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Why Michael Carrick believes Man United finally have their long-awaited ‘fresh start’ | @RichJolly independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Why Michael Carrick believes Man United finally have their long-awaited ‘fresh start’

United ended another torrid week with a draw against Leeds that showed signs of improvement and Carrick is convinced it can be a launchpad

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How Phil Foden can finally get back to his best at Man City after key turning point | @RichJolly independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

How Phil Foden can finally get back to his best at Man City after key turning point

Foden broke a 35-game run without scoring against Ipswich but faces competition in multiple areas as he seeks a proper return to form

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The ‘absurd’ part of this Arsenal team behind bid to defend Premier League crown | @lawrenceostlere at City Ground independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

The ‘absurd’ part of this Arsenal team behind bid to defend Premier League crown

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal: Noni Madueke came off the bench to earn the Gunners a third successive win

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Man United player ratings vs Leeds: Midfielder earns 8/10 as Bruno Fernandes struggles independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Man Utd player ratings vs Leeds: Midfielder earns 8/10 as Bruno Fernandes struggles

Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring at Elland Road but Michael Carrick’s side could only draw 1-1 with Leeds

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Richard Jolly reflects on the game between Liverpool and Manchester City before posing a bigger question: does it actually mean anything
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Michael Carrick must escape cycle of Manchester United circus and its old ghosts | Richard Jolly independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Michael Carrick must escape cycle of Man United circus and its old ghosts

As a return to Elland Road brings memories of Ruben Amorim’s demise, another explosive interview and the latest criticism of United’s hierarchy leaves Carrick needing a result to change the narrative...

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Liverpool’s lopsided squad has left Andoni Iraola with one option @jbraidwo independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Liverpool’s lopsided squad has left Andoni Iraola with one option

Trey Nyoni could make his first Premier League start at Brentford as injuries and suspensions have stretched Liverpool’s even thinner

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The ‘real barrier’ preventing Brighton from actually challenging for the Premier League title @MiguelDelaney independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

The ‘real barrier’ preventing Brighton from actually challenging for the title

Brighton challenging for the Premier League? It’s not as absurd as you might think, writes Miguel Delaney in his Inside Football newsletter. The problem, though, comes down to the hard numbers

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Lisandro Martinez apologises for angry outburst at Man United hierarchy independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Lisandro Martinez apologises for angry outburst at Man United hierarchy

Centre-back Martinez verbally attacked sporting director Jason Wilcox saying ‘we expect more from the top’ following United’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid in midweek but has now...

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In the Premier League, there has been a trend away from controlled possession towards deliberate sabotage, away from breaking teams down towards trapping them. So has possession football lost its power? Piece: independent.co.uk/sport/foot…
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Very enjoyable evening in with Shakhtar fans at Stamford Bridge last night. £43 a ticket. Real Madrid among the opposition to come. Why wouldn’t you? Piece on their long-trodden road to west London and a very visceral Ukrainian matchday experience. independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Here’s why a night with Shakhtar fans in London was the ultimate feel-good experience

After Russia’s invasion of the Donbas in 2014, Shakhtar Donetsk have not played at their stadium for 12 years. This season, they will play their Champions League home games in west London. Kieran...

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I spent the night with Shakhtar fans – here’s why it was the ultimate feel-good experience @kieranrjackson reports from Stamford Bridge independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Here’s why a night with Shakhtar fans in London was the ultimate feel-good experience

After Russia’s invasion of the Donbas in 2014, Shakhtar Donetsk have not played at their stadium for 12 years. This season, they will play their Champions League home games in west London. Kieran...

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Is possession football dying? The tactical evolution transforming the Premier League | @lawrenceostlere independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Is possession football dying? The tactical evolution transforming the Premier League

Possession has long been the Premier League’s currency but the balance of power is shifting, writes Lawrence Ostlere. In an era of relentless pressing, low blocks and devastating transitions, the...

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Lisandro Martinez held a mirror up to crisis-hit Man United and everyone looks bad | @RichJolly independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Lisandro Martinez held a mirror up to crisis-hit Man United and everyone looks bad

Following an abject Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, defender Lisandro Martinez turned on the Manchester United hierarchy in an explosive interview, but, as Richard Jolly explains,...

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Lisandro Martinez’s extraordinary rant told the truth about Man United’s inept hierarchy | @wilsoncs97 independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Lisandro Martinez’s extraordinary rant told the truth about Man United

Comment: Martinez pointed the finger at the club’s board after Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid – and Chris Wilson explains why the defender was right to be so critical

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Manchester City and PSG’s strange alliance illustrates the biggest problem with modern football Special report from @MiguelDelaney independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Man City and PSG’s strange alliance illustrates modern football’s biggest problem

As geopolitical manoeuvring spills into the sport, Miguel Delaney explains why football has been too slow to act on state influence

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Liverpool v Man City at Anfield leaves an unsettling impression leaving Miguel trying to make sense of what we’re watching and how we’re meant to feel.
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Liverpool face big question after Man City ruthlessly expose major flaw | @RichJolly independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Liverpool face big question after Man City ruthlessly expose major flaw

It is too early to say Liverpool’s transfer strategy has failed but Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku served up a painful reminder of what the Reds could have had in Man City’s comprehensive win at Anfield

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The Man City mess is unsustainable for the Premier League | @MiguelDelaney independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

The Man City mess is unsustainable for the Premier League

Following their victory over Liverpool at Anfield, Miguel Delaney reveals that questions are being asked as to whether Man City should even still be allowed to compete in the top flight, with the...

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Erling Haaland responds after Man City thrash Liverpool under shadow of Premier League sanction independent.co.uk/sport/foot…

Erling Haaland responds after City thrash Liverpool under shadow of sanction

The league leaders earned a 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield in their first match since the Premier League’s guilty verdict was announced

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