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• Lisandro Martinez set to leave Man United next summer in defensive overhaul, how abusive Leeds fans got to Sir Alex Ferguson despite Elland Road police guard, Harry Amass heads for exit and Kai Rooney's rapid rise up academy ranks20 October 2026, 4:01 pm
  MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Martinez landed himself in hot water after last week's defeat at Atletico Madrid when he criticised his employers over United's transfer policy in the summer.
  
• Erik ten Hag accuses Man United chiefs of breaking 'promises' that they would not sell Scott McTominay, made in infamous Ibiza contract summit, as he picks apart their transfer business20 October 2026, 4:00 pm
  Erik ten Hag has accused his former Manchester United bosses of breaking promises during his ill-fated spell at Old Trafford, claiming that they sold Scott McTominay against his wishes.
  
• Erik ten Hag attacks Cristiano Ronaldo: Man United legend 'let the club down', failed heart rate tests, pulled out of training and was a bad influence, his old manager says20 October 2026, 3:59 pm
  The Portuguese star made just 16 appearances under Ten Hag, who had been appointed as Man United's head coach in the summer of 2022, with their relationship quickly unravelling.
  
• James Maddison apologises to Coventry fans over goal celebration - as Tottenham star explains why he kissed their badge after netting against his hometown club20 October 2026, 3:19 pm
  Maddison, who was jeered from the start by away supporters, had been criticised by some Coventry fans over his celebration having been vocal about his support of the club.
  
• Broken promises and nobody taking responsibility: Erik ten Hag is right - Man United are addicted to going around in circles, writes NATHAN SALT, and Michael Carrick is learning his bosses don't have a clear plan20 October 2026, 3:18 pm
  Michael Carrick wore a smile on his face as the rain came down at Carrington with Manchester United putting the final touches to preparations ahead of flying to Italy.
  
• Why defiant Man City fans are going bananas: former forward Imre Varadi on his trademarked giant inflatable fruit based on his famous terrace nickname... with club set to order another 30,000!20 October 2026, 2:58 pm
  Bananas are back in fashion, and Imre Varadi is a man in demand. 'The phone is ringing off the hook,' he explains and right on cue his device pings and lights up with another message.
  
• Awful moment Leeds United fan verbally abuses Sir Alex Ferguson, 84, as he watches his beloved Man United at Elland Road20 October 2026, 2:57 pm
  The legendary Man United manager was in the stands to watch his former side take on their bitter rivals Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo's opener.
  
• Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany could MISS Champions League clash against Arsenal - after suffering virus that leaves him in pain when he walks20 October 2026, 2:53 pm
  IAN LADYMAN IN MUNICH: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany may be absent from tomorrow night's game against Arsenal after it emerged a virus has left him in pain when he walks.
  
• The Premier League's new most-wanted manager Fabian Hurzeler 'secretly marries' the actress girlfriend he kept quiet about for years20 October 2026, 2:02 pm
  High-flying Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler reportedly married his actress girlfriend Anna Karolin Berger during the recent international break.
  
• Piers Morgan disagreed with me but Martin Keown was wrong to question my motives in branding Arsenal 'The Unwatchables'... I have a duty to call it as I see it, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE20 October 2026, 12:57 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: It was around 2pm on Monday that I learned I was a lifelong Tottenham supporter who was desperate to move to London. This certainly came as a shock.
  
• Man United face defensive crisis with Lisandro Martinez missing training ahead of Champions League trip to Como... giving Michael Carrick a huge headache over who partners Harry Maguire20 October 2026, 11:33 am
  Martinez, who was forced off at half-time away at Leeds United with a thigh issue, was held back from Tuesday's session at Carrington, putting his selection for the trip to Como in doubt.
  
• Man United have a 'toxic culture', sparked by the 'Madrid' trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Casemiro, claims ex-boss Erik ten Hag in damning breakdown of player discipline20 October 2026, 11:26 am
  Former United manager Ten Hag has accused the club's hierarchy of fueling a 'toxic culture'. Ten Hag, who was sacked in October 2024, has been forthright in his opinion of his former employers.
  
• Dejan Kulusevski thanks Tottenham fans as star completes 'impossible journey' after 526-day absence with serious knee injury... and admits he told loved ones 'it might not work out' just two months ago20 October 2026, 11:15 am
  Kulusevski returned as an 87th-minute substitute on Monday. It was his first appearance since a serious knee injury in May 2025 and coincided with an upturn in fortunes for Spurs.
  
• Crystal Palace's nightmare start to the season unpacked: The blunders that could cost Pierre Sage his job, how Steve Parish and Matt Hobbs sold him short in the transfer market - and why players feel worried and confused20 October 2026, 9:38 am
  Sage is under intense scrutiny after Palace's shambolic 5-0 thrashing by rivals Brighton. But that must not distract from the inexcusable failures of his bosses.
  
• Untidy Tottenham settled by James Maddison ending 610-day drought on a night of hope that things can only get better against Coventry - but it won't cause Chelsea sleepless nights20 October 2026, 6:44 am
  MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: They rose to applaud James Maddison as he fired in the goal to finally give Tottenham lift off in this Premier League season.