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1. Michael Carrick’s spell is off to the perfect start – but different tests await rejuvenated United

   The first two tests of Carrick’s interim spell were unique but it is over the next few matches where fans will learn how good United really are

2. Andy Burnham latest: Mayor ‘disappointed’ after bid to return as Labour MP in by-election is blocked

   Manchester mayor also voices criticism about ‘way party is being run’ and hits back at those supporting blocking of path back to Westminster

3. Man killed wife and three relatives while their children hid in closet before calling 911, police say

   Vijay Kumar, 51, of Atlanta, has been charged with four counts of murder, aggravated assault and cruelty to children

4. Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver

   Drake Maye ran for 68 yards and threw for 86 in sloppy, snowy conditions and scored New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos

5. Minneapolis shooting latest: Trump says Dems should cooperate with ICE while Obama calls shooting an assault on US values

   The Obamas urged the Trump administration to ‘reconsider’ their approach to immigration enforcement

6. Man United unleash their new weapon as Arsenal become architects of own downfall

   Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United:Patrick Dorgu’s stunning volley helped Michael Carrick to deal the league leaders a first home defeat of the season, one week on from ecstasy on derby day

7. Winter storm latest: Three dead and a million without power while snow and ice blanketed 26 states

   Millions of Americans are expected to face heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures

8. Andy Robertson to stay at Liverpool after they pull out of Tottenham talks

   Spurs made their move late last week as Thomas Frank sought to add experience to his squad.

9. Liverpool to hold on to Andy Robertson despite Tottenham interest

   The 31-year-old left back is out of contract at the end of the season and was exploring a move to Spurs in search of more game time

10. New 999 response time targets to speed up policing and catch more criminals

    Home secretary Shabana Mahmood will unveil major reforms to policing on Monday