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Parma 0-2 Inter Milan – ‘Man Of The Match’ Hails Cristian Chivu Impression: “We Are Extra United Thanks To Him”

by Soccer-News January 8, 2026

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Inter Milan wingback Federico Dimarco praised Cristian Chivu after tonight’s 2-0 victory over Parma.

Chatting with DAZN by way of , the Italian star waxed lyrical in regards to the 45-year-old’s impression.

Targets on both facet of halftime noticed Inter Milan keep their flawless begin to the brand new calendar yr.

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Certainly, the Nerazzurri racked up their sixth consecutive win in Serie A following a 3-1 thrashing of Bologna on Sunday.

delivered a ‘Man of the Match’ efficiency, breaking the impasse on the stroke of halftime.

Second-half substitute Marcus Thuram sealed Parma’s destiny within the 98th minute, scoring in a second sport on the trot.

Because of this, gained on his return to Stadio Ennio Tardini, steering Inter 4 factors away from second-placed AC Milan.

Nevertheless, the Rossoneri will tackle Genoa at San Siro tomorrow night time.

Federico Dimarco Hails Cristian Chivu After Parma 0-2 Inter Milan Win

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

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Dimarco addressed the press after the sport, heaping reward on Chivu’s spectacular begin to life at Giuseppe Meazza.

Nevertheless, he additionally commented on Inter’s wastefulness in entrance of objective.

“Like in each match, we create an enormous variety of probabilities that, by means of unhealthy luck or complacency, we fail to transform,” he stated.

“Right now it was vital to win; now we flip our consideration to Sunday.

“There’s numerous discuss going round. This crew has achieved an important deal in recent times, even when it might have gained extra.

“After a closing just like the one final yr, the squad actually pulled collectively once more because of the coach’s work.

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“Now the true worth of the group is popping out. Everybody runs for one another and all of us have fun collectively.”

Lastly, he revealed that he hopes Inter might keep on this trajectory.

“Hopefully we are able to preserve it going.

“Breaking the file of 11? I don’t even know what I’m on proper now – let’s hope so.”

January 8, 2026 0 comments

Premier League

Manchester United followers activate Sir Jim Ratcliffe on dismal night time in Burnley

by Soccer-News January 7, 2026

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It is going to be two years subsequent month since Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over the day-to-day operating of Manchester United and, to evaluate by the message from the away finish at Turf Moor on Wednesday night time, the membership’s match-going help have misplaced religion in his means to kind out the mess.

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“Jim Can’t Repair This” learn a banner unfurled by United followers earlier than kick-off, a damning judgment on Ratcliffe’s chaotic regime, and a 3rd successive draw in opposition to a relegation threatened group hardly improved the temper in one other tumultuous week that started with the sacking of Ruben Amorim.

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Manchester United followers made their emotions identified within the stands at Turf Moor – Getty Photos/Carl Recine

The upsides had been two fantastically taken targets from £74 million summer time signing Benjamin Sesko, his first since early October, the return of captain Bruno Fernandes and a vigorous cameo from teenager Shea Lacey who crashed what ought to have been a shocking winner in opposition to the crossbar late on.

However this was one other two factors dropped within the battle for European qualification and never how Darren Fletcher envisaged his first sport as interim supervisor going.

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Lowly Burnley had mustered simply two factors from their final 33 relationship again to late October and, after going forward earlier than trailing, claimed a memorable equaliser by Jaidon Anthony.

It adopted attracts to Wolves and Leeds and with Manchester Metropolis after which Arsenal up subsequent it stays to be seen how pricey this trio of missed alternatives proves come the top of the season. Watching on from the administrators’ field had been director of soccer Jason Wilcox and chief govt Omar Berrada whose job it’s over the subsequent couple of days to resolve who they wish to lead the group ahead for the rest of the marketing campaign.

Full report back to observe

10:38pm

Man of the match Benjamin Sesko chatting with Sky Sports activities

10:36pm

Again 4 for Manchester United?

Darren Fletcher opted for a again 4 tonight, altering from Ruben Amorim’s customary again three. It relies on how lengthy Fletcher is in interim cost however will Manchester United proceed to function with a again 4 going ahead?

10:33pm

Sky Sports activities crew on Manchester United

10:32pm

Tim Sherwood on Sky Sports activities

10:28pm

Jamie Redknapp on Burnley

10:23pm

FT at St James’ Park

It’s all over within the north east and Newcastle have received it in essentially the most dramatic of circumstances. They had been shedding as they entered stoppage time however ended up on the profitable aspect.

10:20pm Key moments • Objectives

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GOAL! Barnes scores winner for Newcastle in 102nd minute

The drama isn’t over at St James’ Park as there was a seventh objective. Newcastle fell behind 3 times on this sport however are going to win it. Barnes swivels on it and shoots from the penalty spot. Perri can’t get sufficient of a hand on it and Newcastle win on the very demise.

10:18pm

This midweek spherical of Premier League fixtures

Tuesday:West Ham 1 Nottingham Forest 2

Tonight:Bournemouth 3 Tottenham 2 Brentford 3 Sunderland 0 Crystal Palace 0 Aston Villa 0 Everton 1 Wolves 1 Fulham 2 Chelsea 1Manchester Metropolis 1 Brighton 1 Burnley 2 Manchester United 2Newcastle 3 Leeds 3 (90+8’)

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Thursday:Arsenal vs Liverpool (8pm)

10:14pm

Gary Neville on Sky Sports activities

“Manchester United had been higher within the second half however they are going to be actually disillusioned with the second objective. They need to defend it higher. It’s one other two factors dropped in opposition to groups close to the underside of the league. They’ve dropped so many factors in the previous couple of weeks.”

10:10pm

Full time at Turf Moor

It’s all over and it finishes 2-2 so each side need to accept a degree. Burnley had led early on earlier than Sesko’s double had put Manchester United in entrance, solely to see Anthony rating a chic objective to earn Burnley a degree.

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It ends with one other Shea Lacey hit along with his left foot – very clear strike however not on track. That was an ideal cameo from the Liverpudlian. Dare one say it, much like Mason Greenwood who introduced himself with a cannonball taking pictures means. United have attacked properly and defended poorly.

10:09pm Key moments • Objectives

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GOAL! Newcastle stage for the third time

They had been 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2 down, however Newcastle are stage as soon as extra as Guimaraes makes no mistake from the spot. There are additionally 10 added minutes at St James’ Park.

10:06pm

PENALTY NEWCASTLE!

But extra drama at St James’ Park! Aaronson has scored twice for Leeds tonight however is now penalised for a handball. He raced out to attempt to cease a cross however the ball does hit his arm. Undecided how deliberate that handball truly was. It undoubtedly hits the arm however unsure how a lot Aaronson knew about it. VAR does have a look however the penalty stands.

Guimaraes to take…

10:05pm

90 minutes: Burnley 2 Manchester United 2

5 added minutes at Turf Moor.

10:04pm

85 minutes: Newcastle 2 Leeds 3

For the second time within the half, there’s a goal-mouth scramble contained in the Leeds penalty space however Newcastle don’t handle to search out the web. Eddie Howe’s aspect are operating out of time to search out an equaliser however there can be a good quantity of added time at St James’ Park.

