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  "id": 6754869,
  "title": "Carrick on forward options, Manchester derby and his own position",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/carrick-on-forward-options-manchester-derby-and-his-own-position",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T12:31:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/carrick-forward-options-manchester-derby-123112989.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick addressed the media ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Manchester City at Old Trafford. Carrick discussed the potential selections for forwards Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, noting that their inclusion depends on the opposition and the desired team balance. He expressed satisfaction with Marcus Rashford, acknowledging his threat on Sunday despite not getting the desired success. Carrick emphasized that Manchester United has multiple options and is striving to keep everyone fresh. Regarding the Manchester derby, Carrick stressed that they are not assuming the outcome and will do everything possible to secure a favorable result. He also highlighted the team's continuous improvement and the importance of the upcoming match, for which they have ample time to prepare. Carrick praised Manchester City as a strong opponent with rotating players, and he commended the recent performances of midfielders Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos, and Mason Mount. He emphasized that all decisions were made with the intention of remaining at the club for the long term, aiming to further develop the team's future.",
  "summary": "Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Old Trafford (kick-off 16:30 BST). Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko both \"bring different threats\" to Manchester United, with Carrick saying who is picked is dependant \"a little bit on the opposition and a little bit on the balance of our team and the spaces we want…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/citys-ayyoub-bouaddi-addresses-upcoming-manchester-derby-after",
        "published": "2026-09-10T21:41:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "City, United and everyone wait for Manchester derby",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/city-united-and-everyone-wait-for-manchester-derby",
        "published": "2026-09-11T01:55:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Manchester derby poses Maresca’s first big test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/manchester-derby-poses-marescas-first-big-test",
        "published": "2026-09-11T08:54:38.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Manchester derby poses Maresca’s first big test, Chelsea aim to end Hull Honeymoon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/manchester-derby-poses-marescas-first-big-test-chelsea-aim-to-end-6735149",
        "published": "2026-09-11T09:30:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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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