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    Man Utd face Liverpool and Erik ten Hag must solve several tactical problems if he is to reboot his faltering regime

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    A FEW funny pundits are calling this an early relegation six-pointer. Others are wondering if Erik Ten Hag might end up being Erik Ten Weeks. 
    Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen during the 4-0 humiliation at BrentfordCredit: Reuters
    Erik ten Hag takes on Jurgen Klopp at Old Trafford on MondayCredit: Getty
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    But surely there is no way United can try and play the same way again against Liverpool – as they did in the 4-0 thrashing at Brentford?
    If anyone were to have told you that after two league games Manchester United and Liverpool would be sitting on just two points combined then you would have thought that they were crazy. 
    Both teams, after all, had enjoyed a relatively successful pre-season and there was a sense of optimism around both.
    That optimism has faded notably although it is fair to say that Liverpool are in a far stronger position at the moment than Man United. 
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    Liverpool have started with draws away to Fulham and at home to Crystal Palace but they have shown enough to suggest that they should soon click back into form. 
    The mood around United is less positive by far.
    Defeats to Brighton and Brentford may have been excused in isolation – both have after all proven themselves to be smart and capable opponents – but the manner of the defeats in both matches have shown real cause for concern. 
    Add a topping of random, scattergun transfer approaches and you really get the sense that United are all over the place both on and off the pitch.
    Under their new coach Ten Hag, United are without doubt undergoing a period of transition with the Dutch coach looking to implement a very specific tactical style at Old Trafford. 
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    Christian Eriksen was give a tough time at Brentford
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    So far this style has had clear issues with both Brighton and Brentford pressing high aggressively and hitting United when they have tried to play out from the back.
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    United go into this match on Monday night against one of the most ruthless and efficient pressing sides in Europe. 
    If Ten Hag chooses to continue installing his tactical principles in the squad for this game then we will see a fascinating tactical match unfold.
    We look at this in more detail – plus two other key tactical areas that we feel can help United feel a bit better about themselves come the final whistle.
    Will United continue to play out from the back?
    Playing out from the back is not something that you can easily escape from in football today. 
    Teams at all levels are taking more risks in looking to play through the thirds of the pitch as opposed to just looking to play long to escape the opposition press or get the ball safely away from their own goal.
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    The build up to the second Brentford goal. De Gea is in possession and Brentford apply the high press. With Ivan Toney bending his press to cut off the pass to Maguire the only option for De Gea is to go forward to Eriksen. Instead of passing the the safe side of Eriksen, however, the pass is played straight and into trouble.
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    This, in part at least, explains the rise of goalkeepers who are expected to be able to play with their feet and not just their hands – and this is where one of United’s most glaring weaknesses comes in – their Spanish international goalkeeper David de Gea.
    While De Gea remains an outstanding shot-stopper with top-tier reflexes (most of the time) he is not at all comfortable with the ball at his feet. 
    We have seen this clearly in the two games so far this season as United persist with their desire to play out from the back. 
    While De Gea is capable of short connecting passes to his centre-backs he is not quick enough to see the passing options to go out to his fullbacks or even into the midfield. 
    The second goal against Brentford last weekend was a case in point. De Gea could have played a clipped pass out wide but instead, he tried to force the pass through the centre and into the feet of Christian Eriksen. 
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    If that pass was angled slightly to the left side then Eriksen could have escaped the pressure but the pass was straight and Eriksen lost the ball, getting yet another assist for the Bees.
    Playing out from the back and through De Gea will play straight into the hands of Liverpool in this game. 
    With Darwin Nunez suspended it is likely that we will see Roberto Firmino return from injury to lead the line for Liverpool. 
    While Firmino is less dynamic than the Uruguayan forward he is arguably more intelligent in terms of his pressing and work against the ball.
    Fabinho bossed the midfield against Palace
    This time we see De Gea playing out from the back against Brighton. He again chooses the straight pass to a midfielder, to Fred this time, and as Fred looks to escape pressure he gives the ball away
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    There is no doubt that Liverpool will look to apply consistent pressure to the United build-up. 
    We are likely to see the front three for Liverpool position themselves in a relatively narrow shape with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah joining Firmino and the Liverpool midfield will look to go man-to-man behind the press.
    One of the most fascinating aspects of this match will be how United manage to play through Liverpool’s press. 
    Will Ten Hag stick to his desire to play this way or will United be more direct in their approach to the game?
    United can exploit Liverpool on the counterattack
    In both of their matches so far this season, Liverpool have been the more dominant side but in both matches they have been vulnerable to quick transitions from the opposition.
    An important part of the Liverpool game model under Jurgen Klopp is their use of the fullbacks as they attack. 
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    In the match against Crystal Palace it is fair to say that Liverpool dominated possession. Given that they dominated the game their fullbacks were consistently high and in the opposition half. This means that when Palace were able to play forward quickly enough there were spaces that they could exploit in the Liverpool defensive line
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    On the left side, we typically see Andy Robertson providing consistent width as he looks to attack and get the ball into the opposition area. 
    On the right side the picture is slightly different as Trent Alexander-Arnold prefers to operate more inside and in the channels as an important part of the Liverpool attack.
    The fact that Liverpool push their fullbacks high in almost every attack means that there will be space that can be exploited by United in transition. 
    So far this Premier League season we have seen United line up with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho in the wide attacking positions. 
    Both players are dynamic attacking threats when they are on form. They are not, however, very good when it comes to pressing or filling gaps defensively. 
    Here, in the match against Fulham we see Liverpool again caught high in transition. The two central defenders for Liverpool are isolated centrally and there is space to attack them down the outside
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    United would likely be better advised to play a slightly more vertical and direct game in order to release the likes of Sancho and Rashford wide behind the Liverpool fullbacks as often as possible. 
    You know, just like the days where they were accused of being negative and only playing counterattacking (yet effective) football.
    If United are able to play more direct passes in transition then they will be able to turn Liverpool around and effectively control more of the match. 
    If they attack in the wide spaces consistently then we may see the Liverpool fullbacks, or even their deepest midfield player, start to sit deeper and this would release some of the pressure on the United defence.
    United need to find a way to stop Liverpool in possession
    Erik ten Hag has also been clear that he wants his United team to develop into a team that not only plays out from the back but that applies pressure to the opposition. 
    Let’s not forget though that the previous United boss, Ralf Ragnick, also wanted them to become pressing monsters. 
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    Here we see the danger that Alexander-Arnold poses in possession. As Liverpool are building out from the back the right-back rotates into the channel as the central midfielder drops out and creates space.

