Aston Villa have reportedly decided to withdraw their threat of legal action against Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool defender issued a public apology for his recent remarks. The Midlands club had initially reacted with fury to comments made by the pundit, which chairman Nassef Sawiris deemed disrespectful to the institution and its supporters.
Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde is increasingly open to leaving Camp Nou during the upcoming winter transfer window after falling down the pecking order under head coach Hansi Flick. The 23-year-old's mounting frustration has placed several Premier League suitors including Manchester United on alert ahead of a potential January move to England.
Freddie Ljungberg has strongly criticised Lisandro Martinez after the defender's red card during Manchester United's painful defeat to Chelsea. The former Arsenal winger admitted the reckless dismissal made him feel sick, claiming the squad is actively letting down under-fire manager Michael Carrick.
AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun has been offered to several Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United ahead of the upcoming winter market. The 25-year-old United States international is eager to secure a move away from the Principality after seeing a proposed switch to Everton fall through late in the summer.
Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stepped back onto the training pitch to assist a lower-league club in his native Norway while assessing his next permanent role. The 53-year-old has been lending his expertise to fifth-tier outfit FCK in Kristiansund after missing out on a return to Old Trafford earlier this year.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has issued a stark warning that the club could face relegation from the Premier League. The Dutchman believes the competitive nature of the top flight means Michael Carrick's struggling side are in genuine danger of an unthinkable drop.
The long-standing feud between Erik ten Hag and Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited after the former Manchester United manager launched a scathing assessment of the Portuguese icon’s decline. Reflecting on their turbulent time together at Old Trafford, the Dutchman suggested that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been unable to perform at the highest level for several years.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Michael Carrick is still the right man to take Manchester United forward, despite a nine-game winless run that has left them 17th in the Premier League. Solskjaer also revealed he offered to step in after Ruben Amorim's sacking in January, but spoke highly of Carrick, his former assistant, when the club were weighing up their options.
Romeo Lavia has hailed Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United as a major declaration of intent for the remainder of the Premier League campaign. The Belgian midfielder played a pivotal role at Stamford Bridge as the Blues washed away the bitterness of their recent cup exit.
Barcelona starlet Fermin Lopez has handed Manchester United a significant blow by publicly rejecting their advances in favour of a long-term stay at Camp Nou. The 23-year-old midfielder has emerged as a top target for the Premier League giants following a string of sensational performances in La Liga.
Michael Carrick is facing immense pressure at Manchester United following a disastrous run of nine matches without a victory. As speculation mounts over his future at Old Trafford, Jamie Redknapp has identified the only two managers capable of rescuing the struggling club.
Danny Murphy has labelled Lisandro Martinez a growing liability for Manchester United following his red card against Chelsea. The former Liverpool midfielder insisted manager Michael Carrick is not entirely to blame for the club's ongoing crisis despite their miserable winless run stretching to nine games.
Bryan Mbeumo insists Manchester United can take genuine positives from their recent defeat to Chelsea despite suffering a frustrating second-half collapse at Stamford Bridge. The forward praised the squad's underlying unity and improved attacking intent under Michael Carrick following Lisandro Martinez's costly dismissal.
Cole Palmer has singled out Romeo Lavia for special praise following Chelsea's impressive Premier League victory over Manchester United. The England international believes his midfield team-mate is currently one of the most underrated players in the country after overcoming a string of frustrating injury problems.
Peter Schmeichel has put Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday "solely" on Lisandro Martinez's shoulders. The defender was at fault for Morgan Rogers' opener and was then sent off for the foul that gave Cole Palmer a penalty, and the former United goalkeeper is now convinced that Martinez is simply not a suitable player for the club.
Manchester United legend Ashley Cole has raised serious concerns regarding Michael Carrick's future at Old Trafford, suggesting the squad has lost faith in their manager. The Red Devils' dismal form continued on Saturday as they suffered a demoralising 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea, extending their winless streak to nine matches.
Michael Carrick has urged Manchester United to "keep moving forward" after a 2-0 defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday left them in danger of slipping into the relegation zone. United created a flurry of first-half chances but failed to take any, before Morgan Rogers struck after the interval and Lisandro Martinez was sent off for a second yellow card.
Xabi Alonso has hailed Romeo Lavia’s displays as deserving of "huge recognition" after the midfielder played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s victory over Manchester United. The Belgian youngster stepped into the starting lineup following an injury to Jordan Henderson and delivered a commanding performance in the heart of the pitch.
Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea asserted their dominance at Stamford Bridge, securing a clinical 2-0 victory through goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer. The tactical battle turned on Manchester United’s disciplinary failure, which left Michael Carrick’s side unable to withstand Chelsea’s superior positional play.
Manchester United slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea after a second-half collapse in west London. Michael Carrick's side were the better team in the first half, but wasted big chances before falling apart after the break.
Chelsea moved up to fourth in the Premier League table with a clinical 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer capitalised on a disciplinary meltdown from the visitors.
Chelsea secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, capitalising on a Lisandro Martinez red card. Second-half strikes from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer sealed the points for Xabi Alonso's side.
Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel has reportedly rejected an improved offer from Paris Saint-Germain, leaving Real Madrid as clear favourites to secure his signature. The highly-rated 16-year-old attacking midfielder is determined to leave Old Trafford after growing frustrated over his lack of first-team opportunities under Michael Carrick.
Paris Saint-Germain are closely monitoring Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi as he makes his return from a long-term foot injury. The French side face stiff competition from a host of Premier League heavyweights, including Arsenal and Manchester United, who are all circling the talented youngster.