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Michael Carrick was just the latest fall guy for Manchester United’s dysfunctional hierarchy | Jamie Jackson (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

Disastrous decisions and confused appointments have been a constant theme at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013

‘Pregnancy does not mean game over’: meet the footballers challenging the myths | Moving the Goalposts (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

Claire Emslie and Emma Kelly are among those taking advantage of new research and guidelines for pregnant players

Pollock starts as England ring 10 changes for Japan clash (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Henry Pollock, Max Ojomoh and Will Joseph will all start for England in Saturday's Nations Championship Test vs Japan as part of 10 changes.

Remarkable Rangers role of Ben Godfrey revealed as Derek McInnes details 'cup final' attitude to bounce game (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

The Atalanta loanee has played just 47 minutes from the bench since returning from injury in August

Man Utd immediately announce three more exits after Michael Carrick as INEOS hit with £5m bill (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick's sacking in a statement on Thursday following a disastrous start to the season, but he is not the only one leaving the club

Spain boss denies Lamine Yamal gets 'special privileges' (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente denies claims Lamine Yamal received "special privileges" after being allowed to join the national team later than the rest of the squad.

Harry Kane details what surprised him about Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly during private chat (opens football.london in a new tab)

Harry Kane has been speaking about England's stars of the future, including Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly

Six matches that defined Carrick's Man Utd tenure (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

BBC Sport looks back at the six Premier League matches that defined the highs and lows of Michael Carrick's 10-month spell in charge of Manchester United.

Mauricio Pochettino's worrying record shows things could get worse at Man Utd (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Mauricio Pochettino is set to return to the Premier League as the new manager of Manchester United following the club's decision to sack Michael Carrick

James Penrice accused of 'practicing' Rangers penalty reaction as ex ref explains why VAR couldn't intervene (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

The wing-back was involved in a controversial flashpoint that saw St Mirren punished last weekend

‘Second ball’ may be a Sunday league mantra but Yates showed its top-flight relevance (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

Midfielder’s old-school attributes came to the fore during Nottingham Forest’s win against Manchester City

'I have a chance' - Chacarra hopeful of holding off McIlroy in Race to Dubai (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Racing Bulls confirm 2027 line-up (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Racing Bulls have confirmed Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will be retained for the 2027 Formula 1 season.

What does a Pochettino team look like? (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal to become Manchester United manager following Michael Carrick's sacking, so what can supporters actually expect on the pitch?

Moises Caicedo makes honest injury admission in concerning statement for Chelsea (opens football.london in a new tab)

Moises Caicedo has been speaking to Ecuadorian press regarding his injury troubles for Chelsea in the early parts of the season and his current level of fitness

Tottenham encounter Will Lankshear nightmare scenario as transfer priority becomes obvious (opens football.london in a new tab)

Will Lankshear has established himself as one of the most promising young strikers in the country since leaving Tottenham Hotspur to join Middlesbrough.

Rangers-linked ace forced to ‘alert security’ amid transfer tensions as January interest builds in hitman (opens The Scotsman in a new tab)

Rangers reported target forced into drastic action as fans vent fury over transfer talk.

Beirne captains strong Ireland selection vs Fiji as Gibson-Park returns (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Tadhg Beirne will captain a strong Ireland selection vs Fiji in the Nations Championship on Saturday, despite head coach Andy Farrell making seven changes.

8 moments that led to Michael Carrick sacking and turned Man Utd dream into a nightmare (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Michael Carrick has been sacked by Manchester United, with Red Devil bosses forced to take action less than six months after hiring the former midfielder as their permanent manager

Viktor Gyokeres called 'chubby' by team-mates as Arsenal star ridiculed on international duty (opens football.london in a new tab)

Viktor Gyokeres' Sweden team-mates have a new nickname for him and the Arsenal star is not a fan

The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?

'Overwhelming' - Record-breaker Kane celebrates 'amazing' Wembley night (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Harry Kane says the reaction to his Ballon d'Or win and record appearance for England has been "overwhelming".

Where Celtic, Rangers and the rest of the Premiership rank for starting Scots amid Sebastien Pocognoli identity fears (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

The Belgian boss has urged clubs to play more homegrown talent with the SFA already throwing the focus on youth talent

Rangers contracts 26/27: Here are all 9 players out of contract at Ibrox in the summer (opens The Scotsman in a new tab)

Here are all 9 Rangers players who will see their current deal run out at Ibrox in summer 2027.