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Carrick Faces Derby Striker Dilemma After Šeško Surge

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC · How we work

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Carrick Chooses Striker

Michael Carrick must choose United’s striker from Šeško, Rashford, Cunha, and Mbeumo for the derby.
Benjamin Šeško scored his second goal in a 4-0 win over Sabah, creating the selection dilemma.
Enzo Maresca, City’s new manager, will seek his first statement win against United.
United fans plan a protest over the club’s crackdown on ticket touting ahead of the derby.

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United Secures Early

Premier League released Manchester United’s Christmas fixture list a month early after club pressure.
Manchester United will host Nottingham Forest on Sunday, December 27 at 4:30 pm.
Manchester United’s next home game is against Sunderland on Wednesday, December 30 at 7:30 pm.
The league increased rest periods between rounds 18-20, preventing any team from playing within 60 hours of another match.

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Carrick Chooses Striker

Michael Carrick must choose United’s striker from Šeško, Rashford, Cunha, and Mbeumo for the derby.
Benjamin Šeško scored his second goal in a 4-0 win over Sabah, creating the selection dilemma.
Enzo Maresca, City’s new manager, will seek his first statement win against United.
United fans plan a protest over the club’s crackdown on ticket touting ahead of the derby.

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