SAMI MOKBEL: Mikel Arteta has fired a chilling warning to his new Arsenal players, telling them: it’s my way or the highway. The 37-year-old was confirmed as the Gunners’ new manager on a three-and-a-half year deal yesterday and immediately set about laying down the law to his new charges. ‘I have to try and convince the players about what I want to do, how I want to do it, they have to start accepting a different process, a different way of thinking,’ Arteta said. 'I want to get all the staff and everybody at the club with the same mindset. We have to build a culture that has to sustain the rest.'
'He's already really good': Jurgen Klopp praises £7.25m man Takumi Minamino and says Japan star can make immediate impact at title-chasing Liverpool
The 24-year-old Japanese star opted to switch to Anfield from Red Bull Salzburg for £7.25million, and will join up with his new teammates when the transfer window opens in January. And Klopp already envisions the forward playing a crucial role for the Reds, and stressed that there is still time for Minamino to improve even more.
ARTETA TAKES OVER AT ARSENAL
Mikel Arteta is CONFIRMED as Arsenal's new boss on a three-and-a-half year deal and immediately vows to transform them into trophy-winners... but admits 'it won't happen overnight'
Mikel Arteta's return to Arsenal as manager has been confirmed (centre, left) after the former midfielder quit his role as No 2 to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City to sign a three-and-a-half year contract with the Gunners. Arteta made 150 appearances for the club as a player when he joined from Everton in 2011. It is unclear whether he will take charge for the game against Everton on Saturday.
'Welcome back to the family': Mesut Ozil offers a warm welcome to new Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta... after his bitter falling out with old boss Unai Emery
Mesut Ozil has sent out a personal welcome to returning Arsenal icon Mikel Arteta, after he was announced as new Gunners manager to replace Unai Emery. Arteta makes his comeback to the Emirates after leaving the club in 2016, returning to north London to make his first venture into senior management after earning his stripes under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Ripped Tommy Fury strips off to reenact brother Tyson's pose ahead of his first fight since he revealed fears over becoming a 'washed-up reality star' after Love Island stint
PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Fury showed off his chiselled light-heavyweight physique for the Sportsmail cameras ahead of his return to the ring on Saturday night. The 20-year-old faces unknown Polish fighter Przemyslaw Binienda at the Copper Box in Hackney Wick in what will be his third professional fight.
'If Flamengo win they'll have a PROPER party... we play Leicester': Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool CAN'T take the Club World Cup final as seriously as the Brazilians with Boxing Day title clash looming
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has outlined the 'massive differences' between the South American and European outlook on winning the FIFA Club World Cup ahead of Saturday's final with Brazilian club Flamengo in Qatar. The German believes that Flamengo will be 'treated as heroes' and enjoy 'a proper party' if they lift the trophy, while Liverpool have to return home and play Leicester City on Boxing Day. South American clubs have always placed greater significance in winning global club tournaments as opposed to an attitude of indifference in Europe, something Klopp acknowledged on the eve of the game.
Young Leeds United fan looks REALLY grumpy when Manchester United captain Ashley Young visits him in hospital... before his Christmas is saved by a visit from his own team's Adam Forshaw
A Leeds United-mad child had a Christmas visit to forget - and then one to remember - after Manchester United stars turned up to see him at a children's hospital. The kid, called Eddie whose dad posts on Twitter as @dfgase4gd4eg, was visited by United captain Ashley Young on December 10 (left). He was wearing a Leeds shirt when Young showed up and had a simple response according to his dad: 'Eughh, yuck'. But he was then visited by Leeds player Adam Forshaw (right) who brought him a new kit (inset) and other presents.
An ugly war of words with Antonio Conte, a huge touchline bust-up with a Blues coach and TAUNTING fans by holding up three fingers for the titles he won... How Jose Mourinho fell out of love with Chelsea
From touchline battles with Antonio Conte (left), to reminding Chelsea fans how many titles he delivered at Stamford Bridge (inset), Jose Mourinho's reunions with Chelsea are always box-office. Take his last match against them, while he was Manchester United boss, and a last-minute equaliser from Ross Barkley sparked a touchline brawl (top left) between both benches after Marco Ianni (bottom right), one of Maurizio Sarri's coaches, ran to celebrate in front of an irate Mourinho.
'I'm unlucky, it's just one of those things': Rugby star Rob Burrow breaks down in an interview as he reveals his motor neurone disease was diagnosed in just three weeks when he began slurring his words
The Leeds Rhinos legend, who won eight Super League titles and only retired two years ago, announced the devastating news on Thursday in an emotional statement. The 37-year-old has received support from numerous people across the rugby family, including fellow MND sufferer and former Scottish rugby union international Doddie Weir, but couldn't hold back the raw emotion in an on-screen interview. A crowdfunding page has been set up and has already hit over £65,000, with over 3,400 people contributing.
'I do not go to the pub often as people would say "Ah, he's been drinking. Ah, he's been smoking"': Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reveals he tries to enjoy a normal life but struggles due to publicity around his 'intense job'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has lifted the lid on his life away from football, admitting he enjoys the occasional trip to the pub but worries about being seen in the public eye. The German has been at Anfield for the last four years and led them to Champions League glory last season, looking set to top that off with the Premier League title this year. The German said: 'I have a completely normal life. I go home, walk the dog, from time to time I go to the pub, but not very often because people would say "Ah, he's drinking. Ah, he's smoking!"
'He's on a Christmas holiday... I don't think he's coming here': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims transfer target Erling Haaland is NOT on his way to Manchester for United talks after meeting him last week
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (right) says he is not meeting with transfer target Erling Haaland today, despite reports from his homeland that the Norwegian wonderkid was on a Manchester-bound flight this morning. Haaland, 19, is one of Europe's most in-demand youngsters and met with Solskjaer last week as he considers his options for a January move away from Red Bull Salzburg. But despite Norwegian outlet Stravanger Aftenblad claiming that Haaland (centre) was flying to Manchester for transfer talks, he now appears to be in Copenhagen instead - preparing for his holidays during Austria's winter break. The teenage sensation was pictured signing a United shirt (left) earlier this week.
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE EUROPEAN LEAGUES
SERIE A WEEKEND PREVIEW: Genoa boss Thiago Motta could be put out of his misery after visit to former side Inter Milan, while Gennaro Gattuso will be desperate for first win at Napoli
With Thiago Motta (bottom left) facing a real fight to save his job at Genoa after just nine games in charge, a trip to face his former side Inter Milan (bottom right) at the San Siro this weekend is unlikely to have lightened the mood. Elsewhere, Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso (middle) will look to get the first win of his reign as the Neapolitan side take on Sassuolo on Sunday night.
Turning up late to team meetings, no goals and being hauled off after just 19 minutes... Moise Kean has failed to live up to the hype at Everton - but Carlo Ancelotti could be the man to finally get their shock summer signing firing
When Everton managed to lure Moise Kean away from the bright lights of Juventus and the Champions League, there was disbelief in some circles. Why would one of the game's most promising young talents, a contender for the Golden Boy award, leave the Serie A champions for a team who had struggled in the bottom half for much of the previous season and ultimately finished eighth? Some assumed that it was because of money, or Juve wanting to cash-in on him to fund other deals, while others suggested that his attitude may be an issue.
REVEALED: Bayern Munich top the charts for most money earned from Champions League group stage as Germans take home £70m... with Manchester City edging out Liverpool as the highest English earners
German giants Bayern Munich have come out on top in the highest earners stakes following the Champions League group stage. The Bundesliga outfit stormed to comfortable qualification in Group B, winning all six of their fixtures and clocking in with a perfect record. With TV revenue streaming in, the Bavarians' pockets were generously lined as a result, with their £70million pay-out making them the most financially rewarded club in the competition so far.
'I must say he had to be booked after that leap... he was taking off like an airplane!': Sampdoria president jokes Cristiano Ronaldo should have been show a yellow card for his incredible header for Juventus
Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero has joked that Cristiano Ronaldo should have been shown a card for his astonishing header for Juventus. Ronaldo stunned the football world yet again during the week after incredibly jumping eight feet before hanging in the air for 1.5 seconds to score the gravity-defying header in the 2-1 victory. And after letting the reaction die down, the Sampdoria president opted for a typically unorthodox reaction to Ronaldo's moment of magic.
Stars of sport
- Mikel Arteta is CONFIRMED as Arsenal's new boss and immediately vows to transform them into trophy-winners Former midfielder returns
- 'I'm unlucky, it's just one of those things': Rugby star Rob Burrow breaks down in an interview as he talks about his motor neurone disease
- Young Leeds United fan looks REALLY grumpy when Manchester United captain Ashley Young visits him in hospital Leeds, Leeds, Leeds!
- Mauricio Pochettino is all smiles as he plays FootGolf in Qatar Former Tottenham boss is enjoying himself while successor Jose Mourinho prepares for Chelsea
- Toby Alderweireld signs new £150,000-per-week Tottenham deal to rule out a Manchester United move Jose Mourinho convinced him to stay
Pos | Pos | Team | PTS | |
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1 | Liverpool | Liverpool | 49 | |
2 | Leicester City | Leicester | 39 | |
3 | Manchester City | Man City | 35 | |
4 | Chelsea | Chelsea | 29 | |
5 | Tottenham Hotspur | Tottenham | 26 | |
6 | Manchester United | Man Utd | 25 | |
7 | Sheffield United | Sheff Utd | 25 | |
8 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wolverhampton | 24 | |
9 | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | 23 | |
10 | Arsenal | Arsenal | 22 | |
11 | Newcastle United | Newcastle | 22 | |
12 | Burnley | Burnley | 21 | |
13 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Brighton | 20 | |
14 | AFC Bournemouth | Bournemouth | 19 | |
15 | West Ham United | West Ham | 19 | |
16 | Everton | Everton | 18 | |
17 | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | 15 | |
18 | Southampton | Southampton | 15 | |
19 | Norwich City | Norwich | 12 | |
20 | Watford | Watford | 9 |
more stars of sport
- Rob Burrow's crowdfunding page hits £50,000 in less than 24 hours, as the sporting world unites to help Motor neurone disease diagnosis at age of 37
- Giannis Antetokounmpo stars in NBA clash of the titans as he nets 34 points to down LeBron James and LA Lakers Can't beat Greek Freak!
- 'I see things of Messi in him': Arsene Wenger compares Mohamed Salah to Barcelona ace Former Arsenal man was full of praise for Liverpool forward after Qatar win
- Ex-Liverpool and England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland learnt to cope with mental health issues - now he wants to help others EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
- Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray win big at 2019 ATP awards ceremony Nadal won the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award, while Murray won Comeback of the Year
- Trinidad and Tobago international footballer Shahdon Winchester, 27, dies alongside his girlfriend in fireball He was one of four to lose their life in fatal accident
- Takumi Minamino hails his move to Liverpool as Reds finally confirm £7.25m cut-price deal Their first buy of January window... after beating Man United to sign him
- Real Madrid use their website to publicly call out El Clasico referee and VAR for failing to give TWO penalties Raphael Varane had stud marks down his thigh
- 'New recovery technique?' Harry Kane dives into snow as he gets into festive spirit with family trip to Lapland Cool holiday
- Laura Robson undergoes surgery again and admits she is STILL struggling with hip problems 25-year-old has not played since April
- 'I don't want to get in the ring with this GOAT': Mike Tyson impressed with Serena Williams' power on punching bag Legends got together for boxing workout
- UFC star Alistair Overeem shows off his stitches after having TORN lip surgically repaired After brutal punch from Jairzinho Rozenstruik
- Michael Owen and Alan Shearer 'to be kept apart' for Amazon's festive Premier League coverage after their public feud in October The pair are still feuding
- 'When kissing your best friend is more important than El Clasico': Fans enjoy heartfelt moment between Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic
- Super human Cristiano Ronaldo jumps 2.6 METRES in the air and hangs for 1.5 SECONDS as header earns win for Juventus at Sampdoria What a physical specimen
- 'Klopp just told him to behave!': Twitter sees the funny side after Liverpool boss and Monterrey manager are both booked Unusual managerial cards
- Arsenal star Mesut Ozil is removed from Pro Evolution Soccer game in China after he criticised treatment of Muslim Uighurs The spat continues
- LeBron James' 20 points can't stop LA Lakers losing first away game in 14 as Indiana Pacers win 105-102 Domantas Sabonis scored 26 points for hosts
- Fallon Sherrock makes HISTORY by becoming the first woman to ever win a World Darts Championship match She defeated Ted Evetts at Alexandra Palace
- Wind-up merchant Erling Haaland teases Manchester United fans by sharing a snap of him signing their shirt Striker also autographed Leeds and Napoli strips
- Aubameyang couldn't keep up with Cohen Bramall when he was at Arsenal... now United will try to slow down Colchester's flying star Meet in the Carabao Cup
- 'City is like the FBI!': Benjamin Mendy jokes about club keeping tabs on contents of his fridge Defender shows off trophy room, gym and pitch at his Manchester mansion
- The apple of Klopp's eye! Liverpool boss stares lovingly at Mo Salah as stars relax over breakfast in behind the scenes shots At Club World Cup camp
- Real Madrid squad gifted brand new Audis with Sergio Ramos picking most expensive car going at £86,000 Driving home for Christmas!
