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Man United are stuck with their underperforming players no matter who's manager
Man United can dismiss Michael Carrick, but whoever replaces him will face the same problems: a squad that continues to fail the club and its fans.
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Who could replace Carrick after Man United's worst start since 1986?
Manchester United have struggled this season, but which managers could step in to replace Michael Carrick if the club sacks him?
Do Man United need to make a decision on Carrick's future?
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Carrick: I'm not expecting to lose my job
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Was Carrick wrong to drop Fernandes vs. Bournemouth?
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Who is to blame at Manchester United?
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TOP HEADLINES
2026-27 Spanish LALIGA
Mourinho guides Madrid to statement win over Barça, and blows LaLiga title race wide open
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McManaman: Real Madrid's El Clásico victory vs. Barcelona is good for LaLiga
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2026-27 English Premier League
Iraola era at Liverpool finally has liftoff thanks to big-money forwards
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Hislop praises Isak's performance for Liverpool vs. Brighton
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A-LEAGUES
A-League Men Stocks: Has Talay fixed the Wanderers?
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A-League Women Stocks: Melbourne City lay down a marker
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Branthwaite amid defensive rebuild
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WILL KANE WIN THE BALLON D'OR?
'Who else but Kane?': The case for ending England's Ballon d'Or heartbreak -- but why history is against him
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Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or-worthy goalscoring numbers: What stats, charts say
ARSENAL PROVING TO BE PEOPLE'S CHAMPIONS
Make way for Arsenal, the people's Premier League champions
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Did Arsenal prioritise the result over performance vs. Everton?
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SPURS CLAIM DERBY WIN OVER CHELSEA
Tottenham's rare win at Chelsea signals progress under De Zerbi
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Alonso: Chelsea need to have maturity to deal with difficult moments
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Chelsea
English Premier League
Chelsea still trust Penders after error - Alonso
Top Headlines
- Sources: Man Utd considering Howe, Nagelsmann
- Mou not satisfied with Clásico win: We want LaLiga
- Pedri says Barcelona paid for stupid mistakes
- Carrick unsure on future amid Man United pressure
- Hürzeler skewers Liverpool's lack of creativity
- Sage: 'No noise inside' amid Palace job uncertainty
- Ex-PL winger Pennant hospitalised by dog attack
- Maguire: United players are 'fully behind' Carrick
- Liverpool loanee Elliott gets two yellows in minute
ASEAN Club Championship
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2026-27 ASEAN Club Championship: Fixtures, results, standings, how to watch
The 2026-27 ASEAN Club Championship kicks off on Oct. 7 with 14 teams vying to become kings of Southeast Asia.
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