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  "id": 15446223,
  "title": "Man United show fight but familiar flaws remain in Leeds draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/man-united-show-fight-but-familiar-flaws-remain-in-leeds-draw",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T16:08:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/man-united-show-fight-familiar-flaws-remain-in-leeds-draw-6469831"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick drew encouragement from his team's resilience in their 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Sunday, but recognized that significant work remains. United's current 13th-place standing in the Premier League, following only one win from seven league games, highlights the depth of their problems beyond a single difficult week. Carrick acknowledged that his players fell short of their usual quality, especially in ball control, but found strength in their discipline and unity. He emphasized how United responded to pressure, noting that they were more difficult to break down than in their previous matches. However, familiar weaknesses persisted, such as losing their lead through a set piece and lacking possession quality. Despite the draw, Carrick expressed belief in his team's ability to move forward positively. United now faces a Champions League game against Como on Wednesday.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/lisandro-martinez-survives-united-backlash-starts-at-leeds-despite",
        "published": "2026-10-18T12:15:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Man United draws 1-1 at Leeds and Brighton has 50-meter goal in 5-0 rout of Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/man-united-draws-1-1-at-leeds-and-brighton-has-50-meter-goal-in-5-0",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:16:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Gomez stunner as Brighton crush Palace, Man United held by Leeds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/gomez-stunner-as-brighton-crush-palace-man-united-held-by-leeds",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:29:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Gomez stunner highlights Brighton rout of Palace, Man U held by Leeds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/gomez-stunner-highlights-brighton-rout-of-palace-man-u-held-by-leeds",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:46:11.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
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