Aston Villa are flying on the back of their Royal seal of approval! Prince William is a 'proper fan' who knows the players' nicknames and often turns up at the training ground.

Man City should underestimate Fluminense at their peril! Fired up by a maiden Copa Libertadores win, Fernando Diniz - the samba-loving boss seen as the anti-Guardiola - is seeking another carnival celebration.

as Kyle Walker insists the team 'don't get bored of confetti coming down'

Pep Guardiola insists it is 'impossible' to play a final without emotion ahead of Man City's historic Club World Cup showdown against Fluminense.

Mail Sport predicts the Premier League New Year No 1

Arsenal will falter at Anfield again, Sean Dyche frustrates jet-lagged Man City and Aston Villa's blistering home record continues.

Deontay Wilder an overwhelming favourite to beat Joseph Parker, while brash American Jarrell Miller is an 2/1 outsider to upset Daniel Dubois - as Saudi Arabia plays host to an action-packed boxing card Saturday.

REVEALED: New European Super League plan would have 64 teams in three tiers with promotion and relegation - as breakaway's fresh announcement comes an hour after court rules in their favour.

Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton: Danny Welbeck's late, looping header denies Eagles win over bitter rivals after Jordan Ayew's opener and moves Roberto De Zerbi's side up to eighth.

His Match of the Day exit makes me feel both sad and happy For what he says - but also where he's come from.

IAN LADYMAN: Ian Wright is arguably the most important football pundit in Britain.

Man United must splash the cash to appoint Dan Ashworth as sporting director, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin joins new agency ahead of Everton contract talks - AHEAD OF THE GAME.

Super League SNUB: Premier League clubs reject new breakaway bid due to new laws and the vivid memory of fan outrage.

blaming the 'corporate mob' who 'feel a little bit entitled and expect too much'

Liverpool fans need to liven up! CHRIS SUTTON backs manager's criticism of Anfield atmosphere on Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off podcast. Teenage sensation Luke Littler, 16, continues his fairytale run at the World Darts Championship with a win over No 20 seed to reach the third round at Ally Pally.IAN HERBERT: New European Super League plan is nothing more than a desperate bid by Real Madrid and Barcelona to salvage revenue and relevance in the face of Premier League power.

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