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    Man Utd 2 Brentford 1: Hojlund and Garnacho stage comeback to ease Ten Hag pressure after controversial Pinnock goal

    MANCHESTER UNITED turned fury over Brentford’s opener into a storming comeback win.Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund fired excellent goals after Ethan Pinnock headed the Bees in front amid first-half stoppage time.Rasmus Hojlund leads celebrations after his Man Utd comeback winnerCredit: ReutersHojlund lifted United’s second classy goal of the second periodCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho angled the Red Devils levelCredit: AFPPinnock struck after ref Samuel Barrott forced United defender Matthijs de Ligt off the pitch when defending a corner due to a bleeding head injury.But the Red Devils used their rage to good effect after the break.Garnacho soon slotted a brilliant equaliser.And Hojlund deftly clipped the home side in front midway through the second period.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThat underlined the way United had transformed the contest after the break, with Garnacho influential.Ethan Pinnock nodded a controversial opener for BrentfordCredit: ReutersFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSErik ten Hag slams reports he’s set to be sacked as ‘fairytales’ but admits Man Utd ‘have a mountain to climb’ More

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    Man Utd touchline MELTDOWN as De Ligt boots ball and Van Nistelrooy screams at official after Brentford controversy

    MANCHESTER UNITED’s bench went into total meltdown after Brentford’s controversial first-half opener.The Bees opened the scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time through Ethan Pinnock after a corner-kick that saw United defending while a man down at Old Trafford.Man Utd’s bench exploded after Brentford’s controversial openerCredit: XMatthijs de Ligt kicked a ball away in anger at Old TraffordMan Utd assistant boss Ruud van Nistelrooy lashed out at the fourth officialCredit: XThat is because a bloodied Matthijs de Ligt was ordered to leave the pitch by referee Samuel Barrott as his head was busted open after a collision earlier in the match.De Ligt, 25, had first gone off for medical attention due to a gash to his head on the brink of first-half stoppage time.It appeared the Red Devils tried to patch the centre-back up three times.But the Netherlands international still appeared to be bleeding when he returned four minutes later.Read More on Man UtdAnd the ex-Bayern Munich star was promptly told to leave the pitch for more treatment.That was when Brentford scored, leading to an explosive reaction on the United bench.An enraged De Ligt kicked a ball away as he vented his frustrations at the late goal.And United assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy lashed out at the fourth official presumably for allowing the set-piece to go ahead while one of his defenders was receiving treatment for a head injury.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUnited manager Erik ten Hag was also shown a yellow card for his protests.However, the hosts fought back just two minutes into the second half as they equalised with Alejandro Garnacho.Erik ten Hag slams reports he’s set to be sacked as ‘fairytales’ but admits Man Utd ‘have a mountain to climb’ And Rasmus Hojlund turned the game on it head on 62 minutes to restore confidence at the Theatre of Dreams.Man Utd ace De Ligt was ordered to leave the pitch after he was busted openCredit: EPAMan Utd conceded a late goal by Brentford while defending with 10 menMan Utd boss Erik ten Hag was booked for protestingCredit: Getty More

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    Man Utd star Rasmus Hojlund slammed as ‘rubbish’ and ‘poor’ by Ben Foster for injuring team-mate in training

    MANCHESTER UNITED ace Rasmus Hojlund was dubbed “rubbish” and “poor” by ex-England goalkeeper Ben Foster after breaking a team-mate’s tooth during training.The incident took place last summer before Euro 2024 when Hojlund, 21, linked up with Denmark to prepare for the tournament in Germany.Man Utd ace Rasmus Hojlund knocked a team-mate’s tooth out during trainingCredit: GettyLeicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen was injured by Hojlund during training with DenmarkCredit: RexEx-Man Utd keeper Ben Foster branded Hojlund ‘rubbish’ and ‘poor’ after the incidentCredit: AlamyThe Danish national team organised an “optional” set-piece training that would see them working on corner-kicks with Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, 24, between the sticks.A cross was whipped in from the corner and Hermansen was set to pick the ball up in the air.However, Hojlund got a little overzealous as he went for the ball with full force and accidentally elbowed the keeper in the mouth.That led to the Leicester ace losing a tooth just before the European Championship.Read More on Man UtdHermansen discussed the incident in Foster’s Fozcast podcast: “You know as a goalkeeper sometimes when you have set-piece practice. It’s like, ‘Are we going 100 per cent? Are we just a bit easy?'”So we were with the national team just before the Euros, it was optional training, you could come in and train if you want. “So let’s do some corners. I go: ‘Keepers!’ And he just comes in with everything, elbow straight to my tooth.”Foster, 41, was not at all impressed with Hojlund after hearing the story and didn’t hold back on his assessment as he insisted the striker should have “taken it easy” considering it was just a training session.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe ex-United goalkeeper responded: “Cheers Rasmus, appreciate that. That’s rubbish that. I’m not having that, it’s poor.”When you’re doing it in a bit of practice set-piece thing, you’ve got to take it easy. You can’t go full blooded like that.”Rasmus Hojlund hailed for opening up on acne issue as Man Utd striker shows before and after pics after laser treatmentHowever, Hermansen defended Hojlund and insisted he is a real “professional”.The Danish shot stopper replied: “He is that kind of guy and I love that about him.”He’s giving everything, always. He’s just got an exceptional way of being a professional.” More

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    Major controversy as Man Utd concede after bloodied Matthijs de Ligt is told to LEAVE pitch for treatment vs Brentford

    HUGE controversy erupted over Brentford’s opener at Manchester United.Referee Samuel Barrott made the Red Devils’ bloodied defender Matthijs de Ligt leave the pitch as he prepared to defend a corner – from which Ethan Pinnock headed the Bees in front.Matthijs de Ligt needed extensive treatment for this injuryCredit: GettyEthan Pinnock soared high to nod Brentford in frontCredit: GettyDe Ligt needed was forced off the pitch at a crucial momentCredit: APUnited were furious, with boss Erik ten Hag shown the yellow card for his protests – but used their anger to spark a 2-1 comeback victory.De Ligt first went off for due to a head cut on the brink of first-half stoppage time.United tried to patch the centre-back up THREE TIMES.But the Dutchman still appeared to be bleeding when he returned four minutes later.READ MORE ON MAN UTDDe Ligt was promptly told to leave the pitch for more treatment.And a major row blew up when Brentford scored while the Dutchman was on the sidelines. Many United fans blasted the “joke referee” and claimed it was “yet another big decision” against their team.But plenty of supporters reckoned Barrott got it spot on – with some fans even pointing the finger at the Red Devils’ medical team.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne said: “Bandage that wound from the beginning or sub him off… Pathetic.” Another posted: “Can’t blame them, the ref can’t just send a CB out at a corner kick, unacceptable.”Erik ten Hag slams reports he’s set to be sacked as ‘fairytales’ but admits Man Utd ‘have a mountain to climb’ However, one fan had a more balanced opinion.He wrote: “It’s understandable why you can’t be on the pitch with a bleeding head, but it seems unfair to have to defend the corner with 10 men against one of the best set- piece teams in the league.”Just shows the concussion rules still need taken care of properly.”United appeared to use their frustration for good after the break, surging forward in raid after raid, with Alejandro Garnacho steering a brilliant equaliser. Rasmus Hojlund then clipped the Red Devils’ winner midway through the second period.Alejandro Garnacho brilliantly levelled for UnitedCredit: Reuters More

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    Sir Alex Ferguson looks in good spirits as he snubs Man Utd for another match after being axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe

    SIR ALEX FERGUSON was all smiles as he snubbed Manchester United’s clash with Brentford in favour of a trip down memory lane.The legendary Red Devils boss was removed from his post as a club ambassador earlier this week. Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted in the stands watching Celtic vs Aberdeen on SaturdayCredit: PAHe was removed from his multi-million-pound ambassador role at Man Utd this weekCredit: PAFergie loses out on his £2.16m-per-year pay-cheque following his surprise axe.The 82-year-old was spotted taking in Celtic’s Scottish Premiership clash with Aberdeen at Celtic Park on Saturday.Ferguson grew up in Glasgow and famously managed Aberdeen between 1978 and 1986.The ex-United boss was spotted beaming in the stands in the build-up to the game.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHis axing from his ambassadorial role is said to have been accepted amicably during a meeting with fellow execs.Ferguson is understood to be maintaining his position as a non-executive member of the board. He is also said to be welcome at any United games going forward, as has been the case since his departure as manager in 2013.Current United boss Erik ten Hag is fighting for his job following a dismal start to the season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSir Alex has been seen regularly in the stands at the Theatre of Dreams this campaign. Asked about Ferguson leaving his ambassadorial role, Ten Hag said: “Of course, it has an impact on us.Ally McCoist meets Sir Alex Ferguson in new TNT Sports show Ally’s Social Club “Sir Alex is Manchester United, he built Manchester United to where the club is now, it impacts us.”[He] wants to see a winning Manchester United.”I’m sure he’s always available for every advice, we will need him as we did in the last two and a half years.”Going into Saturday’s showdown with Brentford, Man Utd have won just two of seven league games this season. The Dutchman continued: “We have a mountain to climb. “But that is top football and sometimes you have to face challenges — sometimes it goes up, sometimes it goes down.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I am sure we will make it a success as we did the last two seasons.”We are in a direction, underneath I see good things.” More

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    Richarlison gets instantly KO’d as unlucky Tottenham star rushes to get involved in brawl with West Ham ace Kudus

    RICHARLISON instantly found himself in the thick of the action as he returned from injury on Saturday afternoon.The Brazilian, 27, rose from the bench to replace Dominic Solanke in the 81st minute of Tottenham’s clash with West Ham.Richarlison took a sore one from Mohammed KudusCredit: RexThe Brazilian was sent flying by the GhanaianCredit: ReutersRicharlison, 27, ended up down in a heap alongside Micky van de VenCredit: ReutersHis last appearance had come in his side’s 4-0 win over Everton on August 24, having subsequently suffered with a calf issue.Moments after the forward’s introduction, his team-mate Micky van de Ven found himself in an altercation with Mohammed Kudus.Having taken exception to the Ghanaian’s challenge, Van de Ven confronted the West Ham star.Kudus quickly lost his cool, striking the Dutchman in the face.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSeeing his team-mate go down, Richarlison instantly rushed over to get involved.As he reached Kudus, however, the Hammers winger turned round, inadvertently – and brutally – catching his opponent in the face.Richarlison was knocked to the ground, lying in a heap next to Van de Ven.Kudus’ meltdown wasn’t over, as he went on to strike Pape Matar Sarr in the face too.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRicharlison was making his return from injuryCredit: RexKudus, 24, was sent off following a VAR checkCredit: GettyIncredibly, referee Andy Madley initially only showed Kudus a yellow card, while also booking Van de Ven.But following a VAR check, the 24-year-old Hammers winger was given his marching orders.TNT Sports host Becky Ives leaps off Tottenham Hotspur Stadium roof on live TV as she screams ‘to dare is to do’In the first-half, Kudus had given West Ham the lead in the London derby.The Hammers star swept Jarrod Bowen’s 18th-minute centre beyond Guglielmo Vicario to spark pandemonium among the visiting fans.In-form Dejan Kulusevski levelled for Spurs on 36 minutes, before a seven-minute blitz prior to the hour mark saw Ange Postecoglou’s side take a commanding lead.Yves Bissouma gave Tottenham the lead on 52 minutes, before Alphonse Areola inadvertently turned in Son Heung-min’s shot for a third.The South Korean then marked his return from injury with a goal of his own, beating Jean-Clair Todibo before rifling past Areola.Tottenham nearly made it five following Kudus’ red card, but in the end settled for a dominant 4-1 victory over their London rivals.Son Heung-min marked his return from injury with a goalCredit: Alamy More

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    Lord Alan Sugar ‘fires’ Tottenham star during West Ham clash after booting ball out of play with shocking touch

    TOTTENHAM ace Timo Werner drew the anger of Lord Alan Sugar with a massive gaffe during the Premier League clash with West Ham.Lord Sugar, 77, watched his beloved Spurs beat their London rivals 4-1 in the Premier League from the VIP section at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Lord Alan Sugar was left shaking his head after a poor touch by Tottenham ace Timo WernerAlly McCoist joked Tottenham’s former chief Lord Sugar would ‘fire’ WernerCredit: RexHowever, the North Londoners’ former chairman and part-owner wasn’t all smiles as he was left bemused by a comedic blunder by Werner, 28, in the second half.The forward kicked the ball out of play after a shocking touch and the camera panned to an unimpressed Lord Sugar who was shaking his head. Football pundit Ally McCoist saw The Apprentice boss’ reaction and joked he may have to fire the Germany international afterwards – like he did to underachieving participants of his reality show.Fans were also left laughing their socks off as they stormed social media to join in on all the fun.Read More on FootballOne fan tweeted: “Even Lord Sugar shaking his head at Werner.”Another commented: “Alan Sugar even laughed at him.”A third tagged Lord Sugar on the following tweet: “Your reaction to Timo Werner errors sums it all up.”This fan said: “Werner miscontrols it and Sugar is laughing.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd that one quipped: “Alan Sugar shakes his head in the VIP area as Werner gives up the ball.”However, Lord Sugar probably left the Tottenham ground content after a big win over West Ham, despite the Hammers picking up the lead after just 18 minutes through Mohammed Kudus.Tom Barclay on how Werner could be a good signing for SpursHowever, Ange Postecoglou’s side fought back just shortly after as they equalised with Dejan Kulusevski.The hosts turned the game on its head in the second half with Yves Bissouma on 52 minutes before adding some distance with Alphonse Areola’s own-goal just three minutes later.And Son Heung-min sealed the three points on the hour to add more misery to Julen Lopetegui’s turbulent start to life in charge of West Ham.To make matters worse, the struggling boss will be without Mohammed Kudus for three matches after his part in a wild brawl late in the game. More

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    Ipswich vs Everton DELAYED as chaos before kick-off sees fans struggle to get in Portman Road

    IPSWICH TOWN’S clash with Everton was delayed by 15 minutes after chaos outside the stadium.The Premier League clash at Portman Road was due to kick off at 3pm prior to the mayhem.Ipswich’s home game with Everton was pushed back to 3.15pmCredit: AlamyFans were hit with turnstile issues at Portman RoadCredit: PALong queues snaked out of the stadium moments before the scheduled 3pm startCredit: GettyKieran McKenna’s men were looking for their first top-flight win of the season as the Toffees visit East Anglia.But an issue with the turnstiles meant fans were forced to wait a little while longer for the action to get going.Ipswich’s official X account wrote: “We are aware of an issue with the turnstiles, impacting supporters’ entry to Portman Road ahead of this afternoon’s game. “We ask for your patience as we work on a solution.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe account later clarified the game would start at 3.15pm.Ipswich were promoted back to the Premier League last season after finishing second in the Championship. It capped an incredible two years for McKenna, who secured back-to-back promotions.Ipswich are currently enjoying their first season back in the top flight since 2000-01. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Tractor Boys have put in several strong performances this term, drawing four of their opening seven matches.But they were humbled 4-1 last time out at West Ham before the international break. Kalvin Phillips completes Ipswich loan transfer as Premier League newbies announce two signings in less than an hourIpswich made drastic changes over the summer to get Portman Road Premier League ready.Chairman Mark Ashton showed off a number of key transformations such as the refurbishment of the referees’ changing rooms.Five new media suites were built for broadcasters, with the home dressing rooms also renovated. A full VAR programme has also being installed, while their broadcast operation is being increased from a “five or six camera feed” to a “46 or 47 camera feed”. More