Why Man Utd didn't sack Carrick, Arsenal's historic loss & Liverpool beat Chelsea

Hannah Burner highlights the launch of O-Pill, the first over-the-counter daily birth control pill in the U.S., aimed at addressing the accessibility issues many women face with prescription birth control. With an estimated one-third of women encountering barriers to obtaining prescriptions, O-Pill offers a convenient solution that is FDA-approved, estrogen-free, and 98% effective when used correctly. It can be purchased online or at major retailers without the need for a prescription.

The conversation shifts to Manchester United's managerial situation, where Michael Carrick remains in charge despite a series of disappointing performances. The club's leadership has decided to give Carrick and the players more time, particularly ahead of a crucial match against Chelsea. Analysts speculate that fan support for Carrick may be influencing the decision to retain him, despite growing concerns about the team's performance and the effectiveness of the current management structure.

In a surprising upset, Arsenal is knocked out of the League Cup by Fleetwood Town, a team from the fourth tier of English football. Despite fielding a team with several first-team players, Arsenal struggles to secure a win, ultimately losing in a penalty shootout. This defeat raises questions about Mikel Arteta's rotation strategy and whether it will affect his approach in future matches, particularly in high-stakes situations. The loss is noted as a significant moment in League Cup history, marking only the second time a reigning top-flight champion has been eliminated by a fourth-tier team.

Michael Carrick remains Manchester United manager, but for how long and how do they fix their bigger, longer term problems? Liverpool knocked Chelsea out of the League Cup on penalties after a normal time. And Fleetwood Town are Never Going Back Again after knocking out Arsenal in the League Cup.

All of this and more was discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.

This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Colin Millar, JJ Bull & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey. Dan Istitene / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images

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00:00 - an oily intro

05:18 - Joe has been outside of London

08:44 - Carrick remains Man Utd boss

18:02 - The purgatory of modern Man Utd

28:38 - Man Utd’s player trading follies

39:20 - saddles and debt

44:25 - a break, The Rondo, and spoons apparently…

51:57 - Xabi Alonso loses back at Liverpool

1:00:08 - a break

1:00:10 - Arsenal’s Dreams are Second Hand News after defeat to Fleetwood Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.