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Ipswich Town 0-6 Manchester City: Erling Haaland celebrates landmark new deal in defending champions' ruthless demolition - as Pep Guardiola's side look back to their best

JACK GAUGHAN AT PORTMAN ROAD: What maybe became lost in the hoopla around Erling Haaland's new mind-bending contract is that the little guy behind him will be here for all that too.

FA Cup fourth round TV picks are confirmed - with Man United to kick off the weekend and both Liverpool and Tottenham also selected for coverage

Several top Premier League sides remain involved after an action-packed third-round weekend finishing just days ago, with Manchester City and Liverpool among favourites to win trophy.

From Bowen to Haaland’s Record-Breaking Contract: Here Are the 50 Highest-Paid Players in the Premier League

Recently, a bombshell dropped in the Premier League when Manchester City signed the longest contract in the club’s history, making Erling Haaland the league’s highest-paid player by far. The new deal runs until June 30, 2034, and has a total value of £273,000,000. We’ve taken a closer look at the massive pay gap between the Premier League’s top earners. Starting with Jarrod Bowen, here’s the full list of the 50 highest-paid players in the league.

The forgotten first Lawson versus Tsunoda battle - as teenaged team-mates

Plenty of column inches have been devoted to Red Bull's choice of its second driver for 2025. But Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda are no strangers to being pitched against each other – they first faced off in the 2019 Euroformula Open series. Here is the story of that year

Manchester United pay touching tribute to Denis Law ahead of first game since his death - as club legends gather and Sir Alex Ferguson lays wreath

The players walked out to the Flower of Scotland tune and there was a chorus of applause as Sir Alex Ferguson laid a wreath on the half-way line. A poem was read out in his honour.

Legendary runner Eliud Kipchoge offers to mentor Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee for his London Marathon debut

DAVID COVERDALE: The legendary Kenyan, 40, is the record four-time winner of the event and this could be his last appearance on the streets of the capital before he retires.

Jack Draper suffers Australian Open heartbreak as he retires with injury - as tennis' new golden boy pens touching note for the British star

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT MELBOURNE PARK: Draper had pushed his once-fragile body to new extremes with three five set matches in a row, each time coming back from two sets to one down.

World Series-champion Dodgers spend big again with huge $72m addition to leave rival fans furious

Already satisfied with a starting rotation that includes Cy Young winners and All-Stars, the Los Angeles Dodgers have now made a blockbuster addition to their bullpen with a $72m signing.

Dream Team: The best XI in Premier League history

Dele Alli 'agrees deal to join new club' as former England star looks to revive his career - just a month after leaving Everton

Dele Alli has put pen to paper on a deal at a new club, valid until June 2026 with an option for a further season, according to a report.

Why Arsenal need a 10-game winning run to the Premier League title – and it must start now

Why Arsenal need a 10-game winning run to the Premier League title – and it must start now - Aston Villa thwarted Arsenal’s title bid last season, and they return to the Emirates on Saturday with the Gunners again needing to be almost flawless to win the Premier League

Ruben Amorim expecting 'roller-coaster' end to season with full fixture list

Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim, said he expects the rest of the season for his side to be a 'roller-coaster' due to the number of games in their calendar. The Red Devils will have to balance several competitions as, along with their remaining Premier League games, they are still in the Europa League and FA Cup.

He can be a one-club man - Phil Foden urged to commit whole career to Man City

Pep Guardiola wants Phil Foden to follow in Erling Haaland's footsteps and commit his entire career to Manchester City. Haaland this week signed an astonishing, bumper new nine-and-a-half-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2034. The Norwegian striker celebrated with a goal in Sunday's 6-0 rout of Ipswich, while Foden scored two.

Inside how ASICS are breaking the mould of tennis technology: Why the brand sees itself as a 'caregiver' and why Novak Djokovic believes they make the best shoes in the business

ED CARRUTHERS IN MELBOURNE: That ethos revolves around the brand's prerogative to help enable people to become happier, healthier and improve their mental well-being through exercise.

Golf: Runner-up Daniel Hillier one shot off victory at rich Dubai tournament

New Zealand golfer Daniel Hillier's emotions were "bittersweet" after finishing a narrow runner-up at the rich Dubai Desert Classic.

