Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United head coach after an underwhelming 14 months in charge, with Darren Fletcher set to take over on an interim basis.

The 40-year-old’s appointment in November 2024 brought much hope and excitement to Old Trafford, with the highly-rated Sporting Lisbon coach succeeding Erik ten Hag on a deal until 2027.

But Amorim’s reign has seen more lows – and press conference soundbites – than highs, including overseeing a worst top-flight campaign in 51 years as United slumped home 15th in the Premier League.

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20-16: Solskjaer, Mourinho, Nagelsmann, Terzic, Tuchel

Rank

Manager

Odds

20

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

40/1

19

Jose Mourinho

40/1

18

Julian Nagelsmann

33/1

17

Edin Terzic

33/1

16

Thomas Tuchel

33/1

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has experienced guiding United through times of turmoil, but would feel like a step backwards at the second attempt, while Jose Mourinho represents a similar problem having already tried and failed to bring back the glory days at Old Trafford.

Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel are both in charge of major national sides as we approach a World Cup, so their appointments feel less likely than Edin Terzic, who is available having left Borussia Dortmund following a spell in which he won the DFB Pokal and reached a Champions League final.

15-11: Inzaghi, De Zerbi, Zidane, Howe, Pochettino

Rank

Manager

Odds

15

Simone Inzaghi

33/1

14

Roberto De Zerbi

33/1

13

Zinedine Zidane

28/1

12

Eddie Howe

25/1

11

Mauricio Pochettino

25/1

Simone Inzaghi may appreciate a return to elite level football having come so close to winning the Champions League with Inter last season, only to join Al Hilal in the summer.

Roberto De Zerbi wowed with his style of play at Brighton and his Marseille side sit third in Ligue 1, while Zinedine Zidane has not worked in management since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.

Eddie Howe has insisted he is happy at Newcastle but is under pressure following their up and down start to the season, but Mauricio Pochettino, like Tuchel and Nagelsmann, would take a lot of convincing with a World Cup coming up for the United States manager.

10-6: Silva, Carrick, McKenna, Iraola, Emery

Rank

Manager

Odds

10

Marco Silva

20/1

9

Michael Carrick

20/1

8

Kieran McKenna

20/1

7

Andoni Iraola

18/1

6

Unai Emery

16/1

Marco Silva continues to impress at Fulham, outplaying Liverpool in a recent 2-2 draw and guided the Cottagers away from relegation on a tight budget.

Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna both know United inside out and have impressed since stepping up to senior management, but they don’t boast the experience of Unai Emery.

Andoni Iraola is perhaps one of the most exciting but risky names on the list, with his Bournemouth side’s all-out attacking style very hit and miss in recent months.

5-1: Xavi, Southgate, Fletcher, Glasner, Maresca

Rank

Manager

Odds

5

Xavi Hernandez

12/1

4

Gareth Southgate

10/1

3

Darren Fletcher

5/1

2

Oliver Glasner

5/1

1

Enzo Maresca

7/2

Many have tried the decorated player-turned manager route before, and they don’t come much more decorated than Xavi Hernandez, who also won La Liga with Barcelona in 2022-23 as a manager.

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Gareth Southgate drew praise during his time with England for bringing back stability and the feel-good factor, something which is badly needed at United.

Darren Fletcher is perhaps the safest bet to take the permanent gig given he will gain experience in the interim role, but Oliver Glasner’s CV at Crystal Palace includes an incredible FA Cup win while Enzo Maresca was harshly treated at Chelsea and may have a point to prove.

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Remarkably, Tottenham Hotspur have finished 2025 with the knowledge that a win at Brentford on New Year’s Day will propel Thomas Frank’s side onto the edge of the ascendancy, two points away from fifth-place Chelsea.

This is curious to note. Spurs’ league form has been abject for much of the annual year, and this season, only twice have the Londoners won on home soil.

But it says something of Tottenham’s resilience and togetherness, and the fact that Frank now has a wonderful chance to use the financial backing that is coming his way and make impactful improvements in the January transfer window, with forwards being eyed.

Spurs looking to sign forwards in January

Change is afoot down N17, with ENIC Group having already agreed a £35m fee with Crystal Palace for the transfer of Welsh winger Brennan Johnson.

