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• Wrexham 3-3 Nottingham Forest (4-3 PENS): Arthur Okonkwo is the hero as Hollywood-backed Championship side cause huge FA Cup upset in front of jubilant co-owner Ryan Reynolds9 January 2026, 11:09 pm
  IAN HERBERT AT THE RACECOURSE GROUND: A club who were struggling to contend with Maidenhead and Eastleigh three seasons back drove fast and hard at Forest.
  
• Callum McGregor's departure in January transfer window would be absolutely unthinkable for Martin O'Neill, who says he couldn't do without his Celtic 'talisman'9 January 2026, 10:30 pm
  With the Celtic hierarchy so far unable to deliver the calibre of player Martin O'Neill clearly needs this month, it would be easy to forget that January isn't only about arrivals.
  
• You CAN win everything with kids! Liam Rosenior insists his young Chelsea stars can succeed - just like Manchester United's Class of '929 January 2026, 10:30 pm
  Liam Rosenior declared Chelsea's potential as 'limitless' at an impressive first press conference on Friday, citing Manchester United's 'Class of '92' as the scale of his ambition.
  
• Martin O'Neill makes it clear that he needs new recruits who are ready to go straight into his Celtic first team9 January 2026, 10:30 pm
  Martin O'Neill has stressed that he urgently needs new recruits who are ready to go straight into his first team after Celtic's attempt at persuading Kyogo Furuhashi to return on loan failed.
  
• Under-pressure Tottenham boss Thomas Frank pledges to 'go full strength' and attack the FA Cup ahead of Aston Villa tie - as Spurs target second trophy in a year9 January 2026, 10:30 pm
  MATT BARLOW: His successor Frank, while backed by the owners, is under increasing fire from fans having won only 11 of his first 30 games in charge, and just four of the last 16.
  
• Commuting between multi-million pound mansions in Norway and Manchester, and a seven-month stint in charge of Besiktas: Inside Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's post-Man United life9 January 2026, 10:06 pm
  For Manchester United fans, a lot has happened since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last led the team. They have seen six managers take charge since his departure, including three caretakers.
  
• Everton accuse FA of double standards after Michael Keane red card appeal for pulling player's hair is rejected9 January 2026, 9:36 pm
  DOMINIC KING: Everton have accused The FA of double standards after their appeal to have Michael Keane's red card rescinded was rejected by a three-man panel.
  
• Rangers eye swoop for Sunderland duo Neil and Mundle as Chukwuani and Rommens prepare to complete Ibrox deals... and Hibs striker Bowie is on the radar now too9 January 2026, 9:30 pm
  Rangers have made enquiries to Sunderland for duo Dan Neil and Romaine Mundle - and are also keeping tabs on Hibs striker Kieron Bowie.
  
• Man United handed huge boost as AFCON star is knocked out by team-mate - and will be back for Manchester derby9 January 2026, 9:26 pm
  In the quarter-final clash, the hosts progressed to the last four by beating the five-time winners of the tournament. Either way, Man United would have had one of their players jetting home.
  
• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hold face-to-face talks with Man United chiefs TOMORROW over interim manager role9 January 2026, 9:17 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hold face-to-face talks with Manchester United on Saturday as he bids to become interim head coach until the end of the season.
  
• After a shambolic summer of transfer activity and a shocking start to season under Russell Martin, Rangers boss Danny Rohl now has a huge window of opportunity to make his mark at Ibrox9 January 2026, 7:43 pm
  Given the sub-standard nature of Rangers' transfer dealings last summer, there was always bound to be plenty of work to do once the window reopened in January.
  
• Liverpool complete capture of 18-year-old Senegal youth star for £1m from club owned by ex-Chelsea striker Demba Ba9 January 2026, 7:29 pm
  Liverpool have completed the signing of an 18-year-old centre-defender. Ex-Chelsea and Newcastle striker Demba Ba is the owner of Amite in Senegal and there were a number of interested parties.
  
• Aston Villa exploring move for former Chelsea star - as Unai Emery targets January reinforcements to help shock title push9 January 2026, 7:10 pm
  SIMON JONES: Villa want a forward as well as a midfielder and cover in defence to give Emery a shot at a Premier League title challenge or at least a Champions League qualification place.
  
• Bukayo Saka agrees bumper new Arsenal deal until 2031 - making him the club's highest earner9 January 2026, 6:14 pm
  ISAAN KHAN: Arsenal's previous highest earner Kai Havertz is thought to earn £280,000 a week, and Saka's new status reflects his position as one of Europe's best players.
  
• Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rubbishes talk of retirement and teases potential post-playing career as he poses for Vogue photoshoot9 January 2026, 6:03 pm
  Virgil van Dijk has reassured Liverpool and Netherlands fans he has no plans to retire anytime soon after being questioned on his future in an interview with Vogue magazine on Friday.