10:00pm

84 minutes: Burnley 2 Manchester United 2

What a second that might have been for 18-year-old Lacey, who has actually been on the pitch a matter of seconds. He’s given the area to drive on the Burnley field and cuts onto his left foot. He curls one in the direction of the highest nook and hits the shot so crisply however the ball comes smashing again off the bar.

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Shea Lacey shapes one in opposition to the bar along with his left foot. Would have been one helluva of a riposte to full-time United academy detractor, Ruben Amorim.

09:57pm Key moments • Objectives • Video

GOAL! Aaronson places Leeds again in entrance

A fifth objective of the night time at St James’ Park and Leeds are forward for the third time tonight. Aaronson is on the double with a scientific end that comes off the within of the far publish.

09:56pm

81 minutes: Burnley 2 Manchester United 2

An opportunity for Sesko to get a hat-trick. Dorgu clips in a cross from the left and picks out Sesko within the centre of the field. The contact on the shot from Sesko isn’t the very best, which makes it a neater save for Dubravka.

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And one other Sesko shot on track … ought to have scored from Dorgu’s cross from the left. Sesko’s left foot simply not as certain because it ought to have been.

09:55pm

79 minutes: Burnley 2 Manchester United 2

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Sky Sports activities stats say Sesko’s six pictures on track tonight are essentially the most for any striker in a single sport within the Premier League this season.

09:51pm

76 minutes: Burnley 2 Manchester United 2

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Darren Fletcher should really feel Sesko has another objective in him – selected to take off Cunha moderately than the Slovenian. Sesko’s contact has simply let him down on the 2 probabilities created for him by Shaw and Cunha. Troublesome spins/takes on the flip to tug off however he did not nail both of them.

09:51pm

73 minutes: Newcastle 2 Leeds 2

That is regarding for Eddie Howe and Newcastle as Schar has gone down injured and the stretcher is being introduced out at St James’ Park. It doesn’t look good for Schar, who not solely goes off on a stretcher however already has a brace on his left leg.

09:48pm

74 minutes: Burnley 2 Manchester United 2

Double change from Manchester United as Zirkzee and Mainoo exchange Cunha and Casemiro. Was Mainoo the happiest man at Manchester United when Ruben Amorim was sacked?

09:46pm

67 minutes: Newcastle 2 Leeds 2

Newcastle ought to have taken the lead a couple of minutes in the past and now Leeds are inches away from hitting the entrance as soon as extra on this sport. A cross is shipped in from the left to the again publish. Pope comes charging out of his objective to attempt to punch it away however doesn’t get to it. Justin heads in the direction of an empty web however his header comes again off the bar.

09:43pm

64 minutes: Newcastle 2 Leeds 2

That was insanity contained in the Leeds penalty space from a Newcastle nook. Schar has a shot that comes again off the publish earlier than Woltemade is denied by Perri on his personal line. Newcastle can be questioning how on earth they didn’t take the lead there.

09:41pm Key moments • Objectives • Video

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GOAL! Anthony stunner brings Burnley stage

They haven’t appeared like scoring for a very long time on this sport and have been outplayed for the final half an hour however they’re stage. He receives it on the sting of the field from Edwards and cuts onto his left foot earlier than curling one into the highest nook. A chic end and it’s sport on.

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First shot on track from Burnley all night time and it’s one from Jaidon Anthony. Far an excessive amount of area. Possibly for this reason Ruben Amorim at all times used to play three centre-backs.

09:37pm

61 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 2

Double change from Manchester United as Fernandes and Heaven head off to get replaced by Mount and Yoro.

09:34pm Key moments • Objectives • Video

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GOAL! Sesko on the double to place Manchester United in entrance

Within the area of 10 minutes, Manchester United have gone from a objective all the way down to 2-1 up. It’s one other fine quality first-time end as Dorgu sends in a cross from the left, which Sesko aspect foots previous Dubravka. A very intelligent end from Sesko. These two quickfire targets from Manchester United had been coming since earlier than the break.

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Sesko within the groove now. A stunning steered end with the best foot from Dorgu’s blistering run and cross. Nice confidence end from the striker who actually motored to get into the world. Has not scored in three months earlier than tonight and now has two targets in ten minutes.

09:33pm Key moments • Objectives • Video

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GOAL! Joelinton brings Newcastle stage

Loads of targets at St James’ Park tonight and Newcastle, for the second time tonight, are stage as Joelinto heads into the far nook. 2-2 within the north east.

09:32pm

57 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 1

How have Manchester United not taken the lead? That is among the greatest sitters you will note this season. Fernandes clips a nook to the again publish, the place Heaven has a free header from just some yards out however by some means manages to go it onto his personal shoulder and it goes huge. Heaven won’t wish to see that once more.

09:31pm

55 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 1

The guests hit the publish. The ball is performed excessive down the best channel. Fernandes is the person to get on the top of it and opts to shoot in the direction of the close to publish moderately than throughout Dubravka. Fernandes strikes it properly nevertheless it comes off the skin of the publish. It’s all Manchester United they usually look way more more likely to get the subsequent objective.

09:25pm Key moments • Objectives • Video

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GOAL! Sesko equalises for Manchester United

The guests are stage early into the second half. That they had been banging on the door earlier than the break they usually now have an equaliser. Fernandes feeds a by ball into the field, the place Sesko will get on the top of it and hits it first time into the far nook. 1-1 and the momentum is with Manchester United.

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Ultimately from an United view – decisive run and end from Sesko. A stunning ball from Bruno Fernandes however both approach – that’s what United hoped they might get from their massive signing. Solely his third United objective up to now however essential within the context.

09:23pm

Resumption at St James’ Park

They’re again underneath approach within the north east, the place Leeds lead Newcastle 2-1. Eddie Howe has made a double change on the break as Livramento and Botman come on.

09:20pm

Second half

Again underneath approach at Turf Moor. Nonetheless ready for a resumption at St James’ Park.

09:13pm

This midweek spherical of Premier League fixtures

Tuesday:West Ham 1 Nottingham Forest 2

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Tonight:Bournemouth 2 Tottenham 2 (85’)Brentford 3 Sunderland 0 (85’)Crystal Palace 0 Aston Villa 0 (85’)Everton 1 Wolves 1 (85’)Fulham 1 Chelsea 1 (81’)Manchester Metropolis 1 Brighton 1 (84’)Burnley 1 Manchester United 0 HTNewcastle 1 Leeds 2 HT

Thursday:Arsenal vs Liverpool (8pm)

09:07pm

HT at St James’ Park

Newcastle had been determined for a penalty proper on the finish of the half and, because the whistle blew, the house followers thought they had been about to be given a penalty of their very own however as a substitute Joelinton is booked for a dive. Joelinton must be restrained by his teammates as he may get himself despatched off and he can haven’t any complaints because it was a transparent dive.

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The half-time whistle goes quickly after and Leeds lead on the break.

