Manchester United
Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Jarrad Branthwaite transfer race heats up again
Manchester United have renewed contact for Jarrad Branthwaite, with Everton valuing him at £80m-€93m and Manchester City, Real Madrid watching.
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Manchester United injury update: Luke Shaw could be the difference at Fulham
Luke Shaw could return for Fulham, with Manchester United also managing absences for Amad Diallo, Carlos Baleba and Matthijs de Ligt.
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JJ Gabriel exit request puts Manchester United in a difficult spot
JJ Gabriel has asked to leave Manchester United after a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut. Carrick and Keane disagree over how United should handle
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Michael Carrick accepts the boos after Brighton comeback
Michael Carrick accepted Manchester United's boos after Brighton's Carabao Cup comeback, with United 2-0 up before losing 3-2.
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Manchester United vs Brighton: Carrick says the collapse felt bigger than a cup exit
Carrick said the Brighton defeat felt bigger than a cup exit after United's 2-0 lead vanished at Old Trafford, while Redknapp hit their fitness.
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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Manchester United collapse again as Brighton punish another Old Trafford mess
Manchester United led 2-0 at Old Trafford but Brighton hit back, leaving Michael Carrick under pressure after another cup collapse.
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Manchester United vs Brighton team news leaves Carrick short on certainty
Manchester United vs Brighton team news: Benjamin Sesko is back in line to start, Luke Shaw remains a maybe and Carlos Baleba is still out.
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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JJ Gabriel asks to leave Manchester United before Brighton tie
JJ Gabriel has asked to cancel his registration as Manchester United try to keep the 15-year-old after plans to use him against Brighton.
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Manchester United vs Brighton preview
Brighton’s Old Trafford record and United’s six-day squeeze make this Carabao Cup tie awkward, with Sesko and Shaw in focus.
Monday, 14 September 2026
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Manchester United’s start raises familiar Carrick questions
Manchester United have one win in four, no clean sheet and 7 goals conceded. Bruno Fernandes has 3 goals and 1 assist before Brighton and Fulham.
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Michael Carrick blasts VAR call after Manchester derby defeat
Michael Carrick blasted the VAR offside ruling that allowed Erling Haaland’s winner to stand in Manchester United’s 1-0 derby defeat.
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Manchester United defence is the team problem Jaap Stam sees
Jaap Stam says Manchester United's defensive problems are collective, with Matthijs de Ligt's return offering a possible fix before Brighton.
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Phil Foden red card turns Manchester derby into a discipline story
Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute of the Manchester derby after a violent-conduct incident on Bruno Fernandes, with VAR backing Michael Oliver's
Sunday, 13 September 2026
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Manchester derby VAR error after Pro Ref apology
Pro Ref admitted an error of judgement over the VAR call that allowed Erling Haaland's 60th-minute winner in Manchester City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United waste the man advantage in derby defeat
Manchester United had three shots on target and 0.95 xG after Phil Foden’s 23rd-minute red card, then lost 0-1 to Manchester City.
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Manchester derby VAR controversy: Hackett backs offside complaint
Keith Hackett says Haaland’s derby winner should have been ruled out for offside, while Carrick says it will not change Manchester United’s season.
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Maresca questions Bruno Fernandes after derby red card
Enzo Maresca defended Erling Haaland’s winner and argued Bruno Fernandes should also have been sent off as Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0.
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Lisandro Martínez leads VAR backlash after derby loss
Lisandro Martínez and Michael Carrick blasted the VAR decision that stood up Erling Haaland’s winner as Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0.
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Manchester United vs Manchester City player ratings after Foden red card
Manchester United vs Manchester City player ratings: Foden saw red on 23 minutes, Haaland scored the winner and Donnarumma saved late.
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Roy Keane mocks Manchester United's derby warm-up
Roy Keane mocked Manchester United's derby warm-up before Manchester City, while Michael Carrick's team news and Luke Shaw's absence added context.