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Guendouzi's catastrophic pass gifts Slavia Prague equalizer against Fenerbahçe
Trailing 2-0 from the 11th minute, Slavia Prague capitalized on a gross error from Matteo Guendouzi to pull back to 2-1, before snatching a 2-2 draw late in the match against Fenerbahçe in Istanbul.
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Nine players ruled out as United travel to Como with threadbare squad
Manchester United head to Como for their Champions League fixture on Wednesday without nine first-team players, with Marcus Rashford, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo among those unavailable for Michael Carrick.
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Carrick dismisses Ten Hag's 'toxic' claim and insists Man Utd board has his full backing
Michael Carrick has pushed back on Erik ten Hag's assertion that Manchester United's hierarchy is 'toxic', saying he enjoys a strong relationship with the board and that winning games remains the only priority.
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Carrick confirms eight absentees as Man Utd travel to face Como with Rashford and Martinez both out
Michael Carrick has ruled out six players for Manchester United's Champions League trip to Como on Wednesday, with Lisandro Martinez, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw among those missing from the final training session at Carrington.
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Lucas Hernandez Surprise Starter Against Yamal: PSG's Lineup vs Barcelona
For the third matchday of the Champions League league phase, Luis Enrique selects Lucas Hernandez on the left flank to contain Lamine Yamal, benching Warren Zaïre-Emery and Lucas Digne. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also returns to the starting lineup.
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Haaland ruled out of Man City's Champions League trip to AEK Athens with injury
Erling Haaland has been left out of Manchester City's starting line-up for Tuesday's Champions League fixture against AEK Athens, having sustained an injury during Saturday's Premier League win over Ipswich. Teenager Floyd Samba leads the line in his place.
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Fabregas dismisses Man United job talk as Como prepare for historic European clash
Cesc Fabregas has shut down speculation linking him to the Manchester United manager's role, saying it would disrespect Michael Carrick, as his Como side gear up to host United in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Latte Lath backs Carrick's calm approach to survive winless United start
Former Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath has defended Michael Carrick amid a difficult opening to the season at Manchester United, praising his ex-manager's composure and analytical mindset during tough spells.
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Man United chiefs concede Martinez was right as January defensive rebuild takes shape
Manchester United are planning a January defensive overhaul after conceding 15 goals in seven games, with Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert emerging as a target — vindicating Lisandro Martinez's public criticism of the club's summer inactivity.
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Salford City offered Dele Alli a lifeline as former England star remains clubless a year on
Former Salford City manager Karl Robinson has revealed he invited Dele Alli to join the League Two club after a chance gym encounter, but the ex-Tottenham midfielder never responded and is still without a club.
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Real Madrid target Rayan Cherki, €110M transfer in sight
According to Fichajes, Real Madrid are monitoring Rayan Cherki and could capitalize on potential sanctions against Manchester City to attempt to recruit the French attacking midfielder, valued at least €110 million.
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Gnabry backs Kane to end England's 24-year Ballon d'Or drought ahead of Arsenal clash
Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry has declared Harry Kane deserving of the Ballon d'Or, with the England captain — who scored 73 goals last season — set to be tested by Arsenal in the Champions League days before the award is presented in London.
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Carrick faces injury concerns at Como press conference as United's poor start deepens
Michael Carrick addressed the media in Como ahead of Manchester United's Champions League clash, with Leny Yoro suspended and doubts hanging over Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Kobbie Mainoo, and Marcus Rashford after a disrupted training session.
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Peta urges Crystal Palace to retire live bald eagle mascot Phoenix from matchdays
Animal rights group Peta has written to Crystal Palace CEO Sharon Lacey demanding the club stop using Phoenix, its bald eagle mascot, citing the stress that loud stadium environments cause to birds of prey.
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Guendouzi starts against Slavia Prague after suspension reduced in Champions League
Sanctioned for his behaviour during the qualifying tie against Lyon, Mattéo Guendouzi returns to the Champions League with Fenerbahçe this Tuesday (18:45) for matchday 3, alongside Kanté and Greenwood.
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Ballon d'Or of All-Time: Cristiano Ronaldo leads public vote
Absent from the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, Cristiano Ronaldo is leading the public vote for the new "Ballon d'Or of All-Time" trophy, to be awarded at the 70th ceremony on October 26 in London.
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Newcastle offered Arteta a rare long-term contract in 2019 before Arsenal swooped
Newcastle made a serious attempt to appoint Mikel Arteta as manager in the summer of 2019, offering him an unusually generous contract. Arteta was tempted but ultimately turned the role down because key backroom staff he wanted were unavailable.
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Fabregas defends Carrick from sack talk as Como prepare to host Manchester United
Cesc Fabregas dismissed questions about replacing Michael Carrick at Manchester United as disrespectful, ahead of Como's Champions League home tie against the struggling Red Devils on Wednesday.
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Real Madrid demand Premier League's Big Six share €80m European Super League setup costs
Real Madrid are reportedly seeking payment from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham for their share of the European Super League's initial costs, which could total as much as €80 million, despite the project's collapse in 2021.
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Bayern Munich hit by virus scare as Arsenal arrive for Champions League showdown
Vincent Kompany is reportedly unwell ahead of Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Arsenal at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, with the German club concerned about the illness spreading to players and staff. Bayern are also without suspended winger Michael Olise.
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