Football News Roundup — 17 Sep 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from Sky Sports, BBC Sport, The Guardian and ESPN FC.
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Thursday, 17 Sep 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from Sky Sports, BBC Sport, The Guardian and ESPN FC. Each headline links through to the original report.
New season, same Man Utd story - Carrick is now firmly feeling the pressure
This wasn't just a defeat. This wasn't just a collapse. This wasn't just a cup exit. Another Manchester United managerial project is heading in that one, same direction. And even Michael Carrick recognises that.
Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.
Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.
Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea shares as Clearlake Capital takes full control of club
American chair Boehly leaves role after deal is secured‘I am confident that Chelsea is well positioned’Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes in Chelsea in a deal under which Clearlake Capital takes full control of the Premier League club.The American billionaire businessmen Boehly an…
Brighton latest: Belief and character helped beat Man Utd, says Hurzeler
Papers: Shaw may leave Man Utd next summer with no new deal in sight
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
Everton latest: Dibling’s progression hailed as he shines in Wolves win
Man United hit crisis point under Carrick after collapse against Brighton
After being eliminated to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is now facing the first real pressure of his reign.
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