Manchester United sent 'stability' message as Harry Maguire defended

Here are your latest Manchester United morning headlines on Wednesday, October 5.

Carragher slams Maguire critics

Jamie Carragher has urged critics to tone down their Harry Maguire stance - even though he says the Manchester United captain is not best-placed to start at the World Cup for England.

Maguire was forced to sit out the Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon with an injury he picked up while away on international duty. He started both matches for England last month and was publicly backed by manager Gareth Southgate with the impending finals in Qatar looming.

Having been displaced by Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in the United team, Maguire faces a battle to get back to his best form in time for the competition. However, while his club struggles have been widely documented, dissenters must also recognise what the 29-year-old has achieved - particularly in an England shirt.

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Ten Hag needs stability to shine

Erik ten Hag needs stability to emulate Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at Manchester United after being humbled in his first ever Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon.

That's the message from Rui Faria, who served as assistant manager to Jose Mourinho during his time in the United dugout between 2016 and 2018. Fast forward to the present and United are still hurting from their 6-3 demolition to neighbours City at the Etihad Stadium.

Beaten in their opening two games by Brighton and Brentford, United were on a four-game winning streak heading into their showdown with City. But with their confidence now dented again, Faria suggests Ten Hag needs time and backing to get his ideas across and ensure that United re-emerge as a genuine