Wayne Rooney has advised Michael Carrick to take Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes ‘out of the firing line’ ahead of this weekend’s huge Premier League clash against Bournemouth.

Carrick’s job could well be on the line when Bournemouth visit Old Trafford on Sunday after United’s dismal start to the new season continued.

Manchester United were thrashed 4-1 by Champions League rivals Como in midweek, condemning the club to their poorest start to a season since 1986.

Fernandes criticised Carrick’s tactics after the shocking defeat out in Italy but United have decided not to punish their skipper in any way, having fined Lisandro Martinez for his post-match outburst following the loss to Atletico Madrid a week prior.

Rooney believes Fernandes should, however, be taken out of the team this weekend, insisting a brief period away from the club could do him the world of good.

Fernandes enjoyed the best season of his career last season, winning the Premier League Player of the Year award after scoring nine goals and providing a record 21 assists.

The Portugal international has scored four goals so far this term but three of those came against newly-promoted Ipswich Town back in August.

‘I think it’s at a point now where he might need a little break,’ Rooney said on The United Stand when asked if he would play Fernandes against Bournemouth.

‘He might need the manager to tell him to go on a little holiday because he had a long season and then a long World Cup.

‘He might need to go away and recharge the batteries because he’s played a lot of games and he doesn’t look like he’s got that sharpness or that bite about him.

‘I remember Alex Ferguson did that with Cristiano Ronaldo. At random times Ronaldo would go and have a week off and we’d all be standing around wondering why. But he would be recharging his batteries, I think Bruno needs that.

‘He needs to be taken out of the limelight a bit and come back fresher, otherwise he will just be running himself into the ground.

‘That will only make him more agitated and frustrated and then we won’t see the best of him.

‘Just to settle him down and let him get a rest and get his legs back a bit, go and take a week holiday and take him out of the firing line.’

Manchester United legend Rooney was in ‘shock’ and ‘disbelief’ at his former club’s performance against Como and branded the players ‘babies’.

‘When Martinez came out, I said this is an absolute nightmare because it will rip the dressing room apart,’ the former England captain added.

‘That was the start. We’ve seen it now with Bruno and you’re going to see it with more players because they don’t want to take responsibility.

‘You can say whether Bruno was right or wrong in what he said but you have to take responsibility on the pitch. You have to take responsibility as a group of players.

‘These players, they’re selfish. They don’t care about their team-mates, don’t care about the manager, the staff or the fans, they care about themselves.

‘If they’re not getting what’s right for them, they’re like babies and just throw their toys out of the pram and go and deflect the blame on to anyone else but themselves.’

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Jamie Carragher has backed Chelsea to earn bragging rights over London rivals Tottenham and expects Manchester United’s misery to continue.

Former Liverpool and England defender Carragher ran the rule over six of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures as part of Sky Sports’ Super 6 segment.

One of the most intriguing contests sees Tottenham, who had gone six games in a row without a win before Monday’s 3-1 victory over Coventry City, visit fierce rivals Chelsea.

Much was expected of Spurs this season following a strong summer transfer window and the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi, but several poor results hinted at another year of disappointment for fans of the north London club.

Chelsea, in contrast, made a strong start to the season before a wobble prior to the international break saw Xabi Alonso’s side slip out of the Champions League spots.

The Blues quickly rediscovered their form upon the return of Premier League football, however, winning their last two games and scoring seven goals in the process.

Carragher expects Chelsea to make it three wins on the bounce on Saturday evening and struggles to see Everton troubling reigning Premier League champions Arsenal.

Michael Carrick’s job as Manchester United manager may be on the line when Bournemouth visit Old Trafford on Sunday and Carragher has tipped the visitors to seal a famous victory over the struggling Red Devils.

Elsewhere, Carragher has backed his former club Liverpool to end Brighton’s four-match winning run and can envisage Coventry beating relegation-threatened Fulham.

‘What a cracking line-up we have in the Premier League this weekend,’ Carragher told Sky Sports.

‘I don’t think Arsenal will have any problems beating Everton especially given how strong they’ve been this season.

‘However, Brighton might not be so lucky at Anfield as I can see Liverpool ending their winning streak. Elsewhere, I see Chelsea winning against Spurs at home on Saturday.’

