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Everton v Manchester United - Premier League

Everton nearly kick Carrick's son out of stadium

Michael Carrick's son was nearly removed by Everton stadium security while waiting for his dad after Manchester United's 1-0 victory on Monday night. The Red Devils secured a late win thanks to Benjamin Sesko's strike at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Carrick's son Jacey was approached by a guard who asked to see his credentials while waiting for his father.

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Terry fumes at Chelsea caretaker manager snub

Chelsea legend John Terry has admitted he wanted to be named the first-team's caretaker manager after the sacking of Enzo Maresca last month, but was overlooked in favour of academy colleague Calum McFarlane. Terry is a consultant for the Blues' Under-18 and Under-21 sides and is close with McFarlane, who instead took charge of two senior games before Liam Rosenior's arrival.

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Cunha 'will never forget' how Carrick planned Arsenal win

Matheus Cunha has highlighted Michael Carrick's role in Manchester United's win at Arsenal last month and claimed he 'will never forget' how his side brushed off conceding twice to become the first team this season to beat the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium. The Brazilian scored the decisive goal in the 3-2 win by curling into the top corner in the 87th minute.

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Lammens proving to be one of EPL's best recent bargains

Manchester United's 1-0 win at Everton was the perfect showcase for the recruitment team. The goal was the work of the three summer signings: started by Matheus Cunha, packaged by Bryan Mbeumo and clinically dispatched by Benjamin Sesko. The lead was then protected by the man who is proving to be United's best signing of the last year and looks like their best hire for many years: Senne Lammens.

Mohamed Salah Liverpool 2025-26

Salah accused of 'behaving like a big baby' during goal drought

Mohamed Salah has been accused of behaving “like a big baby” during his Premier League goal drought at Liverpool by ex-England boss Sam Allardyce. The Egyptian superstar was benched by Arne Slot earlier in the season amid struggles for form. He has returned to favour since aiming an explosive blast at the Reds, but continues to find end product in the final third hard to come by.

Alisson Liverpool 2025-26

Juve eye Alisson despite talks with Vicario

Juventus are preparing for a massive shake-up between the sticks this summer after losing faith in Michele Di Gregorio. The Bianconeri are reportedly scouring the Premier League for a high-profile replacement, with Liverpool’s Alisson Becker emerging as a shock target alongside Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario. While Di Gregorio arrived from Monza with high expectations, a nightmare run of form has left the Old Lady’s hierarchy convinced that a world-class upgrade is required to restore the club's traditional defensive solidity.

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USMNT star Pepi set PL goal target for 'fantastic' debut season

USMNT star Ricardo Pepi continues to see a move to Fulham speculated on, having missed out on a switch to Craven Cottage during the winter transfer window of 2026. The United States international could see a deal pushed through in the summer, with former Cottagers striker Bobby Zamora telling GOAL what a “fantastic” debut season in English football for the 23-year-old frontman would look like.

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Marsch hits back at Allardyce over Leeds row

The fallout from Leeds United’s painful slide out of the Premier League continues to simmer, as Jesse Marsch has launched a scathing rebuttal to claims made by his successor, Sam Allardyce. The American coach, who was tasked with the unenviable job of following the iconic Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road, has found himself at the centre of a war of words regarding the physical state of the squad during the club's ill-fated 2022-23 campaign. While the Whites eventually succumbed to the drop, the debate over who is to blame for the erosion of Bielsa’s high-intensity blueprint has now reached a boiling point on social media.

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League

Carrick gives Martinez update after Man Utd win

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has moved to clarify the fitness status of Lisandro Martinez after the defensive kingpin was a shock omission from the squad that travelled to face Everton on Monday. The Red Devils continued their resurgence under Carrick’s leadership, securing a 1-0 victory at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but the absence of the World Cup-winning Argentine caused concern.

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Sesko reveals truth about Berbatov shooting advice

Benjamin Sesko has revealed the truth about rumours he has been taking shooting advice from Dimitar Berbatov amid his scoring hot streak for Manchester United. Sesko fired the Red Devils to a priceless 1-0 win at Everton on Monday, scoring his sixth goal in seven appearances and his eighth in total as he continues to pay off his £74m ($100m) transfer fee since arriving from RB Leipzig last summer.

Cardiff City v Chelsea - Carabao Cup Quarter Final

Sacking Maresca was a massive mistake, says Chelsea legend

Chelsea legend Jon Obi Mikel has launched a scathing attack on the Stamford Bridge hierarchy, labelling the decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca as "ridiculous." The former Blues midfielder believes the club has significantly regressed since the Italian’s departure on New Year’s Day, despite a change in management aimed at steadying the ship.

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Hernandez breaks down over viral baby monkey

Former Manchester United striker Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez showed his sensitive and compassionate side after being reduced to tears by a viral sensation. The 37-year-old Mexican legend took to social media to share his heartfelt reaction to the story of Punch, a baby macaque at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo. The infant monkey has gained global sympathy after being rejected by its parents and seeking solace in a stuffed orangutan toy.