09:04pm Key moments • Objectives

GOAL! Calvert-Lewin restores Leeds’ benefit

The guests are again in entrance at St James’ Park courtesy of a Calvert-Lewin penalty. Newcastle had been sad with the choice to provide the penalty however the ball did strike Thiaw’s arm.

09:02pm

HT at Turf Moor

Burnley have managed by some means to get to the break forward because of that personal objective from Heaven.

09:02pm

45+1 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

One other goal-line clearance from Burnley as Dorgu lifts the ball over Dubravka however Esteve is readily available to clear. Burnley are determined for half-time and Manchester United can be questioning how they aren’t stage.

09:00pm

44 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

The probabilities are beginning to rack up for Manchester United as Casemiro chests the ball again into the trail of Ugarte, who hits it first time. The shot is hit sweetly however goes huge of the far publish.

08:58pm

43 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

A advantageous save from Dubravka to disclaim Sesko. Casemiro clips in a ball, which finds the pinnacle of Sesko, who rises brilliantly to satisfy it. He’s a great distance out when he makes contact however he will get nice energy on it and Dubravka is pressured into an ideal save diving to his left.

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That header from Sesko was far more promising from an United perspective. Higher probability and the header was a bit crazy however he appeared extra decisive within the second than he has beforehand this night.

08:57pm

42 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

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Shock horror, Hannibal has been booked. He dived earlier however he’s finished it once more and now gone into the referee’s e-book.

08:56pm

41 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

Likelihood for the guests as Dorgu performs the ball ahead into the trail of Sesko, who opens up his physique and tries to select the far nook however it’s a pretty easy save for Dubravka as Sesko didn’t begin the ball far sufficient out.

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Very gentle side-foot try from Sesko. It was solely a little bit of an opportunity however these are the alternatives that nice strikers have to show into targets – not less than sometimes. By no means appeared like he would.

08:55pm

39 minutes: Newcastle 1 Leeds 1

Newcastle had been 1-0 down not lengthy after and had been practically 2-1 up as a free-kick is shipped in from the left and goes the wall by, not getting a spark off anybody and coming again off the far publish.

08:52pm Key moments • Objectives

GOAL! Barnes brings Newcastle stage

Barnes has report in opposition to Leeds and he will get on the scoresheet in opposition to them as soon as extra to deliver Newcastle stage. Woltemade lays it off to Barnes, who makes no mistake from round 12 yards out, aspect footing into the web previous Perri.

08:49pm

34 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

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It’s been a really unconvincing first half an hour from Casemiro – ballooning pictures, flunking crosses, failing to trace runners and now having his pants pulled down by Marcus Edwards, as soon as a star in Ruben Amorim’s Sporting group.

08:47pm Key moments • Objectives

GOAL! Aaronson provides Leeds lead at Newcastle

A advantageous strike from the American to place the guests in entrance at St James Park. Calvert-Lewin dispossesses Thiaw contained in the Newcastle half and performs the ball ahead into the trail of Aaronson. The American takes it first time simply exterior the field and finds the underside left nook. That’s his third Premier League objective of the season.

08:46pm

31 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

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United should not taking part in badly – or not less than as badly as they’ve finished. The passing is coherent. Benjamin Sesko isn’t but as menacing a objective risk as United would hope for from a £70m striker however he definitely has the passion. Matheus Cunha’s header cleared from underneath the bar and the very gentle disallowed objective choice for Lisandro Martinez have gone in opposition to United.

08:44pm Key moments

27 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

Martinez has the ball at the back of the Burnley web however the whistle has gone for a foul. Martinez is the one who’s penalised for a push on Walker within the build-up from a nook and I feel you’d most likely describe that as “gentle”. VAR will most likely say there was not enough proof to overturn the on-field choice however the “foul” on Walker could be very, very gentle. Darren Fletcher appears bemused.

08:43pm

26 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

Manchester United are inches away from equalising. Casemiro’s header throughout the field finds Cunha, whose header appears destined for the web however Humphreys heads over the bar from just about his personal line. A goal-saving intervention from Humphreys.

08:42pm

26 minutes: Newcastle 0 Leeds 0

Up at St James’ Park, Miley ought to do significantly better with that chance. Tonali’s inswinging nook out on the left picks out an unmarked Miley has an ideal probability however flicks his header astray.

08:39pm

23 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

Likelihood for the guests. Fernandes performs in a cross from the best and picks out Sesko within the penalty space. Sesko will get first rate contact on the header however it’s straight at Dubravka.

08:32pm

16 minutes: Burnley 1 Manchester United 0

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As Gary Neville factors out on Sky Sports activities, Casemiro allowed Bashir Humphreys to run off him. Ayden Heaven was very unfortunate with the spark off his left foot. However when you let the opposition into the penalty space these items can occur.

08:28pm Key moments • Objectives • Video

GOAL! Burnley take lead by assist of big deflection

The hosts are forward and the begin to Darren Fletcher’s interim tenure doesn’t start properly. Humphreys is performed into the left channel and clips in a cross from the left aspect of the field. It takes a big deflection off Heaven, looping over Lammens’ head and all the way in which into the far nook. It’s going to go down as an Heaven personal objective. The cameras pan to Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox; a penny for his or her ideas.

08:22pm

5 minutes: Burnley 0 Manchester United 0

Fernandes and the referee Stuart Attwell have exchanged some phrases. Fernandes was fouled and play went on with benefit performed to Manchester United. Fernandes was not comfortable {that a} free-kick was not given and each primarily inform one another to go away, waving their arms at one another. A bit stunning that Fernandes was not booked for dissent though he’s captain.

08:17pm

2 minutes: Burnley 0 Manchester United 0

Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are each in attendance tonight.

Manchester United Technical Director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada watch on in the stands

Manchester United Technical Director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada watch on within the stands – Martin Rickett/PA

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United followers have been parading a “Jim Can’t Repair This” banner within the away finish. Honest to share the membership’s match going help have been unimpressed with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s operating of the membership – and have little religion the co-owner will kind out the problems going ahead.

A banner from the Manchester United fans saying

“Jim Can’t Repair It” – Carl Recine/Getty Photos

08:15pm

Off we go!

The video games at Turf Moor and St James’ Park are underneath approach.

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A strong message of help to from the Newcastle United followers earlier than kick off following information of the membership icon’s most cancers analysis as his identify is sung loudly within the Gallowgate Finish.

08:11pm

Practically prepared for motion

We’re nearing kick-off within the two 8.15pm video games at Turf Moor and St James’ Park.

08:07pm

Pre-match ideas of Darren Fletcher

08:02pm

Gary Neville on Kobbie Mainoo

07:59pm

Staff information from St James Park

Newcastle United: Pope, Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Corridor, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon.Substitutes: Trippier, Ramsdale, Botman, Wissa, Livramento, Jacob Murphy, Willock, Alex Murphy, Ramsey.

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Leeds United: Lucas Perri, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Justin, Gruev, Ampadu, Stach, Gudmundsson, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin.Substitutes: Darlow, Piroe, Nmecha, Okafor, Harrison, Tanaka, Bornauw, Byram, Gnonto.

