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Exclusive: The first Techne UK weekly tracker poll of 2025 has put Reform ‘within the margin of error’ for a three-way split at the top with Labour and the Tories Nigel Farage’s big poll leap leaves Reform breathing down neck of Labour and Tories  The onward march of Reform has seen the party come “within the margin of error” of topping the first of 2025’s weekly tracker polls for The Independent in a major blow to Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch. The Techne UK survey results came in as Nigel Farage prepared to host a major pre-inauguration party in Washington…

Mikel Arteta sends message to Arsenal board with Liverpool comparison | Football Mikel Arteta admits Liverpool’s depth has been a key factor in the Premier League title race after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday. Arsenal looked on course to secure a win at the Emirates Stadium as they took a two-goal lead against Villa through Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz. However, Villa pulled a goal back through Youri Tielemans before Ollie Watkins scored a volley from close range to equalise for Unai Emery’s side in the 68th minute. The result now puts Arsenal six points behind…

KSI will fight former Chelsea, Manchester City and England defender Wayne Bridge on March 29. The YouTuber-turned-boxer called out Bridge during the Misfits Boxing 20 event in Manchester on Saturday evening. During their face-off in the ring, KSI taunted Bridge over the alleged affair involving his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel and his former Chelsea teammate John Terry. Perroncel subsequently denied having an affair with Terry but Bridge famously did not shake the former Chelsea captain’s hand when they were on opposing sides in the Premier League in 2010. The allegations also led to Terry losing the England captaincy, while Bridge…

Tottenham will be without Dominic Solanke for their Premier League match against Everton on Sunday due to injury. The 27-year-old, who has scored seven goals in the Premier League this season, has suffered a muscular injury according to MailOnline and will be absent for his side’s trip to Goodison Park. The report adds that there is a concern that Solanke, who was signed in a £65 million deal from Bournemouth last summer, could miss more than just the game against Everton this weekend. After the match against Everton, Spurs travel to Hoffenheim in the Europa League before hosting Leicester…

Ian Wright has warned Arsenal’s board that Mikel Arteta’s side will ‘fizzle out’ this season if new signings are not made in the January transfer window. The Gunners threw away a two-goal lead against Aston Villa on Saturday to draw 2-2 with Unai Emery’s side. The result has left Arsenal six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who sealed a 2-0 win over Brentford earlier on Saturday following an injury-time double from Darwin Nunez. Following his side’s draw with Villa, Arteta admitted that his squad is ‘very short’ in attacking options as Raheem Sterling was the only senior attacking player…

 Napoli break silence over ‘important’ Alejandro Garnacho transfer after Man Utd reject bid | Football Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has described Alejandro Garnacho as an ‘important player’ but insists the club will only make a move for the Manchester United winger on their own terms. Antonio Conte’s side, who are six points clear at the top of Serie A after their 3-2 win against Atalanta on Saturday night, are in the market to sign a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in a €70 million (£58.9m) deal this week. Garnacho has been identified by Napoli as their…

Is Man United vs Brighton on TV today? Team news, predicted lineup and injuries | Football Manchester United are looking to make it three wins in a row in all competitions as they host Brighton in the Premier League today. After encouraging performances against Liverpool and Arsenal, Ruben Amorim’s side came from behind late to beat Southampton in midweek. After that lethargic performance, the Red Devils faced a quick turnaround before today’s clash with Brighton who themselves are unbeaten in their last six games in all competition. Here is everything you need to know about Man Utd vs Brighton,…

Jack Draper sent classy message by Carlos Alcaraz after Brit retires hurt at Australian Open Carlos Alcaraz passed on a touching get-well-soon message to Jack Draper and backed the British number one to ‘come back stronger’ after he retired midway through their fourth-round meeting at the Australian Open. Fifteenth-seed Draper appeared on the verge of tears as he was forced to withdraw from the contest when trailing 7-5 6-1 against Alcaraz on a scorching day in Melbourne. Draper received treatment and initially tried to battle on following a gruelling first set but the signal was clear as the 23-year-old held…

Man Utd flop on verge of sealing January loan move away from Old Trafford Real Betis are closing in on a deal to sign Antony on loan from Manchester United for the second half of the season. Antony, 24, has fallen some way short of expectations in a United shirt since following Erik ten Hag from Ajax for Old Trafford in an eye-watering £82million move back in 2022. In that time, Antony has netted just five times in the Premier League, while managing a total of 12 goals in all competitions for the Red Devils. The out-of-favour winger has also…

Chelsea star urged to leave club ‘for the sake of his career’ | Football A former Chelsea star has urged Ben Chilwell to leave Stamford Bridge as soon as possible ‘for the sake of his career’. Chilwell joined Chelsea from Leicester City in 2020 in a £45million transfer and has since made 107 appearances, winning the Champions League under Thomas Tuchel. The left-back was made club vice-captain by Mauricio Pochettino in 2023, seemingly cementing his long-term future at the club, but that all changed following the appointment of Enzo Maresca last summer. The new head coach informed the 28-year-old and…