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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.
