Sports
A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?
At 2-0 down Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looked terminal - but will the win over Roma prove a turning point?
Read moreCategory
Sports
The latest published reporting in this category.
Sports
Emery takes positives, but Villa 'have work to do' to reach Barca level
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his team have "work to do" to reach Barcelona's level after a 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Nou Camp.
Read more
International
Mainoo and Lacey raise the spirits but systemic change still required at Manchester United
There were protests at Old Trafford and even though two academy products stood out, Michael Carrick’s future is far from safe
Read more
International
Postponement of Asian Cup leaves Socceroos, FA and coach Tony Popovic at crossroads
The most immediate question thrown up by the delay of the tournament in Saudi Arabia is what it now means for Popovic
Read more
Sports
‘I wasn’t performing’: Bruno Fernandes says Carrick was right to drop him after criticism
‘If it was punishment for the words, it was right’ Carrick hails ‘magical’ Old Trafford after comeback win Bruno Fernandes said Michael Carrick was correct to drop him last month as he reflected on a remarkable Manchester United comeback win against Roma at Old Trafford. A twice-taken penalty from Fernandes set United’s revival from 2-0 down in motion, two goals from Matheus Cunha ultimately sealing a win that could yet save the embattled Carrick’s job. Continue reading...
Read more
International
Jesus de Miguel: Tributes paid across Europe to Tenerife striker
Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.
Read more
International
Man Utd v Roma: How the Man Utd players rated
Man Utd v Roma: How the Man Utd players rated
Read more
International
Champions League comebacks: What are the other best after Manchester United beat Roma
Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 - but what are the other best fightbacks in Champions League history?
Read more
Sports
Man Utd beat Roma - the other great Champions League comebacks
Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 - but what are the other best fightbacks in Champions League history?
Read more
International
Man Utd 3-2 Roma: Bruno Fernandes on Michael Carrick future after comeback win
Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United's players "don't need to save anyone's job" after their improbable comeback win against Roma.
Read more
International
Portsmouth 3-1 Swansea City: Swans miss chance to go top after late defeat
Swansea City miss the chance to return to the top of the Championship as they slump to a 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth in a remarkable game at Fratton Park.
Read more
International
Swansea City: Stephen Welsh knee injury adds to misery at Portsmouth
Swansea City are waiting to discover the extent of Stephen Welsh's knee injury after the centre-back is helped off during their painful defeat at Portsmouth.
Read more