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      Man Utd player ratings: Onana has night to forget but Fernandes scores cracker and almost nets winner vs Galatasaray

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S Champions League campaign has been left hanging by a thread after a six-goal thriller in Turkey. Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay and Hakim Ziyech were all on the scoresheet.
      Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu made it 3-3Credit: Reuters
      But it was sub Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu’s 71st minute leveller to make it 3-3 which proved decisive.
      Here is how Neil Custis rated United’s players from Istanbul.
      ANDRE ONANA – 4
      The Cameroon international had a night to forget with him at fault for both of Galatasaray’s first two goals.
      The decision to replace David De Gea with the former Inter Milan goalkeeper continues to look flawed.
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      AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 6
      Showed his influence going forward once more by setting up Scott McTominay to make it 3-1.
      HARRY MAGUIRE – 6
      It seems that having the captaincy taken from him has released a huge burden on his shoulders and is back to his best form.
      Andre Onana was at fault for Galatasaray’s two opening goalsCredit: Rex

      VICTOR LINDELOF – 6
      You would not have thought at the start of the season that he and Maguire would be the centre-back pairing to be relied on now, but both deserve their places.
      LUKE SHAW – 6
      His return has been more than welcome bringing authority to that left back position once again but did not have his usual influence further upfield.
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      SCOTT MCTOMINAY – 6
      Having looked like he was on his way out of Old Trafford in the summer he has become a consistent regular in the team once more.
      Scott McTominay got on the score sheetCredit: AFP
      SOFYAN AMRABAT – 6
      Solid enough as a shield in front of the back four but an early yellow card left him walking a tightrope and no doubt lead to his substitution early in the second-half.
      ANTONY – 7
      This was more like it from the former Ajax winger as he played on the front foot from the start of the game but faded in the second period.
      BRUNO FERNANDES – 8
      Hit an absolute cracker to put United 2-0 up in a fine first half performance and almost won it late on when he rattled the woodwork with another long range effort.
      Bruno Fernandes scored a screamerCredit: AFP

      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7
      Fernandes said before the game he hoped for another piece of magic from the teenager after his overhead kick at the weekend and the Argentine duly delivered by blasting the opener into the near top corner.
      RASMUS HOJLUND – 6
      Did plenty of running once again but he just does not get enough chances and work still needs to be done on the link up play with him.
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      KOBBIE MAINOO: (On for Amrabat 57) – 5
      Unfortunate not to start. Lost his man though as Galatasaray levelled through Kerem Akturkoglu.
      ANTHONY MARTIAL (On for Hojlund 58) – 5
      Failed to make an impression up front as Galatasaray got back into the game.
      DIOGO DALOT (On for Wan-Bissaka 78) – 6
      Almost made an immediate impression as he got forward and got a shot on goal.
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      FACUNDO PELLISTRI: (On for Garnacho 78) – 6
      Nearly won it for United when he wriggled into the box only to shoot over the bar.

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      Man Utd keeper Andre Onana makes another HOWLER against Galatasaray as stunned Rio Ferdinand simply says ‘wow’

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      ANDRE ONANA was left red-faced after palming a free-kick into the back of his own net.The Manchester United goalkeeper was caught out by Hakim Ziyech, whose whipped free-kick missed everyone in the box.
      “What on earth is the Man Utd goalkeeper doing there?!” 😳André Onana will not want to watch that one back as Hakim Ziyech’s set-piece pulls another one back for Galatasaray!#UCL pic.twitter.com/o0R7vzaCdO— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 29, 2023

