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      Man Utd player ratings: Gladiator Hojlund gets a big thumbs up but Malacia is hauled off vs Bodo/Glimt

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      MANCHESTER UNITED beat Bodo/Glimt 3-2 as Ruben Amorim made his Old Trafford bow. The Red Devils made the dream start as Alejandro Garnacho scored after just 48 seconds.Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Ruben Amorim got his first win as bossCredit: EPATyrell Malacia struggled on his return from injuryCredit: GettyBut Bodo/Glimt hit back with two quick-fire goals before a Rasmus Hojlund double saw the Norwegians off.Here is how SunSport rated the players’ performances as they continue to adjust to Amorim’s system.ANDRE ONANA – 6Lucky to stay on after his mad dash out of the area ended with the ball striking his hand – a relieved man when VAR let him off. READ MORE ON MAN UTDNOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Asked to play a more central role than he was under Erik ten Hag. Vital contribution to United’s equaliser MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6 Could have got across quicker for the visitors second or maybe he was caught in two minds. Hauled off midway through second half. Most read in Europa LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLISANDRO MARTINEZ – 6Back after injury and may need time to adapt to Amorim’s new system. Replaced by Shaw on the hour. Is Amad Diallo the key to transforming Ruben Amorim’s attack at Manchester United?ANTONY – 5A fresh start under the new boss but he will have to do more than this if he is to force his way back into the reckoning. MANUEL UGARTE – 7 Uruguayan has played under Amorim before and looks comfortable in the new system. Teed up Hojlund’s second of the night.BRUNO FERNANDES – 6 Denied with a couple of efforts but the Portuguese has the quality to thrive under the new boss.  TYRELL MALACIA – 5 Back after 17 month injury nightmare and totally outpaced for the second goal. Did not reappear for the second half. MASON MOUNT – 7 Super curler against the bar early in second half – and a delightful flick in build up to United’s third. More like it from the ex-England man. ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7The easiest goal he will ever score to give United early lead and should have had a couple more at least. RASMUS HOJLUND – 8Harried the keeper to set up the early goal and then scored a couple himself – with his first one a real beauty. Nice Gladiator celebration too. A big thumbs up. SUBS:DALOT for Malacia 46 – 6Made the home side more comfortable defensively. RASHFORD for Mount 59 – 5Blazed one decent effort wide when United just wanted to finish the tie. SHAW for Martinez 60 – 5Second appearance off the bench as he feels his way back to fitness. AMAD for Antony 59 – 5Denied by the visitors keeper on a couple of occasions. READ MORE SUN STORIESCASEMIRO for De Ligt 66 – 5Asked to drop into the backline and had a testing end to the game. More

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      Tottenham 2 Roma 2: Mats Hummels scores stoppage-time equaliser as Spurs denied victory despite Son and Johnson goals

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      MATS HUMMELS netted a last-gasp leveller on his first European game since the Champions League final to come to Claudio Ranieri’s rescue.The German veteran, 35, turned home ex-Manchester City man Angelino’s cross in stoppage time to break Spurs’ resistance.Mats Hummels, right, had the final say with a late equaliserCredit: GettySon Heung-min gave Tottenham an early lead from the penalty spotCredit: RexEvan Ndicka levelled for Roma when his header came off his shoulder and looped inCredit: RexBrennan Johnson put Spurs back ahead with a sweeping finishCredit: AFPHummels stabbed home to level things up in stoppage timeCredit: ReutersHe had not featured in Europe since losing to Real Madrid in the biggest club game in European football at the end of last season.Spurs had hoped to close out a vital three points in their bid to seal automatic qualification for the Europa League knockouts stages.Son Heung-min’s penalty and a Brennan Johnson strike, either side of an Evan N’Dicka header, were looking like they would be enough to do exactly that.But in a game full of chances for both sides, Ranieri marked his return to England with a precious point thanks to Hummels.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe ex-Chelsea and Leicester boss, now 73, had only taken charge of Roma – for the third time – earlier this month.Everyone was wondering which Spurs would turn up after their wildly inconsistent displays this season.Would it be the one who battered Manchester City 4-0 at the Etihad in the last game, or the one that handed Ipswich their first Prem win of the season the match before?At least with Postecoglou’s Tottenham you know it is always going to be an entertaining experience and this was no different.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Spurs skipper dispatched from 12 yards to put the hosts in frontCredit: AlamyThe Aussie’s side were handed the chance for a perfect start when Hummels tripped the excellent Pape Matar Sarr in the box inside three minutes.It looked a stonewall spotkick but bizarrely ref Glenn Nyberg did not give it – until VAR told him to take another look on the pitchside monitor and he promptly reversed his decision.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsCaptain Son did the business from 12 yards, sending keeper Mile Svilar the wrong way.This was only Ranieri’s second game in charge with his first coming in a 1-0 defeat at Serie A leaders Napoli, bossed by ex-Spurs chief Antonio Conte.Paulo Dybala impressed and had a shot well-blocked by Fraser Forster in what was a confidence-building early moment for the big man, deputising for the foreseeable due to Guglielmo Vicario’s broken ankle.Yet there was nothing the England international could do about Roma’s leveller soon after, as N’Dicka rose highest to crash Dybala’s free-kick off the bar and in.Ranieri thought his side had scored a brilliant second moments later – but Stephan El Shaarawy’s thunderbolt volley was chalked off for the narrowest of offsides.Spurs stepped it up from there and had a Johnson shot was cleared off the line by ex-Manchester City man Angelino.Then, on 34 minutes, the hosts retook the lead via a blistering counter-attack.The Welshman already has nine goals for Tottenham this seasonCredit: GettySarr fired a perfectly-weighted ball into space up the pitch which Dejan Kulusevski hared onto, before crossing for Johnson to strike home first time.Postecoglou’s punched the air in delight as the Welshman wheeled away to celebrate his ninth goal in 19 Spurs games this season.It really should have been more before the break but when the ball rebounded back to Son after Kulusevski had struck the post, the South Korean somehow blazed over.Ranieri’s side had the ball in the net twice early in the second half but both were chalked off because striker Artem Dovbyk was offside.Pedro Porro then diverted an Angelino volley onto the crossbar – before hitting the Roma woodwork himself with a dangerous free-kick.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpurs struck the upright for a third time when Dominic Solanke headed onto it.It would prove to be costly because after Forster had made two excellent stops late on, Roma would not be denied when Hummels converted at the death.Ange Postecoglou and Claudio Ranieri shared the points in LondonCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd 3 Bodo/Glimt 2: Hojlund scores double as Red Devils fight from 2-1 down to seal Amorim’s first home win

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      RASMUS HOJLUND borrowed a scene from The Gladiator as he put Bodo Glimt to the sword.When the Danish striker equalised to make it 2-2 at halftime, he ran to the legions of fans in the East Stand, put his thumb up, and then turned it down, adding a cut-throat gesture.Rasmus Hojlund dropped a Gladiator inspired celebration after scoring his first of the eveningAlejandro Garnacho has scored the opener inside 48 secondsIt saw Ruben Amorim break United’s 33-year duck in his home debut – as the last time they scored inside 60 seconds in Europe was 1991But Hakon Evjen humbled the home crowd with a 19th minute stunner before Bodo/Glimt made it 2-1 four minutes laterHojlund levelled things for United on the brink of half-time with an excellent volleyHojlund then put United in front in the 50th minuteThe signal replicated that from a Roman Emperor for an opponent to be finished off.Hojlund did just that when he added his second in the 50th minute as the invaders from Norway who had been so vocal at 2-1 up found their team slain by the end.”Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?”, Hojlund might have cried to The Stretford End at the close of a thrilling contest.It was a much-needed night for Hojlund, who could easily have been hailed as ‘Maxuimus Misses’ during his time at Old Trafford.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut on night’s like this you can see why Erik ten Hag bought him, and pleaded for patience.In his first two games in charge of Manchester United new boss Ruben Amorim has ordered his troops to “unleash hell.”They did just that after 80 seconds to lead at Ipswich and it took just 48 seconds to do just that in this contest that saw United’s hopes of automatic qualification for the Europa knockout stages revived.Credit Hojlund for chasing down Jostein Gundersen’s back pass as he was alert from the first trumpet.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMan Utd ratings vs Bodo/GlimtGoalkeeper Nikita Haikin casually let the ball run across him and Hojlund slid in to to wrestle it free and Garnacho fired home.What a start for United – who are now 12th and one point away from eighth in their European league phase standings.Is Amad Diallo the key to transforming Ruben Amorim’s attack at Manchester United?But as at Ipswich it did not lead to a dominant first half display.In fact, on both occasions, the impetus gained from the early boost was immediately lost as the intensity dropped.It was like the days of Louis van Gaal, as the ball was slowly swapped between players without a lot happening.The visitors were happy to wait and pounce.They did that in the 19th minute as they won possession from Matthijs De Ligt’s hurried clearance.In a blur of yellow the Bodo players swarmed forward and Sondre Brunstad Fet pulled the ball back for Hakon Evjen who released a stunning shot from the edge of the area into the far top corner.The away end of nearly 7,000 fans who made the journey here were delirious.They could not quite believe it four minutes later when their side took the lead.The wisdom of giving fit again Tyrell Malacia his first football in 550 days, having not even had a subs appearance, was called into question in the build-up.When Patrick Berg fired a ball down the right flank the United wing back had a yard start, but in a flash was two paces behind, as Philip Zinckermagel went past him like road runner.All Malacia could do was fling out a hopeful arm to try and knock him off his stride.The Bodo player was too fast, too strong, powering his way into the box before firing low past Andre Onana into the far bottom corner.It could have been three when Evjen was teed up once more but fired over.Then United dug deep to earn an equaliser right on half time.United made it difficult for themselves at times but the forwards finally came throughAndre Onana handled the ball outside the box in the 75th minuteAmad Diallo mimicked his run against Ipswich but Garnacho couldn’t put it awayNoussair Mazraoui did well to win possession and then chip a cross into the area.Hojlund flicked the ball up with his left foot and fired a volley home with his right, before setting off in celebration.United maintained the momentum from that as the returning Mason Mount hit the bar shortly after the restart.Then the Red Devils took the lead as Hojliund finished off a great move.Mazraoui was involved against playing the ball forward for the returning Mount whose clever flick rolled into the path of Bruno Fernandes.And Manuel Ugarte’s square ball was perfectly waited to beat a VAR check as Hojlund suck out a foot and turned it in.But it was a nervy finish as the visitors earned a free-kick on the edge of the box after a clever foul from Casemiro.Berg fired the ball over the wall but Onana dive to his right to push the ball away to safety with a quick VAR quick cleared.So victory for Amorim in his first game in charge at Old Trafford.Much to be positive about too.It was not just Hojlund’s goals but the performances of Mazraoui and Mount.Garnacho was all action again, he missed alot of chances but he scores too and never stops.It is something to build on.READ MORE SUN STORIESAll Hail Ruben the sixth…manager since Fergie.Hopefully his campaign will last a bit longer than the rest who tried to replicate the triumphs of English football’s great conqueror.Amorim endured a topsy-turvy nightA mouse is seen on Old Trafford pitch More

