Michael Carrick believes Man Utd can still have big season despite equalling club's worst Premier League start- Paper Talk
Latest transfer news and headlines include: JJ Gabriel's reason behind wanting to leave Manchester United; Andoni Iraola continuing to want more from Alexander Isak despite his winning goal against Bournemouth; Martin O'Neill ponders his future as Celtic boss
Monday 21 September 2026 08:08, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
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Michael Carrick insisted Manchester United can still have a "big season" after Gary Neville branded their performance in the draw at Fulham "absolutely pathetic" - Daily Express
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Carrick claimed he was not offended by supporters booing his decision to substitute Kobbie Mainoo at Craven Cottage - The Sun
Manchester United falling behind other European heavyweights has been cited as the reason why JJ Gabriel wants to leave the club - Daily Mail
Enzo Maresca dismissed the idea of Manchester City pulling ahead in the title race after a 5-3 win over Sunderland, with the manager stating it is “too early” in the season - The Guardian
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola got one over his old club Bournemouth thanks to Alexander Isak - before demanding more from his £125m striker - Daily Star
Mohamed Salah has been handed a six-month driving ban after being caught speeding two days after he announced he would be leaving Liverpool - The Sun
Tottenham striker Richarlison posted videos of him undertaking drills in the immediate aftermath of Spurs' 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa which has left them bottom of the Premier League - Daily Mail
Martin O'Neill will ponder his future as Celtic boss following back-to-back Old Firm defeats - Daily Mail
