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<p>Ruben Amorim marked one year with charge of Manchester United with a draw at the City Ground. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA</p>

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Ruben Amorim senses change in mentality after Man Utd rescue late draw

That drop off in display was all too familiar last term, but the visitors dug deep and Amad Diallo’s fantastic late volley made it 2-2, with Murillo’s goal-line clearance then denying him a stoppage-time winner

<p>Lando Norris leads the championship by a single point (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)</p>

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Lando Norris shrugs off being booed after winning in Mexico to lead championship

<p>USYK NEXT: Fabio Wardley is keen to fight Oleksandr Usyk (Steven Paston/PA)</p>

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Fabio Wardley would fight Oleksandr Usyk ‘in my garden’ after stopping Parker

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group F - Aviva Stadium

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Heimir Hallgrimsson knows scale of World Cup task despite win over Armenia

Wales v Belgium - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group J - Cardiff City Stadium

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Wales’ Craig Bellamy suggests change to application of handball rule in Britain

Northern Ireland v Germany - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group A - Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park

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Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill disappointed after ‘sore loss’ to Germany

England v Wales - International Friendly - Wembley Stadium

Thomas Tuchel fumes at ‘silent’ Wembley during England-Wales friendly

England scored three times during the opening 20 minutes at Wembley against Wales.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Brentford v Manchester City - Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium

Pep Guardiola plans Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger dinner as he makes history

Manchester City’s 1-0 win at Brentford was Guardiola’s 250th as a manager in the Premier League.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Monaco Soccer Champions League

Pep Guardiola has ‘nothing to say’ about Monaco’s late penalty against Man City

Former Tottenham defender Eric Dier scored from the spot in the 90th minute.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Crystal Palace v Liverpool - Premier League - Selhurst Park

Arne Slot blames poor defending as Liverpool’s unbeaten start comes to an end

The Reds, who have made a habit of scoring late winners this season, were given a taste of their own medicine.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Brentford v Manchester United - Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium

Ruben Amorim eager to find some momentum after Manchester United’s latest defeat

United suffered a third defeat in six Premier League games as Brentford beat them 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium with an Igor Thiago double and a stoppage-time strike from Mathias Jensen

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Aston Villa v Bologna - UEFA Europa League - League Stage - Villa Park

Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to build on overdue first win of season

Villa scored their first goal at home this season through John McGinn

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Liverpool v Southampton - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Anfield

Liverpool boss Arne Slot fumes at Hugo Ekitike over ‘stupid’ red card

Ekitike picked up a second yellow for taking his shirt off while celebrating his winner against Southampton.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Arsenal v Manchester City - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Pep Guardiola defends Man City’s back-five approach in draw against Arsenal

Arsenal rescued a point at home on Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League - Old Trafford

Amorim urges Man Utd to stop making life ‘complicated’ after Chelsea win

Casemiro's sending-off after collecting a second booking just before the break set up a nervy second half

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Newcastle United v Barcelona - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - St. James' Park

Hansi Flick says opportunity to sign Marcus Rashford was too good to pass up

The 27-year-old scored both goals in Barca’s 2-1 Champions League victory at Newcastle on Thursday evening.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Manchester City v Napoli - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - Etihad Stadium

Pep Guardiola backs Erling Haaland to break Champions League goalscoring record

The Norway striker brought up his half-century in just his 49th appearance in the competition

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Ange Postecoglou says he will have made his mark on Forest by Wednesday

Ange began his reign in charge of Nottingham Forest with a 3-0 loss to Arsenal.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Northern Ireland v Switzerland - International Friendly - National Football Stadium at Windsor Park

Michael O’Neill rues mistakes in Northern Ireland’s defence after Germany defeat

But a defensive mix-up allowed Germany substitute Nadiem Amiri to put them back in front in the 69th minute before Florian Wirtz’s free-kick – three minutes later – put it to bed.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - 2026 FIFA World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group F - Aviva Stadium

Heimir Hallgrimsson praises Ireland ‘character’ after second-half fightback

Hungary boss Marco Rossi was unhappy with the way the game was refereed by Harm Osmers.

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Wales v Kazakhstan - 2026 FIFA World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group J - Cardiff City Stadium

Craig Bellamy promises Wales will improve after beating Kazakhstan to top group

Kieffer Moore’s first-half winner was his 15th goal for Wales.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Manchester United v Burnley - Premier League - Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim: Man Utd deserved stoppage-time winner against Burnley

Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot deep into added time as United won 3-2 against the Clarets.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton - Premier League - Molineux Stadium

David Moyes admits Everton’s Jack Grealish is ‘better than I thought he was’

The on-loan Manchester City winger created goals for Beto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and was also involved in Iliman Ndiaye’s strike at Wolves.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Real Betis v Chelsea - UEFA Conference League - Final - Tarczynski Arena Wroclaw

Nicolas Jackson’s move to Bayern Munich off after injury to Liam Delap

Delap limped off with a hamstring problem 13 minutes into the west London derby and could be out for up to six weeks.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Everton v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton boss David Moyes: I just want Jack Grealish to be what he can be

Moyes was pleased his decision to give Jack Grealish licence to attack paid off.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Arsenal v Leeds United - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard injuries give Mikel Arteta cause for concern

