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Love to be back at home 🔴🟣 pic.twitter.com/g4Jml7XTsX</a></p>n
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) June 24, 2020</a></p></blockquote>n
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HAPPY DE GEA</strong></p>
United goalkeeper David De Gea had a better Wednesday night than he did on Friday…</p>
https://twitter.com/D_DeGea/status/1275888582553722881</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593031456,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:44 pm”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289728″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jamie-dickensonthesun-co-uk odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289728″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MATIC VIEW</strong></p>n
Nemanja Matic certainly enjoyed playing with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes tonight.</p>n
“I think it’s always good play with top players,” he said. “Not only them, we’re lucky we have top players in every position.</p>n
“So tonight I played with Bruno and Paul, I think we did well, it was good there, I’m sure in the future we can improve a lot together, and also with Scott [McTominay] and Fred, whoever plays with us; I’m happy with the team performance and the way we controlled the game.</p>n
“I think we had control during all 90 minutes, of course we knew they were going to age some dangerous counter attacks because tactically they play well.</p>n
“We analysed them very well, we treated them with respect, I’m so happy with the team performance 3-0 against a team who creates problems for every team in the Premier League.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
MATIC VIEW</strong></p>
Nemanja Matic certainly enjoyed playing with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes tonight.</p>
“I think it’s always good play with top players,” he said. “Not only them, we’re lucky we have top players in every position.</p>
“So tonight I played with Bruno and Paul, I think we did well, it was good there, I’m sure in the future we can improve a lot together, and also with Scott [McTominay] and Fred, whoever plays with us; I’m happy with the team performance and the way we controlled the game.</p>
“I think we had control during all 90 minutes, of course we knew they were going to age some dangerous counter attacks because tactically they play well.</p>
“We analysed them very well, we treated them with respect, I’m so happy with the team performance 3-0 against a team who creates problems for every team in the Premier League.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593031389,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:43 pm”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289681″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jamie-dickensonthesun-co-uk even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289681″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
</strong>OLE SPEAKS</strong></p>n
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been speaking to Sky Sports.</p>n
On match-winner Anthony Martial: “I’m very happy for him. First two he’s ready in the box. He’s ready for crosses. We’ve worked a lot with Anto on his movement, and being patient in there [the box], because he’s a quality player who can drop out of the box and get some touches.”</p>n
On Paul Pogba’s first start of Project Restart: “He’s quality out there. He settled us. Good decision making, good passing. Hard to take the ball off him. I’m very pleased we can get more minutes into him and let’s see what we do in the weeks coming.” </p>n”,”raw”:”
OLE SPEAKS</strong></strong></p>
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been speaking to Sky Sports.</p>
On match-winner Anthony Martial: “I’m very happy for him. First two he’s ready in the box. He’s ready for crosses. We’ve worked a lot with Anto on his movement, and being patient in there [the box], because he’s a quality player who can drop out of the box and get some touches.”</p>
On Paul Pogba’s first start of Project Restart: “He’s quality out there. He settled us. Good decision making, good passing. Hard to take the ball off him. I’m very pleased we can get more minutes into him and let’s see what we do in the weeks coming.” </p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593031379,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:04 pm”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289639″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jamie-dickensonthesun-co-uk odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289639″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
CLASS ACT</strong></p>n
Graeme Souness has given us his thoughts on hat-trick hero Anthony Martial’s display tonight.</p>n
“He’s class, we know he’s class,” Souness said on Sky Sports. “He’s got everything to be a top, top player. If he could just have the same enthusiasm as Marcus Rashford.</p>n
“There’s no doubt that Martial is a top player but he seems to hide it. Sometimes he doesn’t seem interested, but he was tonight.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
CLASS ACT</strong></p>
Graeme Souness has given us his thoughts on hat-trick hero Anthony Martial’s display tonight.</p>
“He’s class, we know he’s class,” Souness said on Sky Sports. “He’s got everything to be a top, top player. If he could just have the same enthusiasm as Marcus Rashford.</p>
