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The Independent – Starmer to set out plan to end waiting list backlogs The Independent reports the prime minister is set to pledge to get patients faster treatment by creating millions more appointments thanks to greater access to community diagnostic centres and new surgical hubs. The front page features a large image of snow noting it brought travel chaos. Liverpool were held at Anfield last night in the latest Premier League match. A blow for Farage as Elon Musk calls for him to be replaced as leader.

The Times – Starmer’s big plan to slash NHS waiting lists  The Times reports the prime minister will set out plans to ensure that community diagnostic centres are open 12 hours a day, seven days a week, in a bid to slash NHS waiting lists. The front page also reports Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK. The paper also reports on the cold snap and wind farms.

Metro – Transplant cured me of cancer A 32-year-old woman is now cancer-free after undergoing the UK’s first liver transplant to treat advanced bowel cancer, Metro reports. The front page features a dramatic image of both Nigel Farage and Elon Musk. The headline reads: “Musk calls for Farage to be fired.”

The Guardian – Musk says Reform UK needs new leader as he takes aim at Farage The Guardian leads on the epic falling out between Elon Musk and Nigel Farage. The paper notes Musk called for Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform after Farage failed to back Musk on Tommy Robinson. The cold snap has brought travel chaos and some fun to the country, the paper reports.

Daily Mirror – Arctic blast hits Britain  The Daily Mirror leads on the wintry weather conditions hitting the UK and warns that more chaos may be on the way. Elsewhere, Elon Musk’s surprise U-turn on his support for Nigel Farage also makes the front page. The US billionaire has called for Farage to be replaced. The front page has coverage of last night’s Liverpool draw against United.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes admitted Manuel Ugarte had ‘surprised’ him with his ‘quality on the ball’ after the side’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Ugarte produced arguably his finest performance yet in a United shirt as Ruben Amorim’s side came away from Sunday’s Premier League thriller on Merseyside with a valuable point. The visitors carved out a golden opportunity to seal an unlikely victory deep into stoppage time, only for Harry Maguire to balloon his effort over the crossbar from ten yards out. After a goalless first half, Lisandro Martinez sent United’s away support into raptures with an emphatic strike…

Paul Scholes believes Joshua Zirkzee made the ‘wrong decision’ passing to Harry Maguire in the dying moments of Manchester United’s 2-2 draw at Liverpool, denying himself of a Diego Forlan-esque winner. After a difficult start with United, Forlan made himself an overnight hero with a pair of second-half goals at Anfield, which consigned Liverpool to their first home loss in almost a year midway through the 2002/03 season. Zirkzee’s struggles in the early stages of his Old Trafford career have often been compared to those experienced by Forlan, with the Dutchman managing just three league goals since his summer arrival…

Arne Slot rejected the chance to sign Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte after taking over at Liverpool, according to reports. Ugarte was offered to a number of clubs, including United and Liverpool, after falling out of favour at Paris Saint-Germain. PSG spent more than £50m to sign Ugarte from Ruben Amorim’s Sporting Lisbon in 2023 but agreed to sell him at a loss just a year later. Ugarte has endured an underwhelming first six months at Old Trafford, starting just nine of Manchester United’s 21 league games due to problems with form and fitness. Earlier in the season Liverpool legends…

Former Premier League striker Michael Owen Michael Owen believes Newcastle United striker and Arsenal transfer target Alexander Isak would ‘walk into every team in the Premier League’. Isak is enjoying a superb season at St James’ Park, scoring 13 goals in 18 league games to help Newcastle climb to fifth in the English top-flight. The 25-year-old Sweden international was also prolific in front of goal last season, scoring 25 goals in all competitions to attract interest from a number of top clubs. Arsenal have long been linked with a move for Isak as Mikel Arteta considers bringing a new frontman…

Jamie Carragher fears there is ‘one thing’ that could stop Liverpool from winning the Premier League title. The Reds have opened up a healthy seven-point lead at the top of the table as they look to clinch their 20th league title and first since 2020. Liverpool saw title-chasing Arsenal drop points at Brighton on Saturday but failed to fully capitalise on the result as they too were held to a draw by struggling Manchester United. Arne Slot’s side looked set to pull even further clear in the title race after recovering from Lisandro Martinez’s superb opener to lead 2-1 at…