Author: Andrew Rogers

Chelsea began the Liam Rosenior era with a comfortable 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic to reach the FA Cup fourth round. Despite the convincing performance, frustration among Chelsea supporters was again directed at the club’s owners. Rosenior’s rotated side dominated possession and took control late in the first half through a goal from Jorrel Hato. Second-half strikes from Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Guiu restored calm after Charlton briefly pulled one back. Late goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández, after a penalty won by teenage substitute Estevão Willian, completed the rout. Rosenior, Chelsea’s fifth head coach since the 2022 takeover…

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, expected to run until 2031, is understood to be worth more than £15m a season, reflecting Saka’s importance to the team. Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta made securing the Hale End graduate a priority after tying down several other young stars. Saka, who joined the club aged seven, had previously said he wanted to keep winning with Arsenal but was in no rush over contract talks. Manager Mikel Arteta has repeatedly highlighted Saka’s happiness and…

People who stop using weight-loss injections regain lost weight in under two years, a major study shows.Researchers from the University of Oxford analysed data from 37 studies involving over 9,000 participants.The drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, were originally developed to treat diabetes.Participants regained weight at an average rate of 0.4kg per month after stopping medication.Most returned to their original weight within about 1.7 years.Weight regain was almost four times faster than after behavioural weight-loss programmes.Cardio-metabolic benefits, including lower blood pressure and cholesterol, also reversed after stopping treatment.The findings were published in the BMJ.Experts say obesity is a chronic condition requiring…

Nottingham Forest boosted their survival hopes with a late 2-1 comeback win over a faltering West Ham United at a sparsely populated London Stadium. West Ham led through Tomáš Souček but unravelled after a disallowed Crysencio Summerville goal, allowing Nicolás Domínguez to equalise from a corner. Forest capitalised on defensive chaos when Alphonse Areola clattered into Morgan Gibbs-White, who converted the resulting penalty in the 89th minute. The defeat leaves West Ham winless in 10 matches and seven points adrift of Forest in 17th, intensifying pressure on manager Nuno Espírito Santo. Forest, managed by Sean Dyche, were far from fluent…

Manchester City will be without Rúben Dias for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury. The setback worsens Pep Guardiola’s defensive problems after Joško Gvardiol suffered a broken shinbone. City have just 13 fit senior outfield players and recalled academy defender Max Alleyne. The club is considering a move for Marc Guéhi to ease the shortage. City are also close to signing Antoine Semenyo, who is due a medical after his final Bournemouth appearance. Guardiola said injuries to several key players have stretched the squad but insisted City can cope.

Novo Nordisk has launched its Wegovy weight-loss pill in the US, sparking a new price war. The once-daily pill is the first GLP-1 tablet on the market and costs far less than injectable alternatives. Self-paying patients can access starter doses for $149 a month, with insured patients paying from $25. The company aims to regain market share lost to rivals such as Eli Lilly, whose injectable drugs dominate the sector. The pill is now available through major US pharmacies and telehealth providers, with wider rollout planned. Novo hopes the needle-free option will attract new patients and revive growth after a…

Fulham rescued a dramatic draw through a stunning stoppage-time strike from Harrison Reed.Liverpool stood off in added time and paid the price for defensive hesitation.Reed’s long-range effort flew past Alisson for only his fourth goal in six years.Liverpool had led moments earlier after Cody Gakpo scored in stoppage time.The result highlighted Liverpool’s growing inability to manage leads under Arne Slot.Fulham had earlier taken the lead through Harry Wilson following clever play by Raúl Jiménez.Florian Wirtz equalised after the break amid offside controversy.Despite late pressure, Liverpool’s defensive inertia allowed Fulham another crucial late goal.

Reddit has overtaken TikTok to become the UK’s fourth most visited social media site.Its reach among UK internet users has grown by 88% in two years, according to Ofcom. Three in five people online in Britain now visit Reddit.Growth is strongest among 18- to 24-year-olds, with more than 75% using the platform. Analysts link the rise to changes in Google’s algorithms, which now prioritise forum content.Deals allowing Reddit content to train AI models for Google and OpenAI have also increased visibility. Younger users are drawn to human-generated advice on topics like skincare, parenting and sport.More than half of Reddit’s UK…

West Ham United have strengthened their attack by signing Pablo Felipe from Gil Vicente and agreeing a deal for Taty Castellanos of Lazio.The two moves could cost up to £47m and are part of a survival push under Nuno Espírito Santo. Pablo arrives for £18.3m plus £2.6m in add-ons after scoring nine goals this season in Portugal.The 21-year-old said he joined to prove himself and give everything for the club. West Ham have also agreed a £26.1m deal with Lazio for Castellanos.The 27-year-old is a deeper-lying forward who has scored twice this season. The club rejected a move for Jørgen…

Oil prices fell nearly 20% in 2025, their steepest annual drop since 2020.It marked the third consecutive year of losses for global oil markets. Analysts say the slide is driven by severe oversupply.Global producers are pumping far more crude than demand requires. International Energy Agency expects supply to exceed demand by about 3.8 million barrels a day.Opec has delayed output increases, but the glut persists. Brent crude ended the year near $61 a barrel, down from about $74 in 2024.US crude followed a similar decline. Weak economic growth and reduced Chinese demand added pressure.A possible easing of sanctions on Russia…