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      Man Utd player ratings: Harry Maguire puts in another solid showing but Aaron Wan-Bissaka shows why he may be sold

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      AARON WAN-BISSAKA’S future at Manchester United is not secure after another abject display in their 1-1 draw with Burnley.Harry Maguire meanwhile put in another solid defensive display before Andre Onana’s late foul saw Zeki Amdouni awarded a penalty and Burnley steal a point.Andre Onana again travelled out of his box to give Burnley a late penaltyCredit: ReutersAntony thought he’d won it for UnitedCredit: PAAntony’s first Premier League goal in more than a year calmed some nerves in Old Trafford as he fired home inside 79 minutes.But Vincent Kompany’s side started the brighter and had 16 shots in total to rean a draw that leaves them just one point behind Luton.Onana made several big saves, but was responsible for Burnley’s equaliser, when Amdouni slotted home a great penalty in the 87th minute.SunSport’s Neil Custis has rated the United players’ performances.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAndre Onana – 6The Cameroon international produced a number of top quality reaction stops, not least in the 34th minute to deny a point blank Lyle Foster header.But his clumsiness taking out Amdouni cost his side a penalty and all three points. Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 5Struggling to find his best form again both in terms of defending and in the support he gives the midfield and attack.Casemiro – 7Asked to adapt to a centre-back role again as he did last weekend at Wembley and against Sheffield United.Most read in FootballDid well alongside Maguire to keep Burnley at bay until the late penalty.Harry Maguire – 8Continues to be a fine example to those players who think they can’t fight their way back into this team. He has, and deserves his place, even when everyone is fit.Harry Maguire clapped United fans – who were BOOING after their 1-1 draw with BurnleyCredit: PADiogo Dalot – 7It’s not been a great season for United but when it comes to players of the season Dalot would be right up there.Kobbie Mainoo – 6He has won plenty of plaudits but you can tell that there is still some way to go before he is truly ready for a regular starting place. Still there were boos for the decision to take him off. Christian Eriksen – 6The 32-year-old Norwegian has been a fine servant to the club over the last two seasons. But these will be his final few games for United.Antony – 7Had done barely anything all game then when with just over ten minutes to go he burst on to a loose pass and did brilliantly to keep his balance and finish for the winner.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Not his very best on this occasion. Did not get on the ball enough and when he did there was no end product.Bruno Fernandes – 8The Red Devils player of the season. Always available to start, always available to give and receive the ball. Forget the criticism, he is a captain who leads by example. United captain Fernandes was devastates after blowing another leadCredit: EPARasmus Hojlund – 6Can someone please try and pass to him now and again. Little wonder he has grown increasingly frustrated at the lack of service he is getting from team-mates.Did well to stay claim when subbed off.SubsAmad Diallo 65′ (for Hojlund)- 6Gave a little injection of energy into the United side when he came on.READ MORE SUN STORIESScott McTominay 65′ (for Mainoo) – 6Failed to live up to his supersub tag on this occasion.Sofyan Amrabat 81′ (for Eriksen) – 6Its not been a very happy loan period for the Moroccan who played so well at the last World Cup. Garnacho looks distraught as he walks off at the endCredit: PA More

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      Man Utd 1 Burnley 1: Zeki Amdouni scores last-gasp penalty to boost Premier League survival hopes in gripping finale

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      ANTONY accepted Burnley’s gift to scrape past the relegation-threatened side – only for Andre Onana to give it straight back.The Red Devils goalkeeper clumsily clattered into Zeki Amdouni with a leap in the area.It was another poor performance and result for Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyZeki Amdouni converted a late penalty to salvage a draw at Old TraffordCredit: GettyAndre Onana clattered into the Clarets man in the closing stagesCredit: ReutersReferee John Brooks checked the VAR monitor and pointed to the spot.And Amdouni stepped up to slot the spot-kick in, sending Onana the wrong way. Earlier on, frustrations were beginning to build at Old Trafford.But a shocking pass across the defensive line allowed Antony to race clear.And the Brazilian, losing his balance, showed composure to guide the ball into the bottom corner with 11 minutes to go.However, his hard work was undone by an erratic piece of goalkeeping from his team-mate.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTHIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.Onana cut a dejected figure after giving the penalty awayCredit: ReutersAntony produced an unorthodox finish into the bottom cornerCredit: AFPHe put the ball under his shirt to celebrateCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho rolls around in pain after taking a whackCredit: GettyHe was also lucky to avoid a booking for going down easily in the boxCredit: PAJacob Bruun Larsen tries his luck with a free-kickCredit: GettyThere were boos when Erik ten Hag took off local hero Kobbie MainooCredit: GettyScott McTominay limped off injured late onCredit: PAUsain Bolt was in the crowd… but he did not see a fast start from his beloved UnitedCredit: ReutersVincent Kompany’s side face a mammoth task to avoid the dropCredit: PA More

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      ‘Mo Salah’s gone full Jose Mourinho’, say fans as Liverpool star reacts to Klopp row with scathing nine-word statement

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      LIVERPOOL superstar Mohamed Salah has been compared to Jose Mourinho over his reaction to his explosive row with Jurgen Klopp.Salah, 31, started the trip to West Ham on the bench, much to the surprise of many, and was getting ready to come on during the 82nd minute.Liverpool star Mohamed Salah refused to address his row with Jurgen KloppCredit: GettyLiverpool star Salah was compared to Jose Mourinho after his fiery statementCredit: ReutersThat was when Klopp, 56, approached the star winger on the touchline and whispered something to his ear.That led to a fiery reaction from the Egypt international who started yelling towards his manager while gesticulating with his arms.The argument got so heated team-mates Darwin Nunez and Joe Gomez had to get involved and separate the two in front of the cameras and a packed London Stadium.Klopp tried to pour cold water on the incident during his post-match press conference insisting the matter was closed after a discussion in the dressing room.Read More on FootballHowever, the Liverpool star suggested otherwise as he walked through the mixed zone telling journalists he couldn’t speak as he suggested things would get even worse if he did.Salah said: “There’s going to be fire today if I speak.”That brought back memories of Mourinho’s infamous post-match interview in 2014.The Special One cut a frustrated figure during his second spell at Chelsea after a loss to Aston Villa and stated he shouldn’t express his true feelings or there would be repercussions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMourinho said 10 years ago: “I prefer not to speak. If I speak I am in big trouble. In big trouble. And I don’t want to be in big trouble.”Fans couldn’t help but see the resemblance as they stormed social media.Jurgen Klopp insists Mo Salah is 100% committed to Liverpool amidst speculation linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia One fan tweeted: “Wonderful. Salah gone full Mourinho. Great look Mo.”Another posted: “Mohamed Salah doing his best Jose Mourinho impression.”A third commented: “After the argument between Salah and Klopp it’s Mourinho’s iconic speech recreated all over again lmaoooo.”This one said: “Why not just decline and walk away quietly.”And that one stated: “You are not Jose bro.”Slot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan King
      LIVERPOOL managerial target Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.
      But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.
      Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.
      But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.
      Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.
      “The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.
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      Erik ten Hag angrily BOOED by Man Utd fans after ‘bizarre’ double substitution as fans predict ‘this is the end for him’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans booed in response to Erik ten Hag deciding to take off Rasmus Hojlund against Burnley.The striker was hauled off just after the hour mark despite the 0-0 scoreline.Fans booed Erik ten Hag’s double substitutionCredit: ReutersStriker Rasmus Hojlund was taken off with United in need of a goalCredit: PAKobbie Mainoo was also withdrawn and Scott McTominay brought on in his place.The midfielder is United’s third-highest scorer this season with ten goals, behind Hojlund and Bruno Fernandes.He received a warm reception from the Old Trafford faithful after they made their feelings clear in response to Hojlund’s withdrawal.Amad Diallo replaced the Dane and the change paid off as Antony struck 15 minutes later – his first Premier League goal of the season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHowever Burnley equalised late on through a Zeki Amdouni penalty, leading fans to criticise Ten Hag’s changes.One said: “Need a goal? Take off the striker?!?!? Makes sense.”Another added: “Jesus Christ Mainoo off instead of Eriksen. These bizarre substitutions will be the end of Ten Hag.”And a third said: “Absolutely shameful.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd another commented: “The Hojlund sub was horrendous.”United have made a habit of conceding late goals of late and it cost them against Burnley as the game ended 1-1.That goal could be crucial for Vincent Kompany’s side who are now just two points off safety.Marcus Rashford should be scoring up to 35 goals a year but ‘needs support’ says Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag More

