Author: Andrew Rogers

Idrissa Gueye was applauded by his Everton teammates after apologising for his red-card incident during Monday’s win at Manchester United, where he became the first Premier League player in 17 years to be sent off for striking a teammate. The midfielder slapped Michael Keane following a heated exchange after Gueye’s misplaced pass almost led to a goal for Bruno Fernandes. Everton went on to claim a 1–0 victory at Old Trafford despite playing with 10 men for most of the match. After the game, Gueye addressed the squad and personally apologised to Keane as well as the team for putting…

People who stop using the weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) not only tend to regain lost weight but also lose key health benefits, according to new research. The study, based on the Surmount-4 clinical trial, found that stopping the medication led to rising blood pressure, worsening cholesterol levels and poorer blood sugar control. Experts say this is largely driven by weight regain, which reverses earlier improvements in heart and metabolic health. All participants in the trial initially took tirzepatide for 36 weeks. They were then split into two groups: one continued the drug for another year, while the other switched to…

Virgil van Dijk delivered a furious assessment of Liverpool’s collapsing season after their 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, admitting the team is “in a mess” and questioning whether all players are taking responsibility for the club’s alarming slump. The loss — Liverpool’s sixth in seven league matches and eighth in 11 across all competitions — left the defending champions in the bottom half of the Premier League with a negative goal difference. Club chairman Tom Werner was at Anfield to witness another dismal performance, as Forest, who began the day in the relegation zone, outworked and outpaced Arne Slot’s…

A person in Washington state has become the first known human to die from the rare H5N5 strain of bird flu, though health officials say the risk to the public remains low. The patient, an older adult from Grays Harbor County with underlying health conditions, was hospitalized in early November after developing fever, confusion and breathing problems. Officials said the person had a backyard flock of poultry that had been exposed to wild birds. State health authorities confirmed no other people linked to the case have tested positive and said there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. Close contacts are…

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has said the club is not close to matching Arsenal’s spending power by paying £100m for one player. Spurs are undergoing major changes following Daniel Levy’s removal as chairman and the Lewis family’s decision to install a new leadership team. While there are ambitions to grow the club commercially and competitively, Frank believes Tottenham are not yet in a position to make blockbuster signings like Arsenal’s £105m move for Declan Rice in 2023. Spurs’ current record signing remains Richarlison, brought in for £60m in 2022. Frank suggested that, despite previous claims that Spurs would never…

Ian Wright has come to Jude Bellingham’s defence, claiming some of the midfielder’s critics are uncomfortable with seeing a “black superstar” succeed at the highest level. Bellingham was criticised following his reaction to being substituted during England’s World Cup qualifying victory over Albania, with some suggesting he could be a disruptive influence in the squad. Wright rejected those claims, arguing that the backlash is driven more by fear of Bellingham’s growing influence and talent. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Wright said Bellingham’s confidence, success and personality make certain people uneasy. He suggested outspoken, high-performing black players are often…

Manchester United’s proposal to introduce personal seat licences (PSLs) to help fund the £2bn redevelopment of Old Trafford has been complicated by new government plans to outlaw ticket resales above face value. United’s PSL model, currently under consultation with fans, would allow supporters to buy the right to purchase a specific seat for years to come, separate from the cost of a season ticket. Crucially, early proposals also allowed fans to resell PSL-linked match or season tickets at a profit — something the government now intends to prohibit. Ministers announced legislation (expected in next year’s king’s speech) that will limit…

Arsenal fear that centre-back Gabriel Magalhães could miss at least a month after suffering a thigh injury while playing for Brazil, dealing a major blow to the Premier League leaders’ title push. The 27-year-old limped off during Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal at the Emirates Stadium and has since undergone further tests in London. While Arsenal have not confirmed an exact timeline, the defender is expected to miss the north London derby against Tottenham on Sunday and the Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich shortly afterwards. Depending on the severity, Gabriel could also be absent for league fixtures against Chelsea,…

Germany stormed into next year’s World Cup with a ruthless 6-0 demolition of Slovakia, sealing top spot in their group and sending their opponents into the playoffs. Four first-half goals – from Nick Woltemade, Serge Gnabry and a Leroy Sané brace – ended the contest early, with Slovakia unable to cope with Germany’s intensity. Ridle Baku and debutant Assan Ouédraogo added late goals, the latter becoming Germany’s youngest scorer at 19. The Netherlands also booked their place at the finals with a dominant 4-0 win over Lithuania. Tijjani Reijnders opened the scoring before second-half goals from Cody Gakpo, Xavi Simons…

Denmark’s preparations for Tuesday’s decisive World Cup qualifier against Scotland have been disrupted by a sickness bug affecting players and staff. Head coach Brian Riemer confirmed that Joachim Andersen and Rasmus Højlund both missed Saturday’s shock 1-1 draw with Belarus due to illness, along with a staff member. The result keeps Scotland’s qualifying hopes alive despite their 3-2 loss to Greece. Denmark lead Group C by one point, meaning a draw at Hampden Park would secure their place at the World Cup, while Scotland must win to reach their first finals since 1998. Riemer admitted his concern about the situation…