Matchday & Results

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.

Semenyo Impresses on City Debut as Exeter Thrashed 10-1, Teammates Praise Fit

Antoine Semenyo
January 2026

Semenyo delivered a goal and an assist in City’s 10-1 win, earning strong reviews for adapting quickly to Guardiola’s system. He assisted Lewis with a cross and then scored himself, capping a rapid week that included a final Bournemouth appearance. With Guardiola serving a touchline ban, Lijnders highlighted Semenyo’s pressing, direct running, and ability to slot into City’s style.

Van de Ven Defends Spurs-Villa Fracas but Demands Full-Game Intensity

Micky van de Ven
January 2026

Spurs lost 2-1 to Villa and tempers flared late; van de Ven backed teammates’ reaction but warned the team cannot only show fight when trailing. Spurs went 2-0 down before half-time, improved after the break and scored through Wilson Odobert, then tensions rose after Villa celebrations. Van de Ven said Spurs must bring second-half intensity from kickoff to fix inconsistency.

Hato Praises Rosenior After Chelsea Smash Charlton 5-1 in FA Cup Debut

Jorrel Hato
January 2026

Chelsea won 5-1 at Charlton, with Hato scoring his first Chelsea goal and saying Rosenior’s style suits the squad after a short prep window. Hato struck just before half-time, then Chelsea pulled away after the break with goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto, and Enzo Fernandez, following multiple tactical meetings to absorb Rosenior’s ideas.

Guehi Faces Palace Fans After FA Cup Holder Shock Loss to Sixth-Tier Macclesfield

Marc Guehi
January 2026

Palace, last season’s FA Cup winners, were dumped out 2-1 by sixth-tier Macclesfield, then Guehi approached angry travelling fans while Glasner said he had no explanation. Macclesfield led through Paul Dawson’s header, doubled it via Isaac Buckley-Ricketts, and survived a late scare after Yeremy Pino’s 90th-minute free-kick. Palace’s half-time triple change failed to complete the comeback.

Man United Fans Angry Kyle Walker Avoided Red Card After Stamp Claim

Kyle Walker
January 2026

United supporters want action after Walker appeared to stamp on Dorgu during the 2-2 draw at Turf Moor, with no red card shown. The flashpoint came late in the match as United also complained about a disallowed Martinez goal. Fans argue VAR should have reviewed the stamp and are calling for FA intervention.

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