Monday's papers are mostly about one job. The Standard reports that Mauricio Pochettino is now the favourite to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, a day after United's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa left them 18th and Carrick insisted he would not resign.
Roy Keane, speaking to Sky Sports, was less diplomatic about the incumbent, saying Carrick "talks a lot but doesn't say much" and needs to "get moving" on improving the team.
England losing players before the camp starts
The Daily Mirror says Thomas Tuchel is braced for withdrawals ahead of the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain, with Marc Guehi a doubt after being substituted at half-time for Manchester City at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Guehi has been troubled by a hip problem for several weeks.
Elsewhere, The Athletic reports that FIFA is interested in reshaping women's football at the Olympic Games into an under-23 competition, which would be the most significant change to the tournament's format in years if it happens.
A comeback nobody expected
The Daily Mail reports that David Silva, who retired from football some time ago, has returned to playing and scored on his debut in the Hong Kong Premier League. The paper describes the former Manchester City midfielder, who had been retired, as making a surprise return.
The same paper says Forest Green have apologised for failing to commemorate Remembrance Day, blaming "human error". And The Athletic reports that FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono is "devastated" after the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, and is "locked in his house and disconnected from the world".
Pittodrie and Parkhead
North of the border, the Daily Mail reports that Stephen Robinson is set to be sacked by Aberdeen following Saturday's 4-0 home defeat by Hibernian. The same paper says Celtic are checking on an ankle injury picked up by Mika Baur and whether it rules him out of Germany Under-21 duty during the break.
None of the above has been confirmed by any of the clubs involved, and every item is attributed to the outlet that reported it.
Transfer context: Paper round-up for Monday 9 November 2026, collated from Sky Sports' Paper Talk. Sources named above: The Standard, Daily Mirror, The Athletic, Daily Mail. None of these reports has been confirmed by the clubs concerned.
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