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David Ornstein: MU intend to relieve Carrick of duties before derby against Liverpool
Manchester United are expected to relieve Michael Carrick of his duties as head coach.
US soccer fans were sent into a frenzy on Monday by the news that Mauricio Pochettino is in pole position to join Manchester United.
Match Reports
Inter 1-4 Manchester City: Fujino at the double as visitors end Champions League wait
Aoba Fujino's first-half brace set Manchester City on their way to a first Champions League win of the season, as they came from behind to beat Inter 4-1.
Hacken 0-0 Chelsea: Blues frustrated but stay unbeaten in WCL
Chelsea remain unbeaten in the Women’s Champions League but they were frustrated in a goalless draw at BK Hacken.
These Things Happen
Pochettino next? The last 10 managers to go from an international job to a Premier League one
Like a stuck record, Manchester United are looking at Mauricio Pochettino again as they seek a replacement for Michael Carrick.
Carrick future: Man Utd head coach position increasingly in doubt with Pochettino open to talks
Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach is looking increasingly in doubt, with Mauricio Pochettino open to a discussion with Man Utd if he were approached by the club
Man Utd’s biggest underperformers in 2026-27: Martinez 1st, Fernandes 3rd…
Manchester United‘s disastrous start to the new season has led to pressure on Michael Carrick in the manager’s role, but it probably isn’t all his fault.
The 5 players Real Madrid let go in the summer – & how they’re faring elsewhere
Real Madrid had a busy summer transfer window preparing for Jose Mourinho’s return to the club, but they also let go of some players who didn’t fit into the plans anymore.
Arsenal goalkeepers: Name all 24 to have played a Premier League game
Arsenal have had some brilliant goalkeepers in the Premier League era – but can you name every single one who has played for the club?
The Numbers Game: Kane prepares to make England history versus Croatia
Just over a month has passed since England inflicted Croatia's heaviest-ever defeat, thumping Slaven Bilic's side 7-0 in Rijeka in the Nations League.
An ode to Jens Lehmann: The maddest of the maverick keepers
While it’s a cliche to suggest that all goalkeepers are inherent mentalists, former Arsenal stopper Jens Lehmann certainly lived up to the stereotype. In fact, he took the legend of the maverick goalkeeper to a place where none have dared to venture since.
What They Say
'It didn't sit very well' – Baena admits Alvarez transfer request irked Atleti team-mates
Atletico Madrid midfielder Alex Baena admits Julian Alvarez's attempts to join Barcelona this summer "annoyed" the rest of Diego Simeone's squad.
Yamal ahead of Messi, Ronaldo at same age, claims Gerrard
Lamine Yamal is already a level up from where Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were at the same age as the Barcelona superstar.
Kaveh Solhekol has answered your latest questions on Manchester United, with Michael Carrick's future up in the air, the club in the relegation zone and more issues behind the scenes.
Chelsea not showing the consistency to get Champions League football this season, says Paul Merson
In his latest Sky Sports column, Paul Merson gives his view on Chelsea's defeat to Sunderland - as Xabi Alonso's inconsistent start to life at Stamford Bridge continues.
Xavi backs 'complete player' De Jong
Frenkie de Jong is a "complete player" who may sometimes be undervalued by those who do not play alongside him, so says Xavi.
Mourinho hopes Endrick gets Brazil minutes as Real Madrid youngster weighs up future
Jose Mourinho would be grateful to Carlo Ancelotti if the Brazil boss hands Endrick minutes over the international window.
Saliba may struggle to dislodge Konsa on Arsenal return, says Ferdinand
William Saliba may struggle to get back into Arsenal's starting XI when he returns to full fitness, given the hugely impressive form of recent signing Ezri Konsa.
No panic for Van Dijk with Liverpool contract set to expire
Virgil van Dijk is not panicking about his Liverpool contract expiring at the end of this season, even though he admits there is "nothing to report" concerning a new deal.
Fawabemnot
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we don't want pochettino
fuhaknruyz
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why not conte
Sahclnopsz
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if the board will consider Antonio conte,pep Gordiora,Emery than pochetino to be Manchester united head coach
jidcdprsu
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Pochetino. Relegation is real.
Oluwajaybaba
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what did he achieve at spurs?
