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Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher passes on instructions to Bruno Fernandes during the 2-2 Premier League draw with Burnley

Fletcher 'comfortable' to move into management

Darren Fletcher was surprised to be asked to become Manchester United's interim boss but feels ready to make the move into management.

Soccer • 10 Jan

Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool clashes with Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspurduring the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 20, 2025 in London, England.

Romero sees ban for red against Liverpool extended

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has been handed a one-match suspension for his reaction to being sent off during ⁠last month's 2-1 Premier League loss to Liverpool, the FA has said.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Interim Head Coach Darren Fletcher of Manchester United speaks during a press conference at Carrington Training Ground on January 09, 2026 in Manchester, England.

No Fletcher talks as interim boss focuses on short term

Interim boss Darren Fletcher says he has had no fresh talks about his Manchester United future ahead of this weekend's FA Cup clash with Brighton.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Saka signs new five-year deal with Arsenal

Bukayo Saka has dealt Arsenal a major boost by agreeing to a new long-term contract with the north London club.

Soccer • 09 Jan

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Michael Keane of Everton pulls the hair of Tolu Arokodare of Wolverhampton Wanderers resulting in a red card after a VAR review during the Premier League match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Hill Dickinson

Moyes embarrassed for VAR over hair-pull red card

Frustrated Everton manager David Moyes believed the role VAR official Chris Kavanagh played in Michael Keane's contentious red card against Wolves was embarrassing and the whole system was "in a difficult position".

Soccer • 09 Jan

Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford, acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Brentford and Sunderland at Gtech Community Stadium on January 07, 2026 in Brentford, England.

Andrews keen for Brentford to make deep run in FA Cup

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has his eyes firmly set on a run in the FA Cup alongside their promising Premier League campaign.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Keane: Ferguson 'hanging on like a bad smell'

Roy Keane accused Alex Ferguson of "hanging on like a bad smell" at Manchester United as the club set about replacing departed manager Ruben Amorim.

Soccer • 09 Jan

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth celebrates after he scores a goal to make it 3-1 during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Fulham at Vitality Stadium on October 03, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Ro

Semenyo completes Manchester City move for £62.5m

Manchester City have completed the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth on a five-and-a-half-year contract.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool confront Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal after he pushes Conor Bradley of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 8, 2026 in London, Engla

Martinelli 'deeply sorry' over Bradley incident

Gabriel Martinelli said he is "deeply sorry" for shoving Conor Bradley off the pitch and revealed he has apologised directly to the seriously injured Liverpool defender.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Conor Bradley of Liverpool is treated for injury as Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal look on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 8, 2026 in London, England.

Martinelli criticised for reaction to injured Bradley

Gary Neville lambasted Gabriel Martinelli for his conduct late on in Arsenal's goalless Premier League draw with Liverpool.

Soccer • 08 Jan

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal reacts at a missed chance during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 08, 2026 in London, England.

Arsenal shut out by Liverpool but move six points clear

Arsenal failed to extend their Premier League lead over title rivals Manchester City to eight points following a 0-0 draw against Liverpool at the Emirates.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium on January 07, 2026 in Bournemouth, England.

Transfers: Man City set to unveil Semenyo on Friday

Manchester City have completed the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth and an official announcement will be made on Friday, it is understood.

Soccer • 08 Jan

Cody Gakpo miscues a defensive clearance during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 8, 2026.

Premier League: Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool recap

Premier League leaders Arsenal hve drawn with the reigning champions Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 08 Jan

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium on January 07, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images

Romero takes aim at powers that be at Spurs in apology

Cristian Romero appeared to target senior off-field figures at Tottenham as he apologised to fans after Wednesday's 3-2 loss at Bournemouth.

Soccer • 08 Jan

Sesko sees 'great things' in Man United's future

Benjamin Sesko believes "great things are coming" despite managerless Manchester United's winless start to 2026.

Soccer • 08 Jan

Former Premier League referee David Coote arrives at Nottingham Crown Court where he is charged with making an indecent image of a child. Picture date: Tuesday October 14, 2025.

Coote handed suspended sentence for child sex video

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been spared jail after he was found to have a sexual video of a 15-year-old boy in school uniform on his laptop.

Soccer • 08 Jan

LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: A glum looking Terry Yorath of Huddersfied looks on after receiving a drink driving ban at Leeds Magistrates this morning, before the Carling Cup First Round match between Leeds United and Huddersfield Town at Elland Road on Au

Former Leeds and Wales star Terry Yorath dies aged 75

Former Leeds and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness, his family have said in a statement.

Soccer • 08 Jan

Darren Fletcher the interim caretaker head coach / manager of Manchester United walks off at full time during the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor on January 7, 2026 in Burnley, England.

Fletcher sees 'lots of good things' despite United draw

Darren Fletcher felt Manchester United did enough to beat Burnley as the interim boss watched them squander a string of chances in a 2-2 draw at Turf Moor two days after Ruben Amorim was shown the door.

Soccer • 08 Jan

Thomas Frank manager / head coach of Tottenham Hotspur holding a cup with the Arsenal club badge on ahead of the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur2255106872

Frank unaware he was drinking from Arsenal branded cup

Under-fire Tottenham boss Thomas Frank said it would have been "completely stupid" to knowingly drink from an Arsenal-branded cup ahead of a dramatic 3-2 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium on January 7, 2026 in Manchester, England.

Guardiola keeps his counsel over Semenyo signing

Pep Guardiola refused to confirm Manchester City were on the brink of signing Antoine Semenyo after his side dropped more points in the title race.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Igor Thiago of Brentford interacts with Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford, during the Premier League match between Brentford and Newcastle United at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images

Andrews hails Thiago - 'I wouldn't swap him for anyone'

Brentford manager Keith Andrews hailed Igor Thiago as ⁠a sensational player he would not swap for anyone after the Brazilian scored twice in a 3-0 demolition of Sunderland.

Soccer • 08 Jan

Manchester United's Slovenian striker #30 Benjamin Sesko (L) tangles with Burnley's French defender #05 Maxime Esteve (R) during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor in Burnley, north-west England on

Man United start post-Amorim era with draw at Burnley

Manchester United began life after Ruben Amorim with a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley as substitute Jaidon Anthony's strike denied Darren Fletcher victory in his first match as interim boss.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Brentford's Igor Thiago (centre) celebrates scoring his side's second goal with manager Keith Andrews (top) during the Premier League match between Brentford and Sunderland at Gtech Community Stadium on January 07, 2026 in Brentford, England.

Premier League wrap: Andrews' Bees buzz, Spurs struggle

Igor Thiago scored twice to keep the European push of Keith Andrews' Brentford on track and become the top-scoring Brazilian in a Premier League season in a 3-0 win over Sunderland.

Soccer • 07 Jan