07:54pm

Groups from Turf Moor

Burnley: Dubravka, Laurent, Esteve, Humphreys, Lucas Pires, Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Mejbri, Edwards, Broja.Substitutes: Weiss, Hartman, Bruun Larsen, Foster, Anthony, Tchaouna, Ekdal, Sonne, Barnes.

Manchester United: Lammens, Dalot, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu, Fernandes, Cunha, Sesko.Substitutes: Bayindir, Maguire, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Yoro, Mainoo, Jack Fletcher, Lacey.

07:51pm

Gary Neville on Sky Sports activities

07:49pm

Darren Fletcher chatting with Sky Sports activities

“We’re able to go. I’m excited. It is crucial Bruno [Fernandes] is again. This sport was focused for just a few of the gamers getting back from harm. We’ve got set them up in a approach that we really feel can win the match. It fits their personalities and types. It’s as much as them to execute it.”

07:46pm

Manchester United’s final 5 outcomes (all Premier League)

Leeds 1 Manchester United 1Manchester United 1 Wolves 1Manchester United 1 Newcastle 0Aston Villa 2 Manchester United 1Manchester United 4 Bournemouth 4

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Burnley’s final 5 outcomes (all Premier League)

Brighton 2 Burnley 0Burnley 1 Newcastle 3Burnley 0 Everton 0Bournemouth 1 Burnley 1Burnley 2 Fulham 3

07:40pm

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07:38pm

Busy night time of motion

There are such a lot of video games to get your enamel caught into tonight. At Craven Cottage, as Liam Rosenior watches on as he takes over at Chelsea. There are additionally loads of different .

07:35pm

Ranked: Man Utd managers since Sir Alex Ferguson – and Ruben Amorim isn’t the worst8. Ruben Amorim

November 2024 to January 2026. 63 matches. Win share: 38.1

The Portuguese had in abundance the one factor required of the job: charisma. He exuded the stuff. Stuffed with appeal in press conferences, snappily dressed on the touchline, he appeared a person able to re-aligning United. And he appeared ready to make robust selections: former heroes had been discarded with alacrity. . By no means thoughts his dogmatic insistence on formation, the top product of his philosophy was uninteresting, mechanical, turgid. Because the array of former gamers lining up continually to berate him would invariably recommend, it didn’t match the United DNA. And whereas Ferguson would, within the pursuit of victory, substitute on as many forwards as he had on the bench, Amorim would swap his centre backs. Much less chucking the kitchen sink on the downside, extra re-arranging the cutlery. Initially having fun with essentially the most vociferous backing from the match-going followers, the regulars grew weary of the dearth of journey. And finally he talked himself out of the job.

07:31pm

Jason Burt: Ruben Amorim’s sacking sharpens the concentrate on Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada

On the 2024 Group Protect, the standard season curtain-raiser, there’s a {photograph} of 4 males sitting within the Royal Field at Wembley: Sir Dave Brailsford, Omar Berrada, Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox.

All 4 are carrying Manchester United membership blazers for the sport in opposition to Manchester Metropolis: FA Cup winners going through the Premier League champions with Metropolis triumphing after a penalty shoot-out.

This was, apparently, the “brains belief” that was to kind United out and, after a summer time evaluate, had determined to maintain religion with supervisor Erik ten Hag who was even awarded a brand new contract. That .

Besides it’s not simply Ten Hag who has since gone – and after simply 14 months – however solely two of these decision-makers stay: Berrada, the chief govt and Wilcox, the director of soccer.

07:28pm

Might Ole Gunnar Solskjær return to Manchester United?

07:25pm

Fast change

Darren Fletcher is just the interim boss however in his first sport he has made a giant change to the aspect, going from a again 5 to a again 4. Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw will play as conventional full-backs, with Lisando Martinez and Ayden Heaven taking part in at centre-back.

07:20pm

Solskjaer, Carrick and Van Nistelrooy contenders for Man Utd caretaker function

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a critical contender for the caretaker head coach function at after holding casual talks with the membership on Tuesday in what could be an emotional return to Outdated Trafford.

Michael Carrick can be among the many candidates being thought of for an interim place till the top of the season within the wake of on Monday. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s identify can be thought to have been mentioned.

Talks are at a preliminary stage as United’s hierarchy sound out candidates and the method is predicted to speed up after Wednesday’s sport in opposition to Burnley at Turf Moor.

Solskjaer and Carrick are identified to be eager on the prospect of returning to the membership.

07:16pm

Gary Neville on Ruben Amorim

07:11pm

Darren Fletcher’s first name was to Sir Alex Ferguson ‘for his blessing’

When Darren Fletcher was requested to take momentary cost of on Monday morning, there was just one particular person he considered calling first.

Not his spouse Hayley, not his speedy household, not his 18-year-old twin boys Jack and Tyler, who face an anxious wait to find if “dad” will embrace them within the squad for Wednesday’s sport at Burnley.

No sooner had United’s director of soccer Jason Wilcox requested him to guide the group at Turf Moor and fill the speedy void left by , Fletcher was on the blower to Sir Alex Ferguson.

“I don’t prefer to make any main choices or issues with out chatting with Sir Alex,” mentioned Fletcher, who received 5 Premier League titles and the Champions League underneath Ferguson at Outdated Trafford.

07:08pm

Newcastle group

07:07pm

Leeds group

07:03pm Key moments

Manchester United group

07:02pm

Burnley group

06:57pm

Fernandes and Mount set to return

Staff information is about to drop…

Bruno Fernandes arriving at Turf Moor

Manchester United set to get their captain again – Martin Rickett/PA

Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot arrive at Turf Moor

Mason Mount set to be again within the Manchester United matchday squad tonight – Michael Regan/Getty Photos

06:55pm

This midweek spherical of Premier League fixtures

Tuesday:West Ham 1 Nottingham Forest 2

Tonight:Bournemouth vs Tottenham (7.30pm)Brentford vs Sunderland (7.30pm)Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa (7.30pm)Everton vs Wolves (7.30pm)Fulham vs Chelsea (7.30pm)Manchester Metropolis vs Brighton (7.30pm)Burnley vs Manchester United (8.15pm)Newcastle vs Leeds (8.15pm)

Thursday:Arsenal vs Liverpool (8pm)

06:54pm Key moments

Massive modifications at Manchester United

After a chaotic few days at Outdated Trafford, Manchester United journey to Burnley with out a everlasting supervisor. Following their 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday, Ruben Amorim was dismissed after simply over a 12 months within the job. Former participant Darren Fletcher has been positioned in interim cost. Fletcher steps up from his place as U18s coach at Manchester United and has spoken of his honour of being given this chance.

“It has been surreal,” Fletcher mentioned. “It’s a tremendous honour to guide a Manchester United group. It was not in my wildest goals that it was one thing that might doubtlessly occur. To steer out the group is a tremendous honour and one thing I’m proud to do. It isn’t within the circumstances I anticipated it to occur so that doesn’t sit straightforward with me. I’ve acquired a job to do which is to guide the group tomorrow [tonight]. I’ve nice honour and satisfaction in doing that.”

