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Sean Dyche is top of the Premier League clocks with a £45,000 watch while Bob Bradley ran

Courtesy of some painstaking research by ANTHONY GOODRIDGE, Sportsmail reveals which watch each Premier League boss wears. They range from £40 to £45,000 - and you'll be surprised who has the most expensive one.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho calls off move to sign Benfica defender Victor

CHRIS WHEELER: Manchester United have cooled their interest in Benfica’s £38million-rated defender Victor Lindelof after manager Jose Mourinho decided against signing a new centre-back in the January transfer window. United have been tracking the 22-year-old Sweden international for some time, and a delegation from Benfica flew over to England last week for talks set up by super agent Jorge Mendes. But although reports in the Portuguese media claim a deal is close, it’s understood that no bid has been made and Mourinho is happy with the central defensive options he has for the remainder of the season.

MATT LAWTON: British cycling were under fire again on WEdnesday after MPs reacted with incredulity at the latest twist in the Sir Bradley Wiggins ‘jiffy bag’ controversy.

Superstitious Ander Herrera has worn the same shinpads since the age of eight - much to the amusement of his Manchester United team-mates.

With Christmas now over and the world hurtling towards 2017, there is one thing on every football fan's lips... the January transfer window. Join Sportsmail for all the latest news and rumours.

Axed Bob Bradley was mocked by members of the Swansea squad during the closing stages of his ill-fated managerial reign. Sources have said Bradley was given the nickname 'Ronald Reagan'.

NEW The £27million signing from Palmeiras is jetting into the North West on Monday ahead of linking up with Pep Guardiola's squad, but will first attend a huge party with around 500 guests.

Southampton 1-4 Tottenham: Harry Kane blazes penalty over bar but scores as Dele Alli nets

SOUTHAMPTON 1-4 TOTTENHAM - MATT BARLOW AT ST MARY'S: Having sat on the sofa and watched his five closest rivals spring out of Christmas with five wins, Mauricio Pochettino knew this was crucial to Tottenham’s top-four ambitions.

Tottenham striker Harry Kane loses turf war as Lord Sugar compares Spurs kit to Colman's

Tottenham came away from St Mary's with three points as Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and a double by Dele Alli ensured a happy return for Mauricio Pochettino. Here, Sportsmail picks out five things you may have missed during the Premier League match in case you had to pop to the kitchen to make a cup of tea or were busy tweeting your opinions on the 4-1 win for Tottenham...

SAM CUNNINGHAM: The striker netted the second goal of Spurs' four when he headed in Christian Eriksen's corner for his eighth Premier League strike of the season and 10th in all competitions.

Mike Dean was absolutely right to dismiss Southampton's Nathan Redmond for his deliberate foul that denied Tottenham an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

SAM CUNNINGHAM: Southampton manager Claude Puel likes to rotate his team and made four changes last night. In the Premier League he has made 40 changes to his starting line-ups.

Few fanfares for Bradley Wiggins, cycling's king of gold... but should he be stripped of

MATT LAWTON - SPORTS NEWS REPORTER OF THE YEAR: In Rio everything appeared perfect. Sir Bradley Wiggins won a fifth Olympic gold medal in the most dramatic of circumstances in the velodrome that night, seemingly bringing the curtain down on what might just have been the finest career in British sporting history. Here, after all, was a cyclist who had conquered the world at just about any distance from 4km to 2000 miles; who had amassed eight Olympic medals in all, not to mention eight world titles and that iconic hour record, and somehow managed to leave the track for a few years to become the first Briton to win the Tour de France. That he had to slim down from more than 80 kilogrammes to less than 70 – when he stands at a gangly 6ft 3in – to beat the professional peloton on the road seemed only to underline his dedication and professionalism. Whatever his reasons, Wiggins leaves cycling in a very different place.

MATT LAWTON: Sir Bradley Wiggins might no longer be racing a bike — but the questions mount up for the first British winner of the Tour de France and his former colleagues at Team Sky.

