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Carrick's United need defensive reinforcements despite £415m spent over two summers
Manchester United have invested over £415m since INEOS took charge, reshaping their attack and midfield, but manager Michael Carrick will head into next summer knowing defensive additions remain the squad's most pressing need.
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Carragher stands firm on Mac Allister despite Liverpool winner against Atletico Madrid
Alexis Mac Allister scored the winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but Jamie Carragher maintained the Argentine was wrong to air his contract frustrations publicly at a press conference beforehand.
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Bayern Munich chief admits Liverpool's £123m Barcola bid was too rich, but backs Diaz to draw bigger crowds
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has confirmed the club held genuine interest in Bradley Barcola before Liverpool's £123m move from PSG priced them out, while insisting Luis Diaz — signed from the Reds for £65.5m last summer — is the player who truly pulls fans through the turnstiles.
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Manchester United open talks with Jorge Mendes to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde
Manchester United are set to open direct negotiations with agent Jorge Mendes over Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with Luke Shaw's fitness concerns driving the club's search for cover at the position.
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Man United's formation switch at U21 level puts 15-year-old JJ Gabriel on path to first-team debut
Manchester United's U21 side has adopted Michael Carrick's 4-2-3-1 system, a tactical alignment designed to ease the transition for academy prospects. Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel, who scored 26 goals in 29 games last season, stands to benefit most as he learns the No.10 role.
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Palmer inspires Chelsea's six-goal Carabao Cup comeback from two down against Leeds
Cole Palmer scored twice after coming off the bench at half-time as Chelsea overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Leeds 6-3 at Stamford Bridge, advancing to the Carabao Cup fourth round under Xabi Alonso.
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Richarlison seeks legal action to cancel Tottenham contract and join Vasco da Gama
Richarlison is reportedly pursuing legal action to force Tottenham into cancelling his contract, with Brazilian outlet Globo claiming the striker wants to return home and sign for Vasco da Gama after being left out of Spurs' Premier League squad.
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United poach Eze, Cassim and Konde from City and Liverpool as Amass earns first-team lifeline
Manchester United have completed or are finalising the signings of three academy prospects from their rivals, while teenage left-back Harry Amass has been kept at the club and handed a first-team training opportunity ahead of the Champions League opener against Sabah.
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Szoboszlai and Mac Allister's instinctive bond fuels Liverpool's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid
Dominik Szoboszlai says he and Alexis Mac Allister share an unspoken understanding on the pitch, with both midfielders scoring in Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
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Rice dismisses fitness fears after hamstring issue frustrated him at the World Cup
Declan Rice has brushed aside concerns over his workload at Arsenal, revealing a neural hamstring problem and illness hampered him during England's run to the World Cup semi-finals last summer. The midfielder says a full rest has him ready to sustain another 60-plus game season.
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Araujo's backheel assist against Atletico signals Liverpool have found their makeshift right-back
Ronald Araujo set up Dominik Szoboszlai's equaliser against Atletico Madrid with an improvised backheel, convincing Andoni Iraola that the on-loan Barcelona defender can solve Liverpool's right-back problem with both defensive solidity and unexpected attacking contribution.
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Ljungberg accuses Arsenal fans of forgetting Martinelli after £60m Saudi exit
Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has criticised the club's supporters for pushing Gabriel Martinelli out, saying fans forgot how much the Brazilian contributed across his seven-year, 278-game spell at the Emirates.
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Mudryk ankle injury leaves Spurs paying for a player who cannot help De Zerbi's winless start
Mykhailo Mudryk has sustained an ankle injury in training just one match into his Tottenham loan from Chelsea, ruling him out for up to two months. The setback compounds a miserable opening to Roberto De Zerbi's first full season, with Spurs winless and goalless after three Premier League games.
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Real Madrid weigh Mac Allister swap with Camavinga as Atlético circle and City eye Alvarez return
Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister and considering a swap involving Eduardo Camavinga, while Atlético Madrid are said to be ready to rival them. Separately, Manchester City have held talks with Barcelona over Erling Haaland and are exploring a reunion with Julián Alvarez.
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Mount backs Man United's £155m midfield overhaul despite his own fight for minutes
Mason Mount has publicly welcomed Manchester United's summer signing of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba, calling the increased competition a 'must-have' — even as the 27-year-old is yet to make a single appearance this season.
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Premier League moves Christmas fixture release forward after Manchester United pressure
The Premier League will publish its December fixture schedule earlier than last season after clubs including Manchester United lobbied for an earlier announcement, giving supporters more time to plan travel over the festive period.
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Premier League relents on Christmas fixtures after Manchester United and clubs push for earlier announcement
The Premier League is set to confirm its Christmas fixture schedule on Thursday after Manchester United and several other clubs pressured the organisation to bring the announcement forward, giving fans more time to plan travel and attendance.
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Barcola's cramp not an injury concern as Liverpool expect winger fit for Fulham
Bradley Barcola limped off during Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, but manager Andoni Iraola confirmed the £106m winger suffered only cramp and is expected to be available against Fulham on Saturday.
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Rashford shines on return as United pundits value reintegrated winger at £70m
Marcus Rashford delivered another encouraging display on the left wing in Manchester United's Premier League win over Everton, prompting MEN analysts to argue the club have effectively landed a £70m-calibre winger for free by reintegrating him.
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Sabah FK: the seven-year-old club whose manager turned a quiz show win into a Champions League debut against Man Utd
Sabah FK, founded only in 2017, make their Champions League debut against Manchester United on September 10. Their Lithuanian manager Valdas Dambrauskas used a £725 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire prize to fund his coaching education in England, including a stint at United's own soccer schools.
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