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Manchester United, who may welcome again Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes from harm tonight, start the night time in sixth, with the possibility to go stage on factors with fourth-place Liverpool with a win.

Following a 2-0 loss at Brighton final weekend, Burnley sit down in nineteenth, 9 factors from security. They’ve received simply three video games all season, with their final victory coming again in late October at Wolves. Scott Parker has mentioned he can perceive the frustration amongst the fanbase.

“I perceive the frustration of the supporters at this second in time and I get that the finger can be firmly pointed at me,” Parker mentioned. “I feel all I can say persistently, whereas I sit on this chair, is [my approach will be] considered one of simply the utmost dedication and the utmost concentrate on us to attempt to achieve success.”

There was loads of drama when these sides met within the reverse fixture at Outdated Trafford again on the finish of August. The sport was stage at 2-2 heading into further time earlier than Manchester United had been awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time, which Fernandes transformed to provide Manchester United all three factors. Manchester United have misplaced simply two of their 19 Premier League conferences with Burnley and are unbeaten within the final eight.

There’s one different 8.15pm kick-off tonight as Newcastle host Leeds at St James’ Park and we are going to maintain you recent with occasions from the north east.

Staff information to observe shortly.

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Report: Newcastle United set to battle Spurs within the race to signal Premier League ahead

by Soccer-News January 7, 2026

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Newcastle United weigh persistence over panic in January window

Newcastle United’s January switch window has begun quietly, however that calm is deliberate slightly than unintended. As reported by , the Magpies are working in what Eddie Howe has described internally as an “opportunistic” market, one formed by squad restoration, monetary regulation and long run planning slightly than brief time period noise.

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The presence of head of recruitment Steve Nickson at Wolves’ 3-0 win over West Ham underlined that Newcastle are monitoring choices intently. Jorgen Strand Larsen stays a well-known identify on the shortlist, a striker Newcastle admired sufficient to bid £55m for final summer time. Tottenham Hotspur now characterize clear competitors ought to Wolves entertain presents, including one other layer of complexity to any January transfer.

Regardless of that curiosity, Newcastle’s strategy displays restraint. Cash is offered, however provided that Howe believes a signing genuinely strengthens the group.

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Eddie Howe balancing restoration and recruitment

December’s harm checklist briefly pushed Newcastle in the direction of the market, notably for defensive cowl. That urgency has eased with the returns of Kieran Trippier, Tino Livramento and Sven Botman, whereas Lewis Miley’s adaptability at proper again has provided surprising reassurance.

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Howe acknowledged the broader issues shaping Newcastle’s pondering, saying, “Our harm state of affairs will dictate what occurs out there. I do know the work is occurring behind the scenes to arrange us for that. If we have to transfer, we will transfer, but when not, we will hold our powder dry for the summer time as a result of with the PSR world, the whole lot we do now will affect us down the road.”

That quote captures Newcastle’s dilemma. Strengthen now, or defend future flexibility.

Strand Larsen stays underneath shut watch

Newcastle’s admiration for Strand Larsen has not waned. His profile fits Howe’s need for competitors throughout each place, notably in assault the place absences earlier within the season uncovered an absence of senior depth.

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Howe has beforehand pressured that he needs “no less than two stars difficult for each place”, and that philosophy continues to information recruitment discussions. But Wolves’ personal squad stability, mixed with Tottenham’s curiosity, means any deal would require decisiveness and important outlay.

For now, Newcastle seem content material to look at slightly than drive the difficulty.

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Contracts, loans and inner selections form January

January enterprise will not be restricted to incomings. Joe White’s recall from Leyton Orient displays a ruthless inner evaluation, with Newcastle cancelling a mortgage that delivered restricted minutes. White is predicted to maneuver once more, however this episode highlights a sharper edge in squad administration.

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Fabian Schar’s contract state of affairs additionally looms giant. At 34, he stays central to Howe’s plans. The Newcastle head coach confirmed that an extension “is a chance”, including, “I feel he’s been excellent. What a signing for the soccer membership and nice to see him nonetheless going and enjoying so effectively.”

Such selections could in the end outline Newcastle’s window greater than any marquee signing.

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From a Newcastle supporter’s perspective, this report feels reassuring slightly than irritating. There’s an understanding now that sensible restraint is a part of competing sustainably on the prime finish of the Premier League. Followers have lived by reactive home windows earlier than, and few need a repeat of brief time period fixes that compromise long run progress.

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The continued curiosity in Jorgen Strand Larsen is smart. He suits the system, is aware of the league, and would elevate the extent in assault. However supporters additionally recognise that January premiums and Spurs competitors make this a deal that needs to be proper, not rushed.

Eddie Howe’s feedback round PSR will resonate strongly. Newcastle followers are acutely conscious that each choice at the moment shapes what the membership can do in the summertime, notably if European qualification comes into play. Holding “our powder dry for the summer time” appears like maturity slightly than timidity.

There’s additionally quiet satisfaction in seeing decisive motion taken internally, whether or not that’s recalling Joe White or pushing to retain Fabian Schar. These strikes present management, readability and perception within the core of the squad.

If January ends and not using a headline signing, many supporters will settle for it, supplied the membership emerges stronger, more healthy and higher positioned for what comes subsequent.

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Man United “DNA” can’t substitute Ruben Amorim and switch round Previous Trafford malaise

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As soon as once more, have sacked their supervisor and there is extra speak about DNA than you’d discover at your common forensics conference.

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As is the case for specialists in such a discipline, the chief suspects might be readily recognized once we get into the weeds of tradition, grandeur and ‘The United Approach’.

“There’s a excellent video on-line, [United and England great] Bobby Charlton talks about what Manchester United is as a soccer membership — adventurous, thrilling soccer, taking part in younger gamers, entertaining the gang. Manchester United should take dangers and be brave in taking part in attacking soccer,” Gary Neville informed Sky Sports activities Information.

“Manchester United have gotten to nominate a supervisor that matches the DNA of their membership. Ajax won’t ever change for anyone, won’t ever change for anyone. I do not consider Manchester United ought to change for anyone.

“You possibly can’t say should not good coaches, however they’ve all are available in with completely different concepts, completely different types of play, completely different philosophies and none of them actually match the Manchester United means. The membership need to discover a supervisor now who’s bought expertise, who’s keen to play quick, entertaining, attacking, aggressive soccer.”

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It felt telling that, with after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at , he namechecked former United captain and present podcast magnate Neville, whose work at Sky Sports activities since retirement in 2011 has put him on the forefront of the punditocracy.

English soccer’s TV talking-head class is dominated gamers from United’s glory days beneath Sir Alex Ferguson. One of the viral clips since Amorim’s demise got here from two of these, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, tipping one other — Roy Keane — for the United job. Keane has not labored as a supervisor since he was sacked by 15 years in the past.