Arteta fears Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard are both braced for a period on the sidelines.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Brentford v Aston Villa - Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium

Keith Andrews proud as Brentford pick up first win of season against Aston Villa

Andrews spoke of his “pride” after Aston Villa were beaten 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Leeds v Everton - Premier League - Elland Road

Daniel Farke hails Lukas Nmecha’s ‘ice-cold finish’ in Leeds’ win over Everton

Farke revealed he almost took the ball off Lukas Nmecha before the substitute’s late penalty.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Sunderland v West Ham United - Premier League - Stadium of Light

Regis Le Bris praises Sunderland’s ‘togetherness’ after beating West Ham

Following an eight-year absence from the top flight, second-half goals from Eliezer Mayenda, Dan Ballard and substitute Wilson Isidor wrapped up three points.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Thomas Frank toasts perfect start to Premier League life at Tottenham

Former Brentford head coach Thomas Frank had warned newly-promoted Burnley would pose a stern test

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Aston Villa v Newcastle United - Premier League - Villa Park

Eddie Howe says Newcastle need ‘clarity’ over Alexander Isak future

The Magpies were without the striker for their Premier League opener at Aston Villa.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Liverpool v Bournemouth - Premier League - Anfield

Diogo Jota tribute ‘powerful’ as Liverpool players deal with emotion – Arne Slot

Jota’s family were back at Anfield to see the outpouring of emotion which left Mohamed Salah in tears at the final whistle.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Super Cup - Final - Bluenergy Stadium

Thomas Frank proud of Spurs players as ‘special operation’ fails against PSG

The Danish coach paid tribute to his squad.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Liverpool v Crystal Palace - FA Community Shield - Wembley Stadium

Oliver Glasner says Community Shield win gives Palace ‘feeling you can’t buy’

Goalkeeper Dean Henderson saved spot-kicks from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott, after Mohamed Salah had missed the Reds’ first.

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

British Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day - Silverstone

Everything I dreamed of – Lando Norris so emotional after British Grand Prix win

Norris followed in the footsteps of fellow British Silverstone victors Sir Stirling Moss, James Hunt, Sir Jackie Stewart and Lewis Hamilton.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

NSW Waratahs v British and Irish Lions - Qatar Airways Lions Tour 2025 - Allianz Stadium

Andy Farrell felt NSW Waratahs deliberately watered pitch to hinder Lions

Huw Jones’ two tries and an important touch down by Alex Mitchell were among the few highlights.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Australia Lions Rugby

Andy Farrell plays down full-back concerns as Elliot Daly faces X-ray on forearm

Farrell denied the Lions are facing problems at full-back despite the doubt that now hovers over Daly’s ongoing participation in the tour.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

CWC Manchester City Al Hilal Soccer

Pep Guardiola says Man City will ‘rest our minds’ after Club World Cup exit

The Premier League heavyweights were beaten 4-3 in extra time.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

CWC ES Tunisie Chelsea Soccer

'It’s a joke' – Maresca unhappy at Benfica delay despite Chelsea win

The tie took almost five hours to complete after the teams were forced off due to risk of lightning.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Australia Lions Rugby

British and Irish Lions face anxious wait over fitness of Tomos Williams

Williams sustained an injury to his left hamstring during the act of scoring the second of his two tries.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

CWC Manchester City Wydad AC Soccer

Pep Guardiola says referee’s decision to dismiss Rico Lewis was ‘unnecessary’

Guardiola leapt to the defence of Rico Lewis.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Real Betis v Chelsea - UEFA Conference League - Final - Tarczynski Arena Wroclaw

Enzo Maresca says Conference League victory a ‘starting point’ for Chelsea

The Blues turned around a half-time deficit to triumph 4-1 against Real Betis in Wroclaw.

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League - Old Trafford

Man Utd are losing the feeling of being a massive club – Ruben Amorim

West Ham came away with the points on Sunday.

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Nottingham Forest v Leicester City - Premier League - City Ground

Nuno Espirito Santo defends ‘passion’ of Forest owner after pitch confrontation

Marinakis was seen emotionally remonstrating with Nuno.

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Norway Soccer Europa League

Ange Postecoglou takes aim at Spurs critics after reaching Europa League final

Tottenham booked a Europa League final date with Man Utd with victory on Thursday night.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Manchester United V Athletic Bilbao - UEFA Europa League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim believes fighting spirit carried Man Utd to Europa League final

The hosts came from behind at Old Trafford on Thursday night.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Paris Saint Germain v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Parc des Princes

Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal were the best team in this season’s Champions League

Arsenal’s sole hope of silverware rested on the European Cup after Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions.

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Britain Soccer Premier League

Arsenal feeling ‘rage, anger, frustration’ after Bournemouth loss – Mikel Arteta

The Gunners geared up for Wednesday’s semi-final second leg in France in the worst possible fashion.

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Aston Villa v Fulham - Premier League - Villa Park

Unai Emery ready to fight for European qualification for Aston Villa

Youri Tielemans’ 12th-minute header was enough for them to earn a vital three points which extended their unbeaten run at Villa Park to 20 games in all competitions.

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Spain Soccer Europa League

Ruben Amorim says Man Utd not through to final yet despite victory in Bilbao

The visitors raced into a first-leg lead at the San Mames last night.

Fri, 02 May, 2025