AC Milan close in on completing the move for footballer Kyle Walker

AC Milan close in on completing the move for Manchester City star Kyle Walker. The club is hopeful of wrapping up the signing after further talks, and are waiting to hear whether City will allow the 34-year-old to leave on a free.

Erling Haaland speaks out on why he signed staggering new NINE-AND-A-HALF-YEAR deal to stay at Man City until 2034

Erling Haaland has expressed his happiness after signing a staggering new nine-and-a-half-year deal to stay at Man City until 2034.

Toulouse 80-12 Leicester: Antoine Dupont shines as defending champions inflict historic beatdown of Tigers in ruthless display

ALEX BYWATER AT THE STADE ERNEST-WALLON: This was an afternoon of untold misery for Leicester as they were ripped apart by a simply majestic French side.

Wyoming volleyball player's impassioned plea to ban trans athletes from women's sports : 'Stop this injustice'

A Wyoming bill aimed at banning transgender athletes from participating in women's collegiate sports advanced through committee on Friday at the urging of a Cowgirls volleyball player.

The top 10 female surfers around the world – ranked

Surfing: Dunedin teen Owen stuns Stairmand at national champs

Dunedin teenager Alexis Owen caused a major upset at the national surfing championships, snatching the title from Billy Stairmand.

Premier League issue statement after Joao Pedro's goal was disallowed by VAR in Brighton's win over Man United

The Premier League have explained the reason why Joao Pedro's goal for Brighton against Manchester United was disallowed. Pedro had found the net with the sides level at 1-1.

Man City weigh up move for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz just six months after his Aston Villa exit... with Omar Marmoush set for medical ahead of his £63m transfer from Frankfurt

Luiz, who plays for the same club as his girlfriend, Alisha Lehmann, has played just 16 times for Juventus this season and could already be on his way out of the club.

Russian Tennis Player Fined $76,000 for Misconduct at Australian Open

His frustration was clear throughout the match.

Australia rule Waitematā Harbour with dominant SailGP Auckland victory

But the Black Foils have vowed to bounce back from their disappointment at Sydney next month.

Jason Kelce pays heartfelt tribute to brother Travis and his growth as an NFL star before Chiefs vs Texans

Before what could be the last game of Travis Kelce's legendary NFL career, his brother Jason issued a heartfelt tribute to his brother and his maturation in the league.

Tributes laid around Old Trafford to honour Manchester United 'cornerstone' Denis Law

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Denis Law as the "greatest Scottish player of all time" and described him as the "cornerstone" of Manchester United's success as tributes were laid outside Old Trafford on Sunday. Law, who won two league titles with United and was a member of their European Cup-winning team under Sir Matt Busby in 1968 when they became the first English club to lift the trophy, died on Friday aged 84. Law won the Ballon d'Or in 1964 - the only Scottish player to do so - and claimed 55 caps for his country.

Daly reveals perks of proper pre-season after "painful" IndyCar cameos

The 2025 IndyCar season will be the veteran's first full-time campaign since 2022

Olivia Dunne puts fears of TikTok ban to one side as she helps LSU gymnastics team beat Florida

'There's plenty of room to improve,' Dunne's teammate Haleigh Bryant told ESPN afterwards. 'This one is a big one but this one is in the past.'

Determined Alex de Minaur battles to book his place in the fourth round of the Australian Open with gutsy comeback vs Francisco Cerundolo

It was not all plain sailing for the Sydneysider, who sealed a 7-5 6-7 (7-3) 3-6 3-6 victory against world No 31 Francisco Cerundolo.

Liverpool are dealt fresh injury blow to Arne Slot's frontline ahead of Brentford trip

LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool have been dealt a potential injury blow ahead of their weekend trip to Brentford as Reds boss Arne Slot revealed one of his key attackers missed training on Thursday.

The Albion Foundation receive vital funding from the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund to support their pan-disability football team

The Albion Foundation, the charitable arm of West Bromwich Albion, have received vital funding to support the development of their weekly pan-disability football sessions.

