The problem with Man Utd’s media class – and the one subject they do not raise

It was Nicky Butt, a Manchester United man down to his bones, who argued recently that…

Ranking the 10 best players at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draws to a close on Sunday, when hosts Morocco face…

Michael Carrick’s first Manchester United press conference: ‘I feel at home’

It is probably safe to conclude, after Michael Carrick’s debut press conference as Manchester United’s head…

Casemiro’s Manchester United contract option can be triggered by number of starts

Casemiro can trigger his extra year at Manchester United by starting a certain number of games…

Gareth Southgate says football manager authority ‘eroded’ due to sporting directors

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has spoken of the “erosion of authority” for football managers. Southgate’s…

How Benjamin Sesko has found form at Manchester United – and can Carrick help maintain it?

Darren Fletcher’s caretaker spell in charge of Manchester United brought a goalscoring uplift to Benjamin Sesko,…

The Alternative Premier League Table: No 22 – Dribbles

Welcome to the latest edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each week, The Athletic…

Manchester United reach agreement in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as interim head coach

Manchester United have reached agreement in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as interim head coach until…

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

Welcome to the second January 2026 edition of The Transfer DealSheet. Our team of dedicated writers,…

The dos and don’ts of being a Manchester United interim manager

Another week, another impending appointment of a Manchester United caretaker boss. Like the characters who conveniently…