My memory is of other Team GB members looking to Wiggins and the other cyclists as examples of what can be achieved if you put the work in and execute.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is Mr Incredible: At 35 he is still going strong because of his martial

JACK GAUGHAN: If he scores twice against Middlesbrough on New Year’s Eve, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will have hit more goals than anyone across Europe’s top leagues during 2016. Lionel Messi tops the charts on 51, but with Barcelona enjoying their winter break, Manchester United’s No 9 has a free run at clinching the honour. United staff were amazed when Ibrahimovic broke their records for the power he produced during exercises in the gym last summer. He works overtime with personal physiotherapist Dario Fort (pictured), who moved with the striker to Paris Saint-Germain, having struck up a bond with him at AC Milan. United have their own Mr Incredible leading by example.

Ana Ivanovic confirms retirement as she admits 'I cannot live up to my own high standards

Former world No 1 Ana Ivanovic retired from professional tennis on Wednesday after a season blighted by injuries. Her career high was triumphing at the 2008 French Open. She announced on Facebook on Wednesday night: ‘It was a difficult decision but there is so much to celebrate. Don’t be sad, be optimistic alongside me.’

Chris Coleman edged ahead in the race to become the next Swansea City manager, while sacked Bob Bradley admitted he was ‘p****d off’ by his dismissal after only 85 days.

Aston Villa have rejected a remarkable bid of £25million for left-back Jordan Amavi in the latest case of China’s huge financial muscle being directed at England.

Lukas Podolski could become the latest high-profile name to join the Chinese Super League revolution after Beijing Guoan made a 'remarkable offer' for the Galatasaray forward.

Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld cheered on by Andrew 'Beef' Johnston as they book

Defending champion Gary Anderson booked his place in the quarter-finals of the William Hill World Darts Championship with a 4-2 win over Benito van de Pas at Alexandra Palace. Anderson, the second seed, held off a spirited display from 23-year-old Dutchman van de Pas to open up a 3-0 lead without missing a double and producing nine maximums.

Shanghai Shenhua announce signing of Carlos Tevez on £615,000 per week deal as former

Carlos Tevez has finalised his move to Shanghai Shenhua where he becomes the highest-paid footballer in the world, earning £615,000 per week. 

Jamie Redknapp believes Dele Alli is well on course to become one of the best midfielders in the world following his man-of-the-match performance against Southampton on Wednesday.

Samir Nasri is being investigated by Spanish anti-doping authorities after his Twitter account was hacked according to reports in Spain. A series of bizarre tweets were sent from Nasri's account.

The Liverpool manager is amazed at the Brazilian's ability to strike a ball and joked he would be shooting at every opportunity as he reflected on the past year at Anfield.

Messi as you've never seen him before... Barcelona release footage of world's best player during rise through famous academy

Lionel Messi's incredible footballing ability is no secret... arguably, he is the best player ever to have graced the pitch. Now though, a new video has emerged with never-before-seen footage of the Barcelona boy, as the club dig deep into the archives at Christmas. Containing clips from Messi's meteoric rise through the ranks at the Nou Camp, the two-and-a-half minute compilation shows off stunning goals and ridiculous pieces of skills from the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Tottenham chief Donna-Maria Cullen convinced new White Hart Lane stadium will produce a

Work has continued to progress on Tottenham's new £400million ground which is being built on the same site as the club's current home, White Hart Lane. Spurs hope to have the new 61,000 capacity stadium ready in time for the start of the 2018-19 season and Cullen believes the new ground will help to produce a better atmosphere at games.

However, Christian Pulisic, who addressed questions thrown at him on Facebook, did refuse to rule out a Premier League move, by claiming 'you never really know what's going to happen'.

The proposed takeover of Reading could be under threat amid concerns over the history of the two prospective new owners. Dai Yongge and sister Dai Xiu Li were unsuccessful in an attempt to buy Hull.