Though Johnson has flattered to deceive this season, starting only three times in the Premier League since August, he is still a talented and prolific winger. In May, he snatched the winning goal in the Europa League final against Manchester United.

A replacement must be signed, even with the Lilywhites in need of a centre-midfielder too.

And, according to Sport BILD, via Sport Witness, Tottenham and the Red Devils have been in direct contact with the agents of Said El Mala, who is enjoying a goal-laden breakout year in the Bundesliga with FC Köln.

The 19-year-old is a right-footed, left-sided winger, thus fitting the profile Spurs want. However, his employers know they are onto a winner, and have responded to interest by demanding at least £35m.

That gives him the same valuation as Palace-bound Johnson.

Why El Mala is a big Johnson upgrade

Football’s wheeler-dealing transfer scene rarely allows for smooth and straightforward business, but Johnson is closing on a move to Selhurst Park with minimal complications – though he must agree to the move himself – and that could pave the way for El Mala in a like-for-like switch.

The teenager is worth pursuing, in any case. This season, he has scored six goals in the Bundesliga, assisting two more. He has featured 15 times, starting six of those matches, and last year, he was on loan with Viktoria Köln in the third tier of German football.

Talent scout Jacek Kulig has hailed him for having a “huge future ahead”, already proving he has the physicality and tenacity to match his natural ability and eye for a goal. Sofascore show that he has won 3.4 duels on average per league outing this term.

Clearly, El Mala would mark an upgrade on this current version of Johnson, whose sharpness in the final third has been overwhelmed and discarded following some dismal underlying metrics, such as his accuracy and intent on the ball, losing 70% of his dribbles in the Premier League.

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As you can see below, El Mala is already outstripping the 24-year-old across numerous statistics, and while he has yet to make the jump over to the unforgiving English scene, his clinical edge, creativity and energy all point toward an exciting future.

El Mala vs Johnson (past 12 months)

Stats (per 90)

El Mala

Johnson

Goals scored

0.79

0.39

Assists

0.26

0.04

Shots taken

3.83

1.08

Shot-creating actions

4.09

1.59

Touches (att pen)

6.99

2.75

Pass completion (%)

65.3

67.4

Progressive passes

1.19

2.19

Progressive carries

3.43

1.98

Successful take-ons

2.77

0.73

Ball recoveries

2.90

2.62

Tackles + interceptions

1.98

1.72

Data via FBref

The difference in ball-carrying success is astronomical – especially when considering successful take-ons, a good marker for fleetness and technical control. Johnson is an able dribbler, but he doesn’t apply his skills anywhere near consistently enough.

In fact, El Mala’s success in this regard has seen data analyst Spencer Mossman describe him as “the most direct winger in Europe”, someone who could replace Johnson and produce more goods.

Spurs need a left-sided forward, especially after selling Heung-min Son to LAFC during the summer. El Mala could be the perfect addition, one for the future and one who could surpass Johnson from the get-go.

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Everton manager Frank Lampard has made it quite clear that he will offer ‘fresh slates’ to some of his players who have endured a torrid run-of-form over recent months – including new signing Dele Alli.

The former Tottenham man is yet to register a goal or assist since moving to Everton, but the faith shown in him by his new boss is a significant sign that everyone will be getting their chance to impress.

Alex Iwobi is one player who is showing signs of revival already since Lampard’s appointment, having started the last three games despite not playing a minute of club football since mid-December before.

After impressing at home to Leeds just over two weeks ago, the £34m Nigeria international, who has regularly been branded as one of Everton’s ‘worst purchases’ in recent years, was trusted to start against Southampton and then at home to Manchester City on Saturday.

Despite being on the losing team, the overall Everton performance was encouraging – as was Iwobi’s, who completed 76% of his passes against Pep Guardiola’s high-pressing side, as well as creating one big chance.

The 25-year-old also caught the eye when he breezed past one of the best defenders in the world, Joao Cancelo, with strength and pace before winning his team a corner.

His work rate and defensive efforts were also impressive, as he completed more tackles than teammates Jonjoe Kenny, Michael Keane and Mason Holgate combined, as well as making one key interception and clearance to help keep Everton in with a chance.

