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      Andy Mitten

      Andy Mitten

      European Football Correspondent
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      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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      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
      Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, left, celebrates after scoring against West Ham to earn his side a point. AFP
      Man United ratings in 1-1 draw with West Ham: Sesko 7, Mbeumo 6, Amad 5

      Substitute Sesko scores late leveller to keep United fourth and West Ham in relegation zone

      FootballFebruary 11, 2026
      Bryan Mbeumo, left, celebrates with Amad Diallo after scoring Manchester United's first goal against Totenham. EPA
      Mbeumo on Man United's win-streak and the team's 'big mentality'

      Summer signing from Brentford has made impressive start to life at Red Devils

      FootballFebruary 08, 2026
      Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo gets off a shot ahead of a challenge by Tottenham's Cristian Romero. Getty Images
      Man Utd v Tottenham player ratings: Fernandes 8, Mbeumo 7; Romero 1, Vicario 7

      United interim manager Carrick wins fourth Premier League game in succession

      FootballFebruary 08, 2026
      Matheus Cunha joined Manchester United last summer when the club did all of their transfer dealings for the 2025/26 season. Reuters
      Manchester United’s restrained January points to a longer-term plan

      No new signings during the winter transfer window as United have one eye on finances and another on a top-six finish

      FootballFebruary 04, 2026
      Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Fulham - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 1, 2026 Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Phil Noble 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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      Man United v Fulham player ratings: Mainoo 8, Casemiro 8; Wilson 6, Kevin 7

      Interim Red Devils manager Michael Carrick makes it three wins out of three after 3-2 thriller at Old Trafford

      FootballFebruary 01, 2026
      Barcelona's Marcus Rashford has eight goals and 12 assists to his name across all competitions this season. Reuters
      Rashford shines at Barca but will likely need wage cut to seal permanent move

      On loan Manchester United attacker's Old Trafford contract makes him one of best-paid players in world

      FootballJanuary 27, 2026
      Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday January 25, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised 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.
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      Arsenal v Man United player ratings: Zubimendi 5, Saka 7; Maguire 9, Mbuemo 8

      Premier League leaders fall to 3-2 defeat at home as Carrick secures second big win in as many weeks as United interim manager

      FootballJanuary 26, 2026
      Nayim of Real Zaragoza holds the European Cup Winners' Cup trophy after defeating Arsenal in the final at Parc des Princes in Paris on May 10, 1995. Allsport
      Nayim on 'that' goal v Arsenal and why Gazza was the 'best in the world'

      Spanish legend talks to The National about playing at Tottenham, teaming up with Pep Guardiola at La Masia and more

      FootballJanuary 23, 2026
      Manchester United's Danish defender #13 Patrick Dorgu (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on January 17, 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 player ratings v City: Fernandes and Dorgu star in sensational win

      Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Dorgu clinch derby win at Old Trafford

      FootballJanuary 17, 2026
      Manchester United have appointed Michael Carrick as head coach until the end of the season. PA
      Why Amorim and United parted ways and what Carrick needs to focus on

      United are in a state of flux and have two difficult matches next up - against Man City and then Arsenal

      FootballJanuary 15, 2026
      Morocco supporters have been out in force to cheer on the Atlas Lions throughout the Africa Cup of Nations. EPA
      Mitten in MoroccoAfcon fever builds, managers fall, borders blur

      Hosts look primed to win only a second Africa Cup of Nations, Michael Carrick gets the Man United job until the end of the season

      FootballJanuary 14, 2026
      Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, right, was restored to the starting line-up but made little impact in the 2-1 defeat to Brighton. AFP
      Man United player ratings v Brighton: Mainoo 6, Ugarte 4 as United bow out

      Interim boss Fletcher urges players 'not to waste season' after losing 2-1 to Brighton

      FootballJanuary 12, 2026
      Dani Romera of AD Ceuta celebrates with teammates after scoring against Real Madrid Castilla. Getty Images
      Mitten in Morocco:AD Ceuta's incredible rise and meeting Nayim

      With Afcon reaching the semi-finals stage, there was just time to explore the Spanish city which sits as a gateway to Europe

      FootballJanuary 11, 2026
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