Inter have been juggling a number of targets including Chelsea's John Obi Mikel and will hold further talks on Thursday before agreeing to finalise terms on a deal for Brazilian Lucas.

Arsene Wenger has appeared to aim a thinly-veiled dig at Chelsea by criticising the club's youth policy. The Blues have made a habit of stockpiling youngsters in recent years.

Arsenal teenager Dan Crowley will join Dutch club Go Ahead Eagles on loan in a bid to kick-start his career. Midfielder Crowley was one of the hottest young talents in English football at 15.

Manchester United stars arrive for training as Paul Pogba and Co prepare for Middlesbrough

Manchester United stars drove into Carrington as they continue preparations for their final game of the year against Middlesbrough, a game that could see them extend an unbeaten run to 12 games. An FA Cup win under Louis van Gaal did much to sugar-coat a dismal first half of the year but as we prepare to draw a welcome line under 2016, Manchester United have much to look forward to.

Celtic 2-0 Ross County: Hoops march on towards sixth successive league title

CELTIC 2-0 ROSS COUNTY - STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT PARKHEAD: Erik Sviatchenko put the Hoops ahead with a thunderbolt midway through the first half before Staurt Armstrong added a second seconds before the half-time interval.

Adam Lallana was once again impressive as Liverpool thrashed Stoke City on Tuesday night. But who is the most improved player at each of the other Premier League clubs this season?

We're winding down to the end of what has been an extraordinary year in the world of football, so it's only natural to take a backwards glance at the past 12 months in our alternative awards.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has claimed global football federations are 'overwhelmingly in favour' of his proposal to expand the current World Cup format from 32 nations to 48.

Benzema and Rodriguez take part in FIFA 17 free-kick challenge during winter break

FIFA players have become accustomed to practising their free-kick skills on the popular video game as they wait for a match to load up.  But now a selection of Real Madrid stars have been challenged to compete against each other in a real-life version of the start-up training mode.  The training-ground exercise saw a small group of Real Madrid's Spanish contingent go up against their rest of the world counterparts. 

Juan Sebastian Veron returns to the pitch at the age of 41 to play for boyhood team

Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has put his boots back on at the age of 41, to sign for boyhood club Estudiantes. Two years after announcing his retirement, the Argentina legend has put pen to paper on an 18-month deal, and will donate all his wages to the development of the club. Last week, he was training again with his former club after promising to return for the 2017 Copa Libertadores if fans bought 65 per cent of boxes at the club's new stadium.

Wesley Sneijder has always spoken warmly about his former boss's ability as a coach, but is less than complimentary about the way he works with his players on a human level.

Arsenal will consider offers for out-of-favour full-back Carl Jenkinson next month. The defender has recovered from a long-term knee injury and has made five starts for the club this season.

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is considering a temporary move to Sevilla despite his club's reticence over a loan. Sevilla have made a request to take the France star for the rest of term.

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal prepare to kick off 2017 by warming up... on Abu Dhabi

Andy Murray has played on the greatest courts on his route to securing his world No 1 status this year - but it's certain an Abu Dhabi motorway won't rank as one of them. The 29-year-old is preparing to play at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, an exhibition event in the United Arab Emirates which starts on December 29.  And ahead of the tournament, Murray was forced to knock the ball about with fellow tennis star Rafael Nadal in unusual surroundings.

Luis Suarez poses for picture with wife Sofia as Barcelona star returns to Uruguay on

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez took to Twitter on Wednesday to post a photo of himself posing with his wife in front of scenic background in Cerro San Antonio. The 29-year-old Uruguayan, who is enjoying a short break from his Barcelona duties, captioned the photo: 'Having a good time and enjoying cerro San Antonio.'

Former Hampshire batsman Mark Nicholas is to take leave from his role as a cricket commentator after twice being taken to hospital during the course of Australia's Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.

