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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said Bruno Fernandes remains the team captain despite recent differences. Reuters

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Matthias Jaissle replaced Eddie Howe as manager of Newcastle United during the summer. Getty Images

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said Bruno Fernandes remains the team captain despite recent differences. Reuters

Fernandes is 'fully committed' and will remain United captain

United manager Michael Carrick says team focused on clash against Chelsea

Jaissle to 'go all in' on League Cup as Newcastle adjust to new life after Howe

Manchester City goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli celebrates saving Lewis Dunk's penalty in the shootout. Getty Images

Man City, Liverpool and Sunderland into Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Ronaldo and Al Nassr look to reap benefits as Al Hilal aim to bounce back

Real Madrid join Mbappe in China apology after striker's 'ill-judged' remarks

Arteta confronts Dowman after Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open will take place at the International Tennis Centre in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Jannik Sinner, right, after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the 2025 Six Kings Slam tournament in Riyadh. EPA

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