Gary Neville highlights Michael Carrick's interim work as building a base for the next Manchester United head coach following the 2-0 win over City.

Mikel Arteta criticises officials after Arsenal are denied a late penalty in a goalless match with Nottingham Forest, delaying their title challenge.

Bayern Munich reverse at Red Bull Arena to seal a 5-1 win vs RB Leipzig, showcasing a dominant second-half display and a record-assisted triumph.

Michael Carrick guides Manchester United to a 2-0 victory over Manchester City, turning Old Trafford into a magic place with a dominant performance and late goals.

Manchester City fall 2-0 to Manchester United as Guardiola cites energy shortages and poor ball pressure; implications for the Premier League title race are assessed.

Manchester United secure a 2-0 derby win over Manchester City under Michael Carrick, with Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu on target.

Sahith Theegala fights back from a rocky start in windy conditions at Waialae to make the weekend, as Sudarshan Yellamaraju sits T-14 in the Sony Open round 2.

Shane Lowry points to a positive mindset as he shares a joint Dubai Invitational lead with Ignacio Elvira, while Rory McIlroy struggles in challenging Dubai Creek conditions.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta calls Viktor Gyokeres to sustain his improved form after a standout EFL Cup win over Chelsea, ahead of Nottingham Forest clash.

Tottenham will not pursue short-term options after Richarlison's hamstring injury, emphasising long-term squad planning while integrating Conor Gallagher into the midfield.

Calvert-Lewin's scoring run boosts Leeds' safety push ahead of a reunion with Fulham manager Marco Silva; analysis of form and implications for the clash.

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill urges patience on January arrivals as the Hoops seek to close the gap on Hearts, noting injuries and potential late signings.

Robert Andrich reveals he urged Florian Wirtz not to join Bayern Munich before his GBP 100m move to Liverpool, with potential GBP 18.8m in add-ons.

Liam Rosenior commends Chelsea's fighting spirit after a 3-2 EFL Cup semi-final first-leg loss to Arsenal, emphasising commitment and readiness for the second leg.

Viktor Gyokeres ends a month-long drought, scoring and assisting as Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-2 in the EFL Cup, aiming to capitalise in the second leg.

Morocco progress to the AFCON final 2025 after a goalless semi-final with Nigeria, with Yassine Bounou denying Chukwueze and Onyemaechi before En-Nesyri seals it.

Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 with Mane netting the decisive strike, earning a place in the AFCON final amid a tight semi-final clash in Tangier.

Liverpool and Northern Ireland full-back Conor Bradley confirms successful knee surgery after his Arsenal clash injury, signalling a return in 2026-27.

Twenty-five years after Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived at Ajax, the club that gave him his major breakthrough, his 19-year-old son has followed.

Pep Guardiola criticises VAR and on-field officials after a disputed offside ruling denies Manchester City a goal against Newcastle United.

Nigeria's coach hints at a cautious, low-block approach to stifle hosts Morocco in the AFCON semi-final, aiming to exploit counter chances.

Howe asserts Cherki's stoppage-time strike is not fatal for Newcastle in the EFL Cup semi-final; the tie remains open ahead of the second leg.

Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt criticises the unhealthy playing conditions at IG Stadium, while the Badminton Association of India refutes her claims.

Napoli's Stellini aims to mould Rasmus Hojlund into a complete striker during his loan, with a potential 44m option to buy.

PSG crash out of the Coupe de France after a narrow loss to Paris FC; Luis Enrique says the display deserved victory, with 25 shots and 1.7 xG versus four attempts.