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  1. May 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  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

    Carrick on brink of permanent Man Utd job
  7. Citizen Digital

    Has Carrick earned Man Utd job?Michael Carrick has achieved the goal he was set when placed in charge at Old Trafford in January by returning the Red Devils to the Champions League.

    Three talking points from the Premier League
  8. 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

    Man Utd job feels 'natural' to Carrick
  9. The Standard

    Slot's side arrived at Old Trafford depleted, without the forward trio of Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, all out with injury.United sensed blood and were well worthy of their early two-goal lead.

    Man United beat Liverpool to secure place in top four
  10. Citizen Digital

    ollow on Twitter Manchester United's English midfielder #37 Kobbie Mainoo celebrates scoring the team's third goal with Manchester United's Brazilian striker #10 Matheus Cunha during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford

    Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place
  11. Capital News

    MANCHESTER, May 3 – Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United’s Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.

    Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool

Yesterday

  1. Man Utd striker Sesko withdraws from Slovenia squad

    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.

    9 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Sunday 20 September

  1. Man Utd draws with Fulham; Carrick under mounting pressure

    Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but pressure mounts on boss Michael Carrick after a lacklustre display. United have one win in five Premier League matches and trail Manchester City by ten points.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 19 September

  1. Manchester United boss Carrick expects to work through early season struggles

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the team must work through a difficult period after a poor start to the season, with four points from four games and a League Cup exit to Brighton.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 18 September

  1. Premier League weekend: Carrick under pressure, Spurs seek first goal

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a loss to Brighton, needing a win at Fulham, while Tottenham seek their first Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa. Arsenal and Manchester City aim to maintain perfect records ahead of the international break.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 17 September

  1. Man City's new midfielders backed to match Rodri, Silva's success

    Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana believes Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, signed for a combined £327 million, can replicate the impact of Rodri and Bernardo Silva, who departed to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton in League Cup collapse

    Michael Carrick's Manchester United squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the League Cup third round at Old Trafford, with the manager taking blame after fans booed the team off. It was United's first home loss after leading 2-0 in 50 years, following their controversial 1-0 defeat to Manchester City days earlier.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Manchester City manager defends VAR officials after offside error

    Enzo Maresca expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his Manchester City team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United, where Erling Haaland's controversial 60th-minute goal was allowed despite an offside player interfering with play. Pro Ref acknowledged the mistake, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Referees chief Webb disappointed over VAR error in Manchester derby

    Referees' chief Howard Webb expressed disappointment with a VAR mistake that allowed Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory against Manchester United. VAR official Matt Donohue overturned an offside call, ruling that midfielder Enzo Fernandez was not interfering with play, a decision United manager Michael Carrick said he was "staggered" by.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Carrick tells Man Utd to use derby loss to fuel Brighton effort

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said his team should channel frustration from their Premier League derby defeat to Manchester City as they prepare for Wednesday's League Cup third-round match against Brighton. United lost to City despite a first-half red card for Phil Foden, with Erling Haaland scoring a controversial winning goal that was initially disallowed for offside but overturned by VAR.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Maresca makes strong start at Manchester City after Guardiola

    Enzo Maresca has won four consecutive games since replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, with the club joint-top of the Premier League alongside Arsenal. Maresca's most significant win came against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, a 1-0 victory achieved despite playing much of the game with 10 men following Phil Foden's sending-off.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. Carrick criticises VAR decision allowing Haaland's goal

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed concern over a VAR decision that allowed Erling Haaland's goal to stand for 10-man Manchester City against United on Sunday. The goal was initially ruled offside but reversed after a lengthy review, with officials determining that Enzo Fernandez, though in an offside position, was not interfering with play.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Referee body admits error in Haaland's Manchester derby goal

    Professional Game Referees admitted that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment," even though City midfielder Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position when the goal was scored.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Pro Ref admits error as Haaland goal stands in Manchester derby

    Professional Game Referees issued an official statement admitting an "error of judgment" after Erling Haaland's match-winning goal was incorrectly allowed to stand in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, though VAR had determined Haaland was onside and Enzo Fernández did not touch the ball.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. Haaland scores in Man City's VAR-controversial win over Man Utd

    Erling Haaland scored the goal that gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday in a match marred by VAR controversy; City played with 10 men after Phil Foden's dismissal, and Haaland's goal was initially disallowed for offside before VAR overturned the decision.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

  5. Carrick questions VAR call allowing City's winner at Old Trafford

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed concern over a VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's goal for Manchester City, which was initially ruled offside but overturned after review. Carrick and defender Lisandro Martinez both questioned how officials concluded that Enzo Fernandez, in an offside position, was not interfering with play.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 13 September

  1. Haaland leads 10-man Manchester City past Manchester United

    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.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with Sunderland win

    Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 12 September

  1. Maresca downplays spotlight ahead of Manchester derby

    Enzo Maresca, Manchester City's manager, says he is not the "main focus" as he prepares for his first Manchester derby against Manchester United on Sunday, with City seeking to maintain their 100 percent record this season.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Carrick brushes off Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' comment

    Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed Elliot Anderson's claim that Manchester City are "kings of Manchester" ahead of Sunday's derby. Anderson, who joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million after United declined to bid, said City have been the dominant force in Manchester.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Carrick rejects Anderson's claim that City are Manchester kings

    Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed midfielder Elliot Anderson's assertion that Manchester City are "kings of Manchester" ahead of Sunday's derby at Old Trafford. Anderson, who joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million, made the remark after United declined to bid for the England player in the close season.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. Carrick dismisses Anderson's claim that City are kings of Manchester

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dismissed midfielder Elliot Anderson's assertion that Manchester City are "kings of Manchester" ahead of Sunday's derby. Anderson, who joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million, made the comment after United refused to enter a bidding war for the England midfielder.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 11 September

  1. 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.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

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. 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

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

Friday 21 August

  1. 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

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Nine Premier League clubs debut new managers this season

    Nine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season starts Friday, marking the most managerial turnover before the start of an English top-flight campaign since 1946/47. Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso face particular scrutiny in high-profile roles at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Mudryk returns from doping ban in Chelsea friendly loss

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban, with the Ukrainian winger playing for the first time in nearly two years as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his football career on Friday.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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