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Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment

The former Red Devils midfielder, club captain and first-team coach has returned to Old Trafford.

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Andy Robertson says Liverpool performances must improve in second half of season
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Supporting image for story: Liam Rosenior plays down big-game talk ahead of Chelsea’s cup clash with Arsenal
Liam Rosenior plays down big-game talk ahead of Chelsea’s cup clash with Arsenal
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Supporting image for story: Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open warm-up in Hobart suspended due to rain
Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open warm-up in Hobart suspended due to rain
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Michael Carrick ‘agrees deal in principle’ to become Man Utd interim head coach
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Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane condemns ‘disrespectful’ Dominik Szoboszlai error
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Pep Guardiola unsure if James Trafford will stay at Manchester City next season
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