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Man Utd selling Old Trafford turf cubes for £125

Manchester United is selling pieces of its Old Trafford pitch for £125 each, an initiative announced the same day the club reported its overall debt remains more than £1bn.

Sep 24, 2026 · byBBC

Soccer-Man Utd put chunks of Old Trafford up for sale

Slip sliding away: football season-ticket holders fear falling down pecking order

It is a symbol of the connection between the fanbase and club, but there is a growing fear executives would prefer stadiums full of one-off tourists The document known as “the oldest football season ticket in the world” promises its bearer access to every Burnley home game of the 1884-85 season. It is a ticket that predates the Football League by four years, with all the fixtures played against east Lancashire neighbours. All the same, the legend on the ticket carries a stern warning: “This card is not transferable. Any member violating this rule will be at once expelled from the club.” For Burnley 1884 read Manchester United 2026. While the oldest remaining season ticket is safely preserved at Turf Moor, at Old Trafford 685 season tickets were voided this summer after a club investigation found evidence of their having been resold on the secondary market. United said such practices “undermine fair access to tickets for genuine supporters and have no place at Manchester United”. United fan groups again protested against the actions of the club’s ownership, claiming: “The way you treat us is a disgrace.” Continue reading...

Sep 23, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Cunha strikes late to deny Fulham and salvage point for Manchester United

To paraphrase a former Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick knew that the storm would come. Everything went a little too perfectly for him in the second half of last season. There would be ill winds at some point. Which was what Carrick could feel before this visit to Fulham. What were his emotions afterwards? Relief was surely the main thing. Because after the derby defeat by Manchester City last Sunday and the midweek Carabao Cup exit against Brighton – both at Old Trafford – Carrick was starring at an unwanted hat-trick. All this on the back of other wobbles since the opening weekend when United lost at Hull. It is all extremely angsty and edgy. Continue reading...

Sep 20, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Carrick, INEOS, defence... what is behind Man Utd's latest problems?

Manchester United's collapse against Brighton has intensified the scrutiny on Michael Carrick - but the problems at Old Trafford run deeper than the head coach.

Sep 17, 2026 · bySky Sports

‘We can’t accept that’: Carrick urges Manchester United to respond after cup collapse

‘I take responsibility … it doesn’t feel good at the moment’ United beaten 3-2 by Brighton after taking two-goal lead Michael Carrick admitted Manchester United’s Carabao Cup capitulation against Brighton that was greeted by boos at Old Trafford was unacceptable and that answers had to be found at Fulham on Sunday. United were knocked out 3-2 by Fabian Hürzeler’s visitors after leading 2-0 after 10 minutes through Shea Lacey and Mason Mount. Goals from Charalampos Kostoulas in first‑half added time, Pascal Gross on 65 minutes and Maxim De Cuyper four minutes later eliminated United. Continue reading...

Sep 16, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup

Brighton come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, to shock Manchester United as slow start continues.

Sep 16, 2026 · byAl Jazeera

Maresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after incorrect 2023 derby goal

United won game after controversial Fernandes equaliser City to blood youngsters for Carabao Cup game against Norwich Enzo Maresca says Manchester United cannot complain about the controversial derby winner on Sunday because Manchester City are still awaiting an apology from the referees’ chief, Howard Webb, for a match-defining decision in the same fixture three years ago. City lost at Old Trafford in 2023 after Bruno Fernandes equalised despite Marcus Rashford being in an offside position. Marseca was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at the time and had to witness Rashford’s winner minutes later. “The goal was not a regular goal, if you remember,” Maresca said. “And to be honest, no one apologised. We are still waiting for the apology for that goal. Sometimes it happens for you, sometimes it happens against you. It’s football.” Continue reading...

Sep 16, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Manchester United shocked as talented youngster JJ Gabriel asks to leave

15-year-old wants his registration to be cancelled He was to be in squad to face Brighton on Wednesday Manchester United have been left confused and shocked by the news that the talented 15-year-old JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club, a day before he was to be included in the first-team squad to face Brighton. Gabriel could have become United’s youngest player in the Carabao Cup third-round tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday. But the Guardian understands Gabriel has asked for his registration to be cancelled. Continue reading...

Sep 15, 2026 · byThe Guardian

In Manchester, Premier League superiority is now separated by Haaland’s cutting edge

In a bad-tempered meeting at Old Trafford, United and City showed they are far from the finished product Sign up for our free newsletter here While London has a host of top-flight clubs and Liverpool have been regular contenders, the story of the Premier League can almost entirely be told with Mancunian main characters. From Manchester United’s decade-plus of dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson to Manchester City’s emergence among the oil baron class, with a grip made firmer under Pep Guardiola’s guidance, it seems one must always beat a Manchester club to the title. Never before has the trophy spent more three seasons before returning to one of these two clubs, with a pair of three-year roadshows in the mid-2000s and mid-2010s. Continue reading...

Sep 14, 2026 · byThe Guardian

VAR controversy decides Manchester derby as City keep pace with Arsenal: Football Weekly – podcast

Max Rushden is joined by B arry Glendenning , Barney Ronay and John Brewin to discuss the weekend’s Premier League action On the podcast today: Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, and John Brewin to round up the weekend’s Premier League action. Manchester City beat Manchester United at Old Trafford with a controversial Erling Haaland goal. Has the job of referees become too difficult for regular folk, and do we need Nasa scientists or data wonks instead at Pro Ref? Continue reading...

Sep 14, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Joint-worst Man Utd PL start! Neville says pressure is growing on Carrick

Gary Neville described Manchester United's derby defeat as a "bad day" for Michael Carrick's side, with the pressure increasing after failing to beat 10-man Manchester City at Old Trafford.

