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Premier League Review: A perfect start for Carrick’s United and a winless weekend in the title race
18 January 2026
51 minutes
Available for 29 days
After a dropped points for Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa Rick Edwards is joined by former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and the Telegraph’s Luke Edwards to reflect on the weekend’s Premier League action.
Can Michael Carrick inspire his Manchester United players to consistently reach the level of their derby win?
Is Erling Haaland’s frustration showing as his Manchester City goal drought continues?
Do Arsenal need more from Viktor Gyökeres to get them over the line in the title race?
Can Oliver Glasner continue at Crystal Palace after his claim that his squad "are being abandoned completely" by the club's hierarchy?
And are Thomas Frank’s days as Tottenham boss numbered after defeat to West Ham.
Timecodes:
01:20 – Perfect start for Manchester United under Michael Carrick
15:25 – Manchester City’s winless run continues
22:25 – Do Arsenal need more from Gyökeres?
25:00 – An important point for Nottingham Forest
26:01 – Aston Villa miss the chance to move second
29:21 – Half time teaser
31:55 – Glasner’s standoff at Crystal Palace
41:59 – Pressure mounting on Frank after West Ham defeat
