Howe is under consideration at United, but fan hostility and boardroom doubt may shape the next move.
Carrick stays, Fernandes resets, and United seek relief before Chelsea after a tense week.
Arsenal’s injury list is growing before Liverpool, with Rice, Saka, Saliba and others in doubt.
Arteta’s response to Dowman reflected his wider demand for emotional control under pressure.
Arsenal’s exit leaves Liverpool and Chelsea with a clearer path in the Carabao Cup this season.
Chelsea must manage without João Pedro after Alonso said the forward will miss several weeks.
Palmer serves his ban in the Carabao Cup, so Chelsea avoid a Premier League absence for him.
Martínez has outlined a recovery that could keep him out for several Chelsea matches this autumn.
Chelsea are waiting on scan results after Emiliano Martínez was stretchered off with a head injury against Everton.
Arteta backs Dowman’s rise after Messi-linked praise, with Arsenal managing the teenager carefully.
