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  "id": 6656089,
  "title": "Mainoo a ‘massive influence’ on Man Utd upturn, says Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/mainoo-a-massive-influence-on-man-utd-upturn-says-carrick-6656089",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T22:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/11/mainoo-a-massive-influence-on-man-utd-upturn-says-carrick"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Carrick praised Kobbie Mainoo, stating he is a \"real joy\" to work with after the England international impressed in Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win against Sabah. Mainoo, who made his first Champions League start, completed 81 passes in just 64 minutes during the match. The midfielder's performance, playing deeper and connecting attacks, has been crucial in United's recent upturn. Carrick highlighted Mainoo's desire to learn, improve, and listen, emphasizing his positive impact on the team's games. Despite United's midfield reinforcements with Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos, and Carlos Vallejo in the transfer window, Mainoo's significance became evident when he didn't start the season's opening game against Hull. Since returning to the starting lineup alongside Tielemans and captain Bruno Fernandes, United have scored 11 goals in three games, with Carrick acknowledging their strong midfield performance and attacking play.",
  "summary": "Kobbie Mainoo was largely overlooked by Michael Carrick's predecessor Ruben Amorim.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Mainoo a ‘massive influence’ on Man Utd upturn, says Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/mainoo-a-massive-influence-on-man-utd-upturn-says-carrick-6658054",
        "published": "2026-09-10T22:03:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Mainoo a 'massive influence' on Man Utd upturn, says Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/mainoo-a-massive-influence-on-man-utd-upturn-says-carrick",
        "published": "2026-09-10T22:38:10.000Z"
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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."
}