Carabao Cup win could help Man City catch Arsenal, Pep says Rob DawsonJan 12, 2026, 10:30 PM Email Print Pep Guardiola said lifting the Carabao Cup could help inspire Manchester City to beat Arsenal to the Premier League title. City are six points behind Mikel Arteta’s side with 17 games remaining. Editor’s Picks Explained: Rule-change…

Sources: Conor Gallagher set to join Tottenham from Atlético Rodrigo Faez Alex Kirkland Jan 12, 2026, 09:00 PM Email Print Conor Gallagher is set to join Tottenham Hotspur from Atlético Madrid, sources close to the LaLiga club have told ESPN. The former Chelsea midfielder is expected to join Spurs on a permanent deal, bringing an…

When does the 2026 January transfer window open and close? play Are Liverpool feeling the effects of a flawed transfer strategy? (1:38) Rob Dawson believes Liverpool should have prioritised signing a defensive midfielder in the summer transfer window. (1:38) ESPN Jan 1, 2026, 02:00 PM Email Print The 2026 winter transfer window promises to be…

Kai Havertz feted as ‘one more asset’ for Arsenal – Mikel Merino play Mikel Merino: Arsenal squad is ready for a long season (3:03) Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Mikel Merino react to Arsenal reaching the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating Portsmouth 4-1 at Fratton Park. (3:03) PA Jan 12, 2026, 12:23 PM…

Mario Balotelli’s best moments: Fireworks, ‘Why Always Me?’ Mario Balotelli produced one of his most infamous celebrations when he scored in the Manchester Derby in 2011. Getty Chris WrightJan 12, 2026, 11:17 AM Email Print Mario Balotelli is about to begin the latest chapter in his unique career with the news that the well-travelled Italian striker…

Transfer rumors, news: Guéhi prefers Bayern move over Man City play Laurens: Signing Guehi in January is a no-brainer for Man City (1:07) Julien Laurens analyses the future of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. (1:07) ESPN Jan 12, 2026, 08:52 AM Email Print Marc Guéhi prefers a move to Bayern Munich over Manchester City. Plus,…

Michael Carrick has significant backing for Man United interim job – sources play Is the Manchester United job ‘attractive’ for Amorim’s successor? (1:25) Ale Moreno questions whether the “reality” at Manchester United could hinder their manager search despite competing for a top four spot in the Premier League. (1:25) Mark OgdenJan 12, 2026, 07:40 AM…

Darren Fletcher urges Man Utd players not to ‘waste’ season after FA Cup exit play Dalot: Dealing with managerial change a ‘difficult’ situation (1:39) Diogo Dalot reacts to Manchester United’s FA Cup exit following defeat to Brighton, nearly a week after Ruben Amorim’s departure as manager. (1:39) Rob DawsonJan 11, 2026, 08:45 PM Email Print…

With no manager, Man United continue to sink to new low play How Manchester United suffered third round FA Cup exit (0:57) Take a look at the numbers behind Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton that led to their FA Cup exit. (0:57) Rob DawsonJan 11, 2026, 09:01 PM Email Print MANCHESTER, England — No…

AFCON 2025: Which players could return to Premier League for/against your club? ESPN Jan 11, 2026, 03:09 PM Email Print The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is now at the semifinal stage. Senegal face Egypt, and Nigeria meet the hosts on Wednesday Jan. 14. The final is on Sunday Jan. 18. Which players…

Transfer rumors, news: Bruno Fernandes linked with Man United exit play How long does Thomas Frank have left at Tottenham? (2:18) ESPN’s Steve Nicol and Julien Laurens react to Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup. (2:18) ESPN Jan 11, 2026, 10:22 AM Email Print Could Bruno Fernandes…

Micky van de Ven admits Tottenham were well below their best in FA Cup exit to Aston Villa Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images PA Jan 11, 2026, 09:57 AM Email Print Stand-in Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven admitted they were “nowhere near” the levels required during Saturday’s painful FA Cup loss at home to Aston…

Darren Fletcher ‘prepared’ to lead Man United for rest of season play Fletcher admits there’s been ‘no conversations’ about his Man United future (0:30) Darren Fletcher speaks ahead of his second game as caretaker manager of Manchester United. (0:30) Rob DawsonJan 10, 2026, 10:30 PM Email Print Darren Fletcher has said he’s “prepared” if Manchester…

Pep Guardiola lands a remarkable first as Man City smash 10 past Exeter play Will Man City’s 10-1 victory vs. Exeter give them confidence? (1:06) ESPN’s ‘FC TV’ crew react to Manchester City’s 10-1 thrashing of Exeter City in the third round of the FA Cup. (1:06) Shivam Pathak Jan 10, 2026, 06:37 PM Email…

Tottenham’s Thomas Frank accuses Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins of provoking post-match scuffle James OlleyJan 10, 2026, 09:04 PM Close James Olley is a senior soccer writer for ESPN.com. Read his archive here and follow him on Twitter: @JamesOlley. Follow on X Email Print Thomas Frank has accused Ollie Watkins of provoking a bust-up after the…