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      Ten Hag admits ‘there are reasons’ for Man Utd’s slump as flops risk setting unwanted record with Brentford defeat

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      THE CARABAO CUP TRIUMPH was supposed to be a springboard to greater things for Manchester United.Unfortunately, it has proved quite the opposite.
      Man Utd have lost their last two gamesCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils currently sit 10th in the Premier League tableCredit: Getty
      From a win ratio for manager Erik ten Hag of 69 per cent when they beat Newcastle United at Wembley last February, they have dropped off to 50 per cent with 16 wins from 32.
      So did some believe the job had been done with that first trophy in six years?
      Ten Hag said: “It’s a fact. We have dropped levels and we need to fight against that.
      “We have to get back to those levels and there are reasons for it but still it’s not acceptable and we have to fight against it.”
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      United face Brentford at Old Trafford on the back of five defeats in seven games in all competitions.
      Were they to be stung by the Bees and lose again it would be the first time they have lost three league games in a row since 1979.
      So what do they have to do to get out of this slump that has left them tenth in the league and in danger of dropping out the Champions League at the group stage?
      Ten Hag said: “Every team we put out has to be on one page.
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      “They have a good foundation in the way they play, keep the foundation, support each other and we will do better.
      “Consistency, that is the problem we are struggling with.
      “In big parts of the game, we do a lot of things right but then there are moments where we are struggling and in such moments we can’t survive.
      “In this moment, you have to do the right things, so be consistent and do the job, be consistent in the communication and when you do that you keep the right organisation and do it like before.”
      Ten Hag has seen his side switch off too many times after scoring while heads can go down after they have conceded.
      He said: “Definitely, you can mark such a moment as when we score a goal or concede a goal and when decisive moments go against us, we lose a bit as a team.
      “Over big parts in 95 per cent of the game, we are a team, so we have to keep going all the way through and we have to step up.”
      Man Utd have won just half of their games since lifting the Carabao Cup in FebruaryCredit: Alamy More

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      Carabao Cup fixtures revealed with huge TV clash as Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool all play on same night

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S mouthwatering clash with Newcastle headlines the Carabao Cup fourth-round TV fixtures.The repeat of last season’s final kicks off at 8.15pm on Wednesday November 1 in front of the Sky Sports cameras.
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      And the London derby between West Ham and Arsenal is also on Sky on the same night, starting 45 minutes earlier at 7.30pm.
      Incredibly, it means that the two selections will overlap – so fans will be forced to choose between them.
      And there will not be a live match on TV on Tuesday October 31.
      The EFL confirmed the reason for both the United and Arsenal matches being on the Wednesday due to European .
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      A statement said: “As a result of both Manchester United and West Ham United being scheduled for Premier League action on Sunday 29 October and Saturday 4 November, their respective Carabao Cup Round Four will both take place on Wednesday 1 November to allow for the appropriate recovery and preparation time for the fixture.
      “Due to a number of Premier League games taking place on Sunday 29 October, options for live selections on Tuesday 31 October were impacted, meaning both fixtures will be broadcast on the Wednesday, in staggered kick-offs.”
      Strangely, Chelsea are also in action on the Wednesday when they host Blackburn.
      That is despite the Blues not being in European action and therefore not playing on the Sunday before.
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      In fact, Mauricio Pochettino’s side take on Brentford in the lunchtime game on Saturday September 28 while Rovers host Swansea at 3pm.
      Liverpool’s Carabao Cup trip to Bournemouth is also on November 1.
      Ipswich vs Fulham takes place that night, too.
      That leaves Everton vs Burnley and Exeter’s home tie with Middlesbrough on the Tuesday night.
      Mansfield and Port Vale are yet to confirm their fixture date but it is expected to be October 31 as well.
      Manchester United beat Newcastle 2-0 at Wembley in February to end their six-year trophy drought, thanks to goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford.
      Casemiro was on target again on Tuesday as the Red Devils saw off Crystal Palace 3-0 in round three – with Alejandro Garnacho and Anthony Martial finding the net.
      Newcastle, meanwhile, dumped out Manchester City thanks to a solo strike from Alexander Isak.
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      Little-spotted change to Carabao Cup draw could explain why Man Utd got yet another home tie

