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Hurzeler, Nagelsmann and Conte emerge as Carrick replacements after United's 4-1 collapse
Manchester United are being linked with Fabian Hurzeler, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte as potential successors to Michael Carrick, whose position is under mounting pressure after a 4-1 Europa League defeat to Como left the club winless in seven matches.
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Genesio calls up young Valero to revive OM's campaign at Graz
Deprived of summer signings and mired in a difficult run, OM integrates 18-year-old Antoine Valero into its senior squad for the first time ahead of the trip to Sturm Graz in the Ligue Europa.
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Carrick insists he has not considered his future after Manchester United's 4-1 humiliation by Como
Michael Carrick refused to contemplate his position as Manchester United manager after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como extended the club's winless run to seven games, saying he took '100 per cent responsibility' for the performance.
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Carrick publicly contradicts Fernandes over tactics after Manchester United's 4-1 collapse at Como
Michael Carrick has pushed back against Bruno Fernandes' claim that a staff decision to avoid man-to-man pressing cost Manchester United in their 4-1 defeat at Como, insisting the approach was actually used in the second half — before United conceded again.
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Carrick takes full responsibility as United's 4-1 collapse at Como deepens his crisis
Manchester United were thrashed 4-1 by Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Wednesday, leaving manager Michael Carrick under mounting pressure after winning just one of their opening seven Premier League games.
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Carrick questions United players' effort after 4-1 Champions League collapse at Como
Michael Carrick publicly questioned the commitment of his Manchester United players following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, and hit back at Bruno Fernandes after the captain criticised the team's tactical setup in a post-match interview.
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Schmeichel singles out De Ligt and Mazraoui after United's humiliating 4-1 collapse at Como
Peter Schmeichel has criticised Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui after Manchester United were beaten 4-1 by Como in the Champions League, with manager Michael Carrick publicly apologising to travelling supporters after the final whistle.
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Fernandes blames United's passive tactics after Como inflict humiliating 4-1 defeat
Bruno Fernandes pointed to Manchester United's low-press game plan as a key factor in their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday, saying the approach gave the Italians confidence and space to hurt them.
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Fernandes publicly questions Carrick's tactics after Man United's humiliating 4-1 loss to Como
Bruno Fernandes criticised Manchester United's passive defensive approach after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, saying the team needed to be 'more brave' and press higher. The result extends United's winless run to seven matches and piles pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
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Saka limps off inside 10 minutes as Arsenal lose talisman to injury in Bayern clash
Bukayo Saka was forced off with an apparent thigh injury in the 10th minute of Arsenal's Champions League tie against Bayern Munich, with Eberechi Eze brought on as his replacement.
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Fernandes blames staff tactics as 10-man United crumble to humiliating 4-1 defeat at Como
Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned Manchester United's coaching staff after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, criticising the decision to avoid man-to-man pressing as Michael Carrick's side slipped to back-to-back losses in the competition.
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Ashley Young warns Man United that Conte appointment would 'be a disaster'
Former United winger Ashley Young, who played 59 games under Antonio Conte at Inter Milan, has urged the club not to appoint the Italian, warning his marathon post-match meetings and intense demands on boards make him a poor fit at Old Trafford.
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PSG-OL threatened with postponement due to expected protests in Paris
The Ligue 1 clash between PSG and OL on matchday 8, scheduled for Sunday at 20:45, could be postponed to Monday, October 26, by decision of the Paris police prefecture, which is overwhelmed by the mobilization of law enforcement.
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Vinicius Jr seriously considered Arsenal move before signing £480k-a-week Real Madrid deal
Vinicius Jr's agent has confirmed Arsenal made an aggressive approach for the Brazilian winger this summer while he stalled on a new Real Madrid contract, before he ultimately committed to Los Blancos on a deal worth £480,000 a week until 2032.
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Chelsea target Brighton's Yasin Ayari as contract talks with Seagulls break down
Chelsea are monitoring Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari after contract negotiations between the Sweden international and the Seagulls stalled. Galatasaray and unnamed Premier League rivals are also tracking the 22-year-old.
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Courtois convinced Mbappé deserves first Ballon d'Or despite trophyless season
Less than a week before the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, Thibaut Courtois has backed his Real Madrid teammate Kylian Mbappé, the leading scorer in the Champions League, La Liga and the 2026 World Cup.
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Kimmich ruled out of Bayern Munich vs Arsenal after death in immediate family
Joshua Kimmich will not feature for Bayern Munich against Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday after the club confirmed he has suffered a bereavement in his immediate family. Bayern have asked for his privacy to be respected.
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Da Cunha starts for Como against Manchester United in Champions League
After being benched against Feyenoord, French international midfielder Lucas Da Cunha returns to Como's starting lineup to face Manchester United on Tuesday in the Champions League (18:45). Goalkeeper Jean Butez also starts.
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Arsenal's 60 redundancies sour staff morale just days after Arteta's £20m pay rise
Arsenal have placed 60 non-playing staff at risk of redundancy, a move that has left morale 'low' across the club. The announcement came within days of Mikel Arteta signing a new deal worth £20 million per year — the highest managerial salary in the Premier League.
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Chalobah reveals regret at Chelsea exit after £30m Como move: 'I wanted to be a legend there'
Trevoh Chalobah has opened up on his departure from Chelsea, admitting he hoped to become a club legend at Stamford Bridge before being sold to Serie A side Como for £30 million in the summer.
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