Manchester United's goalless stalemate at Sunderland was good only for highlighting how much work lays ahead this summer for the Red Devils...

Richie Wellens' post-match tirade should prompt more managers to take the fight to their selfish, over-protected players...

We've ranked the 16 regulars to guard Manchester United's goal since Sir Alex Ferguson took over, with only one worse than Onana...

Troy Deeney still doesn't know what sort of a team Manchester United are under Michael Carrick. A compliment disguised as criticism...

Bruno Fernandes is behind just two players for Premier League goals against the Big Six for Manchester United, and should get enough penalties to catch them.

After years of predictability, no one can keep hold of the Serie A trophy anymore. Why is it changing hands so often?

Man City were cruising before a stunning Marc Guehi error brought about a scarcely believable capitulation against Everton. They recovered, but not enough.

Michael Carrick is the interim manager of Manchester United but will his start see him Solskjaered into a permanent gig?

Michael Carrick's being a real pain for Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Liverpool are now very much (far too much) Arne Slot's Liverpool. 16 Conclusions on a game of two halves.

Given the existing doubts over Michael Carrick, a performance like that against Liverpool should be fatal to his chances of becoming Man Utd boss.

Amid reports of 'misaligned personalities' might Ratcliffe prefer a defeat to Liverpool to avoid exacerbating his Carrick problem?

Eddie Howe had some huge Newcastle calls justified, while West Ham were all out of luck and Tolo Arokodare has long hair.

Erling Haaland has forced only his second Premier League manager exit after scoring in Scott Parker's final game in charge of Burnley.

Football is a travelling spectacle and its biggest stars are its most efficient vehicles, which makes Lionel Messi an important case.

You might think Manchester United had to sell Rasmus Hojlund because of the whole Not Being Good Enough thing, but apparently not...

It still isn't clear whether Michael Carrick should get the Manchester United job on a permanent basis - might a two-year deal make sense?

Eddie Howe could probably be sacked purely for those Newcastle overpays last summer, but Liverpool and Man Utd were right to go big.

Many Real Madrid stars might welcome Jose Mourinho's return - but not Trent Alexander-Arnold. Or the fella mocking Trent last week...

Manchester United should be looking to shift at least four contracted players this summer as they prepare for the Champions League.

Casemiro achieved something no Premier League player has in Kobbie Mainoo's lifetime, but the Brazilian just isn't 'comfortable mucking in'.