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Nicky Butt warns Michael Carrick may not survive to January amid Man Utd defensive crisis
Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has claimed Michael Carrick could lose his job before the January transfer window after a difficult start to the season, pointing to a threadbare defence and a disconnect between the manager and the club's recruitment strategy.
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Iraola demands 'higher levels' from Liverpool ahead of Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham
Andoni Iraola has called out Liverpool's performance in Saturday's goalless draw with Fulham, admitting the Reds must reach higher standards when they host Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
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Carrick faces squad dilemma as United's poor league form complicates Brighton Carabao Cup plans
Michael Carrick may be forced to abandon rotation plans for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Brighton after Manchester United's disappointing return of four points from four Premier League games raises the stakes of every fixture.
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Legal action against Premier League over VAR 'is coming', warns former top referee after Haaland offside blunder
Former top-level referee Janie Frampton has warned that a Premier League club will eventually pursue legal action over VAR errors, citing the wrongly-allowed Erling Haaland goal that handed Manchester City a 1-0 win over Manchester United.
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Shaw set to miss Brighton but expected back for Fulham as De Ligt and Amad remain sidelined
Michael Carrick says Luke Shaw could be fit for Manchester United's Carabao Cup tie with Brighton on Wednesday, but the left-back is more likely to return for Sunday's Premier League visit of Fulham. Matthijs de Ligt and Amad are both ruled out this week.
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Baleba targets October debut for Manchester United after ankle injury delays £70m signing
Carlos Baleba could make his Manchester United debut against Tottenham on October 10 after the £70m midfielder returned to grass work for the first time. The 22-year-old arrived from Brighton in August already carrying an ankle ligament injury.
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Carrick expects £65m Baleba to return after international break for Tottenham clash
Carlos Baleba has been sidelined by an ankle injury since his £65m move from Brighton, but Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick expects the Cameroon midfielder to be available after the international break, potentially in time to face Tottenham.
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Manchester United in talks to sign Leicester's Louis Page, an 18-year-old boyhood Red Devils fan
Manchester United are in initial talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, 18, who is a boyhood Old Trafford supporter. The England Under-19 international has registered three assists in four League One matches this season.
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Owen backs Carrick's Sesko decision but warns United striker is not yet world-class
Michael Owen has defended Michael Carrick's choice to keep Benjamin Sesko on the bench for Sunday's Manchester derby, but cautioned that the £74m striker must play more regularly before he can be considered among the world's best centre-forwards.
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Newcastle's injury crisis deepens ahead of unbeaten Hull's visit to St James' Park
Newcastle United head into Saturday's Premier League clash with Hull City carrying six injury concerns after a 3-0 thrashing by Leeds United, with Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey and Nico Gonzalez all doubts alongside three long-term absentees.
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FA urged to act on Fernandes after United star escapes punishment in Foden red-card row
Bruno Fernandes avoided a retrospective ban despite appearing to kick Phil Foden before the Manchester City midfielder was sent off in United's 1-0 derby defeat. Former professionals and journalists are divided over whether the FA should still intervene.
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Anderson's 'Kings of Manchester' call backed up by standout derby display against United
Elliot Anderson delivered his finest Manchester City performance yet in Sunday's derby win at Old Trafford, leading all City players in touches and accurate passes despite Phil Foden's early red card leaving the visitors a man down.
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Ruben Dias' father accidentally headbutted Noel Gallagher during City's dramatic 2022 title win
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher was left with stitches and two black eyes after Ruben Dias' father accidentally headbutted him during Manchester City's chaotic Premier League title-clinching victory over Aston Villa in May 2022.
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Liverpool host Spurs in Carabao Cup third round at Anfield with Fowler and Ferdinand on punditry
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur meet at Anfield in the Carabao Cup third round, with Mark Pougatch presenting and Robbie Fowler and Les Ferdinand serving as pundits for the midweek clash.
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Scholes warns Manchester United jury still out on Lammens as title barrier
Paul Scholes believes Manchester United cannot seriously challenge for the Premier League title until they confirm whether goalkeeper Senne Lammens is truly world-class, pointing to elite stoppers at Liverpool, City and Arsenal as the blueprint.
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Scholes questions Lammens after City defeat as United's goalkeeper problem persists
Paul Scholes has cast doubt on Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens following a 1-0 loss to Manchester City, arguing that Michael Carrick has yet to solve the same positional concern that plagued Erik ten Hag's tenure.
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Donnarumma's stoppage-time save seals controversial Manchester derby win for 10-man City
Gianluigi Donnarumma denied Bryan Mbeumo in the 95th minute to preserve Manchester City's victory over United at Old Trafford, with Erling Haaland's VAR-assisted goal — scored while City were reduced to 10 men — proving the difference.
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Shearer brands Fernandes 'pathetic' over Foden red card as Haaland winner labelled karma
Alan Shearer has condemned Bruno Fernandes for his role in Phil Foden's dismissal during Sunday's Manchester derby, arguing both players deserved red cards. Gabby Agbonlahor, meanwhile, called Haaland's controversial VAR-awarded winner the 'karma' Fernandes deserved.
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Noel Gallagher jokes his heart is 'full of pride' after son flips off United fans at Old Trafford
Oasis star Noel Gallagher has laughed off footage of his 15-year-old son Sonny giving Manchester United supporters the middle finger during City's controversial 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Howard Webb to address VAR blunder that handed Manchester City derby win
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb will publicly explain the VAR error that awarded Erling Haaland's winner in Sunday's Manchester derby, after officials admitted Enzo Fernandez's offside position should have triggered an on-field review.
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