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      Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/Glimt LIVE RESULT: Hojlund fires Red Devils to victory in Europa League as Amorim claims first win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten Bodo/Glimt 3-2 to secure back-to-back wins in the Europa League – but it wasn’t all plain sailing.Ruben Amorim received a warm welcome as he led the Red Devils out for the first time at Old Trafford.And he was once again greeted to a fast start after Alejandro Garnacho pounced on a defensive error from the visitors to make it 1-0 after just 48 seconds.But on 19 minutes, Hakon Evjen’s screamer stunned Old Trafford and got Bodo/Glimt on level terms.Things went from bad to worse for Man Utd after Philip Zinckernagel fired the visitors ahead just four minutes later.Just before half-time, Rasmus Hojlund’s superb finish made the tie 2-2 to spare the hosts’ blushes at the interval.Minutes into the second half, the Dane doubled his tally from close range, which turned out to be the match-winner as Amorim claimed his first win as Man Utd manager.Match result: Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtMan Utd team: Onana, Malacia, Martinez, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Antony, Fernandes, Ugarte, Mount, Garnacho, HojlundBodo/Glimt team: Haikin, Wembangomo, Gundersen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan, Evjen, Berg, Fet, Zinckernagel, Helmersen, HaugeFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Match reportBy SunSport’s Neil CustisRasmus Hojlund borrowed a scene from The Gladiator as he put Bodo Glimt to the sword.When the Danish striker equalised to make it 2-2 at halftime, he ran to the legions of fans in the East Stand, put his thumb up, and then turned it down, adding a cut-throat gesture.The signal replicated that from a Roman Emperor for an opponent to be finished off.Hojlund did just that when he added his second in the 50th minute as the invaders from Norway who had been so vocal at 2-1 up found their team slain by the end.‘Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?’, Hojlund might have cried to The Stretford End at the close of a thrilling contest.It was a much-needed night for Hojlund, who could easily have been hailed as ‘Maxuimus Misses’ during his time at Old Trafford.But on night’s like this you can see why Erik ten Hag bought him, and pleaded for patience.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd fixturesUnited’s next game is at home to Everton on Sunday in the Premier League.In this competition they face an away trip to Plzen in a fortnight as part of a ridiculously, hectic festive schedule.Everton (H) – Dec 1Arsenal (A) – Dec 4Nottm Forest (H) – Dec 7Plzen (A) – Dec 12Man City (A) – Dec 15Tottenham (A) Dec 19Bournemouth (H) – Dec 22Wolves (A) – Dec 26Newcastle (H) – Dec 30Copy linkCopiedHow we standA look at the Europa League table after tonight’s results.United in 12th spot, just a point outside the automatic qualifying spots.Tottenham a few places ahead – while Rangers are the highest ranked British side…Credit: UefaCopy linkCopiedAmorim reactsRuben Amorim admits there were good and bad moments in tonight’s victory.But he was full of praise for his side for the way they stuck at the game plan and reckons they deserved the win.He told TNT Sports, per BBC: “Of course, I see what what everybody sees, good moments, difficult moments.”There was some confusion in the end trying to hold the result, but the lads did a great job. They ran, they pressed, they tried to do the things we have worked on in the last three days and we won!”Half of the stadium doesn’t know me, I came from Portugal and I did nothing for this club. Yet the way they make me feel at home is special.”I will keep this to the end of my career.””Like a real ride. We started well, but then suffered two goals in two transitions. I like the way the players tried to play our game.”Sometimes we won the ball and have had problems in the past giving the ball away too much – the mindset is keeping the ball.”They are really trying and I think we deserved the win.”Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim interviewed following the UEFA Europa League, league stage match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday November 28, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.Copy linkCopiedCharacter shownRasmus Hojlund said it’s all about the three points and wants United’s games to be less exciting by killing teams off.He told TNT Sports: “It was a little bit of a bad start but we came back and showed character. “We want to make sure these games don’t get too exciting. But it’s all about the three points, innit?””He [Ruben Amorim] told me not to think too much about the guys behind me and just work on what I can see in front of me. We saw that with the first goal.”Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratingsSunsport’s Martin Blackburn was inside Old Trafford for tonight’s game.He runs the rule over tonight’s team and picks his star man.ANDRE ONANA – 6NOUSSAIR MAZROUAI – 7MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 6  ANTONY – 5MANUEL UGARTE – 7BRUNO FERNANDES – 6TYRELL MALACIA – 5MASON MOUNT – 7ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7  RASMUS HOJLUND – 8*SUBSDALOT – 6RASHFORD – 5SHAW– 5AMAD – 5CASEMIRO – 5Read on to find out why they were rated as they were….Copy linkCopiedFull time numbersOver three times as many completed passes for United than their Norwegian opponents tonight.A cracking 20 shots at goal too for the hosts with just six on target.Three corners? That’s a low count here.Copy linkCopiedFull time view from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordThumbs up in the end – but for a while it was thumbs down. Match-winner Rasmus Hojlund scored twice to clinch the tie and unveiled his Gladiator style celebration – but the jury is still out. Norwegian champions elect Bodo Glimt turned the tie around to lead in the first half and that will be a worry for new boss Amorim. Even so it was a win in his first home game for the Portuguese.Copy linkCopiedStickyIt wasn’t pretty for much of the first half but in the end it was a rather comfortable second 45 minutes for Manchester United.That tweak at half time working wonders – maybe this manager is decent after all?Two goals for Rasmus Hojlund too, how much good will that do him?Copy linkCopiedFULL TIMERuben Amorim’s first win as Manchester United manager in his first taste of Old Trafford.Three goals and three points in the Europa League.Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtCopy linkCopied90+2 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtGREAT SAVE!It’s curled over the wall towards the top corner and Onana again gets across to keep it out well!Half-hearted appeals for a handball which are checked and cleared.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtUh oh…Casemiro gives away a free kick, just a yard outside the penalty area on the right of centre.What a chance this is for Bodo/Glimt to snatch a point.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtHogh rises highest inside the box and powers a header at goal.Onana at full stretch keeps it out superbly. But the Bodo/Glimt man was offside anyway.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtThree minutes added!Copy linkCopiedTaking the mickeySome spot from a cameraman to spot a MOUSE on the Old Trafford pitch while the game’s going on.Looks like Hojlund’s winning some stars for camp in this Bushtucker trial.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied87 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtA rare attack for the visitors, who manage to work their way into United’s half and up to the edge of the box.The shot comes in from 20 yards out but Casemiro’s frame gets in the way to block it before Hojlund wins a free kick.Copy linkCopied82 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtHe looks far more pleased at the minute, Amorim.But he knows the slender lead can disappear at any moment.As it stands, they’re dominating the ball and looking most likely to score next.Copy linkCopied80 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtGreat chance for Rashford to kill it off.Mazraoui curls a fantastic ball over the top of the Norwegian’s defence, sending Rashford clear down the right.He looks up for Garnacho in the middle but he can’t keep up, so he strikes low across goal, missing by a couple of feet in the end.Copy linkCopied76 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtWhat an incredible 30 seconds!Onana is well, well outside his area when he’s almost dispossessed and ends up on his backside.Bodo/Glimt just can’t get a shot away and United break at incredible speed.Diallo charges down the right and they’re 4v2 when he picks out Garnacho on the edge of the box. His curled attempt goes well, well over. Poor finish given the good opportunity to finish this one off.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordRasmus Hojlund launched a ‘Gladiator’ style celebration as he put his thumbs up and then down after his two goals. The Danish forward had certainly put Bodo Glimt to the sword – as the Norwegian’s dream of a historic night at Old Trafford was halted by goals either side of the break by Hojlund. He seems to be enjoying life under the new boss. Copy linkCopied66 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtBetter from Bodo/Glimt as the play completely opens up for them.A driving run through the middle comes to an end with a through-ball cut out by the retreating Garnacho putting in the hard yards.Jens Petter Hauge follows up with a shot at goal but Onana saves comfortably.Copy linkCopied66 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtMore United changes as Casemiro readies himself to come on.It looks like he’ll come on as the centre back here.OFF: De LigtON: CasemiroCopy linkCopied62 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtStop-start at the minute as the visitors go to their bench too.Bodo/Glimt haven’t really got going in an attacking sense in this second half.In truth, they haven’t actually made many passes in United’s half.Copy linkCopiedChangesJust as the clock ticks to the hour-mark, Amorim has opted to make a triple change.OFF: Mount, Antony & MartinezON: Diallo, Rashford & ShawCopy linkCopied53 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtNearly a fourth!Garnacho has ACRES of room as he’s sent clear down the left. He drives in towards goal, inside the defender and bends it towards the far corner but the keeper keeps it out.Hojlund can’t keep his feet for the rebound and a hat trick attempt goes begging.Copy linkCopied More

