Michael Carrick thrilled to steer Manchester United back into Premier League top three
Manchester United's interim boss Michael Carrick allowed himself a brief smile when asked about the sound echoing around Old Trafford on Sunday of thousands of fans chanting his name as he made his way along the touchline, Reuters reported.
United had come from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1, and for a man who spent more than a decade patrolling the club's midfield, the chant was appreciated.
Under their interim boss, United are unbeaten in seven and back in the Premier League's top three for the first time since May 2023, according to Reuters.
Samson guides India to T20 World Cup semis in nervy win over West Indies
India reached the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup with a five-wicket win over West Indies in Sunday's decisive Super Eights match, as Sanju Samson's unbeaten knock of 97 helped them chase down a target of 196 with four balls to spare, Reuters reported.
Defending champions India, who will play in the semis for the third straight time, will face England in Mumbai on Thursday, a day after South Africa take on New Zealand in the first semi-final.
"It means the whole world to me. Right from the day I started playing, started dreaming to play for the country, I think this is the day I was waiting for," said player-of-the-match Samson, whose 50-ball knock included four sixes and 12 boundaries, according to Reuters.
Arsenal claim nervy win over Chelsea, Man Utd go third
Arsenal kept their Premier League title destiny in their own hands as they eked out a nervy 2-1 derby win against Chelsea on Sunday with their corner routines again coming to the rescue, Reuters reported.
Jurrien Timber's second-half header ensured Arsenal restored their five-point lead over Manchester City who had upped the ante with victory over Leeds United the day before.
Manchester United returned to the Premier League's top three for the first time since May 2023 as they came from a goal down to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, according to Reuters.
Kane double, Kimmich strike give leaders Bayern 3-2 comeback win at Dortmund
Bundesliga top scorer Harry Kane scored twice in 16 minutes and Joshua Kimmich snatched an 87th-minute winner as visitors Bayern Munich battled from a goal down to beat title rivals Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a pulsating Der Klassiker on Saturday, Reuters reported.
The win, thanks to Kimmich's stunning late volley, moved Bayern a big step towards retaining their crown. The Bavarians are 11 points clear of second-placed Dortmund with the Ruhr valley club's title hopes all but ended with 10 games remaining.
England captain and man-of-the-match Kane, who equalled a league record with at least two goals in four consecutive matches, has now netted 30 times in 24 league games this season, according to Reuters.



