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Sport Daily Mail 08/01/2026 09:10:02 PM Rejuvenated Benjamin Sesko fires brace for Darren Fletcher's Man United but visitors remain stuck in rut after Ruben Amorim sacking as they drop points to miss out on going fourth Gary Neville gives his verdict on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's potential Man United return - as Jamie Redknapp names the Premier League boss they should appoint NOW Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being considered as one of the options to replace Ruben Amorim, who was sacked this week, despite the fact that the Norwegian was dismissed from the post himself in 2021. Darren Fletcher reveals his message to £73.7m man Benjamin Sesko before the striker's brace at Burnley... and confirms he WILL stay in charge of Manchester United for Sunday's clash with Brighton Darren Fletcher has confirmed that he will stay in charge of Manchester United for Sunday's FA Cup tie against Brighton at Old Trafford. share Fletcher reveals message to Sesko... and says he WILL take next game Burnley 2-2 Manchester United RATINGS: Who made 'really smart' decisions in wild second half? Which star had a breakout night? And who looks like the 'biggest loser' of the post-Amorim era? Manchester United were held to a draw by relegation-threatened as they took their first steps in the post Ruben Amorim era. Here is how Darren Fletcher's players rated on the night. Jamie Redknapp makes bombshell claim Antoine Semenyo could still join Liverpool and insists Man City transfer 'isn't a foregone conclusion' despite medical being booked in today share Redknapp makes bombshell claim Semenyo could still join Liverpool Arsenal's attacking fortunes could have turned out very differently if they had signed Mykhailo Mudryk in January 2023. But Chelsea gazumped them and the Gunners pivoted to Trossard. 3 shares How Leandro Trossard became Arsenal's most important attacker Fulham 2-1 Chelsea: New boss Liam Rosenior watches bratty Blues pick up seventh red card of the season as indiscipline costs them yet again KIERAN GILL AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Welcome to Chelsea, Liam Rosenior, and here, for your viewing pleasure, the players have kindly arranged a special preview featuring a major item from your in-tray. share Fulham 2-1 Chelsea: Bratty Blues lose after seventh red of season Spurs boss Frank drinks from Arsenal cup in silly blunder Bruno Fernandes' catch up with Ruben Amorim's No 2 Fans spot Man City message in Khabib-Haaland photo Sunderland fans bring a full curry on four-hour train Amorim looks delighted after his Man United sacking Spurs boss Frank drinks from Arsenal cup in silly blunder Bruno Fernandes' catch up with Ruben Amorim's No 2 Fans spot Man City message in Khabib-Haaland photo Sunderland fans bring a full curry on four-hour train Amorim looks delighted after his Man United sacking Spurs boss Frank drinks from Arsenal cup in silly blunder Bruno Fernandes' catch up with Ruben Amorim's No 2 Fans spot Man City message in Khabib-Haaland photo Sunderland fans bring a full curry on four-hour train Amorim looks delighted after his Man United sacking Can 14/1 underdogs England finish the Ashes on a high? Jacob Bethell's heroics keep the visitors' hopes alive of a win in the final Test in Sydney Jacob Bethell went a long way toward establishing himself as England cricket's future overnight - with the supremely talented 22-year-old scoring his maiden Test hundred in the fifth Ashes. share England are 14/1 outsiders to win the fifth Test of the Ashes CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL: Filipe Luis was floated as a contender to become Chelsea's new head coach, but any apparent attempts at hiring him were doomed to fail. 22 shares The real reason why Filipe Luis was NEVER going to replace Maresca Man City 1-1 Brighton: Pep Guardiola's side drop MORE points in title race to give Arsenal another boost as familiar problems haunt them JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: Some deep irony was at play inside the Brighton technical area about half a second after Erling Haaland stroked Manchester City in front. share Man City 1-1 Brighton: Guardiola's side drop MORE points in title race Andoni Iraola provides update on Antoine Semenyo's £65m Man City move after delivering fairytale Bournemouth ending MATT BARLOW AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Virtually his last kick of the ball after two years in Bournemouth colours was a goal in the 95th minute to clinch a 3-2 win against Spurs on his 26th birthday. share Andoni Iraola provides update on Antoine Semenyo's £65m Man City move Liverpool and Newcastle legend and former England manager Kevin Keegan, 74, diagnosed with stomach cancer The former England and Newcastle United manager will undergo treatment after suffering from ongoing abdominal symptoms which triggered a diagnosis. Gabby Logan is forced to leave Match of the Day mid-show due to family emergency - with Mark Chapman on hand to swiftly replace her Gabby Logan was forced to leave Match of the Day mid-show after being informed of a family emergency. She was replaced by Mark Chapman. share Gabby Logan forced to leave Match of the Day mid-show due to emergency Embarrassing moment Tottenham boss Thomas Frank drinks from an ARSENAL cup before Bournemouth clash One of the most frustrating parts of the breakdown in relations between Ruben Amorim and Manchester United behind the scenes was transfer planning. 