“There’s no doubt that Martial is a top player but he seems to hide it. Sometimes he doesn’t seem interested, but he was tonight.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593027075,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:31 pm”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289599″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289599″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
Anthony Martial – 10</strong></p>n
Martial is known for his pace and trickery but the young Frenchman showed he still has an eye for goal in an United shirt as he shrugged off any lockdown stiffness to take home the match ball.</p>n
After scoring his first, he added his second just before the stroke of half time with another emphatic finish from similar circumstances before rounding off a perfect performance with a cheeky chipped finish in the 74th minute.</p>n
Faultless in every department and his best performance in an United shirt.</p>n”,”raw”:”
Anthony Martial – 10</strong></p>
Martial is known for his pace and trickery but the young Frenchman showed he still has an eye for goal in an United shirt as he shrugged off any lockdown stiffness to take home the match ball.</p>
After scoring his first, he added his second just before the stroke of half time with another emphatic finish from similar circumstances before rounding off a perfect performance with a cheeky chipped finish in the 74th minute.</p>
Faultless in every department and his best performance in an United shirt.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593025451,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:04 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289598″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289598″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
Bruno Fernandes – 8</strong></p>n
Fernandes is yet to lose in a United shirt and after tonight’s performance you can see why.</p>n
He was in everything good for United from the off as he proved to be the puppeteer in United’s midfield as he kept them ticking with his acute passing ability or fancy flicks which caught Sheffield’s defence off guard.</p>n</p>n
Mason Greenwood – 4</strong></p>n
With Martial taking up the sole striking position, Greenwood saw himself shifted out to an isolated left-hand side which left him with few touches before being substituted in the second half.</p>n</p>n
Marcus Rashford – 8</strong></p>n
The 22-year-old proved to be a true trailblazer off the pitch during lockdown but tonight he reminded everyone he is still on the pitch too.</p>n
It was business as usual for the young striker from the off who fizzed a hopeful ball across the six-yard box for Martial’s opener in the 6th minute before teeing him up for his hat trick in the second half.</p>n
He should have got himself on the scoresheet when Martial repaid the favour in the first half with an unselfish ball across the face of goal but his scuffed left footed effort trickled wide of an open goal.</p>n”,”raw”:”
Bruno Fernandes – 8</strong></p>
Fernandes is yet to lose in a United shirt and after tonight’s performance you can see why.</p>
He was in everything good for United from the off as he proved to be the puppeteer in United’s midfield as he kept them ticking with his acute passing ability or fancy flicks which caught Sheffield’s defence off guard.</p>
</p>
Mason Greenwood – 4</strong></p>
With Martial taking up the sole striking position, Greenwood saw himself shifted out to an isolated left-hand side which left him with few touches before being substituted in the second half.</p>
</p>
Marcus Rashford – 8</strong></p>
The 22-year-old proved to be a true trailblazer off the pitch during lockdown but tonight he reminded everyone he is still on the pitch too.</p>
It was business as usual for the young striker from the off who fizzed a hopeful ball across the six-yard box for Martial’s opener in the 6th minute before teeing him up for his hat trick in the second half.</p>
He should have got himself on the scoresheet when Martial repaid the favour in the first half with an unselfish ball across the face of goal but his scuffed left footed effort trickled wide of an open goal.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593025441,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:04 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289597″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289597″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
Luke Shaw – 6</strong></p>n
A lively presence down United’s left side throughout as he completed the full 90 minutes.</p>n
Should have got himself an assist late in the second-half but Ighalo’s first touch robbed him of that feat.</p>n</p>n
Nemanaja Matic – 6</strong></p>n
Solid for 90 minutes and stood up the few times Sheffield United encroached into United’s final third.</p>n
His presence provided balance to United’s midfield and he could prove to be the final piece in the puzzle if the relationship between the Frenchman and Fernandes prospers.</p>n</p>n
Paul Pogba – 6</strong></p>n
Deployed in a more deeper role alongside Matic, Pogba was unable to unleash the flair which saw him make an impact off the bench against Tottenham.</p>n
Albeit, the two goal cushion in the first half allowed him to push forward in the second half and produce a tidy performance in his first start since September.</p>n”,”raw”:”
Luke Shaw – 6</strong></p>
A lively presence down United’s left side throughout as he completed the full 90 minutes.</p>
Should have got himself an assist late in the second-half but Ighalo’s first touch robbed him of that feat.</p>
</p>
Nemanaja Matic – 6</strong></p>
Solid for 90 minutes and stood up the few times Sheffield United encroached into United’s final third.</p>