EVEN AT PSG WHERE THEY HAD ALL THE STARS AT THE TIME !!!! WHAT A VERY VERY USELESS COACH THAT KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT FOOTBALL PHILOSOPHY
Fohamoprt
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no poch!!!
MwenePuta
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Manchester United fans, is Pochettino the man who can finally bring the glory days back to Old Trafford? 🔴 Give this comment a like if you believe United can rise again!
He never brought any trophy to Tottenham. ai don't know what the clueless bosses see in him.
yiuanrstyz
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alvarez come to arsenal
yiuanrstyz
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hello 👍
MwenePuta
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Carrick is a Man to have revived that bunch of useless players! Pochettino will definitely take us to relegation and I don't know who they'll bring to turn the fortunes around... To me, it's waste of money to sack Carrick after the board failed in their duty to meet him half way! Useless board!!!
Yusabckmu
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I hope Poch puts them in The EFL Championship where they belong 🤣🤣🤣🤣
DanCo3
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better Carrick is maintained than bringing Pochetino coach
DanCo3
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what did he achieve at spurs?
Oluwajaybaba
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From frying pan to fire !!!!! Pochetino WORST COACH OF ALL TIME !!!! I SWEAR I SEE MAN U RELEGATING IF THEY HIRE HIM 😂😂😂😂
Niddeoprs
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Kazadorty
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Carrick is better than this guy
they should use Arteta as example Carrick isn't the problem it's the players
Culturemime
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Carrick is better than this guy
Kazadorty
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Come on Arteta been at ARSENAL for how long they should him as example Carrick isn't problem
Kazadorty
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BRO CARRICK ISN'T PROBLEM THEY SHOULD AT ARSENAL AS EXAMPLE HOW MANY MANY YEARS DID waited
hisknortu
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I think Antonio conte is good for united now
Peedlmnpty
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Carrick is not the problem. The problem is Bruno Fernandez, Dalot Diago. They should leave the club
bodbimpuy
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do you know what you are saying why would he struggle and he will only train hard
bodbimpuy
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man u is getting the messiah better than Carrick useless board,if otherwise he flop another messiah is coming,another flop another messiah on and until the right messiah come? senseless pple,instead to give him time to build a team with solid platform,like arteta,fabregas
Widbiltz
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Now I know and believe that Manchester United are the most foolish football club in Europe, what is the difference between Carrick and Pochettino. Very useless football club.
coaabcdmpr
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Let's settle this debate, Red Devils! Would you rather keep Carrick and give him time or bring Pochettino to Old Trafford? Choose your side and explain why!
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nicklptz
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Leading where?
Vepabceino
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jon
wiueiklnuz
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I prefer Unai Emery
takbcdru
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wiueiklnuz
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Bringing Pochettino to replace Carrick will be the biggest mistake ever anyway
MozeloMoses
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And they choose players by themselves then hw will the coach cash up with the players he never wanted so the management should sort out that issue
the management is the problem
MozeloMoses
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And they choose players by themselves then hw will the coach cash up with the players he never wanted so the management should sort out that issue
MozeloMoses
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yes the problem is not the coach but the management is the problem cause they don't want to release money to buy players
johcklmoz
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if potchetino agrees he is going to be sacked the problem is not the coach but the management
Cokalouyz
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You have to review Pochettino and Antione conte to see who really man u want. Conte is the best man for Man U
Soyabersy
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please don't sack Michael Carrick give him time as u see the team dose not have quality players
Cokalouyz
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Man U you are beyond saving. How you even put Pochettino is even worse than Carrink.
johcklmoz
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let carrick continue as a manager there is no manager who can lead Manchester united that is the management problem not coach I come in peace
Soyabersy
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please do sack Michael Carrick
Voyabdimrz
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Hhhhhhh
Roaacdktuz
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Manchester United fans, is Pochettino the man who can finally bring the glory days back to Old Trafford? 🔴 Give this comment a like if you believe United can rise again!
hi
BudsNow420
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Manchester United's problem might be bigger than the manager. How many managers must come and go before the real problems are fixed? Football fans, what do you think? 🔥
BudsNow420
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Let's settle this debate, Red Devils! Would you rather keep Carrick and give him time or bring Pochettino to Old Trafford? Choose your side and explain why!
BudsNow420
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Manchester United fans, is Pochettino the man who can finally bring the glory days back to Old Trafford? 🔴 Give this comment a like if you believe United can rise again!