Man Utd sack Michael Carrick after agreeing terms with Mauricio Pochettino

Manchester United have shocked the football world by sacking Michael Carrick after reaching an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino. Meanwhile, Raphinha's La Liga hot streak keeps him in the European Golden Shoe race as Toni Kroos questions Barcelona's Champions League defence.

Premier League: Hotseat drama at Manchester United

The Manchester United board have officially sacked manager Michael Carrick after the club slumped to 18th in the Premier League table, with a mere 8 points from 10 matches.

The Red Devils have reached a verbal agreement with Mauricio Pochettino, agreeing to pay a $10 million release clause to US Soccer, alongside $6.72 million in compensation for Michael Carrick.

Nottingham Forest are ready to sell striker Arnaud Kalimuendo in January 2027 for €30 million after the player managed just 110 minutes across 5 matches without scoring.

The Premier League and English football governing bodies have issued a joint statement on child protection through the "Voices of Truth" campaign, marking 10 years since the abuse scandals were first exposed.

La Liga: Raphinha shines as Kroos sounds Barcelona warning

Barcelona forward Raphinha has climbed to 2nd in the European Golden Shoe race with 15 La Liga goals (equivalent to 30 points), sitting just 1 point behind leader Ede Oloko.

Legendary midfielder Toni Kroos has warned that defensive rotation alongside teenage starlet Pau Cubarsi could prove to be Barcelona's Achilles' heel in the Champions League.

Despite leading La Liga with 11 wins from 12 matches and scoring 48 goals, Barcelona have already suffered a 4-2 defeat against PSG in the Champions League this season.

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#	Club	P	W	D	L	GD	PTS
1▲	Barcelona	12	11	0	1	+35	33
2	Real Madrid	12	10	0	2	+21	30
3	Atletico Madrid	12	9	1	2	+13	28
4	Real Betis	12	8	2	2	+5	26
5	Real Sociedad	12	7	1	4	+1	22