Rayan Cherki shines as Man City beat Brentford to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals A deflected Savinho strike killed off the contest midway through the second half. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Ruben Amorim: Man Utd getting closer to club’s tradition of attacking football United poured forward in the opening 45 minutes, having 17 attempts at goal and a non-penalty xG of 2.49 at the break The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Ruben Amorim rues missed chances after Man Utd’s thrilling draw with Bournemouth United had 12 attempts at goal before Bournemouth finally mustered their first in the 29th minute. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
Man United’s next task is clear as dramatic intervention leads to game of the season Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth: Ruben Amorim’s shift in formation brought his team’s best attacking display in months – the problem was at the other end, and that his side still cannot win games The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
Mohamed Salah should stay at Liverpool for ‘great big send-off’, Jamie Carragher says Carragher urged the Liverpool forward to set aside his differences with Arne Slot The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
Ruben Amorim accepts criticism from former players over Kobbie Mainoo handling Paul Scholes does not believe Amorim is “the right man” for the club. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025
The five unanswered questions left after Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool return The Egyptian returned to action against Brighton but his future at Anfield remains uncertain as he heads to the Africa Cup of Nations The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025
Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah’s future is not an issue after forward’s return Salah came off the bench against Brighton. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025
Mohamed Salah returns from the bench as Hugo Ekitike scores twice for Liverpool Brighton were brushed aside. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025
Mark Selby holds off Judd Trump fightback to win UK Championship Selby showed flashes of his old self as he won his first ‘triple crown’ title since 2021 against the world number one The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Pep Guardiola hails ‘exceptional’ Rayan Cherki after starring role for Man City The Frenchman supplied a sublime rabona cross for Phil Foden to score. The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025
Pep Guardiola hopes Manchester City have learnt lessons from Fulham scare City were coasting 5-1 at Craven Cottage in midweek but ended up holding on for a 5-4 victory. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Kobbie Mainoo ‘being ruined’ by Ruben Amorim treatment, says Paul Scholes Mainoo is still waiting for his first Premier League start of the season. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Matheus Cunha coping well with ‘different pressure’ at Man Utd – Ruben Amorim The Brazilian has scored just once in 11 appearances, compared to the 15 Premier League goals and six assists he got for Wolves last term. The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 Matheus Cunha has ‘levels to go’, says Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim Brazil international is set to return from injury against Wolves on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 Emotional Scott Donaldson causes huge UK Championship shock after father’s death Donaldson was in tears as he entered the arena to one of his dad’s favourite songs and then claimed a gritty 6-1 win over former world No 1 Mark Allen
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Pep Guardiola feels no need to speak to Gianluigi Donnarumma about yellow cards The Italy goalkeeper is already just one caution away from a ban after collecting the fourth yellow card of his short City career against Leeds.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025 I’m one of the leaders – Phil Foden ready to shoulder responsibility at Man City The England international inspired City to a last-gasp win over Leeds.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025 Why defeat to Manchester City could unlock key to saving Leeds’ season Leeds now have seven defeats in eight but a change of tactics against Man City came very close to reaping rewards
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Pep Guardiola: Manchester City did not try in defeat to Bayer Leverkusen The City manager paid the price for making 10 changes to his starting line-up as the German side won 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Pep Guardiola got his maths wrong and it could cost Man City in Champions League Manchester City’s second string lost to Bayer Leverkusen and it has left their chances of automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout stages needlessly in peril
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025 Man United star issues rallying cry after ‘really bad’ Everton loss Manchester United were beaten 1-0 by Everton on Monday despite playing the majority of the match against 10 men
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Enzo Maresca pleased to see Chelsea negotiate ‘tricky’ game after Burnley win Goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez gave Chelsea a 2-0 victory at Turf Moor.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Luke Humphries vows to chase down Luke Littler and says how he plans to do it Humphries and Littler have met in six major finals over the last two years – winning three each.
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025 Luke Littler celebrates world number one status by retaining Grand Slam of Darts The 18-year-old became just the fourth man to defend the title in Wolverhampton.