Sir Keir Starmer is on a bit of a cultural repatriation tour.

Fresh from handing back the Chagos Islands, he’s been spotted in China gifting President Xi a match ball from the Arsenal-Man Utd game.

Of course, once President Xi takes a closer look at the ball, he may notice that familiar mark of British craftsmanship - Made in China - and thank Sir Keir for returning such a special item.

Speaking of gifts, we have another banging newsletter for you. Enjoy… 😉


31st January 2025

😈 Bryan Mbeumo is the first Man United player to score against Arsenal, City and Liverpool on his debut at the club since RVP in 2013/14

🤦🏽‍♂️ Morgan Rogers was tackled 15 times and lost 21 duels vs Newcastle, both records by any player in a PL game this season.

✌🏽 Michael Carrick has won back-to-back games in his first two games. Ruben Amorim managed that once in 14 months.

🐓 Spurs have beaten Man City in three of their last four meetings in all competitions.

😵‍💫 Kai Havertz became the first Arsenal player to score against a club (Kairat Almaty) who share his first three letters, since Lee Dixon scored against Leeds in 1996.

🤝 Liverpool and Newcastle have had just one goalless draw in the last 79 matches.

1 point | Bournemouth to beat Wolves
💭 The Cherries have picked up some form with just Brighton’s last-minute equaliser denying them three wins in their last three. Wolves, meanwhile, have lost just one of their last five PL Games. Peel back the curtain, however, and they’ve created under 1xG and averaged just 34% possession in their last two games combined. Bournemouth are a side Wolves might - foolishly - think they can have a go at. Wrong.
Odds ☞ 13/10

1 point | Chelsea win & Over 4 cards
💭 Chelsea are very much having a new manager bounce and should have too much for an improving West Ham. London Derbies are always spicy and this ref isn’t shy of a yellow or two in his back pocket.
Odds ☞ 11/5

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12:30—Chelsea vs West Ham | TNT
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