Updated : 12/01/2026

Sport Daily Mail 12/01/2026 04:10:02 PM Michael Carrick LEADS the race for Man United interim job: Legend impresses in interview with club bosses but Solskjaer remains in contention... and decision could be made TODAY Michael Carrick has emerged as the favourite to become Manchester United manager to the end of the season. While Man United toil... Marcus Rashford wins his first trophy with Barcelona in thrilling Spanish Super Cup victory over Real Madrid - and club 'have made decision' on loanee's future 104 shares Rashford picks up first trophy since leaving Man United Bruno Fernandes is HACKED on X as Man United captain's account says 'let's get rid' of co-owners Ineos in spree of x-rated messages 8 shares Bruno Fernandes is HACKED on X Darren Fletcher's Man United flops make unwanted history in dismal FA Cup exit at the hands of Brighton - and disgusted-looking Sir Alex Ferguson can't hide his disappointment Fletcher's side were knocked out of England's top cup competition at the first time of asking on Sunday night, with former Red Devil Danny Welbeck scoring one and setting up another. Man United legends cosy up to Fergie amid tickets row Your browser does not support the video tag.Sweet taste of success! Brit Smith celebrates world title Wrexham celebrate famous cupset in front of Reynolds Rosenior takes Chelsea training for the first time Disgraced referee David Coote is spared jail Man United legends cosy up to Fergie amid tickets row Your browser does not support the video tag.Sweet taste of success! Brit Smith celebrates world title Wrexham celebrate famous cupset in front of Reynolds Rosenior takes Chelsea training for the first time Disgraced referee David Coote is spared jail Man United legends cosy up to Fergie amid tickets row Your browser does not support the video tag.Sweet taste of success! Brit Smith celebrates world title Wrexham celebrate famous cupset in front of Reynolds Rosenior takes Chelsea training for the first time Disgraced referee David Coote is spared jail Man United wonderkid Shea Lacey, 18, issues apology after being SENT OFF in nightmare 27-minute Old Trafford debut Shea Lacey endured an Old Trafford debut to forget as he was sent off after picking up two yellow cards, just 27 minutes after coming off the bench - before he later apologised. Man United 1-2 Brighton - PLAYER RATINGS: Which star needs to get stronger? Who was anonymous in attack? And how did Shea Lacey fare after Old Trafford nightmare? NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Goals from Brajan Gruda and Danny Welbeckdid the damage and while Benjamin Sesko handed United a lifeline with a late header, it wasn't enough. 1 share Man United 1-2 Brighton - PLAYER RATINGS: Red Devils rated and slated Raging Antonio Conte kicks water bottle, yells in fourth official's face and is sent off in extraodinary meltdown as Scott McTominay bags brace in top-of-the-table thriller in Italy The flashpoint came around the 73rd minute when the hosts were awarded a penalty after a VAR review, with Amir Rrahmani adjudged to have stepped on Henrikh Mkhitaryan's foot. share Raging Antonio Conte yells in fourth official's face after seeing red Man United 1-2 Brighton: Danny Welbeck outshines Red Devils' big-money signings as Darren Fletcher runs into problem that haunted Erik ten Hag in FA Cup exit, writes CHRIS WHEELER CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: It's 44 years since the biggest club in English football last fell at the first hurdle of both domestic cup competitions. Now it has happened again. Darren Fletcher sends warning to 'fragile' Man United players and reveals he 'learnt a lot' about his stars after their dismal FA Cup exit to Brighton A 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford, masterminded by Danny Welbeck, saw Brighton dump United out to set up the shortest number of games in a season in 111 years. 9 shares Darren Fletcher sends warning to 'fragile' Man United players share Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt cosy up to Sir Alex Ferguson Head coach or manager. The distinction appears cosmetic but, in the modern Premier League, it marks a clear divide in power and influence. 