      Andre Onana let Hakim Ziyech’s shot slip under his bodyCredit: TNT sports
      Onana wanted the ground to swallow him upCredit: Rex
      The former Chelsea star appeared to cross the ball but it went straight to Onana, who had the seemingly easy task of catching the ball.
      However he instead bundled the ball into his own goal, giving Galatasaray a lifeline as they made the score 3-2 to United.
      Galatasaray’s first goal came in similar fashion as Ziyech whipped the ball past Onana from a free-kick.
      The ball went around the goal and the keeper appeared to be unsighted as it flew past him.
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      Onana could do nothing about Galatasaray’s third goal however as Muhammed Aktürkoğlu fired a rocket into the top corner.
      Fans poked fun at the Cameroon international with some harsh criticism of his mistake.
      Rio Ferdinand responded simply to his blunder stating: “Wow.”
      While another former Red Devil Paul Scholes said: “It’s a shame because he’s started to look okay the last few weeks.
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      “It’s the Champions League where it’s been a struggle for him. I don’t think his concentration is there which is the most important thing for a goalkeeper.”
      Onana has now made the most errors leading to opposition goals in the Champions League since 2018-19 with seven. More

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      Fans call ‘FIX’ as Galatasaray have goal vs Man Utd ruled out for controversial VAR after McTominay handball ignored

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      FANS believe Manchester United’s clash with Galatasaray has been rigged after the Red Devils benefitted from a tight offside call and a controversial handball decision.The Red Devils raced into a 2-0 lead in Istanbul but could have gone into half-time all square.
      Mauro Icardi was judged to be offside by the highest of margins
      Scott McTominay was not penalised after the ball struck his arm
      Hakim Ziyech pulled one back and Mauro Icardi then fired past Andre Onana – only to be called offside.
      The lino flagged the striker offside and VAR backed up his decision in a matter of seconds – seemingly without drawing the lines.
      Even the semi-automated system sparked controversy as Harry Maguire appeared to play Icardi onside with the top of his arm.
      A fan reacted saying: “Never offside. Such a disgrace.”
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      Another remarked: “Where were the lines? He looks on.”
      And a third wrote: “Robbery.”
      Galatasaray also could have had a penalty but Scott McTominay was judged not to have committed a handball despite the ball striking his arm in the penalty box.
      Fans were outraged by the decision – particularly as it came less than 24 hours after Newcastle defender Tino Livramento was punished for a lesser offence.
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      The right-back was penalised for handball despite the ball coming off his thigh first before hitting his arm with the faintest of touches.
      Champions League referees have been quick to point to the spot whenever a ball strikes a players hand in the area – as United found out to their advantage and their detriment in their previous European clash against Copenhagen.
      United have conceded a penalty in their four previous Champions League games, yet some fans feel the referee letting them off means the game is a fix.
      One said: “Think about it… Uefa will lose a lot of profit if United don’t make it through, so they will do as much as they can to make them qualify.
      “RIGGED 🥴🥴🥴”
      Another added: “This is a clear penalty, VAR rigging the match for Manchester United again smh💔🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️”
      A third said: “To be honest that was a clear penalty, fix is def in tbh.” More

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      Robbie Savage’s praise of Man Utd star instantly backfires in awkward moment live on TNT Sports against Galatasaray

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      ROBBIE SAVAGE’S praise for Bruno Fernandes instantly backfired as the Manchester United captain gifted Galatasaray a goal.Fernandes had doubled his side’s lead in Turkey after Alejandro Garnacho’s opener.
      Bruno Fernandes’ foul led to a Galatasaray goal
      The host’s were on the break when Fernandes sprinted back and gave away a foul.
      He was initially praised by TNT Sports commentator Savage for tracking back.
      Savage said: “Look at Fernandes, just look at the captain. Look at that recovery run! Recovery runs, look at him now, he’s still going.”
      The former player-turned pundit then let out a laugh and said “that’s unlucky” as Fernandes conceded a foul.
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      And the resulting free-kick led to ex-Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech curling home to pull one back and leave egg on Savage’s face.
      One fan said: “Robbie Savage getting so excited by Bruno tracking back and ends up committing a foul which leads to a goal.”
      Another added: “Robbie Savage wetting himself over Bruno tracking back, just for him to give away the free they concede from.”
      One joked: “Hilarious for Robbie Savage to be gagging over Bruno Fernandes just before he gave away a silly foul and also left a gap in the wall for Galatasaray’s goal.”
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      Another posted: “Funny Robbie Savage waxing lyrical about Fernandes led to their goal.”
      Alejandro Garnacho got United off to a flyer by opening the score on 11 minutes with Fernandes soon doubling the lead.
      But former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech pulled one back on the half hour mark with a sublime curling free kick.
      Scott McTominay made it 3-1 on 55 minutes but another Ziyech goal again tightened the score leading to a nervy last half hour.
      And the pressure proved to much for United as Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu made it 3-3 with the game ending in a six-goal thriller.