Concerningly for Manchester United, ex-Premier League striker Chris Sutton has also backed Bournemouth to triumph at Old Trafford.

‘After all the stick I got from Man Utd fans for saying they would get thumped by Leeds last weekend, it turns out I was only a few days out – it happened against Como instead,’ he told BBC Sport.

‘United have been poor all season, though. That’s why I went for them to be despatched like that – the 5-0 scoreline was a little bit tongue in cheek, but the point I was making has been proven this week.

‘The Bruno Fernandes criticism of Michael Carrick just adds to the problems United have at the moment – it is as if they are at the stage now where you have to pick who you want to back.

‘I don’t know where United go from here but I am going for a Bournemouth win – the Cherries will attack them, and their great recent record at Old Trafford will give them confidence too.

‘If United do lose, I think it will be the end for Carrick because I just don’t see how he survives this. Even if United get something from this game, it is still just a matter of time before he goes.’

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest visit Ipswich Town while leaders Manchester City travel to Aston Villa.

Crystal Palace welcome Newcastle United to Selhurst Park and Hull City play host to Brentford.

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A diver has revealed the moment he found a German U-boat had lain at the bottom of the English Channel after being sunk in World War Two.

The sunken U-672 was found about 20 miles off the coast of Salcombe, Devon after it was damaged by depth charges dropped by HMS Balfour in 1944.

82 years later, the U-672’s emblem was identified by divers who matched its snorkel system and radar-decoy equipment to the missing submarine known for having a pig painted on a tower.

Dominic Robinson, a diver with Plymouth’s Gasperados team who discovered the wreck, said: ‘I started seeing the individual features.

‘I saw the snorkel, I saw the conning tower, all those kind of things – I knew that we were going to get the video needed to identify it, so I was really pleased about that.’

The captain of the leaking submarine waited until the last moment before deciding to float to the surface and give his crew a last chance of surviving.

He then intentionally sunk the vessel carrying the 52-strong German crew.

The crew, who all survived, were left to bob around in lifeboats before they were captured and then returned to Germany after the war.

The diver said he had spoken to the family of the U-boat’s captain who said he lived a ‘long and happy life’.

He added: ‘They just said how proud he would have been and how pleased he would have been to know that it had been found at last.’

The co-ordinates it was sunk on were input incorrectly, so nobody could find it until this month.

Dr Axel Niestle, a historian who specialises in U-boats, said ‘due to a clerical error’ the position of the U-boat ended up being recorded ‘some 46 miles’ away.

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Steven Gerrard hailed ‘world-class’ Declan Rice after Arsenal’s entertaining 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal ahead midway through the first half after coming on for the injured Bukayo Saka.

Alphonso Davies equalised for Bayern following a brilliant Harry Kane pass before the England captain scored a penalty to put the hosts ahead.

Rice became the third England player to score on the night when he slotted home an 82nd-minute equaliser to maintain Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the Champions League.

Gerrard praised the ‘character and mentality’ Arsenal showed after Bayern came from behind to lead and was particularly complimentary of Rice.

‘I did look at this game and think it was a wonderful opportunity for Arsenal to show why they’re Premier League champions and to go and win this game,’ Gerrard told TNT Sports.

‘Bayern were missing six or seven starters and the manager has been ill this week but credit to them because they played like men.

‘I think Arsenal would have really fancied this game and might have been rubbing their hands together in the dressing room, but Bayern stood up, played some wonderful football.

‘It would have been really unfair if Bayern had lost that, but then at the end it was Arsenal who needed to respond and they didn’t feel sorry for themselves.

‘They’ve come here in a tough environment and gone 2-1 behind but they stood up, found the solution and showed real character and mentality.’

Asked about Rice’s status in the game, following surprising criticism from Graeme Souness, Gerrard added: ‘Forget about that, Declan Rice is a world-class midfielder and that was a top, top goal.’

Meanwhile, Rice used his post-match interview to throw his support behind England teammate Kane ahead of next week’s Ballon d’Or ceremony.

After netting against Arsenal, Tottenham legend Kane has scored a staggering 156 goals in 158 appearances for Bayern Munich.