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      WEDNESDAY night’s Carabao Cup draw saw a little-spotted change that may explain why Manchester United got yet another home tie.The Red Devils set a new record by landing a 12th home cup tie in a row after drawing Newcastle in the fourth-round of the EFL competition.
      Wednesday’s fourth-round draw saw a little-spotted change to who drew the home teamsCredit: YouTube / Sky Sports Football
      The third-round draw saw the person on the right draw the home teamsCredit: YouTube / Sky Sports Football
      The same can be seen in the second-round drawCredit: YouTube / Sky Sports Football
      United will face the Magpies at Old Trafford – who they beat in the Carabao Cup final last term.
      Despite Eddie Howe’s side’s 1-0 victory against eight-time EFL Cup winners Manchester City at St James’ Park Newcastle fans were ragging.
      They were fuming with their fourth-round fixture and a slight change in the draw could be the reason for it.
      The draw was conducted by SkySports presenter Emma Saunders, Celtic legend Neil Lennon and former Sunderland man Don Goodman.
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      In the second and third-round draws the person on the left drew the home teams and the right did the away teams.
      But last night it was ex-Bhoys star Lennon who standing on the right drew the home sides as he pulled out Man Utd No4 to hand them another home game.
      The tie meant United set a new record for drawing the most home ties.
      The odds of the record happening, drawing 12 home ties in a row is 4,096/1 – and left many wondering if the small tweak to the draw could explain why Man Utd will host once again.
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      Man Utd’s extraordinary run of home fixtures dates back to a defeat at Leicester in March 2021.
      United’s only domestic cup match to be played away from Old Trafford in the last three years was a two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest as well as a semi-final and final in the FA Cup at Wembley.
      They will now battle Newcastle in the week commencing October 30 for a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. More

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      Pep Guardiola branded ‘sausage’ by fans after incredible reaction at full-time after Man City dumped out of cup

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has been branded a “sausage” by fans for his reaction to Manchester City’s Carabao Cup exit.The Treble winners were knocked out in the third round by Newcastle on Wednesday night.
      Pep Guardiola has been branded a ‘sausage’ by fansCredit: Reuters
      Alexander Isak’s second half strike proved to be the only goal of the game as Eddie Howe’s side progressed to the last 16.
      After the match, Guardiola fumed at Newcastle’s approach to the game, despite initially congratulating them on their victory.
      The City boss ranted: “I think Newcastle couldn’t accept our first half dominance.
      “They increased the rhythm and aggression and kicking, and they were there, more aggressive. We struggled a little but that’s normal.
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      “I said at half-time the second half will not be like the first.
      “I don’t know how many fouls they did and how many we did but we had double yellow cards. It is what it is.”
      Guardiola had earlier been shown a yellow card for dissent during the match before confronting referee Chris Kavanagh at the final whistle.
      Reacting to the Spaniard’s rant on social media, one fan wrote: “Pep Guardiola the biggest sore loser in world football, sausage.”
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      Guardiola was shown a yellow card during Manchester City’s loss to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Another added: “Pep Guardiola aka the cheque book manager, is a big sore loser!”
      Meanwhile, a third supporter commented: “Seems like the best manager in the world certainly cared being knocked out of it last night on the back winning a treble…”
      City will look to bounce back from their loss when they return to Premier League action away at Wolves on Saturday.
      As for Newcastle, they have been drawn away to Manchester United in the next round, a replay of last season’s final. More

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      Twelve things more likely than Man Utd getting 12 home draws in a row including Micah Richards becoming next JAMES BOND

