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Spurs no longer wish to be called simply ‘Tottenham’ on Premier League broadcasts (Picture: Getty) Arsenal fans have trolled Tottenham over a secret email their rivals reportedly sent to Premier League broadcasters over a name change. The Athletic claimed on Friday that they’ve seen an email Spurs sent on February 10, outlining how they wish to be referenced going forward. The email, believed to be titled ‘Tottenham Hotspur Naming Update’, explained how Tottenham no longer wish to be called simply ‘Tottenham’ on any Premier League broadcasts. They have requested to either be called by their full name – ‘Tottenham Hotspur’…

Chelsea are going through a worrying slump under Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are ‘happy’ with the job Enzo Maresca has done at Stamford Bridge despite the club’s worrying slump culminating in their ‘worst performance of the season’ last time out. This time two months ago Chelsea were preparing to visit Goodison Park knowing a victory over struggling Everton would have sent them above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. But Maresca’s side were held to a goalless draw that day and proceeded to win just three of their next eight league games to slip to sixth, one…

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Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford have both left Manchester United on loan Rio Ferdinand believes a host of Manchester United exiles are flourishing elsewhere now ‘the shackles’ are off. The likes of Anthony Elanga, Scott McTominay and even mega-flop Antony are enjoying new leases of life following their departures from Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s most expensive signing, branded one of the most disappointing signings in Premier League history, has enjoyed superb start to life on loan at Real Betis, scoring once and registering two assists in his first two games. McTominay, meanwhile, has played a key role in…

Paul Scholes says Mikel Arteta transfer target is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal Paul Scholes has warned Mikel Arteta that one of his top transfer targets, Alexander Isak, is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal. Arsenal have long been linked with a move for the Sweden international, who has taken his game to another level this season, scoring 17 goals in the Premier League alone. The Gunners expressed interest in signing a new striker during the January transfer window but were priced out of a deal for Isak, who Newcastle value at more than £100m. Arteta was interested in bringing…

Paul Scholes names four Man Utd players Ruben Amorim must replace Paul Scholes has named four players Ruben Amorim must replace at Manchester United and says his former club ‘won’t win the Premier League’ with a centre-back pairing of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro. Rather than enjoying a new manager bounce under Amorim, United’s performances and results have got even worse since the Portuguese boss replaced Erik ten Hag in November. The Red Devils are just 13th in the Premier League table – 14 points outside the Champions League places – and were comfortably beaten by Crystal Palace…

The Champions League knockout play-off begins on Tuesday night, with 16 teams battling to join the already qualified eight sides in the next round. The revamped format has seen the top eight in the group stage head straight into the last 16 of the competition. Meanwhile the sides who finished 9-24 in the group stage now have to scrap it out over two-legged play-offs to join them in the last 16. Three of the four Premier League clubs managed a top eight finish, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa impressing, but Manchester City must face Real Madrid in the play-off.…

Pep not sure unstable City can beat Real The back page of The Times features an image of Erling Haaland ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Real Madrid. Boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he’s not sure if his City team – in their worst season under his reign – can beat Real Madrid. City have struggled in all competitions this year, currently in fifth in the Premier League table and having struggled to qualify for the Champions League.

All blacks sue Ratcliffe’s Ineos The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports New Zealand rugby – dubbed the All Blacks – are suing the co-owners of Man Utd, accusing Jim Ratcliffe’s company Ineos of breaching their lucrative sponsorship deal. City boss Pep Guardiola is featured on the front page ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Madrid. Pep has expressed he’s unsure how his team will play as his season continues to go from bad to worse.

Pep’s City give me nightmares! The Daily Mail’s back page also previews the upcoming City vs Real Madrid match. Madrid boss Ancelotti has said Manchester City are his team’s biggest rival.’ Madrid head to City tonight for the first leg of the Champions League knockout round. Arsenal’s Saka is pictured on the front page as he is back training with the Gunners following a period of injury.

Man City v Real Madrid – Real in our sights The back page of the Daily Mirror picks up on comments from Man City player Ruben Dias ahead of City’s clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout round (first leg at the Etihad). Plymouth – who shockingly knocked out Liverpool in the FA Cup – will face City in the next round.

British boxer taunts rival over ‘kissing Madonna’ during ice-cold exchange British boxer Lawrence Okolie taunted rival Richard Riakporhe over his friendship with Madonna in an icy exchange promoting their fight later this year. Okolie and Riakporhe came face-to-face at a press conference in Manchester on Monday with the two Londoners set to collide in a heavyweight showdown in April. A simmering rivalry between the two was sparked in February last year when they came to blows at the Creed III premiere in London with members of their respective teams and security pulling them apart. At Monday’s press conference, Okolie…

Everton vs Liverpool: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries Everton host Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night, with the Toffees aiming to put a dent in the Reds’ Premier League title charge. Arne Slot’s side sit top of the league with a six-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, with Liverpool able to go nine points clear with a victory. This season’s top-flight Merseyside derby at Goodison Park was originally set to take place in December but was postponed – and later rearranged – due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh. Liverpool are hoping to get…

