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Sport Daily Mail 17/12/2018 06:46:03 AM 3AM6°C6AM6°C5-Day Forecast LIVE - Alvarez v Fielding: Follow all the action as Brit puts his WBA super-middleweight title on the line against Mexican in New York Sarri swoops to sign Pulisic in £60m deal... but Hudson-Odoi's future is now in doubt as Bayern Munich keep tabs on Chelsea teenager 12 shares Chelsea boss Sarri swoops to sign Borussia Dortmund star Pulisic Van Gerwen is soaked with pint by Ally Pally spectator OLIVER HOLT: Any progress in race relations has stalled in football... Sterling has crystallised feeling of resentment 2 shares Sterling stimulated debate - Football must not sink into the dark ages Man United look to follow Liverpool's model as they up sporting director search with Mitchell tipped for role   3 shares Old Trafford is going new school just like Liverpool 'The Lucky Ones': Mourinho says there has been more than a touch of fortune in Liverpool's last three wins share Jose Mourinho labels Liverpool 'The Lucky Ones' ahead of United clash 'It's a great feeling to know the manager and the club back me': Smalling handed new three-and-a-half year Manchester United deal on eve of Liverpool clash   310 shares Chris Smalling signs three-year extension with Manchester United JERMAINE JENAS: Racism is not going away, Sterling's post was ground-breaking 3 shares JENAS: Racism is not going away, Sterling's post was ground-breaking Chelsea hit by new fans shame as 'Nazi' banner appears on Hungary trip during midweek Europa League action  9 shares Chelsea hit by new fans shame as 'Nazi' banner appears on Hungary trip OLIVER HOLT: The accumulation of disappointments left us all disillusioned and done with England... but Southgate changed our world share OLIVER HOLT: Gareth Southgate changed our world DANNY MURPHY: Liverpool's dressing room will be much happier if Pogba's not on United's team-sheet... he has to play at Anfield despite all his trials and tribulations 15 shares No Manchester United midfielder can hurt you like Paul Pogba   3 shares Ellis Genge claims there is a painful prejudice at the heart of rugby IAN HERBERT: Why Southgate's waistcoat is tailor-made for BBC Sports Personality of the Year award share Why Gareth Southgate's waistcoat is tailor-made for award REVEALED: The two 'genuinely world class' players Gary Neville played with at Manchester United - Ronaldo is one, but who is the other? 74 shares Gary Neville said he played with two world class players at Man United 'I admire that it is not easy for him but he is calm': Guardiola speaks of his pride in Sterling as striker ends difficult week with goal in win over Everton 1 share Pep Guardiola speaks of pride in Raheem Sterling after scoring impact 'I had some flashes of the seven months of rehab': Koscielny can't stop smiling after making his return against Qarabag share Laurent Koscielny can't stop smiling after making his return Father of Stuttgart captain Gentner dies suddenly in the stadium after seeing son's 2-1 win over Hertha Berlin share Father of Stuttgart captain Gentner dies suddenly in the stadium West Ham consider January loan move for Man United midfielder Pereira while Arsenal and Chelsea monitor situation  5 shares West Ham consider loan move for Manchester United's Andreas Pereira  Mourinho handed major boost ahead of Liverpool test as Martial, Lindelof and Dalot all check in to hotel despite fitness doubts 232 shares Manchester United given Anthony Martial boost ahead of Liverpool game Showing your players this one, Jurgen? Footage re-emerges of Klopp scoring wonder goal 21 years ago to the day as he prepares his Liverpool stars for United 35 shares Footage reemerges of Klopp scoring wonder goal for Mainz 'He can't smile every second of the day': Van Dijk plays down concerns over Salah's lack of celebrations  share Van Dijk plays down concerns over Salah's celebrations  'I'm still speaking to Gerrard... he's made me a better captain', reveals Liverpool's Henderson  1 share Gerrard has helped me become a better captain, reveals Henderson  PETER CROUCH: The power is shifting at the top of the league... United and Liverpool are on different levels now 73 shares PETER CROUCH: Liverpool and Man United are on different levels now 'Liverpool have many strengths but he is a nuclear strength': Mourinho insists United must stop Salah as his former player has grown from a boy to a man in recent years This lot knew how to beat Liverpool! Recovering Ferguson reunited with Scholes, Giggs, Neville and Butt for lunch at the Ivy NUMBERS GAME: Mourinho must choose between Lukaku and Rashford - and here's why youngster must start against Liverpool ahead of £75m Belgian  34 shares Here is why Mourinho must use Rashford rather than Lukaku at Liverpool 'It hasn't been a joy to play them recently... we all have a plan for this game': Klopp confident Liverpool can break down Mourinho's