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Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands have been ravaged by injuries and lack the flair and ingenuity of their Total Football predecessors… but this is why they remain World Cup dark horses, writes CHRIS WHEELER

The Dutch FA has made reaching the semi-finals a minimum requirement for Ronald Koeman's side - and even that feels like a stretch for this team ahead of tonight’s Group F opener against Japan in Dallas

The man who successfully predicted the last three World Cup winners says…

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June 14, 2026

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Proving Ruben Amorim wrong, no sugar and ‘the best decision of my career’: Man United insiders reveal how Casemiro went from pariah to pivotal as he prepares for emotional Old Trafford farewell

That Casemiro will walk out against Nottingham Forest as a pivotal figure in this United team with the adulation of fans ringing in his ears, says much about his time in Manchester

Shortly before kick-off at Old Trafford on Sunday, a banner will float…

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May 17, 2026

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Michael Carrick has the Man United job at last – now there are four things he must do to succeed

History has been rather unkind to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a Manchester United legend as a player and a far better manager at Old Trafford than he is often given credit for

When Michael Carrick sat down at Carrington on Friday, he smiled when…

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May 16, 2026

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‘Are they really going to appoint a guy that no other big club looked twice at?’: Giving Michael Carrick the job would still be a huge gamble for Manchester United – and the players and club insiders know it. This is what they are saying about him

Michael Carrick is the name on the lips of every Manchester United supporter now. He is also the question that hangs over the United executive team

During recent media interviews, Bruno Fernandes said something telling about Manchester United…

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May 1, 2026

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Man United’s defensive crisis deepens with ANOTHER star ‘set to miss Chelsea game after picking up injury’ – leaving Michael Carrick with just ONE senior centre back for huge clash

Michael Carrick has been hit by another defensive setback ahead of United's game vs Chelsea

By OLLIE LEWIS, DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 12:18 EDT, 17 April 2026…

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April 17, 2026

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Michael Carrick reveals defender is set for Man United return after TWO MONTHS out – and provides update on Matthijs De Ligt

Lisandro Martinez hasn¿t played in more than two months since suffering a calf injury

By CHRIS WHEELER, NORTHERN SPORTS WRITER Published: 10:19 EDT, 11 April 2026…

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April 11, 2026

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Man United Confidential: What United will do with Andre Onana this summer after plea to stay as full goalkeeper shake-up is revealed – and how Liberia could produce United’s next academy star

Altay Bayindir (left) and Andre Onana are both set to leave Manchester United this summer

Manchester United want to offload Andre Onana this summer despite the Cameroon…

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April 7, 2026

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The giant ‘keeper, a set-piece king and the 17-year-old fast-tracked to the top: The five Man United academy stars joining first-team training camp – and how they can impress Michael Carrick in Ireland

Dermot Mee is always chipper around the training ground and particularly close with United captain Bruno Fernandes

When Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick sat down with Under 21s…

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April 7, 2026

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Man United Confidential Q&A special: Major updates on club’s pursuit of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton as rivals make move, twist in Joshua Zirkzee’s future and loan exile targeting shock Old Trafford comeback

Elliot Anderson is Manchester United's No1 target and has been for several months. The only problem? Manchester City want him too

The March international break is prime time for players’ agents and club…

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March 31, 2026

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Man United Confidential: REVEALED – United’s plan to keep Bruno Fernandes, the young goalkeeper on club’s radar named and a boost for fans going to Bournemouth

Manchester United are determined to keep Bruno Fernandes at the club next season. The captain has racked up a whopping 16 assists in the Premier League this season

Your browser does not support iframes. ]]> Manchester United have told Bruno…

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March 17, 2026

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How Harry Maguire turned his Man United career around after Greece scandal, being booed by his OWN fans and losing the captaincy – and why the club want him to sign a new deal, writes CHRIS WHEELER

Harry Maguire has fought his way back into a key role for Manchester United

Two significant dates are marked in the calendar for Harry Maguire next…

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February 27, 2026

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How Michael Carrick rebuilt Man United in six weeks: What he told liberated players on day one, how he stripped away Ruben Amorim’s ideas, surprising ways new coaches have taken charge, how he fixed the attack and revitalised academy

Five games, four wins, one draw and a manager of the month…

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February 22, 2026

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Man United boss Michael Carrick gives concerning Matthijs de Ligt injury update – with defender absent since November

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has given a concerning injury update on Matthijs de Ligt (pictured)

By CHRIS WHEELER, NORTHERN SPORTS WRITER Published: 11:09 EST, 5 February 2026…

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February 6, 2026

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Revealed: The four players Ruben Amorim wanted at Man United but wasn’t allowed to sign including new Chelsea star, his rapid goodbye after sacking and the wonderkid who could become youngest ever player on Sunday

Ruben Amorim recommended his old pupil Geovany Quenda to Manchester United, but he ended up signing for Chelsea instead

One of the most frustrating parts of the breakdown in relations between…

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January 7, 2026

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Revealed: Man United bosses turn on Ruben Amorim’s tactics – NATHAN SALT uncovers the moaning texts on their WhatsApp group, players’ puzzled reactions and Jason Wilcox’s ‘fraught’ talks with beleaguered manager

The powers-that-be at Manchester United are understood to be concerned by how easily Ruben Amorim's tactics are picked apart

Discussions on formations are often sore subjects when broached with Ruben Amorim.…

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January 3, 2026

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Manchester United January transfer briefing: Elliot Anderson tops eight-man midfield shortlist, how they can spend big again, Kobbie Mainoo latest and the £37m man who could be on the way out

Kobbie Mainoo wants more game time and so is seeking a move away from Old Trafford, but Manchester United will not sell unless they have a replacement lined up

Manchester United head into the January transfer window missing up to eight…

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December 30, 2025

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‘We need that crazy guy’: The hidden side of Matheus Cunha that has been invaluable for Man United – insiders and players tell NATHAN SALT what Brazilian brings beyond goals and what Ruben Amorim has challenged him to do next

Ask around Manchester United about Matheus Cunha and the overwhelming consensus is…

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December 29, 2025

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As Ineos hit two years at Manchester United, MIKE KEEGAN reveals what’s in store for year three: Why they can spend big again, the data guru and the test that Ruben Amorim must pass

Sir Jim Ratcliffe (left) has now spent two years as a minority owner of Manchester United, and has his lieutenants Omar Berrada (centre) and Jason Wilcox (right) working side by side

For those involved in the Ineos era at Manchester United, the biggest…

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December 24, 2025

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Ruben Amorim challenges Man United stars to step up in absence of Bruno Fernandes with SEVEN players out of crunch Boxing Day clash with Newcastle

Bruno Fernandes suffered a hamstring injury during Man United's defeat by Aston Villa

By CHRIS WHEELER, NORTHERN SPORTS WRITER Published: 09:20 EST, 24 December 2025…

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December 24, 2025

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Man United Confidential: Jason Wilcox set to poach Newcastle’s youth recruitment guru, latest on three-way battle for Antoine Semenyo and major Bruno Fernandes injury update

Jason Wilcox (left) has already brought in academy director Stephen Torpey (right) and now is closing in on poaching Newcastle's head of youth recruitment Paul Midgley

Manchester United are set to appoint Newcastle’s head of youth recruitment Paul…

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December 24, 2025

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I looked after Man United’s best young stars for years – these astonishing tales prove Ruben Amorim is spot on about their ‘entitlement’

Les Parry (middle row, third from right) helped to grow Manchester United's best young talents, as head of elite player development and loans manager

This used to be the time of year when Old Trafford was…

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December 24, 2025

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Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands have been ravaged by injuries and lack the flair and ingenuity of their Total Football predecessors… but this is why they remain World Cup dark horses, writes CHRIS WHEELER

Proving Ruben Amorim wrong, no sugar and ‘the best decision of my career’: Man United insiders reveal how Casemiro went from pariah to pivotal as he prepares for emotional Old Trafford farewell

Michael Carrick has the Man United job at last – now there are four things he must do to succeed

‘Are they really going to appoint a guy that no other big club looked twice at?’: Giving Michael Carrick the job would still be a huge gamble for Manchester United – and the players and club insiders know it. This is what they are saying about him

Man United’s defensive crisis deepens with ANOTHER star ‘set to miss Chelsea game after picking up injury’ – leaving Michael Carrick with just ONE senior centre back for huge clash

Michael Carrick reveals defender is set for Man United return after TWO MONTHS out – and provides update on Matthijs De Ligt

Man United Confidential: What United will do with Andre Onana this summer after plea to stay as full goalkeeper shake-up is revealed – and how Liberia could produce United’s next academy star

The giant ‘keeper, a set-piece king and the 17-year-old fast-tracked to the top: The five Man United academy stars joining first-team training camp – and how they can impress Michael Carrick in Ireland

Man United Confidential Q&A special: Major updates on club’s pursuit of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton as rivals make move, twist in Joshua Zirkzee’s future and loan exile targeting shock Old Trafford comeback

Man United Confidential: REVEALED – United’s plan to keep Bruno Fernandes, the young goalkeeper on club’s radar named and a boost for fans going to Bournemouth

How Harry Maguire turned his Man United career around after Greece scandal, being booed by his OWN fans and losing the captaincy – and why the club want him to sign a new deal, writes CHRIS WHEELER

How Michael Carrick rebuilt Man United in six weeks: What he told liberated players on day one, how he stripped away Ruben Amorim’s ideas, surprising ways new coaches have taken charge, how he fixed the attack and revitalised academy

Man United boss Michael Carrick gives concerning Matthijs de Ligt injury update – with defender absent since November

Revealed: The four players Ruben Amorim wanted at Man United but wasn’t allowed to sign including new Chelsea star, his rapid goodbye after sacking and the wonderkid who could become youngest ever player on Sunday

Revealed: Man United bosses turn on Ruben Amorim’s tactics – NATHAN SALT uncovers the moaning texts on their WhatsApp group, players’ puzzled reactions and Jason Wilcox’s ‘fraught’ talks with beleaguered manager

Manchester United January transfer briefing: Elliot Anderson tops eight-man midfield shortlist, how they can spend big again, Kobbie Mainoo latest and the £37m man who could be on the way out

‘We need that crazy guy’: The hidden side of Matheus Cunha that has been invaluable for Man United – insiders and players tell NATHAN SALT what Brazilian brings beyond goals and what Ruben Amorim has challenged him to do next

As Ineos hit two years at Manchester United, MIKE KEEGAN reveals what’s in store for year three: Why they can spend big again, the data guru and the test that Ruben Amorim must pass

Ruben Amorim challenges Man United stars to step up in absence of Bruno Fernandes with SEVEN players out of crunch Boxing Day clash with Newcastle

Man United Confidential: Jason Wilcox set to poach Newcastle’s youth recruitment guru, latest on three-way battle for Antoine Semenyo and major Bruno Fernandes injury update

I looked after Man United’s best young stars for years – these astonishing tales prove Ruben Amorim is spot on about their ‘entitlement’

The real reason behind Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO’s split reportedly revealed

World Cup Breakfast: The superstars have arrived! Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe light up remarkable day with seven goals between them – match highlights and what to look out for today

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