Football Feb 28, 2026

Ref Watch recap: Brighton, Leeds incidents and more analysed by former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher

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Ref Watch recap: Brighton, Leeds incidents and more analysed by former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher

Vicario: Tudor is very direct, very clear 'He's been spot on'

Carrick: Out-of-favour Ugarte still has part to play

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says Manuel Ugarte still has a significant role to play under him.

The midfielder is yet to start under Carrick, and has clocked just 27 minutes of action since his appointment, featuring as an unused substitute in three of the six matches.

Carrick said: I like Manu a lot, hes been terrific around the group with his attitude and how we go about it, his training qualities, hes got a lot of good attributes.

When the team is winning, there is a big upside to that.

For one or two boys who havent played as much, it makes it a little bit tougher to get in the team, but everyone is pushing each other.

"Many are desperate to get on the pitch a bit more. There are times when we might need to change things, and hes a big part of that.

PL Predictions: West Ham win at Liverpool to spark Spurs relegation panic

Pep: The respect the squad has for everyone at the club is exceptional

The story of Rashford's dream debut doubles 10 years on to the day

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Marcus Rashford's dream start to life at Manchester United.

Juan Mata, Frans Hoek and James Weir speak exclusively to Your Site to tell the story of the England international's breakthrough.

Idol? Best celeb? Best fashion sense? Mainoo, Yoro take on the Best Friend Test

Paper Talk: Man Utd & Man City set for Anderson battle

Right, let's end this this evening with a quick roundup of some of the biggest stories making Saturday's back pages, with Manchester City and Manchester United reportedly set to battle it out to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest as both clubs have made the 23-year-old one of their main summer transfer targets.

Toronto FC announce signing of Josh Sargent

Toronto FC have announced the signing of Norwich City forward Josh Sargent.

The American leaves Carrow Road in a reported 20m switch to the MLS.

Lingard close to joining Corinthians

Your Site News' Pete Graves:

Jesse Lingard is on the brink of joining Brazilian giants Corinthians.

The former Manchester United and England International had been in discussions with numerous clubs since leaving FC Seoul in January.

Your Site News understands talks with Corinthians are now at an advanced stage, with the deal likely to be finalised in the next 24 hours.

Carrick responds to questions on Maguire future

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he hopes "there's a lot more to come" from Harry Maguire as he faced questions about the defender's contract situation.

Maguire is in the final year of his deal at Old Trafford and it is unclear at this stage what the future holds for the 32-year-old.

Stripped of the captaincy by Erik ten Hag, Maguire has overcome a lot of ups and downs at United but is now playing some of his best football under Carrick. 

Harry's an impressive character," said Carrick. "He's had a great career so far and hopefully there's a lot more to come.  

"I think in what he's been here and the journey and the experiences that he's had certainly since he's been here and with England as well I think show exactly what he is."

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