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Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United against Manchester City. Photo: AFP/File MANCHESTER: Michael Carrick has the chance to make a good first impression in his short-term tenure as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge on Saturday. City, meanwhile, have the chance to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to three points at Old Trafford, while United need the points to boost their Champions League chances next season.At the other end of the table, Tottenham Hotspur’s Thomas Frank and West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo are fighting to save their jobs as the
Beat Newcastle 2-0 in the League Cup AFP January 14, 2026 2 minutes reading Antoine Semeneu opened the scoring for Manchester City. Photo: AFP NEWCASTLE: Antoine Semeneu became an instant hero for Manchester City as Pep Guardiola’s men took a huge step towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 win at Newcastle.The Ghana international, who joined from Bournemouth for 65 million pounds ($87 million) last week, opened the scoring and also had a second goal disallowed.But Rayan Cherki delivered what could have been the knockout for the holders in the 98th minute.The Magpies ended a 70-year wait for a
Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager 14 months after arriving at Old Trafford, the club announced on Monday. United said in a statement that the Portuguese had stepped down from his role, with the club’s management having “reluctantly decided that the time was right for a change”. The club added: “This will give the club the best chance of the highest possible Premier League finish. “The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wish him well for the future.”
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after the match. Photo: REUTERS MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola has said Chelsea’s decision to part ways with an “incredible” manager like Enzo Maresca makes him feel “lucky” to be working at Manchester City as his former assistant faces an uncertain future after leaving Stamford Bridge. Maresca, who previously served as Guardiola’s assistant at City in the 2022-23 season, left Chelsea in the New Year after a poor run of form, prompting his former boss to consider the opposite stable at the Etihad Stadium. “I can only say, from my point of
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland applauds their fans after their Premier League match against Brentford on January 14. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE MANCHESTER: Manchester City went top of the table with a ruthless 3-0 demolition of West Ham United on Saturday as Erling Haaland scored a double to top Cristiano Ronaldo’s Premier League goal tally in less than half-time. Pep Guardiola’s men have 37 points after 17 games, while Arsenal, on 36, could reclaim top spot when they play Everton later on Saturday. West Ham remain in the danger zone in 18th place with 13 points. City stamped their authority early on and
MANCHESTER: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday that the club is preparing for a number of scenarios as it waits to learn whether Brian Boumo, Nousair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo are available for Monday’s Premier League home game against Bournemouth. The trio are set to join their national squads for the Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from December 21 to January 18. Mbeumo represents Cameroon, Mazraoui plays for Morocco and Diallo is part of the Ivory Coast team. The mandatory release date for players involved in the tournament is Monday, leaving United uncertain whether they can feature
He broke the previous record held by Alan Shearer, who took 124 games to reach 100 goals Erling Haaland’s 100th Premier League goal came in just his 111th game. Photo: AFP LONDON: Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in a remarkable 5-4 win over Fulham on Tuesday. Haaland’s clinical first-half finish at Craven Cottage took him to his century in just 111 league appearances for City. He broke the previous record held by former Newcastle and Blackburn star Alan Shearer, who took 124 games to reach 100
Everton’s Idrissa Gueye is held back by Everton’s Jordan Pickford as he collides with teammate Michael Keane and is shown a red card by referee Tony Harrington during the Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, November 24, 2025. — Reuters A tense moment was seen during Everton’s clash with Manchester United on Monday when midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for clashing with team-mate Michael Keane just 13 minutes into the game. The incident happened just 13 minutes into the match at Old Trafford when Gueye and Keane became embroiled in heated arguments following a
MANCHESTER: Phil Foden struck twice and Erling Haaland scored against his former club as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 to move up to fourth in the Champions League table on Wednesday. Foden’s two superb finishes came just in time to remind England manager Thomas Tuchel of his quality before the German named his final squad for the year on Friday. “Phil is back,” City boss Pep Guardiola said after Foden’s struggles for fitness and form last season. “He’s a special player, but we need his goals, for sure. Today, hopefully, he took the first step to do that (more
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