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      MICAH RICHARDS being the next James Bond is one of the many things more likely to happen than Manchester United getting 12 home cup draws in a row.The Red Devils broke a new record yesterday when they were pulled out the hat to play Newcastle in Round Four of the Carabao Cup.
      Manchester United have had 12 consecutive cup draws at homeCredit: Sky Sports
      Micah Richards is rated at 2500/1 to be the new 007Credit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazo
      It was remarkably their 12th consecutive home draw on the bounce in domestic cups.
      United’s extraordinary run dates back to March 2021 with some fans claiming it must be “rigged.”
      There’s a 50/50 chance they will get a home tie.
      But the outlandish odds of landing 12 home draws in a row is 4,096/1 — or 0.024 per cent.
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      Here are a dozen surprising things more likely to occur than Man Utd’s luck in the cup.
      Killed by a meteorite – 3000/1
      A university study in the United States claims the chance of being hit by a meteorite or comet is between 3000/1 and 250,000/1 depending on where you live.
      Pro golfer hitting a hole in one – 3000/1
      Tiger Woods has hit 20 hole in ones during his glittering career and whenever a professional golfer takes to the tee there is a 3000/1 chance of them getting it in first time.

      Micah Richards to be next James Bond – 2500/1
      The ex-Manchester City player-turned-pundit has made a name for himself with his big personality and he is somehow a huge outsider to replace Daniel Craig as the new 007.
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      Grimsby to win the FA Cup – 2000/1 
      Grimsby currently sit 17th in the League Two and went on a stunning cup run last season before being beaten in the quarter-finals by Brighton.
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      They are more likely to lift the trophy at Wembley this year than United were to get 12 home draws on the spin.
      Becoming an astronaut – 1525/1
      There is also a better chance of you going into space than Erik ten Hag’s men receiving such fortune.
      Born on a leap day – 1461/1
      February 29 occurs once every four years and the odds of being born on that day is minuscule.
      Man Utd to win 7-1 and Jonny Evans to score a hat-trick this weekend – 1000/1
      Man Utd face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday and the bookies think a 7-1 win with Evans taking home the match ball is more likely than the 12 consecutive home draws.
      Jonny Evans is more likely to score a hat-trick this SaturdayCredit: Getty
      There is a better chance of becoming an astronaut than United’s luck of the drawCredit: Alamy
      Double-yolked egg – 1000/1
      About 1 in every 1000 eggs contain two yolks and it’ll take “cracking” luck to ever get one.
      Born with an extra toe – 1000/1
      Polydactyly is a condition where babies are born with an extra toe or hand. It is extremely rare and runs in some families.
      Dwight McNeil to win golden boot – 1000/1
      Everton’s McNeil scored seven times last term and is yet to find the back of the net this season.
      Burnley star Josh Brownhill, Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie and Wolves’ Fabio Silva are also rated at 1000/1 to beat favourite Erling Haaland in the race to be the top scorer.
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      Elon Musk next president – 500/1
      The Twitter and Tesla billionaire has a 500/1 chance of being voted into the White House at some point in his life.
      Michael Owen to be next England manager – 200/1 
      Owen has never managed or coached before and he is surprisingly rated at 200/1 to replace Gareth Southgate as Three Lions gaffer.
      Tesla founder Elon Musk has more chance of being elected US PresidentCredit: Getty
      Michael Owen is 200/1 to be the new England managerCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Chelsea fans fume as Pochettino is booked for complaining after officials ‘forget the rules of football’

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      CHELSEA fans were left fuming after Mauricio Pochettino picked up a yellow card during the club’s 1-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday.The Blues boss was booked after complaining about an offside decision in the 92nd minute.
      Chelsea fans were fuming after Armando Broja, far right, was flagged offside despite being in his own halfCredit: Twitter @CarefreeJonty
      Mauricio Pochettino complained about the decision and was booked as a resultCredit: Getty
      Armando Broja was deemed to be in an offside position – even though he was in his own half.
      Rules state that it is not possible for a player to be offside in their own half, so Pochettino was furious about the decision.
      And his response led to him being penalised.
      Fans raged at the outcome, with one person tweeting: “Broja is offside here apparently. He’s in his own half. I want to laugh. But it’s genuinely not even funny. It’s pathetic.”
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      Another added: “And they had the gall to book Poch when he called it out. Unbelievable.”
      A third wrote: “Embarrassing officiating.”
      While a fourth fan commented: “I can’t lie, this Chelsea Vs Brighton match has to be one of the worst refereeing I’ve seen in recent times. Almost like the officials were working without a rule book.”
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      Several refereeing decisions raised eyebrows during Chelsea’s Carabao Cup clash with Brighton, with both sets of fans feeling aggrieved.
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      Blues midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu escaped a red card following a reckless challenge on Carlos Baleba.

