Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Carragher and Neville agree Carrick is shoehorning Fernandes into wrong role at United
Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and Micah Richards all raised concerns before Manchester United's clash at Elland Road, arguing that Michael Carrick's preferred midfield three forces Bruno Fernandes into an uncomfortable wide position.
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Clauss demands his place in France squad under Zidane: "I'm not giving up"
On Téléfoot, OGC Nice right-back Jonathan Clauss displayed his determination to return to the France squad under Zinédine Zidane, despite intense competition for the right-back position.
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Unbeaten Evloev targets first UFC finish as he challenges Volkanovski for featherweight title at UFC 333
Movsar Evloev enters Saturday's UFC 333 featherweight title fight in Abu Dhabi with a perfect 20-0 record but zero finishes in the promotion. The challenger believes his bout with Alexander Volkanovski could finally change that.
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Carrick starts Martinez against Leeds despite United board criticism row
Michael Carrick has selected Lisandro Martinez to start for Manchester United against Leeds despite the defender's public criticism of the club's hierarchy earlier this week. Carrick said the matter is resolved: "What's done is done, we've moved on."
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rennie hails Peter Lakai as 'unbelievable' after 18-carry Bledisloe masterclass
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie lavished praise on loose-forward Peter Lakai following New Zealand's second Bledisloe Cup Test win over the Wallabies in Sydney, where Lakai led all players with 18 carries and made 16 tackles.
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Barnes insists All Blacks' physical DNA will not change despite 43-21 Wallabies rout
Assistant coach Neil Barnes kept expectations measured after New Zealand's back-to-back wins over Australia, stressing that physicality at the breakdown is non-negotiable as the All Blacks build squad depth ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Rennie hails McReight as world's best after All Blacks nullify him across Bledisloe sweep
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie praised Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight as probably the best in the world at the breakdown, even as New Zealand completed a clean Bledisloe Cup sweep by suffocating his impact across both Tests.
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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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Arteta backs Havertz to hit 25 goals a season as Gyokeres drops to the bench
Mikel Arteta has publicly backed Kai Havertz to become a 25-goal-a-season striker at Arsenal, with £64m summer signing Viktor Gyokeres relegated to a substitute role just weeks into the new campaign.
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Redknapp warns Man Utd that Carrick is 'too laid back' and was never destined to manage
Harry Redknapp has questioned whether Michael Carrick was ever cut out for management, calling him 'too laid back' as United's winless run stretches to five games following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid.
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Foden ends goal drought to open scoring as City edge Ipswich 3-2 in Premier League
Phil Foden broke a months-long scoring drought by converting Jeremy Doku's cross to open the scoring, with Manchester City going on to beat Ipswich Town 3-2 in the Premier League.
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Maresca sweats on five City injury scares after Haaland limps off against Ipswich
Erling Haaland limped off at full-time of Manchester City's 3-2 Premier League win over Ipswich, joining Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, Nico O'Reilly and Antoine Semenyo in raising injury concerns for manager Enzo Maresca.
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