For a player who has come under intense criticism from his own fans, being regularly called ‘awful’ and a ‘mistake’ of a transfer from critics, it is commendable to see him apply himself in the best possible way and attempt to turn his career in Merseyside around under his new boss.

He has gone from an “embarrassing” player in the words of the Liverpool Echo’s David Prentice, to someone now beginning to show more promising signs.

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While it is clear that we still have not seen anywhere near the best of Iwobi in a Toffees shirt, it’s certain that his attitude looks to be changing, and fans should get behind him over the next few weeks if he continues to work as hard as he has been since the turn of the year.

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According to reports in Spain, Liverpool, and by extension owners Fenway Sports Group, have now seemingly set their sights on Villarreal sensation Yeremy Pino.

The Lowdown: Klopp eyeing fresh summer faces?

Despite the signing of £37 million star Luis Diaz from FC Porto in January, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has still been tipped to bolster his options with major moves in the summer.

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Indeed, Lille star Jonathan David is apparently one player attracting interest from Klopp and the club as new attackers are reportedly eyed at Anfield.

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is another forward Liverpool are ‘ready to attack’ for, according to recent claims, with news emerging on another in Villarreal’s sensational young winger Pino.

The Latest: FSG ‘prepare’ offer…

As per Spanish source Fichajes, Liverpool and FSG now want the dazzling 19-year-old winger, but face a fight from Premier League title rivals Manchester City.

It is also believed that both the Merseyside giants and City already ‘prepare their respective offers’ to sign Pino with the talented teenager now ‘having the opportunity to head to England’.

The Verdict: Exciting claim…

Already capped twice by Spain, the La Liga starlet is one of the most exciting players in Europe right now.

It’s little wonder his club, who recently agreed a contract extension with Pino until June 2027, have now slapped a sky high €80 million release clause (£66.6m) on his head ahead of the summer window.

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As Liverpool ready a bid to sign him, it will certainly be interesting whether FSG pay the fee outright or attempt to whittle down that price in possible negotiations.

Scoring four goals in one game against Espanyol on Sunday, Pino has already been described as a ‘top level’ player by reporter Fabrizio Romano and one who could be worth the investment at Liverpool.

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Tottenham winger Lucas Moura is set to be available for Antonio Conte against Everton tomorrow night, Alasdair Gold has reported.

The Lowdown: Bentancur available

Conte has been without a number of first-team players in recent weeks, with the likes of Oliver Skipp and Japhet Tanganga still sidelined.

January signing Rodrigo Bentancur went off injured in the defeat to Burnley and hasn’t featured since, but he is set to make a return to the matchday squad against Frank Lampard’s side tomorrow.

Moura, who former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho hailed as a ‘team player’, missed the win at Leeds and defeat to Middlesbrough due to a dead leg, but he too looks set to be available for the visit of the Toffees.

The Latest: Moura also good to go…

Football.London’s Spurs correspondent Gold relayed comments from Conte in his pre-match press conference on Friday.

He confirmed that Bentancur and Moura are both available against the Toffees, simply stating: “Bentancur is available and the same for Lucas Moura. Skipp and Tanganga still not available.”

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The Verdict: Huge boost

Conte has relied on Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski up front while Moura has been out, with Steven Bergwijn the only senior attacking option on the bench with the Brazilian sidelined.

Therefore, having the 29-year-old back around the squad will come as a huge boost as Spurs look to get back to winning ways after their FA Cup exit. With him being the squad’s fourth-best performer this season as per WhoScored, the Italian will no doubt be pleased to have him back to face Everton.

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You’d expect that Moura will feature in some capacity on Monday, with Tottenham knowing that this month is crucial in regards to their hopes of a top-four finish.

In other news: Conte personally green-lights new ‘real star’ target who Spurs could sign for just £21m, find out more here.

West Ham United have been dealt a huge blow ahead of their upcoming Europa League round of 16 clash.

What’s the latest?

That’s according to a report by Spanish media outlet Diario de Sevilla, who claim that, after missing Sevilla’s last two fixtures due to a muscle injury, Anthony Martial could now be in line for a return to action against David Moyes’ side on Thursday.

Speaking about the current state of the Sevilla squad, the club’s director of football, Monchi, said: “I am optimistic that between now and Thursday some of them can recover. And before the break, almost all of them.”