pragmatic United 170 shares Klopp confident Liverpool can end dire run against Man Utd at Anfield MARTIN KEOWN: Manchester United are vulnerable and there for the taking in derby clash against Liverpool 42 shares Man United are vulnerable and there for the taking against Liverpool 'I'm not the Pope of tactics telling people what they have to do': Klopp unmoved on Mourinho's style ahead of hosting Manchester United at Anfield 17 shares Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claims he is 'not the Pope of tactics' 'We don't have to be scared of anything': Van Dijk not afraid of United... but tells Liverpool team-mates to be 'aware' of attacking danger ahead of derby clash share Van Dijk insists Liverpool 'aren't scared of anything' ahead of United 'Speaking up doesn't always make life easier... but easy never changed anything': Sterling fronts new Nike advert after his Instagram post addressing racism 5 shares Raheem Sterling fronts new Nike advert after speaking out on racism Jesus at the double before super-sub Sterling makes sure as Man City reclaim pole position in title race with victory over Everton  484 shares Gabriel Jesus double fires Manchester City back to top of the league Real Madrid move within two points of leaders Barcelona as Benzema nets winner in slender victory  645 shares Karim Benzema helps Solari's side keep the pressure on league leaders Rondon the Newcastle hero with only goal against Huddersfield to ease Rafa's relegation fears 8 shares Huddersfield 0-1 Newcastle: Rondon nets solitary goal to bag vital win Jimenez and Cavaleiro on target as Wolves hunt out third straight win and Cherries continue to fall  7 shares Raul Jimenez and Ivan Cavaleiro seal third straight win for Wolves West Ham continue surge up the table as Pellegrini's men record fourth straight win thanks to Snodgrass and Antonio  23 shares Fulham 0-2 West Ham: Snodgrass and Antonio both score as Hammers win Hornets edge thriller against Cardiff to post first victory since October thanks to a couple of Christmas crackers 6 shares Watford 3-2 Cardiff: Javi Gracia's side win Ronaldo is spot on as Juventus star nets penalty to help his side win Turin derby  4 shares Juventus 1-0 Torino: Ronaldo penalty seals all three points in derby Jesus shines with double but Mina struggles in a back three - PLAYER RATINGS from City's win over Everton 671 shares PLAYER RATINGS: Gabriel Jesus shines with double for Manchester City Campbell gets first win under his belt as Macclesfield boss as Durrell and Smith seal victory over Crawley Town share Sol Campbell gets first win under his belt as Macclesfield boss Milivojevic eases pressure on Hodgson with superb Palace winner against Foxes 21 shares Crystal Palace 1-0 Leicester: Luka Milivojevic scores superb goal 'We knew we had to suffer... and we did': Guardiola hails effort of his City stars as his energy drags his side to win share Pep Guardiola drags his side to win against Everton with his energy 'There won't be any tables flying around': Chisora insists he is a changed man as he prepares for Whyte rematch share Chisora promises no table-chucking or swearing in Whyte build up Inter Milan 1-0 Udinese: Icardi's Panenka penalty heroics secures San Siro victory share Inter Milan 1-0 Udinese: Icardi Panenka penalty secures victory Beer-gate at Ally Pally: Van Gerwen has pint thrown over him while preparing to make match entrance as culprit is banned for life  15 shares Michael van Gerwen has pint thrown over him at Alexandra Palace Tottenham's number 23! Rose and Trippier show admiration for Eriksen at the darts after Dane's winner against Burnley share Danny Rose and Kieran Trippier loved Eriksen's last-gasp winner 'I'm a big fan, I like his aggression… and he knows he has to perform with Aguero on the bench': Shearer lauds Jesus after his double downs Everton  share Alan Shearer lauds Gabriel Jesus after his double downs Everton  Pavon set for £40m January move to Arsenal as Emery aims to freshen up squad Spurs won't remember the details in win over Burnley - but teenager Skipp will have cherished every second of debut share Spurs youngster Oliver Skipp impresses in debut start against Burnley Christian salvation for injury-hit Spurs as great Dane Eriksen comes off the bench to break down Burnley at the death 19 shares Tottenham 1-0 Burnley: Christian Eriksen comes off the bench to win it 'I wouldn't say he's loud and aggressive but he's got that authority': McCarthy lifts the lid on Hasenhuttel's attacking blueprint to save Southampton from the drop 3 shares Alex McCarthy lifts the lid on Ralph Hasenhuttel's attacking blueprint 'He doesn't need a lot of chances to score': Hasenhuttl warns Southampton that Aubameyang's pace will be hard to deal with during Arsenal encounter share Ralph Hasenhuttl warns Southampton about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang QPR 2-1 Middlesbrough: Wells strikes as McClaren gets the better of his former club

