Matchday & Results

Manchester United Women Reach First League Cup Final After Beating Arsenal

Manchester United Women
January 2026

Manchester United reached their first Women’s League Cup final with a 1-0 semi-final win over Arsenal, extending their run of clean sheets against the Gunners. Terland scored just before half-time, and Arsenal later went down to ten players. United capitalised on a goalkeeper error, with Wangerheim teeing up Terland for a close-range finish. Arsenal pressed and created chances, but Smith was sent off for a second booking, and Tullis-Joyce made key saves as United held firm to face Chelsea.

Tottenham Beat Dortmund as Bellingham Targeted After Red Card Turns Game

Jobe Bellingham
January 2026

Spurs won 2-0 over Dortmund as Romero scored early, Dortmund went down to 10 men after Svensson was sent off, and Solanke sealed it, leaving Dortmund facing a tougher route toward the knockouts. Romero opened the scoring, VAR upgraded Svensson’s challenge on Odobert to a red, and Solanke finished soon after. Dortmund created little before and after the dismissal, sliding to 12th and toward a play-off tie scenario.

Wrexham Concede Late as Leicester Snatch Point in Championship Draw

Wrexham
January 2026

Wrexham missed a chance to push toward the Championship playoff places after conceding a 90th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Leicester. Wrexham improved after halftime and scored on 62 minutes when O’Brien finished from close range after Stolarczyk could only push a cross into his path. Leicester offered little until a late free-kick was worked into the box and Vestergaard finished after Okoli’s knockdown.

Bayern Smash Leipzig 5-1 as Kane Leads Second-Half Rampage

Harry Kane
January 2026

Bayern overturned a 1-0 half-time deficit to win 5-1, with Kane scoring early in the turnaround and Bayern extending their unbeaten run. Gnabry equalised, Kane finished after an Olise pass, then Bayern piled on through Tah, Pavlovic and Olise as Leipzig collapsed in the second half, reinforcing Bayern’s dominance and Kane’s prolific scoring form.

Real Madrid Beat Levante 2-0 as Arbeloa Gets First League Win

Real Madrid
January 2026

Madrid won 2-0 after a flat first half, with Mbappe scoring a second-half penalty and Asencio adding a headed goal from a corner to secure the points. Arbeloa changed the flow by introducing Arda Guler for more midfield invention, increasing tempo and chance creation. Mbappe won and converted a penalty, then Madrid capitalised on a set piece, managing the game despite a few Levante counters.

Manchester United Shock Manchester City 2-0 in Carrick Home Return

Michael Carrick
January 2026

United beat City 2-0, with Mbeumo and Dorgu scoring after two first-half goals were disallowed for offside and a third was later ruled out by VAR. It was United’s first home win over City since January 2023. United pressed aggressively and controlled midfield through Casemiro, disrupting City’s build-up and limiting their rhythm. Fernandes carried transitions, setting up Mbeumo for the opener, then Cunha’s cross was turned in by Dorgu after weak defending, with United staying compact to close it out.


Greenwood Hits Hat-Trick as Marseille Cruise in Coupe de France

Mason Greenwood
January 2026

Greenwood scored a hat-trick and added an assist in a 9-0 win to send Marseille into the last 16, taking him to 19 goals this season. Marseille dominated a sixth-tier opponent; Greenwood’s recent form is highlighted with seven goals in five games, and he wore the captain’s armband in the second half.

Lacey Apologises After Petulant Red Card in FA Cup Loss

Shea Lacey
January 2026

Lacey apologised after being sent off in United’s 2-1 defeat, saying he “let everybody down” after two yellow cards in three minutes. He was booked for a late tackle, then received a second yellow for slamming the ball into the ground in frustration after a throw-in decision went against him, reducing United to 10 men.

Shea Lacey Sent Off as United Suffer Historic FA Cup Third-Round Loss

Shea Lacey
January 2026

United were knocked out by Brighton, with 18-year-old Lacey seeing the first red card of his senior career after a late second booking. Brighton led through Brajan Gruda and Welbeck before Sesko pulled one back; Lacey, already booked for a late tackle, earned a second yellow for petulantly bouncing the ball after a decision.

Olise and Luis Diaz Compared to Robben and Ribery After Bayern Rout

Michael Olise, Luis Diaz
January 2026

Bayern crushed Wolfsburg 8-1, with Olise and Diaz combining for five goal involvements and drawing comparisons to Robben and Ribery. Olise scored twice and assisted Diaz; Diaz scored, then assisted Olise. Bayern’s scoreline was boosted by two own goals, with Kane, Guerreiro, and Goretzka also scoring.

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