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  "id": 17401335,
  "title": "Manchester United captain Fernandes returns to starting lineup at Chelsea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/manchester-united-captain-fernandes-returns-to-starting-lineup-at",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T12:05:53.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/manchester-united-captain-fernandes-returns-starting-lineup-chelsea-6509501"
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  "account": "On Saturday, Manchester United's captain Bruno Fernandes returned to the starting lineup at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge after being dropped by manager Michael Carrick the previous weekend. United suffered a 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday without Fernandes, who had criticized tactics following a 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League. The Red Devils are currently one point above the relegation zone following a series of disappointing results this season under Carrick. Chelsea, meanwhile, sought a morale-boosting victory after losing 2-0 to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and against Liverpool in the League Cup fourth round on penalties the previous day. Manager Xabi Alonso selected the 19-year-old Estevao to start, responding to fan criticism that the Brazilian winger was not used enough and speculation about a potential move.",
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        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Man United's squad to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge revealed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/epl-man-uniteds-squad-to-face-chelsea-at-stamford-bridge-revealed",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Manchester United captain Fernandes returns to starting lineup at Chelsea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/manchester-united-captain-fernandes-returns-to-starting-lineup-at-17405957",
        "published": "2026-10-31T13:06:53.000Z"
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