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• Journey to Wembley: Witton Albion's FA Cup dream comes to an end with seven-goal thrashing after defensive crisis... with one centre-half missing on a stag do as Daily Mail Sport's baton passes to South Shields21 September 2026, 1:00 am
  Ian Herbert at the Wolf Competitions Stadium: With some degree of difficulty, Witton Albion have requisitioned Accrington Stanley's bus for the journey to the far north.
  
• Fuming Alvaro Arbeloa accuses Premier League referees of 'not wanting Man United to lose' - claiming 'EVERY decision' went their way in last-gasp draw against Fulham20 September 2026, 11:10 pm
  The Cottagers looked set to see out a famous win over United until Matheus Cunha's late deflected strike salvaged a barely-deserved point for Michael Carrick's side, which enraged Alvaro Arbeloa.
  
• Raheem Sterling vows to be 'better than yesterday' as former England footballer, 31, breaks his silence after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and drug possession following £270,000 Lamborghini car crash20 September 2026, 9:16 pm
  In his first Instagram post since bodycam footage of his May arrest was released, Sterling says his goal is to 'be better than yesterday'.
  
• Lethargy in Leith suggests that Hibs need an exciting managerial appointment to spark injection of optimism that better times lie ahead20 September 2026, 8:44 pm
  One thing Hibs have done well in recent years is turn the inside of the main stand into a place where you can really spend a fun Saturday. Over and above watching the actual football, of course.
  
• Furious Gary Neville rips into Man United's 'walking' stars and tells Michael Carrick to STOP defending them after 'absolutely pathetic' draw with Fulham: 'Worst 15 minutes I've EVER seen'20 September 2026, 8:05 pm
  Gary Neville branded Manchester United's lack of effort 'an absolute disgrace' after their insipid 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
  
• Celtic supporters' bus bursts into FLAMES: Emergency services rush to scene in Glasgow to evacuate fans after Old Firm derby20 September 2026, 7:20 pm
  As a group of Celtic fans travelled home the rear of their coach caught fire on the A728 near to the Emirates Arena leading to a quick evacuation onto the side of the road as the blaze took hold.
  
• Jamie Carragher insists £116m Liverpool star Florian Wirtz must be DROPPED by Andoni Iraola after his 'poorest performance' in a Reds shirt against Bournemouth20 September 2026, 7:05 pm
  The £116m attacker has flattered to deceive since pitching up from Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool legend Carragher was left totally unimpressed with his showing on the south coast.
  
• Fulham vs Man United - Premier League LIVE: All the reaction as Matheus Cunha's deflected strike rescues woeful visitors from jaws of defeat - and Spurs hit rock bottom20 September 2026, 6:53 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's coverage as Andoni Iraola's Liverpool side visit his former club in the Premier League.
  
• Only a late stroke of luck spared dismal Man United defeat at struggling Fulham, but it's Sir Jim Ratcliffe - not Michael Carrick - who must take the blame for his club's worsening crisis, writes OLIVER HOLT20 September 2026, 6:33 pm
  OLIVER HOLT AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Man United were outplayed by Fulham for long periods of the match but escaped with a 1-1 draw after a stroke of luck in the dying minutes
  
• Furious Jose Mourinho brings PRINTOUTS of referee 'errors' to tense Madrid derby press conference - and blasts 'poor' officials who 'couldn't handle the pressure' after his side's 2-1 defeat20 September 2026, 6:09 pm
  Still seething in the post-match press conference, Jose Mourinho arrived with printed out photos which showed, in his opinion, a series of major calls missed by the referee, costing his side.
  
• RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: It's all very well Howard Webb sending his VAR bunglers to the naughty step - but those that know him tell me 'back-stabbing' referee supremo must look in the mirror20 September 2026, 5:51 pm
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus will have a sharper grasp of what it means to interfere with play this weekend as they sit on the sidelines after their VAR blunder.
  
• Pierre Sage appears to have saved his job at Crystal Palace for now after his well-drilled side played out a disciplined stalemate against Leeds, writes BOBBY MANZI20 September 2026, 5:44 pm
  BOBBY MANZI AT ELLAND ROAD: The pressure was on as Crystal Palace travelled to Leeds United with whispers suggesting Sage could become the first manager sacked.
  
• Rangers boss Derek McInnes vows to keep the pressure on Celtic after statement win against Martin O'Neill's men20 September 2026, 4:54 pm
  Rangers boss Derek McInnes insists his team will continue to hunt Celtic down after blowing the title race wide open with a victory at Parkhead.
  
• Enzo Maresca's Man City prove they are the great entertainers in rout of Sunderland... but curious midfield make-up gives boss plenty to ponder, writes JACK GAUGHAN20 September 2026, 4:45 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: This version of Manchester City is so far away from what followers of Chelsea and Leicester City had predicted when Enzo Maresca took charge.
  
• Celtic manager Martin O'Neill admits he will take stock and ponder his future after Old Firm disappointment sealed THIRD defeat in a week20 September 2026, 4:00 pm
  Martin O'Neill revealed he planned to consider his future as Celtic manager after losing for the second time in a week to Rangers.