His presence provided balance to United’s midfield and he could prove to be the final piece in the puzzle if the relationship between the Frenchman and Fernandes prospers.</p>
</p>
Paul Pogba – 6</strong></p>
Deployed in a more deeper role alongside Matic, Pogba was unable to unleash the flair which saw him make an impact off the bench against Tottenham.</p>
Albeit, the two goal cushion in the first half allowed him to push forward in the second half and produce a tidy performance in his first start since September.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593025428,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:03 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289595″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289595″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
David De Gea – 5</strong></p>n
After making the headlines with another gaffe last week, this game proved to be perfect for the Spaniard.</p>n
Sheffield United’s failure to register a shot on target meant he was unable to live up to Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s claim that he is still the best in the world but I am sure De Gea will not be losing sleep over it.</p>n</p>n
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7</strong></p>n
With little threat down Sheffield’s left-hand side the young full back was able to shelf his defending capabilities and concentrate on mastering his final-third delivery and it paid off in the 44th minute when he set up Martial’s second.</p>n</p>n
Victor Lindelöf – 6</strong></p>n
After recovering from a niggle against Spurs, the Swedish international slotted back into United’s defence seamlessly. </p>n</p>n
Harry Maguire – 6</strong></p>n
After looking off the pace against Tottenham on Friday, he was back to his former self with a cool, calm and assured performance on the ball.</p>n
He was denied United’s second when referee Anthony Taylor ruled out his headed effort in the first half after he was found guilty of pushing Phil Jagielka in the build-up.</p>n”,”raw”:”
David De Gea – 5</strong></p>
After making the headlines with another gaffe last week, this game proved to be perfect for the Spaniard.</p>
Sheffield United’s failure to register a shot on target meant he was unable to live up to Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s claim that he is still the best in the world but I am sure De Gea will not be losing sleep over it.</p>
</p>
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7</strong></p>
With little threat down Sheffield’s left-hand side the young full back was able to shelf his defending capabilities and concentrate on mastering his final-third delivery and it paid off in the 44th minute when he set up Martial’s second.</p>
</p>
Victor Lindelöf – 6</strong></p>
After recovering from a niggle against Spurs, the Swedish international slotted back into United’s defence seamlessly. </p>
</p>
Harry Maguire – 6</strong></p>
After looking off the pace against Tottenham on Friday, he was back to his former self with a cool, calm and assured performance on the ball.</p>
He was denied United’s second when referee Anthony Taylor ruled out his headed effort in the first half after he was found guilty of pushing Phil Jagielka in the build-up.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593025410,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:03 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289594″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289594″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
</strong>REDS RATINGS</strong></p>n
Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sheffield United in their first game at Old Trafford since the Premier League restart.</p>n
Despite Sheffield United starting on the front foot Anthony Martial opened the scoring for the hosts on six minutes after Marcus Rashford put it on a plate for him to finish inside the six-yard box.</p>n
The Frenchman then secured his first senior hat-trick with goals either side of the break to seal all three points and give Dean Henderson’s replacement, Simon Moore, a night to forget on only his second Premier League start.</p>n
The victory pushes United’s unbeaten streak to 13 matches and keeps them in contention of achieving that all-important Champions League spot.</p>n
Here Sun Sport’s Frankie Christou outlines his player ratings for the Manchester United stars…</p>n”,”raw”:”
REDS RATINGS</strong></strong></p>
Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sheffield United in their first game at Old Trafford since the Premier League restart.</p>
Despite Sheffield United starting on the front foot Anthony Martial opened the scoring for the hosts on six minutes after Marcus Rashford put it on a plate for him to finish inside the six-yard box.</p>
The Frenchman then secured his first senior hat-trick with goals either side of the break to seal all three points and give Dean Henderson’s replacement, Simon Moore, a night to forget on only his second Premier League start.</p>
The victory pushes United’s unbeaten streak to 13 matches and keeps them in contention of achieving that all-important Champions League spot.</p>
Here Sun Sport’s Frankie Christou outlines his player ratings for the Manchester United stars…</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593025365,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:02 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289593″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289593″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
STAT ATTACK</strong></p>n</p>n
Full-time stats from Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Sheffield United.</p>n</p>n
</p>n”,”raw”:”
STAT ATTACK</strong></p>
</p>
Full-time stats from Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Sheffield United.</p>
</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593025195,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:59 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289591″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289591″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
…</strong></p>n</p>n
As yet, potential and prizes are a long way from sharing the same bed. </p>n</p>n
And – as we saw at times against the Blades – there is still much work to be done in other areas, not least defence, before Old Trafford can even think of adding to their 20-title collection. </p>n</p>n
But after some of the dross they’ve witnessed in the post-Fergie era, United fans can dare to dream again. </p>n</p>n
No wonder most of the mug shots on that 40,000-strong mural at Old Trafford had smiles as broad as the Ship Canal.</p>n”,”raw”:”
…</strong></p>
</p>
As yet, potential and prizes are a long way from sharing the same bed. </p>
</p>
And – as we saw at times against the Blades – there is still much work to be done in other areas, not least defence, before Old Trafford can even think of adding to their 20-title collection. </p>
</p>
But after some of the dross they’ve witnessed in the post-Fergie era, United fans can dare to dream again. </p>
</p>
No wonder most of the mug shots on that 40,000-strong mural at Old Trafford had smiles as broad as the Ship Canal.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593025107,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:58 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289590″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289590″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
… </strong></p>n</p>n
Now he has it. </p>n</p>n
Behind him against the Blades was Pogba, on his day as gifted as there is, yet for so long without a partner to share the midfield governance. Now he has it. </p>n</p>n
To think there were some pompous, self-important chin-strokers convinced these two couldn’t play together. </p>n</p>n
And up top there is now an attacking triumvirate which is looking more and more potent by the week. </p>n</p>n
Of course there is a long, long way to go before Rashford, Martial and Greenwood come even remotely close to the Three Amigos of 2008 in terms of achievement. </p>n</p>n
Who knows, ultimately it may never happen…</p>n”,”raw”:”
… </strong></p>
</p>
Now he has it. </p>
</p>
Behind him against the Blades was Pogba, on his day as gifted as there is, yet for so long without a partner to share the midfield governance. Now he has it. </p>
</p>
To think there were some pompous, self-important chin-strokers convinced these two couldn’t play together. </p>
</p>
And up top there is now an attacking triumvirate which is looking more and more potent by the week. </p>
</p>
Of course there is a long, long way to go before Rashford, Martial and Greenwood come even remotely close to the Three Amigos of 2008 in terms of achievement. </p>
</p>
Who knows, ultimately it may never happen…</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593025092,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:58 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289586″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289586″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
…</strong></p>n</p>n
There hasn’t been a great deal for United fans to get worked up about in the six years since Fergie called it a day. </p>n</p>n
Yes, there have been flashes, and there have still been trophies but for a club once so dominant they could have been hauled in front of the monopolies commission, not enough. </p>n</p>n
Now, though, there is genuine hope on the horizon. Genuine belief they can challenge. </p>n</p>n
More to the point, there is excitement – a pre-requisite at Old Trafford. </p>n</p>n
Not even Ronaldo became a hero quite so immediately as Fernandes, already a cult figure to fans and still to taste defeat since his January arrival. </p>n</p>n
He pulls the strings and calls the shots, but just needs the options ahead of him to turn that rapid eye for a gap into goals…</p>n”,”raw”:”
…</strong></p>
</p>
There hasn’t been a great deal for United fans to get worked up about in the six years since Fergie called it a day. </p>
</p>
Yes, there have been flashes, and there have still been trophies but for a club once so dominant they could have been hauled in front of the monopolies commission, not enough. </p>
</p>
Now, though, there is genuine hope on the horizon. Genuine belief they can challenge. </p>
</p>
More to the point, there is excitement – a pre-requisite at Old Trafford. </p>
</p>
Not even Ronaldo became a hero quite so immediately as Fernandes, already a cult figure to fans and still to taste defeat since his January arrival. </p>
</p>
He pulls the strings and calls the shots, but just needs the options ahead of him to turn that rapid eye for a gap into goals…</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593025039,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:57 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289585″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289585″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
</strong>SUNSPORT MATCH VERDICT</strong></p>n</p>n
Thirteen years ago Sir Alex Ferguson unleashed a Red Arrows strikeforce which fired Manchester United to glory in England and Europe. </p>n</p>n
