Michael Carrick’s football intelligence was never in question during his 2½-year reign at Middlesbrough and while he will have much to prove as interim manager ... Show more
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to hold Man Utd talks on Saturday: Norwegian hoping to return to club on interim basis but has Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher for ...
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Key FactsLiam Rosenior Appointed Chelsea Manager Until 2032
Jan 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
- Chelsea announced Liam Rosenior as their new manager, signing a contract valid until 2032 to replace Enzo Maresca.
- Rosenior previously led Strasbourg to seventh place in Ligue 1 and advanced them to the UEFA Conference League knockout stage.
- Although new to Premier League management, Rosenior received high praise from Wayne Rooney for his coaching skills.
- Chelsea’s sporting directors will continue handling player recruitment, while Rosenior focuses on building the team on the pitch.
I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed.— Liam Rosenior on his appointment as Chelsea's new manager.
Bukayo Saka’s huge new deal shows Arsenal can be English football’s dominant force
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/09/bukayo-saka-arsenal-huge-new-deal/
Disgraceful Gabriel Martinelli deserved to be whacked by Liverpool players, says Gary Neville
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/08/gary-neville-liverpool-players-whack-disgraceful-martinelli/
Rejected by Millwall five times, now Antoine Semenyo is Man City’s £62.5m star: Winger signs for Pep Guardiola’s men and Telegraph Sport speaks to those who know ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/09/antoine-semenyo-man-city-transfer-complete-arsenal-title/
Thomas Frank’s authority at Spurs is being eroded before our very eyes: Cristian Romero’s outburst is latest example of unrest in squad while relationship ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/09/thomas-franks-authority-at-spurs-is-being-eroded/
Arsenal’s plan to topple Chelsea: Back Slegers and show their mettle: Despite winning Champions League last season, north London club have not won the Women’s ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/09/arsenal-women-wsl-chelsea-slegers-plan-topple/
Angry Man Utd fans demand vote of no confidence in ‘clown’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe: The 1958 supporters’ group said the club lacked identity, direction and ambition ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/08/man-utd-fans-demand-ratcliffe-no-confidence-vote/
Benjamin Sesko is raw but Manchester United’s new dawn could be what he needs: Striker has struggled to settle, but two goals at Burnley will have reassured ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/08/benjamin-sesko-is-raw-but-manchester-uniteds-new-dawn-could/
The three reasons Eberechi Eze is not playing for Arsenal: Despite announcing himself with a hat-trick against Tottenham, the former Crystal Palace man’s career ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/08/the-three-reasons-eberechi-eze-is-not-playing-for-arsenal/
Darren Fletcher’s first call was to Sir Alex Ferguson ‘for his blessing’: Man Utd caretaker on fellow Scot’s advice, not saying goodbye to Amorim and coping with ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/07/darren-fletcher-called-alex-ferguson-man-utd-blessing/
DR Congo fan’s extraordinary ‘statue’ pose mocked by Algeria player: Fans call for Mohamed Amoura to apologise after ‘insult’ following last-16 tie in Rabat
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/07/dr-congo-fans-statue-pose-mocked-by-mohamed-amoura-algeria/
The truth about ‘voodoo’ in football: From camping trips to graveyards to sacrificing cows, Afcon has often been the stage for religious rituals – but few have ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/07/truth-about-voodoo-in-football-africa-cup-nations/
Why Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa cannot play together for Newcastle: There is one major reason why Eddie Howe has held back from unleashing both Newcastle ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/07/woltemade-wissa-perfect-newcastle-pair-cannot-play-together/
Gary O’Neil to replace Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg manager: Exclusive: O’Neil to join French club, seventh in Ligue 1, after they lost Rosenior to Chelsea
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/06/gary-oneil-to-replace-liam-rosenior-as-strasbourg-manager/
Paid articlePaywall Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior handed three points after being convicted of speeding
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Liam Rosenior: The new Chelsea head coach who accused Trump of ‘blatant racism’: Wayne Rooney’s former assistant has replaced Enzo Maresca, capping a meteoric ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/06/liam-rosenior-wayne-rooney-assistant-chelsea-coach/
Edu’s job under threat at Nottingham Forest: Global head of football’s influence over signings faces scrutiny as four-match losing run takes club near relegation ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/05/edu-job-under-threat-at-nottingham-forest/
Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after disastrous eight-game reign: Saturday’s Old Firm defeat by Rangers prompted a mass protest by fans calling for the Frenchman’s ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/05/celtic-sack-wilfried-nancy-after-disastrous-eight-game-reig/
Key FactsRangers Rally to Win First Derby of 2026
Jan 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.stv.tv
- Rangers recovered from an early deficit to defeat Celtic 3-1 in the first derby of the year.