‘He is the clear winner,’ Rice said when asked about Kane’s Ballon d’Or chances. ‘His numbers speak for themselves, the year he has had has been remarkable.

‘When you play with him you realise how good he is and when you play against him you see how much of a pain it is.

‘He is ridiculous, such a good player and I am lucky I can play with him, not so lucky I have to play against him.’

On Arsenal’s hard-fought draw out in Germany, Rice added: ‘We weren’t just going to come here and sit, that’s what the manager has drilled into us over the past two days.

‘At home they are probably one of the best teams in Europe so to come here tonight and give that account of ourselves was really good.’

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This is the moment a motorcyclist filmed himself on his GoPro riding at speeds of nearly 200mph, trying to get police to chase him.

Amin Belechguer used his high-powered £20,000 Kawasaki Ninja to commit a catalogue of dangerous driving offences across Kent, Essex and London.

Patrols spotted Belechguer riding at speed along the A20 Ashford Road towards Maidstone, without a registration plate at around 10.45pm on 27 June 2025.

Police were already heading to a different emergency when Belechguer pulled out in front of them.

He began slowing down and waved at the officers, trying to goad them into a pursuit.

In that time, he travelled at over 130mph on a single carriageway with varying speed limits between 40-60mph and crossed over solid white lines into oncoming traffic on the blind brow of a hill.

But he met his match after police deployed a stinger, which Belechguer ran over destroying his tyres.

He then filmed himself running into a hedge where he is tackled by an officer.

Moments later, he was stopped by officers and arrested.

The bike, which Belechguer bought for around £19,500, was seized at the scene, alongside his phone and GoPro camera.

Officers reviewing his digital devices subsequently discovered Belechguer had filmed himself riding dangerously in Kent, London and Essex, at top speeds of 189mph.

Recovered footage showed him: travelling at more than double the speed limit on motorways and through town centres, performing ‘wheelies’, failing to stop at red lights and riding on the pavement.

Belechguer, of Poynders Gardens in Clapham, London, was charged with 21 counts of dangerous driving.

The 29-year-old pleaded guilty to the offences and was sentenced to four years in prison at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday.

The bike was permanently confiscated and Belechguer will also be subject to a 10-year driving ban.

Investigating officer, PC Daniel Goodman, said: ‘Officers worked swiftly when presented with the opportunity to arrest a dangerous motorist. Despite having to terminate a pursuit due to the dangerousness of Belechguer’s driving, teamwork saw his vehicle brought to a stop and secured his arrest. 

‘Not only did Belechguer drive at triple the speed limit in some instances, but he demonstrated little regard of basic road safety when he failed to adhere to road markings, signage, and traffic lights.’

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Bukayo Saka played just ten minutes of Arsenal’s Champions League draw with Bayern Munich before hobbling off with an injury Mikel Arteta described as ‘concerning’.

The England star went down in pain after a long-range pass and immediately gestured that he would need to come off.

Arsenal’s medical staff treated Saka briefly on the pitch before the 25-year-old hobbled off and was replaced by Eberechi Eze.

Eze, who received criticism after Arsenal’s win at Nottingham Forest at the weekend, made an instant impact, latching onto Martin Odegaard’s superb through ball and beating Manuel Neuer to put the Gunners ahead.

Bayern Munich were level before half-time, however, as Alphonso Davies took advantage of an equally brilliant pass from England captain Harry Kane to slot past David Raya.

Kane put Bayern ahead on the hour mark, converting from the spot after Jurrien Timber conceded a penalty for handling the ball while blocking a shot from England’s record goalscorer.

But Declan Rice ensured Arsenal returned from the Allianz Arena with a point, scoring an 82nd-minute equaliser for the Premier League champions.

While Arsenal will be pleased with their evening’s work against the German champions, there will be concern for Saka after his early withdrawal.

‘We lost Bukayo who was having a great game and we had to adapt,’ Arteta said in his post-match press conference.

‘We are a bit concerned. Whenever a player has to come off with sharp pain, it’s never good news, but we’ll have to wait and see.’

Discussing Arsenal’s performance more generally, Arteta added: ‘That is one of the highest levels we played.

