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Manchester United turns to Conte and closes door on Deschamps
Didier Deschamps saw his potential move to Manchester United fade away as the Red Devils entered advanced talks with Antonio Conte, who is currently without a club, according to reports from TuttoMercatoWeb and Il Mattino.
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Kulusevski ends 500-day injury absence as Spurs host Coventry with seven players out
Dejan Kulusevski will return to Tottenham's matchday squad for the first time in over 500 days when bottom-of-the-table Spurs host Coventry on Monday, though Roberto De Zerbi is without seven players including Savio and Lucas Bergvall.
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Man Utd players fear Amazon documentary cameras are silencing dressing-room honesty
Manchester United players and staff reportedly believe the Amazon Prime 'All or Nothing' cameras are preventing frank post-match debriefs, with sources describing the crew as a 'pain' as the club sits with just two wins from nine games under Michael Carrick.
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Carrick sweats on Mainoo and Shaw fitness as United host Leeds with six players sidelined
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces a mounting injury crisis ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Leeds, with late fitness checks on Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw and four further players confirmed absent.
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Martinez expects return 'in a few weeks' after surgery following head clash at Everton
Emiliano Martinez has posted an update from his hospital bed confirming successful surgery after a clash of heads with Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win at Everton, where he was stretchered off after eight minutes of on-pitch treatment.
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Carrick laughs off Butt's claim he had doubts about management before Man Utd role
Michael Carrick has dismissed suggestions he was reluctant to return to management after his Middlesbrough sacking, insisting he is 'loving' life as Manchester United head coach following Nicky Butt's candid podcast revelation.
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Bendtner names Adebayor as the only Arsenal team-mate he truly could not stand
Nicklas Bendtner has revealed that Emmanuel Adebayor was the one Arsenal team-mate he never got along with, describing a mutual dislike that boiled over into a public confrontation during a 5-1 League Cup semi-final defeat to Tottenham.
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Carrick backs injured Fernandes to rediscover form quickly after frustrating United start
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has defended Bruno Fernandes, acknowledging the Manchester United captain's difficult start to the season while insisting the Portuguese midfielder will soon return to his best despite playing through a knock.
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Man City appeal faces long odds as sanctions expected before season's end
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 financial charges and face punishments ranging from a fine to Premier League expulsion. A sports lawyer has cast doubt on their appeal prospects, while a sanctions ruling is expected before the end of the current season.
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Souness urges Liverpool to hand Van Dijk new deal and singles out Szoboszlai as problem
Graeme Souness has called on Liverpool to extend Virgil van Dijk's contract beyond next summer, describing the 35-year-old captain as a 'Rolls-Royce' who is still improving — while also questioning Dominik Szoboszlai's defensive contribution in midfield.
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Martinez fined and available for selection after criticising Man Utd board ahead of Leeds clash
Lisandro Martinez has been fined and issued a public apology after publicly criticising Manchester United's board following their Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid. The Argentine centre-back trained fully at Carrington and has been included in the squad for Sunday's Premier League visit to Elland Road.
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Carrick confirms Martinez available for Leeds as Gabriel exit nears resolution
Michael Carrick has cleared Lisandro Martinez to face Leeds United on Sunday after the defender's public outburst, while teenager JJ Gabriel's departure from Manchester United appears close to being finalised with Real Madrid among the frontrunners.
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Amorim's fate was sealed in 'blow-up' meeting with Wilcox two days before Leeds draw
Rúben Amorim was already a dead man walking before Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Leeds at Elland Road, after a heated meeting with director of football Jason Wilcox over his refusal to abandon the 3-4-3 system ended any hope of reconciliation.
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Foden ends 10-month goal drought as Man City ease past Ipswich in Premier League
Phil Foden scored his first Manchester City goal in over 10 months as the Blues beat Ipswich Town in the Premier League, with the England midfielder celebrating by pointing to the badge in front of the Etihad faithful.
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Carrick laughs off Butt's claim he had doubts about returning to management
Michael Carrick dismissed Nicky Butt's suggestion that he was reluctant to return to management, saying the Manchester United head coach role is "the best job I could possibly have" and that he is relishing the challenge ahead of Sunday's trip to Leeds.
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Bayern chief rules out Wirtz January move as Williams agent confirms Liverpool's past interest
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has distanced the club from a January swoop for struggling Liverpool winger Florian Wirtz, while Nico Williams' agent has confirmed the Reds were among Europe's elite chasing the Athletic Bilbao star after Euro 2024.
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Haaland, Semenyo and Nunes among five City injury concerns after nervy Ipswich win
Manchester City extended their perfect Premier League start to seven wins by edging Ipswich Town 3-2, but manager Enzo Maresca was left sweating on the fitness of Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo, Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovacic and Nico O'Reilly.
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Carrick confirms January transfer push as 16-year-old Gabriel nears United exit
Michael Carrick has pledged Manchester United will emerge from the January window stronger, while teenager JJ Gabriel edges closer to leaving Old Trafford with Real Madrid reportedly ready to meet his £8.5m wage demands.
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Carrick insists Manchester United are 'not that far away' from Premier League title challenge
Michael Carrick has pushed back against criticism of Manchester United's direction, arguing the club remain closer to a Premier League title challenge than their poor early-season form suggests, with the club's internal 2028 target still firmly in place.
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Carrick refuses to set title timeline despite Man Utd CEO's 2028 Premier League target
Michael Carrick has distanced himself from chief executive Omar Berrada's aim of winning the Premier League within two seasons, insisting there is no fixed timeframe on returning Manchester United to the summit — with the club already 12 points off the pace after six games.
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