Main news from English football on January 15th 2025

On the day Maresca said he was concerned as Chelsea's winless run stretched to five games, Madrid was not optimistic about signing Alexander-Arnold in January and Spurs coach Postecoglou battled an ongoing injury crisis ahead of the Arsenal clash. Meanwhile, Chelsea recalled Chalobah from Crystal Palace loan and Phil Foden said Man City's Premier League title defence is over. Elsewhere, Aston Villa beat Everton to spoil Moyes' return and Arsenal sank Spurs in north London derby to reignite title hopes.