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      Britain’s most loyal footie fan has been watching Hibernian FC for 91 YEARS

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      FOOTIE-mad Pat Davidson is Britain’s oldest and most loyal fan — having watched her beloved Hibernian FC from the stands for 91 years.Pat, 96, was first taken to their Easter Road stadium in Edinburgh as a thrilled five-year-old by her dad Angus.She feared her days watching Hibs were over when she moved into a care home.But staff arranged a VIP hospitality experience with the club, including four-course fine dining, for the Scottish Premiership clash against St Mirren on November 9.Her first question to anyone new she meets is “are you a Hibby?”And she said of her emotions at the match: “I’m crying because I am so happy.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL FANS”I never thought I would be back to watch a game.”“It brought back lots of memories of my dad, when it cost two and six to get in and we had to stand.”Aren’t I lucky to still be having adventures at 96!”Pat, who lives at Lauder Lodge in the city, was also ­presented with a new Hibs scarf and had a chat with the club’s sporting director Malky Mackay about the game.Most read in FootballBut there were no such favours from St Mirren — who beat bottom-of-the-table Hibs 2-1.Hibernian FC fan Pat Davidson is Britain’s oldest and most loyal fanBizarre moment football fans turn up to cup final with human skull of grandfather and say ‘we take him everywhere’ More

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      Ruben Amorim breaks Man Utd’s 33-year duck in just 48 SECONDS during Bodo/Glimt clash

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      IT took Ruben Amorim’s side just 48 SECONDS to break Manchester United’s 33-year duck in his home debut.It was the first time since 1991 that the Red Devils have scored in the opening minute of a major European game.The Ruben Amorim Old Trafford era got off to a perfect startAlejandro Garnacho broke a 33-year record after he scored inside 48 secondsUnited face Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the Europa LeagueAmorim picked a much changed side for his mid-week tieThe last time United put one in during the first 60 seconds of a European clash was during Sir Alex Ferguson’s fifth season.It was Brian McClair – now 60 – who opened the scoring against Montpellier in a Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup tie. Jonny Evans was just three years old. Casemiro wasn’t even born. But it was now Alejandro Garnacho, 20, who got United off to their dream start – albeit from a Bodo/Glimt goalkeeping howler.READ MORE ON MAN UTDGarnacho was the one to put the ball in the back of the net – but the goal was all about the hard work of Rasmus Hojlund.He dispossessed the Bodo/Glimt stopper, who took far too long on the ball in his own box before trying to wrestle Hojlund down.It was another fast-start under Amorim, just as we saw at Ipswich.But that quickly unravelled 19 minutes later when the visitors – from Norway’s top division – pegged one back through an absolute screamer.Most read in FootballIt was blow for Amorim, who you could see becoming frustrated that his side couldn’t capitalise on their dominance.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMan Utd ratings vs Bodo/GlimtAnd Bodo/Glimt incredibly turned the game on its head just four minutes later as the Norwegian outfit went 2-1 up.Forest winger Zinckernagel outpaced Tyrell Malacia, who looked every bit a player who hasn’t taken to the pitch for 550 days.Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich Malacia, who was later hauled off at half-time, had a headstart but you wouldn’t have known it as Zinckernagel fired in a low effort that squirmed in under the legs of Andre Onana.Goalscorer Garnacho continued to work as part of the front three – a a shift from his wing-back position during Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Portman Road.Hojlund levelled the scores on the brink of half-time with a superb right-footed volley – his best goal in a United shirt.And it took just five minutes after the break for the Dane, 21, to put the home side back in front with a sliding finish.United are up to 12th in their European league phase table, with three games remaining.Ferguson was in attendance at Old Trafford for Amorim’s first home game as Erik ten Hag’s replacement.The cinema quickly panned to the Scot, 82, after Garnacho’s opener.Meanwhile, Amorim slashed two names off his United team-sheet for their Europa League clash.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe only named 10 players on the bench – two fewer than United’s last European game against PAOK.Teams are permitted 12 substitutes – with Bodo/Glimt opting to fill their bench.Ruben Amorim played his signature 3-4-3 More

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      Ruben Amorim slashes two names off his Man Utd team-sheet for Europa League clash vs Bodo/Glimt

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      RUBEN AMORIM cut TWO names from his Manchester United squad for their Europa League win over Bodo/Glimt.The Portuguese coach, 39, took charge of his first home game as Red Devils boss on Thursday night as they claimed a 3-2 victory against the Norwegian champions.Ruben Amorim made a big decision for his first home game in chargeCredit: GettyHe lined up with a strong starting line-up as Man Utd sought a first win under their new manager following a 1-1 draw with Ipswich on Sunday.And there was a notable change to Amorim’s side as the team sheet came out.He only named 10 players on the bench – two fewer than Man Utd’s last Europa League game against PAOK.Teams are permitted 12 substitutes – with Bodo/Glimt opting to fill their bench.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Amorim chose not to use his full bench.And two of those named as substitutes were goalkeepers – Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton – meaning he had just eight outfield subs to use.They were Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo.The starting XI consisted of Andre Onana in goal and a back three of Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan Utd ratings vs Bodo/GlimtTyrell Malacia and Antony were the wing-backs, with Manuel Ugarte and Mason Mount in midfield.Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho then played more attacking roles, with Rasmus Hojlund up front.Roy Keane reveals brutal two-word put down to rude selfie-hunter as Man Utd legend discusses fame with Ricky Gervais More

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      Chelsea ratings: Filip Jorgensen makes claim for No1 shirt but Benoit Badiashile struggles versus Heidenheim

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      CHELSEA remained at the top of the table with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Heidenheim.Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk got on the scoreheet as the Bundesliga side gave them their toughest test so far in the Conference League.Filip Jorgensen made 11 savesCredit: RexChristopher Nkunku scored a brilliant goalCredit: RexMykhailo Mudryk wrapped up the points after good work from Jadon SanchoThe Blues were not at their best in the opening 45 minutes but were far better after a half-time team talk from Enzo Maresca.Here is how SunSport rated the Chelsea performances.Filip Jorgensen – 9He will feel he should be taking Robert Sanchez’s No1 shirt. Made 11 saves in the game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA simply brilliant save to deny Paul Wanner at 0-0 and produced a stunning double stop as Heidenheim pushed for an equaliser.Very composed with the ball at his feet.Axel Disasi – 6One or two dodgy moments and lapses of concentration.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSProduced the front-foot defending Maresca demands to win the ball back high up the pitch for Chelsea’s opener.Tosin Adarabioyo – 7Made progressive passes between the lines to the midfielders excellently. Was vital to moving the ball up the pitch beyond the German side’s high press.Missed a huge chance to score from a set-piece just before half-time.’Referees don’t understand football!’ Ex-Prem ref slams PGMOL for serious Chelsea & Liverpool errorsBenoit Badiashile – 5Yellow card in the first minute for a cynical foul set the tone for his display.Not a very convincing performance. Another who had lapses of concentration. Renato Veiga – 7Played the inverted left-back role once again. Really understands a demanding position. Has the technical ability when on the ball and the intelligence when to move back into defence.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7Good performance. Picked some excellent passes and swung in dangerous crosses.Wasted a big chance to score a second for Chelsea.Cesare Casadei – 5Far too many sideways or backwards passes. Worked hard defensively to keep Wanner quiet. Was sent off for two yellows seconds from the end of the game.Jadon Sancho – 8Did not do much in the first-half but picked Nkunku out well for the goal.Then continued to be a threat down the right and set up Mudryk’s goal.Christopher Nkunku – 7 Probably tried to be too clever with a chance in the first-half, trying to unnecessarily chip goalkeeper Kevin Muller. But then showed his talent by going on a sensational run through challenges and forcing a save.He kept getting into great positions and took his goal incredibly well with a brilliant first touch and calm finish.Also missed a chance to bag another goal.Mykhailo Mudryk – 7Worked incredibly hard defensively and dribbled forward with purpose.Finished brilliantly into the top corner to wrap up the points.Marc Guiu – 6Had four chances in the opening stages, scuffing the first three and rushing the fourth.But the 18-year-old worked incredibly hard and got into good positions.Subs:Joao Felix (62 minutes, for Guiu) – 6Perhaps rested for the weekend. Carney Chukwuemeka (75 minutes, Nkunku) – 6Did not do much after coming on.READ MORE SUN STORIESTyrique George (90 minutes, Sancho) – N/ASamuel Rak-Sakyi (90 minutes, Dewsbury-Hall) – N/A More