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Man City warned 60-point deduction is 'logical' in FFP case

Manchester City have been warned that a 60-point deduction would be “logical” if they are found guilty of multiple rule breaches in their 115-charge Financial Fair Play case. That saga has dragged on for several years, with a final verdict yet to be delivered. The Premier League cannot relegate City into the EFL, but various alternative outcomes are being speculated on.

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Barca make final decision on Rashford transfer

The Marcus Rashford saga at Barcelona is finally reaching its final act. After arriving as a calculated gamble in the summer, the Manchester United academy graduate has done more than enough to convince the hierarchy at Camp Nou, and now the Blaugrana have reportedly decided that making Rashford’s stay permanent is the most sensible move for the club's sporting project.

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Milner feared retirement before record break

James Milner has reached the pinnacle of Premier League longevity, but the Brighton veteran has revealed that he nearly walked away from the game just months before making history. The 40-year-old veteran officially became the division's all-time record appearance maker on Saturday, surpassing Gareth Barry's previous benchmark by starting in his 654th Premier League game during the Seagulls' clinical 2-0 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

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Moyes hails 'brilliant' Lammens after Man Utd win

Manchester United’s resurgence under Michael Carrick reached a new milestone on Monday night as they climbed back into the Premier League top four following a gritty 1-0 victory over Everton. While Benjamin Sesko provided the decisive spark off the bench, the headlines were stolen by young goalkeeper Senne Lammens, whose commanding presence at the Hill Dickinson Stadium drew high praise from both dugouts.

Nico O'Reilly Guardiola Tuchel GFX

Unsung O'Reilly becoming a key figure for City & England

Manchester City hoped, and may even have expected that a midfielder called Nico would transform their fortunes during the second half of last season. The man that has become key to Pep Guardiola’s side’s mid-season surge and made them contenders to pull off the quadruple is not, however, the gangly Nico Gonzalez, who was recruited from Porto for £50 million last January, but rather academy graduate Nico O’Reilly, who cost nothing at all.

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How Gordon found himself chasing Mbappe in UCL goal charts

Anthony Gordon's 2025-26 Champions League campaign is the greatest by any English scorer for an English club in the competition's history. That's a fact. With his four-goal haul for Newcastle in last week's 6-1 hammering of Qarabag, he broke the record for most goals scored by an Englishman for a Premier League side in a single Champions League season, taking his tally to 10 from nine games. Not even Alan Shearer managed such a number in those famous black-and-white stripes.

Everton v Manchester United - Premier League

Sesko makes feelings clear on Man Utd super sub role

Benjamin Sesko spoke about his self-belief after snatching a vital victory for Manchester United at Everton and gave his true feelings on still not starting a game under Michael Carrick. Sesko's strike decided a stodgy encounter at the Hill Dickinson Stadium which sent United three points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to finish in the Premier League's top four.

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That's why you start Sesko! Man Utd super sub strikes again

Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United to a narrow and barely deserved 1-0 win at Everton which could be utterly priceless in their quest to finish in the Premier League's top four. The Slovenian started on the bench for the sixth game in a row but for the third time in four appearances he made all the difference, banging in the crucial goal in the 71st minute.

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Man Utd star hit with six-month driving ban and fined

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has been banned from driving and fined after being caught speeding in August in Withington, according to BBC Sport. The centre-back was caught driving at 72mph by a camera in a 30mph zone in his Porsche Cayenne GTS. Yoro pleaded guilty to the offence and has now received a fine and a ban at Crewe Magistrates' Court.

Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League

Newcastle plan to combine new stadium with regeneration project

Newcastle United are set to launch plans to combine a new stadium with a city-wide regeneration project, according to The Telegraph. The Magpies are currently deciding whether to renovate their famous St James' Park home or build a new stadium. The club are also exploring ways to finance an ambitious regeneration project that would modernise the entire city centre.

Fulham FC v Manchester United FC - Premier League

Man Utd legend reveals he turned down Old Trafford return

Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar has revealed he turned down the chance to return to Old Trafford in favour of staying at Ajax. The Dutchman spent six years at United, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League in a successful spell with the Red Devils, and has now revealed why he rejected the opportunity to come back to the club.

Manchester United v Fulham - Premier League

Massive injury blow for Man Utd hours before Everton clash

Manchester United have been dealt an untimely blow as a key defender was ruled out of their clash at Everton hours before kick off with a calf injury. Michael Carrick's side can tighten their hold on fourth spot in the Premier League, with a victory in their first visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium set to take them three points ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool.

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal - Premier League

Gyokeres claims Arsenal squad 'closer' after fiery team meeting

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres says the team feel more united following a heated meeting ahead of the north London derby win over Tottenham. The players held a discussion after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw with bottom side Wolves and responded by thrashing Spurs 4-1. The victory means Mikel Arteta's side are now five points clear at the top of the table, although second-placed Manchester City do have a game in hand.

Frequently asked questions

Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.

Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.

As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.

Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.

Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.

Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.

Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.

Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.