26 m. ago Africa Cup of Nations final buildup, Premier League news, and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Afcon final preview | Email us hereMeanwhile, title-chasers City were left red-faced after losing the Manchester derby to bitter rivals United. Michael Carrick enjoyed a dream start to life as United’s interim head coach and won the fans over in the best possible way.Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal missed the opportunity to go nine points clear at the top of the table with a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest. The Gunners missed several opportunities to take the lead, but the main talking point was a penalty incident that was cleared by VAR following a brief check. Mikel Arteta spoke very strongly about the handball incident at full-time. Continue reading...

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28 m. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues new Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Manchester United showdown

Gunners concern as Arteta reveals Saka has been dealing with fitness issue

Sport

31 m. ago 'Legendary' period drama based on classic novel series is a must

A classic British TV series is heading to Netflix, and fans should be very excited

Events

34 m. ago Australian Open player comes to aid of collapsing ball girl during record

Zeynep Sonmez is the first Turkish player to reach the second round of the Australian Open women’s singles

Sport

44 m. ago Italian media agreement emerges on Scott McTominay as Man United loanee's problems continue

Scott McTominay failed to flatter kin Napoli's latest result as the Italian media gave the former Manchester United star a more dim assessment over the weekend

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47 m. ago ‘Everyone wishes him the best’ – Man Utd confirm star’s exit after 14 years a week on from his own emotional goodbye

MANCHESTER UNITED have officially confirmed the departure of Sam Mather. Kayserispor reached a deal to sign the Red Devils academy graduate, who enjoyed loan spells with Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers, earlier this month. But the deal has only just gone through, prompting an official statement from the club. It read: "Manchester United forward Sam Mather...

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49 m. ago It’s so toxic at Spurs even West Ham were shocked: Frank’s race looks run | Jacob Steinberg

Saturday’s visiting fans know a thing or two about being a dysfunctional club but the level of hate inside Tottenham’s gleaming home surprised even themIt comes to something when the level of discontent at Tottenham had people who have spent all season watching West Ham wondering if it was all a bit much. There were cries of mutiny whenever Guglielmo Vicario tried to play out from the back, jeers at half-time and, of course, sustained boos when another home defeat for Thomas Frank’s nervous wreck of a team ended with one last cross from Djed Spence drifting sadly out of play in the ninth minute of added time.At times it felt like not knowing how to leave the room after accidentally walking in on a bitter row between a warring couple. How is anyone supposed to function in such a poisonous atmosphere? Somehow, the malaise at West Ham felt mild by comparison. At least the anger in east London tends to be focused mainly at the board for the failure to kick on since swapping Upton Park f...

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49 m. ago Premier League sporting directors: who are they, and how much power do they all have?

A guide to each club’s setups, from Chelsea’s multi-headed structure to Brentford’s smooth planning and Manchester United’s muddlesThe appointment of Andrea Berta as sporting director in March was greeted with much enthusiasm by Arsenal’s supporters, given his impressive track record in more than a decade at Atlético Madrid,. The Italian, who began his career in finance, has made an instant impression. Known as a shrewd negotiator, the suave and softly spoken 54-year-old masterminded Arsenal’s outlay of more than £250m in the summer that included the arrivals of Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke. Berta takes the lead on recruitment in consultation with Richard Garlick, who was promoted to chief executive in September, the manager, Mikel Arteta, and the co-chair Josh Kroenke. James Ellis, a former scout who then spent two years as head of recruitment, was appointed as technical director in the summer and is tasked with “delivering the club’s long-term player progression ...

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50 m. ago 'Majestic' hall 'straight out of a period drama' less than an hour from Manchester

The historic Lancashire house and museum features 17th-century furniture, renowned artworks and woodland walks, with free entry for under 17s

Events

80 m. ago Man United transfer news: Kobbie Mainoo Chelsea interest as contract 'clause' revealed

Manchester United earned a stellar 2-0 win over Man City on Saturday, as Michael Carrick settles into life at Old Trafford

Sport

80 m. ago Kai Rooney's Man Utd ban and why he told his dad Wayne he's not allowed to watch him play

Kai Rooney is following in his father Wayne's footsteps at Manchester United, but the teenage striker has faced several challenges

Politics

80 m. ago Pep Guardiola has already given Man United green light to sign 'unbelievable player'

Manchester United are targeting an impressive midfielder who received glowing praise from Pep Guardiola

Sport

96 m. ago Beatles autographs and George Harrison's broken guitar string set for auction

'Its a wonderful document celebrating one of the most exciting periods in British history'

Politics

99 m. ago "I remember it as if it was 10 minutes ago": Bolton crash survivor recalls scene of 'devastation'

Georgina Daniels, a survivor of the Wigan Road crash that killed four people, shares the moment their lives changed forever

Events

1 hour ago Michael Carrick has done what Ruben Amorim couldn't at Man United

Manchester United's era under interim head coach Michael Carrick started with a win on Saturday lunchtime against fierce rivals Manchester City

Politics

1 hour ago I tried the 'liquid facelift' hailed by celebrity skincare gurus and featured in Vogue

'Dragon's Blood' might evoke scenes from Game of Thrones, but it's actually a type of tree resin known for its anti-inflammatory properties, reducing redness and dryness through intense hydration

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1 hour ago The field between the hospital and the motorway that's in the balance

Residents living near Royal Bolton Hospital say plans for 250 new homes on green land risk worsening congestion, flooding and wildlife loss - and fear their voices are being side-lined as major development ambitions gather pace.

Politics

1 hour ago 'After leaving Corrie I started a business from dad's living room

The former Coronation Street star launched her fashion brand as a teenager from her dad's living room - now it turns over eight figures annually

Politics

1 hour ago 'I went to Aladdin's Cave charity shop warehouse with furniture bargains galore'

It's full of furniture bargains, as well as old records, TVs and objet d'art

Economics

1 hour ago Cheapest supermarket smashed it at Christmas, but there are seven reasons money

I did a big shop at the supermarket celebrating a festive sales surge

Economics