Newcastle United made it three different League Cup winners in as many years last season, and the Magpies now hope to become the first repeat winners since Man City did it in 2021.

Coco Gauff has just delivered another big time performance against Iga Swiatek after beating the Pole 6-4 6-2 at the United Cup. After Taylor Fritz was beaten by Hubert Hurkacz in the opening match of the United States and Poland semifinal tie at the United Cup, it was up to the reigning French Open champion to save the American team.

Leeds United have found out their opponents in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round, following Monday night’s draw.The Whites will take on Sky Bet Championship side Birmingham City, away from home.Ties

Because 11 January became the earliest point in a season since 1971 to ensure United would end it without silverware. United fell at the first hurdle of the FA Cup, just as they had in the League Cup, an unwanted double they had not mustered since 1982. They guaranteed they will play just 40 games, their fewest in a full campaign since 1914-15.

Another week, another impending appointment of a Manchester United caretaker boss. Like the characters who conveniently pop up during long-running soap operas to pivot a plot line, so United turn to temporary head coaches – not “managers” these days – to keep the show on the road.

Manchester United are close to making a final decision on who will replace Ruben Amorim as interim head coach until the end of the season, following meetings with Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar

In a season full of lows, Manchester United's early FA Cup exit only deepens their misery, denying them any chance of silverware this season.