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Football

Miguel Delaney
How United’s reset puts the spotlight on their next permanent manager
Lawrence Ostlere
Three ways Manchester United will line up under Carrick
Richard Jolly
Antoine Semenyo’s flying start proves he is Man City’s big game player

<p>Manchester United swept rivals Man City aside in their Premier League derby at Old Trafford</p>

Richard Jollyat Old Trafford

Michael Carrick’s masterclass brings magic back to Old Trafford

Man Utd 2-0 Man City: Carrick’s team dominated the Premier League derby clash that excited and enthralled supporters

<p>Bukayo Saka is on the bench as Arsenal take on Nottingham Forest</p>

Saka on the bench as Arsenal bid to extend Premier League lead

The unthinkable consequence and five vital questions over Man City case

<p>Oliver Glasner won the FA Cup with Crystal Palace </p>

Glasner to leave Crystal Palace at end of season

ACFC

<p>Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso shake hands with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior</p>

Football’s next tactical innovation is ‘just not having a manager’

<p>Discover the absurdities and oddities of the beautiful game with the Adam Clery Football Column</p>

Unpack football’s absurdities with Adam Clery’s ACFC newsletter

<p>Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo (2ndR) shows the red card to English forward Wayne Rooney</p>

Football wishes it was darts – but darts wants to be pro wrestling

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

Premier League

Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick hails ‘great start’ as Man Utd deliver title blow to rivals City

Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man Utd dominate Man City as Michael Carrick reign begins with derby win

Premier League betting offer: 40/1 Aston Villa to win vs Everton

Is Forest vs Arsenal on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

European football

Palace face tough route to Conference League final after play-off draw

<p>Alvaro Arbeloa suffered an embarrassing defeat in his first game since replacing Xabi Alonso</p>

Real Madrid hit ‘rock bottom’ after cup defeat to second-tier side

<p>Schalke have plenty to celebrate as they top the 2. Bundesliga</p>

Schalke, Germany’s fallen giants, are finally on the rise again

International football

<p>The Africa Cup of Nations trophy</p>

When is Afcon final? Date, time and results from Africa Cup of Nations

<p>Mohamed Salah has helped Egypt into the last four</p>

How to watch every Africa Cup of Nations match

<p>Goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams sealed the win</p>

Nigeria knock out Algeria to seal Afcon semi-final against Morocco

Football League

Football League

Next West Brom manager odds: Carsley early favourite to replace Mason

<p>Alan Sheehan is the current favourite</p>

Football League

Next Oxford manager odds: Alan Sheehan odds-on to succeed Gary Rowett

<p>The fan sadly died after suffering a medical emergency at the Valley</p>

Charlton fan dies as Portsmouth game abandoned for medical emergency

Football betting

<p>Best football betting sites ranked</p>

Best Football Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Ranked (January 2026)

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Best Betting Offers and Free Bets UK (January 2026)

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