MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ruud van Nistelrooy remains the red hot favourite to replace Erik ten Hag as the club’s manager.
That’s according to bookmakers talkSPORT BET, who’ve updated their latest betting odds following the news that Thomas Tuchel has been appointed England manager.
Tuchel, 51, was previously second-favourite at 9/4 for the United job but the club’s hierarchy will now have to look elsewhere.
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And the odds suggest they’re looking in the direction of four bosses with Van Nistelrooy, Gareth Southgate, Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna at the top of the markets.
That said, another international break has come and gone with Ten Hag still in charge at Old Trafford.
The Dutchman was backed with around £200million this summer, but results and performances remain typically uninspired.
The 54-year-old has overseen a disastrous start to the 2024-25 campaign having won only three of his 11 competitive matches.
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Manchester United have league wins over Southampton and Fulham, and sit 14th in the division with eight points from a possible 21 – four ahead of winless Ipswich Town.
Only promoted Southampton have scored fewer than United’s five league goals, while Ten Hag’s side have the seventh-highest xGC (expected goals conceded) in the Premier League.
Was brought in as assistant manager with an improvement in the forward areas expected.
While that’s proved a difficult task, he could yet take on an even bigger role in replacing his fellow countryman.
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United legend, Van Nistelrooy was brought in over the summer as part of the backroom staff but has been strongly linked with the main hotseat after this poor start.
Management experience at PSV.
Gareth Southgate
Current role: Unemployed
Odds for Man Utd job: 4/1
Gareth Southgate’s name has been well-linked with this job pretty much all year.
The former England boss was reportedly the number one choice of Sir Jim Ratcliffe during his takeover process, with new technical director Jason Wilcox also a fan.
Stepped down following a dismal Euro 2024 campaign and yet to find a new management role since.
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He’s also worked with sporting director Dan Ashworth at the FA, which also sways things in his favour.
Michael Carrick
Current role: Middlesbrough manager
Odds for Man Utd job: 5/1
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick appears to be the main beneficiary from Thomas Tuchel leaving the managerial race.
Carrick, 43, won five Premier League titles and the Champions League during his 12 years as a player, making 464 appearances between 2006 and 2018.
His odds have HALVED from 10/1 to 5/1 over the last 24 hours.
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No doubt his CV has improved during his spell at the Riverside after a fourth-placed finish and a Carabao Cup semi-final – but it doesn’t really compare with that of a Tuchel.
Kieran McKenna
Current role: Ipswich Town boss
Odds for Man Utd job: 10/1
The Ipswich boss was well in contention for both the Chelsea and Brighton roles over the summer but neither move materialised.
Instead, penned new deal at Portman Road and has steadied the ship after a difficult start to the season, when losing to Liverpool and Manchester City in opening two weeks.
His style of play at Ipswich was one thing but back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League has shown he’s a winner and puts him in the shop window for a host of top clubs.
Has worked at United in their academy previously so should have some idea of the job at hand.
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Other Man Utd next manager contenders
Next Man Utd manager odds
talkSPORT BET prices
Ruud Van Nistelrooy – 2/1
Gareth Southgate – 4/1
Michael Carrick – 5/1
Kieran McKenna – 6/1
Graham Potter – 10/1
Thomas Frank – 14/1
GRAHAM POTTER (10/1) dominated this particular market for the majority of last season.
Potter, who also has previous of working with Dan Ashworth at Brighton, has remained out of work since his sacking from Chelsea at the beginning of last year though and recently broke silence on links with United.
Has met owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and no surprises should his odds shorten again if a job here becomes available.
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THOMAS FRANK (14/1) saw considerable support in the summer and could be one United look at again if continued success in current role.
The Dane revealed he was really happy at Brentford as the season kicked off and they’ve started season reasonably well.
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A closer look from a building next to the arena features a gallery and huge windows that look out to a park and statues of United legends.
Foster+Partners, who designed Wembley Stadium, are the architects that have made the latest drawings.