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      Fans slam ‘worst thing I’ve ever seen from EFL ref’ as John Eustace sent off after heated touchline bust-up

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      BLACKBURN ROVERS manager John Eustace has been sent-off for pushing Kasey Palmer in the technical area.Blackburn are up against FA Cup heartbreakers Coventry City in the Championship.Eustace is shown a red card by referee Anthony BackhouseCredit: PAThe Blackburn boss was sent off following a scuffle with Kasey Coventry star PalmerCredit: RexEustace was given his matching orders for pushing Palmer.The Coventry midfielder was holding onto the ball, which sparked fury from the former Birmingham manager.Palmer did receive a yellow card for his efforts.The incident happened in the 50th minute of the match, with the score still goalless.But just 12 minutes later, Liam Kitching was given a straight red for bringing down Sam Gallagher as the last man.One fan said: “John Eustace getting a red card for that is the worst thing I have ever seen from an EFL ref…. sort your Refs out ffs how is that a red honestly.”Another said: “So we now have no manager on the touchline for the rest of the season whilst fighting relegation.” More

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      ‘Its a big lie’ – Brazil legend breaks silence on claims ‘three-in-a-bed’ relationship wrecked celeb couple’s marriage

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      ADRIANO has denied claims his “three-in-a-bed” relationship with a fitness model and her husband were to blame for the couple’s break-up.Journalist Bruno Di Simone alleged the former Brazil international had enjoyed ‘throuples’ with Gracyanne Barbosa, 40, and her 50-year-old now ex-partner Belo.Adriano is alleged to have had a relationship with Gracyanne BarbosaCredit: GettyModel Gracyanne split from husband Bruno Di Simone this monthCredit: NewsflashThe couple split earlier this month after 12 years of marriage.On Rede TV programme Geral do Povo, Di Simone said: “They had an open relationship.“Adriano had a relationship with Gracyanne and Belo witnessed it.“She fell in love with him and continued to have a secret relationship with him.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe went on to claim it was an “open secret” in the neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro where they lived.Adriano has hit back by posting a video to his 9.3million Instagram followers, saying the throuple claims were an invention and he had never dated Playboy model Gracyanne.He raged: “Once again this controversy that’s been made up about me, Belo and Gracyanne.“I don’t even know what this menage thing is they’re talking about.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I have the greatest respect for Belo and I’ve never been out with Gracyanne.”He continued: “You can be sure the man who’s making these allegations and inventing this about me is going to get sued. What he claims happened never existed. I’ve never done anything like this in my life.”Meet Jude Bellingham’s glam new WagAdriano, who has made just as many headlines off the pitch as he did on it, concluded his post by telling his fans: “Always, when I least expect it, they invent things about me.“I’ve never done this menage-a-trois thing. My fans, it’s all a big lie. That is the truth. I’m a man, everybody knows that.”Gracyanne and Belo, real name Marcelo Pires Vieira, confirmed they had split on April 18 following reports they had been living separate lives for the past eight months.They said in a joint statement: “The singer Belo will not comment on his personal life and reinforces that he is focused on his career.“Gracyanne Barbosa reaffirms that the love between the couple has not ended, but confirms the current separation.”Neither has commented on the claims linking them to Adriano which the footballer has angrily denied.Adriano made headlines by tying the knot with an old flame in a whirlwind romance in November 2022 before they split just 24 days later.The retired striker had surprised family and friends by bringing forward his plans to marry on-off girlfriend Micaela Mesquita.Adriano had reportedly been seeing Micaela in secret before they married at the same time he was enjoying trysts with model and medical student Victoria Moreira.At the time he was staying in the presidential suite of a luxury hotel in the upmarket neighbourhood of Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro while between homes after selling a former mansion.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also had a short-lived affair with medical student Ceu Oliveira at the start of 2021.He was first linked to the 21-year-old days after it was reported he had allegedly cheered himself up after a failed transfer by spending £13,000 on 18 prostitutes. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s shocking demands to ex-Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick over ‘game time’ revealed

