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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    nited's Argentinian defender #06 Lisandro Martinez after he pulls the hair of Leeds United's English striker #09 Dominic Calvert-Lewin, resulting in a red card for Martinez during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford

    Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new season
  3. Citizen Digital

    Hojlund scored 26 goals in 95 appearances for United but struggled during the 2024-25 season after a promising debut campaign at Old Trafford.

    Hojlund makes permanent move to Napoli from Man Utd
  4. May 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    The former United midfielder was confirmed as the English giants' new permanent head coach on a two-year contract on Friday after overseeing a dramatic improvement in form at Old Trafford since taking over following Ruben Amorim's acrimonious exit in January.

    Carrick says Man Utd's third-place finish 'something to build on'
  6. Citizen Digital

    (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 after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford

    Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager
  7. Citizen Digital

    "I wish the players, all the best this summer." Maguire has played a major role for United since Michael Carrick took charge at Old Trafford in January, helping the team finish third in the Premier League.

    Maguire 'shocked' to be omitted from England World Cup squad
  8. Citizen Digital

    llow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (R) smiles on the pitch after their final home appearance in the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford

    Fernandes 'proud' to match Premier League assists record
  9. Citizen Digital

    Casemiro was given a standing ovation on his final Old Trafford appearance when the Brazilian was replaced by Mason Mount nine minutes from time.

    Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd edge Forest thriller
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeManchester United's midfielder Bruno Fernandes smiles on the pitch after their final home appearance in the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford in Manchester, on May 17, 2026.

    Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd edge Forest thriller
  11. Citizen Digital

    T) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt warms up for the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford

    De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery
  12. Citizen Digital

    (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 after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford

    Carrick on brink of permanent Man Utd job
Sport

Premier League allows yellow cards instead of reds for hair-pulling

The News

From the 2026-27 season, Premier League referees can book players for hair-pulling instead of sending them off, if the pull is deemed "without excessive force and/or brutality." The change comes after several players, including Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, received red cards for the offence last season.

10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Today

  1. Premier League allows yellow cards instead of reds for hair-pulling

    From the 2026-27 season, Premier League referees can book players for hair-pulling instead of sending them off, if the pull is deemed "without excessive force and/or brutality." The change comes after several players, including Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, received red cards for the offence last season.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Denmark forward Hojlund completes permanent move to Napoli

    Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli permanently from Manchester United following a successful loan spell, scoring 16 goals in 44 matches as Napoli finished second in Serie A. Napoli paid 44 million euros for the 23-year-old, who failed to settle in two seasons with United.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Carrick hails Manchester United third-place finish as foundation

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the club's third-place Premier League finish is "something to build on" after a 3-0 victory at Brighton on Sunday. Carrick, confirmed as permanent head coach on a two-year contract Friday, has overseen a dramatic improvement in form since taking over in January, securing Champions League football and winning 12 of 17 matches under his tenure.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager

    Manchester United rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent head coach contract after he guided the club to third place in the Premier League and Champions League qualification following his interim appointment in January.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. England defender Maguire omitted from World Cup squad

    Harry Maguire said he was "shocked and gutted" to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad for the tournament in North America. The 33-year-old Manchester United defender, who had been called up in March, confirmed his exclusion from the 26-man squad that Tuchel announced Friday.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Fernandes matches Premier League assists record with 20

    Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has provided 20 assists in the 2025/26 Premier League season, matching the record jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder set up Bryan Mbeumo for United's third goal in their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest and is now targeting top spot on the assists charts.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 17 May

  1. Fernandes equals Premier League assist record in Man Utd win

    Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United defeated Nottingham Forest 3–2 to secure third place and Champions League qualification. Fernandes moved alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne with the assist on Bryan Mbeumo's goal.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Fernandes equals Premier League assist record; Man Utd beats Forest

    Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place with a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, moving alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 16 May

  1. De Ligt misses Netherlands World Cup after back surgery

    Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him sidelined since November. He is not expected to return until the early stages of next season.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Carrick expected to be offered permanent Manchester United manager job

    Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended as Manchester United's permanent manager after improving the club's fortunes since taking over in January. Carrick has won 10 of 15 matches and guided United from seventh to third in the Premier League, securing Champions League qualification with three matches to spare.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Arsenal leads Premier League after Manchester City draws

    Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Carrick says Manchester United job feels natural after securing Champions League

    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.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Manchester United beats Liverpool 3-2 in Champions League race

    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.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 3 May

  1. Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 for Champions League qualification

    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.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sir Alex Ferguson hospitalized precautionarily before Man Utd-Liverpool match

    Sir Alex Ferguson, 84-year-old former Manchester United manager, was taken to hospital as a precaution after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday. Club officials are optimistic he will soon be fit enough to return home.

    3 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. Carrick calls Manchester United-Liverpool fixture always special

    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.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

  4. Man Utd beats Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League place

    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.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 2 May

  1. Manchester United manager Carrick praises Liverpool rivalry

    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.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. Liverpool expect Salah available before end of season

    Liverpool FC said Wednesday that Mohamed Salah is expected to be available to play again before the season ends, after a suspected hamstring injury forced him off in Saturday's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. Salah, who will leave the club at the end of the season after nine years, was a 33-year-old Egypt international.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Casemiro and Fernandes lead Man United to 2-1 Brentford win

    Michael Carrick praised Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United defeated Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford, a result that moved them closer to Champions League qualification and secured a second successive victory.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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