English football coach and former player, head coach of Manchester United
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has spoken out after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, saying he spoke out of anger and frustration. The club has moved on from the incident, with Carrick stressing unity as United chase form amid a five-game winless run.
Manchester United has seen a disastrous start to the season, with only two wins in ten games. Carrick has faced intense scrutiny over his role, and an expanding injury list threatens to derail plans for the Champions League match against Como. The club stresses readiness, while players like Martinez, Shaw, Mainoo and Rashford are ruled out. The situation threatens long-term stability at Old Trafford.
Napoli's Scott McTominay has been pivotal in their title-winning run and is amid contract talks; Real Madrid are monitoring his situation as questions over his future intensify. The club aims to extend his stay, with talks ongoing and a potential January market move considered.
Celtic defeat Kilmarnock 5-1, with Kasper Hogh scoring a second-half hat-trick after a bright start from the visitors. Rangers and HJK also feature in European ties, while West Ham progress in the Carabao Cup under pressure.
Manchester United has re-signed Marcus Rashford after a season-long loan at Barcelona. The deal consolidates Rashford as United’s top earner and a key component in plans to bolster a left-sided attack, with the club weighing wage costs amid pressure to manage expenditure. Barcelona opted not to trigger a £26m buy clause, keeping Rashford in the spotlight as United eye tactical changes for 2026-27.
Manchester United has completed the €35 million signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa after triggering his release clause, marking a key transfer in the club’s summer business. In his first extended media session, Tielemans notes a developing partnership with Bruno Fernandes and stresses his aim to contribute goals.
Manchester United has strengthened its midfield with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans and added Karl Darlow, while Marcus Rashford has returned from Barcelona. Gareth Carrick says more signings are needed to challenge for the title and maintain Champions League contention. Rivals have spent heavily, prompting questions about United’s strategy and pace of spending.
Arsenal and Manchester City prepare for the Community Shield in Cardiff as Enzo Maresca begins life in charge at City and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal seek to defend their title amid transfer chatter and squad transitions. The match will offer clues about hunger and cohesion ahead of the new season, though it remains ceremonial with real lessons to be drawn later.
Arsenal have begun the season with a string of wins, including a hard-fought Champions League victory over Napoli decided late by Martin Odegaard, and sit among early title favourites. Manchester United have opened their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 win at Old Trafford, while Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have also taken strong early European results.
Arsenal has clinched back-to-back Premier League titles and is defending the crown in a season opening match against Coventry. Coventry, 25 years out of the top flight, returns with Frank Lampard at the helm and a ready-made test for Arsenal. The Premier League starts amid widespread managerial upheaval and a shift in balance as clubs adapt to new coaches and a deeper squad landscape.
Larne is eliminated after conceding a late penalty in extra-time to Invermen following a 2-0 lead, with Montel Gibson sent off and controversy around a handball in the dying stages.
Nottingham Forest are moving toward signing Liam Delap from Chelsea for about £50m, with Oliver Glasner eyeing a price‑raising deal. Chelsea have signalled openness to selling, while Forest are seeking additional targets before deadline day. Chelsea have already added forwards Emegha and Welbeck, and Forest have strengthened with Diomande and Schlager.
Liverpool rescue a late point at Newcastle as Szoboszlai’s 99th-minute penalty cancels Ngumoha’s 100th-minute goal; questions arise over attack depth and transfer plans amid growing concerns about creativity and squad quality.
Moise Zirkzee is eyeing a temporary exit from Manchester United ahead of the transfer deadline, with Fiorentina leading the race on a season-long loan that includes an option to buy. Juventus and Aston Villa are also linked, but United have not ruled out keeping the forward if a suitable offer does not emerge. The talks are ongoing as deadlines loom.
United has agreed a deal with Brighton for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba. The 22-year-old is set to join Michael Carrick’s midfield, joining Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Baleba’s signing comes amid United’s midfield rebuild after Casemiro’s departure and Ugarte’s injury.
Fernandes has broken the Premier League assists record with 21 assists and scored nine goals as Manchester United finish third. Shaw has top-scored for City with 21 goals as they win the Women’s Super League. The awards are decided by the Football Writers’ Association and PFA, with additional honours for players across Arsenal, City and United. The teams also celebrate multiple winners and a host of youth awards.
Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool are among the English clubs taking part as the league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League places teams into eight-match groups. PSG, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid headline pot one, with Celtic aiming to reach the knockout rounds after a 3-0 first leg win in their play-off. The draw is set for Aug. 27, 2026, with fixtures running from September.
Arsenal has defended its title and Villa has undergone a broad exodus, with key forwards moving and tactical shifts underway. The teams meet with Arsenal aiming to prove momentum while Villa seeks to prove resilience after a tumultuous transfer window. The upcoming fixture underlines high-stakes expectations as both sides adjust for new season realities.
Bruno Fernandes scores a hat-trick and adds an assist as Manchester United overturn a first-half deficit to beat Ipswich 5-2. Kobbie Mainoo is hailed as world-class by Luke Shaw, and new signing Baleba waits in the wings.