20 shares How handing Arteta the keys has given Arsenal a leg-up on their rivals share West Ham legend TONY COTTEE delivers his damning verdict on the board Angry Man United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher confronts officials after dismal Man United defeat - as he hits out at 'poor refereeing' Manchester United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher was booked for his post-match protests towards referee Simon Hooper, before he later hit out at the official after his side's defeat by Brighton. share Darren Fletcher confronts officials after dismal Man United defeat Fabio Paratici set to leave Tottenham - just FOUR months after Italian was appointed as co-sporting director following ban from football Tottenham co-sporting director Fabio Paratici is set to leave the club after the January transfer window, just four months after returning in an official capacity. 32 shares Fabio Paratici set to LEAVE Tottenham next month Craig Gordon, 43, emulates Gordon Banks with miracle save to clinch 'best three points of the season' as Hearts maintain lead at top of the Scottish Premiership share Craig Gordon wonder save earns Hearts 'best three points of season' The Harlequins crisis: Insiders reveal fears of a 10-player exodus and major financial hit this summer amid 'lack of accountability' among coaches, rift over contracts and club legends shunned 'People at the club have been hiding behind the Quins Way. But the Quins Way isn't just about being show ponies. Sometimes it seems like Marcus Smith is the only one who shows any passion.' share Inside the Harlequins crisis - fears of 10-player exodus amid rift JIMMY ANDERSON: Why England stars need to go back to their counties and prove their worth after Ashes debacle - and the new-look bowling attack I'd pick next summer SIR JAMES ANDERSON: The first thing I would insist upon is players going back into county cricket to prove they are good enough to face New Zealand at Lord's in June. 8 shares JIMMY ANDERSON: England stars must prove worth with counties again Former Man United coach set for top Championship job after ex-Premier League man was sacked SIMON JONES: The coach is to succeed a former Premier League man who was sacked earlier this month after seven months in charge and his side18th in the Championship. share Former Man United coach set for top Championship job Revealed: FIFA have NO plans to axe controversial Peace Award given to President Donald Trump following abduction of Venezuelan dictator Maduro MIKE KEEGAN: Some had wondered whether the Americans' subsequent abduction of Nicolas Maduro, which came weeks later, had triggered pause for thought at FIFA's headquarters. 11 shares FIFA have NO plans to axe Peace Award given to President Donald Trump Women's footballer denied debut because of an EARRING - as frustrated boss reveals why her new signing can't remove piercing 30 shares Women's footballer denied debut because of an EARRING Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta's visitors pass Fratton Park test with flying colours, writes OLIVER HOLT - in another clear sign they have the steel to win the Premier League title OLIVER HOLT AT FRATTON PARK: This was football, raw and testing, and ragged and exposed at one of the most evocative and atmospheric grounds in the country. TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH: Championship side consider late swoop for Charlton target Dykes - as Leeds keep tabs on Bundesliga defender and Tottenham snub loan offer for Radu Dragusin The transfer window is open and here are today's latest developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones... share TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH: Championship side consider late swoop for Dykes 65 shares Buying Macclesfield FC while drunk saved me, my marriage and this club EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Win or lose, Northampton's players will be roaming the cobbled streets of Bordeaux on Sunday night, expanding their wine palates. share ALEX COLES: 'I relish the bearpits - let's get revenge on Bordeaux' ALAN CURBISHLEY INTERVIEW: How we built Charlton's greatest side, an awful Scott Minto hairdo, beating Chelsea's millionaires and then watching them pinch Scott Parker for a pittance Dressing room humour bounces around and Curbs, as everyone calls him, is still the boss, respected for his great wealth of knowledge and catalogue of hilarious stories. 