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FreeNew Era

Man United left frustrated by Burnley in Darren Fletcher's first game in charge

Elsewhere, Newcastle beat Leeds in an incredible seven-goal thriller.

21 mins ago

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FreePremier League

Keane and Grealish sent off as Everton held by Wolves, Chelsea pay price in defeat at Fulham

46 mins ago

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Freeoverachievers

Caoimhín Kelleher saves penalty as Keith Andrews' Brentford go fifth

Elsewhere, Bournemouth beat Tottenham 3-2 and Aston Villa were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace.

56 mins ago

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FreeSetback

Boost for leaders Arsenal as Man City's title bid suffers another blow

1 hr ago

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Freeeasy

Barcelona win in Saudi Arabia to set up potential Clasico final

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FreeSoccer

Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer

3 hrs ago

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FreeSzob story

'I never felt more sad' - Szoboszlai on Hungary's World Cup qualifier loss to Ireland

4 hrs ago

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FreeSoccer

St Pat's winger Jake Mulraney to join Shamrock Rovers as part of swap deal

5 hrs ago

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Will Trump have invaded any of his co-hosts by the World Cup?

Candidates

Man Utd set for further talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick

10 hrs ago

9

Succession

O'Neil succeeds Rosenior as Strasbourg coach

11 hrs ago

2

mentor

Fletcher asked for Ferguson's advice before taking Man Utd interim role

14 hrs ago

13

Yesterday

6th January 2026

Boost

Evan Ferguson scores as Roma boost hopes of top 4 finish

It was the Irish striker’s third goal in Serie A this season.

23 hrs ago

13

Pastures new

Former Sunderland and Leeds manager joins Cork City in advisory role

23 hrs ago

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title race

Rangers beat Aberdeen to close gap on Hearts

6 Jan

Mixed Fortunes

Forest boost survival bid to leave West Ham in turmoil

6 Jan

6

Class

Man United's Diallo stars as Ivory Coast set up Egypt showdown

6 Jan

9

hunt

Newcastle's Eddie Howe rules himself out of Man United job

6 Jan

8

Making moves

Lewis Temple departs Shelbourne for Bolton Wanderers

6 Jan

Bohs

Alban Hysa steps down as manager of Bohemians women's side

6 Jan

Sidelined

Man City suffer another injury setback with Dias out for up to six weeks

6 Jan

21

HOOPS WAHEY

Martin O’Neill unsure he would ‘have the energy’ for full-time Celtic role

6 Jan

14

exit door

Championship strugglers West Brom sack manager Ryan Mason

6 Jan

Ready to go

Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as head coach on six-year deal

Former Strasbourg boss succeeds Enzo Maresca at the Blues.

Updated 6 Jan

6

Hot Seat

Glasner, Maresca, Southgate? Candidates for the Manchester United job

6 Jan

9

Reaction

'Ultimately everyone loses' - Speed of Amorim's exit stuns Gary Neville

6 Jan

5

talking point

What do Amorim, Postecoglou, Nancy and Martin have in common?

Has the Premier League entered its post-Guardiola era?

Paul Fennessy

6 Jan

3

Monday

5th January 2026

Setback

Man City facing defensive crisis after Gvardiol blow

5 Jan

6

next man up

Strasbourg coach Rosenior set for press conference amid Chelsea links

5 Jan

5

familiar face

Celtic appoint Martin O'Neill as manager until end of the season

The 73-year-old stepped in as caretaker boss for eight games following Brendan Rodgers’ exit in October.

5 Jan

16

Relief

Liverpool's Mo Salah on target as Egypt advance after extra time

5 Jan

1

dysfunctional transparency

Reality TV the most likely route to riches now for unfailingly shambolic Manchester United

Live sackings with interactive fan engagement are the future for football’s empire of chaos.

David Sneyd

5 Jan

2

Analysisbrittle and broken

Ruben Amorim at least stood for something - unfortunately for him, it was never going to work

Amorim’s inflexibility now looks absurd, and the United hierarchy have run out of patience.

Gavin Cooney

5 Jan

Scottish Premiership

Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge

The Frenchman’s reign at Parkhead lasted just 33 days.

5 Jan

24

HAMMER GONE

Adam Idah facing race against time to be fit for Ireland's World Cup play-off

5 Jan

4

another one bites the dust

Manchester United confirm sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim

Club statement says decision was made to ensure “best opportunity of highest possible Premier League finish.”

5 Jan

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Sunday

4th January 2026

Revista De la liga

Five-star Real Madrid keep pace with Barca, and ease the pressure on Xabi Alonso

4 Jan

Winning

Real Madrid star makes history as hosts Morocco set up heavyweight AFCON quarter-final

Updated 4 Jan

Keith Andrews

'I don't want us to be a team that takes a step backwards when we're winning': Brentford climb to 7th

4 Jan

9

Match Report

Managerless Chelsea dent Manchester City's title hopes

Enzo Fernandez’s 94th-minute equaliser snatched a 1-1 draw at the Etihad.

4 Jan

9

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