Marcus Rashford starts a Premier League game for Manchester United after 20 months away, scoring 30 goals in 2022-23 and returning amid doubt. Maguire says Rashford is back, hungry, and a major asset as United beat Ipswich 5-2. Carrick and others note Rashford’s improved fitness and leadership as the season starts.
City maintains a perfect start with a 1-0 win over Coventry. Haaland scores, Enzo Fernandez provides a timely debut assist, and Gianluigi Donnarumma makes crucial saves to preserve the lead. Coventry pressure intensifies but cannot find a leveller, leaving Lampard's side still searching for a first top-flight goal this season.
Crystal Palace beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage as Ben Chilwell’s stoppage-time volley seals the win after Tyrick Mitchell equalised twice. Fulham had led twice but injuries and a late goal cost Arbeloa’s side; Palace take momentum into the next fixtures.
Manchester United, under Michael Carrick, has re-entered the Champions League after a 1,003-day absence. The club is balancing European ambitions with a demanding domestic schedule and injuries while aiming to go beyond the group stage in the new campaign.
Manchester United are enduring a painful start to the season, with a 2-2 draw after an own goal by Lisandro Martinez and late leveller by Cunha. The club sits mid-table after five matches, and manager Michael Carrick faces mounting scrutiny as results fail to meet expectations.
Manchester United have beaten Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at Old Trafford in their Champions League return. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez and Harry Kane scored; Fernandes, Kane and Michael Olise have each been nominated for this year’s Ballon d'Or. United have recorded their biggest European win since 2020.
Manchester City have won 1-0 at Old Trafford after a controversial Haaland goal was initially ruled offside but overturned by VAR. Enzo Fernández’s offside position is at issue; Pro Ref later admits an error of judgement. Phil Foden’s red card also features in the reaction.
VAR has admitted an error of judgement in a Manchester derby; Haaland’s winner was allowed to stand amid offside concerns involving Enzo Fernandez. Brentford and Reading also clash over a high boot decision; critics call for clearer officiating as debates intensify around the role of VAR in domestic football.
VAR ruled Haaland onside for Manchester City’s 1-0 win over United before Pro Ref acknowledged an error of judgement. Officials will not officiate next fixtures after the international break as investigations begin. Carrick and Maresca have defended their positions amid renewed scrutiny of officiating and offside technology.
The 15-year-old forward has told Manchester United he wants to cancel his registration with immediate effect. Real Madrid are pressing, with Barca, Bayern and PSG also keen. EU passport could allow a move within the EU when he turns 16, while United insist his registration runs to season's end.
Manchester United has suffered a damaging run of results, including a Carabao Cup exit to Brighton and a falling form that has intensified scrutiny of Michael Carrick, director of football Jason Wilcox, and the club's recruitment strategy. The latest defeats have exposed ongoing issues in energy, structure, and finishing, with questions over fitness and tactics lingering as the club searches for a plan B.
BBC and Guardian reports converge on the long-awaited Dockers Derby as Millwall hosts West Ham at The Den for the first time in nearly 15 years. The match underscores London football’s fierce rivalry, the emotional pull for fans, and the policing measures expected around a high-stakes clash.
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of the vast majority of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges covering 2009–18, multiple outlets have reported. Sanctions have not been decided. City has said the process remains ongoing, has vowed to appeal and has told supporters the club will defend its position. (08 Oct 2026)
Manchester City has been found guilty by an independent commission of financial rule breaches across nine seasons. The club denies wrongdoing and is appealing. Manager Enzo Maresca has reiterated faith in the club’s leadership and says the team is focusing on the pitch as the appeal unfolds and ahead of a high-profile clash with Liverpool.
Arsenal come from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 at the Emirates after Bruno Guimaraes nets the late winner following Riccardo Calafiori's equaliser. Leeds initially lead through James Justin before Arsenal's pressure pays off as Calafiori and Guimaraes strike.
City’s appeal against a landmark financial ruling remains central as they chase results on the field. Enzo Maresca’s side have won 3-0 in a dramatic return to action, while pressure mounts around ongoing charges and the potential seismic penalties.
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United draw 1-1 at Old Trafford after Solanke heads Spurs level in added time. Bryan Mbeumo had given United a 73rd-minute lead; Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for a headbutt. The result leaves Spurs near the relegation zone and United mid-table as the season reaches a turning point.
Manchester United's defender Lisandro Martinez has criticized the club's transfer strategy after a 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, calling for greater investment and backing of the technical director. The post-match comments come as United endure a winless run and face pressure on manager Michael Carrick, with questions raised over squad depth and tactical choices.
The article reviews Manchester United's struggles this season, with Lisandro Martinez's outburst targeting recruitment at the club, and ongoing unrest around leadership as they sit 13th after six games. A Premier League clash with Leeds at Elland Road looms as the latest test for manager Michael Carrick.
Manchester United have drawn at Leeds United as Lisandro Martínez and Bruno Fernandes feature in a tense clash; questions linger over Michael Carrick’s future as United’s coach amid a volatile run of results. The output finds Manchester United’s path forward unclear, with critics calling for sharper recruitment and steadier leadership.
Arsenal has moved to second in the Premier League table after a hard-fought 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, with Noni Madueke scoring a deflected late goal. The result follows three consecutive victories as Arsenal gears up for a Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.