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      Man Utd ratings: Casemiro sets United on path to glory with another stunning display but Bruno is surprisingly quiet

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were the toast of Wembley as they beat Newcastle 2-0 in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.A Casemiro goal and a deflected Marcus Rashford strike, later awarded as a Sven Botman own-goal, put the Red Devils on course for victory.
      Man Utd beat Newcastle 2-0 to win the Carabao Cup final at WembleyCredit: Getty
      And the result saw United lift their first trophy since 2017.
      Erik ten Hag will now be hoping to round off a brilliant debut season with success in the FA Cup and Europa League.
      But who was United’s best player against Newcastle today?
      And did anyone have a game to forget?
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      Here, SunSport’s Tom Barclay delivers his Man Utd player ratings…
      DAVID DE GEA – 7
      How different this game could have been had De Gea not denied Allan Saint-Maximin with a brilliant stop at his near post at 0-0.
      Didn’t have a lot else to do, but that was crucial.
      DIOGO DALOT – 6
      Booked for a cynical foul to bring down livewire Allan Saint-Maximin early on, but also showed decent delivery when going forward.
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      Got the nod over Aaron Wan-Bissaka but then was replaced by ex-Crystal Palace man at half-time.
      RAPHAEL VARANE – 7
      Solid enough from the World Cup winner but Callum Wilson did not give him much to worry about.
      LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 8
      They don’t call him ‘The Butcher’ for nothing.
      Put his head in where it hurts on a number of occasions, bravely denying Fabian Schar, Callum Wilson and Joelinton.
      Casemiro fired United on their way to gloryCredit: Reuters
      LUKE SHAW – 7
      Pinpoint free-kick delivery for Casemiro’s opener, the England man was rarely troubled by Miguel Almiron.
      CASEMIRO – 9
      Another stunning performance.
      His bullet header set United on their way to victory, and he gave a lesson on snuffing out attacks with his defensive work.
      FRED – 7
      Brave interception to stop fellow Brazilian from getting on a Saint-Maximin pass on the edge of the box at 0-0.
      Booked for a clumsy foul but positionally sound.
      Bruno Fernandes struggled to make his markCredit: Reuters
      ANTONY – 6
      Wound up Newcastle with some of his arrogant flicks and tricks – but, to be fair, they were pretty effective.
      One set up a counter that led to a great Wout Weghorst shot.
      BRUNO FERNANDES – 5
      Quiet game for the Portuguese playmaker – but United’s dominance meant it mattered little.
      Risked a penalty when felling Fabian Schar but ref David Coote did not give it.
      MARCUS RASHFORD – 7
      Everything he touches right now turns to goals.
      Won the free-kick which led to the opener then his shot deflected up off the unfortunate Sven Botman for the crucial second six minutes later.
      Marcus Rashford netted the second before it was later given to Sven BotmanCredit: Getty
      WOUT WEGHORST – 7
      You can see why Erik ten Hag likes him, even if he is not a huge goal threat.
      Very effective in opening up chances for his team-mates, up for a scrap and even came close with a long-ranger.
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      Aaron Wan-Bissaka (for Diogo Dalot at HT) – 7
      Solid defensive clearance from a free-kick shortly after coming on, he kept pace with the tricky Saint-Maximin.
      Marcel Sabitzer (for Fred, 69) – 6
      Solidly helped see out the game.
      Scott McTominay (for Wout Weghorst, 70) – 6
      Could he be wearing black and white next year? His energy would suit Eddie Howe’s side nicely.
      Jadon Sancho (for Antony, 81) – 6
      Little to do.
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      Harry Maguire (for Rashford, 88) – 6
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      ‘All because she got too greedy’ – Man Utd fans bizarrely thank Adrien Rabiot’s MUM during Carabao Cup final

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans sang the praises of Adrien Rabiot’s mum after Casemiro scored in the Carabao Cup final.The former Real Madrid star has been key to United’s transformation this season and has even contributed five goals.
      Casemiro headed in Manchester United’s opener in the Carabao Cup finalCredit: AP
      United were close to signing Adrien Rabiot instead of the BrazilianCredit: Getty
      They withdrew from the deal because Rabiot’s mother Veronique made unrealistic wage demandsCredit: AFP
      He headed in United’s opener against Newcastle at Wembley which sparked a discussion about how important he is amongst the Red Devils fanbase.
      And some noted that Casemiro might not even be at the club if United had completed the signing of Rabiot.
      United were close to sealing a move for the Frenchman but the deal fell through because Rabiot’s mother and agent Veronique demanded too high a salary.
      Casemiro was signed instead and his goal in the Carabao Cup final led fans to jokingly thank Veronique.
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      One supporter said: “All because Rabiot’s mum got greedy too loool.”
      Another added: “Rabiot’s mum. Our hero.”
      And a third wrote: “Another thankyou for Rabiot’s mother, without you we wouldn’t have Casemiro.”
      Another commented: “Man of the match Rabiot’s mum.”
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      United fans also rushed to thank Rabiot’s mum and demanded a statue of her be built after Casemiro scored twice against Reading.
      Casemiro has made a big impact at Old Trafford this season with Paul Scholes comparing him to club legend Roy Keane.
      He said of the Brazilian: “People say he’s a defensive midfielder, but I don’t see that. He’s as close to Roy Keane as I’ve seen.” More