The last two occasions a northern hemisphere team beat New Zealand, Andy Farrell ran the defence. England 38 New Zealand 21, December 2012 and Ireland 40 New Zealand 29, November 2016.

WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will return to the ring in February to defend his title against Polish challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk. The fight will take place in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Liverpool v Stoke - six brilliant things you might have missed

Liverpool survived an early scare to thrash Stoke at Anfield, with goals from Adam Lallana, Roberto Firmino, Daniel Sturridge and a Giannelli Imbula own goal turning Jon Walters' opener from genuine threat to distant memory.

Arsenal gear up for crucial London derby against Crystal Palace as Danny Welbeck returns

Arsenal's stars braved the cold on Wednesday morning as they continued their preparations for Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace.  Arsene Wenger put his players through their paces at a chilly London Colney ahead of the London derby, which sees the Eagles - and new boss Sam Allardyce - visit the Emirates on New Year's Day. There was no sign of Alexis Sanchez or Mesut Ozil, both of whom are yet to sign a new contract, but Wenger was boosted by the return of Danny Welbeck. 

Arsenal star Granit Xhaka shares family moment on Instagram as he plays FIFA 17 with

Granit Xhaka and his brother Taulant have had the pleasure of facing each other on the football pitch three times in the calendar year with the Arsenal star winning every time. First, they played in the European Championships as Granit's Switzerland coming out as narrow 1-0 winners over Taulant's Albania.

MATT BARLOW: Antonio Conte has given Chelsea's title bid extra bounce by charming the families of staff and players at a Christmas trampoline party.

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has confirmed he is closing in on Charlton's £10 million rated youngster Ademola Lookman. The forward, 19, has already scored seven goals this season.

Englishman Mark Clattenburg, who was named the best referee in the world at the Globe Soccer Awards on Tuesday night, has emerged as a target for the wealthy league.

Wilfried Zaha has been named in Ivory Coast's provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, days after meeting England manager Gareth Southgate about his international future.

Sunderland boss David Moyes is awaiting news on Jordan Pickford's fitness after the in-form goalkeeper injured his knee during the 3-1 Boxing Day defeat to Manchester United.

ST JOHNSONE 1-1 RANGERS - BRIAN MARJORIBANKS AT MCDIARMID PARK: Rangers dropped even further behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership title race after drawing.

Bob Bradley lasted just 11 games as Swansea City boss but how does it compare to other

Swansea City's nightmare season hit a new low on Tuesday following the sacking of Bob Bradley after less than three months in charge. The American's tenure of just 11 games is one of the lowest ever for a fully appointed Premier League boss but where does it rank among other managers who were shown the door before they could get their shoes under the desk? Sportsmail looks at the top 10 shortest managerial spells in the top flight based on their Premier League games in charge.

Sportsmail explores the mad world of mascots after Harry the Hornet escapes a stinging

First it was an undercover reporter, then it was Harry the Hornet. Another day, another sting for Sam Allardyce, went the joke on Twitter, following Crystal Palace's match with Watford on Boxing Day. Certainly it was one of the more peculiar episodes in the recent history of the game, in which a paper merchant named Gareth got all dressed up and buzzed a Premier League manager and his winger into a state of irritation. But it didn’t end there.

Hearts defender Callum Paterson out for NINE MONTHS with knee injury 

Callum Paterson faces up to nine months on the sidelines through injury and will miss the remainder of the season. The Hearts defender was stretchered off with a knee injury shortly after scoring the opening goal in his side's 4-0 win over Kilmarnock on Tuesday. Paterson underwent a scan on Wednesday after which he was informed of the severity of the injury which is a hammer blow to a player expected to move in a big money deal during the January transfer window.

He has scored more than 20 goals in two of his three previous seasons at Dortmund and, although under contract until 2019, could receive a huge pay rise at Arsenal.

Adama Traore, now with Middlesbrough, made just four appearances for Barcelona. After becoming angered by the situation with the club, the youngster joined Aston Villa in 2015.