The 2007-08 season, when Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez racked up a staggering 79 goals between them, and tortured defences from Lisbon to Liverpool. </p>n</p>n
It was an attacking trio to rival any in Fergie’s 26-year reign, even his 1999 treble winners, and certainly the current crop are footballing light years away as yet. </p>n</p>n
But when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer teamed up Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood against Sheffield United, there was a mouthwatering glimpse into the future. </p>n</p>n
And with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba providing the ammunition – plus a few well aimed shots of their own – it is a future which is suddenly looking decidedly rosy again…</p>n”,”raw”:”
SUNSPORT MATCH VERDICT</strong></strong></p>
</p>
Thirteen years ago Sir Alex Ferguson unleashed a Red Arrows strikeforce which fired Manchester United to glory in England and Europe. </p>
</p>
The 2007-08 season, when Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez racked up a staggering 79 goals between them, and tortured defences from Lisbon to Liverpool. </p>
</p>
It was an attacking trio to rival any in Fergie’s 26-year reign, even his 1999 treble winners, and certainly the current crop are footballing light years away as yet. </p>
</p>
But when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer teamed up Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood against Sheffield United, there was a mouthwatering glimpse into the future. </p>
</p>
And with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba providing the ammunition – plus a few well aimed shots of their own – it is a future which is suddenly looking decidedly rosy again…</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593024994,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:56 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289581″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289581″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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Full time at Old Trafford. pic.twitter.com/LkzQDBqMKm</a></p>n
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) June 24, 2020</a></p></blockquote>n
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That first #MUFC</a> hat-trick feeling 🔥🔥🔥@AnthonyMartial</a> pic.twitter.com/Ol2SvvrnU2</a></p>n
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 24, 2020</a></p></blockquote>n
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https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1275863863704145922?s=20 </p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593024855,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:54 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289578″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289578″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FULL-TIME!</strong></p>n”,”raw”:”
FULL-TIME!</strong></p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593024837,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:53 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289577″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289577″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MAN UTD 3 – 0 SHEFFIELD UTD</strong></p>n</p>n
90+2. Hardly surprising but Gary Neville has awarded Anthony Martial the man-of-the-match award.</p>n</p>n
A truly classy performance from the Frenchman.</p>n”,”raw”:”
MAN UTD 3 – 0 SHEFFIELD UTD</strong></p>
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90+2. Hardly surprising but Gary Neville has awarded Anthony Martial the man-of-the-match award.</p>
</p>
A truly classy performance from the Frenchman.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593024827,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:53 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289573″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289573″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
THREE MINUTES STOPPAGE TIME!</strong></p>n”,”raw”:”
THREE MINUTES STOPPAGE TIME!</strong></p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593024692,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:51 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289572″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289572″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MAN UTD 3 – 0 SHEFFIELD UTD</strong></p>n</p>n
88. United just stroking it about in the closing stages and it’s been a consummate performance from the Red Devils.</p>n</p>n
Worrying times for Chris Wilder.</p>n</p>n
This is only the second time this season they have lost back-to-back matches. </p>n”,”raw”:”
MAN UTD 3 – 0 SHEFFIELD UTD</strong></p>
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88. United just stroking it about in the closing stages and it’s been a consummate performance from the Red Devils.</p>
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Worrying times for Chris Wilder.</p>
</p>
This is only the second time this season they have lost back-to-back matches. </p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593024683,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:51 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289570″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289570″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
</strong>Anthony Martial on the bench at Old Trafford after his first senior hat-trick…</strong></p>n