- Yang’s opening goal for Celtic was overturned by two second-half strikes from Youssef Chermiti.
- Mikey Moore sealed the victory with a late goal, securing three valuable points for Danny Rohl’s team.
- The result increases scrutiny on struggling Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy, who has lost five of seven games.
Ruben Amorim was more of a pundit than a Man Utd manager: Portuguese’s ill-fated Old Trafford reign will be remembered for his spectacular sound bites rather ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/05/ruben-amorim-was-more-of-a-pundit-than-a-man-utd-manager/
Man Utd have spent £100m on hiring and firing since Sir Alex Ferguson: Cost of Old Trafford club’s latest managerial failure totals £28.5m as Ruben Amorim walks ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/06/man-utd-have-spent-100m-on-hiring-and-firing-since-sir-alex/
Ruben Amorim on collision course with Jason Wilcox as Man Utd power struggle erupts
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/04/ruben-amorim-jason-wilcox-man-utd-power-struggle/
Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United – latest updates: Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United.
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/05/ruben-amorim-sacked-by-manchester-united-latest-updates/
Inside Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United downfall: ‘Emotional volcano’ finally erupts
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/05/ruben-amorim-72-hours-manchester-united-emotional-volcano/
Man Utd’s 71 signings since Sir Alex Ferguson left: Ranked from best to worst: In 12 years since the Scot retired the club have spent more than £2bn on players – ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/26/ranked-all-71-man-utd-signings-since-sir-alex-ferguson-left/
Gordon Strachan interview: Everyone has excuses for their bad behaviour nowadays: The man who calls himself ‘the last of the little s---s’ won trophies with ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/04/gordon-strachan-everyone-excuses-bad-behaviour-leeds/
Guardiola vs McFarlane: the biggest managerial mismatch in Premier League history
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/03/calum-macfarlane-guardiola-chelsea-man-city-mismatch/
Enzo Maresca talks do not mean I am leaving Man City, says Pep Guardiola: Former Chelsea manager lost his job partly because of his willingness to talk to City ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/02/guardiola-im-staying-at-man-city-despite-the-maresca-talks/
Key FactsGuardiola Commits to City Amid Maresca Talks
Jan 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
- Pep Guardiola confirmed his intention to remain at Manchester City until his contract expires.
- Former assistant Enzo Maresca left Chelsea after discussions about a possible City role.
- City is four points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after a goalless draw with Sunderland.
- Chelsea’s under-21 coach Calum McFarlane will manage the team as the managerial situation remains uncertain.
I have a contract. I said a thousand million times. It’s 10 years here, I will leave one day but I have a contract. I’m happy. I want to fight with my team.— Pep Guardiola reaffirms his commitment to Manchester City amidst speculation about his future.
Eddie Howe bristling at a reporter lays bare the tension at Newcastle: Fans are concerned by club’s form and it has not been a happy or cordial season up to this ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/02/eddie-howe-bristling-reporter-lays-bare-tension-newcastle/
Next Chelsea manager: Liam Rosenior leads race to replace Enzo Maresca: Do club opt for up-and-coming Rosenior, a proven Premier League coach in Oliver Glasner ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/01/liam-rosenior-leads-race-to-replace-enzo-maresca/
Key FactsChelsea Faces Imminent Managerial Change
Jan 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Enzo Maresca's position is in jeopardy following a run of just one win in seven matches.
