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• JUST KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON: McInnes embracing title challenge as Hearts storm seven points clear1 February 2026, 12:17 am
  Hearts manager Derek McInnes saw his side storm seven points clear at the head of the Premiership with a three-goal romp over nine-man Dundee United
  
• Hugo Ekitike shows Newcastle what they're missing in ruthless 4-1 win and his blossoming combination with Florian Wirtz is key to unlocking Liverpool's season, writes CRAIG HOPE31 January 2026, 11:54 pm
  CRAIG HOPE AT ANFIELD: Eddie Howe had three strikers sat behind him at Anfield. Two of his own, signed at great expense in the summer but benched in favour of winger Anthony Gordon.
  
• Liverpool vs Newcastle - Premier League RECAP: Reds blow Magpies away in dominant win, with Ibrahima Konate scoring on first appearance since death of his father31 January 2026, 11:36 pm
  Recap Daily Mail Sport's live blog.
  
• Steven Gerrard compares Hugo Ekitike to 'deadly' former Liverpool star after forward's double against Newcastle31 January 2026, 11:33 pm
  Hugo Ekitike produced arguably his best performance in a Liverpool shirt with a brace in the 4-1 win over Newcastle and Steven Gerrard compared him to a Liverpool legend. 
  
• Arne Slot reveals Ibrahima Konate returned early to play in Newcastle win after death of his father as emotional star breaks down in tears after scoring in 4-1 victory31 January 2026, 11:27 pm
  LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: The France international had missed the last three matches after the sad loss of his father.
  
• David Moyes rages at officials for killing joy of football after being booked for celebrating last minute leveller - as Everton boss vows 'I'll do it again'31 January 2026, 11:22 pm
  JAMES SHARPE AT THE AMEX STADIUM: A jubilant Moyes raced on to the pitch, punching the air in delight after Beto snatched a point for the Toffees in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
  
• Emotional Ibrahima Konate breaks down in tears after Liverpool star scored on first appearance since tragic death of his father31 January 2026, 11:21 pm
  The centre-back, 26, returned to Arne Slot's starting XI on Saturday evening for the Reds' Premier League match against Newcastle after missing three consecutive matches to grieve.
  
• West Ham star sent off for grabbing Joao Pedro by the THROAT amid mass brawl, after Adama Traore rag-dolled Marc Cucurella in Chelsea's wild late win at Stamford Bridge31 January 2026, 10:55 pm
  There were extraordinary scenes at the end of Chelsea's thrilling comeback win over West Ham, with Adama Traore on the rampage, handbags galore and a red card for a throat-grab. 
  
• Thomas Frank urges England boss Thomas Tuchel to include Tottenham star in his World Cup plans - and insists he wants to keep misfiring Randal Kolo Muani31 January 2026, 10:33 pm
  MATT BARLOW: Juventus tried last week to prise Kolo Muani out of his season on loan at Spurs from Paris Saint-Germain. The France international enjoyed a successful loan at Juve last season.
  
• Michael Carrick challenges Man United to shut out supporter unrest and maintain fairytale run under interim boss against Fulham31 January 2026, 10:30 pm
  DAVID MCDONNELL: United host Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday, with head coach Carrick aiming to maintain his 100 per cent record, after stunning wins over Manchester City and Arsenal.
  
• Mikel Arteta delivers Bukayo Saka injury update as Arsenal boss praises 'mentality' after title chasers thrashed Leeds to end winless run31 January 2026, 10:22 pm
  The Gunners had to contend with Bukayo Saka limping off in the warm-up with a hip problem - yet his replacement Noni Madueke starred to end their three-game winless run in the league.
  
• Chelsea fans' anger 'is on me', insists Liam Rosenior after first-half boos - before his side fought back to achieve Premier League first31 January 2026, 9:54 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Liam Rosenior hailed his Chelsea stars for creating history at Stamford Bridge after they dramatically came back from two goals down at half-time to win.
  
• Jean-Philippe Mateta shares cryptic social media post as his move to AC Milan is delayed while Crystal Palace work on £50m replacement31 January 2026, 9:39 pm
  SIMON JONES: The 28-year-old was waiting for permission to fly from London to Italy and have a medical ahead of signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with Milan.
  
• Brighton 1-1 Everton: How David Moyes could already have his Jack Grealish replacement and why Fabian Hurzeler is feeling the heat from Seagulls fans, writes JAMES SHARPE31 January 2026, 9:23 pm
  JAMES SHARPE AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Nothing was holding David Moyes back. Arms in the air, fists clenched, the Everton boss charged on to the pitch, hardly knowing where to celebrate.
  
• Liam Rosenior reacts in sublime fashion to early test as Chelsea boss oversees stunning comeback win over West Ham31 January 2026, 9:16 pm
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: If success at Chelsea is contingent on how well you react to chaos and ineptitude, then credit to Liam Rosenior.