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Anthony Martial on the bench at Old Trafford after his first senior hat-trick…</strong></strong></p>
https://media.giphy.com/media/nFFguNjdeotwc/giphy.gif</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593024566,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:49 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289562″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289562″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MAN UTD 3 – 0 SHEFFIELD UTD</strong></p>n</p>n
83. United still probing despite being 3-0 up.</p>n</p>n
Ighalo makes his way into the side of the penalty area but the ball is smothered by Moore at his feet.</p>n”,”raw”:”
MAN UTD 3 – 0 SHEFFIELD UTD</strong></p>
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83. United still probing despite being 3-0 up.</p>
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Ighalo makes his way into the side of the penalty area but the ball is smothered by Moore at his feet.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593024330,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:45 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”289557″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11931636″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-289557″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
</strong>MAN UTD 3 – 0 SHEFFIELD UTD</strong></p>n
78. SUBS – MAN UTD!</p>n
OFF</strong></p>n
Pogba</p>n
Martial</p>n
Rashford</p>n
Greenwood</p>n
Fernandes</p>n
ON </strong></p>n
Ighalo </p>n
Mata</p>n
James</p>n
McTominay </p>n
Pereira</p>n”,”raw”:”
MAN UTD 3 – 0 SHEFFIELD UTD</strong></strong></p>
78. SUBS – MAN UTD!</p>
OFF</strong></p>
Pogba</p>
Martial</p>
Rashford</p>
Greenwood</p>
Fernandes</p>
ON </strong></p>
Ighalo </p>
Mata</p>
James</p>
McTominay </p>
Pereira</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593024063,”date_formatted”:”24th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:41 pm”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}}]},”pageMeta”:{“activeCarouselIndex”:0,”articleId”:11931636,”articleMountId”:”main-content”,”section”:{“slug”:”football”,”id”:339,”sectionName”:”sport/football/premierleague”,”type”:”customiserV1″,”theme”:”theme-football”},”spotId”:”sp_5v3VPY0c”,”pushlyKey”:”KtL4100XTLLEgUtYDKtO1stRdc1XNxnLUb5i”,”commentsAllowed”:true,”pageType”:”article”,”isSection”:false,”pageTags”:[“Sport Live Blogs”,”Manchester United”,”Sheffield United”],”renderedArticleId”:11931636,”sharingEnabled”:true,”socialHeadline”:”Man Utd vs Sheffield United LIVE: Follow all the latest updates from Old Trafford”,”socialSharingServices”:[“twitter”,”facebook”],”urlAbsolute”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11931636/man-utd-sheffield-utd-live-stream-free-score-tv-channel-watch-premier-league-online/”,”cssManifest”:{“adsDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/adsDesktop.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”adsMobile.css”:”/assets/client/adsMobile.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”article.css”:”/assets/client/article.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”articleSocial.css”:”/assets/client/articleSocial.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”boxout.css”:”/assets/client/boxout.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”brightcoveDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveDesktop.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”brightcoveMobile.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveMobile.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”comments.css”:”/assets/client/comments.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”core.css”:”/assets/client/core.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”coreMobile.css”:”/assets/client/coreMobile.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”customiser.css”:”/assets/client/customiser.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”liveblog.css”:”/assets/client/liveblog.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”oembed.css”:”/assets/client/oembed.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”opta.css”:”/assets/client/opta.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”page-404.css”:”/assets/client/page-404.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”pagination.css”:”/assets/client/pagination.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”rails.css”:”/assets/client/rails.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”,”section.css”:”/assets/client/section.2c76435c2543b3f50699.1.css”},”cssBundles”:[{“src”:”article.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”articleSocial.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”liveblog.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”adsDesktop.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”comments.css”,”lazy”:true},{“src”:”opta.css”,”lazy”:false}],”siteContext”:{“site”:”sun”,”lang”:”en-gb”,”articleDateFormat”:”D MMM YYYY,H:mm”,”timezone”:”Europe/London”,”sourcepoint”:{“enabled”:true,”accountId”:”259″,”siteId”:”5048″,”mmsDomain”:”https://cmp.thesun.co.uk”,”privacyManagerId”:”5d9f9b096ea62d2769efe589″},”isProd”:true},”site”:”sun”,”isProd”:true},”siteLinks”:{“help”:”https://help.thesun.co.uk”,”login”:”https://login.thesun.co.uk”,”profile”:”https://home.thesun.co.uk”},”articleTeaser”:[{“content”:{“kicker”:”GOT THE BOOT”,”headline”:”Burnley fan SACKED by engineering firm over White Lives Matter banner”,”lead”:”THE Burnley fan behind the ‘White Lives Matter’ banner has been sacked from his job. 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