They have also put together a map of what the area could look like, with the “urban regeneration” spreading across the whole of the Trafford Park region.
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New houses, commercial areas and improved transport links have all been proposed.
Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham said: “This could be the biggest regeneration scheme ever seen in this country.”
LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 245 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex with a full card on ESPN+.
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Before fight night arrives, though, notable athletes from the event are scheduled to speak to reporters Wednesday at media day, including middleweight headliners Anthony Hernandez (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and Michel Pereira (31-11 MMA, 9-2 UFC), and MMA Junkie has videos of the interviews.
Check below for the archived videos of each media day session, and watch the live stream above.
Formula 1 is roaring back into Texas for the United States Grand Prix, bringing with it a slew of southern-inspired fashion collections. From uniquely American brands like Levi’s and Cherry Los Angeles, to driver-led projects like Lewis Hamilton’s +44 and Daniel Ricciardo’s Enchanté, here’s everything you need to know about where to shop in Austin to discover unique racing pieces.
Red Bull Racing x Cherry Los Angeles
Red Bull Racing and Cherry Los Angeles have joined forces on a 12-piece collection
Photo by: Red Bull Racing
Red Bull Racing is teaming up with Cherry Los Angeles for a second capsule collection, launching ahead of the 2024 US Grand Prix. The 12-piece drop marks the reigning World Champions’ return to Texas and blends streetwear with motorsport heritage. Standout pieces include a retro-inspired racing jacket and a bowling shirt with intricate chain stitch embroidery.
The collection, which was designed and crafted entirely in the US, will launch on Friday, October 18 at the Cherry Holiday Store in Austin before arriving at Cherry’s flagship location in Los Angeles and online.
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MX TX by +44
Lewis Hamilton’s +44 will host another pop-up during the US Grand Prix
Photo by: Plus44
Lewis Hamilton is dropping a limited-edition +44 collection, MX TX (read: motocross and Texas), inspired by the off-road motocross scene in America during the ’90s. The exclusive drop features a race jacket adorned with the words ‘Hamilton Crew’ across the shoulders, along with one of the world champion’s favorite quotes, ‘Still We Rise.’
Fans will also be able to shop a long sleeve Moto tee with neon graphics, a pullover and a zip-up hoodie, which were modeled by LA-based dirt bike riders Spoety Young, Sabrina Victoria and Trevor Stewart in the collection campaign. All pieces will be available online and at a custom pop-up at Austin-based boutique ByGeorge from October 17-20.
Enchanté Garage
Daniel Ricciardo may not be in Austin, but his influence will definitely be felt at Enchanté Garage. The fan-favorite Australian athlete is set to release his latest fashion collection at an exclusive pop-up presented by Cash App. Described as a “place for motorsport enthusiasts and gearheads alike,” fans will have the opportunity to shop hoodies, crewnecks, tank tops, sweaters and more.
McLaren’s second collaboration with heritage brand Levi’s is set to launch this week to coincide with the US Grand Prix. The capsule collection, which celebrates the fusion between the iconic American fashion label and the British racing team, features some of Levi’s beloved garments adorned with McLaren logos and stitching.
The upcoming drop also features graphic tees emblazoned with the image of classic McLaren cars, along with the Track Trucker, Sports 501® Jeans, Speed Trucker, Speed Jeans, Second Skin, Fleece Hoodie and more. Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri star in the collection campaign, which was shot on location at the McLaren Technology Center in Woking. Fans can shop the collection online from October 17 and at a pop-up in downtown Austin on October 18 and 19.
One of the world’s best grapplers will continue his MMA transition next month under the ONE Championship banner.
Kade Ruotolo (1-0) will take on Ahmed Mujtaba (10-4) at lightweight at ONE 169, promotion officials told MMA Junkie. The event (Prime Video) takes place Nov. 8 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Ruotolo, a 21-year-old from Hawaii, is a ONE submission grappling champion and won the Craig Jones Invitational grappling tournament in August – and its $1 million prize. The renowned jiu-jitsu black belt and his twin brother, Tye, both signed deals with ONE to grapple and eventually transition to mixed martial arts.
