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Manchester United — English Premier League club in crisis, winless in eight games and near relegation zone with manager Michael Carrick under pressure.
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Leeds draw feels like 'fresh start' for Man Utd's Carrick By AFP October 19, 2026 08:00 (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 fans after the English …
Leeds draw feels like 'fresh start' for Man Utd's CarrickCitizen Digital
Leeds hit back to deny Man Utd morale-boosting win By AFP October 18, 2026 06:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Manchester United ended a turbulent week with a frustrating 1-1 draw at Lee …
Leeds hit back to deny Man Utd morale-boosting winCitizen Digital
Man Utd have 'moved on' from Martinez outburst, says Carrick By AFP October 17, 2026 06:01 (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 following …
Man Utd have 'moved on' from Martinez outburst, says CarrickCitizen Digital
Man Utd teetering towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League By AFP October 16, 2026 07:30 (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 looks on dur …
Man Utd teetering towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier LeagueCitizen Digital
Martinez apologises for outburst at Man Utd hierarchy By AFP October 16, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's Argentinian defender Lisandro Martinez fights for the ball with Atleti …
Martinez apologises for outburst at Man Utd hierarchyCitizen Digital
Martinez blames 'anger' for dig at Man Utd hierarchy By AFP October 15, 2026 09:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter English referee Paul Tierney speaks with Manchester United's Argentinian defender #06 Lisan …
Martinez blames 'anger' for dig at Man Utd hierarchyCitizen Digital
… The transformation reflects the influence of Manchester City and its owner, Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, a member of the United Arab Emirates royal family. …
More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirthCitizen Digital
Man United's Martinez blasts board's lack of investment By AFP October 14, 2026 11:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's Argentinian defender #06 Lisandro Martinez fights for the ball with …
Man United's Martinez blasts board's lack of investmentThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeManchester United’s turbulent season hit a boiling point in the Spanish capital on Tuesday night as defender Lisandro Martínez launched a fierce public attack on the club’s hierarchy. …
Martinez slams Man United board after Champions League defeat to Atletico MadridCitizen Digital
… City are owned by Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, a member of the United Arab Emirates royal family. …
UK PM met Man City chairman during his role as Manchester mayorMichael Carrick will remain Manchester United's head coach for their trip to Chelsea this weekend, despite the club's poor start and a recent 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth. According to BBC Sport, the 45-year-old has been given an opportunity to turn things around with United sitting one place above the relegation zone and on an eight-match winless run.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United's head coach for their trip to Chelsea this weekend, despite the club's poor start and a recent 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth. According to BBC Sport, the 45-year-old has been given an opportunity to turn things around with United sitting one place above the relegation zone and on an eight-match winless run.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United, winless in eight games and hovering near the Premier League relegation zone, face a potential managerial change with coach Michael Carrick likely to be replaced after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United, winless in eight games and near the Premier League relegation zone, are likely to replace manager Michael Carrick following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and ex-Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann are reportedly in contention for the role.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Alexander Isak scored as Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0, with an own goal by Pascal Gross adding to the second-half tally. The victory marked Andoni Iraola's first Premier League win at Anfield since arriving from Bournemouth, and extended Isak's recent form with six goals in seven league games this season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday, extending their winless run to eight games and leaving them 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone. Manager Michael Carrick's decision to drop captain Bruno Fernandes backfired in the loss.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Politician and businessman Suleiman Shahbal has dismissed claims that he has withdrawn sponsorship of Kenya Premier League side Mombasa United, insisting he remains committed to the club's growth despite the club president and CEO indicating they were exploring alternative sponsorship options.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says he is fully focused on his job at the club despite speculation linking him to Manchester United, where Michael Carrick's position is under threat following a seven-game winless run.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is "totally confident" he can arrest his side's slump after a 4-1 loss to Como stretched United's winless run to seven games. Carrick labelled the defeat as "totally unacceptable," though his position is at risk ahead of Sunday's visit of Bournemouth.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football teams across Mombasa County will compete for a Sh1 million prize in the second edition of the Shahbal Super Cup launching in November, with organisers aiming to identify emerging talent and strengthen grassroots football through a ward-based format.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester United host Bournemouth seeking to end a seven-game winless streak, with manager Michael Carrick under pressure as the club sits 13th in the Premier League. Brighton, in third place, travel to Liverpool while Manchester City pursue an unbeaten campaign at Aston Villa.