Tactics, transfers and turmoil – inside the fall of Amorim
After 14 months, Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United – but where did it all go wrong?
‘Amorim’s toxic exit the latest chaotic chapter in Ratcliffe’s reign’
Ruben Amorim’s acrimonious exit is the latest example of Manchester United’s chaos and instability under Sir Jim Ratcliffe, says Phil McNulty.
‘A chance’ Chelsea will name new boss on Monday as Rosenior jets in
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior arrives in London for talks about replacing Enzo Maresca as Chelsea head coach.
‘I don’t have a crystal ball’ – damaging few days for Man City?
Chelsea’s stoppage-time equaliser against Manchester City on a freezing Sunday evening at Etihad Stadium felt a monumental moment in the Premier League title race.
‘I was sure it was offside’ – why did Wirtz equaliser stand?
Florian Wirtz thought his goal for Liverpool in the 2-2 draw at Fulham was offside – so how did technology allow it to stand?
‘Struggling Frank trapped in gilded cage at joyless Tottenham’
Struggling head coach Thomas Frank is trapped in a gilded cage at joyless Tottenham Hotspur, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
‘I’m here to be manager, not coach’ – but will Amorim survive at Man Utd?
Ruben Amorim challenges Manchester United’s board to let him do his job after Sunday’s draw with Leeds, and says he intends to leave in 18 months’ time.
Match of the Day
Highlights of four games on the first Saturday of 2026, including Bournemouth v Arsenal.
McGinn’s first Premier League double sends Villa second
John McGinn gets two goals and Ollie Watkins scores on his 250th appearance for Aston Villa, inflicting a fourth straight league defeat upon Nottingham Forest.
Brighton end winless spell with victory over Burnley
Brighton end their six-game winless run with a comfortable victory over struggling Burnley in the Premier League.