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Manchester United's U21s win 3-2 as academy carries on without absent Gabriel
Manchester United's Under-21s beat Brentford 3-2 at Leigh Sports Village on Friday, with 15-year-old JJ Gabriel absent after requesting to leave the club. Barcelona and Real Madrid are both pursuing the teenager.
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Mainoo keeps England spot as Tuchel freezes out Foden for Nations League squad
Kobbie Mainoo retains his England place in Thomas Tuchel's Nations League squad despite playing no minutes at the World Cup, while Phil Foden is absent for a sixth consecutive month following a run of poor form at Manchester City.
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Yamal reveals Rashford failed to grasp Clasico intensity before Barcelona rejected permanent deal
Lamine Yamal has claimed Marcus Rashford did not understand the demands of an El Clasico during his loan spell at Barcelona, a reality check that came too late to save a permanent move — leaving him to return to a struggling Manchester United.
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Rivaldo, Cafu and Premier League legends to clash at Goodison Park in Game4Hope charity match
A star-studded charity fixture bringing together Everton, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United legends against a Rest of the World XI will be held at Goodison Park on Saturday, 26 September, raising funds for Everton in the Community and Shelter.
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Carrick hints Baleba and Shaw could return for United's trip to Fulham
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has said there is 'half a chance' that new signing Carlos Baleba and left-back Luke Shaw will be available for Saturday's Premier League visit to Fulham, while Amad remains several weeks away from fitness.
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Dewsbury-Hall named England's unluckiest omission as Tuchel finalises 26-man squad
Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for a three-game international break featuring Spain, Croatia and a double-header against Czechia. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is the standout absentee, with journalists calling the in-form Everton midfielder 'so unlucky' to miss out.
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Hurzeler stands by 'own rules' Arsenal jab ahead of Brighton's clash with league leaders
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has refused to retract his claim that Arsenal 'make their own rules', reaffirming his stance in a pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting at the Amex Stadium.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel flies to Barcelona for talks after stunning Man Utd exit request
Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel has travelled to Barcelona for transfer talks, days after requesting to leave Old Trafford. The 15-year-old had been set to become United's youngest-ever first-team player before his shock departure bid emerged.
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England drop 15-year-old JJ Gabriel from youth squads amid his Man Utd exit push
JJ Gabriel has been left out of all England youth squads for the international break after the 15-year-old Manchester United academy star requested to leave Old Trafford, with FA staff assessing his physical and mental readiness.
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United reject de-registration request as 15-year-old Gabriel holds Barcelona talks
Manchester United have turned down JJ Gabriel's formal request to cancel his registration, but the 15-year-old is in Spain holding talks with Barcelona and potentially Real Madrid ahead of a move next month.
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Agbonlahor warns United face huge loss as Gabriel, 15, pushes for Real Madrid move
Former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor says Manchester United would suffer a significant blow if teenage prospect JJ Gabriel leaves Old Trafford, though he admits a move to Real Madrid would be hard to turn down for a 15-year-old.
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Carrick tells United fans to 'blame me' as sack speculation dismissed as 'ridiculous'
Michael Carrick has accepted full responsibility for Manchester United's poor start to the season — just two wins from six games in all competitions — while dismissing talk of his sacking as 'ridiculous' ahead of Sunday's trip to Fulham.
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Carrick hits back after fan chants as United slump to third defeat in six games
Michael Carrick deflected criticism over his composed touchline manner and shrugged off offensive Stretford End chants after Manchester United surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton at Old Trafford.
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Iraola defends £116m Wirtz after slow Liverpool start: 'I rate him very highly'
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has pushed back against criticism of Florian Wirtz, who is yet to score or register more than one assist since his £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen. Iraola insists the German playmaker should be judged on the same terms as any other player.
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Shaw and Baleba both in contention as United travel to Fulham with fitness doubts
Manchester United will make a late call on Luke Shaw and £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to Fulham, with both players returning from injury layoffs.
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Iraola backs Wirtz to silence critics as Klopp urges patience with £116m Liverpool signing
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has defended Florian Wirtz ahead of Liverpool's Premier League visit to the Vitality Stadium, insisting the £116m German is 'helping in all areas' despite limited goal contributions this season.
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Carrick dismisses job-security fears as 'ridiculous' after United's dismal start
Michael Carrick has pushed back firmly against speculation about his Manchester United future, calling it 'ridiculous', after the club lost three of their first six games and collapsed from 2-0 up to lose to Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
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Carrick urges calm after United's worst home collapse in 50 years leaves them 13th
Michael Carrick has accepted responsibility for Manchester United's poor start to the season but insisted it is 'not the end of the world', following a 3-2 Carabao Cup collapse against Brighton after leading 2-0 — the first time United have lost at home from that position in 50 years.
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De Zerbi confirms Porro, Tonali and Maddison available as Spurs chase first Premier League goal
Roberto De Zerbi has cleared a triple injury doubt ahead of Tottenham's Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday, confirming Pedro Porro, Sandi Tonali and James Maddison are all fit to feature as Spurs seek their first league goal of the season.
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Maresca dismisses Guardiola shadow as City win six from six under new boss
Enzo Maresca insists he does not dwell on succeeding Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, with the Italian having guided the club to six consecutive wins across all competitions to open the season.
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