      Nicolas Jackson, who scored the decisive goal shortly after half time, was then denied a second later in the game after he was deemed offside.
      However, replays appeared to show the striker was onside when played through by Cole Palmer.
      VAR was not in use throughout the game, which frustrated many supporters.
      Chelsea went on to win 1-0 thanks to a second-half strike from Jackson. More

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      Fans left stunned after ‘fanboy’ Haaland makes incredible request from rival Isak after Man City dumped out of cup

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      FOOTBALL fans were taken aback after Erling Haaland asked Alexander Isak for his shirt following Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win over Manchester City.Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners were dumped out of the competition on Wednesday evening as Isak scored the only goal of the game to hand the Toon a superb 1-0 victory.
      Erling Haaland asked for Alexander Isak’s shirt after handing him a Man City oneCredit: Twitter

      The Man City man looked thrilled to have received the jerseyCredit: Twitter
      The pair embraced in front of the cameras following the exchangeCredit: Twitter
      Haaland, 23, played no part in the match as he was left to watch on as an unused substitute.
      But he made his way onto the pitch at full-time for a word with Swedish match-winner Isak, 24.
      And he proceeded to ask the ex-Real Sociedad man for his shirt after handing him one of his own.
      This led to many people reacting on social media as they viewed it as a sign of respect from Haaland for Isak’s talent.
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      One said: “Erling Haaland absolutely desperate for Isak’s shirt. The boy with the world at his feet.”
      Another replied: “Haaland asking for Isak’s shirt there.. He knows who the main man is 👀.”
      A third added: “Haaland wanting Isak’s shirt. Game recognises game #fanboy.”
      While a fourth responded: “Haaland asking for Isak’s shirt. Even he knows who the GOAT is.”
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      Isak joined Newcastle from Sociedad at the beginning of last season for £63million.
      He has played 34 games for Eddie Howe’s side, scoring 14 goals and assisting another three.
      Haaland also joined Man City ahead of the 2022/23 campaign and has enjoyed a remarkable first year at the Etihad, contributing 60 goals and 11 assists in 62 matches.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle have been drawn away at Manchester United in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
      It is the twelfth successive time the Red Devils have been handed a home cup tie. More

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      Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali heads to dressing room AGAIN but fails to crack a smile despite Blues’ win over Brighton

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      CHELSEA co-owner Behdad Eghbali re-entered the dressing room after the club’s 1-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday.The Stamford Bridge chief has paid a visit to Mauricio Pochettino and his players after every match he has attended this season.
      Chelsea clinched a 1-0 win over Brighton in the Carabao Cup on WednesdayCredit: AP
      Behdad Eghbali entered the dressing room after Chelsea’s win over BrightonCredit: Twitter @gary_cotterill

      He shook hands and greeted squad members and coaching staff following Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday before being chased down by a group of angry supporters.
      And Eghbali returned to the dressing room following the club’s Carabao Cup win over Brighton.
      However, he still looked far from happy.
      Chelsea have endured a terrible start to the season.
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      They currently sit 14th in the Premier League table with just five points from six games.
      That’s despite the fact that over £1billion has been spent on players since Todd Boehly and Eghbali took over last summer.
      Boehly allegedly tore into the Chelsea squad following a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in April.
      He spent an HOUR ranting at the players before singling out a senior star.
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      However, Pochettino has made it clear that he is perfectly comfortable with the owners entering the dressing room.
      He said: “I like when the owners come. In all my career as a coach, at Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain before and after. I think it is good that the owner came to the dressing room.
      “It’s the way they approach the player is important, if they are in a good way then they are very welcome. After my press conference after the game against Aston Villa, they came and chill with us, like normally.
      “Also against Liverpool, Luton, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, they came with Paul and Laurence and Behdad.
      “We talk about the game. I don’t see it in a bad way. For me, it’s good always if they share with us and they can say hello to the players. It would be different if they came for a speech or something, but with the way that they came of course they are very welcome.
      “They own the club, they can do whatever they want. We are so glad they came and shared with us – even when it’s good things and we won the game, but even on Sunday where we lost and we are suffering.” More