Author: Andrew Rogers

West Ham United edged past Queens Park Rangers in extra time to reach the FA Cup fourth round. The tie offered respite for manager Nuno Espírito Santo after a long wait for victory. QPR pushed West Ham all the way, underlining fears of how difficult life could be if relegation follows. The decisive moment came from Taty Castellanos, whose extra-time header secured a first win since early November. Crysencio Summerville also impressed, scoring once and providing the assist for the winner. West Ham had taken the lead through Summerville before QPR equalised via Richard Kone. Injuries disrupted both sides, including…

Chelsea began the Liam Rosenior era with a comfortable 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic to reach the FA Cup fourth round, but supporter unrest again dominated the narrative. Despite a controlled and clinical display from a rotated Chelsea side, travelling fans directed chants and criticism at the club’s owners, reflecting ongoing dissatisfaction with the project under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Liam Rosenior, appointed after Enzo Maresca’s messy departure, oversaw a performance built on possession and steady pressure. Goals from Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and a late penalty converted by Enzo Fernández sealed the victory. Charlton…

Bukayo Saka has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal that will make him one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history. The deal, which runs until 2031, is expected to take Saka’s earnings beyond £300,000 a week, reflecting his status as a central figure in Mikel Arteta’s side. Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta prioritised securing the future of the Hale End graduate after tying down several key players to long-term contracts. Saka, who joined the club aged seven, has been instrumental as Arsenal established a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. His minutes have been…

People who stop taking weight-loss injections regain the weight they lost in under two years, according to a major new study. The analysis, led by researchers at the University of Oxford and published in the BMJ, reviewed 37 studies involving more than 9,000 participants using GLP-1 agonist drugs. These medications, originally developed for diabetes, help suppress appetite by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone. The study found that after stopping treatment, weight returned at an average rate of 0.4kg per month, with participants regaining all lost weight within about 1.7 years. This pace was almost four times faster than weight regain seen…

Nottingham Forest boosted survival hopes with a late comeback win at a struggling West Ham United. West Ham led through a Tomas Soucek goal but failed to capitalise on their advantage. A disallowed strike from Crysencio Summerville proved a turning point early in the second half. Forest responded immediately, with Nicolás Domínguez heading an equaliser from a corner. West Ham’s defensive fragility resurfaced late on when goalkeeper Alphonse Areola fouled Morgan Gibbs-White, leading to a VAR-awarded penalty. Gibbs-White converted in the 89th minute to seal victory. The result leaves West Ham winless in ten games and drifting closer to relegation…

Manchester City will be without Rúben Dias for up to six weeks due to a hamstring injury. The setback deepens Pep Guardiola’s defensive crisis, with Josko Gvardiol also sidelined after surgery. City are considering a move for Marc Guéhi and have agreed to pay the £65m release clause for Antoine Semenyo, who is set for a medical. With several injuries and Afcon absences, Guardiola said the squad must cope without major spending.

Novo Nordisk has launched its Wegovy weight-loss pill in the United States.The drug is the first and only GLP-1 weight-loss pill currently available on the market.It costs significantly less than injectable GLP-1 treatments.Self-paying patients can buy the starting dose for $149 per month.Injectable weight-loss drugs often cost around $1,000 per month.The pill offers a needle-free option that may appeal to more patients.Novo hopes the launch will help regain market share amid rising competition.Its main rival is Eli Lilly, which sells Mounjaro and Zepbound injections.Novo’s share price rose after the announcement despite recent declines.The Wegovy pill is currently approved only in…

Fulham rescued a dramatic point with a stunning late goal from Harrison Reed.With 97 minutes played, Liverpool failed to close down Reed, who fired into the top corner.The goal denied Liverpool a vital win after a chaotic finish.Liverpool had led moments earlier through Cody Gakpo in stoppage time.Defensive hesitation proved costly, highlighting Liverpool’s growing issues game management.Arne Slot admitted his side struggles to close out matches.Fulham had taken the lead through Harry Wilson after clever play by Raúl Jiménez.Liverpool equalised early in the second half with a controversial goal from Florian Wirtz.Fulham defended deeply but remained dangerous on the counter…

Reddit has overtaken TikTok as Britain’s fourth most visited social media platform, driven by search algorithms and Gen Z users.The platform now reaches three in five UK internet users, up from one third in 2023, according to Ofcom.Its UK audience has grown 88% in two years, with the fastest growth among users aged 18 to 24.More than three quarters of that age group now visit Reddit regularly.The UK is Reddit’s second largest market after the United States.Growth followed Google’s algorithm changes prioritising useful discussion forum content in search results.Deals allowing Google and OpenAI to train AI models on Reddit content…

West Ham United have strengthened their attack by signing Gil Vicente striker Pablo Felipe and agreeing a deal for Lazio forward Valentín Castellanos. The two moves will cost up to £47m and are part of a January rebuild led by Nuno Espírito Santo.West Ham rejected a move for Jørgen Strand Larsen after deciding his £40m valuation was too high. Pablo joins for £18.3m plus add-ons after scoring nine goals this season in Portugal.The 21-year-old said he is determined to prove himself and help the club survive. West Ham have also agreed a £26.1m deal with Lazio for Castellanos.The 27-year-old has…