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Ait-Nouri faces January exit after Maresca freezes him out of City's Premier League plans
Rayan Ait-Nouri has made zero Premier League appearances under Enzo Maresca this season, with the £36m signing increasingly likely to leave Manchester City in January after a summer move to United collapsed on deadline day.
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Ratcliffe accelerates Carrick sack as United slump to 16th after Bournemouth rout
Manchester United's board are moving to replace Michael Carrick after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth left the club 16th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone. Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe are the leading candidates to take charge.
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Mbappé seals Clasico at Camp Nou with brace, Camavinga decisive in 87th minute
Real Madrid overcame FC Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday evening, claiming the season's first Clasico thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappé, with the winning goal in the 87th minute set up by a brilliant Eduardo Camavinga play.
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Wirtz brushes off Carragher criticism after contributing to Liverpool's fourth straight win
Florian Wirtz deflected questions about his critics with a joke after helping Liverpool beat Brighton for a fourth consecutive victory, though the German playmaker was substituted in the 65th minute with an ankle knock.
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Mbappé opens scoring with fortunate goal for Real Madrid at Camp Nou
Kylian Mbappé scored the opening goal of the Clasico on Sunday evening at Camp Nou, capitalizing on a misplayed clearance by Gerard Martin to beat Joan Garcia in the 41st minute. His tenth goal in La Liga this season.
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Seven free-agent managers who could replace Carrick at Manchester United
Michael Carrick's tenure at Manchester United appears to be nearing its end after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth followed a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como. The club could turn to a pool of available coaches, including Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte, and Julian Nagelsmann.
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Hurzeler accuses Brighton of being the only side trying to win after 2-0 Anfield defeat
Fabian Hurzeler claimed Brighton were the only team genuinely trying to create and win after a 2-0 Premier League loss at Anfield on Sunday, with first-half goals from an Andoni Iraola own goal and Alexander Isak settling the contest.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Papin backs Kane, bucking the trend
Hours before the London ceremony, Jean-Pierre Papin unveiled his personal podium: Mbappé, Kane and Lamine Yamal, with a marked preference for Bayern Munich's striker.
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Maguire backs Carrick but admits players to blame after Bournemouth rout United 3-0
Harry Maguire has publicly backed Manchester United manager Michael Carrick following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford, but the defender insisted the players themselves must take responsibility for a run that has produced just one Premier League win since August.
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Neville brands Carrick a 'dead man walking' and blames Man Utd chiefs after Bournemouth thrashing
Gary Neville says Michael Carrick will be sacked within 24 hours after Manchester United's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth left them 16th in the Premier League, but insists the real blame lies with executives Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Mbappé Rising Outsider Ahead of London Ceremony
Less than 24 hours before the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, persistent rumors place Kylian Mbappé in position to pull off a surprise against favorites Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane.
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Carrick admits he is 'not expecting anything' after United's 3-0 collapse leaves him on the brink
Michael Carrick held brief talks with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox after Manchester United's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth — their eighth game without a win — but said he had no indication of whether he would be sacked.
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Carrick insists Old Trafford wave 'wasn't a farewell' after United's 3-0 collapse to Bournemouth
Michael Carrick refused to accept he was saying goodbye to Manchester United after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, but admitted he does not know whether the club's hierarchy will sack him following their worst start to a season in 40 years.
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Carrick admits he does not know his future after United's worst league start in 40 years
Manchester United slumped to a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday, leaving them 16th in the Premier League with their worst points tally after eight games since 1986/87. Manager Michael Carrick said he does not know whether he will keep his job.
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Flick calls up 17-year-old prodigy Orian Goren for Clasico against Real Madrid
With Dani Olmo sidelined by an adductor injury sustained in Paris, Hansi Flick has called up Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, 17, for the first time for the Liga Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid this Sunday.
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Osula and Barnes seal Newcastle's 2-0 win at Palace to heap pressure on Pierre Sage
William Osula and Harvey Barnes struck early in the second half at Selhurst Park as Newcastle handed Crystal Palace a 2-0 Premier League defeat, deepening the scrutiny on manager Pierre Sage after a turbulent week for the Eagles.
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Liverpool's £100m front four clicks as Isak and Wirtz sink Brighton for first home league win
Liverpool recorded their first home Premier League win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Brighton at Anfield, as Alexander Isak netted his sixth goal in seven league appearances and Florian Wirtz opened the scoring via a deflection.
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Maguire admits United players have let Carrick down after second heavy defeat in a week
Harry Maguire conceded Manchester United's players must look in the mirror after a 3-0 loss at Bournemouth left interim manager Michael Carrick facing the sack, with the club winning just two of their opening 12 games.
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Carragher says Carrick 'wants to be put out of his misery' after United's 3-0 collapse to Bournemouth
Jamie Carragher has declared Michael Carrick's position at Manchester United 'untenable' following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, claiming the manager wants to be relieved of his duties immediately.
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Bournemouth demolish United 3-0 to leave Carrick's position untenable at Old Trafford
Bournemouth outclassed Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday, extending United's winless run to eight games and leaving manager Michael Carrick's position all but impossible to defend after he dropped captain Bruno Fernandes.
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