Carrick delivers extraordinary monologue defending United; Dortmund take on the influencers: football – live

Michael Carrick delivered a notable defence of Manchester United amid ongoing scrutiny, while Borussia Dortmund faced a match involving social media influencers. The weekend's football action also features Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa expressing confidence ahead of their Championship trip to Coventry on Saturday, following last weekend's win over Hull. A high-stakes El Clásico at Camp Nou on Sunday could see Barcelona move nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with a victory.