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| 4 | Liverpool | 20 | 4 | 34 |
| 5 | Manchester United | 20 | 4 | 31 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 20 | 10 | 30 |
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Manchester United news: Michael Carrick's 'key target' revealed ahead of crucial Premier League games
Manchester United reportedly set a key target for interim manager Michael Carrick ahead of a crucial period of games in the Premier League.02:56
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Michael Carrick latest: Manchester United boss on "adjusting" as January transfer window plans hinted at
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Man Utd draw up 'four man' midfield shortlist following January transfer decision
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Michael Carrick reaches 'verbal agreement' over Man Utd job with Gareth Southgate's former England assistant set to join coaching staff
Manchester United reportedly reach a verbal agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's interim head coach, with a former England assistant set to join the coaching team.14:10
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Man Utd transfer news: ‘Astronomical’ Elliot Anderson blow explained as rival club ‘make contact’ over summer deal
Manchester United fear that they have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of key midfield target Elliot Anderson ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.Jan 13, 09:18
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'face competition' from Premier League, Europe for Serie A defender
Manchester United reportedly join the race for a commanding Serie A prospect as they prepare for a significant summer transfer shake-up.Jan 13, 01:36
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Tottenham 'properly gazump' Premier League rivals in Conor Gallagher transfer race as £34.7m deal agreed
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly strike an agreement to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, 'properly gazumping' one of their rivals in the race for the Englishman.Jan 12, 20:22
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Man Utd to appoint Michael Carrick: Could Wayne Rooney follow ex-teammate to Old Trafford?
Manchester United reportedly plan to name Michael Carrick as their interim head coach, with an announcement potentially arriving on Tuesday.Jan 12, 18:21
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Man Utd transfer news: Juventus 'eyeing' summer switch for Red Devils defender
Juventus are allegedly interested in signing Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui during this summer's transfer window.Jan 12, 12:19
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer vs. Michael Carrick: Clear favourite for Man United job 'emerges' ahead of Manchester derby
Michael Carrick is reportedly now the favourite to be named Manchester United's new interim head coach, with the 44-year-old overtaking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Jan 12, 11:43
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Man United's demise demonstrated by damning statistic which emerges after FA Cup elimination
Manchester United will only play 40 matches during the 2025-26 campaign following their FA Cup third-round elimination to Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 12, 08:53
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Manchester City transfer news: Elliot Anderson latest as "figures" Nottingham Forest would listen to "revealed"
Manchester City reportedly learn how much Elliot Anderson will cost if they hope to sign him from Nottingham Forest in the coming months.Jan 12, 01:06
Manchester United manager latest: Decision date 'revealed' as Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considered
The date Manchester United will come to a decision about their next interim boss is reportedly decided, with Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considered.Jan 11, 23:43
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