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Michael Carrick is facing an extended spell on the sidelines at Manchester United that could rule out the midfielder until Christmas after under*going a procedure to resolve a persistent Achilles injury.

While the club were initially hopeful that the injection could see Carrick recover in time to face Cardiff City in 10 days’ time, senior figures at Old Trafford confirmed last night to the Telegraph that the player would be sidelined for at least a month and potentially as long as six weeks.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...spell-out.html

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Official: Fulham Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Rene Meulensteen as Head Coach.

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/no...nsteen-arrives