      Hakim Ziyech curled the free kick homeCredit: Reuters
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      Why are Man Utd wearing a changed kit against Galatasaray in the Champions League?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face Galatasaray in a must-win Champions League Group A match – and there has been a change in kit.The Red Devils are in need of a win to keep their European hopes alive this season.
      Manchester United are currently leadingCredit: Reuters
      Ant they’ll be hoping their kit change will be a good omen in this mouthwatering encounter.
      But why have they changed their kit?
      Why are Man Utd wearing a changed kit?
      United typically pair their white away strip with white shorts but wanted to avoid a potential clash with Galatasaray.
      The Turkish giants traditionally wear white shorts alongside their red and orange mixed shirts.
      Erik ten Hag’s side were forced to change their usual strip when Galatasaray visited Old Trafford in September.
      United swapped their white shorts for black on that occasion as the Turks wore an all-white kit.
      What do Man Utd need to do to qualify for last-16 of the Champions League?
      The Red Devils can only qualify for the last-16 of the Champions League by finishing second in Group A.
      That is due to Bayern Munich having already confirmed their title as group winners as the German giants have 12 points after winning all four of their games.
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      If Man Utd lose against Galatasaray
      Should United lose against Galatasaray on Matchday 5 they will be OUT of the Champions League as the Turkish giants go four points ahead with only three left to play for.
      If Man Utd win against Galatasaray
      If Erik ten Hag’s men beat Galatasaray on their own turf, they would go up to six points and would qualify for the last-16 with a win against Bayern in their final game unless Copenhagen overcome the Germans and Galatasaray in their final two matches.
      Should United claim all three points in Istanbul but lose to the Germans in their final game, they would need Bayern to win against the Danes and there not to be a winner in Copenhagen vs Galatasaray.
      If Man Utd draw with Galatasaray
      A draw in Istanbul and Bayern beating Copenhagen would mean a win over Thomas Tuchel’s side at Old Trafford would result in the Red Devils qualifying for the last-16 if Galatasaray fail to win against Copenhagen.
      Should the Danes draw in Munich and the Red Devils triumph over Bayern in their final Group A game, that would see them progress if Copenhagen vs Galatasaray ends in a draw.
      If the Turkish side beat the Danes in Gameweek 6 after drawing with Man Utd, they will go through to the knockout stages.
      If Man Utd draw in Istanbul and then beat Bayern and Copenhagen win their final group stage game after losing their penultimate Group A match, they would be both on seven points, but Ten Hag’s side would go through with a better head-to-head record as they have scored more away goals in the matches between the two. More

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      Man Utd given frightening reception at Galatasaray as fans once again display huge ‘Welcome To Hell’ sign

