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Andy Mitten

Andy Mitten

European Football Correspondent
Location
Barcelona and Manchester
Andy is the 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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Michael Carrick after Man United's Champions League win over Roma. Getty Images
'Consistency is key' - Carrick looks to build on Man United's Roma win

Under pressure Red Devils manager also warns that living up to standards of Ferguson era is 'not going to happen overnight'

FootballNovember 07, 2026
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick celebrates victory over Roma in the Uefa Champions League. EPA
Dalot believes United's UCL comeback 'can change season'

Michael Carrick's team fought back from 2-0 down in Champions League clash with Roma to secure much-needed win

FootballNovember 04, 2026
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates after scoring to make it 2-2 against Roma at Old Trafford. AFP
United's Cunha scores twice, gets sent off and probably keeps Carrick in a job

United win for the first time in 10 matches, staging a stunning comeback at Old Trafford to beat Roma 3-2 in the Uefa Champions League

FootballNovember 04, 2026
Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Manchester United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 31, 2026 Manchester United manager Michael Carrick reacts after Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo misses a chance to score Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. .
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Pressure mounts on Carrick after Chelsea defeat

United's winless run continues as Xabi Alonso's side ease to victory

FootballOctober 31, 2026
Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - October 25, 2026 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS / Bruna Casas
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Mbappe steals Yamal’s Ballon d’Or spotlight with El Clasico double

Mbappe’s two-goal masterclass sealed a 2-1 win at Camp Nou to put the Real Madrid forward firmly into the Ballon d’Or conversation as Yamal struggles to make an impact

SportOctober 26, 2026
Bournemouth's English midfielder #16 Marcus Tavernier celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on October 25, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / 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 ratings: Disaster at Old Trafford as Tielemans and Dalot struggle

United suffer 3-0 defeat to slip towards relegation zone as pressure mounts on Michael Carrick

FootballOctober 25, 2026
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick after the Uefa Champions League defeat to Como. Getty Images
Carrick doesn't have support of United players but manager alone can't be blamed

Outbursts from Lisandro Martinez and Bruno Fernandes have worsened crisis at Old Trafford, with club weighing up other managerial options

FootballOctober 23, 2026
Michael Carrick, manager of Manchester United, raises hands towards the fans after the team's defeat in Italy. Getty Images
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Como v Man United ratings: Who got a three on disastrous night for Carrick?

Italian side produce superb performance to win 4-0 and pile pressure on Red Devils manager

FootballOctober 22, 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, right, has overseen a strong start to the season, with Lamine Yamal in electric form. EPA
Barcelona face ultimate test: PSG and Real Madrid await Flick’s flying side

Catalan giants have made red hot start to season but head into defining week and two heavyweight clashes

FootballOctober 20, 2026
LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on October 18, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)
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Calvert-Lewin earns Leeds point as Man United's winless run goes on

Premier League clash at Elland Road ends in 1-1 draw with Red Devils now having won just once in seven matches

FootballOctober 18, 2026
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick and Mason Mount look dejected after the match. Reuters
Man United ratings vs Atletico Madrid: Baleba promising on another tough night

Pressure builds on Old Trafford boss after Champions League defeat in Spain

FootballOctober 14, 2026
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens during the 1-1 draw against Tottenham. Reuters
Lammens: United must learn quickly and cut out defensive errors

Goalkeeper admits Tottenham's late equaliser was a cruel blow with club having made worst start since 1986

FootballOctober 11, 2026
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring against Spurs. Reuters
Man United ratings vs Spurs: Mbeumo strikes but late goal frustrates Carrick

Draw at Old Trafford offers little respite for home boss after poor start to season

FootballOctober 11, 2026
Pedro played more than 300 matches for Barcelona, winning three Champions League and five La Liga titles. AFP
Barcelona hero Pedro calls time on remarkable career 'having lived my dream'

The 39-year-old played more than 900 matches in Spain, England and Italy, while also winning the World Cup and European Championships with his country

FootballOctober 08, 2026
Mayssa Baha, centre, is the youngest goalscorer in Spain's Liga F. Getty Images
Who is Mayssa Baha, the 15-year-old Moroccan rewriting Barcelona's record books?

The youngest player to represent Barca - male or female - comes from a good sporting pedigree

FootballOctober 07, 2026
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