Moyes will be fuming

While Martial has endured something of a turbulent start to life in Spain following his loan move from Manchester United in the January transfer window – scoring one goal and registering one assist over his four appearances for Los Nervionenses before picking up an injury – should the 26-year-old indeed make it back in time for Thursday, it will undoubtedly be an outcome that will leave David Moyes fuming.

Indeed, the France international has proven to be something of a rather large thorn in West Ham’s side since his move to the Premier League back in 2015, scoring six goals – the second-most he has managed against any side – and registering five assists – the most he has provided against any team – over his 13 appearances against the East Londoners.

As such, while the current Hammers side are certainly a much better outfit than the ones Martial will have faced throughout the vast majority of his six and a half year spell at Old Trafford, the return of the £28.8m-rated forward will nevertheless come as a huge blow to West Ham’s chances of leaving the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium will a positive result on Thursday – something that is sure to have Moyes concerned in his pre-match planning.

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In other news: West Ham dealt yet another huge injury blow ahead of Sevilla, Moyes will be devastated

Taking to Twitter, reliable journalist Christian Falk of Bild has just shared a major behind-the-scenes Mohamed Salah update for Liverpool supporters.

The Lowdown: Salah blow…

As reported by reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano, talks over a new deal for Liverpool’s superstar broke down recently with negotiations over fresh terms now at a stand-still.

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Salah is out of contract in 2023 as things stand, putting Fenway Sports Group under a degree of pressure to either extend his current deal or contemplate selling the Egyptian while they still can.

The latter seems quite out of the question but reports have recently suggested that Salah hasn’t totally ruled out the idea of departing Anfield.

Sharing news on the 29-year-old’s exit stance amid his contractual stand-off, Falk has some big news for Reds.

The Latest: Liverpool handed Salah boost…

According to Falk, Salah has personally told colleagues in the Liverpool dressing room that he would like to remain on Merseyside.

“TRUE,” the big-name reporter exclaimed on Twitter.

“In the dressing room (at Arsenal) Mohamed Salah told colleagues that he would like to stay at LFC.”

The Verdict: Big boost…

Given Salah’s stance, it appears the ball is firmly in Liverpool’s court, with FSG and co now potentially needing to table much-improved terms.

Jurgen Klopp may well be boosted by his winger’s stance of preferably staying at Anfield, especially taking into account just how crucial Salah is to this Liverpool team.

The Egyptian mega star stands out as the Reds’ most potent attacking threat, racking up the most goals and assists combined by far under Klopp in the Premier League (20G, 10A).

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He also takes the most shots at goal with a huge 4.3 attempts per match, all while averaging the highest overall match rating out of any Liverpool player (WhoScored).

Keeping Salah is absolutely crucial and this update may well come as an encouraging one.

In other news: Liverpool officials make FSG transfer demand as door now opens for Klopp to sign ‘unplayable’ attacker, find out more here.

Everton have made a number of transfer mistakes over the years since Farhad Moshiri took ownership at Goodison Park and their latest howler could be on his way out of the club sooner rather than later if reports are to be believed.

Dele Alli joined Everton in January on Deadline Day as one of Frank Lampard’s last minute signings brought in to work alongside the new manager to inspire a turnaround for the club after falling into a relegation battle this season, however the ex-Tottenham Hotspur star has failed to make an impact so far.

The 22.5m-rated flop who was branded “lazy” by former manager Jose Mourinho, has struggled to win a place in the Everton team since he joined almost three months ago, and is yet to start a game for the Toffees.

However, he has made six appearances playing 169 minutes so far, with Lampard offering him the opportunity to make a good impression and impact, but hasn’t achieved that in his game time, with no goal contributions and the team has lost all but one game Alli has been involved in so far.

Despite signing a two and a half year permanent deal with Everton, TeamTalk are now reporting that the deal could be cut short for the attacking midfielder, with the 25 year old reportedly told that he is not good enough to start from Everton and that his career could be in jeopardy if he doesn’t change his attitude.

