Man Utd weigh up Carrick sack as Champions League goal record smashed

The latest sports briefing: Manchester United plan to sack Michael Carrick, while Crystal Palace face a managerial crisis. Meanwhile, Real Madrid sweat over Aurelien Tchouameni's injury as the Champions League explodes with a new goal-scoring record.

Premier League: Hotseats under threat at Man United and Crystal Palace

The Man United board have met in Monaco to discuss sacking manager Michael Carrick after their worst start in 40 years, leaving them 18th with just 8 points from 10 matches.

To bolster their defence, Man United are targeting Nathan Collins, Calvin Bassey, and Jarrad Branthwaite, while Luke Shaw aims to return on 22/11/2026.

Crystal Palace sit 20th with 7 points after sacking Pierre Sage, and are targeting manager Thomas Frank to lead a squad overhaul in January 2027.

Liverpool prodigy Rio Ngumoha (18) is drawing inspiration from Lamine Yamal and has just been called up to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel.

La Liga: Real Madrid sweat over injuries as Santi Mina faces prison

Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has picked up a groin injury on international duty with France, risking missing the clash against Celta Vigo on 21/11 in a major blow to Jose Mourinho's squad.

Juventus, managed by Luciano Spalletti, want to sign 1.94m striker Alexander Sorloth from Atletico Madrid in January 2027 to lead their attack.

Former Celta Vigo striker Santi Mina is set to serve a four-year prison sentence for sexual abuse and is banned from coming within 500 metres of the victim for 12 years.

Champions League: Historic drubbing and unprecedented goal-scoring record

Manager Yannick Cahuzac has been sacked by RC Lens after just 9 matches in charge, following a humiliating 1-9 drubbing by Como 1907 in the group stage.

The new 36-team format has set an unprecedented record with 291 goals in 72 matches, averaging an astonishing 4.04 goals per game.

The drama has escalated significantly, with only a single 0-0 draw between Bodo/Glimt and Lille across the opening four matchdays.