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JJ Gabriel wants to leave United at 15, joining a long line of academy exits
Fifteen-year-old forward JJ Gabriel has formally requested his registration be cancelled at Manchester United, reportedly refusing to train ahead of a potential Carabao Cup debut that would have made him the club's youngest-ever player.
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Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern circle as 15-year-old Gabriel stuns Man United with exit demand
Manchester United academy starlet JJ Gabriel has demanded to leave Old Trafford, blindsiding club officials days before he was set to become the club's youngest-ever first-team player against Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
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Arteta hails 'incredible' Dowman after 16-year-old scores twice to sink Ipswich in Carabao Cup
Max Dowman became only the second 16-year-old to score a brace for a Premier League club as Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 in the Carabao Cup, with manager Mikel Arteta urging caution over the teenage sensation's development.
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Carabao Cup fourth-round draw set after Arsenal and Liverpool seal last-16 spots
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw will take place after Manchester United host Brighton on Wednesday 16 September, with 16 sides — including Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle — already through to the last 16.
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15-year-old Man Utd prodigy JJ Gabriel requests exit before potential debut
Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel has asked to leave Old Trafford, stunning club officials days before he was set to potentially become the club's youngest-ever first-team player. His father, Jason O'Cearuill, is a former Arsenal and Republic of Ireland footballer.
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Brentford's Andrews urges referees to 'be human' as VAR controversy deepens after Manchester derby error
Keith Andrews has called for referees to make decisions without over-reliance on VAR, describing the wrongly-allowed Erling Haaland winner in the Manchester derby as 'pretty alarming'. His comments follow Pro Ref admitting an 'error of judgement' over the offside incident.
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Arteta confirms Timber's Ipswich absence was precautionary as Merino shines on first start
Mikel Arteta has allayed concerns over Jurrien Timber after the Dutch defender missed Arsenal's 4-2 Carabao Cup win over Ipswich, confirming the omission was a managed rest following his return from a five-month groin injury.
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Harry Amass faces make-or-break Carabao Cup start as United future hangs in the balance
Manchester United left-back Harry Amass is expected to start against Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round, with the 19-year-old's future at Old Trafford uncertain — Burnley bid £3.5m for him before the window closed, and his contract expires at the end of the season.
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Carabao Cup draw host Pien Meulensteen carries legacy of father United legends adored
Sky Sports presenter Pien Meulensteen will host the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw, with her father Rene having served as Sir Alex Ferguson's first-team coach from 2007 to 2013 — earning glowing praise from Robin van Persie and Rio Ferdinand.
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United and Brighton carry combined 15-player injury crisis into Carabao Cup third-round clash
Manchester United and Brighton head into their Carabao Cup third-round tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday with a combined 15 players sidelined. Luke Shaw is a doubt for United, while Brighton are without Minteh, Ferguson and Tzimas among others.
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Nyoni's Carabao Cup display prompts pundits to call off £100m Alex Scott pursuit
Teenager Trey Nyoni impressed in Liverpool's 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Tottenham on Tuesday, leading Jamie Redknapp and Conor Coady to suggest the 19-year-old could develop into a homegrown alternative to £100m-rated Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.
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Man Utd face losing 15-year-old 'Kid Messi' JJ Gabriel for free as six clubs circle
Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel, 15, has asked the club to cancel his registration with immediate effect, potentially making him a free agent. Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool, and clubs in La Liga and the Bundesliga are all monitoring the situation.
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United host Brighton in Carabao Cup with up to 15 players sidelined through injury
Manchester United welcome Brighton to Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday, with both clubs carrying significant injury lists. Carrick confirmed Shaw, Baleba, Amad, De Ligt, Ugarte and Heaton are all unavailable or doubts.
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Kuszczak saw Brighton's Premier League destiny from day one after leaving Manchester United
Former goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak says he immediately sensed Brighton were destined for the Premier League when he joined from Manchester United in 2012, calling their style of play 'the future of football'. The two clubs meet in the Carabao Cup third round at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
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Farkas rejoins Liverpool academy as Luis Alberto admits he left Anfield too soon
Hungarian midfielder Patrik Farkas has completed a return to Liverpool's Under-21 squad after a spell at Blackburn, while former Reds star Luis Alberto has confessed he lacked patience during his three-year stay at Anfield.
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Pro Ref admits 'error of judgement' over Haaland goal as United's VAR woes mount
Professional Referee Organisation has acknowledged an error of judgement in the VAR decision that allowed Erling Haaland's winner to stand in Manchester City's 1-0 derby victory at Old Trafford, the latest in a series of contentious calls involving United this season.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel stuns Man United by requesting exit before potential debut
Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel has asked to leave Old Trafford just as he was set to make his competitive debut against Brighton in the Carabao Cup. The 15-year-old reportedly refused to train on Tuesday, leaving club chiefs scrambling for answers.
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Raya hails Guimaraes as a 'warrior' ahead of Arsenal's Brighton test
David Raya has praised Bruno Guimaraes as a 'warrior' and a 'fantastic player' after the Brazilian's decisive impact off the bench in Arsenal's win over Sunderland. The Gunners travel to Brighton on Saturday looking to maintain their perfect Premier League start.
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Manchester United revive interest in Branthwaite as three defenders face summer exits
Manchester United are reportedly targeting Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite again as part of a defensive overhaul next summer, with Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw among those whose contracts expire at the end of the season.
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Kai Rooney models his game on Martinelli, not father Wayne, as United scholarship begins
Kai Rooney, 16, has signed his first scholarship deal at Manchester United and revealed he patterns his wide forward game on former Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli rather than his father Wayne.
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