English football coach and former defender, interim manager at Sheffield United
Graham Alexander has been appointed Preston North End manager after being given permission by Bradford City to speak to the Championship club. Alexander, a former Preston player, has led Bradford to top of League One this season and will take charge with the club near the bottom of the Championship table.
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.