After the failure of Amorim’s 3-4-3 dogma, the urge to fall again on one thing comforting and acquainted feels robust. If the just lately departed United head coach (not supervisor) was proper to establish Neville et al as Previous Trafford tastemakers, then the trail to extra unhealthy selections is large. Simply think about Darren Fletcher wins handsomely at after which towards Brighton & Hove Albion within the FA Cup. Even when he would not, take into account Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or Michael Carrick overseeing an upturn as interim supervisor from now till the top of the season. All the things will really feel heat, acquainted and enjoyable. Individuals like good issues. Why cannot now we have good issues?

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Man United “DNA” can’t substitute Ruben Amorim

Neville would bristle at this comparability given he is ceaselessly spoken out in favour of progressive political causes, however “Manchester United DNA” is a phrase in keeping with our turbulent instances. It is “Make America Nice Once more”; the sunlit upland of “Brexit Means Brexit” and “taking again management”. Within the kind it is introduced, utilizing simplistic and emotive phrases (who would not like quick, entertaining, attacking, aggressive soccer?), Manchester United DNA is a fugazi: a made-up story that has by no means existed in such a simplified means.

This isn’t to say Manchester United don’t have proud traditions and customary threads that run via their historical past. All soccer golf equipment do. It is one of many nice joys of fandom and the group it creates. For higher or worse, Amorim is now a part of the identical tapestry as Bryan Robson and William Prunier; all very completely different tales to inform, all cherished and retold with the grins of triumph or gallows humour.

The profitable golf equipment even have essentially the most towering figures to reference. United’s are Sir Matt Busby and Ferguson, two of the three Previous Trafford bosses to have gained an English league title. United’s joint-record 20 championship-winning campaigns had been all led by both Busby (5), Ferguson (13) or Ernest Mangnall (two). Underneath Busby and Ferguson, United had been an attacking, dominant group. Essentially the most financially highly effective golf equipment in any period typically have the best alternative to be precisely that.

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Essentially the most tangible and romantic hyperlink between the Busby and Ferguson dynasties is the prominence of youth, from the Busby Babes to Fergie’s Fledglings. The membership was seldom shy when it got here to furnishing these homegrown abilities with marquee transfers, from Denis Regulation to Wayne Rooney.

The issue with the “Manchester United DNA” speak as a throwback to Ferguson is it underplays his distinctive brilliance. Nobody has a extra stable case of being thought of the best supervisor of all time. Ferguson was a grasp motivator who moved with the instances in a means none of his contemporaries did. The hairdryer was dormant within the dresser by the point was on the scene. He pioneered squad rotation and tailor-made United’s strategy in Europe, making them a much more refined proposition to different British golf equipment who had been attempting to crash, bang, wallop their option to glory regardless of the very fact the continental recreation had moved away from them throughout the ban on English golf equipment following the Heysel catastrophe.

Sir Alex Ferguson

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To counsel, albeit inadvertently, that Ferguson was nice just because he performed aggressive, attacking soccer with wingers and younger gamers, is an affront to his genius. Then there’s the issue of inserting United in a bracket with Ajax and Barcelona when it comes to a footballing id and means of taking part in.

Ajax and Barcelona types are nothing like Man United

Each Ajax and Barca’s taking part in fashions are derived from the Dutch college of Rinus Michels, who managed each golf equipment and the Netherlands nationwide aspect, together with his nice pupil Johan Cruyff on the forefront for all of these groups. Cruyff developed these concepts when he returned to Barcelona within the late Nineteen Eighties, the place Pep Guardiola was his midfield lynchpin.

Guardiola is, after all, the present excessive priest of the type and any point out of him on this article is more likely to make United followers bristle. The argument is just not that Cruyff and Guardiola’s doctrine of positional play is larger than Ferguson’s ideas; it is that it is inherently extra teachable.

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The fashionable recreation is not in need of individuals in thrall to Guardiolisme who’ve talked their means into prime jobs and been discovered wanting. However there are additionally the likes of Luis Enrique, Mikel Arteta, Vincent Kompany, Enzo Maresca and (to a lesser extent) Xabi Alonso, who’re disciples of the type and have thrived on the prime of the trendy recreation. Guardiola insists profitable head coaches can’t work on the premise of “copy-paste” and all the coaches above have introduced their very own expertise and tweaks to the template. Guardiola’s personal work has advanced considerably since his era-defining stint in control of Barcelona between 2008 and 2012.

However the existence of bullet-pointed ideas of place play, the coaching pitch famously divided into 20 zones, means it is extra simply sustained at locations like Barcelona and Ajax and transported elsewhere. Set alongside Cruyff and Guardiola’s teaching bushes, who’re essentially the most profitable Ferguson alumni? Mark Hughes? Steve Bruce?

No assortment of pleasing soccer adjectives can change the truth that Ferguson was a one-off. In time, possibly when ex-United gamers aren’t so dominant within the chatterati and , this will change into a power. As a result of golf equipment who pleasure themselves on having a transparent id or have one foisted upon them by a dominant determine normally need to cope with undesirable fallout additional down the road.

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Ajax and Barcelona having their Cruyffian beliefs doesn’t make them proof against disaster. Quite the opposite, these fiercely guarded ideas are a key ingredient within the interminable politicking behind the scenes at each golf equipment. Cruyff may need led Barcelona to the nirvana of their Guardiola days, however this pondering additionally resulted in Louis van Gaal’s dreadful second spell in cost and Ronald Koeman flailing round in a job he all the time desired however was past his capabilities.

had been the antithesis of every part Arsene Wenger stood for earlier than he turned English soccer on its head within the late Nineties. had been jazzy freewheelers within the Nineteen Seventies and Nineties earlier than Jose Mourinho arrived as a hard-bitten winner, inflicting a shift within the collective mentality across the west London membership that is still and has been baked in by their more moderen state of flux.

When he was appointed at in 2015, Jurgen Klopp astutely noticed that you just can’t carry historical past round in your backpack. Liverpool had been 25 years and not using a title at that time, and it took Klopp 5 years to finish the wait, constructing one of many most interesting groups the Premier League has ever seen to thrillingly go toe-to-toe with Guardiola’s . United can be 13 years faraway from Ferguson’s thirteenth and final title on the finish of this season and all of the proof suggests a for much longer wait is on the playing cards.

One in all Klopp’s many achievements at Anfield was to cease historical past from weighing down Liverpool and — solely as soon as he had constructed a group worthy of tugging at such emotionally wealthy threads — utilizing it to propel them, creating new tales of “well-known Anfield nights” and suchlike. After the success began, followers may cite Klopp’s sympathies for socialist ideas and solid him as an inheritor to Invoice Shankly. What actually made him a worthy successor to Shankley, Bob Paisley and the remaining was his being an excellent soccer supervisor, in tune together with his squad and the broader context of his membership.

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United want a type of. Loads of elite coaches will take a look at Senne Lammens. Leny Yoro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo and see the nucleus of a squad that may play progressive, thrilling, successful soccer. You do not want Manchester United DNA to see that, nor do you must bury the subsequent tried reset in such loud, ineffective speak.

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Euro giants’ Sporting Director immediately addresses ‘alternative’ to signal £30.5m United star

by Soccer-News January 7, 2026

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AS Roma’s Sporting Director has conceded {that a} deal for Joshua Zirkzee has develop into much less possible following Ruben Amorim’s exit.