‘Two teams who wanted to press each other and wanted to attack and wanted to play. It was a fascinating game.

‘We started the game incredibly well, we were so dominant. In the second half the game was a bit even and they scored the goals and we had to react, which we did.

‘We scored and we had the chance to win it too. That is the level.’

After Saka hobbled off, Arsenal legend Martin Keown said on TNT Sports: ‘You hope it’s not serious but I fear that the thigh muscle has gone.

‘It could be a big problem. It’s worrying. Arsenal have some big games coming up and you just want Saka back as soon as possible.’

Arsenal, second in the Premier League and seventh in the Champions League, welcome Everton to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

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A dying man was found in a wheelie bin sparking a murder investigation in Plymouth.

Paramedics were called to concerns for the welfare of a man in the West Hoe area at 6.30am on Wednesday.

The man was found seriously injured in a service lane off Grand Parade.

He was treated by paramedics but was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

Pictures from the scene show a red forensics tent erected in the alleyway as the hunt begins for the killer of the unidentified victim.

His cause of death has not been revealed.

A cordon remains in place while forensic examinations and searches are conducted.

Several road closures are in place, including Grand Parade and Garden Crescent.

Police have appealed for locals to provide information over a crucial 12-hour period leading up to the discovery.

Detective Inspector Chris Lithgow said: ‘Our investigation is at an early stage but moving at a significant pace as we work to establish the circumstances surrounding this man’s death.

‘We are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Grand Parade and Garden Crescent between 6pm on Tuesday 20 October and 6.40am on Wednesday 21 October and witnessed anything suspicious to come forward.

‘We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the area during this time.

‘There will be an ongoing police presence in the area while enquiries continue and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with officers at the scene.

‘We will release further information when we are able to do so but in the meantime would ask people not to speculate about what may have happened, especially on social media.’

Any relevant information, images or footage can be reported via the Major Incident Public Portal or by telephone on 101.

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Nothing is going right for Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) on Coronation Street, but this time, her dementia is not the only thing sabotaging her…

Weatherfield’s Queen of the Chariot Square Hotel is slowly but surely losing her grip on her beloved business, as well as her marriage to Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan).

Her ongoing struggle with vascular dementia is rapidly declining, affecting every aspect of her life.

But in true Debbie style, she’s refusing to step back and determined to carry on as normal, throwing herself into working at the Hotel and interracting – leaving her employee and friend Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) to smooth over her mistakes.

Meanwhile at home, Debbie’s also trying to carry on like the dementia never happened, keen to dial up the romance with Ronnie. But Ronnie is struggling to cope with Debbie’s condition. Because she’s growing more confused, she’s calling him by the wrong name and Ronnie no longer feels comfortable being intimate when his wife is unable to give informed consent.

One thing’s for sure. We are watching the last days of Debbie Webster. Sob.

Of course, that’s not the only drama poor Debs is facing.

An unfriendly face from her prison days, Paula (Kelli Hollis) is fresh out the slammer and back on the Cobbles looking for revenge for the time Debs threw her out of the Hotel bar.

Unfortunately, that revenge might have an unexpected casualty – Adam Barlow’s (Sam Robertson) proposal to Alya Nazir (Sair Khan).

The pair have been together almost two years, and Adam’s finally looking to pop the question. However, in next week’s trip to Weatherfield, Paula’s machinations put a serious spanner in the works… and Debbie gets the blame.

After a less than friendly reunion, Paula returns to the hotel and apologises to Debbie for her behaviour. But Debbie remains frosty.

However, it’s clear that Paul’s not sorry at all as she listens with interest as Adamgoes over the details of his marriage proposal plans with Debbie. What’s Paula plotting?

We soon find out when Paula plays on Debbie’s confusion and convinces her that she’s staying in room 108.  Having forgotten that Adam booked room 108, Debbie hands over the key.

So Adam leads Alya into the hotel bedroom intent on asking her to marry him… only to find the engagement ring missing.

In reception, Adam lambasts Debbie for ruining his proposal plans. Debbie realises with horror that she gave Paula the key to his room.

Will the proposal go ahead? How will Debbie get out of this one?

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