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Man United shouldn't keep Carrick despite Villa comeback; how Barça beat Atletico
Man United came back to draw Aston Villa, but that shouldn't save Michael Carrick's job. Plus, Barça escape Atletico with a victory, and Man City's defensive woes continue.
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Who will be Man United head coach if Carrick is sacked?
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TOP HEADLINES
- Sources: Man United turn to U.S. coach Poch with Carrick on the brink
- Sources: Chelsea warn staff over Fantasy Premier League team leaks
- Tom Brady leaves Birmingham with club top of Championship
- Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane left off FIFPRO men's team of year
- Alisson, 34, reveals he's in talks to pen Liverpool deal and extend stay
- Saliba comeback from injury edges closer after Arsenal Under-21 run-out
- White: England fans don't know full story of 2022 World Cup exit
- Barça's Yamal to miss Spain's next Nations League game with knee injury
- Tony Popovic waves off links to Crystal Palace gig
- Chengdu sack Aloisi after stunning 14-point Chinese Super League title choke
A-LEAGUES
A-League Women Stocks: The battlers fight back to earn wins
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A-League Men Stocks: Is this the season Touré finally fulfils his promise?
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye move for Forest's Murillo
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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino the favoured candidate to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, sources tell ESPN, with Carrick on the brink of being dismissed after club’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season
Man United in focus
Ratcliffe chose to appoint rookies at Man United, and it has them facing relegation fight
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Man United's poor starts have them in a relegation battle
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Are Liverpool's big-money forwards finally starting to click? Win at Palace offers hope
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Nicol: Chelsea are a shambles defensively under Alonso
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2026-27 Spanish LALIGA
Barça pass their biggest test yet as Fermín López sinks Atlético Madrid
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Moreno: Barcelona showed they can win ugly vs. Atlético Madrid
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2026-27 English League Championship
2026-27 English Premier League
If Arsenal find attacking spark, they could run away with the Premier League
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Arteta believes Arsenal need to be more 'chaotic' despite victory vs. Hull
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Hislop left wanting more from Arsenal in 1-0 win over Hull
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2026-27 English Premier League
Top Headlines
- Sources: Man United turn to U.S. coach Poch with Carrick on the brink
- Sources: Chelsea warn staff over Fantasy Premier League team leaks
- Tom Brady leaves Birmingham with club top of Championship
- Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane left off FIFPRO men's team of year
- Alisson, 34, reveals he's in talks to pen Liverpool deal and extend stay
- Saliba comeback from injury edges closer after Arsenal Under-21 run-out
- White: England fans don't know full story of 2022 World Cup exit
- Barça's Yamal to miss Spain's next Nations League game with knee injury
- Tony Popovic waves off links to Crystal Palace gig
- Chengdu sack Aloisi after stunning 14-point Chinese Super League title choke
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Ranking every FIFA World Cup from 1930 to 2026
Spain's romp to victory in 2026 capped a brilliant World Cup. But where did this summer rank in the all-time record?
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World Cup 2030 Way-Too-Early Power Rankings: Who is No. 1?
The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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