Within the weeks main as much as the January window, the to be able to supply him an escape route from his Manchester United struggles.

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The ahead had been utilised sparingly by Amorim previous to his dismissal, notably within the very early phases of the season.

Zirkzee desires to see if he’ll profit from Amorim sacking

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Zirkzee was made to attend till November 24 to make his first begin of 2025/2026 in an eventual defeat to Everton at residence. Within the 11 matches earlier than the loss, he was an unused substitute on seven events, making it no shock that he was contemplating a future away from Previous Trafford.

Absences within the squad, whether or not it’s because of accidents or AFCON, have paved the way in which for the Dutchman to function extra prominently in current weeks; he now has three begins to his title and 5 substitute appearances within the prime flight for the reason that Toffees conflict.

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Like fellow out-of-favour teammate Kobbie Mainoo, underneath Darren Fletcher and the eventual supervisor/caretaker supervisor.

Roma cool pursuit of Zirkzee amid managerial change

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Roma are conscious that the 24-year-old is poised to have a change of coronary heart, therefore placing their curiosity on ice for now.

“He’s a Manchester United centre-forward preferred by many golf equipment, not simply us,” Roma chief Ricky Massara instructed Sky Sports activities Italy, as relayed by .

“Naturally, the state of affairs is totally different after this variation of administration. There are not any contacts in progress, however I wouldn’t concentrate on particular person names.

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“We all know this window is a chance to bolster the squad in an space the place we’ve got struggled to transform possibilities into targets, so we’ll attempt to use it.”

ESPN’s report provides that United worth Zirkzee at £30.5 million.

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Burnley v Manchester United : Match Preview, Newest Group Information and Watch

by Soccer-News January 7, 2026

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Put up Amorim second frames Burnley go to

There’s a explicit stillness that follows managerial upheaval, a pause the place a soccer membership appears to take heed to itself. Manchester United arrive at Turf Moor, inhabiting that house, their first match because the dismissal of Ruben Amorim unfolding much less as a contemporary begin and extra as an examination of what stays beneath the noise.

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Amorim’s exit got here solely hours after an explosive publish match press convention following a 1-1 draw away at Leeds, an episode that felt like a launch moderately than a shock. Within the interim, Darren Fletcher has been handed the reins, a well-known face charged with steadying a facet nonetheless properly positioned within the Premier League image. Victory right here would transfer United degree on factors with Liverpool and preserve the highest 4 firmly inside attain.

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For Burnley, the context is extra pressing. Winless because the finish of October and 7 factors from security, this fixture carries the quiet desperation of a season drifting in the direction of its sharp finish. The temper is much less about transition and extra about survival.

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Turf Moor below midweek lights

Burnley vs Manchester United takes place at Turf Moor with kick off scheduled for 8.15pm GMT on Wednesday January 7, 2026. Within the UK, the match can be proven stay on Sky Sports activities, with protection starting at 6pm on Sky Sports activities Premier League. Dwell streaming may even be out there by way of the Sky Go app for subscribers.

The setting issues. Turf Moor has lengthy been a spot the place visiting sides are compelled into uncomfortable conversations with themselves, notably when the house group sense vulnerability.

Choice challenges for either side

Burnley may welcome again Hannibal Mejbri and Lyle Foster, each coming back from Africa Cup of Nations responsibility after Tunisia and South Africa exited on the spherical of 16 stage. Their availability would provide Scott Parker a uncommon increase in a squad stretched skinny by harm and absence.

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Maxime Esteve stays a doubt after lacking the defeat to Brighton, whereas Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts, Axel Tuanzebe, Joe Worrall, Zian Flemming and Jordan Beyer are all dominated out. It leaves Burnley patched collectively, reliant on construction and energy moderately than depth.

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United’s group information displays an analogous theme of compromise. Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount can be found once more, but Darren Fletcher confirmed that Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo stay sidelined. Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui proceed their AFCON commitments, lowering choices throughout the pitch.

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This isn’t a squad reset a lot as a holding sample, with acquainted gamers requested to rediscover readability amid uncertainty.

Fragile confidence meets alternative

Predicting this fixture feels much less about type traces and extra about psychology. There’s a believable case that Burnley would possibly capitalise on United’s sudden change, feeding off the disruption to discover a badly wanted outcome. Equally persuasive is the argument that United are assembly Burnley at exactly the suitable second, with Parker’s facet in need of perception and rhythm.

The thought of a brand new supervisor bounce is usually overstated, but there’s often a sharpening of focus when gamers sense accountability has returned. United ought to have sufficient management to handle the sport, even when fluency stays elusive.

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Manchester United to win, 2-0.

Face to face historical past

United received the reverse fixture earlier this season with a 97th minute penalty from Fernandes, extending their unbeaten run in opposition to Burnley to eight matches throughout all competitions. Burnley’s final dwelling win over United got here in August 2009, when Robbie Blake scored the decisive purpose.

Burnley wins: 45

Manchester United wins: 68

Attracts: 25

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West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Reside Streaming, How & The place to Watch on TV

by Soccer-News January 7, 2026

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The Premier League may have a number of matches this week, and the one match in the present day is West Ham United internet hosting Nottingham Forest at London Stadium.

The match will probably be between seventeenth and 18th within the Premier League desk. Each groups have misplaced their earlier Premier League match forward of this matchup.

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Nottingham Forest is seventeenth with 18 factors with a file of 5 wins, three attracts, and 12 losses after 20 Premier League matches.

Of their earlier match, Nottingham Forest misplaced 3-1 to Aston Villa at Villa Park. Morgan Gibbs-White scored for Forest, however Ollie Watkins and a brace from John McGinn gave Aston Villa the win.

West Ham United is 18th within the Premier League with 14 factors and has a file of three wins, 5 attracts, and 12 losses.

Of their earlier match, West Ham misplaced 3-0 to Wolves at Molineux Stadium. Wolves received their first league match of the season over West Ham with objectives from Jhon Arias, Hee-Chan Hwang, and Mateus Mane.

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The final time West Ham and Nottingham Forest performed one another within the Premier League was on August 31, 2025, at The Metropolis Floor earlier this season. West Ham United received 3-0 with objectives from Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta, and Callum Wilson.

Callum Wilson of West Ham United celebrates scoring his group’s third aim with teammates in the course of the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and West Ham United at Metropolis Floor on August 31, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Picture by Dan Istitene/Getty Photographs)

The place to Watch West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest will kick off at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT in america. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. native time in London, England, at London Stadium.

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The match will probably be obtainable to look at on choose TV channels and streaming companies in america and the UK.

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Official Lineups for West Ham United and Nottingham Forest

West Ham United

Goalkeeper: Alphonse Areola

Defenders: Ollie Scarles, Jean-Clair Todibo, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Kyle Walker-Peters

Midfielders: Tomas Soucek, Mateus Fernandes, Lucas Paqueta

Forwards: Crysencio Summerville, Valentin Taty Castellanos, Jarrod Bowen

Nottingham Forest

Defenders: Neco Williams, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Ola Aina

Midfielders: Nicolas Dominguez, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White

Forwards: Dilane Bakwa, Igor Jesus, Omari Hutchinson

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Eddie Howe Shuts Down Man United Discuss With One Key Assertion

by Soccer-News January 7, 2026

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With Manchester United in quest of a brand new supervisor for the subsequent few months, many names have been linked to the place, and plenty of followers have reacted to the choices who may probably fill the void that Ruben Amorim left.

