Pressure mounts on Carrick as Como thrash United

Manchester United suffered one of the worst European nights in their history against Como to pile the pressure on beleaguered boss Michael Carrick. Eight days after conceding in the first minute to Atletico Madrid, United’s defences were breached after 118 seconds as brilliant Argentina playmaker Nico Paz scored the first of his double. It meant United became the first English team in history to concede in the first two minutes of consecutive major European matches, something no-one at Old Trafford wants to be associated with.

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PSG outgun Barcelona in pulsating clash

Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz struck late goals to help Paris St Germain punish Barcelona’s frailty in defence in a 4-2 Champions League victory at Parc des Princes. Vitinha produced a brilliant finish from just outside the area in the 81st minute, moments after Lamine Yamal’s equaliser, before Ruiz made sure of the result shortly before the final whistle to keep PSG at the top of the league phase on goal difference.

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UEFA gives FIFA two weeks to provide key documents

European governing body Uefa has told Fifa it must release key documents and answer all questions relating to its governance and decision-making by a deadline of 2 November. At the Fifa Council on Thursday, president Gianni Infantino apologised for his World Cup sell-off plan – but failed to offer a full explanation for how the proposal was devised.

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Calvert-Lewin helps Leeds to draw with Man United

Manchester United’s winless run extended to six games as Leeds United denied Michael Carrick a much-needed Premier League victory at Elland Road. Bryan Mbeumo gave the visitors the lead before half time but Dominic Calvert-Lewin ignited the home crowd shortly after the interval, beating Mbeumo to a loose ball to fire home the equaliser.

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Chelsea’s Emiliano Martinez taken to hospital for ‘precautionary tests’

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was rushed to hospital but is “conscious” after a sickening collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The players clashed heads as the Argentine came off his line to collect an aerial cross into the Everton box, with Branthwaite attempting to attack the ball. There was immediate concern for both players as they stayed down in the box, but Branthwaite was able to return to his feet after a couple of minutes.

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