelsea are the most badly behaved across Europe's top divisions in Premier Leagueaction so far.
  
• Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS: Which Blues star scored just 3/10? Who put in a 'match-winning' display? And who was the 'weak link' for the Gunners?14 January 2026, 10:58 pm
  Daily Mail Sport's Kieran Gill and Isaan Khan were at Stamford Bridge to run the rule over the two sides following a thrilling encounter.
  
• Mo Salah's AFCON 'curse' continues: Liverpool star suffers MORE heartbreak as his dreams are dashed again with former team-mate Sadio Mane sending Senegal into the final14 January 2026, 10:57 pm
  Mane scored the only goal 12 minutes from time in a tense clash at Tangier Grand Stadium in Morocco to send his country through to Sunday's final.
  
• Man United star, 27, reveals he considered retirement after string of serious injuries and opens up on recovery: 'It was a constant struggle'14 January 2026, 10:55 pm
  The player recently returned to action after a lengthy injury lay-off and admitted in a frank interview that he thought about calling time on his career.
  
• Hearts 2 St Mirren 0: Down to 10 men AGAIN but Derek McInnes' side battle to keep their title charge on track14 January 2026, 10:22 pm
  Lawrence Shankland's 14th goal of the season and a late strike from Tomas Magnusson ensured a six-point lead at the top of the Premiership over both Celtic and Rangers.
  
• Falkirk 0 Celtic 1: The only thing convincing about this victory is that it confirmed once again Martin O'Neill's dire need for new blood14 January 2026, 10:14 pm
  In a title race which is proving to be as tight as piano wire, how costly will the dozen points the Parkhead side spilled under the chaotic reign of Wilfried Nancy prove to be in the end?
  
• Chelsea fans blast Robert Sanchez errors during Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal as goalkeeper accused of having a 'factory reset' after Enzo Maresca's exit14 January 2026, 9:45 pm
  Chelsea fans were quick to turn on Robert Sanchez after the Blues goalkeeper was involved in a calamitous attempt a shot-stopping as Arsenal claimed their second goal at Stamford Bridge.