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Manchester United will not strip Fernandes of captaincy after Carrick criticism

Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned manager Michael Carrick's tactical decisions following Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, but the club has decided against punishing their captain.

Football Oct 22

Solskjaer knew United would sack him at half-time before Watford defeat sealed his fate

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he sensed his Manchester United tenure was over at half-time during the 4-1 defeat to Watford in November 2021, telling players it was likely their last session together before Harry Maguire's red card ended any hope of a comeback.

Football Oct 22

Guimaraes hails 'unbelievable' Rice after late equaliser rescues Arsenal at Bayern

Bruno Guimaraes praised Declan Rice as an 'unbelievable player' after the England midfielder's 82nd-minute goal earned Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, keeping the Gunners unbeaten in the Champions League.

Football Oct 22

Walker warns he may remove tattoo if Man City's Premier League titles are stripped

Kyle Walker says he would consider removing his 'Four in a Row' leg tattoo if Manchester City's Premier League titles are taken away following the club's guilty verdict on 114 rule breaches. An appeal remains ongoing and sanctions are yet to be determined.

Football Oct 22

United chiefs split on Carrick successor as boardroom tensions follow 4-1 Como humiliation

Manchester United's director of football Jason Wilcox and recruitment director Christopher Vivell are reportedly at odds over who should replace Michael Carrick, who has won just two of his 11 games in charge.

Football Oct 22

Shearer blasts Fernandes and Martinez for criticising Carrick after 4-1 Como defeat

Alan Shearer has demanded Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez focus on their own performances after both publicly criticised Manchester United's coaching staff following back-to-back defeats in the Champions League.

Football Oct 22

Solskjaer reveals he knew Man Utd had sacked him at half-time against Watford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has recalled the moment he realised his Manchester United reign was over — at half-time during the 4-1 defeat to Watford in November 2021, before anyone had officially told him.

Football Oct 22

Fernandes tells Man Utd to stop living in the past after 4-1 humiliation in Como

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes publicly called out his club's obsession with past glories following Wednesday's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, openly questioning manager Michael Carrick's tactics in a second consecutive candid interview.

Football Oct 22

Struggling at Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold weighs Premier League return with Chelsea leading the chase

Trent Alexander-Arnold has fallen to third-choice right-back at Real Madrid under José Mourinho, logging just 343 minutes this season, and is reportedly weighing a return to the Premier League with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool all linked.

Football Oct 22

Nagelsmann, Howe and McKenna among five names on United's managerial shortlist after Como humiliation

Manchester United chiefs were left 'stunned' by a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Serie A side Como, with pressure mounting on Michael Carrick and five names — including Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe and Kieran McKenna — emerging as potential replacements.

Football Oct 22

Carrick survives United axe for now despite 4-1 thrashing as fan poll demands sack

Michael Carrick will take charge of Manchester United's home match against Bournemouth on Sunday after the club confirmed it is 'business as usual', despite a 4-1 defeat to Champions League debutants Como leaving United seven games without a win.

Football Oct 22

City scouts Porto twice in a month as transfer ban looms among 114-charge punishments

Manchester City's scouting operation continues at full pace despite the club awaiting punishment for 114 Premier League rule breaches. Scouts attended Porto's Champions League defeat to PSV on Tuesday, with Danish midfielder Victor Froholdt among the players monitored.

Football Oct 22

Carrick survives sack threat after 4-1 Champions League humiliation by Como

Manchester United have decided to keep Michael Carrick in charge ahead of Sunday's Premier League home fixture against Bournemouth, despite a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como that left the club with just two wins in 11 games this season.

Football Oct 22

Fernandes doubles down on Man Utd criticism: 'We focus too much on the past'

Bruno Fernandes has urged everyone at Manchester United to stop living in the club's glorious past, doubling down on his post-match criticism of head coach Michael Carrick following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.

Football Oct 22

Carrick to stay in charge for Bournemouth despite 4-1 Como thrashing and player unrest

Manchester United have confirmed a pre-match press conference for Friday, signalling Michael Carrick will not be sacked before Sunday's Premier League visit of Bournemouth. The club have won just two games all season and sit 13th in the table.

Football Oct 22

Nagelsmann emerges as leading Man Utd candidate after Germany exit as Carrick's future hangs in balance

Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly open to taking charge at Manchester United should the club part ways with Michael Carrick, whose position is under scrutiny following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como that extended United's winless run to seven games.

Football Oct 22

Carrick under fire after 153 days as four British bosses headline United manager odds

Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looks increasingly precarious after a 4-1 loss to Como left him openly criticised by captain Bruno Fernandes. Eddie Howe leads the betting to replace him, with Julian Nagelsmann, Fabian Hurzeler and Antonio Conte also prominent.

Football Oct 22

Ashley Young warns Conte appointment at Man Utd would be 'a disaster' given squad's running stats

Former Manchester United winger Ashley Young, who played under Antonio Conte at Inter Milan, has cautioned his old club against appointing the Italian, citing the squad's poor running statistics and Conte's notoriously gruelling fitness demands.

Football Oct 22

Arteta warns Saka quad injury 'does not look good at all' after Bayern draw

Bukayo Saka was forced off after just 10 minutes of Arsenal's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, with manager Mikel Arteta expressing serious concern over a quad injury to his key winger.

Football Oct 22

Amorim declares undying love for Man United as successor Carrick teeters on the brink

Ruben Amorim has insisted his feelings for Manchester United remain unchanged since his January sacking, returning to England with AC Milan as his replacement Michael Carrick faces the prospect of being dismissed before Sunday's game against Bournemouth.

Football Oct 22