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Manchester United’s engine room runs out of steam as fans voice frustration | Jacob Steinberg

<p>Carrick’s side were short on inspiration, despite the summer spend in midfield, and the lack of quality in the final third was stark</p><p>One of the more damning aspects of Manchester United’s tortured rebuild is their inability to multitask. So much money has been frittered away, pushing United into the ridiculous position of going one position at a time each summer. Last year was all about…The Guardian
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Elvira’s fairytale crumbles at the last to hand Spaun PGA Championship title

<ul><li><p>World No 294 lets victory slip in agonising fashion</p></li><li><p>JJ Spaun triumphs by two shots at Wentworth</p></li></ul><p>We will come to JJ Spaun and Jeremy Clarkson later. Only those without an ounce of compassion in their body could feel no sympathy for Manuel Elvira. The Spaniard, without a professional win to his name, stood on the 18th fairway at Wentworth’s West Course with…The Guardian
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Jonathan David earns Atlético precious win over 10-man Real Madrid in fractious derby

<p>On the eve of the derby, Diego Simeone described this as a special week in Madrid, a “tremendous energy about the city”, and it closed the way he wanted. He had enjoyed the Formula One, he said, and he had enjoyed seeing Shakira in concert, but he enjoyed this even more. At least he did by the time the last of many, many blows on the referee’s whistle brought it to an end, sprinting up the…The Guardian
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Cunha strikes late to deny Fulham and salvage point for Manchester United

<p>To paraphrase a former Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick knew that the storm would come. Everything went a little too perfectly for him in the second half of last season. There would be ill winds at some point. Which was what Carrick could feel before this visit to Fulham. What were his emotions afterwards?</p><p>Relief was surely the main thing. Because after the derby defeat by…The Guardian

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