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United great Wayne Rooney called the current squad "babies" and "selfish" following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como and post-match criticism of manager Michael Carrick by captain Bruno Fernandes. United sit 13th in the Premier League and face Bournemouth on Sunday.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick acknowledged an "unacceptable" 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como and a seven-match winless run, but stated he is not concerned about losing his position.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised manager Michael Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, with the club now winless in seven games. Fernandes said United started poorly, conceded early, and lacked pressure and movement on the ball.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said his side lacked belief as they suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday, extending their winless run to seven games. Fernandes told TNT Sports that United started poorly after conceding in the second minute and never recovered.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday, with Nico Paz scoring twice and Tasos Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon also scoring for the Italians. The loss extended United's winless run to seven games and deepened pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City routed AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League, providing evidence that his prolonged slump might be over. Manager Enzo Maresca praised Foden's sublime display at the Etihad Stadium after the 26-year-old has struggled over the last two seasons.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Carrick, Manchester United's manager, says he needs no reassurances from the club's hierarchy as winning games is the only way to silence speculation over his future. United have won just two of their 10 games in all competitions this season and face a Champions League trip to Como on Wednesday.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of letting the team down during his time in charge, citing instances where Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute, pulled out of training sessions, and did not complete full runs after a 4-0 defeat to Brentford.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said no player is "untouchable," addressing competition for places as Vinicius Junior struggles for form and serves a four-match La Liga ban, while Ivorian winger Yan Diomande has impressed recently.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension by Portugal's football federation for leaving the national team camp on September 30 during the UEFA Nations League, and will also pay a fine of 255 euros.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalizing Bryan Mbeumo's first-half goal. Manager Michael Carrick described the result as a "fresh start" despite the team's winless streak extending to six matches in all competitions.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds on Sunday, leaving manager Michael Carrick under pressure after two wins in nine games this season. The result came after a midweek row between defender Lisandro Martinez and the club hierarchy following a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atlético Madrid.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said Friday that the club had "moved on" from Lisandro Martinez's recent criticism of the hierarchy, describing it as "really not a drama for us as a group." Martinez, who was fined for his outburst following a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, apologized on Thursday and has been confirmed for United's next Premier League match.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United face their worst Premier League start in 40 years with mounting pressure on manager Michael Carrick, after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid was followed by defender Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the club's hierarchy over squad investment. Manchester City aim to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over their future due to potential sanctions for breaking financial rules.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologised on Thursday for publicly criticising the club's board for a lack of investment in the transfer market following their 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lisandro Martinez attributed "anger and frustration" following Manchester United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid to his criticism of the club's board for insufficient transfer investment, despite United's third-place Premier League finish and expected return to Europe's top competition. Martinez specifically targeted technical director Jason Wilcox, saying he expected more squad reinforcement; United signed three midfielders for around £150 million.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Since Manchester City's 2008 takeover by Abu Dhabi investors, long-neglected districts between the stadium and city centre have become symbols of the northern city's rebirth, reversing decades of decline linked to deindustrialisation. A local business owner told AFP the club "has not only just been a football club for the area. It's a bit of a saviour, to be honest."
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez criticized the club's board for insufficient investment this summer, following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. United are winless in five games and have made their worst start to a Premier League season in 40 years.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lisandro Martínez publicly attacked Manchester United's hierarchy following a 2–0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid, criticizing the board for insufficient summer investment. The loss extends United's winless streak to five games and leaves them in their worst league start in 40 years.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak at an investment summit several years ago when serving as mayor of Manchester, according to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The disclosure follows Burnham's expression of concern about City's owners potentially selling the club after the Premier League found it guilty of serious financial breaches.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →