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Arsenal top dog gets a new title of his own
Premier League club splash the cash; Preston North End go off the rails
Michael Carrick tells Manchester United to keep calm and ‘carry on’ after humbling by Hull
United’s inability to defend set-pieces allowed Hull centre backs Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy to strike in first half
Being wrong is part of the job. I thought Katie Taylor might not sell out Croke Park
Hosting Premier League teams and musicians makes perfect business sense for association
Arsenal agree £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa
Defender to provide cover for injured William Saliba and Jurriën Timber
Bezos-backed Liverpool look the most vulnerable ahead of new Premier League season
Arsenal’s squad is most likely to endure in a league that prizes the strength of Declan Rice over the subtlety of Rodri
English Premier League team-by-team guide: The title challengers, key signings and players to watch this season
Chelsea and Tottenham have splashed the cash, with plenty of transfers still likely to happen
Croke Park seeking regular Premier League friendlies after Manchester United showcase
Peter McKenna, Croke Park director, is keen to find new revenue streams to put into the GAA
Brilliant, embittered and pure box office: This is José Mourinho at his best
If modern elite football is a camp television drama, the Real Madrid manager’s theatrics make him the main character
‘Marcus can offer us so much’: Michael Carrick hints at United rebirth for Rashford
United continue to operate under financial constraints, leaving the forward’s situation unpredictable
Manchester United edge Leeds at Croke Park as GAA puts price on the priceless
Attendance tops 82,000, making game best-ever attended football match in history of State
Croke Park to host largest ever crowd for a soccer match in Ireland
Friendly between Manchester United and Leeds United will draw 83,000 fans
José Mourinho reveals he signed contract to succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013
Mourinho says he reneged on deal and returned to Chelsea, telling the story in a new Netflix documentary
‘Someone pinch me. Am I dreaming?’: When Dundalk took on Johan Cruyff’s Ajax giants
A total footballing side featuring Frank Stapleton were too much for the Lilywhites back in 1987
Arsenal v Real Betis; Manchester United v Leeds in Dublin: Ticket news, TV details, kick-off times
Everything you need to know about the upcoming friendlies in Ireland, including the game at Croke Park
Manchester United supporters groups in uproar over suspension of season tickets
Club planning to reinstate tickets before season begins after fans claim they are being ‘treated as suspects’
Manchester United in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa
Villa hijack Newcastle’s pursuit of Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Ruben Amorim agrees to become AC Milan head coach in boost to Manchester United finances
United will not need to pay full £16.7m compensation to former head coach
Manchester United agree £37m deal for Éderson as midfield rebuild starts
26-year-old Brazilian seen as a long-term replacement for Casemiro
Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of telling lie after assists record remarks
Manchester United captain says words were twisted by Keane, who appears to respond with post about donkey
The best quotes of the football season from Roy Keane, Hallgrímsson, Messi and more
Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta and Cristiano Ronaldo wisely hinted at what was to come this year
Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola departure, United hand Michael Carrick permanent appointment
Enzo Maresca has agreed in principle a three-year deal to succeed Guardiola
Bruno Fernandes equals assist record as Manchester United hold off battling Forest
Casemiro gets emotional send off on final appearance for Manchester United at Old Trafford
Manchester United to speak with Michael Carrick about permanent head coach role
Former player has overseen a marked improvement in mood and results, with United clinching Champions League qualification
Senne Lammens holds Sunderland at bay as Manchester United struggle without Benjamin Sesko
Fine goalkeeping keeps hosts at bay as United fail to produce chances
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes named FWA Footballer of the Year
Arsenal’s Declan Rice finished second, with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in third
Michael Carrick’s lightness of touch is exactly what Manchester United need for the future
Carrick’s lack of overt branding and refusal to indulge in grand theory is perhaps his greatest asset
Michael Carrick expected to be offered head coach deal by Manchester United
Senior officials at Old Trafford have been impressed with Carrick’s impact since he replaced Ruben Amorim
Ken Early: Liverpool have become awfully comfortable with losing under Arne Slot
Kobbie Mainoo caps comeback win amid mounting pressure on Arne Slot
TV View: Ryle Nugent has a Dónal Óg moment as both indulge in chicken-counting
Cusack wonders out loud about ‘wobbly’ Limerick while Nugent is hushed by Toulon fightback against Leinster
Manchester United seal Champions League return as Kobbie Mainoo ends Liverpool comeback
United had led 2-0 at half-time before gifting their great rivals two goals early in the second half
Casemiro puts the critics in their place with an outstanding late gallop at Old Trafford
Jamie Carragher admits he was wrong about the Brazilian, who leaves Manchester United at the end of the season
Manchester United survive late Brentford rally to close in on Champions League return
First-half goals from Casemiro and Sesko strengthen Red Devils’ grip on third place with four games left
Manchester United yet to decide if Michael Carrick will be offered manager’s job
Club hierarchy to wait until end of season to make decision
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