Nottingham Forest showdown with Arsenal next month is set to be moved to avoid Nuno's high-flyers playing twice in just 48 hours

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Forest are due to travel to Newcastle on February 23, before facing Arsenal in an evening kick-off at the City Ground two days later.

'Quite harsh': Emma Raducanu's Australian Open loss after thumping by Iga Swiatek

Second seed Iga Swiatek eased past Emma Raducanu and moved into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-0 win at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest 3-2 Southampton: Hosts extend unbeaten run to nine games after Nuno Espirito Santo's side hold off Saints' second-half rally

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: When Anthony Taylor blew his whistle to signal full-time, Nuno Espirito Santo was not the only one in Forest colours who looked like he needed a lie down.

Aston Martin Eyes Verstappen in $1.2 Billion Power Move

Aston Martin is making waves in the Formula 1 world with rumors of a groundbreaking $1.22 billion deal to lure Max Verstappen from Red Bull. With bold ambitions, a star designer onboard, and financial firepower, this move could redefine the competitive landscape of Formula 1.

Auckland FC crush competition leaders to go back on top

Auckland FC have hammered Melbourne City in Auckland.

Dana White announces new main event for UFC 311 after lightweight star is ruled out just 24 hours before title bout

The main event for UFC 311 has been dramatically changed just 24 hours before Saturday's card in California. Islam Makhachev was due to defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan.

Neymar's career at the top is OVER as 'he can no longer play at the level we're used to', Al-Hilal boss Jorge Jesus brutally claims after axing star

Neymar joined the Saudi side in a £78million deal from PSG in the summer of 2023 but has been restricted to just seven appearances.

Calls for SailGP to become long-term fixture in Auckland

AUT sport and recreation professor Dr Mark Orams said the large crowds that turned out showed the growing popularity of sailing.

Wolves closing in on the signing of Manu Silva in £10m deal from Vitoria SC as Vitor Pereira looks to strengthen his midfield options

SIMON JONES: Vitor Pereira is looking to continue strengthening his side this January to aid their fight for Premier League survival, with Emmanuel Agbadou already arriving.

Liverpool's back-up brigade give belief they will power to glory as substitutes make the difference in last-gasp Brentford victory

LEWIS STEELE: He had only played a cameo off the bench but he was saluted like a king by the travelling Kop.

Paul Merson insists he 'can't believe' bizarre Kai Havertz act after Arsenal star's handball against Aston Villa

The result leaves the Gunners six points adrift of top spot, although the deficit appeared to have been slashed when Merino's strike deflected in at the death.

Erling Haaland 'happy and proud' to sign contract extension at Manchester City to 2034

Erling Haaland said he is 'proud and happy' to have signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City, the club have announced. The striker's existing contract was due to expire in June 2027 but he has now committed his future to the club until the 2033-34 season.

Novak Djokovic is booed by fans for surprising post-match act as he reaches the Australian Open quarter-finals for the 15th time in his career

ED CARRUTHERS IN MELBOURNE: During the tournament players will normally stay on the court to conduct a post-match interview with broadcasters and reflect on the match.

Australian Open ball boy collapses mid-match due to extreme heat - as play is halted amid worrying scenes in Melbourne

A ball boy collapsed in the middle of a match at the Australian Open in concerning scenes. The incident occurred during a mixed doubles match at the Margaret Arena in Melbourne.

Fiery American Danielle Collins blames crowd at Australian Open for wild reception after third-round loss

Danielle Collins certainly embraced her brief stint as the pantomime villain of Melbourne Park, but the fiery American thinks the crowd may have taken the 'banter' too seriously.

David Moyes’s clever change relights fire inside Everton’s forgotten talisman

David Moyes’s clever change relights fire inside Everton’s forgotten talisman - The Toffees stunned Spurs in a rampant first half, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s throwback display representing the veteran manager’s strategy in the short term after a turbulent few seasons for the club

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Ruben Amorim sends 'rollercoaster' warning over Man United's struggles as he names the 'most difficult' thing that players are trying to change after topsy-turvy win against Southampton

CHRIS WHEELER: Ruben Amorim has warned that Manchester United's 'rollercoaster' ride is going to continue for the rest of the season after beating Southampton in dramatic fashion on Thursday.