26 shares Revealed: The 4 signings Amorim wanted at United but was told no over Tomorrow, thank God, the Ashes will come to an end, bringing the curtain down on a series of unforgivable crimes against cricket. share Why TNT Sports' Ashes coverage fell apart - insiders reveal all JASON MELLER AT ST JAMES' PARK: As the Geordie nation stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Kevin Keegan, St James' Park bore witness to the kind of breathless contest patented by Special K. 2 shares Newcastle 4-3 Leeds: Barnes wins thriller 12 minutes into added time JAMES SHARPE AT GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Many fine Brazilians have graced the Premier League over the years. share Brentford 3-0 Sunderland: Thiago nets brace to inspire Bees to win Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham: His last act? Antoine Semenyo hits fabulous 95th minute winner - amid jeers, chants of ENIC out and more injuries for Spurs 32 shares Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham: Semenyo hits fabulous 95th minute winner EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: Zanetti is one of football's gentlemen. He was loyal to Inter for 19 years and 858 senior appearances, politely declining the chance to join United. share ZANETTI EXCLUSIVE: Why I told Sir Alex I could never join Man United Brendon McCullum has fostered a culture of laziness and swagger within this England team. Letting him stay on as Test supremo is a nonsense that makes the heart sink, writes IAN HERBERT Until the bitter end, we have been confronted with the cool indifference of Brendon McCullum, a man more absorbed with his own image than the catastrophe he has visited upon English cricket. share IAN HERBERT: Why Brendon McCullum must not be allowed to keep his job Martin Chivers dead at 80: Tottenham pay tribute as legendary former player passes away Tottenham legend Martin Chivers has died aged 80, the north London club confirmed in an emotional statement on Wednesday. 63 shares Martin Chivers dead at 80: Tottenham pay tribute to legendary player MATT BARLOW'S tribute to Martin Chivers: With his elegant header and a thunderbolt in Tottenham's glorious European triumph, 'Big Chiv' is immortalised in their storied history Two brilliant goals encapsulate Martin Chivers as a Tottenham legend. One, a towering, elegant header. The other, a blistering shot on the run arrowed into the top corner. share 'Big Chiv' is immortalised in Spurs history, writes MATT BARLOW 8 shares Everton 1-1 Wolves: Toffees furious after Keane and Grealish reds Multiple specials on offer with Sky Bet for Liam Rosenior's tenure at Chelsea - as the little-known manager replaces Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge Italian manager Enzo Maresca made headlines last week - with the 45-year-old announcing that he would be departing as Chelsea manager effective immediately. share Multiple specials on offer for Liam Rosenior's tenure as Chelsea boss Emotional Martin O'Neill opens up on why he didn't see 'special' Nottingham Forest team-mate John Robertson before he died Seventy-one days after his last unveiling at Celtic, Martin O'Neill is filled with many of the same emotions. share O'Neill opens up on why he didn't see John Robertson before he died Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa: Oliver Glasner stops Unai Emery AGAIN... so were Manchester United chiefs keeping tabs as pair are linked with Old Trafford hotseat? England manager Thomas Tuchel was keeping warm in the posh seats at Selhurst Park and he was not the only neutral with a keen eye on this fixture. 1 share Palace 0-0 Villa: Were United chiefs watching targets for next boss? Former England cricket star's son, 20, handed surprise Man City debut after being recalled amid crippling injury crisis The youngster, 20, was brought in to start by Pep Guardiola after injuries suffered by Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol. He was player of the year for the Under-21s last season. share Former England cricket star's son, 20, handed surprise Man City debut When the Manchester United players gathered at Old Trafford for last week's game against Wolves, they weren't ready for what Ruben Amorim was about to do next. 43 shares Revealed: Amorim's mumbling speech that signed his own death warrant Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a failure at Manchester United. It broke him. So taking him back would be a damning admission by club chiefs that they are out of strategy and ideas, writes IAN LADYMAN As United try for the umpteenth time to drag themselves forwards, handing another chance to a man who has failed once would only represent a meek acceptance of diminished status. 