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The English Premier League is the top division of football in England. Set up in 1992 as a breakaway from the Football League, it is now the richest and most-watched football league in the world.
Michael Carrick arrives at Manchester United’s Trafford Training Centre in Carrington, England, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Michael Carrick

Ex-Man Utd star Michael Carrick agrees to take charge of club until end of season

Interim manager replaces Ruben Amorim and faces immediate baptism of fire with first match against rivals Manchester City on Saturday.

Macclesfield score greatest FA Cup upset, Man City hit Exeter for 10

Uefa

Strasbourg latest victims of multi-club system, as Chelsea take Rosenior

Chelsea confirm Liam Rosenior as new head coach, with 6-year contract

The 41-year-old, who succeeds Enzo Maresca, has never managed a Premier League club but has been praised for work at France’s Strasbourg.

Liam Rosenior left French club Strasbourg on Tuesday to take over at English Premier League side Chelsea. Photo: AFP
Scott O’Neil

What’s the next move on the Premier League’s managerial merry-go-round?

Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim tested the patience of their clubs’ hierarchy, while Wilfried Nancy looked out of his depth from the start.

Man United sack Amorim after 14 months in charge, call it ‘right time’ for change

Darren Fletcher to take charge of first team for Wednesday’s game against Burnley.

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Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca just days before Manchester City clash

Enzo Maresca has left the club after team won just one of their past seven Premier League matches.

Chelsea have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca. Photo: Reuters
Mikel Arteta

Ruthless Arsenal end year on top, eye first Premier League title in 22 years

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta tells title rivals ‘we know what we want’ after 4-1 hammering of Aston Villa.

Hillsborough disaster report says 12 UK police officers would have faced charges

Police initially tried to blame Liverpool fans after 97 died in UK’s worst stadium crush, with some officers amending statements.

China-Japan relations

Chinese fans lambast EPL club Brighton over Mitoma’s Imperial Japan soldier post

English Premier League side apologises after social media post showing Japanese winger holding image of WWII soldier while posing with fan.

Chinese fans have called for Brighton to sack their winger Kaoru Mitoma (left), seen here in English Premier League action against Arsenal last season. Photo: EPA-EFE
Pep Guardiola

Liverpool perfect opponents for 1,000th game as boss, says Man City’s Guardiola

Defending league champions have been his ‘biggest rival’ in England, says Spaniard regarded as one of the best coaches of all time.

Pep Guardiola (right) has won only seven of his 24 meetings against Liverpool, losing 10, including home and away last season as side led by Arne Slot (left) dethroned Manchester City. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Arise, Sir David: UK football star Beckham knighted by King Charles

The 50-year-old was honoured for his services to sport and charity, having partnered with Unicef for two decades.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Manchester United and Liverpool old boys toil in Hong Kong as fans stay away

Thousands of empty seats for Red on Red match at Kai Tak Stadium game between sides captained by Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard.

Michael Carrick

Man United icon Carrick ponders management future ahead of Hong Kong match

Five-time Premier League winner to play in Rio Ferdinand 11 against side led by Steven Gerrard at Kai Tak Stadium.

John Arne Riise (left) and Michael Carrick will face off at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Kai Tak Sports Park

Ferdinand driven by pride, giving back, beer in United v Liverpool old boys clash

Rio Ferdinand will skipper Manchester United legends against ex-Liverpool stars led by Steven Gerrard in match at Kai Tak Stadium.

Rio Ferdinand speaking on stage at last month’s World Football Summit in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Kai Tak Sports Park

England’s golden generation were ‘egotistical losers’, Steven Gerrard says

Former Liverpool captain says big things never happened because team could not connect and he hated being in England camp.

West Ham sack Potter, ex-Forest boss Nuno tipped to take over before Everton clash

Premier League club axe Graham Potter after only nine months with team struggling at bottom of table.

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AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League: ex-EPL players set to star as new season starts

Darwin Nunez the new face as Saudi clubs look likely to dominate again, while ex-England star Jesse Lingard flies flag for the east.

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has joined Riyadh’s Al-Hilal, the most successful club in Asian Champions League history with four titles. Photo: Reuters

Rio Ferdinand urges United to ‘become killers’, backs beleaguered boss Amorim

Old Trafford legend tells the Post why his old club must stick with Portuguese boss, says Rangnick warning hangs over club.

German Bundesliga

Leverkusen sack ex-Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag after 2 league matches

The Dutchman, who was fired by the English club in October, now has the record of being the coach fired earliest in a Bundesliga season.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Gerrard and Ferdinand to go where Ronaldo could not tread in Hong Kong clash

Teams of ex-Manchester United and Liverpool players led by Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand set for Kai Tak Stadium clash on October 18.

Rio Ferdinand playing for Manchester United during his decorated 12-year Old Trafford career. Photo: AFP Photo
Alexander Isak

Alexander Isak on brink of Liverpool move on frantic Premier League deadline day

Champions said to have agreed on £125 million deal with Newcastle, who have reportedly bought Yoane Wissa from Brentford.

A van reportedly carrying Alexander Isak arrives at Liverpool’s training ground on Monday ahead of his British record transfer deal to the club from Newcastle. Photo: Reuters
Manchester United Tour of Asia 2025

Ex-United bosses Solskjaer, Mourinho sacked hours apart, bookies say Amorim next

The Portuguese already 20-1 to return to Old Trafford, with compatriot Amorim listed at 13-5 to quit after Saturday’s game against Burnley.

Malaysia

Malaysian anti-scam police raid Singapore firm with ties to Man United

More than 400 suspects were detained and transported in a convoy of police vans following a raid on Doo Group’s premises in Kuala Lumpur.

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Alexander Isak

Newcastle striker Isak accuses club of breaking promises amid Liverpool interest

Isak says ‘promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time’ in Instagram post.

Alexander Isak has accused Newcastle United of breaking promises over his move to Liverpool. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Footballers visiting Hong Kong is vital for local kids: Manchester United legend

Peter Schmeichel, in Hong Kong for youth football summit, hails impact amid visits by United and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel watched his academy team beat Hong Kong’s under-16s on Sunday. Photo: Edmond So
Virgil Van Dijk

Liverpool v Bournemouth: police investigate as Semenyo reports racist abuse

Man ejected from stands while referee Anthony Taylor stops play on 29 minutes before speaking to two managers.

Britain

Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool parade faces another 24 charges

Paul Doyle, 53, was originally charged with seven offences after the incident in the city centre on May 26.

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