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  "id": 6658054,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T22:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "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 as a 'real joy' to work with after the England international made a strong impression in Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah. Mainoo, who started his first Champions League game, completed 81 passes in just 64 minutes, further cementing his revival under Carrick. Carrick highlighted Mainoo's significant influence on United's recent upturn in form, stating that the midfielder connects attacks, starts them, and plays deeper. Mainoo's importance was emphasized when he was not initially selected for the opening weekend match against Hull, but his return to the starting lineup alongside Youri Tielemans and Bruno Fernandes has led to 11 goals in three games. Carrick added that United has played 'good football' in the middle of the pitch, with some of their attacking play being 'fantastic'.",
  "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-6656089",
        "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."
}