Sep 14, 2026 · bySky Sports

Manchester City wins at Old Trafford despite red card

City's win highlights their dominance and resilience, deepening United's struggles and potentially impacting managerial and team morale. The post Manchester City wins at Old Trafford despite red card appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Sep 14, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Intelligence & resilience key in statement win for Maresca's Man City - Murphy

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester City beat Manchester United at Old Trafford despite being down to 10 men for most of the game.

Sep 13, 2026 · byBBC

‘An error of judgement’: Pro Ref admits mistake in awarding Haaland’s derby winner

Officiating body announces it will review the incident Unhappy Carrick says error was ‘as obvious as it gets’ Pro Ref admitted Erling Haaland’s winner in Sunday’s Manchester derby should not have been awarded, after the video assistant referee ruled Enzo Fernández was not interfering with play in the buildup. The elite officiating body will review the decision and has contacted Manchester United. Haaland’s 60th minute strike for Manchester City at Old Trafford was initially ruled offside before the VAR’s intervention. It came after Josko Gvardiol’s cross hit Patrick Dorgu’s boot, passed Fernández and the United defender Lisandro Martínez, and was finished by the City No 9. VAR decided Fernández was not interfering despite Martínez marking the midfielder. Continue reading...

Sep 13, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Officials admit error in awarding Man City's winner at Man Utd

Pro Ref has admitted an error in awarding Manchester City's winner at Manchester United in their 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

Sep 13, 2026 · bySky Sports

Neville: Officials got Haaland winner wrong - Man Utd can expect apology

Gary Neville believes the VAR officials were "wrong" to award Manchester City's winner at Manchester United in their 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

Sep 13, 2026 · bySky Sports

Foden sees red as Mainoo impresses - Manchester derby ratings

How Manchester United and Manchester City players rated in the derby clash at Old Trafford.

Sep 13, 2026 · byBBC

Man Utd protest against ownership before derby

Manchester United fans protested inside and outside Old Trafford before Sunday's derby.

Sep 13, 2026 · byBBC

Febrile Manchester derby awaits amid growing rift between United fans and club

City heading to a fortress but home supporters will protest before kick-off over club’s drive against ticket touts Manchester United’s nine victories from 10 Premier League games at Old Trafford in 2026 cast their stadium as a fortress Manchester City aim to ransack on Sunday, to join Leeds in departing with three points during this calendar year. Michael Carrick has overseen the division’s highest home points-per-game return in that span: 2.7, ahead of Arsenal’s 2.27 (from 12 matches) and Manchester City’s 2.25 (11); and his side have scored the most goals: 26, to City’s 23, and the champions’ 20. Continue reading...

Sep 12, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Febrile Manchester derby awaits amid growing rift between United fans and club

City heading to a fortress but home supporters will protest before kick-off over club’s drive against ticket touts Manchester United’s nine victories from 10 Premier League games at Old Trafford in 2026 cast their stadium as a fortress Manchester City aim to ransack on Sunday, to join Leeds in departing with three points during this calendar year. Michael Carrick has overseen the division’s highest home points-per-game return in that span: 2.7, ahead of Arsenal’s 2.27 (from 12 matches) and Manchester City’s 2.25 (11); and his side have scored the most goals: 26, to City’s 23, and the champions’ 20. Continue reading...

Sep 12, 2026 · byThe Guardian

All change for Maresca: the data behind Manchester City’s rapid player turnover

Squad was a model of stability under Guardiola but many of the group the new coach oversees are recent recruits Manchester City have experienced a level of player turnover unthinkable in the Pep Guardiola era. Where Arne Slot benefited in his first Liverpool season by retaining the squad Jürgen Klopp bequeathed, Enzo Maresca must oversee the evolution of City while winning every week. Relying on relatively new players has not cost them Premier League points yet, but there could be reasons for concern before their derby at Old Trafford on Sunday. Most people assumed City would demolish Coventry . Fantasy Premier League players set a record last weekend for the number who used their one-off option of triple-captaining a player to multiply his points by three. More than 91% used this bonus on Erling Haaland , expecting goals galore. He scored, but that was the only goal of the game. The match was closer than anyone anticipated. Continue reading...

Sep 12, 2026 · byThe Guardian

All change for Maresca: the data behind Manchester City’s rapid player turnover

Squad was a model of stability under Guardiola but many of the group the new coach oversees are recent recruits Manchester City have experienced a level of player turnover unthinkable in the Pep Guardiola era. Where Arne Slot benefited in his first Liverpool season by retaining the squad Jürgen Klopp bequeathed, Enzo Maresca must oversee the evolution of City while winning every week. Relying on relatively new players has not cost them Premier League points yet, but there could be reasons for concern before their derby at Old Trafford on Sunday. Most people assumed City would demolish Coventry . Fantasy Premier League players set a record last weekend for the number who used their one-off option of triple-captaining a player to multiply his points by three. More than 91% used this bonus on Erling Haaland , expecting goals galore. He scored, but that was the only goal of the game. The match was closer than anyone anticipated. Continue reading...

Sep 12, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Maresca backs Anderson over ‘kings of Manchester’ dig before derby clash

Maresca: ‘City dominant when Anderson grew up’ O’Reilly due to return but Doku not fit after injury Enzo Maresca has backed Elliot Anderson’s assessment that Manchester City are the “ kings of Manchester ” as he prepares for his first derby in charge of the club. City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday seeking to continue their perfect start to life under Maresca and further prove Anderson’s point. The 23-year-old midfielder made his claim upon signing from Nottingham Forest for £116m in the summer and having from afar witnessed City win eight Premier League titles during the past 14 years, compared with United’s one. Continue reading...

Sep 11, 2026 · byThe Guardian