Names like Enzo Maresca and Xavi Hernandez are closely linked to the Manchester United job, however one other identify that’s linked to the place is Eddie Howe.

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The English supervisor is at the moment the supervisor of Newcastle United and has been linked to the Manchester United job up to now.

Manchester United are reportedly planning to herald a everlasting supervisor in the summertime and rent an interim supervisor for the remainder of the season.

Eddie Howe has been with Newcastle United since November 2021, and whereas there may be rising stress in the meanwhile, the English supervisor seems to be closing the door on accepting the function of Manchester United supervisor.

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Head Coach of Newcastle United, Eddie Howe reacts through the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Outdated Trafford on December 26, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Photographs)

In a press convention forward of Newcastle United’s Premier League match in opposition to Leeds United tomorrow, Eddie Howe was requested concerning the hyperlinks to Manchester United.

Eddie Howe on Manchester United Hyperlinks

Eddie Howe assured that he’s very completely happy at Manchester United and plans to remain on the membership for the long-term.

When requested if something may tempt him away from Manchester United, Howe mentioned, “No, not at this present time. As I mentioned, I believe that a very powerful factor for me is happiness within the function, happiness within the job.”

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Howe continued and mentioned, “For the time being, I am very completely happy [at Newcastle United].”

Eddie Howe began his managerial profession in 2008 with Bournemouth. He coached Burnley and returned to Bournemouth, the place he stayed for eight years, and joined Newcastle United in late 2021.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in talks over shock return as Man United supervisor

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may make a shock return to Outdated Trafford after held talks with the Norwegian about changing into

Having sacked after on Monday morning – together with his following a 1-1 draw with Leeds over the weekend proving the ultimate straw for the membership’s hierarchy – United appointed under-18s coach as interim boss initially.

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of Wednesday’s match at Burnley and is anticipated to stay on the helm for Sunday’s FA Cup tie with Brighton however United are leaning in the direction of a , that means there’s an interim function to be stuffed for the remainder of the season.

The membership have spoken to former supervisor Solskjaer – who was beforehand in cost at Outdated Trafford from December 2018 to November 2021 and since being sacked by Besiktas final August – about taking on till the tip of the present marketing campaign and he’s seen as having a robust probability of being appointed as interim boss attributable to his lengthy historical past with the membership.

The 52-year-old is all the time prepared to assist United out, given his long-time reference to the Purple Devils, having first joined as a participant in 1996 and spending greater than a decade at Outdated Trafford in the course of the top of the Sir Alex Ferguson period.

He took over as caretaker supervisor in December 2018 following the abrupt sacking of Jose Mourinho and earned the job completely in March 2019, main the aspect to second within the and the Europa League ultimate within the 2020-21 marketing campaign. United haven’t completed that top within the league since Solskjaer’s departure the next November when outcomes dipped.

Darren Fletcher (left) joined United’s first-team teaching set-up underneath Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (proper) (PA Archive)

Solskjaer has been out of work since being sacked by Besiktas in August for failing to qualify for the Champions League (Getty Images)

Solskjaer has been out of labor since being sacked by Besiktas in August for failing to qualify for the Champions League (Getty Pictures)

Crystal Palace boss continues to be seen as a prime candidate in the summertime, as Ineos’s soccer management have one other large determination to make after a sequence of missteps have left the membership going through one other restart.

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The 51-year-old Austrian is extensively anticipated to go away Selhurst Park in the summertime, when his contract expires, that means the timing would work out completely for United in the event that they appoint an interim boss akin to Solskjaer for the remainder of this season.

There are some stylistic questions over how suited Glasner is to a staff that may search to dominate possession, to not point out the usage of three on the again which grew to become such a sticking level underneath Amorim, however a key to his rise has been a far better adaptability than the recently-sacked Portuguese.

United will assess a few of the names they checked out again in the summertime of 2024, together with Ipswich City’s Kieran McKenna, though there’s additionally appreciation for the job that has completed at Chelsea, whereas some sources additionally preserve that may have an opportunity, because the more and more influential United recruitment director, Christopher Vivell, is aware of his work effectively from Purple Bull Leipzig. Nagelsmann may need a return to membership soccer after the 2026 World Cup with Germany.

United will clarify to any candidate that the top coach sits inside a wider construction, phrases that out of the blue grew to become a flashpoint for Amorim given his and McKenna and Maresca might significantly attraction for such a job.

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In Retrospect, Man United Ought to’ve Absolutely Backed Mourinho

by Soccer-News January 7, 2026

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When Jose Mourinho was appointed as supervisor in Might 2016, one of many sport’s most gifted tacticians took the reins of one among Europe’s most storied and profitable golf equipment.

For United supporters, it felt just like the membership had lastly landed a supervisor who might deal with the magnitude and the strain of Outdated Trafford after a number of managers adopted Sir Alex Ferguson and didn’t ship silverware.

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David Moyes, Ryan Giggs (in a caretaker position) and Louis van Gaal mixed for one FA Neighborhood Protect and one FA Cup trophy within the first three seasons after the legendary Scot stepped into retirement.

His Techniques Might Have Been Detrimental, however Mourinho Obtained Outcomes

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Mourinho entered the United dressing room with the résumé, silverware and confidence that would usher the 20-time top-flight champions again to their former glory.

But, “The Particular One” was sacked by the membership after two and a half years in cost regardless of delivering one Europa League trophy, a League Cup victory, one FA Neighborhood Protect and one second-place Premier League end.

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Whereas it’s true that Mourinho’s park-the-bus type clashed with the Purple Devils’ lineage of front-footed attacking soccer, at the least he received outcomes. He might have fought with the board over transfers and fallen out with Paul Pogba, however all Pogba has performed since is get banned and injured, whereas the board is but to nominate something resembling a serial winner.

Since Mourinho was ousted from the Outdated Trafford dugout, United’s trophy cupboard has collected extra mud than silverware.

Everlasting and interim managers and head coaches Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Michael Carrick, Ralf Rangnick, Erik ten Hag, Ruud van Nistelrooy and not too long ago axed boss Ruben Amorim adopted and delivered scant success. If not for ten Hag’s 2023 EFL Cup triumph and 2024 FA Cup victory, the post-Mourinho cabinet can be utterly naked.

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, Mourinho mirrored on his stint at Manchester United.

“One door opens, one other one opens, which is what occurred once I left Manchester United,” Mourinho mentioned. “The story stayed there, the numbers stayed there, the three medals I received got here house with me, and that’s it.”

Now that Amorim is gone, United should rent a confirmed head coach who can level to a CV of success and trophies. Given all of the mistaken turns and dangerous appointments that adopted, United would have been higher off sticking with Mourinho.

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