- Despite off-field tensions, Chelsea remain contenders for a top-four Premier League finish and are active in the Champions League.
- Potential replacements include a decorated Spanish coach and promising managers from France and Italy.
- The squad features young talents like Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, providing a foundation for future success.
My Premier League, Champions League and World Cup predictions for 2026: Everything is in place for Arsenal to end a 22-year wait but for England fans the agony ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/02/my-premier-league-champions-league-and-world-cup-prediction/
Martin Odegaard is back as Arsenal’s main man thanks to Martin Zubimendi: Fans who pushed for change of captaincy should be feeling sheepish after Norwegian’s ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/31/martin-odegaard-back-arsenal-main-man-martin-zubimendi/
Tom Wagner interview: We expect Birmingham to be in the Premier League in 2026: Owner still bullish about promotion this season and says club are ready to make ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/31/birmingham-city-blues-tom-wagner-interview-tom-brady/
Liverpool believe Florian Wirtz can be their answer to Luka Modric – this is why: Anfield chief Michael Edwards was the man who brought Croatian star to Premier ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/01/liverpool-believe-florian-wirtz-be-answer-to-luka-modric/
Tottenham transfer news: Crystal Palace close in on £35m Brennan Johnson: Oliver Glasner’s team to pay club-record fee for attacker who may be available to face ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/30/crystal-palace-rival-bournemouth-brennan-johnson/
Paid articlePaywall The best transfers in Premier League history: As the January window opens, Telegraph Sport ranks the greatest signings from the past 34 years of top-flight ...
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Pep Guardiola says Sky Sports reports his comments in ‘completely the opposite’ way
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/31/pep-guardiola-dig-sky-sports-claims-he-is-misrepresented/
West Ham land Brazilian striker Pablo: Signing a No 9 in January transfer window is a priority for Nuno Espirito Santo’s relegation-threatened team
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/31/west-ham-land-brazilian-striker-pablo/
Yoane Wissa helping Newcastle move on from Alexander Isak: Striker signed from Brentford is bringing much-needed poacher’s instinct as he returns to fitness ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/31/yoane-wissa-helping-newcastle-move-on-from-alexander-isak/
Rage, rage, rage: the year in Roy Keane: Former Man Utd captain and full-time creator of vexed ‘content’ is never shy about voicing his opinions ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/31/everything-that-upset-roy-keane-in-2025/
Liverpool sack set-piece coach days after Arne Slot fury: Aaron Briggs departs Anfield club having overseen the Premier League’s joint-worst record for goals ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/30/liverpool-sack-set-piece-guru-days-after-arne-slot-fury/
The positions Newcastle are looking to strengthen in January: With money from Alexander Isak’s sale available, manager Eddie Howe is keen to add reinforcements ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/30/newcastle-transfer-news-january-howe-methalie-smit-danois/
Liverpool to rival Man City for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo: Ghana forward, who has a £65m release clause, will be available for a move in January
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/28/liverpool-to-rival-manchester-city-for-antoine-semenyo/
Pat Nevin interview: I once stopped Duncan Ferguson from setting a hotel on fire: Former Chelsea and Everton winger reflects on his eclectic tastes ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/29/pat-nevin-stopped-duncan-ferguson-setting-hotel-fire/
Relive the golden age of football adverts: Big brands still want to be associated with elite players but creativity, humour and cultural cut-through are in short ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/29/golden-age-of-football-adverts-nike-pizza-hut-yellow-pages/
Andy Carroll facing possible prison sentence: Former Premier League striker will appear in court on Tuesday for alleged breach of a non-molestation order
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/27/andy-carroll-facing-possible-prison-sentence/
Liverpool must spend again in January despite £450m summer spree: Arne Slot’s team will struggle to finish in the top four without the addition of another ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/27/liverpool-january-transfer-spend-manchester-city-semenyo/
⚽ The longer club’s miserable run continues, the more the pressure will increase on manager Eddie Howe for failing to improve it
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Newcastle’s away form will be a season-wrecker without intervention
Newcastle’s away form will be a season-wrecker without intervention
Morgan Rogers vs Cole Palmer: Villa playmaker outshining friend who ‘stole’ his celebration
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/27/cole-palmer-v-morgan-rogers-villa-attacker-outshines-friend/
John Robertson dead: He was a genius, a one-off and I am so sad my friend has gone
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/25/john-robertson-dead-nottingham-forest-european-cup-clough/
Key FactsNottingham Forest Icon John Robertson Passes Away
Dec 25, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nottinghampost.com
- John Robertson, former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger, died aged 72.