Kade Ruotolo made that move in June at ONE 167 and submitted Blake Cooper with a first-round rear-naked choke. The finish was good enough for a $50,000 performance bonus in Bangkok.
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Mujtaba, a 31-year-old from Pakistan, has fought for ONE since 2016 and is 4-4 with the promotion. Three of those four wins are stoppages. But potentially working against him is that three of his four losses are by submission.
In the main event at ONE 169, three-division champion Anatoly Malykhin will defend his heavyweight title against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane. Two-division champ Christian Lee will defend his lightweight title against unbeaten Russian challenger Alibeg Rasulov.
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LAS VEGAS – Clayton Carpenter beat Lucas Rocha with a second-round technical submission Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 244 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Carpenter, who stayed unbeaten in his return after a 20-month layoff and called out recent flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg for his next test.
Clayton Carpenter def. Lucas Rocha, UFC Fight Night 244
“As soon as I took the back, I felt like it was pretty sunk already before it was really under his chin. It took me a second to really get my second hand involved. I was trying to choke him out with one arm. I wanted to ‘Nate Diaz’ him – I wanted to choke him out with one arm like Nate Diaz and try to get the $50K (bonus), but I was like, I’ll probably just stick to the finish.”
Carpenter on his layoff and Steve Erceg
May 4, 2024; Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRAZIL; Alexandre Pantoja (red gloves) fights against Steve Erceg (blue gloves) during UFC 301 at Rio Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports
“It was the roughest sh*t ever. I mean, I could give two f*cks if people forgot about me. But for me, it was bullsh*t. It felt like the biggest c*ck block of my life: I get in here, first-round sub, win my (UFC) debut, the next thing you know, I’m out. And I was supposed to fight f*cking Stephen Erceg. I was all hyped. He was ducking me the first few times, ducking me on (Dana White’s Contender Series) and postponed our second fight (booking). It was after that postponed that I had my stuff happen to me (and I was out).”
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Carpenter on what he wants next
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 12: (L-R) Clayton Carpenter punches Lucas Rocha of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 12, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
“I’m going to talk to my coaches about that. I dealt with some adversity in this fight camp that I had to power through. I’m going to talk to my manager and talk with my generals and see what the best decision on that is. I am counting the days (for Erceg) … counting the days. (I) can’t wait”
To hear more from Carpenter, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
Peña jumped at the opportunity to say Harrison is not ready for a title fight.
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“The girl wants to take time off because she even knows that she can’t make the weight and that she’s not a rightful 135’er,” Peña told MMA Today. “She’s too big. She obviously can’t already make the first fight, which is making it to the octagon. She needs time off. That, to me, is already a loss.”
Peña was also not impressed with Harrison’s performance against Vieira, where she outgrappled the Brazilian, but tasted blood for the first time in her career. “The Venezuelan Vixen” is willing to fight Harrison next, but only if Nunes opts to wait.
“Secondly, there was nothing that I saw in her fight against Ketlen Vieira that was, ‘Oh, some world beater. Oh my gosh, I’m terrified: Kayla Harrison,’” Peña said. “Give me a break. She went out there three weeks early and she still gassed out. This is a five-round fight. This is 25 minutes of fighting. She can’t make championship weight like she claimed she was going to make. ‘Oh, I’m going to make 135 on the head.’ She said, ‘That wasn’t me making 136 on that last time, that was God.’ You’re going to need double the God. You have to make 135.0 on the head.
“She can’t even do that. The first fight is already lost. The second fight, she gassed out in three rounds. Come fight me for 25 minutes and you’ll see what it’s like to actually fight in championship rounds, making championship weight and fighting for the championship belt. She can’t even make it. … Kayla Harrison, get in line. I’ve got unfinished business to attend to. Everyone wants to say I dropped the ball for not calling out Kayla Harrison. Kayla Harrison just came to the party. Amanda Nunes is the big fight, the money fight, the fight that people want to see.”
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