Semenyo and Cherki give Manchester City advantage over Newcastle – Carabao Cup
Semi-final 1st leg Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester City Antoine Semenyo scored his second goal in as many games for his
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Manchester United appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager
Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United head coach on a deal until the end of the season. The former Red Devils midfielder, club captain and first-team coach returns to Old Trafford after Ruben Amorim was sacked last Monday following an acrimonious end to 14 underwhelming months in charge. Carrick has been chosen to lead United ahead of ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who had also been in talks with the Red Devils.
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Martinelli hits hat-trick as Arsenal rout Portsmouth
Gabriel Martinelli responded to his recent criticism by scoring a hat-trick for Arsenal in their 4-1 comeback win over Portsmouth to reach the FA Cup fourth round. Mikel Arteta’s side were, however, given an early scare by the Championship side as Colby Bishop slammed Pompey in front after just three minutes but his side were only behind for five minutes after an own goal from Andre Dozzell.
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Macclesfield pull off FA Cup’s greatest shock knocking out holders Crystal Palace
Non-league Macclesfield produced one of the FA Cup’s most startling upsets when they beat holders Crystal Palace 2–1 in a third‑round thriller, knocking Oliver Glasner’s team out of the competition and sending the Moss Rose crowd into raptures. Captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts struck in each half as the home side – coached by Wayne Rooney’s younger brother John – stunned Premier League side Palace, a team 117 places above them in England’s football pyramid.
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Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United
Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United head coach. United said in a statement issued on Monday morning that the Portuguese, who took charge in November 2024, had left the role, with the club’s leadership having “reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change”. United are currently sixth in the top flight after a 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday. Darren Fletcher is to take charge on an interim basis.
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