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      ‘This is surreal’ – Hilarious moment Gary Neville’s live stream is interrupted by FLOYD MAYWEATHER

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      GARY NEVILLE’S live stream before the Carabao Cup final descended into chaos as Floyd Mayweather made a surprise appearance. The Manchester United legend began the Instagram video by slamming Jamie Carragher for being late as the pundits tried to leave and make their way to Wembley.
      Gary Neville’s live descended into madnessCredit: Instagram @gneville2
      A bus tried to turn around down the narrow street as Gary Neville looked on in disbeliefCredit: Instagram @gneville2
      Floyd Mayweather did not worry about parking properly adding to the chaosCredit: Instagram @gneville2
      Neville explained that Carragher was late because he was in the hotel spa and got the departure time wrong.
      He feared that he was going to be late for Sky Sports’ live coverage of the game between Man Utd and Newcastle.
      While waiting to leave in the car, a bus suddenly appeared and demanded Neville’s vehicle move so it could do a three-point turn down a tight road.
      The former right-back hilariously called the manoeuvre “ambitious” and laughed that he was “just called ‘bruv’.”
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      Things then got weirder, as the bus attempted to turn around unsuccessfully, a car carrying boxing legend Floyd Mayweather parked in the middle of the road blocking the street.
      The fighter, who was involved in exhibition bout in London the night before, casually gout out and strolled into the hotel.
      Neville was left startled saying: “No word of a lie that is Floyd Mayweather. This is surreal.
      “He can dump his car anywhere he wants that man. He’s just thrown it in the middle of the road right in front of the bus, which is struggling like mad.
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      “You could not write this script, this is the best live video you’re ever going to see.
      “Meanwhile, Carragher hasn’t even come out yet he is still in the jacuzzi.”
      The ex-Liverpool man did finally appear to the delight of Neville, who claimed he was “dressed like a Tory politician who had just won an election.”
      Carragher jumped into the car and stressed that their is loads of time and he doesn’t need to be there early as it’s “not a big day for him, just for you [Neville].”
      Jamie Carragher eventually appeared after getting his times wrongCredit: Instagram @gneville2 More

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      ‘Had no idea he was a fan’ – Supporters stunned as they ‘spot James Corden’ in the Newcastle end at Wembley

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      A JAMES CORDEN look-a-like was spotted in the Newcastle end for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.The Toon army were handed a Wembley allocation of 32,000 – but thousands more made the trip down to the capital for the game.
      Fans have spotted a James Corden look-a-like in the Newcastle crowdCredit: Twitter
      The fan has a NUFC tattoo on his bellyCredit: PA
      Newcastle are taking on Man Utd in Sunday’s Carabao Cup finalCredit: Getty
      James Corden is a West Ham fanCredit: AFP
      But one fan that has been spotted in the Newcastle end looks awfully similar to TV star James Corden.
      The shirtless man, who has NUFC plastered on his belly, also had what fans can only describe as George Michael hair.
      One Carabao Cup final viewer said: “Had no idea James Corden was a Newcastle fan…”
      Another tweeted: “James Corden getting involved, good to see.”
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      A third added: “George Michael hairdo.”
      TV star Corden is, of course, a massive West Ham fan.
      The Toon found themselves down 2-0 at half-time.
      Man Utd midfielder Casemiro opened the scoring, guiding his header into the far corner of Loris Karius’ net.
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      Marcus Rashford’s shot then deflected off Sven Botman and in to give the Red Devils a healthy lead.
      Wout Weghorst – playing as a No10 – was unlucky to not get a third for United.
      The January signing got in behind Newcastle’s back line and unleashed a ferocious shot on target, forcing Karius into a smart save. More

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      ‘Glazers paid them’ – Fury as Man Utd fans have Glazers Out posters CONFISCATED as hated owner watches Carabao Cup final

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are up in arms after a “Glazers Out” banner was confiscated by Wembley staff.Some sections of the United fanbase aimed to protest the club ownership at the Carabao Cup final.
      Fans attempted to bring a green and yellow “Glazers Out” banner into WembleyCredit: Twitter @jamiemortell1
      The flag was confiscated much to the fury of fans on social mediaCredit: Twitter @jamiemortell1
      Avram Glazer was joined by Sir Alex Ferguson at WembleyCredit: Alamy
      And while some were able to proudly fly their flags, one group were not allowed to take in their green and yellow banner which read: “Glazers out”.
      Footage of the incident quickly circulated on social media which sparked fury amongst Red Devils fans.
      Supporters voiced their protests with one saying: “Glazers paid them to do that.”
      Another added: “Disgusting.. being paid to crush dissent and the right to protest, shame on those two and any other clowns like them.”
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      And a third said: “I get they may be doing their jobs but whoever gave the memo you can’t have “glazers out” items should be held responsible. Freedom of expression.”
      Another commented: “The glazers have paid off the f***ing staff. True tyrants.🤢.”
      Controversial co-owner Avram Glazer made a rare appearance to watch his side take on Newcastle at Wembley.
      His presence was greeted with “Glazer out” cries from United fans, while some fans online criticised club legend Sir Alex Ferguson for sitting with him.
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      One fan wrote: “Sir Alex should have been sitting away from these grabbers.”
      Another added: “Of course Sir Alex Ferguson is sitting next to his best mates 🤡.”
      And a third said: “Club Legend apparently 💀.” More

