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Donovan and Johnson clash over Man City-bound teen Cavan Sullivan's potential
Landon Donovan urged caution over the hype surrounding 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan, the Philadelphia Union midfielder set to join Manchester City next year — prompting a fierce public response from fellow US legend Eddie Johnson.
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Kai Rooney, 16, makes Man Utd U21 debut but Forest deny him winning start
Wayne Rooney's son Kai came off the bench in the 77th minute for Manchester United's Under-21s against Nottingham Forest in Premier League 2, but a late Forest winner sealed a defeat for the young Red Devils.
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Carrick sweats on Shaw and Mainoo as United face Leeds with 10 players sidelined
Michael Carrick heads into Manchester United's clash at Elland Road with as many as 10 players unavailable, including doubts over Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo, as United seek a first win in six matches.
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Ferguson wanted Benzema and Ben Arfa: the impossible call to Manchester United in 2009
In summer 2009, Alex Ferguson sought to sign Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa to form what he described as « one of the best duos in football history ». Benzema's former agent, Karim Djaziri, reveals how the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner ultimately chose Real Madrid.
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Martinez's investment rant headlines six explosive moments from Man Utd's All Or Nothing doc
Amazon's All Or Nothing series covering Manchester United's 2024/25 season is shaping up to be compulsive viewing for all the wrong reasons, with Lisandro Martinez's public attack on the club's hierarchy after a Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid leading a catalogue of damaging moments already captured on film.
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Seedorf reveals Lippi's Ronaldo promise convinced him to snub Manchester United
Clarence Seedorf has disclosed he was set to join Manchester United before Marcello Lippi called and offered him the chance to play alongside Ronaldo R9 and Christian Vieri at Inter Milan, ultimately steering him away from Old Trafford.
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Martinez fined after Champions League outburst as Gabriel edges closer to Real Madrid exit
Manchester United have punished Lisandro Martinez with a fine following his public criticism of the club's summer recruitment after Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, academy prospect JJ Gabriel looks increasingly likely to leave for Real Madrid without making a senior competitive appearance.
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Liverpool in driving seat to sign £100m Alex Scott as Hamann warns Iraola over top-four hopes
Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in January, with Bournemouth demanding £100m for the 23-year-old. Former Red Dietmar Hamann has meanwhile cast doubt on Andoni Iraola's chances of securing a top-four finish this season.
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Martinez set to leave United as Carrick retains squad backing amid board pressure
Lisandro Martinez is expected to depart Manchester United at the end of the season after publicly criticising the board, with his contract extension option yet to be activated. Despite two wins in nine games, the squad remains firmly behind head coach Michael Carrick.
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Martinez fined by Manchester United as JJ Gabriel exit edges closer
Manchester United have fined Lisandro Martinez following his post-match outburst after Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, while academy prospect JJ Gabriel appears increasingly likely to leave the club without making a senior appearance.
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Guler set to extend Real Madrid stay as Merino reveals squad's secret title meeting
Arda Guler is reportedly close to signing a new contract at Real Madrid, effectively ending Arsenal's hopes of signing the Turkish attacker. Meanwhile, Mikel Merino has lifted the lid on a private squad meeting that helped Arsenal secure last season's Premier League title.
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Farke defends Carrick from early criticism and rejects favourites tag ahead of Yorkshire derby
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has spoken out in support of Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick, calling his work 'amazing', while insisting his own side should not be considered favourites despite sitting above their rivals in the Premier League.
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Jude Law cast as Bill Shankly in A24 series from Adolescence writer Jack Thorne
Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law will portray legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly in a new drama written by Jack Thorne and produced by A24. The series will chronicle Shankly's 15-year reign at Anfield, during which he lifted Liverpool from the Second Division to three First Division titles.
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Arteta backs out-of-form Madueke to seize chance as Gyokeres also faces Arsenal exit pressure
Mikel Arteta has publicly backed Noni Madueke to rediscover his best form at Arsenal, with the £52m signing from Chelsea set for a run of games following Christos Tzolis's injury. Viktor Gyokeres is also under pressure after a difficult start since arriving from Sporting Lisbon.
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Moyes says Everton contract talks have stalled since Friedkin Group put club up for sale
David Moyes has revealed that discussions over a new Everton contract have entered a 'lull' following The Friedkin Group's announcement they are exploring a sale of the club. The Scot is in the final year of his deal but says extending it is not his immediate priority.
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Alex Scott injury less serious than feared, with Bournemouth hopeful of early return
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose says Alex Scott's thigh injury is healing better than expected, reducing the initial six-to-eight-week absence estimate. The midfielder was hurt on England duty during the international break.
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Schmeichel admits his Martinez interview was 'clumsy' after missing explosive United outburst
Peter Schmeichel has explained that he was unaware Lisandro Martinez had just attacked Manchester United's leadership when the defender was pushed into his pitchside interview after the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
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Reece James faces three-month absence after Chelsea captain undergoes knee surgery
Chelsea captain Reece James has had a minor knee operation and is expected to miss around three months, ruling him out well beyond the new year. Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed the setback is "not going to be a two or three-week thing" ahead of a demanding run of fixtures.
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Parker would snub Haaland signing and target two Man City defenders for United instead
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker says he would not want Erling Haaland at Old Trafford despite the striker's 172 goals in 207 City appearances, preferring to strengthen United's backline with Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi.
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Martinez ready to leave United over recruitment failures, tactical frustration and logistics concerns
Lisandro Martinez is open to leaving Manchester United when his contract expires in 12 months, frustrated by the club's failure to sign a striker and left-back, a limp Carabao Cup capitulation against Brighton, and what he sees as poor away-game logistics.
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