- He played a key role in Brian Clough’s team that won the First Division in 1978 and consecutive European Cups in 1979 and 1980.
- Robertson scored the only goal in the 1980 European Cup final against Hamburg, securing the championship.
- After retiring, he joined Martin O’Neill’s coaching staff at clubs including Celtic and Aston Villa.
Man Utd’s 71 signings since Sir Alex Ferguson left: Ranked from best to worst: In 12 years since the Scot retired the club have spent more than £2bn on players – ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/26/ranked-all-71-man-utd-signings-since-sir-alex-ferguson-left/
Sheffield United adviser granted preferred bidder status to buy Sheffield Wednesday
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/24/sheffield-wednesday-preferred-bidder-sheffield-united/
Egyptian king Salah has become the champion of an entire faith: Forward has divided opinion on Merseyside but his countrymen are fully behind national hero who ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/22/liverpool-reels-mohamed-salah-do-no-wrong-egypt/
Key FactsSalah’s Final Shot at AFCON Glory
Dec 22, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- Mohamed Salah has achieved numerous club accolades but is yet to secure the Africa Cup of Nations title.
- Egypt faces Zimbabwe in the group opener, with Salah’s performance pivotal to the team’s success.
- Coach Hossam Hassan insists that Salah must claim the AFCON to complete his football legacy.
- Despite challenges at Liverpool, Salah’s morale with the national team remains high for the tournament.
Salah needs to win the Africa Cup of Nations to complete his legacy.— Current coach Hossam Hassan on the expectations for Mohamed Salah.
Antoine Semenyo: Chelsea make inquiry for Bournemouth forward: Stamford Bridge club will not break their wage structure for Bournemouth forward amid rival ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/23/chelsea-make-antoine-semenyo-inquiry/
Only a fool would write off Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal: Injury-plagued Brazilian could be sold next summer but is nearing full fitness and offers different threat ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/23/only-fool-would-write-off-gabriel-jesus-at-arsenal/
The five issues that could define Thomas Frank’s Tottenham future: As the January transfer window nears and the club embark on a vital run of fixtures ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/23/five-issues-that-could-define-thomas-frank-tottenham-future/
‘Thomas Tuchel is just like Sir Alf Ramsey – my dad would know’: Graham Phillips’ father Charlie was a confidant of World Cup-winning manager ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/24/thomas-tuchel-just-like-sir-alf-ramsey-my-dad-would-know/
Alexander Isak’s surgery compounds nightmare start to life at Liverpool: Swedish striker facing a lengthy absence just when it appeared as though he was ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/22/alexander-isak-ankle-injury-liverpool-surgery-slot-semenyo/
Inside Nottingham Forest’s January transfer plans: Sean Dyche has transformed the club’s form – with seven wins in 12 games – and owner Evangelos Marinakis is ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/22/nottingham-forest-january-transfer-plans-inside-sean-dyche/
Liverpool sue security firm for more than £1m after thieves stole merchandise: Club accuse ADT of a breach of contract over a burglary in 2019 that passed off ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/22/liverpool-sue-security-firm/
Bruno Fernandes faces month out after injury in Man Utd’s defeat at Villa: Club will get taste of life without their captain who this week plunged his future ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/21/manchester-united-captain-bruno-fernandes-injury-month/
Manchester United could not give Unai Emery the total control he has at Aston Villa
telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/12/21/unai-emery-power-aston-villa-manchester-united-emi-martinez/
