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Manchester United

Also known as: Man United · Man U

Manchester United — English football club managed by Michael Carrick, competing in Premier League and Champions League for first time in three years.

2026-04-242026-09-12

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options By AFP August 25, 2026 07:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (L) vies with Brighton

    Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options
  3. Citizen Digital

    Silvestre, who sits on a FIFA anti-racism panel, was a five-time Premier League winner with Manchester United and part of the French squad that reached the 2006 World Cup final.

    World Cup-winner Petit joins call for change in FIFA leadership
  4. Citizen Digital

    Manchester United start on Saturday at promoted Hull, who are back in the top tier for the first time since 2017.

    Premier League returns with Arsenal eyeing title dynasty
  5. Citizen Digital

    Manchester United start on Saturday at promoted Hull, who are back in the top tier for the first time since 2017.

    Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns
  6. Citizen Digital

    Jakirovic's side open their first top-flight campaign since 2016-17 with a home game against Manchester United on Saturday.

    Hull aim to silence critics after unexpected promotion to Premier League
  7. Citizen Digital

    Carrick insists Man Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window By AFP August 21, 2026 08:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English Interim head coach Michael Carrick reacts

    Carrick insists Man Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window
  8. Citizen Digital

    "I sense the enthusiasm around the place and that's exactly what I want." Arteta insisted Myles Lewis-Skelly would "100 percent" still be at Arsenal when the transfer window closes after the versatile teenager was linked with Manchester United and Chelsea.

    Arteta confirms Arsenal want to sign defender after Konsa link
  9. Citizen Digital

    City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea all have major questions to answer before they can establish themselves as genuine contenders for Arsenal's crown.

    Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta
  10. Citizen Digital

    Messi won the award six times, all with Barcelona, while Ronaldo won it three times at Real Madrid and once at Manchester United.

    Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'
  11. Citizen Digital

    Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea, Youri Tielemans moved to Manchester United and Lucas Digne was allowed to sign for PSG.

    Arsenal agree to sign Villa defender Konsa: reports

Yesterday

  1. Ronaldo pursues Asian Champions League title as Saudi clubs dominate

    Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Mainoo central to Manchester United's Champions League resurgence

    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.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. Manchester United beats Sabah 4-0 in Champions League return

    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.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Carrick confident Manchester United can compete in Champions League

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick believes the team is strong enough to compete with Europe's best as they return to the Champions League for the first time in three years, facing Azerbaijani champions Sabah in their league phase opener.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Courtois pauses Belgium career until Euro 2028 qualifiers

    Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 34, said he has decided to put his Belgium career on standby until September 2027, missing the upcoming Nations League campaign. Real Madrid's Courtois told Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws he made the decision after new coach Mark Van Bommel could not guarantee him the starting goalkeeper position.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Napoli midfielder McTominay undergoes successful heart procedure

    Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has had successful surgery for a minor heart rhythm disorder at Spire Manchester Hospital and will return to training in two weeks, according to his club Napoli.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 7 September

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, faces Inter in Champions League

    Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Maitland-Niles scores in 96th minute to give Everton draw

    Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his Everton debut with a late long-range strike in the 96th minute to secure a 2-2 draw against Manchester United. Everton failed to reinforce their attack during the transfer window, having sold Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and Beto to Fiorentina, with a deal for Monaco's Folarin Balogun derailed by a medical issue.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 5 September

  1. Greenwood, Guendouzi banned over Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl

    Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi were suspended for their involvement in chaotic scenes after their club's Champions League play-off second leg victory against Lyon. Guendouzi received a four-match UEFA ban for insulting others, provoking spectators, and violating basic rules of decent conduct, along with a €50,000 fine.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Moyes disappointed as Everton's striker transfer deal collapses

    Everton manager David Moyes expressed disappointment after a late move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapsed on deadline day and midfielder Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City, leaving the club with only 18 senior outfield players and just one recognised striker. Moyes said the club would have to live with the disappointments and move on.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Carrick satisfied with Manchester United midfield reinforcements

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Scott McTominay to undergo heart rhythm surgery

    Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo pulsed field ablation surgery for a mild benign heart arrhythmia and miss Napoli's Champions League clash with Arsenal and Scotland's Nations League fixtures until after the international break.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 30 August

  1. Fernandes hat-trick leads Manchester United rout of Ipswich

    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.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 28 August

  1. Man Utd's Baleba sidelined three weeks with ankle injury

    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.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Serie A clubs spend over one billion euros in summer transfers

    Serie A has outspent La Liga and Bundesliga this summer, with clubs spending more than one billion euros in transfers ahead of the September 1 window closure, cementing the league's position as Europe's second-biggest spender after the Premier League.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool feature in Premier League weekend action

    Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. UEFA to withdraw FIFA World Cup financing boycott threat

    UEFA, which had threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over plans to allow private investment in the World Cup and Club World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary, is expected to drop the boycott threat. The dispute arose after FIFA proposed creating a FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to attract private investors, which UEFA had criticized as a "shady, opaque backroom deal."

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Spurs complete Savio signing, pursue Man City's Marmoush

    Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Moroccan midfielder Bouaddi joins Man City for record teenage fee

    Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million), surpassing Manchester United's 2024 signing of Leny Yoro from the same club.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Bruno Fernandes wins PFA player of year award

    Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after breaking the Premier League all-time record for assists with 21 goals set up during the 2025–26 season. Manchester City's Khadija Shaw won the women's award for the second time.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Cameroon midfielder Baleba joins Manchester United from Brighton

    Carlos Baleba, 22, has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £70 million, becoming the third midfielder signed by United during the summer transfer window alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. World Cup-winner Petit calls for change in FIFA leadership

    Former footballer Emmanuel Petit and others have called for "change" in FIFA's leadership following the failed plan to open the World Cup to private investors, saying "power has blurred the current leadership's ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football."

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Premier League returns as Arsenal seeks second consecutive title

    The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal begin title defense as Premier League season returns

    Arsenal, champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, prepare to face Coventry in the season opener at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals as they aim to cement their position as English football's dominant force.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Hull manager vows to prove doubters wrong after Premier League promotion

    Hull City's manager Sergej Jakirovic has vowed to silence critics after his side defied the odds to seal promotion from the Championship play-offs, with few expecting the team to survive more than a year in the Premier League following their first top-flight campaign since 2016-17.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Manchester United manager expects more signings before September 1

    Michael Carrick says Manchester United will make additional signings to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes, after the club was linked with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. United finished third last season and begins their top-flight campaign at promoted Hull on Saturday.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Arsenal manager confirms club pursuing defender signing

    Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are active in the transfer market, with the Premier League champions reportedly close to sealing a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa after improving their offer to around £50 million. Konsa would join the defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber sidelined by injury.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Arteta targets best club status as Arsenal defend Premier League title

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kane wins second European Golden Shoe, targets Ballon d'Or

    Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season. The 33-year-old said he hopes to win the Ballon d'Or after what he calls his "best season ever," during which he scored 73 goals for club and country.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa for £50 million

    Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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