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Jack Grealish Facing Months Out With Suspected Foot Stress Fracture at Everton

Jack Grealish
January 2026

Reports say Grealish has a suspected stress fracture in his foot that could sideline him for months, threatening his season momentum and World Cup plans. He is expected to see a specialist to confirm severity. The setback could hurt his case for Tuchel’s England squad and complicate Everton’s potential permanent move, despite a productive loan spell of two goals and six assists in 22 appearances.

Howard Webb Backs Dalot Yellow Card in Manchester Derby, Rejects Red Calls

Howard Webb
January 2026

Webb said officials were correct to book Dalot rather than send him off for a studs-up challenge on Doku that sparked debate. Webb argued the contact was brief and glancing and lacked the speed and intensity typical of serious-foul-play reds, warning that slow motion and freeze frames exaggerate force and distort real-time assessment that referees and VAR must prioritise.

Mainoo Reportedly Stays Put After Carrick Restores Role

Kobbie Mainoo
January 2026

Mainoo is reportedly no longer considering a January exit after starting under Carrick, following a period of reduced minutes under Amorim. Amorim insisted he picked “best players” and Mainoo was used sparingly, but Carrick started him in his first match and the derby win is now framed as a turning point that cools short-term transfer talk.

Evra Mocks Cherki After Derby Comments Backfire in United Loss

Rayan Cherki
January 2026

Evra called out Cherki for disrespecting United after Cherki’s earlier quote about wanting to “kill” United resurfaced following City’s derby defeat. Cherki started on the bench and came on at half-time, but had no meaningful impact as United controlled the game; Evra posted a pointed response online, tying the loss to Cherki’s pre-match bravado.

Guehi Flight Drama as Man City Move Nears, Glasner Anger Continu

Marc Guehi
January 2026

Reports say Guehi’s private jet aborted a Manchester landing before touching down safely as he travelled to complete a £20 million move, with the timing adding to Glasner’s public frustration. The aborted landing was attributed to runway disruption, and the transfer was framed as Palace avoiding losing Guehi for free in summer; Glasner said he learned of the sale shortly before a match and criticised the club’s handling.

Lisandro Martinez Challenges Scholes and Butt to Say It Face-to-Face

Lisandro Martinez
January 2026

Martinez invited Scholes and Butt to confront him directly after they questioned his ability to handle Haaland, with Martinez responding that criticism is easy on television but different in person. Pre-match comments suggested Haaland would overpower Martinez, but United’s defence held firm in a derby win; Martinez used the outcome as leverage to dismiss the talk and emphasise focusing on performances.

Palace Decide Glasner Stays Until Summer Despite Boardroom Friction

Oliver Glasner
January 2026

Palace leadership moved to calm sack talk and keep Glasner through the end of his contract, despite his public criticism of the club after losing key players and enduring a long winless run. Glasner described the squad as abandoned after Guehi’s sale and transfer noise around Mateta, and the chairman held talks before deciding continuity was preferred; Palace still involved Glasner in January business and expect a turnaround.

Glasner Blasts Palace Board as Guehi City Deal Sparks Fury

Oliver Glasner
January 2026

Glasner publicly attacked Palace’s board after news of a deal to sell captain Guehi to City emerged just before a match, describing the squad as abandoned and hinting at deeper frustration ahead of his own exit at season end. With limited squad availability and ongoing uncertainty, the timing of the Guehi sale became the flashpoint, and Glasner used post-match comments to defend players and condemn the lack of support, with further departures also being discussed around the club.

Keane Plays Down Carrick Full-Time Talk After Derby Win

Roy Keane
January 2026

Keane dismissed suggestions Carrick should get the job permanently, echoing Neville’s view that United must hire an experienced long-term manager in the summer even if results improve under the interim spell. The debate was reignited by the derby win and Sturridge floating Carrick as a candidate, but Keane and Neville framed it as a short-term uplift that should not override a planned summer search, while Carrick focused on simplified prep and emotional control as reasons the performance clicked.

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.


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