Mainoo a 'massive influence' on Man Utd upturn, says Carrick By AFP September 11, 2026 12:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick applauds the fans followin …
… Carrick could afford to leave out Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford, while Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo and Sesko were handed a rest in the second half. …
… Rashford and the return of his England international teammate Kobbie Mainoo made a big difference, but United were again reliant on Fernandes as a difference-maker in the final third. …
… Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez all started that match on the bench after missing most of pre-season due to their participation in the latter stages of the World Cup. …
… Tuchel is likely to give game time to players who have been on the fringes throughout the campaign, most likely meaning a World Cup debut for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo and possibly a start for Kane's understudy as striker, Ollie Watkins. …
… Tuchel is likely to give game time to players who have been on the fringes throughout the campaign, most likely meaning a World Cup debut for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo and possibly a start for Kane's understudy as striker, Ollie Watkins. …
… Tuchel is likely to give game time to players who have been on the fringes throughout the campaign, most likely meaning a World Cup debut for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo and possibly a start for Kane's understudy as striker, Ollie Watkins. …
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in last week's League Cup defeat to Brighton. He missed United's 1-1 draw at Fulham and will undergo tests before defining his recovery plan.
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in last week's League Cup defeat to Brighton. He missed United's 1-1 draw at Fulham and will undergo tests before defining his recovery plan.
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in a League Cup match against Brighton, which also caused him to miss Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham. He will miss matches against Scotland, North Macedonia, and Switzerland during the international break.
Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. The goal was controversial, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached Haaland.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.
Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United recovered from a goal down to defeat Ipswich 5-2 in a Premier League match on Sunday, bouncing back from a 2-0 loss to Hull the previous weekend.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said new signing Carlos Baleba will miss around three weeks due to an ankle injury, though Carrick remains excited by the Cameroonian midfielder's potential. Baleba joined from Brighton for £70 million.
France and England will play for third place in the 2026 World Cup in Miami on July 18, 2026, after losing their semi-finals—France to Spain 2-0 and England to Argentina 2-1.
France and England meet in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami on July 18, 2026, after both lost their semi-finals: France fell 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina.
France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami, after both suffered semi-final defeats—France losing 2-0 to Spain and England losing 2-1 to Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel said neither team's players wanted to play the match, preferring to have reached the final.
England's Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway. James, who missed the previous three games with a hamstring injury, is set to return to the starting line-up on Saturday after Jarell Quansah was suspended.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said he is more focused on finishing the season well than his own future at the club. Carrick has overseen an upturn in United's form; a recent 3-2 win over Liverpool saw them qualify for the Champions League with three games remaining.
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Thursday that he is more focused on finishing the season strongly than on his uncertain long-term position at Old Trafford. Carrick took over in January after Ruben Amorim's departure and has overseen an upturn in United's form, securing Champions League qualification with a 3-2 win over Liverpool.
Michael Carrick, Manchester United's interim head coach, said the pressurised role feels "natural" after the club secured a return to the Champions League next season by beating Liverpool 3-2 to guarantee a top-five Premier League finish with three games remaining.
Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, with Kobbie Mainoo scoring the winner. Third-placed United opened a six-point lead over Liverpool and are guaranteed to finish in the top five.
Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, coming from behind after being 2-0 down at half-time. Kobbie Mainoo's goal secured the win and manager Michael Carrick's position for next season.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says the upcoming clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday is a "standout" game despite neither club challenging for the Premier League title this season. United sit third, three points clear of Liverpool, with both on track to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Manchester United defeated Liverpool 3-2, with Kobbie Mainoo's goal securing the victory and United's return to Champions League football after a two-year absence. United led 2-0 early but conceded two goals before Mainoo's late strike sealed the win.
Michael Carrick, Manchester United's interim head coach, called the upcoming fixture against Liverpool a "standout" game, noting the historical significance of the rivalry between England's two most successful clubs as they meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2031, ending months of speculation about his future. The 21-year-old has made 98 appearances for United and scored seven goals, including in the 2024 FA Cup final win against Manchester City.