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Andy Mitten

Andy Mitten

European Football Correspondent
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Barcelona and Manchester
Andy is an author of 12 books. He founded the best-selling United We Stand fanzine when he was 15.He's interviewed over 500 famous footballers past and present. Writing about football from Israel to Iran, Brazil to Barbados. Born and bred in Manchester, he divides his time between his city of birth and Barcelona.
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Carlos Queiroz took charge of Oman for 11 matches after signing a one-year deal in July 2025. Getty Images
Carlos Queiroz leaves Oman on good terms but with bitter memories of Qatar

Portuguese, 73, parted ways with national team by mutual consent

FootballMarch 24, 2026
Manchester United's Harry Maguire reacts with Bruno Fernandes after he is shown a red card by referee Stuart Attwell. Reuters
Man United player ratings v Bournemouth: Fernandes 7, Cunha 8, Mbeumo 6

United boss Carrick 'baffled' by refereeing decisions over penalties as Bournemouth secure 2-2 draw

FootballMarch 21, 2026
Manchester United's Leny Yoro, left, and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins battle for the ball. PA
'There’s loads more to come': Yoro impresses Man United's interim boss Carrick

French defender enjoys solid performance in crucial win over Aston Villa

FootballMarch 16, 2026
Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder #18 Casemiro (C) celebrates after scoring the team's first goal from an assist by teammate Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (L) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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United player ratings v Villa: Fernandes and shine in crucial win

Michael Carrick's team strengthen top-four position after thrilling 3-1 victory

FootballMarch 15, 2026
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring Barcelona's opening goal in their Champions League win at Newcastle United earlier this season. Getty Images
Rashford aims for more of same as Barca return to Newcastle in Champions League

On-loan Man United forward scored his first goals for Spanish side when two clubs met back in September

FootballMarch 09, 2026
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes during the defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park. Reuters
Man Utd ratings v Newcastle: Maguire battles hard but Carrick's run ends

Eddie Howe's team clinch 2-1 win despite being reduced to 10 men

FootballMarch 05, 2026
Barcelona coach Hans Flick consoles Lamine Yamal at the final whistle. AFP
Camp Nou crowd can't lift Barca as Atletico hold out to reach Copa del Rey final

Barca fall just short despite 3-0 win back at their half-built home

FootballMarch 04, 2026
Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring Manchester United's second goal against Palace. Reuters
Man United player ratings v Crystal Palace: Fernandes and Sesko key to victory

Red Devils up to third in table after beating Eagles 2-1 at Old Trafford

FootballMarch 02, 2026
Manchester United's Senne Lammens has made an impressive start to his Premier League career. Reuters
InterviewLammens on becoming Man Utd's No 1, idolising Neuer and hailing Carrick

Belgian goalkeeper has been a huge success after summer move from Antwerp for bargain £18m

FootballFebruary 26, 2026
Benjamin Sesko, centre, says his understanding with teammate Bryan Mbeumo, right, continues to improve and praised the impact of interim head coach Michael Carrick. AFP
Benjamin Sesko embraces role in Man United revival

Striker came off the bench to net winner against Everton that continued fine form under Michael Carrick

FootballFebruary 24, 2026
Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United celebrates scoring the winner against Everton. Getty Images
Man United player ratings vs Everton: Lammens and Sesko shine in narrow win

Michael Carrick's side up to fourth as unbeaten run goes on

FootballFebruary 24, 2026
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes after scoring against Tottenham. Getty Images
Manchester United quiz - Everton, Bruno Fernandes and more

How well have you followed the Red Devils?

FootballFebruary 20, 2026
Marcus Rashford has scored 10 goals in 34 appearances while on loan at Barcelona. EPA
Rashford still hopes future lies at Barcelona despite Man United return rumours

On loan forward has impressed for Catalan giants having been big miss in recent games

FootballFebruary 17, 2026
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, centre, argues with Girona's Joel Roca during their 2-1 defeat. AFP
Fault lines start to show as Barcelona suffer another defeat

Hammered by Atletico, beaten by Girona and Hansi Flick's terse response to a reporter's question all point to a team in need of a break

FootballFebruary 17, 2026
Senne Lammens has quickly established himself as Manchester United's No 1 goalkeeper this season. Getty Images
Lammens hails Carrick's impact and reflects on draw with West Ham

Goalkeeper has made No 1 jersey his own since summer move from Belgian League

FootballFebruary 11, 2026
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