Author: Grace Johnson

“The best feeling.” Those words keep returning around Old Trafford after another dramatic late winner. Since Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, many voices have spoken about reconnecting with Manchester United’s DNA. Some question whether such an identity even exists. Nights like this argue that it does. United scored deep into stoppage time, just as victory seemed impossible. Michael Carrick’s post-match reaction captured the wider mood inside the stadium. Benjamin Sesko claimed the headlines with his decisive goal. When emotions settle after the 3-2 victory over Fulham, supporters may look backwards. Many will revisit Amorim’s failed 14 months in charge. They may ask…

Benfica will meet Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs just three weeks after their thrilling league encounter. On Wednesday, goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored in the 98th minute, giving Jose Mourinho’s team a 4-2 victory against the Spanish giants. Newcastle and PSG set for challenging ties Newcastle will play Qarabag after finishing 12th in the league phase, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who ended 11th, will face Ligue 1 rivals Monaco. The play-offs involve teams placed between 9th and 24th in the league phase. The first legs will take place on 17-18 February, followed by return fixtures one week later.…

Besiktas secure Abraham from Roma Besiktas have completed an £11.2 million deal to sign Tammy Abraham from Roma. The Turkish club immediately plans to sell the striker to Aston Villa. Abraham traveled to the UK on Friday and underwent a medical on Saturday after Villa agreed an £18 million deal with Besiktas. The transfer follows a loan agreement last summer, in which Besiktas had an obligation to buy Abraham. The club initially did not want to sell him but agreed to let him return to England. Abraham’s record at Besiktas The 28-year-old striker has earned 11 caps for England and…

Arsenal remain four points clear at the top of the Premier League, but nerves are creeping in for the Gunners. Only eight days after missing the chance to extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points, they drew 0-0 at Nottingham Forest and then lost 3-2 to Manchester United. That first home defeat of the season leaves Arsenal without a win in three league games. Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane told Sky Sports that Arsenal are under pressure. “They’ll have seen the other results, they’re in a great position, they’ve got everything going for them… but it’s pressure,”…

This matchday felt completely different for Bruno Guimaraes. The injured Newcastle United captain watched from the stands with his family at St James’ Park and stayed far from the action throughout the afternoon. Newcastle then lost 2-0 against Aston Villa on Sunday, an experience Guimaraes will not want to relive anytime soon. “Tough not being on the pitch with my team-mates,” he wrote on Instagram afterwards. The coaching staff had good reasons for taking risks with his fitness after he left the PSV Eindhoven win with an ankle injury in midweek. Staff still hoped he could recover in time because…

Chris Mepham struck a 95th-minute equaliser to save West Bromwich Albion from matching a club-record 11th consecutive away defeat. The defender’s late header ensured the visitors avoided a disastrous milestone that had haunted them for more than 134 years. Before Mepham’s intervention, West Brom appeared destined to extend their miserable away form. Debutant goalkeeper Max O’Leary’s fumble allowed Derby striker Patrick Agyemang to prod the home side ahead in the first half. The goal threatened to push the Rams into the Championship play-off places, leaving West Brom fans anxious. Mepham powered home a header from a corner in stoppage time…

Unai Emery downplayed a tense moment with Youri Tielemans after Aston Villa’s Europa League win at Fenerbahce. The Villa manager reacted angrily after substituting the midfielder late in the match, but later brushed off the incident with humor. Villa protected a narrow lead in Istanbul and still secured a crucial European victory. Tielemans left the pitch in the 92nd minute as Villa defended a 1-0 advantage. He jogged toward the touchline and reached out to shake Emery’s hand. Emery reacted animatedly and pushed Tielemans in the chest. Cameras captured the exchange, which quickly drew attention. Emery Plays Down the Incident…

The machine looks out of sync and appears to need a reset. Erling Haaland started the season at frightening speed, but that rhythm has broken. The Manchester City and Norway striker began with relentless scoring, yet the flow has stalled. He still owns 39 goals from 36 games for club and country. However, he has scored only once in his past eight appearances. That dip has matched City’s wider struggles. Pep Guardiola’s side have lost ground in the Premier League race. They also suffered a stunning Champions League defeat away at Bodo/Glimt. Guardiola spoke about missing energy after the derby…

Chelsea remain active in the market for another centre-back despite already listing eight defenders. The club continues to pursue 20-year-old Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as a priority target, even though Rennes resist a mid-season sale. This pursuit raises a broader question about squad planning and defensive depth at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea invested £222.4m in centre-backs since BlueCo bought the club in 2022, with Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital backing an aggressive rebuild. The current group includes Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Josh Acheampong, Jorrel Hato and Axel Disasi. However, Colwill remains sidelined with a long-term…

Dominik Szoboszlai said he spoke with Mohamed Salah almost every day during the Africa Cup of Nations. He refused to speculate about the Egypt forward’s future at Liverpool. Szoboszlai stressed that decisions belong to the club and the manager. Liverpool will confirm on Tuesday whether Salah joins the squad for Wednesday’s Champions League match in Marseille. The forward recently sparked debate about his future after a candid interview. In that interview, he said his relationship with manager Arne Slot had broken down. Szoboszlai declined to offer insight into that situation. Daily contact but no public insight Szoboszlai said he kept…