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Manchester United could be without two of their main centre-halves as Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire face possible bans ahead of their trip to Chelsea this weekend

Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar believes Michael Carrick got a major selection decision wrong against Leeds.

Rio Ferdinand was absolutely livid with the refereeing in Manchester United’s defeat to Leeds United on Monday evening. In his 11th match in charge, Michael Carrick suffered his second loss as MUFC boss. He also has seven wins and two draws on his record. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES […] The post “Absolute joke” – Man Utd legend left fuming after ‘fair & square’ defeat to Leeds appeared first on Stretty News.

Manchester United fell to a 2-1 defeat to Leeds United with Gary Neville questioning Michael Carrick's decision to start one 'limited' star.

Gary Neville argues that Manchester United are better off without Benjamin Sesko in their starting lineup, as he assesses the team’s latest display. The Red Devils ended their 24-day hiatus by hosting Leeds United at Old Trafford on Monday evening. However, the excitement evaporated only a few minutes after the kickoff, when Noah Okafor gave […] The post “Awkward, clumsy” – Neville tells Carrick to relegate 6/10 Man Utd to bench role appeared first on Stretty News.

Michael Carrick may be forced into deploying a youthful centre-back partnership for Manchester United’s trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. As things stand, he will be without Lisandro Martinez and could very well be without Harry Maguire for an additional game, depending on the outcome of his FA charge. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP […] The post ‘Seems likely’: MEN journo predicts Carrick will be without one Red who’s the ‘best’ in his position vs CFC appeared first on Stretty News.

‘It is not aggressive, there is no jolt,’ says United coach Daniel Farke hails ‘amazing’ league win at Old Trafford Michael Carrick branded Lisandro Martínez’s red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair as “shocking” and said Manchester United may appeal as the defender faces a three-match ban. If the sending off in United’s 2-1 defeat by Leeds at Old Trafford on Monday night stands, Carrick could be without his two first-choice centre-backs for Saturday’s trip to Chelsea as Harry Maguire may be suspended for a second match. Martínez was sent off after 56 minutes when Paul Tierney, after reviewing the incident on the monitor, ruled it a red-card offence, with Leeds 2-0 ahead.

Hard work remains to do off the pitch, with the club needing to strengthen further if they hope to compete on all fronts Kobbie Mainoo put in a superb performance against Leeds on Monday night, as he did for much of Ruben Amorim’s tenure. The midfielder gets better with every game he does not play, proving how influential he has become under Michael Carrick. Injury meant the midfielder missed out for the first time since the interim head coach took over in January. In his place was Manuel Ugarte, making his first start for Carrick and it was clear to witness his rustiness, as was the case with Lisandro Martínez at centre-back, who re-emerged after two months out injured to replace the suspended Harry Maguire. The 33-year-old was rewarded with confirmation of his new contract last week, while Mainoo is locked in talks with his representatives who will be eager to point out how his absence affected United.

Lisandro Martinez was sent off for violent conduct against Leeds with the Manchester United star set to miss the next three games.

Bruno Fernandes was spotted chastising Senne Lammens for his distribution while Manchester United were trailing to Leeds United. Despite being a man down following Lisandro Martinez’s sending-off, the Reds have managed to pull one back in the closing stages, with Fernandes once again assisting Casemiro to make it 2-1. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP […] The post Fuming Bruno Fernandes spotted having ‘a right go’ at Man Utd star who’s been tremendous this term appeared first on Stretty News.

Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi is hoping to agree terms with a new club before the season ends, talkSPORT understands. The Argentine is out of contract at the Vitality Stadium in the summer, an…

Manchester United will welcome Leeds to Old Trafford on Monday night, but Harry Maguire will be missing from the matchday squad

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has reportedly called up Lisandro Martinez and Shea Lacey for the clash against Leeds United. The club’s supporters have been eagerly anticipating the team’s return to action after 24 days of inactivity due to the international break and the early FA Cup elimination. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP […] The post Insider: Man Utd ‘Cult’ hero & fearless ‘teenager’ join Carrick’s squad for Leeds clash appeared first on Stretty News.

The battle for space in football over the last 15 years or so has truly been the chess game between out-of-possession and in-possession tactics. It stems from the fact that teams with smaller budgets set out to make life as difficult as possible for teams with bigger budgets that boast more attacking talent. It’s apparent that money, whilst […] The post How Zonal Pressing & Central Compactness Shape Defensive Tactics In 2025/2026 – Tactical Theory appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Michael Carrick has confirmed that Manchester United are edging ‘closer’ to an agreement with Kobbie Mainoo over a new deal. As things stand, the fan-favourite star would be leaving Old Trafford as a free agent next summer. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR […] The post ‘There’s work going on’: Carrick confirms Man Utd edging ‘closer’ to deal for £43.5m midfielder appeared first on Stretty News.

Manchester United are reportedly involved in the race for Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi, albeit they’re not the ultimate favourites. The 28-year-old has been playing his football at the Vitality Stadium since making the move from Feyenoord in the summer of 2022. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS […] The post “99.99%” – Moretto reveals Man Utd’s chances at signing ‘phenomenal’ EPL wantaway appeared first on Stretty News.

Bruno Fernandes believes Manchester United were 'building something' under Ruben Amorim.

Manchester United return to Premier League action on Monday when they play Leeds - and Michael Carrick has a decision to make in central defence, with Harry Maguire suspended

MANCHESTER UNITED will not necessarily “push” Lisandro Martinez into a return from injury against Leeds United. Centre back Martinez has not played since February 10 due to a calf problem but United are without the suspended Harry Maguire against Leeds on Monday night. Martinez travelled with the squad for their training camp to Ireland on...

Nicky Butt believes Manchester United need to sign a new centre-half this summer after expressing concerns over Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt.