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

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

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

Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Richard Jolly and Kieran Jackson to discuss the ongoing Manchester United turmoil after Bournemouth’s 3-0 win at Old Trafford and the decision to keep Michael Carrick in charge for their next game against Chelsea despite an eight-game winless run.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 on penalties): Alonso lost on his return to Anfield and, while the Carabao Cup is their ‘least important competition’, a first chance at silverware in a season without European football is gone

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield but can his Chelsea side cause an upset in the league cup?

The Man Utd boss and Fernandes fell out over the captain’s outburst following the humiliating loss to Como, with the Portuguese subsequently dropped for the heavy loss to Bournemouth

From the outside, the club legend appeared the ‘king over the water’ who could have succeeded either Jurgen Klopp or Arne Slot. But in Andoni Iraola, Liverpool identified a head coach who they felt was a better fit for the style of play Anfield wants to see. By Richard Jolly

The United boss has survived a torrid run of form, including a humiliating loss to Bournemouth, but despite another game to prove himself, Richard Jolly outlines how the decision makers may have misinterpreted the scenes after Sunday’s match

Wirtz is a doubt for the midweek Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea thanks to an ankle problem