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• Thierry Henry pinpoints what Man United's hierarchy must decide upon FIRST before picking their next manager20 January 2026, 7:56 am
  Former United midfielder Michael Carrick is in interim charge until the end of the season at Old Trafford, giving the Red Devils time to choose a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim.
  
• My night at the world's most bonkers match: Ear-splitting screams, fans clashing with police, journalists scrapping with each other and managers chased out of press conferences as AFCON's final descended into utter bedlam20 January 2026, 5:36 am
  LEWIS STEELE IN RABAT: There was a vibration on my wrist as my Apple Watch informed me that the noise had reached a decibel level of 100, which I was warned would cause hearing damage.
  
• Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross reveals her mum's bittersweet hospital wedding after horror cancer diagnosis20 January 2026, 4:00 am
  Kyra Cooney-Cross's mother Jess got the shattering news two weeks ago.
  
• Why Thomas Frank lives to fight another day: Spurs chiefs desperate not to repeat past errors, the power lunch that reassured the boss and the one thing he's asking supporters to do20 January 2026, 2:00 am
  Not sacked in the morning as the South Stand choir had recommended. Nor the morning after as it turned out and Thomas Frank summoned his brightest demeanour as he prepared for Dortmund.
  
• Jamie Carragher names the four managers Man United should target - and their most likely appointment - as he reveals why Michael Carrick should NOT be their next permanent boss20 January 2026, 12:07 am
  Former United midfielder Michael Carrick is in interim charge until the end of the season at Old Trafford, and oversaw a 2-0 win over Manchester City in the local derby at the weekend.
  
• Arne Engels targeted by Bundesliga side RB Leipzig as Celtic line up loan bid for Lorient striker Mohamed Bamba19 January 2026, 11:29 pm
  Celtic midfielder Arne Engels has emerged as a transfer target for RB Leipzig.
  
• Brighton star scores outrageous overhead kick in stoppage time to rescue late 1-1 draw against Bournemouth19 January 2026, 11:13 pm
  NICK SZCZEPANIK AT THE AMEX: Charalampos Kostoulas pulled off an audacious overhead kick to level Brighton's clash with Bournemouth in dramatic fashion.
  
• 'Precious' Lisandro Martinez is told to 'f****g' grow up by Nicky Butt after Man United star hit back at his and Paul Scholes' 'shameful' comments as club legends send warning to Argentina defender19 January 2026, 10:55 pm
  Scholes and Butt joked ahead of United's derby win that Martinez's battle with Erling Haaland was such a mismatch that the Man City striker would pick up the defender and throw him in the back of the net.
  
• Kobbie Mainoo to STAY at Man United after being restored to the first team by Michael Carrick - despite pushing to leave for European giant under Ruben Amorim19 January 2026, 9:58 pm
  SIMON JONES: The 20-year-old was pushing to leave for Napoli on loan after being restricted to substitute appearances under Ruben Amorim.
  
• Gabriel Jesus tells Arsenal he wants a new deal after injury-plagued spell - and gives his verdict on out-of-form team-mate Viktor Gyokeres19 January 2026, 8:46 pm
  ISAAN KHAN IN MILAN: The 28-year-old had a torrid last year having returned to the squad in December after 11 months out with an ACL injury and his contract expires in the summer.
  
• Crystal Palace hold out for £35m for Jean-Philippe Mateta, Bournemouth close in on £10.4m move... and West Ham are now KEEPING goal hero Callum Wilson: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH19 January 2026, 8:36 pm
  The transfer window is open and here are today's developments from Simon Jones, including the latest on the future of Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta and Leeds's hunt for reinforcements.
  
• Rio Ferdinand takes aim at former team-mates over Lisandro Martinez criticism: Ex-Man United star accuses Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt of getting 'personal' with comments on Argentina star19 January 2026, 8:16 pm
  Martinez hit back at comments by Scholes and Butt mocking his size made prior to the Manchester derby, and dared the former Manchester United duo to repeat them to his face.
  
• The Hampden Pour... could Scotland fans FINALLY be allowed to have a pint at the national stadium?19 January 2026, 8:08 pm
  Scotland fans could be allowed to drink inside Hampden for at least one of the World Cup warm-up matches as part of a pilot scheme that would lift the ban on alcohol.
  
• Moroccan FA announces it will pursue LEGAL ACTION after crazy AFCON final - with Senegal manager facing a long ban for ordering his players off the pitch in penalty protest19 January 2026, 7:22 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: In a controversial final, hosts Morocco were given a last-minute penalty which sparked fury on the pitch and in the stands, with Thiaw ordering his squad to leave in protest.
  
• Marc Guehi completes £20m Man City move as they see off Liverpool, Arsenal - and the fury of Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner - and he says it's a 'relief' to get it done19 January 2026, 7:18 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Guehi joins £62.5m Antoine Semenyo through the Etihad doors this month and while not eligible for Tuesday's Champions League tie, will be available for the weekend.