- Paul Pogba suffers ANOTHER setback as boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals he is now sick... days after he was filmed dancing at his brother's wedding
- 'More importantly I've stopped Gary Neville winning': Jamie Carragher jokes as he picks up award for best pundit Pipped Sky pal
- Mavericks end Giannis and Bucks' 18-game winning streak Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 48 points and 14 rebounds, but got little support
- Atletico Madrid and Portugal striker Joao Felix poses with Golden Boy award after winning the accolade last month He was joined by his agent Jorge Mendes
- 'I've quickly gone from England bowler to Grantham coach'... but Mark Footitt is not bitter at being a nearly man Forced to retire this summer
- Jamie Carragher BACKS Duncan Ferguson's decision to haul Everton's Moise Kean off just 19 minutes after being subbed on In draw at Man United
- Manchester United release special edition clothing range to celebrate the Chinese New Year Including a one-off DRAGON strip
- Ben Stokes cradles award as our photographer goes backstage to capture the action Behind the scenes at SPOTY
- PICTURED: Arsenal's managing director and contract negotiator leave Mikel Arteta's Manchester mansion at 1.20am Talks lasted for two hours
- Here's what £350,000 a week gets you! Gareth Bale entertains his team-mates with the Bottle Flip Challenge After he was benched by Zinedine Zidane again
- 'We deserve better standards... it is a stain on their football club': Chelsea boss Emma Hayes slams Liverpool for TERRIBLE pitch At Prenton Park
- Sam Allardyce insists he would fix Arsenal's defensive woes 'tomorrow' if he was appointed as their boss Could Big Sam fix Arsenal's woes?
- Cricket World Cup hero Ben Stokes wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award as he beats Lewis Hamilton to 2019 prize Well deserved
- Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Mijat Gacinovic on receiving end of karate kick from Schalke goalkeeper Alexander Nubel Says he is 'fine'
- Marcelo's feud with Lyon fans rumbles on as supporters unveil crass banner saying 'keep your fingers for your wife' During defeat by Rennes
- James Taylor on the heart condition that led him from Test star to England cricket selector Was forced to retire from cricket nearly four years ago
- Duncan Ferguson defends decision to haul off Moise Kean just 18 minutes AFTER sending him on Everton teenager substituted at Old Trafford
- Mesut Ozil reacts furiously to being substituted after 59 minutes against Manchester City Arsenal star kicked gloves along touchline
- Arsenal suffer another injury blow as they lose Sead Kolasinac during first half of Manchester City defeat Already without fellow left-back Kieran Tierney
- Alfredo Morelos SENT OFF for offensive celebration towards Motherwell fans during Rangers win It came after he secured the win for Rangers
- Tyson Fury rules out all-UK fight with Anthony Joshua in 2020 as he insists the focus is on Deontay Wilder He is preparing for a bout with American
- Tiger Woods leads Team USA to victory in the Presidents Cup as they come from behind to overcome the International Team Impressive turnaround
- West Ham's Michail Antonio makes fun of seeing goal disallowed against Southampton due to handball Posted hilarious picture of himself with huge hands
- Liverpool star Sadio Mane asks Watford captain Troy Deeney to look after Senegal team-mate Ismaila Sarr Caught on camera after Anfield win
- Raymond van Barneveld is knocked out by Darin Young in first round of his final ever Darts World Championship Legend calling it a day
- 'The title's done': Joe Cole says Liverpool have already wrapped up the Premier League Lead now stands at 10 points after beating Watford at Anfield
- Deontay Wilder meets the Pope... and sends message to Anthony Joshua He became third US heavyweight to have an audience with the Pope
- 'I splashed it all over the posts': Bruce Grobbelaar claims PEEING on the goals at Anfield has lifted curse on Liverpool Is he taking the p***?
