McLaren Pair Say Singapore Clash Has Repercussions and Consequences 

Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)
Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)
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McLaren Pair Say Singapore Clash Has Repercussions and Consequences 

Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)
Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)

Formula One title rivals and McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris spoke on Thursday of the "consequences" and "repercussions" resulting from a Singapore Grand Prix clash, without saying what they might be.

Norris charged up the inside of Piastri on the opening lap of that race, clipping the back of Max Verstappen's Red Bull and forcing Piastri so wide the angry Australian almost hit the wall.

Norris finished third, with Piastri fourth, and the pair are now separated by 22 points with six rounds remaining.

McLaren have already secured the constructors' title for the second year in a row.

Speaking to reporters separately at the US Grand Prix in Austin, the race weekend that follows Singapore, both drivers said the matter had been addressed and dealt with.

"Things were reviewed and there are and will be repercussions for me until the end of the season, so it's not like I've got away with anything," Norris said.

"Repercussions for myself but otherwise the engagement and how we go racing is the same as it's always been."

Piastri, who has been beaten by Norris in the last three races, said the discussions had been very productive.

"The incident we had in Singapore isn't how we want to go racing," said the Australian. "Lando's taken responsibility for that.

"Ultimately we know how we're expected to go racing and if we don't there's consequences."

Asked what they might be, Piastri replied that it was for the team to say.

McLaren have been determined to keep the duel between their drivers a fair fight, dousing down any flare-ups, and have maintained a strict "race on equal terms but do not collide" policy on track.

The incident in the October 5 race was the second time this season that the pair had made contact, with Norris running into the back of Piastri in Canada and accepting the blame.

"The team held me accountable for what happened, which I think is fair," he told Sky Sports television of the Singapore collision.

"Then we made progress from there on understanding what the repercussions were for myself to avoid anything worse happening than what did."

Norris said neither driver wanted that kind of clash to happen, with the Briton having more to risk as the one behind in the championship.



Chelsea’s Maresca Says Delap Shoulder Injury Looks Bad

Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Chelsea - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - December 3, 2025 Chelsea's Liam Delap on the pitch before the match. (Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Chelsea - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - December 3, 2025 Chelsea's Liam Delap on the pitch before the match. (Reuters)
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Chelsea’s Maresca Says Delap Shoulder Injury Looks Bad

Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Chelsea - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - December 3, 2025 Chelsea's Liam Delap on the pitch before the match. (Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Chelsea - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - December 3, 2025 Chelsea's Liam Delap on the pitch before the match. (Reuters)

Chelsea forward Liam Delap may face another spell on the sidelines with a shoulder injury after being forced off in the first half of Saturday’s 0-0 Premier League draw at Bournemouth, manager Enzo Maresca said.

Delap, who moved to Stamford Bridge from Ipswich Town in June, had also picked up a hamstring injury early on in the season and returned to the side only last month.

"He has been unlucky. We are also a bit unlucky because we need that kind of a No. 9," Maresca told reporters after the match.

"Unfortunately, he has already been out for two months and he has to be out again. We don't know for how long, but it looks quite bad, his shoulder."

Chelsea, who played to their first goalless draw since a home clash with Crystal Palace in August, were left in fourth place in the league table with 25 points from their 15 games.

"I think it was a game where we lacked and we missed a little bit of quality in the last third," Maresca said.

"For me, there were many mistakes. We missed some passes in the last third, some moments that we could shoot and didn’t."

Chelsea will next face Atalanta in a Champions League clash on Tuesday before hosting Everton on Saturday.


Gyokeres Urges Arsenal to Bounce Back After Villa End Unbeaten Run

Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Arsenal - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 6, 2025 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres in action with Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen. (Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Arsenal - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 6, 2025 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres in action with Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen. (Reuters)
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Gyokeres Urges Arsenal to Bounce Back After Villa End Unbeaten Run

Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Arsenal - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 6, 2025 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres in action with Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen. (Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Arsenal - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 6, 2025 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres in action with Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen. (Reuters)

Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres said the Premier League leaders must quickly move on from Saturday’s disappointing 1-2 defeat at Aston Villa after a 95th-minute winner from Emiliano Buendia ended their 18-match unbeaten run.

The win, the ninth for Villa in their last 10 games, allowed them to close the gap on top of the table, putting pressure on Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.

“It's football. If you score in the last few seconds or minutes, that is an unbelievable feeling, so it goes both ways,” Gyokeres said, according to Arsenal's website.

"Today, unfortunately, it was the other way. It's tough, but you learn from it.

“You can always find some positives, but it's still a very difficult way to lose a football game."

While Arsenal still maintain their pole position after Saturday's games, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are now just two behind after their 3-0 win over Sunderland and Villa trail the leaders by three points.

“We are of course disappointed with the result," the Swedish striker said.

“It's not a great feeling right now, but it's only December and there are a lot of games to play.

“If we focus on what we can control and do in our favor and focus on the next game, we'll be better."

Arsenal will next face Club Brugge in a Champions League game on Wednesday, before hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers next Sunday.


Wissa Delighted with Long-Awaited Newcastle Debut

Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Burnley - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - December 6, 2025 Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa reacts. (Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Burnley - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - December 6, 2025 Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa reacts. (Reuters)
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Wissa Delighted with Long-Awaited Newcastle Debut

Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Burnley - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - December 6, 2025 Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa reacts. (Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Burnley - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - December 6, 2025 Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa reacts. (Reuters)

Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa said he was left with goosebumps after making his long-awaited debut for the club in a 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley at St James' Park, adding that the squad's quality can fuel a strong season.

The 29-year-old DR Congo international joined Newcastle from Brentford in September for 55 million pounds ($73.31 million) but suffered a knee injury while on international duty soon after, delaying his debut.

He came on as a substitute in the 75th minute against Burnley, replacing Nick Woltemade, to a warm reception from the home fans.

"It has been a long time coming," Wissa told the BBC after Saturday's match. "Over the last 11 weeks, I've learned about the team and the players. It has been a long road but I'm happy in the end.

"It gave me goosebumps (when I came on). I'm buzzing now.

"It can be an excellent season because we have so many quality players."

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Wissa, who scored 20 goals and registered five assists in 39 matches across all competitions last season for Brentford, will need time to regain peak fitness.

Newcastle will not have to worry about losing him to the Africa Cup of Nations, as he has not been included in DR Congo's squad.

"A real lift to have such a quality player back into our ranks," Howe told Newcastle in an interview.

"He's quite a long way short of his best physical levels. That's just with the injury that he's had and the time that he's had out. We're going to have to build him up slowly but surely and try and get him back to his very best.

"But a very exciting player to have."

Newcastle are 11th in the league table with 22 points from 15 matches.

Next, they travel to German side Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday.