Iraola’s side still feel like a work in progress but they have turned a corner and can make a statement against the champions on Sunday, writes Richard Jolly

Iraola’s side still feel like a work in progress but they have turned a corner and can make a statement against the champions on Sunday, writes Richard Jolly

Carrick insists unpleasant but necessary conversations are happening between coaches, players and the hierarchy at Old Trafford

Carrick insists unpleasant but necessary conversations are happening between coaches, players and the hierarchy at Old Trafford

Grealish was dropped for the 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Newcastle after breaching discipline rules, with the former England star at a crossroads with the Merseyside club targeting a first trophy in 32 years

Grealish was dropped for the 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Newcastle after breaching discipline rules, with the former England star at a crossroads with the Merseyside club targeting a first trophy in 32 years

Bruno Fernandes’ form can be brilliant and frustrating, but Richard Jolly argues Michael Carrick’s choice as Man United captain shows the extent to how badly the squad has been built, given a lack of alternative leaders

Bruno Fernandes’ form can be brilliant and frustrating, but Richard Jolly argues Michael Carrick’s choice as Man United captain shows the extent to how badly the squad has been built, given a lack of alternative leaders

Everotn face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup this evening but Grealish won’t be part of the squad after being punished for missing training

Everotn face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup this evening but Grealish won’t be part of the squad after being punished for missing training

Fernandes is expected to return to captain United against Chelsea and is ‘fully committed’ to the cause after holding clear-the-air talks with Carrick

Carrick remains in a job despite intense speculation at Old Trafford with Manchester United now eight games without a win

Hailed as Chelsea’s next great entertainer six months ago, Estevao is facing an uncertain future under Alonso, who faced dissent from supporters at Anfield after leaving the exciting Brazilian on the bench. By Richard Jolly