From around the league
Monday, 14 September 2026
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![Manchester United’s start raises familiar Carrick questions]()
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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![Arsenal injury update ahead of Ipswich as selection pressure builds]()
Arsenal injury update ahead of Ipswich as selection pressure builds
Arsenal's perfect start has intensified the selection squeeze ahead of Ipswich, with Ben White doubtful, William Saliba sidelined and several attackers
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![Michael Carrick blasts VAR call after Manchester derby defeat]()
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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![Elliot Anderson's derby display shows why City paid big]()
Elliot Anderson's derby display shows why City paid big
Elliot Anderson had 14 defensive contributions and 77 touches in the derby as City beat United 1-0, backing up his 'football do the talking' line.
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![Arsenal vs Ipswich preview as Arteta prepares to rotate heavily]()
Arsenal vs Ipswich preview as Arteta prepares to rotate heavily
Arsenal are expected to rotate heavily for Ipswich, with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jurrien Timber and Martin Zubimendi in line for changes on Tuesday.
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![Matheus Fernandes says De Zerbi was the key to Tottenham move]()
Matheus Fernandes says De Zerbi was the key to Tottenham move
Matheus Fernandes says Roberto De Zerbi was the key reason behind his £85m Tottenham move, while urging patience after Spurs’ winless start.
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![Manchester United defence is the team problem Jaap Stam sees]()
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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![Florian Wirtz under scrutiny as Bayern München watch]()
Florian Wirtz under scrutiny as Bayern München watch
Bayern München are monitoring Florian Wirtz as Liverpool’s patience is tested by one assist and no goals in his first five games.
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![Phil Foden red card turns Manchester derby into a discipline story]()
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]()
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 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]()
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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![Coventry City crisis grows after Roy Keane and Frank Lampard verdicts]()
Coventry City crisis grows after Roy Keane and Frank Lampard verdicts
Coventry City have lost four straight without scoring after a 5-0 home defeat to Brighton, with Roy Keane and Frank Lampard offering starkly different takes.
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![Mikel Arteta explains Arsenal's deliberately uncomfortable pre-season]()
Mikel Arteta explains Arsenal's deliberately uncomfortable pre-season
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal rehearse travel disruption in pre-season, with delayed meals, hotter dressing rooms and fewer massage beds.
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![Maresca questions Bruno Fernandes after derby red card]()
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 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 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 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.
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![Brighton ratings tell the story in 5-0 Coventry defeat]()
Brighton ratings tell the story in 5-0 Coventry defeat
Brighton vs Coventry finished 0-5, with Bart Verbruggen making six saves and Pascal Groß driving the rout in a one-sided display.
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![Manchester United protest grows over ticket bans before Manchester derby]()
Manchester United protest grows over ticket bans before Manchester derby
Manchester United fans protested season ticket bans and ownership decisions before the derby, with 685 bans and 1,617 accounts under review.















