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Carrick refuses to rule out dropping Fernandes
Michael Carrick has refused to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes for Bournemouth's visit to Old Trafford on Sunday after the Manchester United captain appeared to criticise his tactics following the defeat to Como.
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Carrick backs himself to reverse United fortunes
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick started his news conference with a speech that lasted more than five minutes as he tried to rally his players ahead of the crucial Premier League clash against Bournemouth.
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