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      Who can Chelsea face in the Champions League Last 16, and when is the draw?

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      CHELSEA conceding a later stunner to Zenit has severely hampered the Champions League holders for the Last 16 draw.The Blues now go through as Group H runners up to Juventus, and will be UNSEEDED in the draw.
      Goal machine Robert Lewandowski could be next up for Chelsea
      This means they will face a group winner in the Last 16…and it could be German giants Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.
      However, they cannot face a fellow English club in the next stage – so Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United will all be avoided.
      Who can Chelsea face in the Last 16?
      Bayern Munich
      Real Madrid
      Ajax
      Lille
      What date is the Champions League Last 16 draw and what time does it start?
      The Champions League last 16 draw takes place on Monday, December 13.
      Expect the draw to kick off at 11am UK time.
      There could well be some preamble and chats with former Champions League stars who tend to draw the balls out of the pot.
      Karim Benzema’s Real Madrid lie in wait
      Is the Champions League Last 16 draw on TV and can I live stream it?
      The balls will be drawn live on BT Sport, who are the Champions League broadcasters in the UK.
      Fans can also watch the draw on Uefa.com and YouTube for FREE.
      What dates are the Champions League round of 16 ties being played?
      The eight first legs will be played on February 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2022 with two games on each night.
      Second legs will take place on March 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2022, with two ties again being played each night. More

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      Man Utd fans love Ralf Rangnick as boss bizarrely sends on No3 keeper Tom Heaton, 35, for Red Devils debut vs Young Boys

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were loving Ralf Rangnick after he bizarrely sent No3 goalkeeper Tom Heaton on for his debut against Young Boys. The Red Devils manager made a string of changes with his side already confirming their progression into the Champions League knockout stages as group winners.
      Tom Heaton replaced Dean Henderson for his Manchester United debutCredit: PA
      Fans were delighted with Ralf Rangnick’s classy move in the Champions LeagueCredit: Reuters
      And as well as handing debuts to the likes of Robbie Savage’s son Charlie and Zidane Iqbal, Rangnick also ensured it was a special day for Heaton.
      The 35-year-old goalkeeper spent eight years on the books at Old Trafford, coming through the youth ranks before six different loan spells away.
      But he did not make a senior appearance before joining Cardiff in 2010 and then re-signed for the club this summer.
      So with David De Gea rested and the pressure off and the scores level at 1-1, Rangnick replaced Dean Henderson with Heaton on 68 minutes.
      And supporters on Twitter appreciated the classy gesture for Heaton’s 378th club appearance of his career – and first for his boyhood club.
      One said: “Tom Heaton, wow I love Rangnick.”
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      Another wrote: “Massive kudos to Ralf Rangnick today, for ‘promoting the youth’ by bringing on 35-year-old Tom Heaton instead of a youth prospect.”
      A third added: “Rangnick giving Heaton a chance to play.”
      And a final user commented: “Such a lovely gesture from Rangnick. Tom Heaton has been a wonderful servant for every single club he played for.
      “To give him the chance to achieve his dream at the club he loves is class and absolutely brilliant.”
      And thankfully for three-cap England international Heaton, he did not concede as it ended 1-1 in the final Champions League group game.
      Mason Greenwood fired United in front early with a spectacular bicycle kick but Young Boys hit back through Fabian Rieder’s fine strike past Henderson.
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      Man Utd vs Young Boys LIVE: Wan Bissaka carried off on stretcher after horror arm injury on final whistle – latest

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      MANCHESTER UNITED drew 1-1 with Young Boys in their final Champions League group game tonight.United were already through as group winners, and interim boss Ralf Rangnick fielded an experimental side including Nemanja Maric as captain and Dean Henderson in goal.
      Mason Greenwood opened the scoring with an exquisite volley, before Fabian Rieder levelled it up for the Swiss side.
      Rangnick would give debuts to teens Charlie Savage – son of Robbie – and Zidane Iqbal in the final minutes.
      Though the game ended on a sour note, Aaron Wan Bissaka was carried off on a stretcher after appearing to injure his arm following a collision with the advertising boards on the final whistle.