The Telegraph 17/12/2018 06:46:57 AM Chelsea fans under further scrutiny over flag bearing Nazi logo Jose Mourinho: Liverpool are the lucky ones - everything is going their way Raheem Sterling becomes face of new Nike advert after speaking out on racism Paul HaywardVirgil van Dijk's importance in Liverpool's miserly defence highlights Manchester United's woes Premium Leinster have the last laugh over 'flag-gate' with Bath rout Comment: It's not for fans to 'reclaim' Jewish slurs - football has no place for such words Sam Wallace Watch videoFan throws beer in Michael van Gerwen's face before world No 1's opening World Championship match 'You have to say that I am right'Maurizio Sarri insists he will not rethink N'Golo Kante's Chelsea midfield role Laurent Koscielny says Unai Emery has brought 'fresh air' to Arsenal as defender starts his own 'new chapter' Christian Eriksen breaks Burnley's rugged resolve with 91st-minute winner for Tottenham at Wembley Jordan Henderson interviewI have lived with pain of missing title in 2014 - now Liverpool are ready to win trophies Alex McCarthy interview'Southampton is a massive club... we shouldn’t be in the situation that we’re in' Virgil van Dijk's importance in Liverpool's miserly defence highlights Manchester United's woes Premium Comment: It's not for fans to 'reclaim' Jewish slurs - football has no place for such words Sam Wallace Comment: Liverpool have the mettle to run Manchester City even closer than 'surprise' 2014 title bid Chris Bascombe Ellis Genge interview: 'If I'm being brutally honest, loyalty does not matter' Premium Jose Mourinho: Liverpool are the lucky ones - everything is going their way Fan throws beer in Michael van Gerwen's face before world No 1's opening World Championship match Jordan Henderson: I have lived with pain of missing title in 2014 - now Liverpool are ready to win trophies Alex McCarthy interview: 'Southampton is a massive club... we shouldn’t be in the situation that we’re in' Laurent Koscielny says Unai Emery has brought 'fresh air' to Arsenal as defender starts his own 'new chapter' 'You have to say that I am right': Maurizio Sarri insists he will not rethink N'Golo Kante's Chelsea midfield role Virgil van Dijk's importance in Liverpool's miserly defence highlights Manchester United's woes Premium Dillian Whyte focused on Dereck Chisora fight, not Anthony Joshua rematch Carl Frampton claims Josh Warrington is only 'fourth best featherweight champion in the world' Newcastle openside John Hardie ready to 'tear it up' in white-hot contest against Edinburgh Edinburgh's Hamish Watson relishing coming up against Scotland rival John Hardie  Elinor Barker misses chance to shine in omnium at London Track World Cup Chelsea fans under further scrutiny over flag bearing Nazi logo Bellator Hawaii: Dominant Michael Chandler wins back the lightweight world title says in dream scenario Khabib Nurmagomedov would be ultimate challenge  More Sport Work ahead for Claudio Ranieri as West Ham ensure Fulham stay bottom Nuno Espirito Santo not getting carried away as Wolves rewrite history against out-of-form Bournemouth  Toulouse continue unbeaten start to the Champions Cup with bonus-point win over Wasps Salomon Rondon scores priceless goal as Newcastle inflict fourth successive defeat on Huddersfield  Virat Kohli (82*) and Ajinkya Rahane guide India from 8-2 to level terms with Australia on day two Elinor Barker misses chance to shine in omnium at London Track World Cup Charlotte Dujardin interviewNew horse, same drive and determination Saracens turn up heat after the break to end Cardiff Blues' last-eight hopes Manchester City back on top as Gabriel Jesus scores twice against Everton England slump to crushing World Cup semi-final defeat as Belgium consign them to bronze-medal match Dillian Whyte focused on Dereck Chisora fight, not Anthony Joshua rematch SPOTY 2018: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and who are the contenders? Jose Mourinho: Liverpool are the lucky ones - everything is going their way Jordan Henderson: I have lived with pain of missing title in 2014 - now Liverpool are ready to win trophies Alex McCarthy interview: 'Southampton is a massive club... we shouldn’t be in the situation that we’re in' Laurent Koscielny says Unai Emery has brought 'fresh air' to Arsenal as defender starts his own 'new chapter' 'You have to say that I am right': Maurizio Sarri insists he will not rethink N'Golo Kante's Chelsea midfield role Virgil van Dijk's importance in Liverpool's miserly defence highlights Manchester United's woes Premium Newcastle openside John Hardie ready to 'tear it up' in white-hot contest against Edinburgh Edinburgh's Hamish Watson relishing coming up against Scotland rival John Hardie  Leinster have the last laugh over 'flag-gate' with Bath rout Saracens turn up heat after the break to end Cardiff Blues' last-eight hopes