🚨 Liverpool go 13 pts clear, Maguire saves Man United blushes, Haaland back on the goal trail and much more...

Plus all of the other stories making the news in the world of football...

Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing! Thanks for reading, and hope you enjoy :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Endrick gives Real Madrid slender Copa del Rey advantage

• Didier Drogba sends a message to Galatasaray supporters after Mourinho spat

• Man City’s John Stones is out of action for the next 8-10 weeks

• Plus more from Chelsea, Napoli and Real Betis

Chelsea

• Maresca: “I said since we started that we cannot rely on Cole Palmer for every game. He has to continue to work, be happy, laugh the way he does. We are completely happy with him. It is normal to go through a moment where you struggle to score but it doesn't matter.”