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Ratcliffe chose to appoint rookies at Man United, and it has them facing relegation fight
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's naive backroom appointments have left Manchester United in their worst position for 40 years and staring relegation in the face.

Man United's late comeback saves a point, but poor starts have them in a relegation battle
Man United scored twice in stoppage time to save a 4-4 draw with Villa, but why do they have a penchant for waking up *after* games have already begun? It is why they face dropping out of the Premier League.

Are Man United in a relegation battle after their draw vs. Aston Villa?

TOP HEADLINES
- Alisson, 34, in talks to pen Liverpool extension
- Saliba comeback from injury edges closer after Arsenal U21 run-out
- Barça's Yamal to miss Spain's next Nations League game with knee injury
- Man United in relegation zone, but Carrick insists: I deserve to keep job
- Emery in tense exchange with reporter after hasty exit from 4-4 draw

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United to hire USMNT's Pochettino to replace Carrick?


ARSENAL LOOMING LARGE
If Arsenal find attacking spark, they could run away with the Premier League

Arteta believes Arsenal need to be more 'chaotic' despite victory vs. Hull


A-LEAGUES
A-League Men Stocks: Is this the season Touré finally fulfils his promise?


Spanish LALIGA
Barcelona's Pau Cubarsí crowned 2026 Golden Boy

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Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane left off FIFPRO men's team of year

Top Headlines
- Alisson, 34, in talks to pen Liverpool extension
- Saliba comeback from injury edges closer after Arsenal U21 run-out
- Barça's Yamal to miss Spain's next Nations League game with knee injury
- Man United in relegation zone, but Carrick insists: I deserve to keep job
- Emery in tense exchange with reporter after hasty exit from 4-4 draw
- Tony Popovic waves off links to Crystal Palace gig
- Chengdu let astonishing 14-point lead slip to miss Chinese Super League title
- Manager sent off for headbutting rival player in FA Cup before extra-time winner
- Vozinha celebrates first Chilean league title as Colo-Colo clinch 35th crown
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