Kobbie Mainoo has reportedly had concerns over his Manchester United future for months as the midfielder eyes a January exit. Mainoo was once hailed as the heartbeat of United’s next generation, but fast-forward to September 2025, and the 20-year-old is facing the harshest dilemma of his young career: fight for scraps at Old Trafford or walk away temporarily to save his England dreams.
Manchester City have been dealt a huge blow just days before the Manchester derby after Omar Marmoush was spotted in a leg brace and on crutches following a knee injury sustained on international duty. The 25-year-old forward, a January signing who has quickly become a favourite under Pep Guardiola, suffered the problem in Egypt’s World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams suffered a major blow as the Super Eagles laboured to a draw against South Africa, leaving fans furious and making 'embarrassing' comparisons to Manchester United’s recent struggles. The result leaves Nigeria precariously placed in their group, with only one win in eight matches.
Martin Keown has fired back at "deranged" Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel for claiming that Arsenal play "ugly" football under Mikel Arteta. Schmeichel was critical of Arsenal's style of play in their 1-0 loss to Premier League champions Liverpool before the international break, homing in on their "annoying" focus on set-pieces.
Ruben Amorim has been warned he may not "make it to Christmas" at Manchester United, with his team still only "one bad performance away from crisis". The Red Devils have only picked up one win from their first three Premier League games of the new season and exited the Carabao Cup at the hands of League Two side Grimsby in the second round.
Jadon Sancho has been ripped to shreds by Jamie Carragher, who claims the Manchester United outcast doesn't have "much ability". Sancho returned to Old Trafford after a season-long spell at Chelsea as the Blues opted against buying the winger permanently. He was instantly relegated to Ruben Amorim's "bomb squad", before eventually being shipped out on loan again on deadline day, this time to Aston Villa.
Alejandro Garnacho sent an emotional message to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes on his 31st birthday. Garnacho left United for Chelsea in the summer transfer window after falling out of favour under manager Ruben Amorim, but has now thanked Fernandes for all his support at Old Trafford.