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Michael Carrick the frontrunner to take Manchester United caretaker role

Michael Carrick the frontrunner to take Manchester United caretaker role3+ hour, 42+ min ago   (424+ words) Manchester United are focused on talks with Michael Carrick as they look to name a caretaker head coach. The Press Association understands Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains a candidate for the role with talks continuing on Monday, but former United captain…...

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Man United pick lead candidate for interim manager after two interviews

Man United pick lead candidate for interim manager after two interviews5+ hour, 28+ min ago   (373+ words) Darren Fletcher's candidacy may have been damaged by United's FA Cup exit on Sunday Manchester United are poised to choose their interim manager for the rest of the season with Michael Carrick now the frontrunner to take charge, ahead of…...

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Monday’s briefing: Man Utd exit FA Cup but Arsenal still fighting on four fronts

Monday’s briefing: Man Utd exit FA Cup but Arsenal still fighting on four fronts12+ hour, 28+ min ago   (500+ words) Managerless Manchester United's season took another turn for the worse as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton on Sunday. Arsenal continue to challenge on four fronts after they came from behind to beat Portsmouth 4-1 with a…...

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Man Utd’s nightmare season reaches new low with premature but predictable FA Cup exit

Man Utd’s nightmare season reaches new low with premature but predictable FA Cup exit16+ hour ago   (879+ words) Manchester United 1-2 Brighton and Hove Albion: Late Benjamin Sesko consolation goal not enough as hosts crash out of FA Cup at first time of asking For those, certain former managers perhaps included, who think Manchester United occupy too much space…...

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Manchester City extend lead at top of WSL with win over Everton

Manchester City extend lead at top of WSL with win over Everton16+ hour, 43+ min ago   (325+ words) City remain six points over reigning champions Chelsea, who thrashed West Ham to continue their pursuit of yet another title Goals from Kerolin and Vivianne Miedema cemented Manchester City's place at the top of the Women's Super League table with…...

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Man Utd knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton to end hopes of silverware this season

Man Utd knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton to end hopes of silverware this season16+ hour, 50+ min ago   (573+ words) Managerless Manchester United's hopes of ending a topsy-turvy season with silverware went up in smoke as Danny Welbeck once again scored against his former club and Brighton finally secured a first FA Cup victory against the Red Devils. A whirlwind…...

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Martinelli banishes bad headlines and earns redemption in easy Arsenal FA Cup win

Martinelli banishes bad headlines and earns redemption in easy Arsenal FA Cup win18+ hour, 29+ min ago   (644+ words) Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal: Martinelli grabbed his first senior hat-trick just days after being criticised for his actions when Liverpool star Conor Bradley was down injured Gabriel Martinelli hit the headlines for the right reasons by scoring a hat-trick as Arsenal overcame…...

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Redemption for Gabriel Martinelli as Arsenal hammer Portsmouth

Redemption for Gabriel Martinelli as Arsenal hammer Portsmouth19+ hour, 49+ min ago   (563+ words) Gabriel Martinelli hit the headlines for the right reasons by scoring a hat-trick as Arsenal overcame an early scare to thrash Championship strugglers Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round. Mikel Arteta's Premier League leaders fell behind less than three…...

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Arne Slot makes FA Cup pledge ahead of Liverpool’s clash against Barnsley

Arne Slot makes FA Cup pledge ahead of Liverpool’s clash against Barnsley23+ hour, 50+ min ago   (433+ words) Slot played a weakened time when the Reds were knocked out by Plymouth last season but the Liverpool manager is keen to avoid a repeat this year Arne Slot has promised to take the FA Cup seriously as he vowed…...

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Man City defender Max Alleyne enjoying his return to ‘biggest club in the world’

Man City defender Max Alleyne enjoying his return to ‘biggest club in the world’23+ hour, 59+ min ago   (441+ words) Max Alleyne is relishing his unexpected opportunity at the "biggest club in the world. The 20-year-old capped a remarkable week by scoring in Manchester City's ruthless 10-1 demolition of Sky Bet League One Exeter at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Just…...