- 'When I finish here, I come back': Eden Hazard vows to return to Chelsea when he's done at Real Madrid Belgian plotting shock return to former club
- LeBron James and Anthony Davis continue to shine as Lakers beat the Miami Heat Lakers extended their second-longest road winning streak in history
- 'I had to tell Ole the truth... my loved ones have been struggling - and it's breaking my heart': Jesse Lingard opens up on his agony Family struggles
- James Milner signs two-year extension as Liverpool stop veteran from leaving for free in the summer Was able to speak to clubs in January
- Danny Cipriani reveals thoughts on England coach Eddie Jones after being slammed for his off-field antics Coach wrote a lot about him in his book
- Brazil legend Zico on his chance to work with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, life in Japan and chasing a selfie with Jurgen Klopp Has traveled far and wide
- Stars of Napoli feature in bizarre video for raunchy 2020 calendar as Mertens, Koulibaly and Co pose TOPLESS Club woes put to one side for a moment
- Anthony Joshua says dream fight against Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder MUST happen in 2020 He's back in London after winning titles
- Eni Aluko reveals how she was 'treated like Pablo Escobar' while at Juventus due to the colour of her skin Problems while playing in Italy for Juventus
- Double for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp is named Premier League Manager of the Month for third time this season Big day for the manager
- 'The club have been so good to me... it's a dream come true': Fikayo Tomori signs new five-and-a-half year deal with Chelsea Sparkling season to date
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic's statue in Malmo is at risk of collapse after being attacked with a SAW as police step in Vandals still targeting the bronze sculpture
- 'Oh my God! Emery's gone!': The moment Alan Shearer tells a stunned Ian Wright that the Arsenal boss were sacked Missed news in jungle
- Beefy! Anthony Joshua back in the gym just days after triumph over Andy Ruiz Jr Two-time world champion tucks into meat feast with friends after workout
- REVEALED: Wantaway striker Mario Mandzukic was NOT invited to the glitzy Juventus Christmas party, as Croatian trains alone Wants January move
- Jose Mourinho praised for 'class touch' after writing letter to ill Tottenham supporter telling him we're all behind you' Days after taking over
- Cristiano Ronaldo reacts furiously as pitch invader grabs him by the neck in Juventus' win at Leverkusen Had to react quickly to get individual away
- Hector Bellerin shows off custom Gunners shirt with WWF sponsor as he continues to raise awareness about the future of the planet Another unique look
- Pundits baffled after Amer Golak's blatant elbow on Rodri goes unpunished during Manchester City's clash at Dinamo Zagreb Hargreaves left bemused
- Gennaro Gattuso confirmed as Napoli boss as he takes training less than 24 hours after Carlo Ancelotti was sacked A quick turnaround
- Jurgen Klopp takes time to apologise to 's***' German interpreter he called out for wrong translation ahead of Red Bull Salzburg clash Contrite words
- Frankie goes to Hollywood star for a picture as Chelsea boss Lampard poses with Matthew McConaughey Oscar-winning actor came to watch win over Lille
- 'What a waste!': Italian press point fingers at Romelu Lukaku as Inter Milan are slammed for going out of the Champions League Against Barca 'reserves'
- Is this the moment Frenkie de Jong found out his old club Ajax had been dumped out of the Champions League? Grimaces as he checks out San Siro big screen
- 'Two Turkish Delights and a cup of tea': Ex-England midfielder Paul Scholes reveals sweet treats were secret to his success Didn't fudge the question
- Erling Haaland asks for a water bottle just so he can throw it in anger after Red Bull Salzburg concede to Liverpool Angry reaction to his side going behind
- Cristiano Ronaldo loses his temper and smashes THREE balls into the air during a Rondo...but he's able to laugh it off Annoyed for messing up
- Maarten Vandevoordt has Champions League debut to forget as he gifts Napoli opening goal with a failed Cruyff turn in his own box A nightmare moment
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Paul Pogba is 'on the grass and training' as Manchester United squad visit local hospitals Delivering Christmas gifts
- Gary Neville's in a fit of giggles as he joins Jamie Carragher, Geoff Shreeves and the Sky Sports football pundits on Christmas night out In Soho
- 'If a bird s*** in my mouth, you're going to have a reaction:' Ashley Young insists bird poo did NOT land in his mouth during infamous 2014 clip
- Furious Jurgen Klopp loses his cool with 's***' German translator for WRONGLY telling media Jordan Henderson had said Liverpool would 'go easy' in Salzburg
- 'I ate everything... I drank a few more Coronas than I should have': Andy Ruiz Jr reveals his partying got out of control Horribly out of shape
- The 'bruised banana' is back! Arsenal stars model iconic 90s away kit in club relaunch Ian Wright also helped show off the classic yellow and black number
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane's runs will be a dream for Liverpool's new Japanese star Takumi Minamino… he can have a big role to play for Jurgen Klopp in Premier League title run-in
KIERAN GILL: Some of Liverpool's best business has been conducted in January, such as the bargain £8.5million buy of Philippe Coutinho in 2013. Now, they have Takumi Minamino for just £7.25m. It sounds cheap - and it is, owing to an opportune release clause that existed in his contract - but that should not undermine what Minamino will bring to the table. As we now know, Liverpool's recruitment team have tracked this Japanese international for several years. There is a reason for that - he will suit their style to a tee.
Juventus unveil special Arabic shirt to be worn for the Saudi Supercoppa
Juventus have unveiled a special Arabic playing shirt ahead of their Supercoppa clash against Lazio in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The reigning Serie A champions take on the Coppa Italia winners in Riyadh on the weekend at the King Saud University Stadium, with the first trophy of the season up for grabs. And to celebrate the showpiece event in Saudi capital, Juventus will don a one-off kit with all their players' names written in Arabic.