Shock Man Utd twist as Liverpool battle erupts

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 3 Jan 2026 20:04 GMT
  • 6 min read
Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26
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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as a surprise update emerged out of Manchester United.

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Plus, Chelsea are set to feel the wrath of their supporters and Liverpool are involved in a massive wonderkid battle. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Amorim losing Man Utd support

Ruben Amorim
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Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim is increasingly losing the backing of his superiors.

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Chelsea fans plan protest

Enzo Maresca
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Chelsea fans are set to protest against the club's ownership following the departure of head coach Enzo Maresca.

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Liverpool battle Man Utd for Maamma

Othmane Maamma
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Liverpool and Man Utd are both targeting Watford wonderkid Othmane Maamma.

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Farioli responds to Chelsea links

Francesco Farioli
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Porto boss Francesco Farioli has issued a quite remarkable response to suggestions he could succeed Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.

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Brighton CEO on Baleba

Carlos Baleba
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Brighton CEO Paul Barber has spoken about Carlos Baleba's future following fresh talks between the midfielder and Man Utd.

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Nuno faces West Ham sack

Nuno Espirito Santo
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Nuno Espirito Santo is fighting to save his job following West Ham's disastrous 3-0 loss to Wolves.

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Man Utd 'crazy' about Diomande

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Man Utd are crazy about RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Chiesa 'tempted' by Juventus

Federico Chiesa
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Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa is tempted by a potential return to Juventus.

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Villa target Marmoush

Omar Marmoush
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Aston Villa are exploring a blockbuster move for Man City forward Omar Marmoush.

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Nancy fortunate to survive Rangers defeat

Wilfried Nancy
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Chris Sutton has given his verdict on Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy after a historic 3-1 loss to Rangers.

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Mainoo development

Kobbie Mainoo
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There could be a 'rapid development' regarding the future of Man Utd midfielder Kobbie Mainoo imminently.

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Real Madrid want Rodri

Rodri
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Real Madrid believe that they can sign Man City midfielder Rodri by repeating their Kylian Mbappe strategy.

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