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Carrick handed two-match lifeline as United's nine-game winless run hits 38-year low
Manchester United's 2-0 defeat by Chelsea on Saturday extended their winless run to nine games in all competitions — the club's worst since 1988 — yet the club hierarchy plan to keep Michael Carrick in charge for fixtures against Roma and Aston Villa before deciding his future.
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Rabiot deflects corner kick and doubles Milan's lead in the derby
Adrien Rabiot scored AC Milan's second goal against Inter in the 10th minute of the Madonnina derby, deflecting a corner-kick delivery with his left foot. Pulisic had opened the scoring in the 4th minute.
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Kroupi makes decisive return at Bournemouth as Zidane watches closely
Eli Kroupi, 20, delivered an assist for Bournemouth against Leeds in his third appearance after a metatarsal fracture. Zinédine Zidane will announce his France squad on November 6.
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Murphy says Martinez has already checked out and must never play for Man Utd again
Danny Murphy has called for Lisandro Martinez to be dropped permanently after the defender was sent off in Manchester United's 2-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea on Saturday, arguing his attitude and performances make him a liability.
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Tony Yoka slams Dugarry: "You're selling your soul, it's pointless cruelty"
Boxer Tony Yoka harshly criticized consultant and former French international Christophe Dugarry on a podcast, accusing him of unfairly attacking current players while hypocritically forgetting that he himself suffered media criticism during his playing career.
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Gabriel rejects PSG as Real Madrid emerge as sole suitors for Man United's £8.5m teenager
Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel has turned down a move to Paris Saint-Germain and ruled out Bayern Munich, leaving Real Madrid as the only club reportedly willing to meet his £8.5m asking price. The 16-year-old is seeking a move to Spain.
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Carrick's Manchester United face five brutal fixtures after Chelsea defeat deepens crisis
Manchester United's 2-0 loss at Chelsea on Saturday leaves them winless in 13 games, with Michael Carrick now bracing for a punishing run that includes Champions League ties against Roma and Sporting CP, plus a trip to Anfield.
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Maresca defends three-midfielder gamble as Chelsea fall to back-to-back Premier League defeats
Enzo Maresca insisted his decision to start three physical midfielders against Brighton was the right call, even as Chelsea suffered a 1-0 Premier League defeat — their second consecutive loss in the top flight.
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Maresca demands City end defensive errors after back-to-back Premier League defeats
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has called on his players to stop conceding avoidable goals after Matheus Nunes's error handed Brighton a winner, extending Manchester City's losing run to two Premier League games following a perfect seven-win start.
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OM's wage bill still exceeds limits ahead of DNCG hearing
Despite cutting its wage bill by 30 to 35%, Olympique de Marseille has failed to meet the 40% reduction target set by the DNCG. The club will face another hearing next month, with the risk of additional sanctions.
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Kane parades Ballon d'Or at Allianz Arena as Bayern host Der Klassiker against Dortmund
Harry Kane carried the Ballon d'Or onto the pitch at the Allianz Arena ahead of Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund, becoming the first English player to win the award since 2001 and Bayern's first winner since 1981.
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Fernandes seen wiping tears as 10-man United collapse to Chelsea for ninth winless match
Bruno Fernandes appeared to be wiping away tears after Manchester United's 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, their ninth match without a win. Goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer, plus a Lisandro Martinez red card, left United 17th in the Premier League.
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Mourinho admits sadness over Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid struggles as exit talk grows
Jose Mourinho has acknowledged Trent Alexander-Arnold's lack of playing time at Real Madrid is making him 'sad', after the former Liverpool defender was dropped in favour of Federico Valverde at right-back, fuelling speculation over a January departure.
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Digard sacked after Le Havre's heavy defeat to PSG (1-5)
After losing 5-1 to PSG on Saturday evening at Stade Océane, Le Havre immediately terminated the contract of manager Didier Digard. The Normandy club sits bottom of Ligue 1 after nine matches.
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United players have 'lost belief' in Carrick as nine-game winless run deepens crisis
Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday extended their winless run to nine matches — the club's worst streak since 1988 — with pundit Ashley Cole calling for a new manager and January signings to arrest the slide.
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Juventus contact Nagelsmann, putting Man United's managerial search under pressure
Manchester United are monitoring Julian Nagelsmann as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick, but Juventus have reportedly made contact with the German coach as they weigh sacking Luciano Spalletti.
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Carrick vows to fight on at Manchester United despite nine-game winless run
Michael Carrick insists he expects to remain Manchester United manager for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Roma after a third consecutive defeat, this time a second-half collapse at Chelsea following Lisandro Martinez's red card.
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Carrick vows to lead Manchester United against Roma despite fresh sacking calls after Chelsea loss
Michael Carrick insists he will remain in charge for Manchester United's Champions League tie against Roma on Tuesday, despite a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea leaving the club winless in nine games across all competitions.
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Carrick refuses to say Martinez let him down after red card sinks United at Chelsea
Michael Carrick deflected questions over Lisandro Martinez's double booking and penalty concession as Manchester United fell to a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, with Cole Palmer converting from the spot to seal the win.
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Carrick vows to stay as United boss despite worst league start in club history
Michael Carrick insisted he expects to take charge of Manchester United's Champions League tie against Roma on Tuesday, hours after a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea left the club 16th in the Premier League with one win from nine games.
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