Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has told The Athletic that Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team down" during their time together, citing poor training habits after the 4-0 Brentford loss and a breakdown in the relationship that ended with Ronaldo's departure in November 2022. Ten Hag also alleges the club's owners failed to keep promises made after his FA Cup-winning 2023-24 season, pointing to the sale of Scott McTominay without his consent as a factor in his sacking in October 2024.

Haaland Brace and Foden's First Goal of 2026 Give Maresca Record-Breaking Man City Win Over Ipswich

Manchester City beat Ipswich Town 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium to keep their perfect Premier League start, making Enzo Maresca the first manager ever to win his first seven games in charge of a top-flight club. Erling Haaland scored twice and Phil Foden ended a long goal drought, while Ipswich twice hit back through Daizen Maeda and a late Zian Flemming penalty.

A guilty verdict against Manchester City over financial breaches spanning 2009-10 to 2017-18 casts a shadow over a decade of trophies, with potential relegation, stripped titles, and crippling compensation claims still to come as the club prepares to appeal.

With Manchester City found guilty of breaking the majority of 115 Premier League financial rules, an independent panel's verdict threatens to rewrite English football's history books. From tainted titles and the Agüero moment to crippling compensation claims, the fallout — financial, sporting and emotional — could be enormous even before any sanctions are imposed.

Same old story at Manchester United as Michael Carrick feels the heat after five points from five games

Manchester United have taken just five points from the easiest start on paper, leaving Michael Carrick under early pressure, with injuries, a disjointed attack and a standoff over 15-year-old JJ Gabriel adding to a familiar feeling of history repeating at Old Trafford.

Manchester City thrash Sunderland 5-3 to go top as Maresca enjoys perfect 24 hours

Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League after Arsenal’s 3-0 loss to Brighton. Enzo Maresca’s side made it seven straight wins in all competitions and five from five in the league in his first games in charge.