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Perez 'like a dog finding a new family' at Red Bull

UK-MOTOR-F1-REDBULL-PEREZ:Perez 'like a dog finding a new family' at Red Bull

Liverpool attacking reality is clear for Jurgen Klopp for the first time since Mohamed Salah signed

Mohamed Salah signed for Liverpool for £36.9m back in the summer of 2017 and Jurgen Klopp has reaped the rewards ever since

Domenicali says F1 could reduce and rotate races in future

UK-MOTOR-F1-DOMENICALI:Domenicali says F1 could reduce and rotate races in future

Klopp suffers Liverpool transfer blow as Romano drops update on “unbelievable” beast - opinion

Liverpool have been handed a significant transfer blow as target David Alaba has reportedly agreed terms with Real Madrid.

FIFA 21 TOTW 17 lineup confirmed featuring Paul Pogba and Thomas Muller

The FUT 21 Team of the Week 17 lineup features Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller. Check out the full FIFA 21 TOTY 17 lineup here.

Premier League table: Latest standings today for 2020/21 EPL season

Leicester City went top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea which piles the pressure on Frank Lampard. Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes have climbed into first place - for now, at least - with a win over over Chelsea, while West Ham beat West Brom 2-1 to leapfrog Frank Lampard’s Blues on another day of top-flght drama. Wednesday offers Manchester United the opportunity to reclaim top spot as the Red Devils face Fulham in west...

Burnley boss Dyche hopeful for January signings

American investment firm ALK Capital completed its takeover of Burnley on New Year's Eve and new chairman Alan Pace pledged to back Dyche in the transfer market this month.

Willian Jose: Wolves in advanced talks to sign Real Sociedad striker on loan

Wolves are in advanced talks to sign Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose on loan. A purchase option for Jose, who has scored three goals in 13 La Liga appearances this season, is also expected to be included in the deal. Wolves have been forced to bolster their attack after star striker Raul Jimenez fractured his skull in a collision with David Luiz in late November. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have won just one of their last nine Premier League...

Confirmed: Aston Villa star makes loan move to Championship

The 29-year-old is desperate to play first-team football and, following Ross Barkley's return to full fitness, game-time was limited at Villa and he heads to Swansea

Southampton handed boost Ralph needs as "super-talented" gem could return this month - opinion

Ralph Hasenhuttl looks to have been handed an injury boost at Southampton, as it was confirmed that Moussa Djenepo could return to action this month.

Conor McGregor's SOS message to coach which sparked his career reboot

McGregor's defeat by Nate Diaz in 2016 sparked a radical change in his training which remains in place to this day

Real Madrid starting line-up against El Alcoyano

The Whites' team is: Lunin, E. Militão, Marcelo, Casemiro, Valverde, Lucas V., Odriozola, Vini Jr., Isco, Mariano and Chust.

Ruthless Radrizzani: Leeds must make bold call on £35k-p/w man, Bielsa may be fuming - opinion

Leeds United mustn't give Gaetano Berardi a new contract amid his expiring at the end of the Premier League season.

Premier League clubs now optimistic they will complete the season

EXCLUSIVE: Top-flight club chairmen have rallied around new, tough Covid protocols and committed their teams to follow the rules to keep football going,despite initial concerns from managers.

Aitor Karanka has named his team to face Preston and Birmingham City fans will love it

Birmingham City face Preston North End at St Andrew's this evening looking for their first home win since October 28

Premier League fixtures and table — all matches by date and kick-off time

The 2020/21 Premier League season is well underway. Liverpool are hoping to defend their first title in 30 years after convincingly becoming champions of England once again back in June. Manchester City are keen to close the gap after a disappointing year with Pep Guardiola's own future up in the air. Manchester United want to kick on after reaching the Champions League again with a top-four finish to the 2019/2020 season. Chelsea and Frank...

South American expert tells Manchester United about Facundo Medina potential amid transfer links

Manchester United have been linked with Lens' Facundo Medina and now South American expert Tim Vickery has discussed what the centre-back could offer in the Premier League.

BBC addresses backlash over Mrs Brown's Boy's being dropped as fans left furious

The BBC has issued a statement after being hit by more than 100 complaints for dropping Mrs Brown's Boys from its scheduling after the football

Lando Norris tests positive for coronavirus during holiday in Dubai

The 21-year old Briton had to quarantine in his hotel room for 14 days after a positive test on January 4. Norris' final day in isolation was on Monday. He must now return a negative before flying home.

Liverpool vs Burnley: Prediction, team news, what TV channel, live stream, kick-off time, h2h results, odds

Liverpool are in real need of a return to winning ways as the Premier League champions welcome Burnley to Anfield on Thursday night. Jurgen Klopp’s side made a fine start to their title defence, but four matches without a League win have allowed the likes of Manchester United, Leicester and Man City to steal a march. While there is no immediate sense of alarm given Liverpool’s recent glory, the goals have dried up - and Klopp will be keen to...

SailGP to host eight races in 2021-22 season

SailGP to host eight races in 2021-22 season

Does Bruno Fernandes go missing against the Big Six?

When you pinpoint the one catalyst of Manchester United's upturn in the past 12 months there can only be one answer: Bruno Fernandes. In his first 49 games for the club, he has a stunning 27 goals.

Wales' unluckiest rugby players and why they weren't picked for the Six Nations

Wayne Pivac has named a 36-strong Wales squad for the Six Nations, with the challenge being to achieve a balance between youth and experience - but some players can count themselves unfortunate to be left out

Clock ticking for Frank Lampard as Chelsea identify possible replacements

Frank Lampard is running out of time to save his job after Chelsea’s defeat by Leicester prompted the board to start identifying possible replacements for their manager. Chelsea have grown alarmed after five defeats in eight Premier League games and Lampard finds himself on increasingly thin ice. The 42-year-old is under no illusions about his precarious situation. He does not have long to convince the hierarchy, who have started to consider...

Atletico's French connection break down Simeone-Dembele language barrier

Moussa Dembele is settling into life at Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone has offered assurances to fellow forward Joao Felix.

Bruce should urge Newcastle to swoop for 6 ft 4 titan, he could help save their season – opinion

Steve Bruce should urge Newcastle United to swoop in and sign Sam Cosgrove after Stoke City had the Aberdeen striker scouted recently.

Imagine him & Antonio: Moyes should urge WHU to swoop for “hungry” £63m-rated maestro – opinion

David Moyes should urge West Ham United to sign Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal in the January transfer window as he eyes a Sebastien Haller replacement.

Bob Jungels: In the past I’ve made the mistake of doing too much

Rider takes a slimmed-down approach to his calendar as he fosters Wolfpack mentality at AG2R

Cardiff City transfer headlines as Bluebirds learn stance on Celtic target and Peterborough chief opens on Max Watters chase

Here are all the latest transfer headlines and rumours from Cardiff City Stadium

'North West 200 will come back stronger in 2022' insists Glenn Irwin

The four-time Superbike winner was speaking after this year's event was cancelled due to ongoing Covid concerns

Steve McNamara says relocating Catalans is last resort as Dragons clarify Israel Folau situation

Super League steps up fixture planning with season nine weeks away

Scotland's Duncan Scott named in GB swimming team for Tokyo Olympics

Duncan Scott is among the first four swimmers to be confirmed in the Great Britain team for this summer’s re-scheduled Tokyo Olympics.

Raw talent plus IPL cash point to an era of Indian dominance on cricket's world stage

The ground has moved after India’s win in Brisbane, lifted, shifted and settled again, so the game’s landscape looks a little different today. The premise of the World Test Championship seems a little redundant all of a sudden, because it’s addressing a question that has just been settled. New Zealand are still top of the official rankings, for now, and since they swept India aside 2-0 at home last February, they deserve the chance to try and...

British Cycling names 12-rider team for UCI Cyclo-cross Worlds in Ostend

Tom Pidcock and Evie Richards racing for medals in elite fields

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard not planning move for Airdrie starlet

Robert had been reported to be attracting interest from the Ibrox club, as well as Celtic and Dundee United

Liverpool fans discuss potential move for free agent Sokratis

Liverpool may have been presented with a solution to their current defensive dilemma as Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos, or just Sokratis for those without fluent Greek, had his contract terminated by mutual consent. The 32-year-old, who played under Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund has had his time at the Emirates Stadium brought to an end with immediate effect and, having already been linked by Fabrizio Romano, the Reds could...

Scottish Football RECAP: Rangers defender backed for loan, Celtic urged to consider Xavi, West Ham linked to Edouard transfer, Arsenal court former Kilmarnock and Aberdeen goalkeeper

Scottish football is rarely without talking points – but it is without a flurry of transfer activity.

Why Portadown transfer business at the back may be bad for Irish League defences

Portadown manager Matthew Tipton is hoping increased competition between the posts can help unlock his side’s attacking strength.

James Harden’s controversies: nightclubs, sponsors, and Khloe Kardashian

Rarely-seen £65k-p/w Everton man can be the big winner amid blow over £9m-rated target – opinion

Jean-Philippe Gbamin can benefit from Steven Nzonzi’s decision to remain at Stade Rennais for the rest of the season amid rumoured interest from Everton.

Liam Williams makes apologetic phone call to referee as Wayne Pivac holds talks with player

The Wales and Lions player was sent off in the Scarlets' defeat to Cardiff Blues a fortnight ago and came in for criticism for comments he made after being given his marching orders

Dani Ceballos gives honest verdict on why Gareth Bale is struggling at Tottenham

The two players were teammates at Real Madrid before their respective moves to North London and Ceballos has provided an insight into Bale's issues

Mikel Arteta edges closer to top transfer "priority" with ruthless Arsenal move

Arsenal's resurgent Premier League form, which has seen them win four of their last five games, has seen fans start to look at a potential tilt at the top-four places

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil farce epitomises the club's baffling off-pitch decisions

BRIAN READE: The German midfielder looks poised to finally end his isolation in North London and join Turkish side Fenerbahce

Manning and Roethlisberger lead tributes to 'amazing' Rivers after retirement

Two of the QBs he has often been compared against – Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger – have heaped praise on the retiring Philip Rivers.

Rory McIlroy aiming to start year on high note

Rory McIlroy is impatient to get back into the winner’s circle as he bids for an overdue victory in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s side not pursuing move for Douglas Luiz

City have a buy-back option but they are not planning to utilise it this summer

Everton's Ellis Simms replacement plans as loan departure leaves strikers question

Simms secured a loan move to Blackpool on Wednesday for the remainder of the season

F1 adopting "flexible approach" to 2021 calendar - Domenicali

Stefano Domenicali says Formula 1 is taking a "flexible approach" towards its 2021 calendar amid the ongoing pandemic and revealed alternative races are on standby if changes are required

Frank Lampard deserves more time at Chelsea - our writers on why Roman Abramovich needs to be patient

Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat at Leicester City turned up the pressure on Frank Lampard. Chelsea are falling behind in the race for the Champions League, and history suggests owner Roman Abramovich is not always patient when results are going badly. Lampard, as much as anyone given long career at Stamford Bridge, will be aware of that but does he deserve more time to turn things around? Standard Sport writers give their view. James Robson In an ideal...