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Sutton's predictions: Man Utd v Ipswichpublished at 11:01 BST
11:01 BST
Well done to Ipswich for their start. It took them 11 games to get the first win under Kieran McKenna the last time they were in the Premier League and they've got off to a great start already.
Under Gary O'Neil they have got a bit about them - they've got players who can get them up the pitch, they have got pace with Daizen Maeda and Emersonn looks a bit of a handful.
I think they could cause United one or two problems but it's unthinkable that Manchester United could lose their opening two games of the season. Their start was an absolute stinker - they were very flat against Hull.
With respect, it was an open goal start for the season for them, with Hull then Ipswich - two promoted sides - and it would be bordering on catastrophic for Michael Carrick if they lose again.
I remember the days when United used to beat Ipswich 9-0 but I don't think it will be nine and I think Ipswich will score. I think Ipswich will score first but United will come from behind to win - panic over, Carrick's the king again.
Man Utd v Ipswich: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 12:58 BST 29 August
12:58 BST 29 August
Chris Adams BBC Sport journalist
Manchester United will look to bounce back from defeat by one newly promoted side when they take on another at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Ipswich Town the visitors.
The surprise 2-0 reverse against Hull City on the opening weekend was just Michael Carrick's third loss in 18 games across his two spells as the club's head coach, and it came despite United having 71.7% possession.
It was their biggest share of possession in a league game since September 2023, but there are just eight recorded examples of United having more of the ball in a Premier League defeat.
Carrick, who gave competitive debuts to summer signings Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, said improvements were needed but added: "We'll stay calm, in our bubble... it's one game."
Rashford back in the reckoning
His side's problem at the MKM Stadium on Saturday was not a new one: how to break down a low block. In the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, it's been a familiar frustration for the United faithful, who witnessed substitute Marcus Rashford don the number nine shirt in his first appearance for the club since December 2024.
Despite only coming on at half-time, no United player created more chances than Rashford's four. Only Chelsea's Morgan Rogers, with five, created more chances overall across the opening matchweek.
The Red Devils have lost their opening two games of a Premier League season just twice; in the inaugural 1992-93 season – when they drew their third match at home to Ipswich and went on to win the title – and in 2022-23 under Erik ten Hag, results which prompted the purchase of Casemiro.
Historically, it's a fixture that favours United. They recorded the competition's joint-highest win with a famous 9-0 home victory in March 1995, the start of a seven-game unbeaten streak against Sunday's opponents.
Tractor Boys up and running
After returning to the top flight at the first attempt, last season's Championship runners-up got off to a flyer with a last-gasp win at home to Sunderland on Saturday.
It was an impressive start against a side competing in this season's Europe League, especially given the upheaval at Portman Road this summer, which saw ex-Manchester United first-team coach Kieran McKenna depart unexpectedly before Gary O'Neil took the reins.
The Blues, with the benefit of parachute payments from their 2024-25 relegation, had the third-biggest net spend of any side in the division going into the opening weekend, and O'Neil's starting line-up against Sunderland blended four of McKenna's promotion winners with seven new signings.
One of those summer arrivals, Brazilian forward Emersonn, scored on his Premier League debut. The last player to score in his first two appearances in the top flight for the Tractor Boys was Adam Tanner in January 1995.
Ipswich are looking to start a top-flight season with two wins in a row for just the fourth time in 28 attempts. The outcome of the previous three campaigns in which they recorded back-to-back early wins could barely be more stark.
Should the visitors trail at half-time, they might fear the worst given United haven't lost any of their past 400 home league games when leading at half-time (W365 D35). The last team to beat them when behind at the break? Ipswich Town, with a 2-1 win in May 1984.
Carrick on Baleba, Amad's injury and JJ Gabrielpublished at 19:28 BST 28 August
19:28 BST 28 August
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Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Ipswich at Old Trafford (kick-off 16:30 BST).
You can hit play above, listen on BBC Sounds or take in the key lines from his news conference:
Carrick confirmed that Diallo is still unavailable for selection. Mason Mount is back training with the group.
He spoke highly of new signing Carlos Baleba: "We're delighted with Carlos. [He has] massive potential. I think it's a really exciting signing for us. I think the quality that he has, the attributes that he has, that offsets a little bit of the balance of the group that we've got."
Baleba has a "little ankle issue," which rules him out of action for a few weeks. "It's no major issue," Carrick added.
Both Baleba and Amad could be available before next month's international break but Carrick was reluctant to put a deadline on their return.
When asked about the plan for highly-rated academy player JJ Gabriel: "JJ is one of the boys. He's obviously got a really big talent. He's trained with us quite a bit. He's getting experience all the time. He's physically adapting to each step that he makes, and just continuing his development."
