
Refs’ boss Webb backs officials over Dalot incident
Premier League referees’ boss Howard Webb rejects claims that his officials made a mistake by not sending off Diogo Dalot in Saturday’s Manchester derby.
THURSDAY, 22 JANUARY 2026, 02:57

Premier League referees’ boss Howard Webb rejects claims that his officials made a mistake by not sending off Diogo Dalot in Saturday’s Manchester derby.

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League One Huddersfield Town appoint former Norwich and Bristol City boss Liam Manning as head coach.

Hearts say captain Lawrence Shankland will miss six to eight weeks of action as the Scotland striker recovers from a hamstring strain.

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French club Marseille are in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on loan for the rest of the season.

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