Toulouse continue unbeaten start to the Champions Cup with bonus-point win over Wasps Glasgow beat Lyon but miss out on Champions Cup bonus point Virat Kohli (82*) and Ajinkya Rahane guide India from 8-2 to level terms with Australia on day two Australia vs India, second Test: live scoreboard from Adelaide Ashley Giles confirmed as managing director of England men's cricket in succession to Andrew Strauss Virat Kohli takes spectacular slip catch before Australia fight back on day one of second India Test Ashley Giles to be named England's new director of cricket Comment: Australia are facing a make-or-break Test against India - it could be carnage if they lose Michael Vaughan The Tennis Podcast: 2018 awards episode Comment: 'Big Dogs' of SW19 have not had their fill of expansion plans for Wimbledon just yet Simon Briggs Manchester joins London on five-city shortlist to host ATP Finals from 2021 English golfer Aaron Rai holds his nerve to take first European Tour title Phil Mickleson vs Tiger Woods 'The Match II' on hold as organisers await pay-per-view findings from opener Tiger Woods vs Phil Mickelson betting preview: It's all about entertainment and the odds Bryony Frost rewards faith in her by guiding Frodon to Caspian Caviar Gold Cup win Mr Medic looks in rude health for December Gold Cup Comment: For decades, women have been failed by the system...the all-female W Series at least deserves a chance to succeed Oliver Brown Mick Schumacher signs to race in Formula Two next year Where it went wrong for Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel in 2018 – can they catch Mercedes? F1 adjusted driver ratings for the 2018 season: Who is in our top 10? Lewis Hamilton cruises to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victory and then disrobes to point grandly to 'Still I Rise' tattoo Nico Hulkenberg trapped in ablaze Renault for three minutes after dramatic crash at Abu Dhabi GP Galleries Gallery: Wilder vs Fury - the big fight in pictures: All the action and celebrities at Staples Center in LA Gallery: The 23 images that sum up Lewis Hamilton's 2018 title victory Gallery: UCI WorldTour 2018: Who rides for who and who has won what – team-by-team guide to the season Gallery: The balletic glory of Ivan Rakitic's Champions League Wembley wondergoal: from every possible angle Elinor Barker misses chance to shine in omnium at London Track World Cup Laura Kenny says British women's endurance in best ever shape after romp to victory in team pursuit at  UCI Track World Cup  Jess Varnish employment tribunal verdict expected in mid-January British sailor Alex Thomson loses Route du Rhum race in his sleep Former America's Cup holders to launch new world sailing series  'I only went for a gin and tonic, it cost me £110m' - How Britain's richest man is helping Ben Ainslie try to win the America's Cup Exclusive Kyle Langford interview: I would still shake the hand of the drugs cheat who denied me world 800m bronze Dina Asher-Smith: Awards are nice but I only won European gold, not world or Olympic Russia's athletics ban extended into fourth year despite controversial Wada reinstatement Dillian Whyte focused on Dereck Chisora fight, not Anthony Joshua rematch Carl Frampton claims Josh Warrington is only 'fourth best featherweight champion in the world' Rocky Fielding insists he can defend title against Canelo Alvarez Opinion and analysis Comment: It's not for fans to 'reclaim' Jewish slurs - football has no place for such words Sam Wallace Comment: Liverpool have the mettle to run Manchester City even closer than 'surprise' 2014 title bid Chris Bascombe Comment: 'Big Dogs' of SW19 have not had their fill of expansion plans for Wimbledon just yet Simon Briggs Comment: Alisson is now putting David de Gea's position as league's best under threat Jamie Carragher

Daily Mirror 17/12/2018 06:46:05 AM The media has done a shoddy job of exposing racism in football Sterling helps fire Manchester City back to the top of the league Guardiola explains why he admires Sterling after difficult week Guardiola explains why he admires Sterling after difficult week Eriksen save Spurs’ blushes with injury-time winner Hammers cruise past Ranieri’s lacklustre Cottagers Pochettino tells Spurs fans not to expect new signings in January Guardiola explains why injuries have helped 'exhausted' De Bruyne Saracens re-emerge as the greatest threat to Leinster’s European crown Klopp hails Mourinho as ‘the most successful manager in the world’ Lacazette's goal seals Arsenal win against Qarabag in final group tie WBC can sanction Joshua vs Wilder despite ordering Fury rematch Formula E debutant Massa admits experience will count for nothing Liverpool vs Manchester United: Premier League preview Premier League remind fans to get behind teams in a ‘respectful’ way AC Milan hit by €12m fine and threatened with ban over FFP breach

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