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      Fans divided over footage of Newcastle keeper Loris Karius dropping clangers in warm-up for Carabao Cup final

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED supporters were left torn after footage of Loris Karius warming up at Wembley emerged.The former Liverpool keeper, who joined on a free from the Reds last summer, was handed a Toon debut against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final this afternoon.
      Fans were torn after footage of Loris Karius’ warm-up went viralCredit: AFP

      That was after Nick Pope’s red card against Liverpool handed him the shock opportunity.
      He is Newcastle’s No3 keeper – but second-choice Martin Dubravka misses the final as he is cup tied, having played on loan at Man Utd this season.
      Karius, 29, suffered a nightmare in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid and has not played a competitive game for two years.
      One eager fan at Wembley filmed him warming up before the clash and shared the footage online of him spilling several tame shots fired at him.
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      And the comments soon starting flooding in, with one writing: “My guy looked rusty when he was playing week in week out… this is just a joke.”
      Another shared footage from a famous scene from Breaking Bad of Walter White smashing his phone furiously and captioned it with: “Just seen the Karius warmup vid.”
      A fellow fan said: “Disasterclass loading!”
      However, not everyone was downtrodden, with one replying: “Imagine if he is doing that on purpose to make United believe they are going to win cause of his mistake.”
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      A fellow fan wrote: “Probably get… Man of the Match!”
      While another said: “It’s out of his system now. Clean sheet, MOTM, scores the winning pen.” More

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      ‘He used to pull players’ hair in training’ – Kieran Trippier says he ‘loves’ s***housery and reveals who is best at it

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      NEWCASTLE defender Kieran Trippier said he loves ‘s***housery’ – and revealed who of his current and former team-mates is best at it. The defender is preparing for the Carabao Cup Final where the Magpies may need to resort to football’s dark arts to get past Manchester United.
      Kieran Trippier has been consistently impressive since signing for Newcastle in January 2022Credit: Getty
      The Red Devils are the favourites and in tremendous form as they hunt for the first leg of an unlikely quadruple.
      But Trippier and Newcastle are desperate to end the club’s long trophy drought.
      Ahead of the game, United boss Erik ten Hag said he finds Newcastle “annoying” to play against with the Toon becoming increasingly well-known for their ability to manage games using cynical tactics.
      The right-back told the Guardian that he’s a big fan of this side of the game.
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      Trippier said: “I love it. The best for me was Atlético Madrid’s Stefan Savic.
      “He used to pull people’s hair, even in training. It was crazy but I love all that. Of course, opposition fans aren’t going to like it but I think it’s good to see.
      “I don’t see why everyone’s kicking off about it: it’s good!”
      Trippier arrived at St James’ Park just over a year ago after returning to England after a three year stay Atlético Madrid.
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      He credited his time abroad with helping him adapt to football’s dark arts.
      The 32-year-old added: “I’ve experienced these things a lot in Spain.
      “It’s about when to slow a game down. If the opposition are on top, of course you’ve got to kill the game. You’re not going to allow them to take a quick throw-in and say: ‘Carry on.’ 
      “Some teams aren’t happy with us this season but it’s about being clever.”
      Even discounting their cup run, Newcastle are enjoying their best season in years.
      The club are currently fifth, four points behind Tottenham with two games in hand. More

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      Why is Phil Jones on punditry and NOT in Man Utd squad for Carabao Cup final?

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      PHIL JONES may still be on the books as a Manchester United player – but he’s not in footy attire today. United are playing in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley against Newcastle.
      Phil Jones has suffered with knee injuries throughout his careerCredit: AFP
      Erik Ten Hag’s side are bidding to win United’s first trophy for six years, while Newcastle are hoping for a first in 68 years.
      Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez start in defence for United, with Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire on the bench.
      There’s no room for Phil Jones in the squad, as he’s on punditry duty for Sky Sports instead.
      But there is one other reason why he’s not in the squad.

      Why is Phil Jones not in the Man Utd squad?
      Phil Jones is out with a devastating knee injury.
      Ten Hag said earlier this season: “For the whole season he’s injured. I can’t say [if Jones will play again this season].
      “What I can say is that he’s not available for training since the first day of training this season so I think there’s not an opportunity for you to recover quickly and be available quickly.”
      Phil Jones is on punditry duty for Sky Sports
      Jones’ long term knee injury appears to still be a major issue with the centre-back not being named in a game day squad list since September.
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      Jones’ contract expires at the end of June when he could leave Old Trafford after 13 years.
      The centre-back was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011 with the legendary Scottish manager claiming he could become the club’s “best ever player”.
      But now he looks to have taken a jump into a new career as he appears alongside Roy Keane and Gary Neville at the Carabao Cup final. More