Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has admitted that Bruno Fernandes should have been booked just moments before Phil Foden was sent off in the Manchester derby. The chief refereeing officer explained the VAR process behind the controversial first-half incident.
Antonio Conte could make a dramatic return to management as Manchester United weigh up options following a sluggish start to the Premier League season. Pressure is growing on Michael Carrick, leaving Old Trafford chiefs tempted by the Italian's serial winning record.
Manchester United have been struck by a major development after highly-rated 15-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel submitted formal notice of his intention to leave the club. The timing comes as a severe shock, particularly with United having planned to include him in the senior squad for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Brighton.
Manchester United have too many defenders that are “eight one week and five the next”, Danny Simpson has told GOAL, with Leny Yoro falling under the microscope as questions are asked of why he has “not got any bigger”. The French centre-half forms part of an important unit at Old Trafford that has sprung too many leaks and is struggling to plug those appropriately.