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Idrissa Gueye of Everton receives a red card for a disagreement with Michael Keane of Everton during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on November 24, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United v Everton – Premier League

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You Can Get Slapped By Your Own Teammate And Still Beat Manchester United

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Jeremy Doku of Manchester City holds off the challenge of Leny Yoro of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Manchester United – Premier League

Jérémy Doku Could Be More Than Just A Killer Wiggle

Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United reacts during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Grimsby Town and Manchester United at Blundell Park on August 27, 2025 in Grimsby, England.

Grimsby Town v Manchester United – Carabao Cup Second Round

Everyone Wins When Manchester United Loses

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Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur lifts the Europa League trophy after winning the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain.

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United – UEFA Europa League Final 2025

Tottenham Slogged Its Way To Glory

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Patrick Redford

Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce during the Adobe Women's FA Cup semi-final match at the Joie Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday April 12, 2025. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)

Manchester City v Manchester United – Adobe Women’s FA Cup – Semi Final – Joie Stadium

Phallon Tullis-Joyce Makes Her Case As The USWNT Holds First Keeper Tryout In 30 Years

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Ray Ratto

Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, reacts during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United FC at Goodison Park on February 22, 2025. He has his hand over his mouth and looks aghast.

Everton FC v Manchester United FC – Premier League

Does Manchester United Exist? Its Manager’s Answer May Surprise You

Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United reacts after a missed chance during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Manchester United FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 16, 2025 in London, England.

Tottenham Hotspur FC v Manchester United FC – Premier League

No One Can Save Manchester United From Itself

Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim applauds at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford in Manchester. He looks pretty sad.

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No One Thinks Less Of Manchester United Than Its Manager

Amad Diallo of Manchester United scores their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Manchester United FC at Etihad Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City FC v Manchester United FC – Premier League

Manchester City So Deep In Hell That It Can’t Even Beat Manchester United

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