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Darren Fletcher shrugs off talk of Man Utd job as he prepares team for Burnley

Fletcher has been put in temporary charge after a whirlwind few days at Old Trafford.

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Ruben Amorim sacked as Manchester United head coach

The departure of the Portuguese comes after a series of disappointing results and tempestuous press conferences.

The Independent UK

Ruben Amorim leaves with worst points percentage of any Man Utd boss in PL era

Amorim won only 24 of his 63 games in charge in all competitions.

The Independent UK

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Manchester City wait for news on defensive duo Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias

The pair are due to be assessed on Monday after sustaining injuries in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

The Independent UK

Ruben Amorim hints at frustration as he avoids Man Utd transfer talk

The United manager has recently commented on the lack of recruitment activity at Old Trafford and changed his formation for the win over Newcastle.

The Independent UK

Pep Guardiola committed to Man City contract despite Enzo Maresca speculation

Guardiola’s current deal at the Etihad Stadium runs until the summer of 2027.

The Independent UK

New Year’s Day briefing: Guardiola reflects on 2025, Neville criticises Man Utd

Kylian Mbappe faces a spell on the sidelines, while former Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos said he is on the road to recovery after heart surgery.

The Independent UK

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Gary Neville brands Man Utd draw with struggling Wolves ‘the baddest of the bad’

The ex-United captain said his former club have gone “backwards”.

The Independent UK

Ruben Amorim says he is ‘really confident’ about Manchester United’s potential

Wolves left with a third point of the campaign after Joshua Zirkzee’s deflected opener was cancelled out by Ladislav Krejci in the 1-1 draw

The Independent UK

Ruben Amorim says Bruno Fernandes is itching to return for Manchester United

The 31-year-old found himself in the unusual position of viewing the battling 1-0 Boxing Day win against Newcastle following a soft tissue injury.

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Man United’s last two home games leave Ruben Amorim with a damning conclusion

The Portuguese manager has belatedly shifted systems, suggesting the last 13 months have been a total waste for Manchester United after stubbornness towards his preferred formation

The Independent UK

Man Utd’s Patrick Dorgu ‘looked inside’ after Ruben Amorim’s confidence remarks

The Denmark international’s wondrous volley sealed a battling 1-0 Boxing Day win against Newcastle at Old Trafford.

The Independent UK

Ruben Amorim says spirit shown against Newcastle can win Man Utd ‘so many games’

Patrick Dorgu’s superb 24th-minute volley was a worthy winner of the game but United spent most of the second half defending.

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Ruben Amorim insists Kobbie Mainoo is ‘the future of Manchester United’ despite limited role

The midfielder has been out of favour this season but Amorim has stressed he is taking a longer-term view

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Pep Guardiola warns Man City stars not to get too fat over Christmas

Guardiola has weighed his players and told them not to over-indulge

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Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim insists he has no issue with Kobbie Mainoo

Mainoo came off the bench in Monday’s 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, where his half-brother Jordan Mainoo-Hames wore a ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ top.

The Independent UK

Pep Guardiola says there are ‘no discussions’ about his Man City future

The Spaniard has 18 months left on his current contract and says he is ‘delighted and happy and excited about the development of the team’.

The Independent UK

Pep Guardiola heaps praise on ‘exceptional’ Rayan Cherki after Man City win

Cherki scored a superb opener to set City on their way to a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory at home to Brentford.

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Rayan Cherki shines as Man City beat Brentford to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals

A deflected Savinho strike killed off the contest midway through the second half.

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Ruben Amorim: Man Utd getting closer to club’s tradition of attacking football

United poured forward in the opening 45 minutes, having 17 attempts at goal and a non-penalty xG of 2.49 at the break

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Ruben Amorim rues missed chances after Man Utd’s thrilling draw with Bournemouth

United had 12 attempts at goal before Bournemouth finally mustered their first in the 29th minute.

The Independent UK

Man United’s next task is clear as dramatic intervention leads to game of the season

Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth: Ruben Amorim’s shift in formation brought his team’s best attacking display in months – the problem was at the other end, and that his side still cannot win games

The Independent UK

Mohamed Salah should stay at Liverpool for ‘great big send-off’, Jamie Carragher says

Carragher urged the Liverpool forward to set aside his differences with Arne Slot

The Independent UK

Ruben Amorim accepts criticism from former players over Kobbie Mainoo handling

Paul Scholes does not believe Amorim is “the right man” for the club.

The Independent UK

The five unanswered questions left after Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool return

The Egyptian returned to action against Brighton but his future at Anfield remains uncertain as he heads to the Africa Cup of Nations

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