Carrick denies Manchester United are ‘unmanageable’, clásico buildup and more – matchday live
Rolling report: Join John Brewin for team news and breaking stories in the buildup to Sunday’s kick-offs
10.51am GMT
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss the game at Barcelona on Sunday as he has bout of flu. Andriy Lunin is in line to replace Courtois in goal at Camp Nou.
10.32am GMT
Krishna gets in touch: “Language matters. Carrick could have easily said Man United is a team that I manage well. But he denies they are unmanageable. A double negative is jot the same as a positive, right? He can as well say I refuse to deny that the team is unmanageable or ungovernable but I would be not telling the truth and leave the whome press corps scratching their head “
10.19am GMT
Liverpool game goes ahead amid storm fears Liverpool’s game with Brighton is ON. Club statement here.
Due to the very windy weather, please take care if you are travelling to either game, plan your journey in advance and give yourself extra time. Club stewards will be on hand at both stadiums to assist supporters – please follow their guidance when you arrive. We wish you safe travels and we look forward to welcoming you to Anfield.
10.10am GMT
Bad vibes at Burnley, particularly for Nicky Hayen.
Burnley Football Club has dismissed head coach Nicky Hayen with immediate effect. The board has taken the decision following a disappointing start to the Championship season.
Related: Burnley sack Nicky Hayen after Lincoln rout leaves them in bottom three
Related: Championship roundup: Southampton beat West Ham; QPR put five past Swansea
Pos Team P GD Pts 1 Middlesbrough 12 10 25 2 Swansea 12 3 23 3 West Ham 12 17 22 4 Wolverhampton 12 4 21 5 West Brom 12 3 21 Pos Team P GD Pts 20 Norwich 12 -2 12 21 Watford 12 -10 11 22 Burnley 12 -8 8 23 Derby 12 -11 7 24 Preston North End 12 -15 5 9.52am GMT
Today’s WSL action:
Crystal Palace v Chelsea (12pm)
Birmingham City v Charlton Athletic
Everton v Aston Villa (2pm) Sky Sports
Liverpool v London City Lionesses (2pm)
Man Utd v Man City (6pm) Sky Sports Football
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Joshua Keeling has been on: “As a United fan, all I can think is: here we go again. Will Carrick be brave enough to drop Fernandes? He probably should, as a point of principle, especially after his point about the values of the club - which Fernandes’ outburst was definitely not in line with. At the same time, though, will he drop the man most likely to save his job? Who knows.”I can see another Bournemouth win at Old Trafford today, and Carrick to be gone before Chelsea away next week. I want Eddie Howe. Let’s see what happens.”
