What's changed at Man United, Cristiano Ronaldo problem and Solskjaer sacking - Mike Phelan interview

Manchester Evening News - Oct 9, 2026

Mike Phelan worked with Michael Carrick at Manchester United when he was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's No.2 and reflects on that time at the club and what he makes of Carrick now.

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