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were given a frightening reception at Galatasaray as fans displayed a huge “Welcome To Hell” sign. The Turkish giants are notorious for their hostile treatment of visitors to RAMS Park.
      Galatasaray fans hold up a ‘Welcome To Hell’ signCredit: PA
      And United’s Champions League trip was no different as the welcome to hell warning lit up in Galatasaray colours.
      The Turk side infamously offered a similar welcome when the Red Devils visited in 1993.
      Galatasaray had shown they were no pushovers with a 3-3 first-leg draw at Old Trafford a fortnight earlier and an ominous message from manager Reiner Hollmann.
      Vowing “they’ll be waiting for you,” for the return leg was a huge understatement.
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      The “Welcome to Hell” banners at Istanbul airport were more accurate.
      United’s coach was pelted with missiles en route to their plush hotel and even the walk to reception was menacing.
      Once there, a young bell boy drew a finger across his throat. United were not short of battle-hardened warriors, either.
      Steve Bruce, Bryan Robson, Roy Keane, Paul Ince, Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel were all in the side.
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      This is how Galatasaray fans welcomed United players and officials to Istanbul in 1993Credit: PA
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      But nothing they had faced before came close to the Ali Sami Yen Stadium.
      The match itself was a drab 0-0, which KO’d United on away goals.
      Erik ten Hag’s side needed a win in Turkey to guarantee qualification into the knockout stages.
      And Alejandro Garnacho got United off to a flyer by opening the score on 11 minutes with Bruno Fernandes soon doubling the lead.
      But former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech pulled one back on the half hour mark with a sublime curling free kick.
      Scott McTominay made it 3-1 on 55 minutes but another Ziyech goal again tightened the score leading to a nervy last half hour.
      And the pressure proved to much for United as Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu made it 3-3 with the game ending in a six-goal thriller.
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      Man Utd make bold kit change not seen since 1957 as Erik ten Hag’s side create history against Galatasaray

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are wearing red shorts with a white shirt for the first time in their history against Galatasaray.It is the first time the Red Devils have worn red shorts since 1957.
      Manchester United wore red shorts with their white shirtsCredit: Rex
      It is the first time they have ever worn the combinationCredit: Reuters
      United have not worn red shorts since 1957Credit: AFP
      United typically pair their white away strip with white shorts but wanted to avoid a potential clash with Galatasaray.
      The Turkish giants traditionally wear white shorts alongside their red and orange mixed shirts.
      Erik ten Hag’s side were forced to change their usual strip when Galatasaray visited Old Trafford in September.
      United swapped their white shorts for black on that occasion as the Turks wore an all-white kit.
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      Earlier in the day, the match looked at risk of being postponed as torrential rain threatened to waterlog the pitch.
      However the playing surface passed a pre-match check and the players did not have any problems once play got underway.
      Earlier in the day, Man Utd’s U19s were beaten by Galatasaray in a deluge.
      United are looking for a victory which would almost certainly leave their fate in their own hands when they host Bayern Munich at Old Trafford in two weeks.
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      Erik ten Hag’s men went into this clash on three points – a point behind both Galatasaray and FC Copenhagen.
      Should they lose, they will be out and should they draw, they will need to rely on other results in the final round of games. More

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      Fans demand Galatasaray vs Man Utd is called off as ‘ridiculous’ clip of U19s trying to play on soaked pitch goes viral

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans slammed the condition of the pitch as Galatasary Under-19s took on the Red Devils youth side.The two teams met in the Uefa Youth League prior to the two senior sides clashing in the Champions League.
      Torrential rain made the pitch almost unplayableCredit: Getty
      The ball became stuck in the rain-soaked grassCredit: Getty
      Passing and dribbling was almost impossibleCredit: Getty
      Fans slammed the unsafe playing surface and called for Galatasaray vs Manchester United to be abandonedCredit: Getty
      But the match descended into chaos as the ball became stuck in the waterlogged pitch.
      Players found passing difficult and dribbling was impossible as the rain-soaked surface threatened to bring play to a halt.
      Fans found the situation “ridiculous” and, even though the U-19s match not taking place on the same pitch, were critical the Champions League tie had not been abandoned.
      One fan said: “They playing water polo out there.”
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      Another added: “First and foremost it’s dangerous and risks the players safety.
      “Kick-off needs to at the very least be delayed so they can drain as much water as possible and if that’s not possible the match needs to be cancelled.”
      A third wrote: “This is ridiculous this isn’t even football.😭”
      And another commented: “They supposed to abandoned that game, so ridiculous 💔”
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      A pitch inspection was called at Galatasaray’s RAMS Park after heavy rain flooded the streets of Istanbul.
      Uefa insisted the match was okay to go ahead as scheduled despite the large patches of standing water in front of the benches.
      The Red Devils must win this evening in order to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
      They will not progress to the knockout stages if they lose.
      Erik ten Hag’s side go into the vital game in good form, having won their last three Premier League games without conceding a goal. More