{
  "id": 13672636,
  "title": "Gary Neville says two Manchester United players should not start together after Tottenham draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/gary-neville-says-two-manchester-united-players-should-not-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gary-neville-says-two-manchester-073000410.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gary Neville has stated that two Manchester United players should not start together in midfield after the team's 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The draw came after Spurs secured a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser. United had the better chances in the first half, but improved significantly after the interval. Bryan Mbeumo scored for United in the 71st minute, while Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Luke Shaw. Dominic Solanke headed in Sandro Tonali's cross to give Spurs a point. Neville, speaking to Sky Sports, expressed concerns about the midfield duo of Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo, saying they are not 'dynamic' enough to play at the Premier League level. He acknowledged their individual talent, but felt they do not 'knit together' and do not 'suit each other.' United's season under manager Michael Carrick has been disappointing so far, with only six points from six games, including one win, three draws, and two losses. Fans are growing increasingly restless after recent performances, and the team's upcoming Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday cannot afford any further setbacks.",
  "summary": "Gary Neville has claimed that two Manchester United players should not be starting together after Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.United suffered a frustrating draw at Old Trafford aft...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Manchester United ratings vs Tottenham: Mbeumo strikes but late Solanke goal frustrates Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/manchester-united-ratings-vs-tottenham-mbeumo-strikes-but-late",
        "published": "2026-10-11T04:15:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}