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Premier LeagueManchester United manager Michael Carrick said midfielder Carlos Baleba will be out for several weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in Tuesday’s 3-2 win over Roma. Carrick said he would be unavailable this week or during the international break starting on Monday, and that his absence is a blow to the team.
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Premier LeagueFormer Arsenal striker Jérémie Aliadière has warned against selling Viktor Gyökeres in the January transfer window without securing a replacement, despite believing the team’s style does not suit the Swedish striker’s abilities. His comments came amid speculation that the player could leave in January.
Premier LeagueAndoni Iraola said Liverpool’s players may be “too honest” after season statistics showed the team had committed 128 fouls, the most of any Premier League side. He was speaking ahead of Sunday’s match against Crystal Palace, with Liverpool having lost their last two games against Arsenal and Fenerbahçe.
Premier LeagueNewcastle are unlikely to sanction defender Amar Dedic after he was seen carrying a bow and arrows in the Northumberland countryside, prompting a police manhunt involving an armed unit. The player is expected to start against Fulham on Saturday.
Premier LeagueHull City manager Sergej Jakirović called Arsenal one of Europe’s best teams ahead of Saturday’s Premier League meeting at the Emirates Stadium. He said his side would need an exceptional performance to match the hosts.
Premier LeagueTottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham said it would have been irresponsible not to plan for the possibility of relegation, as he discussed the club’s preparations for this season after it came close to going down last season.
Premier LeagueA report urged Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi to consider starting 18-year-old Luca Williams-Barnett against Leeds United on Saturday. The youngster made his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace, coming on for Mathys Tel in the closing minutes and creating a chance for Mohammed Kudus after getting past two defenders.
Premier LeagueManchester City’s squad faces uncertainty after an independent commission found the club guilty of most of the charges brought by the Premier League over alleged financial breaches between 2009 and 2018. Final sanctions remain on hold pending the outcome of the appeal.
Premier LeagueKobbie Mainoo stressed that Manchester United can pose a threat and change the course of matches ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa. His comments came after United’s 3-2 Champions League win over Roma, in which the team came from behind.
Premier LeagueThe case over alleged financial breaches by Manchester City is moving towards the penalty stage. The Premier League board has a role in recommending a sanction, while the final decision rests with an independent three-member commission. The club continues to maintain its innocence and has appealed the ruling.
Premier LeagueA report by Foot Mercato says Manchester United contacted Didier Deschamps in recent days to gauge his interest in taking charge, as the club considers its options amid uncertainty over Michael Carrick’s future.
Premier LeagueMatthias Jaissle denied feeling that his job as Newcastle manager was under threat, despite his side losing four of their last five matches. Newcastle lost 1-0 to Everton on Monday, their second consecutive defeat to the same team, and have managed just two wins in their last seven matches.