On fellow academy player Harry Amass, whose future at Old Trafford is uncertain: "I've been really pleased with Harry. I think he had a really good season that didn't finish so good with the injury, but it's been great to have him around pre-season. He's done really well. So, let's see what happens."
On Sunday's match: "The first home game of the season is really one we look forward to, and the supporters coming. I think we had a setback last week, and you want to get back to playing well and winning football matches. It is a tough game, Ipswich obviously had a big result last week as well. It'll be another challenge for us."
Carrick on 15-year-old Gabriel's 'really big talent'published at 15:15 BST 28 August
15:15 BST 28 August
Simon Stone Manchester United reporter
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It is a reminder of JJ Gabriel's age that if he had featured in either of Manchester United's official under-18 matches so far this season, he would still have been their youngest player.
Gabriel is not 16 until October, but made his first appearance for United's senior side as a substitute in the friendly victory over Atletico Madrid in Stockholm on 1 August.
He has trained regularly with Michael Carrick's squad and marked his Premier League 2 debut against Ipswich last Monday with a spectacular goal and two assist in the 5-0 win.
If, for instance, he featured in the EFL Cup third-round encounter with Brighton next month, he would become Manchester United's youngest player.
The only issue appears to be Gabriel's size as he was dwarfed by the Ipswich defenders.
There is a debate in fan circles about what his pathway looks like, which is why I felt it was fair to ask Carrick, who was at Leigh Sports Village for the game, what his future looks like.
"I really enjoyed the game," he said. "You could see the quality.
"JJ is one of the boys. He's obviously got a really big talent. He's trained with us quite a bit and is getting experience all the time.
"He's physically adapting to each step that he makes, and we're just continuing his development."
Rashford set to stay at Man Utdpublished at 12:10 BST 28 August
12:10 BST 28 August
Simon Stone Manchester United reporter
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I can't imagine a less likely person to start talking about their club's transfer plans than Michael Carrick.
The Manchester United head coach is bound to be asked, though, particularly around Joshua Zirkzee, who Serie A outfit Fiorentina are interested in, and Marcus Rashford, who is the subject of fresh reports around interest from Fenerbahce.
The consistent belief from all sides for the past month or so has been that Rashford will remain at United this season, and that is still the situation now.
Indeed, as he was one of the better performers in the defeat at Hull City last week, when he came on at half-time, there is a chance he will start against Ipswich at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Zirkzee is likely to be a different story and it will be interesting to see if any of the other Italian clubs who have expressed an interest in the Netherlands forward this summer now make a concrete move.
The Fiorentina approach is around a loan. Ideally, United would prefer a sale – or at least a loan with an obligation to buy.
Come back to this page later on Friday for all the key lines from Carrick's news conference.
Sir Matt Busby's £750 Man Utd contractpublished at 11:55 BST 28 August
11:55 BST 28 August
Simon Stone Manchester United reporter
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Matt Busby (centre) with Duncan Edwards (right) and Johnny Berry
A fascinating interview with Sir Matt Busby from 1979 has been unearthed by Manchester United expert Wayne Barton.
Barton has written over 20 books on United.
He has been given access to archive material generated by Tom Tyrrell, who covered United for local radio for decades, and at one point was also the club's stadium announcer.
Tyrrell, who was still working when I started covering the club in 2002, died in 2017.
Barton has been given access to Tyrrell's interviews with Sir Alex Ferguson for a new book - Fergie : The Lost Tapes - which is due out in September.
But the chat with Busby has never been heard before, but has been published as part of the United Unheard, external podcast series.
The Scot reveals he turned down a number of alternative offers when he agreed to become United's manager, signing a three-year contract at £750 a year.
He also recalls a friendly against Scottish club Kilmarnock in 1953 as the moment he knew the Busby Babes would be good enough to play senior football.
"They did very well - I think we won 4-0 or something - so from the Wednesday night to the Saturday I remember walking around the golf course up there at Troon where we were staying by myself, saying will I play them on Saturday against Huddersfield, who were in the first division at the time, or will I not," says Busby.
"I decided to play them and that was the start of the pre-Munich side."
He also explains why he was so keen for United to play in European competition, despite opposition from the Football League.
And, harrowingly, he talks about the aftermath of the Munich air crash and being told which players had died and which had survived.
"My dear wife was with me," he said. "I said the names of the players and she said whether they'd been killed or were alive.
"I said I'm not going back to Manchester United again. I'm not going to have anything to do with football.
"It was my wife who said the players who had passed away would want you to carry on."
