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"Do Man Utd Have Backbone? View On Man City Verdict, Newcastle & Sunderland Struggle, Brighton Flying" is an episode of The Managers. Runtime 39 min. Published October 20, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis explain why Manchester United must show faith in Michael Carrick despite their sluggish start to the new season.
The pair discuss Manchester City’s perfect start to the campaign, the Premier League’s guilty verdict and the controversy surrounding the case.
They also turn their attention to the struggles of Newcastle United and Sunderland, debating whether the latter are suffering from a Europa League hangover.
Plus, Mick and Tony share their thoughts on Brighton’s free-scoring form following their emphatic 5-0 demolition of rivals Crystal Palace.
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