Carrick and Fernandes face a test before Manchester United’s Chelsea match
Sport · First reported 29 Oct, 04:30 · Updated 02:21
Manchester United approach their trip to Chelsea after a run of poor results and a public rift between Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes. Coverage differs on whether Fernandes should return to the starting lineup.
- United are due to play Chelsea after an eight-match winless run; the Mirror says the team is one point above the relegation zone.
- Fernandes was left out of the starting lineup for the 3-0 Bournemouth defeat after criticizing Carrick; the Mirror reports that they and senior staff have since agreed to put the dispute behind them.
- The Mirror reports Carrick may bring Fernandes back, while the i Paper argues he should remain on the bench and proposes a different lineup.
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Key facts
- Next fixture
- Manchester United are set to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
- Recent run
- The Mirror describes an eight-match winless run.
- Bournemouth result
- United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth.
- Fernandes selection
- Fernandes was benched for the Bournemouth match.
- Reported possible change
- The Mirror says Carrick may bring Fernandes back against Chelsea.
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- Earlier coverage said United’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth extended their winless run to eight games and increased uncertainty over Carrick’s position.
- An earlier report said Fernandes was benched against Bournemouth after criticizing Carrick’s tactics; Carrick said the decision was based on footballing reasons.
- An earlier headline reported that Fernandes told Carrick he was committed to turning the season around in clear-the-air talks.
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