Zirkzee exit could help left-back situationpublished at 09:49 BST 28 August
09:49 BST 28 August
Simon Stone Manchester United reporter
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Joshua Zirkzee has been viewed as the most likely senior player in Michael Carrick's squad to leave Old Trafford.
The Dutch forward has been linked with a number of Italian clubs this summer and remained on the bench at Hull City on Saturday, as Carrick preferred to bring on 19-year-old Shea Lacey as he tried to save the game.
The details around any deal will be key as United are still assessing the left-back situation.
The feeling at the start of the week was that, with Carlos Baleba costing up to £70m, United may opt not to bring in someone to compete with Luke Shaw. They may prefer instead to either switch Diogo Dalot or Noussair Mazraoui from the right flank, or use the left-footed Baleba in a full-back role.
United do like Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, but would only pursue that avenue if the Spain international was available on loan. Currently, Barca are adamant they will only sell the 22-year-old.
Gore close to Luton loan; Amass and Leon futures still to be sortedpublished at 07:47 BST 28 August
07:47 BST 28 August
Simon Stone Manchester United reporter
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Manchester United midfielder Dan Gore is in advanced talks to join League One Luton Town on loan.
Gore spent last term at Rotherham, where he made 34 appearances.
Although he was part of Michael Carrick's squad for the start of pre-season, the plan had always been for Gore to spend the season away from Old Trafford.
The 21-year-old had a number of options, but it is thought working with Jack Wilshere, who played in a similar position, has been a key factor in Gore's choice, although a deal is still to be agreed.
Meanwhile, it is understood no final decision has been made around the short-term future of left-back Harry Amass.
The 19-year-old was around United's squad for all pre-season as back-up to Luke Shaw, but was not included for the opening Premier League game against Hull City and instead was on Premier League 2 duty in the 5-0 win over Ipswich on Monday.
It had been expected Amass would leave United, either on loan or permanently. However, his future is still undecided.
The same is also thought to be true of another left-back, Diego Leon.
Although he earned his first full cap for Paraguay last season, the 19-year-old did not force his way into the first-team picture, and it seemed telling Amass was chosen ahead of him for first-team duties in pre-season.
It is understood Leon would like a loan move, but as yet, nothing has been agreed.
Gossip: Man Utd offered defender Adarabioyopublished at 07:01 BST 28 August
07:01 BST 28 August
Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, 28, as Michael Carrick's side look to strengthen their defence. (GiveMeSport), external
Man Utd's eight Champions League opponents confirmedpublished at 17:56 BST 27 August
17:56 BST 27 August
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Manchester United's draw is complete - Michael Carrick's side now know the eight sides they will be meeting in the Champions League's 36-club league phase.
The teams were seeded into four pots based on their results in Uefa competitions over the past five years, with pot one being the highest-ranked and pot four being the lowest-ranked.
Each club has been drawn against two teams from each of the four pots, but they can only play a maximum of two teams from one country and they cannot play against a team from their domestic league.
The three-time Champions League winners will face: Bayern Munich (H), Atletico Madrid (A), Roma (H), Sporting (A), RB Leipzig (H), Villarreal (A), Sabah (H), Como (A).
The order of those fixtures will be announced by Uefa in due course.
League phase dates:
Matchday 1: 8-10 September 2026
Matchday 2: 13-14 October 2026
Matchday 3: 20-21 October 2026
Matchday 4: 3-4 November 2026
Matchday 5: 24-25 November 2026
Matchday 6: 8-9 December 2026
Matchday 7: 19-20 January 2027
Matchday 8: 27 January 2027
Knockout phase dates:
Knockout phase play-offs: 16-17 and 23-24 February 2027
Baleba's 'a huge talent' - Campbellpublished at 11:18 BST 27 August
11:18 BST 27 August
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Former Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell says new signing Carlos Baleba "is a huge talent" and has the potential to be one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.
United targeted 22-year-old Baleba after deciding to strengthen their midfield further following the summer arrivals of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.
Baleba made 112 appearances for Brighton, scoring four times, including 31 in the Premier League last season as they finished eighth to qualify for this season's Conference League.
"I like him and I like his physicality," said Campbell on BBC Radio Manchester. "He carries the ball well and is strong in and out of possession.
"They've been admiring him from a distance for some while. He might not be the finished project now, but two seasons ago he was showing signs that he could be a top midfielder in the Premier League.
"He's a huge talent, but he's got to be nurtured well by those around him that have more experience.
"Hopefully, United can turn him into a little bit of a legend."
Has 'optimism gone' after Man Utd's opening defeat?published at 08:43 BST 27 August
08:43 BST 27 August
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The Devils' Advocate podcast co-host Gaz Drinkwater does not believe Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title this season after their loss at Hull City on the opening weekend and says his "optimism has gone" for the new season.