    He quickly realised that the players at his disposal were not capable of (or interested in) playing that way and dropped his intentions to press high.
    So far we have seen United caught in the middle of trying to press high and dropping back into a more compact block. 
    While the likes of Bruno Fernandes, playing as the ‘10’, will press aggressively he tends to do so when isolated and not properly supported by his teammates.
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    If United do not effectively find a way to contain the Liverpool attack then it will be a long evening for the United defence. 
    When Liverpool are in possession with their central defenders or with their deepest midfielder, typically Fabinho, they will step forward and look for opportunities to break a line with a pass.
    This allows Liverpool to rotate around ahead of the ball in order to find pockets of space that they can occupy and take advantage of. 
    Another example here of the danger that Liverpool can pose when the opposition do not effectively press and contain them in the first third. As the ball is coming out of the defensive third the opposition are not pressing. With one line-breaking pass Liverpool will be in a position to attack the opposition defensive line
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    If United do not figure out a way to press more successfully and consistently or if they do not decide to drop off as a team and constrict the space that Liverpool can play into then we are likely to see Liverpool consistently find ways to play through into these pockets.
    If United do press Liverpool in possession then they will have to do so as a whole unit with support beside and behind the press. 
    Otherwise, they will be picked off and played through easily.
    What does all this mean?
    The lazy but somewhat obvious hot-take is to pick a random number above three and decide by how many goals Liverpool will win by.
    You would hope/expect/imagine that Ten Hag will have some kind of gameplan that his players are capable of sticking to that would prevent another humiliation – is anything more than that being a little ambitious?
    Even with what we’ve spoken about above, every single signal points to Liverpool winning this and getting their season properly underway.
    But the Premier League does have a habit of surprising us – though not usually where Liverpool or Man City are concerned.
    For Ten Hag, Casemiro and the others cannot arrive soon enough.
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      How difficult is it really for Glazers to sell Man Utd with owners making millions a week off New York Stock Exchange?

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      THE GLAZER family are said to be willing to offload part of their stake in Manchester United.But how does selling a football club work? Sun Business editor ASHLEY ARMSTRONG explains.
      Controversial owners Avram and Joel Grant might be reluctant to sell Man Utd, not least for financial reasonsCredit: Getty
      Man Utd have other huge problems to deal with such as manager Erik ten Hag knowing legend Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leaveCredit: Alamy
      HOW hard could it be to pull off a Red Devils’ takeover?
      Manchester United is a publicly traded company after the Glazers listed the business on the New York Stock Exchange for $2.3billion in 2012.
      In Britain, takeovers of public companies are ­relatively straightforward — a bidder makes an offer to buy all the shares that are traded and the shareholders vote in favour or not.
       In the US, companies can have two classes of shares with Class A shares not being as powerful as Class B shares.
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      The Glazers own 96.7 per cent of United’s Class B shares, which also have 67 per cent of the entire company’s voting rights.
      This means that even if all of the investors in United’s publicly traded Class A shares want a takeover, the Glazers have enough of a blocking vote with their B shares to oppose a deal.
      In addition, the Glazers also own United through a Cayman Islands vehicle, which has laws that can delay or prevent a change in ownership.
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      WHAT are the rules of the game?
      In the UK if there are takeover rumours, there are rules that state a bidder must make an offer or walk away within 28 days.
      No such thing exists in the US but Glazers’ control limits the chances of a hostile deal, so a bidder would have to make a ‘friendly’ offer and get them on side first.
      Within ten days of a takeover offer,   United would have to say whether it recommended or resisted a bid.
      HOW much could  United be sold for?
      In takeovers, bidders have to typically offer a premium to what a company is worth — the ballpark is usually 30 per cent.
      After the recent rise on the back of takeover speculation, United’s shares are trading at $2.23bn (£1.85bn) and according to its last accounts it has around £540m worth of debt.
      The total valuation adds up to around £2.65bn — stick on a normal premium and that gets you north of £3.3bn.
      What is more unpredictable is ego in dealmaking — how much extra will the Glazers want to feel like they’ve done a good deal and not lost money or face?
      That’s why a valuation of around £4bn has been touted although the Glazers might want as much as £5bn.
      WHAT about United’s debt?
      This has been a sore point for fans, with more spent on interest payments at one point than in the transfer market.
      But a takeover should mean that the club’s debts would be reworked.
      The problem is that interest rates are rising at the moment, which means raising takeover financing through loans and bonds is trickier and more expensive.
      HOW could a deal be done?
      The names in the frame so far all have deep pockets.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is one of the UK’s richest men, worth  around £11bn.
      The United fan made an offer for Chelsea but is understood to have been the lowest bidder.
      United has more of an emotional pull for him though and that could soften his stance.
      Apollo, a US private equity firm, has over $500bn of assets and this month raised a $13bn new fund.
      Bankers caution that Apollo famously doesn’t like to overpay. 
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      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel should NOT be allowed on touchline after his Tottenham red card, says Leeds’ Jesse Marsch

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      LEEDS boss Jesse Marsch insists there is no way Thomas Tuchel should be allowed on the touchline at Elland Road on Sunday. The Chelsea boss was sent off for an explosive bust-up with Tottenham counterpart Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge last weekend. 
      Marsch says Tuchel shouldn’t be allowed on the touchline following a red cardCredit: Rex
      Chelsea boss Tuchel was sent off alongside Antonio Conte for an altercation last weekendCredit: AFP
      Both were charged by the FA for “improper” behaviour and will learn their fate this afternoon. 
      It was put to Marsch that there is still a chance Tuchel will be allowed to manage the Blues at Leeds. 
      And he hit back: “That doesn’t seem right. I would be disappointed if that was allowed. 
      “A red card means you should not play the next match. 
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      “In theory, when the manager’s not there it’s an advantage. 
      “I know his assistant Zsolt Low well – he has a brilliant football mind and no doubt will help out from there. 
      “I have always assumed a red means the manager is suspended – maybe that’s the wrong assumption!”
      Marsch clashed with Wolves boss Bruno Lage on the opening day of the season. 
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      And he added: “I sent an email to Bruno to clear the air but haven’t had a reply yet.
      “I have a lot of respect for Bruno and all the managers in this league. 
      “That’s my thing, stay calm and stay in the match so we help our team, but the competitive edge you want your team to present every match is a big part of what helps you be successful.”  More

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      Is West Ham vs Brighton on TV? Live stream, team news and kick-off time for Premier League match

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      WEST HAM return to Premier League action with a mouth-watering clash against in-form Brighton and they’ll be desperate for three points.Former Championship side Nottingham Forest forced the Hammers to swallow a bitter pill by marginally beating them at the City Ground last Saturday.
      Nottingham Forest stunned West Ham by beating them 1-0 last weekendCredit: Rex
      Gianluca Scamacca scored a towering header on his full debut in West Ham coloursCredit: Getty
      And this result came off the back of a disappointing 2-0 defeat by Champions of England Manchester City on the opening weekend.
      However, spirits have been lifted since then as £30.5 million signing Gianluca Scamacca inspired David Moyes’ side to a midweek 3-1 in their Europa Conference League playoff.
      But Brighton are yet to lose a game this season which includes embarrassing Manchester United at Old Trafford.
      What time does West Ham vs Brighton kick off?

      West Ham will be entertaining Brighton on Sunday, August 21.
      It is scheduled to kick-off at 2pm UK time.
      London Stadium in East London is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 60,000 spectators.
      Brighton completed a comeback to secure all three points when these two sides last met on the final day of the 2021/22 season.

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      Is West Ham vs Brighton on TV and can I live stream it?

      Sadly, West Ham vs Brighton will NOT be broadcasted live on television in the UK.
      This has nothing to do with the football TV black out law, it just wasn’t selected to have any live coverage.
      However fans in the US can head to Peacock to stream the entire action.

      Team news
      David Moyes was able to rest a lot of key players for West Ham’s Europa Conference League playoff win against Viborg FF.
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      But the Hammers boss is expected to bring the likes of Aaron Cresswell, Kurt Zouma, Lukasz Fabianski, Declan Rice and Michail Antonio all back into the fold.
      Defensive veteran Angelo Ogbonna will also be pushing for a start having got 65 minutes under his belt after being side-lined since last season.
      Elsewhere, Brighton manager Graham Potter will only have to continue without the services of Jakub Moder.
      However, Potter could have a selection headache on whether he hands summer signing Pervis Estupinan his full debut at wing-back against West Ham.
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      West Ham to win 13/10
      Draw 12/5
      Brighton to win 11/5

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      What makes Casemiro so good and why he could finally get Man Utd’s midfield ticking as Real Madrid transfer edges closer

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      CASEMIRO will be a success at Manchester United if Erik ten Hag uses him the right way.That’s according to La Liga expert and former Red Devils striker Terry Gibson.
      Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Casemiro from Real MadridCredit: Rex
      Spanish football analyst Gibson explains why the Brazilian will help Ten Hag get the best out of his defenceCredit: Rex
      The Old Trafford club have settled on a £60million transfer fee with Real Madrid for the 30-year-old midfielder.
      Casemiro has already agreed personal terms on a deal worth a whopping £350,000-a-week.
      Boss Erik ten Hag is looking to improve his defensive unit following a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Brentford.
      And Gibson says the Brazilian, if part of the right system, will provide Ten Hag with a sizeable upgrade.
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      He told SunSport: “Casemiro is a serial winner in terms of his mentality.
      “It might be a tough start for him right now at Man Utd but if you look at his qualities, his pedigree, his career, and his experience – it should be a success.
      “But I think it’s important that United use him exactly the same way as Madrid did.
      “I think it would be disrespectful to Fred and McTominay [to say he’ll replace them both], but you are talking about a player that’s played for Real Madrid for a decade and won five Champions Leagues.
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      “He should be an obvious upgrade. My hope is that he’ll play in front of the back four on his own.
      “He should be that first line of defence in front of the back four.
      “I hope for United’s sake they can ask him to do exactly the same job he did at Real, which is quite straightforward but he does it really well and really effectively.
      “I think he’s better suited playing as that one holding midfield player and allowing others to go and express themselves.”
      Gibson lauds Casemiro’s character and insists the three-time La Liga champion will bring some toughness to United’s midfield.
      He added: “His aggression is good. I think the Premier League will suit him in terms of aggression.
      “In Spain, he got away without picking up a red card. He is clever at making professional fouls, and cynical fouls, yet only picking up one yellow rather than two.
      “He’s always been clever enough to get away with it to be honest.
      “Personality wise, he is really good. He’s a great personality. He rubs people the wrong way if you don’t support the team he’s playing on.”
      The former forward says ‘serial winner’ Casemiro will add aggression to the clubCredit: Rex
      Some have suggested that those in charge at Manchester United need to focus on the team rather than trying to build a brand.
      Criticism has been fired at the club’s transfer strategy for chasing players who don’t want to come or aren’t available.
      However, Gibson reckons Casemiro could start to give the Old Trafford faithful something to cheer about.
      He explained: “United supporters will be clapping because he’ll be mopping up danger and putting his foot in, spotting things, covering the fall backs or defending just in front of the back four.
      “Of course, that’s what they need. That’s what they’ll be clapping for.
      “He’s most effective in covering the gaps that the other players leave, whether that’s his midfield team-mates, full-backs or even centre-backs.
      “He’s excellent at attacking set-pieces, getting onto knock downs from corners and free kicks because of his determination and his will to win.
      “He isn’t lightning quick, doesn’t get about the pitch a great deal but defensively, he’s solid.
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      “If people are expecting him to start bringing the ball down and beating two or three players then they’re interested in Frenkie de Jong, two totally different players.
      “Casemiro will catch the eye if Man Utd start conceding less goals, more clean sheets. You know, people might then appreciate his worth.”
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      Nervous Gary Neville watches Salford on TV… but fans are all saying same thing about poster in Man Utd icon’s house

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      GARY NEVILLE lost his cool as he watched Salford take on Newport on Tuesday – but it was his artwork that captured fans’ attention instead.Neville’s wife Emma filmed the former Manchester United star watching the Ammies in League Two action from the comfort of his living room.
      A restless Gary Neville watched on as Salford held onto a 3-2 win over NewportCredit: TikTok @gneville2
      He is co-owner of Salford and naturally has an emotional investment in their success, but got carried away as he called for the final whistle – swearing at referee Sunny Gill.
      With Salford leading 3-2 Neville nervously watched on as Emma mouthed the words “it’s tense” to the camera.
      Meanwhile, Neville shouted at the ref: “Blow your f***ing whistle.”
      But it was Neville’s artwork rather than his behaviour that got fans talking on TikTok.

      One piece of artwork read “Everything is totally f***ed,” while another said “…f*** off”.
      One fan wrote: “What a bizarre thing to have on your sitting room wall.”
      Another added: “That’s some interesting pictures you got up.”
      And a third said: “Such inspirational art work 😂.”
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      A fourth cheekily replied: “Ah I see Gary has a Ten Haag original on the wall.”
      It was a tense evening for Neville, whose Salford side ran out 3-2 winners thanks to a late goal from Ryan Leak, having surrendered a 2-0 lead. More

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      Arsenal boss Arteta ‘confident’ star man Bukayo Saka will sign new contract as Man City ponder transfer

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      MIKEL ARTETA is increasingly confident that Arsenal will tie down Bukayo Saka to a new long-term deal.But the Gunners boss admitted that the longer uncertainty rumbles on, it could lead to the England star taking his eye off the ball.
      Saka in action during the Premier League win over Leicester City at the EmiratesCredit: Getty
      And Manchester City are waiting to pounce, with Pep Guardiola viewing Saka as the ideal man to replace Raheem Sterling after his shock switch to Chelsea.
      Arteta said: “I am very confident that we as a club and Bukayo, his family, his agent, everybody, we are very much aligned in what we want to achieve.
      “And now it is about putting it on a piece of paper.
      “I would like that to get done, because I don’t want the player or anybody else distracted while we are in the middle of the season.
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      “But those things take time and they have to go through the right process, and I think the process has been really good.”
      Arsenal have already offered terms that would make forward Saka one of their top earners.

      The 20-year-old still has two years remaining on his current contract.
      The academy star is viewed as one of the club’s crown jewels and is adored by Gunners fans.
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      Losing him would be a huge blow, as Arteta attempts to mould a team that can finally compete for the title and get back into the Champions League.
      Landing Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from City were huge coups for the club.
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      Sir Alex Ferguson says Ryan Giggs ‘was the best example at Man Utd’ as he gives evidence in ‘headbutt’ trial

