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The Briefing: The poison drips through at Manchester United. Are Liverpool on the rise?

Dissecting the weekend's big talking points in the Premier League as Manchester United's head coach is left on the brink…

The Athletic

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:15 AM

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The Athletic argues Manchester United's leadership and squad dysfunction are deepening following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.
Manchester United have won only 32 of their last 84 Premier League matches since the start of 2024-25.
Liverpool have won eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions under manager Andoni Iraola.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Athletic analyzes Manchester United's mounting crisis following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, which left manager Michael Carrick under intense pressure. The column argues that systemic dysfunction under the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe has undermined the club, with United winning just 32 of their last 84 Premier League matches.

Meanwhile, the piece highlights Liverpool's resurgence under manager Andoni Iraola, noting eight wins in their last 10 games across all competitions. Striker Alexander Isak has scored six goals in seven league matches, while Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier and James Hill earned praise for standout form.

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The Briefing: The poison drips through at Manchester United. Are Liverpool on the rise?

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