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Hargreaves urges Man United to build around Mainoo despite £155m midfield overhaul
Owen Hargreaves has called Kobbie Mainoo the player Manchester United should centre their side around, despite the club spending £155m on midfield reinforcements this summer. The 21-year-old has started three of United's first four games under Michael Carrick.
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Premier League schedules seven Boxing Day fixtures for 2026-27 after festive fixture backlash
The Premier League has confirmed seven matches for Boxing Day 2026, a sharp reversal from last season when only one game was played on December 26. Clubs are guaranteed at least a 60-hour turnaround between festive fixtures to ease scheduling congestion.
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FIFA denies 2030 World Cup final host decision after Morocco chief's bold claim
FIFA has insisted no decision has been made on the 2030 World Cup final venue after Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lakjaa publicly declared the Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca would host the match, despite the stadium still being under construction.
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25 years ago, FC Nantes crushed PSV 4-1 on the evening of September 11, 2001
On September 11, 2001, as attacks struck New York, FC Nantes still played its Ligue des Champions match at La Beaujoire and dominated PSV Eindhoven 4-1, launching a successful European campaign.
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Carrick says United's raised expectations prove how far they have come since his return
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United's return to the Champions League has fundamentally shifted expectations at Old Trafford. The United manager faces Enzo Maresca's City in Sunday's derby off the back of a 4-0 win over Sabah.
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Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'Kings of Manchester' jibe ahead of Old Trafford derby
Elliot Anderson called Manchester City the 'kings of Manchester' after joining them for £116m over rivals United this summer. United head coach Michael Carrick has pushed back, insisting his side believe they can challenge again.
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Carrick vows long-term United commitment despite knowing his tenure could end any day
Michael Carrick says he has always planned for Manchester United's future regardless of job security, as he prepares to face Manchester City for the second time as head coach on Sunday, eight months after a 2-0 win over the same opponents helped secure his permanent appointment.
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Fernandes limping scare clouds Man United preparations for Manchester derby
Manchester United face an anxious wait over Bruno Fernandes ahead of Sunday's derby against City at Old Trafford, after the captain was spotted limping following Thursday's Champions League win. Luke Shaw, Carlos Baleba, Matthijs de Ligt and Amad are also doubts.
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Fernandes limps out of Old Trafford after 90 minutes, raising derby fitness doubts
Bruno Fernandes completed a fourth successive full game as Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League, but was seen limping away from Old Trafford afterwards, casting doubt over his availability for Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Third option on the right, Yan Diomandé sinks in Real Madrid's hierarchy
Signed for €140 million this summer, the 19-year-old Ivorian winger has yet to start a single match under José Mourinho. Arda Güler and Brahim Diaz are now preferred on the right flank.
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Manchester United revoke 685 season tickets in touting crackdown as fan groups call for derby protest
Manchester United have banned 685 season ticket holders following a controversial touting investigation, with a further 464 supporters receiving reduced penalties. Fan group The 1958 has called on supporters to protest outside Old Trafford before Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Arbeloa dismisses Fulham unrest talk despite players' social media purge before Liverpool trip
Alvaro Arbeloa has insisted the mood at Fulham is 'positive' ahead of Saturday's visit to Anfield, brushing aside reports of a dressing-room rift after Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe and winger Kevin posted cryptic social media activity following three straight Premier League defeats.
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Arteta 'very surprised' by Gabriel Jesus claim he was exiled from Arsenal training
Mikel Arteta has pushed back on Gabriel Jesus's allegation that he was made to train separately from the squad without explanation before his move to Barcelona, saying he held an individual conversation with the forward focused on gratitude.
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Arbeloa faces Fulham dressing room revolt after four winless Premier League games
Alvaro Arbeloa is under mounting pressure at Craven Cottage, with record signing Kevin seeking a January exit and players including Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe publicly signalling their discontent just weeks into the new season.
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Gakpo doubtful for Liverpool vs Fulham as Barcola set for full Premier League debut
Cody Gakpo is a doubt for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday after missing the Champions League win over Atletico Madrid with adductor issues. Bradley Barcola, who impressed on his first Liverpool start in midweek, is expected to be fit despite late cramp.
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Ghana open talks with Eddie Nketiah to lure England's U21 all-time top scorer
Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, England U21s' all-time leading scorer with 16 goals in 17 games, is reportedly in talks with Ghana over a switch in international allegiance despite earning a senior England cap in October 2023.
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O'Reilly cleared for Manchester derby as Doku remains sidelined with calf injury
Nico O'Reilly has been declared fully fit for Manchester City's Premier League trip to Old Trafford on Sunday, while Jeremy Doku needs more time to recover from the calf injury he sustained in the Community Shield.
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Maresca praises Carrick's work at United but dismisses derby preparation complaints
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has backed Michael Carrick as a 'fantastic' manager but showed no sympathy over Manchester United's tighter turnaround ahead of Sunday's derby, pointing out City faced the same situation against Arsenal last season.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Mbappé votes for himself, Dembélé declines, Diallo plays diplomat
Kylian Mbappé openly claims he wants the 2026 Ballon d'Or, while Ousmane Dembélé refuses to include himself in his own top 3. When asked to choose between the two French forwards, FFF president Philippe Diallo responded with a simple « joker ».
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Hull's Sorba Thomas escapes unharmed after flipping his car near training ground
Wales international Sorba Thomas walked away without injury after rolling his Land Rover Defender on a residential street near Hull City's Cottingham training ground on Friday morning, with the club confirming he will travel for Saturday's match at Chelsea.
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