50 h. ago Liverpool will not change attacking style despite recent slump, says Slot

‘But we need to do better in not conceding goals’Liverpool host Villa after six defeats in seven gamesArne Slot has said the Liverpool hierarchy share his views on the reasons for the team’s slump and he will not abandon an attacking style in search of a way out. The head coach admitted that six defeats in seven games was unacceptable before Aston Villa’s visit on Saturday and denied making excuses for Liverpool’s worst domestic run in 72 years.Slot accepted the pressure was on before his makeshift team exited the Carabao Cup against Crystal Palace on Wednesday. That pressure to arrest the slide, however, is not, he insisted, coming from Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, FSG’s chief executive of football, Michael Edwards, or the sporting director, Richard Hughes, after a summer transfer outlay of almost £450m. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Ruben Amorim admits Europa League final defeat made him fear for his job

Coach wondered if it was ‘meant to be’ at United‘To lose so many games, that was so hard for me’Ruben Amorim has indicated that the Europa League final defeat by Tottenham was among the moments that made him fear he would not last a year at Manchester United.The head coach admitted he has wondered more than once whether it was “meant to be” for him in the job he was appointed to a year ago on Saturday. He has lost 19 of his 52 games since signing a two-and-a-half-year contract and last season took United to 15th, their lowest Premier League finish. The Portuguese was asked whether he had worried about completing 12 months in charge. Continue reading...

Sport

56 h. ago Claudio Braga song goes global as Hearts fan behind viral hit reveals origin story

The star man for the high-flying Jambos has admitted he can't get the tune out of his head

Events

3 d. ago Seattle Reign coach Laura Harvey says she used ChatGPT for team tactics

OpenAI service suggested a move to a back fiveHarvey has been head coach of the NWSL team since 2021Seattle Reign head coach Laura Harvey has admitted that she used ChatGPT to help determine the team’s tactics for multiple matches this NWSL season.Speaking on the Soccerish Podcast, Harvey said that she started by asking the large language model various questions about tactics and strategy in the NWSL, which eventually turned into more detailed breakdowns on how to beat individual teams in the league. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago MGM casino head admits company lost its way with summer prices and regrets ‘infamous’ $26 bottle of water

Las Vegas tourism fell sharply this summer, with visitors down 11 percent in June and 6.7 percent in August year-over-year

Economics

6 d. ago Voices: ‘A necessity or marketing?’ Readers divided on the rise of water bottles

The rise of reusable water bottles has sparked a lively debate among our community about convenience, consumerism, wellness culture and social media’s influence on everyday habits

Politics

6 d. ago Woman issues stark warning about 'out of date' hot water bottles

A woman left severely scalded after a hot water bottle 'exploded' over her has urged people to be aware of the risks of using the chilly weather staple-including a huge mistake most people are guilty of.

Events

7 d. ago Shoppers say Amazon water bottle with secret storage is ‘best I’ve owned’

The handy bottle boasts a secret storage compartment making it perfect for weekend walkers and gym goers alike

Politics

8 d. ago Celtic see £20m striker target price plunge as financial 'disaster' looms for club after summer veto

Cluj have made a fire-sale their "priority" in January with the club face major issues off the park

Economics

1 week ago Man Utd transfer target Carlos Baleba has 'private talks' in new development

Carlos Baleba was the subject of interest from Manchester United this summer, but Brighton's £100m price tag of the young talent prevented a deal from coming to fruition

Events

1 week ago Enzo Maresca vows not to punish players for red cards but demands more discipline

Chelsea are bottom of Premier League fair play table‘I prefer to help them understand, and do the right things’Enzo Maresca has admitted Chelsea’s disciplinary record must improve but the head coach is adamant he will never punish his players for getting red cards.Chelsea, who will be without the suspended João Pedro when they host Ajax in the Champions League on Wednesday night, were reduced to 10 men for the fourth time this season when Malo Gusto received a needless second yellow card during the closing stages of last Saturday’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Is Ian McEwan right – has the water bottle trend become ‘deranged’?

As the Booker Prize-winning author claims that the modern obsession with slaking our thirst has gotten out of hand, Helen Coffey looks at why hydration routines are the next big generational divide

Politics

1 week ago Carlos Baleba responds to Brighton criticism as Man Utd transfer audition looms

Carlos Baleba was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window, but Brighton priced Manchester United out of a potential deal

Transport

2 w. ago 'Smoking' hot water bottles being sold on TikTok spark safety concern

Several people have claimed their rechargeable hot water bottles bought on TikTok have been left smoking and burning - as they warn people to not buy them online

Politics

2 w. ago Head of IMF says risks in private credit market keep her awake at night

Kristalina Georgieva urges vigilance over ‘very significant shift of financing’ after collapse of Tricolor and First BrandsThe head of the International Monetary Fund has admitted that worrying about the risks building up in non-bank lending markets keeps her awake at night.Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday urged countries to pay more attention to the private credit market, after the failure of the sub-prime auto lender Tricolor and the car parts supplier First Brands. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Man United Carlos Baleba transfer blueprint clear amid Casemiro talks and Kobbie Mainoo uncertainty

Manchester United looked at signing Brighton and Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba in the summer transfer window but found his price tag too expensive

Politics

2 w. ago Ninja water bottle in 'prettiest colour yet' slashed to £9 with handy deal stack

'Better than a Stanley. Very impressed with this drinks bottle and would not go to anything different.'

Economics

2 w. ago Charity issues warning to households about popular winter accessory amid rise in injuries

It is the highest figure recorded for more than 20 years

Events

2 w. ago Urgent hot water bottle warning as hospitals see rise in injuries

Figures show the number of injuries have almost doubled in five years, from 499 in 2019

Events

2 w. ago Ninja water bottle in 'prettiest colour yet' is now £9 thanks to this deal

The Ninja Thirsti Travel Bottle is designed to keep drinks cold for hours and can be used for hot beverages, too

Economics