
Carrick backs Bruno Fernandes as Man Utd face Villa with pressure mounting
Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes' commitment is undoubted and the captain is as good as ever, as United prepare to face Aston Villa knowing a loss could leave them in
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Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes' commitment is undoubted and the captain is as good as ever, as United prepare to face Aston Villa knowing a loss could leave them in

Chesterfield withstood a Yeovil Town comeback before a late winner sealed a 4-3 FA Cup first-round victory.

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Port Vale, last season's quarter-finalists, beat National League side Scunthorpe United at Vale Park to reach the FA Cup second round.

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