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Football: Carrick sees signs Manchester United are moving on from Ferguson era

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick thinks he has seen signs in recent performances that the club might finally be set to move on from the Alex Ferguson era.
2 December 2016

Football: It hurts me to drop players, says United boss Mourinho

Jose Mourinho said it hurt him to have to leave players out of his side after Manchester United swept aside West Ham United 4-1 to reach the semi-finals of the League Cup on Wednesday.
1 December 2016

FA charges Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association (FA) after being sent to the stands during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Sunday, it was announced on Monday.
29 November 2016

Mourinho in more trouble

Jose Mourinho faces disciplinary action from the FA, and an almost definite touchline suspension, after being sent to the stands by referee Jon Moss during a 1-1 Premier League home draw with West Ham.
28 November 2016

Football: Pep Guardiola pleased with Manchester City's schedule management

Manager Pep Guardiola is pleased with how well his Manchester City side have coped with their demanding schedule this season as they have managed to stay close to the Premier League summit despite their European commitments.
28 November 2016

Football: Mourinho's two reds set another Premier League landmark

Manchester United's Jose Mourinho is fond of setting landmarks as a manager but becoming the first individual to be sent off twice in this season's Premier League is not one he will covet.
28 November 2016

Football: Inspired Rooney confounds his 'obituary' writers again

An angry Wayne Rooney was adamant last weekend that his critics in the media were trying to write his sporting obituary.
25 November 2016

Football: Manchester City satisfied with result if not performance

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and his players said sealing their place in the Champions League knockout stage was more important than a below-par performance after they drew 1-1 at Borussia Moenchengladbach.
24 November 2016

Ibrahimovic honoured with statue

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic will have a statue erected in his honour after being named Sweden's top player for a 10th successive year.
22 November 2016

Fans hide in toilet

Two Manchester United fans hid inside an Old Trafford toilet and spent Friday night inside the stadium in the hope of watching their team play Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.
22 November 2016

Football: Swedish FA plans Zlatan statue as he wins 11th Golden Ball

A statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be erected outside the Friends Arena in Stockholm, the Swedish FA (SvFF) announced as the giant striker won the Golden Ball award for the country's best male player for the 10th year in a row.
22 November 2016

Football: Rooney in a fix as Arsenal gun for Man United

Damaged and derided, Wayne Rooney embodies Manchester United's delicate current predicament as they prepare for Arsenal's visit to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday.
18 November 2016

Football: Ibrahimovic apologises to United fans for Arsenal suspension

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic has apologised to fans after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Swansea City in the Premier League on Sunday, which rules him out of their next game against Arsenal.
8 November 2016

Van Persie suffers eye injury

Former Manchester United and Dutch international striker Robin Van Persie suffered an eye injury playing for Fenerbahce against
7 November 2016

Football: Mourinho hits out at United 'problem players'

Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at the Manchester United players he fears might not have the right attitude to guide his side back into the Premier League title race.
7 November 2016

Football: Chelsea storm to summit after Man City stumble

Eden Hazard scored twice as Chelsea exploited a slip-up by Manchester City to claim top spot in the Premier League by stylishly crushing Everton 5-0 on Saturday.
6 November 2016

Football: Toure apologises to Man City for 'misunderstandings'

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure apologises on behalf of his agent for controversial comments which led to his exclusion from the Premier League team.
4 November 2016

Messi's dressing room row 'nothing serious'

According to Manchester City stars Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho, the “altercation” between Lionel Messi and an unnamed
3 November 2016

From Barcelona to 'Boro, Man City go back to basics

After beating the 'best team in the world', playing lowly Middlesbrough on a November afternoon in the north of England should bring Premier League leaders Manchester City nicely back to earth.
3 November 2016

Football: Guardiola savours beating 'best team in world' Barca

Pep Guardiola savoured a memorable night as Manchester City beat his old club Barcelona, "the best team in the world", 3-1 on Tuesday with a display that hinted he may be building something special.
2 November 2016