No more excuses for Erik ten Hag as Man United slump worsens

Gareth Southgate has labelled criticism of Harry Maguire as a “a joke” and claimed the “ridiculous treatment” of the Manchester United defender is “beyond anything I’ve ever seen.”

Real Madrid and Barcelona will both face fourth-tier opposition in the Copa del Rey third round after the draw was made on Tuesday.

Tottenham Hotspur secured a first Premier League win since October as Brazilian striker Richarlison also returned to form with two goals in a 4-1 drubbing of a jaded-looking Newcastle United on Sunday.