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO told Ralf Rangnick he would NOT sit on the bench for Manchester United games he was not involved in.The superstar returned to Old Trafford in 2021 when United were managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Ronaldo reportedly had very specific game time demands at UnitedCredit: GettyBut the Norwegian was dismissed less than four months later, with Rangnick being placed in temporary charge until the end of the season.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s strained relationship with Rangnick is no secret.But now Ronaldo’s astonishing playing time requests have been laid bare.According to BILD, Ronaldo instructed Rangnick that he would play four out of five matches. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBefore insisting that for the one game that he would miss, he wouldn’t be on the bench but would instead watch it at home.The ex-Real Madrid star outlasted Rangnick at United, staying at the club until November 2022.However, a disagreement with the next manager, Erik ten Hag, made his position at Old Trafford untenable.Just before leaving United, Ronaldo heavily criticised the club during a fiery interview with Piers Morgan.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe even referenced Rangnick during the interview, saying that nobody understood his appointment as a sporting director and added that he “is not even a coach”.Ronaldo said: “I don’t know what’s going on, but since Sir Alex Ferguson left, I saw no evolution in the club, the progress was zero.”Cristiano Ronaldo sent off for appearing to elbow opponent before he resists the urge to furiously punch ball at referee”For example, we have an interesting point that, how the club as Manchester United after they sack Ole, they bring in sports director Rangnick, which is something that nobody understands.”This guy is not even a coach. A bigger club like Manchester United bringing in a sports director – it surprised not only me but all the world, you know? Of course, in my opinion.”Ronaldo topped the club’s scoring charts in his only full season back with the Red Devils, but equalled copped huge amounts of criticism for his performances and his demeanour.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Leicester called ‘champions’ BEFORE season had even started thanks to eerie omen as tweet from 10 MONTHS AGO goes viral

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      A FAN with a special King Power of prediction hailed Leicester’s promotion 10 MONTHS before they did the trick this week – thanks to an incredible omen.Huddersfield supporter Oliver Eaton’s June 2023 tweet explaining his Foxy feeling has now gone viral after City sealed an instant return to the Premier League.Leicester stars revelled after sealing promotionCredit: https://twitter.com/LCFCThe jubilant Foxes even trolled second-placed rivals LeedsCredit: https://twitter.com/LCFCLeeds’ 4-0 loss at QPR on Friday night ensured Leicester’s elevation from the Championship, three days after the Foxes beat Southampton 5-0.Yet Eaton had already “congratulated” Enzo Maresca’s men for their upcoming achievement last summer.And it’s all down to a staggering stat involving his beloved Terriers!The marketing executive revealed each of Town’s opening-day Championship opponents from the past three seasons went up the same campaign. READ MORE TOP STORIESHe posted: “Here is your reminder that whoever gets Huddersfield’s first home game has gone on to be promoted as Champions for the last three seasons.”Norwich 20.21… Fulham 21.22… Burnley 22.23.”And once  a home match with the Foxes was scheduled for the August 12 curtain-raiser, Eaton added: “I guess it’s congratulations to Leicester City.”True, his title prediction isn’t quite home and dry, as Ipswich have an outside chance of overhauling Maresca’s leaders.Most read in ChampionshipHere’s how a Huddersfield fan announced the Foxes’ success earlyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNonetheless, fans on social media saluted Eaton for being so on the crystal ball – one saying “unbelievable stat that”.But with Huddersfield doomed to relegation, one sad supporter posted: “Incredible coincidence! But it isn’t going to be the case next season.”Leicester PROMOTED to the Premier League as Leeds suffer shock defeat at QPR to leave door open for IpswichMeanwhile, ironically, Leicester revelled in their promotion joy with a prophecy of their own.The Foxes trolled second-placed rivals Leeds by tweeting “I predict a riot”.Our beautiful game is broken, says Dave KidBy Dave Kidd
      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more… More