Football Daily - The Debrief: Carrick confirmed at Manchester United & City control League Cup semi-final
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Kelly Cates is joined by former Newcastle forward Dwight Gayle, former Scotland winger Pat Nevin and senior football commentator Ian Dennis at St James' Park as Manchester City take a two-nil lead into the second leg of the League Cup semi-final.
Antoine Semenyo scores his second goal in his first two games for Manchester City but is denied a brace on the night by VAR. Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson tells us why that was chalked off.
With Michael Carrick announced as Manchester United's head coach until the end of the season and Steve Holland and Jonathan Woodgate brought into his backroom, reporter Simon Stone joins the pod to discuss the appointment. BBC Sport's Football Tactics correspondent Umir Irfan offers how Carrick's style at Middlesborough may be implemented in his new role.
Plus, Football Correspondent John Murray previews Chelsea against Arsenal in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final first leg.
Timecodes:
0'20 Michael Carrick appointed at Manchester United
17'05 Umir Irfan on Carrick's tactics
22'42 Reaction to Newastle United 0 Manchester City 2
34'31 Pep Guardiola
40'20 Eddie Howe
42'18 Chelsea v Arsenal preview
Published on Wednesday, 14th January 2026.
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