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Managers at risk as Premier League results loom this weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Managers at risk as Premier League results loom this weekend

Summary

Five Premier League managers face crucial pressures ahead of this weekend's matches. Michael Carrick's Manchester United visits Fulham seeking a vital win to ease growing scrutiny after inconsistent performances. Alvaro Arbeloa, yet to win a league game, also needs results to stabilize his position. Other clubs, including Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, are experiencing similar urgencies with their management. This weekend could mark a decisive turning point as teams head into the international break.

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By the Numbers

•Michael Carrick's Manchester United plays Fulham on Sunday.
•Alvaro Arbeloa has yet to win a Premier League game.
•Liverpool faces a pressure match against Bournemouth.
•Tottenham seeks to score their first league goals of the season.
•Teams may consider managerial changes during the extended break.

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8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Why these five Premier League managers need a result more than ever

What they're saying

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IN DEPTH: With an extended international break, managers risk clubs considering their options, writes Miguel Delaney, with this weekend’s results crucial to safeguard their futures, including Alvaro Arbeloa and Michael Carrick going head-to-head at Craven Cottage on Sunday
— Yahoo Sports

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