Moshiri could save £10m this summer by axing Alli, as part of the deal required the Englishman to make 20 appearances for Everton before the club would be required to make any payment to the Lilywhites, with a reported instalment plan in place worth up to £40m, but if the reports are true and the player’s time at Goodison Park is cut short, then this could save the club millions ahead of the summer transfer window.

Everton are currently in a particularly vulnerable position despite beating Newcastle United last week in an explosive 1-0 victory at Goodison Park, the side are still unstable just three points safe from the drop zone and still in 17th in the Premier League table.

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With that being said, Frank Lampard cannot afford to take any risks or leave room for error, which further reflects in Alli’s lack of selection as the Toffees boss obviously doesn’t feel the player is trustworthy enough to make a positive impact in the team as they fight for their place in top flight football for next season.

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Sky Sports co-commentator Andy Hinchcliffe was full of praise for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice during the Hammers’ 2-1 victory against Everton on Sunday afternoon. 

The lowdown: Ever rising stock

The 23-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence over the last two seasons and has quickly become one of the first names on the team-sheet for both club and country.

Despite failing to make the headlines thanks to Aaron Cresswell’s stunning strike and the goalscoring return of Jarrod Bowen, the man recently heralded as a £150million player was at the heart of yet another workmanlike victory for David Moyes’ side.

As per Sofascore, the midfield enforcer enjoyed 95 touches, blocked two shots on goal and completed an outstanding 77/82 passes (94%%) in a 7.20/10-rated outing.

The latest: Praise from Hinchcliffe

Speaking during Sky Sports’ live coverage at the London Stadium, ex-Everton man Hinchcliffe was full of praise for Rice: “Such an important player. He provides that screen in front of the West Ham backline and gets back in time and time again. He reads the game so effectively.”

That reading of the game was evident in the performance against the Toffees as the 29-cap England ace completed three interceptions during 90 minutes (Sofascore) to help the hosts towards three points.

The verdict: Colossus

Even in light of the eye-watering valuations being branded about, Rice continues to justify the plaudits with each passing display.

Seemingly capable of taking each and every game in his giant stride, the £67.5million-valued star has blossomed as a player under the tutelage of Moyes in east London and so far this season has added eight direct goal contributions to an already well-rounded game (Transfermarkt).

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With the dominant Englishman in this kind of form, West Ham supporters may feel a tilt at the Premier League top four and possible Europa League glory is not beyond the realms of possibility.

In other news, West Ham suspends fresh contract talks with star player. Find out who it is here.

Rangers have been hit with a major Old Firm setback over Ibrox centre-forward Alfredo Morelos…

Huge blow

The Daily Record have published an image shared on social media of the Colombian striker leaving an airport on crutches this week.

It remains to be seen how serious the blow is, with the publication claiming that it could even end his season as he is set to see a specialist.

Fuming

Gio van Bronckhorst will be fuming with this news for multiple reasons.

Morelos went away with his country in January and was forced to miss the 3-0 defeat to Celtic at Parkhead, despite not playing a single minute of football during that international break. This meant that Rangers suffered badly in his absence, whilst Colombia gained no benefit themselves as they opted against giving him another cap.

Therefore, Van Bronckhorst will surely have been frustrated by the 25-year-old’s call-up for the March international break in case a similar situation played out and Morelos came back with his confidence knocked.

Instead, he has come back with a potentially season-ending injury, which will leave the head coach infuriated and ruing international breaks. The striker looks set to miss the clash with the Hoops on Sunday at Ibrox, at the very least, and this is a huge blow for the Gers as he is their go-to man at the top of the pitch.

Morelos has scored 11 goals in the Premiership this season, four more than any other Rangers player, and has also provided seven assists – a tally that only James Tavernier can beat. They will no doubt miss his quality in the final third in what could be a decisive game at the top of the table, with Celtic currently three points clear of the Gers heading into the match.

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Van Bronckhorst will also be fuming as this blow could mean that Morelos is out for a number of important games across multiple competitions. Rangers face Portuguese outfit Braga in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final next Thursday and could now be without the striker for that match.

In Europe this season, Morelos has averaged an excellent SofaScore rating of 7.13. He has scored four goals in eight starts and will be a huge miss if he is out for next week’s clash, which is why the Gers boss will be sweating on his fitness in the coming days as the club look to find out how long the 25-year-old will be ruled out of action.

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