6 shares ALAN CURBISHLEY EXCLUSIVE: How we built Charlton's best ever team Let's face it, cricket and alcohol have history. In fact, they are intrinsically linked, dating back to Victorian times when village green contests were followed by post-match pints in the local. share Cricket and drinking - what really goes on and how to get away with it This is why Man City signed Antoine Semenyo: The coaches who raised £65m star on the attributes perfect for modern football, how he can make the jump to the top and a potential new position The clamour for Antoine Semenyo comes down to more than simply a clever escape clause in his Bournemouth contract.The 25-year-old Londoner is a forward for these times. share Why Man City signed Semenyo... and his potential new position Football's ultimate nepo-managers as Darren Fletcher mulls over playing his own SONS at Man United: Fergie's treatment of 'lucky' Darren enraged Roy Keane, Brian Clough put Nigel up front 31 shares Revealed: Football's ultimate nepo-managers West Ham 2-1 QPR (AET): Hammers scrape past FA Cup's worst EVER side in turgid Championship dress rehearsal, writes JAMES SHARPE - as Nuno Espirito Santo is hit by major injury blow JAMES SHARPE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Taken to extra-time by the worst team in FA Cup history in a turgid kickabout that felt like a dress rehearsal for life in the Championship. share West Ham 2-1 QPR (AET): Hammers scrape past FA Cup's worst EVER side Derby 1-3 Leeds: Premier League side produce impressive second-half comeback - as Daniel Farke dares to dream of FA Cup glory ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT PRIDE PARK: Farke has not always been fully trusted by sections of the Leeds fanbase but the scenes at the end of this win told a story. 7 shares Derby 1-3 Leeds: Premier League side produce impressive comeback Arsenal turn to throw-in coach who revolutionised Liverpool's throw-ins under Jurgen Klopp to boost Premier League title bid share Arsenal hire Liverpool throw-in guru from Klopp era to boost title bid INSIDE THE EFL: AFC Wimbledon prospect Aron Sasu on his four-goal heroics, the club's lofty ambitions for this season and the debt he owes Dons boss Johnnie Jackson INSIDE THE EFL: It was at the start of December when Sasu scored four goals as the Dons shocked League One leaders Cardiff City 5-1 away from home in the Vertu Trophy. share AFC Wimbledon homegrown hero Aron Sasu on the Dons' lofty ambitions ASHES SERIES PLAYER RATINGS: Which England flops are fighting for their places after horror tour? Who should never have played in the first place? And who gets a 2/10? Daily Mail Sport's LAWRENCE BOOTH was at all five Tests as England succumbed to another battering Down Under - here are his Ashes series player ratings. share Which England flops are fighting for their places after horror tour? Conor Bradley injury update after full back suffered nasty knee injury against Arsenal that sparked mass confrontation share Bradley injury update after defender's knee injury against Arsenal Mikel Arteta praises Gabriel Martinelli as Arsenal forward bounces back from Conor Bradley clash with FA Cup hat-trick OLIVER HOLT: Martinelli was heavily criticised across the game for trying to push a badly injured Conor Bradley off the pitch during Arsenal's match against Liverpool at The Emirates. share Mikel Arteta praises Gabriel Martinelli after FA Cup hat-trick share British boxing star Dalton Smith WINS light-welterweight title

The Telegraph 12/01/2026 04:10:16 PM Man Utd’s trophy hopes dying in January is an indictment of a once proud club Football Tom Willis wins family bragging rights as vintage Saracens upset Toulouse Rugby union Pollock revels in villain role but Saints humbled by holders Bordeaux Rugby union West Ham scrape past QPR to end 10-game winless run Football Spurs sporting director to leave club just four months after returning from ban Football Arsenal fans taunt Gary Neville as hat-trick hero Martinelli silences critics Football FootballWest Ham player denied debut because of earring Rugby unionKenningham stars as nine-try Harlequins thrash insipid Stormers FootballJonathan Barnett told alleged rape victim she was his ‘slave’ on company email FootballFarke eyes ‘fairy-tale’ Cup run after winning back Leeds fans Dave BassettVinnie Jones turned up and could barely string three words together Interview Bradley out for season after injury that sparked Martinelli melee Premier League Data that shows why Gyokeres is struggling so badly in Premier League Analysis Roy Keane is wrong, Sir Alex Ferguson is not a problem at Man Utd Comment Biggest upset in FA Cup history as sixth-tier Macclesfield stun holders Palace Macclesfield 2 Crystal Palace 1 England’s booze-fuelled Ashes left Stokes and