Michael Carrick's side were looking to build on a strong end to last season and a third-placed finish after struggling under his predecessor, Ruben Amorim. However, Saturday's surprise defeat has led to some United fans rethinking their ambitions for this campaign.
Drinkwater said: "I did not think Manchester United were going to win the Premier League title this season but the best thing about pre-season is that deluded optimism that you can have that maybe, who knows? And that's gone after one game.
"That's not me being overly dramatic because I'm specifically talking about winning the league. I thought maybe we would get to January and February with the squad we've assembled and a few more players, and maybe we could be within eight points, 10 points, and then you just never know. Let's keep it going, it could be fun.
"And then straight away you know if you're playing like that against a newly promoted side, who are the worst team in the division, you're winning diddly squat. You're not challenging for the Premier League."
On a more optimistic note, YouTuber Tom Cooney said he believes the players will want to kick on in their next game against Ipswich Town and the loss to Hull shouldn't be a "disaster".
"They should be itching to get back out, get a good result against a newly promoted side at home and kick on," he said.
"I don't think we're the only team that's looked like we've been caught a little bit cold this weekend. I wouldn't expect it to rumble on. I would hope not."
Gossip: Man Utd eye Barca left-back Baldepublished at 07:12 BST 27 August
07:12 BST 27 August
Barcelona and Spain defender Alejandro Balde, 22, remains on Manchester United's shortlist to reinforce their left-back position. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)
Five Premier League clubs await Champions League drawpublished at 06:50 BST 27 August
06:50 BST 27 August
Jonty Colman BBC Sport journalist
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The league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League takes place at 17:00 BST in Monaco.
A total of 36 teams will take part in the league phase and each team will face eight different teams once, with four home matches and four away matches.
For the draw, the 36 teams will be placed into four pots, with one being the highest-ranked and four being the lowest. The pot placements are based on the clubs' Uefa club coefficient ranking from the five-season period ending at the conclusion of 2025-26.
Each team will face two teams from each of the four pots and cannot face a team from the same country as themselves.
The teams who finish in the top eight will qualify for the last 16. Those between ninth and 24th will enter the play-off knockout round. The 12 teams ranked between 25th and 36th will exit the competition when the league phase is concluded.
Premier League clubs Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal all feature in pot one alongside back-to-back Champions League winners Paris St-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Aston Villa and Manchester United both return to the Champions League this season after not featuring last term. They are in pot two with Borussia Dortmund, Roma, Sporting, Porto, Club Brugge, Real Betis and PSV Eindhoven.
How many games can Shaw play?published at 16:43 BST 26 August
16:43 BST 26 August
Simon Stone Manchester United reporter
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Signing an additional left-back has looked an obvious thing for Manchester United to do.
Luke Shaw started all 38 Premier League games last season and he started at Hull on Saturday. Of United's past 44 league games, the 31-year-old England international has failed to start just one, the final game of the 2024-25 campaign, four days after the Europa League final defeat by Tottenham - and he went on the post-season tour of Asia immediately afterwards.
Before that, Shaw's injury record had not been great.
Between February 2024 and April 2025, he played as many games for England (three) as he did for his club. He missed three months at the start of the 2023-24 campaign.
There were calf and hamstring issues but also a feeling Erik ten Hag rushed him back too quickly.
More than anyone, Shaw benefited from a 40-game season, allowing him to prepare properly, largely for one game a week, sometimes not even that.
That preparation time will not be repeated.
Although there are blank midweeks between Manchester United's first three games, if they get through two Carabao Cup rounds, they will not have a full midweek without a game, other than during international breaks, until the one that includes Christmas Day.
It is the combination of Shaw's injury record and the crush of games that has led to the feeling another left-back will arrive.
Hull keen on Man Utd's Collyerpublished at 16:28 BST 26 August
16:28 BST 26 August
Simon Stone Manchester United reporter
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Hull City are emerging as the favourites to sign Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer.
The 22-year-old is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford despite being part of Michael Carrick's squad in pre-season, latterly to replace Mason Mount after his injury against Paris St-Germain in Stockholm on 8 August.
West Bromwich Albion boss James Morrison is keen to take Collyer back to The Hawthorns, where a loan move in the first half of last season was badly hampered by injury.
It did appear the Baggies were in pole position to complete a deal.
However, Hull have also been considering whether to try to bring Collyer back to the club where he spent the second half of the 2025-26 campaign, which was also disrupted by injury.
No decision has been made yet but it is looking increasingly like the lure of the Premier League will end up being the decisive factor, with Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic keen to add to his squad before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
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