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      SIR Alex Ferguson hailed Ryan Giggs as the “best example at Manchester United” as he took the stand to defend the former footballer this afternoon.Red Devils legend Fergie, who has known Giggs since his early teens, said the player is a “quiet boy” with a “fantastic temperament”.
      Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson took the stand to defend Ryan Giggs todayCredit: PP.
      Giggs is accused of headbutting his girlfriend as their relationship broke downCredit: Reuters
      The footballer is accused of headbutting his ex girlfriend Kate Greville as they broke up, as well as controlling her during their tumultuous relationship.
      Sir Alex said today that Giggs entered the first team at the age of just 17 – and began attracting attention after the media “started comparing him with George Best”.
      “We did have to protect him,” he said.
      “When I lost my temper about a performance, I would use Ryan as an example.
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      “He would get the sharp end of my tongue.
      “I knew he could take it.”
      He said Giggs has a “fantastic temperament”.
      “He was without doubt the best example I had at any club. Everyone looked at Ryan as the number one,” Sir Alex added.
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      Sir Alex, 80, said he first got to know Giggs when the player was just 13.
      “We tried hard to convince him to come to Manchester United,” he said.
      “Ryan was a quiet boy. He sat there and listened to what we were saying.”
      Karen Baird, the chairman of Salford City football club, then told the court she thought of Giggs as being “very much a gentleman”.
      “I’ve never even seen him raise his voice,” she said.
      Asked how he reacted at social events after a drink, she replied: “In the last Christmas party before lockdown, he was dancing on a chair with Gary Neville.”
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      Neville and Giggs are among the co-owners of Salford City.
      Meanwhile, Rhodri Burgess, CEO of Footprint Sports, said Giggs didn’t lose his temper when told by chief exec Ed Woodward he “wasn’t experienced enough” to become United’s manager.
      Mr Burgess, Giggs’ former agent, said: “Ed Woodward told him he might not have enough experience to became Manchester United manager, a job he wanted at the time, but he remained calm.
      “He reacted calmly and courteously despite being actively criticised regarding his professional experience.”
      He said Giggs had been “highly disappointed with the way he was spoken to” but had not reacted poorly.
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      The witnesses appeared at court today after more poems between Giggs and Ms Greville were revealed.
      One ode saw Giggs use the letters of his then-girlfriend’s surname to list her attributes.
      He wrote “gorgeous” next to the letter G, “radiant” next to the R, “extraordinary” alongside the E and “vivacious” beside the V.
      Both Ls were followed with “legs”.
      Yesterday, the court also heard an explicit poem Giggs had written, in which he told Ms Greville he was “as hard as a totem pole”.
      She returned the favour, writing in her own poem: “Everyday you do me proud, because you’re well endowed.”
      He would get the sharp end of my tongue. I knew he could take it… he has a fantastic temperamentSir Alex Ferguson
      Jurors sitting at Manchester Crown Court also spent an hour and a half hearing of other messages between the couple this morning.
      Giggs referred to Ms Greville as “the jam in my doughnut”, “the salt in my tequila” and “the truffle in my pasta”.
      But the relationship, which began when both were married to other people, soured before finally ending in November last year.
      On one occasion, Ms Greville said she was left feeling like a “w***e” when Giggs left her at a restaurant table to arrange medical care for his injured daughter.
      And on November 1, she alleges she was assaulted at her multimillion-pound mansion as she and her sister packed her bags after she discovered Giggs was sleeping with 12 women.
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      The former Wales manager, 48, is on trial accused of assaulting Ms Greville, 38, as well as controlling and coercive behaviour towards her over a three-year period.
      He denies all charges and the trial continues.
      Messages and explicit poems between Kate Greville and Giggs were shared todayCredit: Tim Stewart
      In one, he said she made him ‘as hard as a totem pole’ More

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      Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper admits Man Utd loanee Dean Henderson was NOT on transfer wishlist this summer

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      STEVE COOPER spent over £125million on 16 players for Forest in a frenzied summer transfer season — and missed out on many more.Morgan Gibbs-White was the latest buy to be scanned and bundled into Cooper’s groaning shopping trolley on Friday after completing his £25million move to the City Ground – which could rise to £42.5million with add-ons.
      Cooper has admitted that Henderson was not originally on the club’s wishlistCredit: Reuters
      The goalkeeper made a crucial penalty save during Nottingham Forest’s game against West Ham last weekCredit: Getty
      Yet the Prem’s busiest boss admits there was one glaring omission from his huge shopping list when he started this summer’s supermarket sweep.
      Dean Henderson’s name NEVER made the Welshman’s wanted list when he began compiling it with his recruitment team last season.
      Now the Manchester United loanee, 25, could have Forest’s fate in his gloves this season after saving Declan Rice’s penalty to earn Forest their first win last week.
      However, ahead of Saturday’s trip to Everton, Cooper confessed his No 1 would not have been in his top 50 targets when he drew up his original bumper blueprint.
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      Cooper said: “It’s wishful thinking to believe you live in an ideal world.
      Plan A rarely happens and sometimes you get little surprises when a player unexpectedly pops up out of nowhere.
      “Dean for example. We didn’t think last year that we would lose Brice Samba.
      “And we certainly didn’t think if Brice was to go that we’d replace him with Dean. But, when the opportunity arises, you deal with it.”

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      Henderson goes head-to-head with England rival Jordan Pickford at Goodison Park on Saturday, with one eye firmly on the World Cup.
      Cooper added: “He obviously played well last week and caught the eye and with him being a Manchester United player there are obviously more eyes on him.
      “But I don’t want him to be saving penalties and having to make world class saves every week!” More