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BBC Sport says Christian Eriksen played an hour in a closed-doors friendly against a Southend United XI on Monday, his first match since suffering cardiac arrest.

The Independent says Ralf Rangnick is unsure whether a lack of fitness is an issue for his players but accepts they must make sure their physicality matches their technical ability.

The Guardian says A second West Ham sponsor has withdrawn its support for the club as the backlash continued over a video showing the defender Kurt Zouma dropping, kicking and slapping one of his cats.

The Metro says Manchester United players are pushing for Mauricio Pochettino to be the club’s next permanent manager, according to reports.

BBC Sport says Pep Guardiola said Manchester City “are not the best in the world” despite them extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points following victory over Brentford.

The RSPCA have taken West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma’s two cats into their care and have been taken for a check-up.

The Independent says Nike have ended their sponsorship of Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood following his arrest on suspicion of rape and assault.

The Metro says Jamie Carragher says it was ‘madness’ that Mohamed Salah did not take a penalty in Egypt’s shootout defeat to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Sky Sports says Sadio Mane put an early penalty miss behind him to score the winning spot kick as Sengal won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time ever.

BBC Sport says Gabaski was the hero, saving two penalties as Egypt edged past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.