McCullum divided Special report England’s utter disregard for county cricket cost them and must end now Ashes McCullum’s latest absurd claim damns him after Brook fiasco Ashes AnalysisThree big post-Ashes headaches and how to fix them England Every Ashes player ranked, from best to worst England Brook clashed with nightclub bouncer hours before captaining country England George HendyThe cricket-playing dynamo pushing for an England call-up Interview Bears win 110-point thriller against Bulls side with 10 Springboks Bulls 49 Bristol 61 Sale ‘Tuna’ have last laugh in battle of the Sharks Sale Sharks 26 Durban Sharks 10 ‘Pollock will enjoy being hate figure like Beckham’ Northampton Saints Newcastle to sign England No 9 Quirke from Sale Transfer news Paul ElliottYour trainers set on fire by Dennis Wise – that’s my Chelsea Interview Why it makes no difference if you sack the manager Analysis Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion predictions: FA Cup third-round tips and odds Horse racing tips: Sunday January 11 – Punchestown Portsmouth vs Arsenal predictions: FA Cup third-round tips and odds ITV racing tips: Saturday Jan 10, Fairyhouse, Kempton, Warwick

Daily Mirror 12/01/2026 04:10:03 PM Anthony Joshua 'to retire' from boxing after fatal car crash Luke Littler wins World Darts Championship final AGAIN to bank massive new jackpotVIDEO Ad FeatureWhy people are obsessed with the Mediterranean right now Tyson Fury breaks silence after Anthony Joshua involved in tragic car crash 'I played Luke Littler before he was famous - his record will never be broken' Anthony Joshua finally KOs Jake Paul to end embarrassing fight England to complain after reason behind Alex Carey controversy becomes clear PDC make decision on Fallon Sherrock's table gesture after ex Cameron Menzies' meltdown Darren Fletcher sees Man Utd hit new low as Danny Welbeck ends FA Cup hopes - 5 talking points Shea Lacey breaks silence on Man Utd red card after Darren Fletcher makes feelings clear 'Players were celebrating when Ruben Amorim told us he was going – most of us were in tears' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer facing £128m issue Ineos didn't expect if he lands Man Utd job Liverpool transfer news: Marc Guehi preference emerges as star 'demands January exit' Carlos Alcaraz announces sudden split from coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven years Darts icon Paul Lim left stunned by Luke Littler comment - 'I don't know why he said that' Anthony Joshua told to 'walk away' from Jake Paul fight - 'It's beneath him' England cricket icon Michael Vaughan details terrifying experience at Bondi Beach shooting Brendon McCullum shrugs off England sack talk ahead of must-win Ashes clash Paul Lim, 71, makes history by beating Jeffrey de Graaf to break own Ally Pally record Luke Littler confirms he's made I'm a Celeb U-turn after Angry Ginge triumph Luke Littler admits he WON'T attend BBC SPOTY award bash - 'I think they know'

BBC Sport 12/01/2026 04:10:14 PM 'Fragile' Man Utd set for fewest games in season since 1914-15 Manchester United will prepare for next Saturday's game with Manchester City with no manager in place to lift their 'fragile' confidence. 'Big personality' Martinelli goes from 'idiot' to hat-trick hero Attribution Arsenal beat Portsmouth thanks to Martinelli hat-trick. Video, 00:02:52Arsenal beat Portsmouth thanks to Martinelli hat-trick Attribution Substitute Gordon, 43, produces save of season to keep Hearts beating Attribution 'What a catch!' - Rams avoid play-off upset with 38 seconds remaining. Video, 00:00:56'What a catch!' - Rams avoid play-off upset with 38 seconds remaining Attribution McColgan reclaims European 10km record in Valencia Attribution Leeds produce second-half comeback to beat Derby Attribution Briton Smith stuns Matias to become world champion Attribution 'He just nails it every time' - Emery's tactics too good for Tottenham. Video, 00:01:56'He just nails it every time' - Emery's tactics too good for Tottenham Attribution 'It's double figures' - Manchester City score 10 as they thrash Exeter. Video, 00:03:06'It's double figures' - Manchester City score 10 as they thrash Exeter Attribution Ospreys lose to Zebre but secure Europe knockout spot Attribution Ed Gamble and past contestants discuss the latest series of The Traitors Attribution Philosophy teacher Dan faces prison to escape his past Attribution Amanda Holden and Alan Carr take on a big fat Greek renovation Attribution