Who will be lifting the trophy in May? Holders Manchester United will host Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round as Manchester City take on giant killers Plymouth Argyle. Plymouth dumped Premier League leaders Liverpool out of the competition on Sunday and their reward is a trip to the Etihad to take on Pep Guardiola’s side. United will welcome Fulham to Old Trafford with Crystal Palace set to host Millwall in a fiery south London derby after beating Doncaster Rovers in their fourth round match on Monday night. Newcastle United will host Brighton with Aston Villa welcoming Championship side Cardiff.…

Ferdinand disagrees with Keane’s brutal assessment Rio Ferdinand has hit back over Roy Keane’s criticism of Alejandro Garnacho, insisting the Manchester United star is one of the best options at Ruben Amorim’s disposal. Garnacho was dropped by Amorim last December but has forced his way back into the side, coming off the bench at half-time to lift his side in Friday’s FA Cup fourth round victory over Leicester City. After a turgid first-half, the Argentina international was a constant threat down the left and created United’s equaliser before Harry Maguire’s controversial winner in added time. After the match, former…

Mark Williams is into the second round at the Welsh Open Mark Williams only decided he was playing in the Welsh Open on Sunday after being convinced by his coach and wife, but he started the event in fine style as he made three centuries in a 4-1 win. The 49-year-old wasn’t sure whether to play in Llandudno as he tries to keep his schedule manageable, admitting that he does need a break from snooker at times. However, he was talked into playing in his home country and it looks to be a great decision after a 4-1 win…

Barcelona defender Mapi Leon responds to allegations Espanyol have accused Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of ‘violating the privacy’ of their player Daniela Caracas during a match. The alleged incident took place in the 15th minute of Sunday’s Catalan derby between the two rivals. Footage shows Leon coming into contact with Caracas during a set piece. Leon then appears to touch Caracas in the groin area. Leon has since denied ‘violating’ her rival, insisting in a statement she touched Caracas’ leg. Espanyol released a statement to express their ‘total discontent and condemnation’ following the incident. ‘During the match, Barca…

Ben White could make his return from injury this weekend with Bukayo Saka also stepping up his recovery during Arsenal’s mid-season training camp in Dubai. The Gunners defender underwent knee surgery in November having struggled with a number of knocks earlier in the 2024-25 campaign. White has missed his side’s last 21 games with summer signing Jurrien Timber taking up his role at right-back for much of his absence. The former Brighton star was part of the group that travelled out to Dubai for six days with Mikel Arteta hopeful the trip can provide the same mental and physical boost…

Green Army 1, Mighty Reds 0 The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports on the shock Plymouth win over Liverpool. Plymouth are currently struggling in the Championship whilst Liverpool are leading the Premier League shock.

Plymouth in dreamland after Liverpool giantkilling The back page of The Guardian leads with Plymouth’s shock win over Liverpool that’s knocked the Reds out of the FA Cup. Elsewhere, Spurs boss Postecoglou has defended his players after Aston Villa knocked them out of the FA Cup.

Plymouth 1 Liverpool 0 – shock awe! The back page of the Daily Star reports on the shock FA Cup win by Plymouth over Premier League leaders Liverpool. Many expected Liverpool to sail through the 4th round but a penalty has seen them knocked out of the competition – ending their dreams of winning the quadruple.

FA Cup 4th RD: Plymouth 1 Liverpool 0 – GREEN PARTY The back page of the Daily Mirror reports Plymouth Argyle wrote one of the finest tales in their history book, and one of the darkest in Liverpool’s, as the side bottom of the Championship beat the Premier League leaders in a famous FA Cup fourth round tie. The back page reports on another loss for Spurs.

Joe Gomez was withdrawn during the first half Arne Slot is hopeful that Joe Gomez has avoided a serious injury after he was subbed off during Liverpool’s shock FA Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle. Captaining his side in his first game back since late December, Gomez lasted just 11 minutes before having to make way at Home Park. The centre-back quickly went down to the turf after an early sprint, indicating that he had some discomfort with his hamstring. The 27-year-old made way for Isaac Mabaya, with things going from bad to worse for Slot’s side as Ryan Hardie’s…

Barcelona star Fermin Lopez reportedly snubbed a transfer approach from Manchester United in January, despite the Premier League club offering to double his current salary. United, along with fellow Premier League side Aston Villa, were prepared to pay Barcelona €70m (£58.3m) to land the 21-year-old, according to Spanish outlet Sport. Lopez, though, made it extremely clear that he had no desire whatsoever to depart Barcelona and remains fully committed to the Catalan club. The midfielder was not tempted to even consider United or Villa, who were willing to double his estimated €76,923-a-week (£64,000-a-week) wages. Lopez, capped twice by Spain, came…

Federico Chiesa has been singled out for his ‘poor performance’ as Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup to Plymouth Argyle. Just as talk of a quadruple was beginning to bubble again, the Reds fell to a shock 1-0 defeat at Home Park as the side bottom of the Championship upset the Premier League leaders. Plymouth turned in a heroic performance to provide the shock of the fourth round but Arne Slot was made pay the price for naming a weakened side. Alisson Becker, Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah were among the first-team stars given the afternoon…