The 25-year-old Italy international scored a spectacular consolation goal for Sunderland in their 3-1 defeat at Manchester United on Boxing Day.

Swansea midfielder Jack Cork accepts the players must take their share of the blame as the club look to move on following the sacking of manager Bob Bradley.

MATT BARLOW: By the time he emerged from the Chelsea dressing room, his son’s Spider-Man face-paint had started to fade but Eden Hazard’s superhero status was still in full force.

Chelsea have declared an interest in Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie as Antonio Conte seeks to strengthen his Chelsea squad. Kessie is bound for the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast.

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Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen progress to last 16 at World

Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen also progressed to the last 16 at the World Darts Championship as Masters champion Danny Willett watched on. Taylor eased through to the next round at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday after overpowering Kevin Painter 4-0, dropping just four legs on the way.

Steve Smith hits century as Australia edge into the lead against Pakistan before rain

Steve Smith scored Australia's second century of the innings as they took the game to Pakistan on the fourth day of the Boxing Day Test before the weather once again took over at the MCG. A day after David Warner registered his 17th Test ton, Smith did likewise but only one delivery later the players went off for an early tea and did not return. At the close, Australia were on 465 for six, a first innings lead of 22, although there is surely insufficient time to make anything of it after four days plagued by bad weather.

Lewis Hamilton enjoys festive period with pampered pooches Roscoe and Coco as F1 star

They say Christmas is a time to spend with your loved ones and that's certainly what Lewis Hamilton has done... by celebrating the festive period with his pet bulldogs. The Formula One star's pampered globe-trotting pooches, Roscoe and Coco, are no strangers to the limelight, having made various appearances in the paddock. And Hamilton has once again made clear of his affection for his dogs by posting a festive Instagram snap on Wednesday. 

CIARAN KENNEDY: It was difficult not to raise an eyebrow when Conor McGregor was named Ireland’s most admired sportsperson in a representative 1,000 person consumer survey.

Australia trail Pakistan by 165 runs heading into the fourth day of the first Test in Melbourne, after David Warner struck 144 in response to Azhar Ali's unbeaten 205 for the tourists.

Cook was out for 117 but South Africa moved on to 351-5 in their second innings for a big advantage over the tourists after the teams tussled for superiority over the first two days.

The second part of Richard McLaren's report found that more than 1,000 Russian athletes benefited from a state-sponsored doping programme from 2011-2015 that included cheating at London 2012.

Durant made his comments after the league concluded he was on the wrong end of a non-call during the Warriors' blockbuster Christmas Day showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

New Zealand capitalised to wrap up a a 67-run victory and the series win as Bangladesh hit the self-destruct button in the second one-day international in Nelson.

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Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his best tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at Doncaster, Kelso, Leopardstown and Southwell.

Outlander, a 100th career winner and first at grade one level for jockey Jack Kennedy, asserted in the last 75 yards to beat 2015 Lexus winner and stablemate Don Poli by two and a quarter lengths.

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Antonio Conte is a serial winner using the secrets he learned at Juventus to turn Chelsea

MATT BARLOW: Antonio Conte tells his friends he does not sleep after defeat because it feels like he is dying. Winning? Well, winning charges through his body and feels like life. Conte named his daughter Vittoria, and the literal translation from Italian is victory. 'How could I choose another name?' he smiled when he shared his happy news with colleagues. These are the levels of obsession you reach when an athlete with a natural desire to win is soaked for many years in the Juventus way.  

Wingers have always been the best players. From Stanley Matthews to Ryan Giggs, supporters have always enjoyed watching the winger humiliate the full back.

Leicester City are now facing a relegation battle having won the Premier League title in May. But why have Claudio Ranieri's side found things tough since lifting the trophy?

JOE BERNSTEIN: Five victories in a row, 11 unbeaten. Mourinho's Manchester United are on the march again after a ropey start to the season that saw them drop points against Burnley and Stoke.

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