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May 2024
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SECOND place! Can Carrick’s Manchester United finish that high?
Following the third positive weekend in a row for Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to analyse what’s different about the players and the performance.There’s discussion about the difference between Kobbie Mainoo and Adam Whart ... Show More
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Judging Michael Carrick by Solskjaer’s Standards Is the Wrong Debate
Rio comes in HOT after another statement victory for Manchester United, following up a win over Manchester City with victory at the Emirates Stadium against Arsenal. With a huge improvement in form and positivity around the club since sacking Ruben Amorim, the conversation quickl ... Show More
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After Michael Carrick brought the “feel-good” factor back to Old Trafford with a victory over rivals Manchester City - Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to analyse what made such a positive difference.There’s a discussion about whether the comments made by Paul Scholes ab ... Show More
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