English Premier League

English Premier League

Fletcher, taking charge of his first ever game as a senior manager, fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation, going completely against Amorim's previous 3-4-2-1 that the Portuguese was wedded to. He started Senne Lammens in net, although deputy Altay Bayindir could get a look-in for this game. Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw were at full-back, with natural left wing-back Patrick Dorgu in a more advanced position off the left flank.

QPR said the 22-year-old has signed a "long-term" contract with the club but have not disclosed the exact length of the deal. Former Peterborough defender Edwards scored twice in 22 appearances during a loan spell with QPR in the second half of last season. Edwards has played 14 times in league and cup for Southampton this season, but has not featured for the Saints since 6 December.

Despite all the questions I'm getting on Enzo Maresca and Manchester United he's been linked in Italy with a potential role at Manchester United. At the moment guys, what I'm told is that Manchester City are interested in Enzo Maresca for the future. As I always told you, it's not something imminent. It's not something guaranteed. It's something for the future if Enzo Maresca will be available as a manager when Pep Guardiola decides to leave. But Pep has not decided anything at this stage.

Mathys Tel only completed a permanent move to Tottenham Hotspur last summer, but could already have one foot out of the door. Tottenham signed Tel up from Bayern Munich for a reported 30m last June after a promising loan spell with Ange Postecoglou's side. However, signs quickly emerged that new gaffer Thomas Frank was not quite so much of an admirer following his arrival from Brentford just a few days before Tel's permanent signing was confirmed.

Aston Villa still have a way to go if they want to make good on their bid to bring Conor Gallagher to the club this month. The former Chelsea captain made a move to Atletico Madrid in 2024 and Unai Emery is said to be keen on a move to bring him back to the Premier League. Gallagher appeared in every game in all competitions for Diego Simeone's side this season - but most of his league outings have been from the bench.

The remaining 32 teams in the 2025/26 FA Cup will discover their fate in the fourth round when the draw is made by two former winners of the competition. Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole will decide the ties as a host of Premier League clubs aim to take another step towards this season's final. Liverpool legend Gerrard triumphed with Liverpool in 2001 and 2006, with Cole lifting the trophy as a Chelsea midfielder in 2007 and 2010.

Fermin Lopez was a major transfer target for Chelsea during the summer transfer window, with the Blues making great efforts to lure the young midfielder away from FC Barcelona. In the end, however, the La Masia graduate decided to stay put at the club, snubbing the Premier League heavyweights' overtures. Barça, for their part, also had no intention of parting ways with the 22-year-old Spaniard, who has become a key player for Hansi Flick.

Crystal Palace are interested in signing the Genk defender, Zakaria El Ouahdi. Nathaniel Clyne and Daniel Munoz are currently on the sidelines with injuries, and Crystal Palace need more quality in the right-back department. As per the Standard, they want to sign the Moroccan full-back. Zakaria El Ouahdi would be a useful addition The 24-year-old has done quite well for the Belgian outfit, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition.

Two Premier League clubs who will be looking to extend on their respective FA Cup adventures, Newcastle will welcome Bournemouth to St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon. Producing what was a stunning stoppage-time comeback against Leeds earlier in the week, Eddie Howe's men have enjoyed an impressive flurry on either side of opening the New Year and they will be hoping to make another statement here.

Another pivotal weekend of action in the Scottish Premiership awaits, with permutations at the top and bottom of the division. On Saturday, Celtic host Dundee United in their first match since Wilfried Nancy's sacking, in-form Hibernian take on high-flying Motherwell, the league's bottom two sides go head-to-head as Livingston face Kilmarnock, while St Mirren welcome Falkirk to Paisley. League-leaders Hearts go to Dundee on Sunday, before Aberdeen and Rangers meet for the second time in six days.

Bayern insider Christian Falk and CFBI journalist Farrell Keeling react to the Bundesliga champions' 5-0 warm-up win over RB Salzburg and all the latest transfer news from Munich. Lennart Karl was particularly impressive with two goals and an assist registered in the second half of action in Austria. However, the German prodigy unfortunately attracted the wrong headlines in Munich after some ill-advised comments about Real Madrid during a fan club visit. The Lennart Karl and Real Madrid question, Yan Diomande's future & Harry Kane contract

Image source, Getty Images Former Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield is in talks to become the new manager of Championship side Oxford United. The 41-year-old is the clear favourite to take over from Gary Rowett, who was sacked before Christmas, reports BBC Radio Oxford. Craig Short will remain in interim charge for the FA Cup third round tie at MK Dons on Friday evening (19:30 GMT).