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Why Manchester United are so bad at hiring managers post-Ferguson
This week marks 40 years since Manchester United hired Sir Alex Ferguson as their manager. It was the last time the club made the right appointment.

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Melchiot: Martínez would leave Manchester United with his head down

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AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ELITE & TWO
MATCH DAY 4: NOV. 2 TO 5
2026-27 English Premier League
Arsenal hold on for a big win at Liverpool, one Iraola & Co. can learn from

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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Both Manchester clubs eye move for USMNT's Freeman

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A-LEAGUES
A-Leagues' financial woes: How solvent is Australia's top tier?

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A-League Women Stocks: Sydney soar, Wellington wobble, and Matildas questions loom


The Toe Poke
Wow! Ex-Liverpool, Man City star Milner runs NYC Marathon in just over three hours

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What soccer stars did for Halloween: James the Joker, DracuLucas, more


MAN UNITED'S WOES WORSENING
Man United implode at Chelsea, and, make no mistake, they are in a Premier League relegation battle

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Ogden: Man Utd are in a relegation battle

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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Nicol: Man City deserved at least a point vs. Brighton

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Premier League VAR review: Liverpool denied a penalty vs. Arsenal?


ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Are Man City fans right about a Premier League 'Red Cartel' that's out to get them?

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Top Headlines
- Socceroos, Matildas take Football Australia to court
- Carrick: 'No concerns' over Martínez's Utd commitment
- Dorgu hands Man United injury boost ahead of Roma clash
- Moyes after 2nd Everton win over Newcastle: 'Not an easy thing'
- Madueke: Mac Allister tried to 'bait me' into red
- Szoboszlai: Liverpool expected to 'dive' for pen?
- Tenerife forward De Miguel 'stable' after in-game cardiac arrest
- Report: Aston Villa drop Carragher legal action
- Wanderers decry policing at A-League games: 'Enough is enough'
- ▶️ Did VAR get Liverpool's penalty calls wrong against Arsenal?
ASEAN Club Championship
SPORTFIVE 2026-27 ASEAN Club Championship: Fixtures, results, standings, how to watch
The 2026-27 ASEAN Club Championship kicks off on Oct. 7 with 14 teams vying to become kings of Southeast Asia.
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