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• Ineos are failing miserably at Man United. They don't live up to the buzzwords they believe in - and United's utterly nonsensical transfer policy is the proof. No wonder all the clubs they touch are struggling, writes NATHAN SALT17 September 2026, 11:44 am
  Every now and then it's important you refer to the Ineos compass of buzzwords to remind yourself just how much the decision-makers at United are failing against their very own metrics.
  
• Max Verstappen WINS chaotic go karting race against 100 influencers: Formula One star sees off content creators in just 14 LAPS after starting from the back of the grid at Silverstone17 September 2026, 11:20 am
  Somewhat controversially, as absolute carnage broke loose, the Dutchman left the track at the second corner to overtake this publication's representative.
  
• Jamie Carragher insists youngsters with 'nightmare' parents 'do not fulfil their potential' in warning shot to JJ Gabriel with Man United wonderkid's father pushing for exit17 September 2026, 11:17 am
  Young stars do not reach their potential if they have a nightmare parent behind the scenes, Jamie Carragher has warned.
  
• Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai hits back at critics - and claims pointed celebration of his Tottenham wondergoal was 'just for myself'17 September 2026, 11:00 am
  The Liverpool vice-captain came in for criticism on Saturday after a sub-par performance against Fulham but hit back in style with a goal-of-the-season contender against Tottenham .
  
• Chelsea Confidential: Clearlake's radical plan for Stamford Bridge in the post-Todd Boehly era revealed and club's stance on poaching 'kid Messi' JJ Gabriel17 September 2026, 10:43 am
  Officially, it is now Clearlake's Chelsea . Unofficially, it has been that way for some time, ever since the summer of 2022 when Todd Boehly acted as interim sporting director in a wild window.
  
• Jurgen Klopp vs German media - Round TWO: Ex-Liverpool boss hits out at 'pathetic' squad leaks in feisty press conference - after threatening to QUIT if reporters targeted his family following World Cup controversy17 September 2026, 10:37 am
  Klopp, who was unveiled as the national side's new boss in July following a two-year break from the dugout after leaving Liverpool, has announced a 44-man split squad.
  
• Saudi club slapped with two-match stadium ban after Cristiano Ronaldo demanded lifetime bans for fans who targeted Ruben Neves with disgraceful Diogo Jota chants17 September 2026, 9:20 am
  The club will play their next two home fixtures behind closed doors and they have also been ordered to pay a fine of 100,000 Saudi Riyals (£20,000).
  
• Three Man City kids who can light up the Carabao Cup: The one-on-one dribbler who has blown Enzo Maresca away, the defender who took up boxing to toughen up and the 6ft midfield goal-machine with an unlikely first-team buddy17 September 2026, 8:17 am
  During his first weeks in the job at City, Enzo Maresca revealed three academy kids had impressed him sufficiently to earn a permanent residence in first-team training this season.
  
• Kylian Mbappe insists Real Madrid stars 'HAD' to wear t-shirts supporting Ceuta and reveals why he defied orders amid migrant crisis in Spanish enclave17 September 2026, 8:15 am
  Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence on the decision to defy Real Madrid by covering up a t-shirt bearing a message of solidarity with the people of Ceuta. 
  
• Dejected Michael Carrick hits out at 'unacceptable' Man United performance after dismal Carabao Cup defeat by Brighton as he breaks silence on JJ Gabriel, 15, after wonderkid's quit threat17 September 2026, 8:13 am
  NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Michael Carrick insists he is not feeling the pressure as Man United manager after an 'unacceptable' Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Brighton.
  
• These are desperate days for Man United: After derby defeat and academy star JJ Gabriel's public snub, it gets even worse for Michael Carrick as Brighton fight back to knock them out of the Carabao Cup17 September 2026, 7:48 am
  CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: What desperate days these are for Manchester United.
  
• Todd Boehly LEAVES Chelsea: Behdad Eghbali's Clearlake Capital complete £1bn deal to buy minority owner's stake in the club as they take 'full control'17 September 2026, 7:20 am
  Behdad Eghbali and his Clearlake Capital group have taken full control of Chelsea after purchasing Todd Boehly and Mark Walter's minority shares in the club.
  
• David Gray had to go after horror run of form, insists Hibs chief Gordon16 September 2026, 11:09 pm
  Hibs chairman Ian Gordon insists the Easter Road outfit had to get rid of club legend David Gray thanks to a horror run of form that has seen them lose four of their first six Premiership fixtures.
  
• O'Neill orders his Old Firm flops to prove themselves at Celtic16 September 2026, 10:54 pm
  Martin O'Neill has challenged his players to show that they have what it takes to cut it at Celtic Park.
  
• Man United vs Brighton RECAP: Visitors fight back from two goals down to claim famous win on another dismal night for Michael Carrick16 September 2026, 10:42 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog of Man United v Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round, including updates from Coventry City v Aston Villa - and Sunderland v AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.