13 shares Taking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back would prove United are out of ideas LAWRENCE BOOTH IN SYDNEY: Cause for celebration, then, at the end of a long, humiliating tour, but also cause for regret. This ought to have been Bethell's 14th Test, not his sixth. share Why Jacob Bethell's majestic century should shame Stokes NATHAN SALT: For years Fletcher chipped away at coaching badges in the background, keeping his options open. Eventually the management itch just became something he had to scratch. 20 shares What Darren Fletcher will bring to Manchester United When West Ham hired Nuno, it looked a smart move from a club who have made all too few of them lately. Yet those who understand his way of working feared the worst. share The secret ingredient Nuno is missing at West Ham that's doomed him 1 share Behind the scenes at the Gtech: Unprecedented access to a PL game West Ham legend Harry Redknapp offers to manage club for FREE and warns they need 'miracle', with Nuno Espirito Santo under huge pressure West Ham legend Harry Redknapp has offered to manage his relegation-threatened old side for free. The Hammersare seven points adrift of safety in 18th. 15 shares West Ham legend Harry Redknapp offers to manage the club for FREE Scotland legend and former Premier League star declared bankrupt as staggering debts are revealed The 42-year-old signed for Everton in 2003 after winning the Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year in 2003, before later spells at English teams including Birmingham City, and Sunderland. 41 shares Scotland legend and former Premier League star declared bankrupt 11 shares Meet Man United's new main man Darren Fletcher

The Telegraph 08/01/2026 09:10:17 PM LiveEngland’s ignominious Ashes ends in defeat as late fight proves too little too late – reaction Cricket ‘Ludicrous’ Snicko controversy triggers England fury on final day of Ashes Cricket Manchester United fans turn on Sir Jim Ratcliffe on frustrating night in Burnley Football Newcastle deliver ultimate tribute to unwell Kevin Keegan in seven-goal thriller Football Manchester City look as fragile as last season in horror start to 2026 Football Gabby Logan forced to leave Match of the Day mid-show after family emergency Sport on TV Frank drinks from Arsenal cup before Spurs lose again Football FootballKevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer WatchGrealish sent off for mocking referee as nine-man Everton held by Wolves CyclingTwo-time grand tour winner Yates announces shock retirement WatchPlayer barely able to play tennis in professional tournament Rugby unionDowson: Pollock will enjoy being hate figure like Beckham Chelsea fans turn on Eghbali as Rosenior witnesses size of task ahead after Fulham defeat Fulham 2 Chelsea 1 Wasteful Villa dealt title blow after goalless draw at Palace  Crystal Palace 0 Aston Villa 0 WatchSunderland’s Le Fee takes worst penalty you may ever see Brentford 3 Sunderland 0 Former Spurs and England player Martin Chivers dies Tottenham Hotspur The truth about ‘voodoo’ in football Afcon TNT’s commentary blunder sums up shambolic series Comment McCullum must accept team culture ultimatum to remain head coach England Nerveless Bethell makes England wonder what might have been Fifth Test, day four His body broken, Stokes finally looks a beaten man Comment Crawley’s time in England team is surely over Analysis Swivel pass has become rugby’s latest red-hot trend Analysis Line-out throwing is getting worse and law change is to blame Comment The case for Freeman to be England’s No 13 Six Nations Losing Danny Wilson ruined start of our season, says Harlequins chief Prem Rugby ExclusiveEngland invite Greg Fisilau to pre-tournament meet-up – here is why Six Nations In 72 hours, ‘emotional volcano’ Amorim finally erupted and lost his job Analysis Jamie BensonThe Cambridge brainbox on the England fast track Interview Horse racing tips: Thursday January 8 – Chelmsford Cheltenham Festival Champion Hurdle odds 2026 Horse racing tips: Wednesday January 7 – Kempton

Daily Mirror 08/01/2026 09:10:03 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 Bruno Fernandes problem rears its head as Man Utd fall short at Burnley - 5 talking points Gary Neville makes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Man Utd return feelings clear with Liverpool point Gabby Logan forced to leave Match of the Day mid-show due to family emergency Ole Gunnar Solskjaer completely scraps management return plan after Man Utd twist Wild Antoine Semenyo to Liverpool claim live on Sky over Man City hijack – 'I've heard tonight' 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'

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