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      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      Manchester United’s rotated side drew 1-1 with Young Boys at Old Trafford in their final match of the Champions League group stage and are now looking forward to the Last 16.
      United opened the scoring after just nine minutes when Luke Shaw’s pinpoint cross out of the left found Mason Greenwood, who beat Guillaume Faivre with a spectacular overhead kick.
      But Young Boys fought back and got the equaliserr three minutes before half-time when Donny van de Beek gave the ball away on the edge of the area and Fabien Rieder’s fantastic long curling shot hit Dean Henderson’s top left corner.
      Nothing really changed during the second half but interim manager Ralf Rangnick handed out debuts to youngsters Zidane Iqbal and Charlie Savage as well as veteran Tom Heaton.
      Young Boys are out of Europe, while Villarreal and Atalanta’s game was postponed due to heavy snow in Bergamo.
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      RANGNICK REACTS
      Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick “wouldn’t say” he is happy with the performance and revealed Aaron Wan-Bissaka suffered “two knocks”.
      Rangnick told BT Sport: “I was fully aware before the game that this team haven’t played together.
      “The first half hour we did okay. We had a few errors but we should have been two or three-nil up. We didn’t score and were a bit sloppy.
      “Obviously after we conceded we were not defending high enough and were not proactive, and we could have also conceded two or three. If the final score was 3-3, nobody could have complained.
      “Also the good things, quite a few debuts, game time for players who need it. I wouldn’t say I was happy but it was OK.”
      “Aaron got two knocks again, one on the wrist another one on the knee. So we have to see how this will develop by Saturday”
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      WHO COULD UNITED DRAW?
      The Champions League Last 16 landscape has been set, pending the postponed game between Villarreal and Atalanta.
      Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City finished top of their group, whereas Chelsea made it to second place.
      United could face either Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Sporting Lisbon, Inter Milan, Benfica or Red Bull Salzburg in the Round of 16.
      They can’t play Villarreal or Atalanta after the group stage or the Blues as they come from the same league
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      WHEN IS THE DRAW?
      Manchester United have made it to the Champions League’s Last 16, and so have Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.
      The draw takes place on Monday, December 13 in Nyon, Switzerland.
      The Round of 16 ties will be split across different weeks, with the first legs taking place on February 15-16 and February 22-23.
      The second legs will follow on March 8-9 and March 15-16
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      Manchester United had already secured first place in Group F and finish with 11 points as they head to the Champions League’s Last 16.
      Young Boys failed to win and that means they are effectively out of Europe altogether.
      Villarreal and Atalanta’s clash was postponed due to heavy snow in Bergamo.
      More below:

      WAN-BISSAKA BLOW
      It seems like Manchester United have been dealt with an injury blow after full-time.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka collided with the advertising boards just as the referee’s whistle went off for the last time.
      The right-back required lengthy treatment and was then stretchered off.
      We will wait and hear if United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has an update on the England international’s condition
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      STATS
      Young Boys dominated 51 per cent of possession after a late surge in the second half.
      The Swiss champions registered a total of 17 shots, but only five of them were on target.
      Manchester United’s heavily rotated side, on the other hand, recorded seven shots, five of which were on target.
      The visitors dominated in the air as they won 63.6 per cent of aerial duels.
      Young Boys appeared to be the better side but failed to take advantage of their chances and are thus out of Europe
      FT: MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      Manchester United’s rotated side drew with Young Boys at Old Trafford in their final match of the Champions League group stage.
      United opened the scoring after just nine minutes when Luke Shaw’s pinpoint cross from the left found Mason Greenwood, who beat Guillaume Faivre with a spectacular overhead kick.
      But Young Boys fought back and got the equaliserr three minutes before half-time when Donny van de Beek gave the ball away on the edge of the area and Fabien Rieder’s fantastic long curling shot hit Dean Henderson’s top left corner.
      Nothing really changed in the second half but interim boss Ralf Rangnick handed debuts to youngsters Zidane Iqbal and Charlie Savage as well as veteran Tom Heaton.
      Young Boys are out of Europe, while Villarreal and Atalanta’s clash was postponed due to heavy snow in Bergamo
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      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      90+3 Just two more minutes to go!
      But there could be another added after those pitch invaders….
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      90+1 Game has been halted as we have a few pitch invaders that need to be dealt with.
      Absolute shame, and definitely something neither team needs at this point
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      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      90 Just five more minutes of stoppage time to go until full-time.
      Young Boys need to push the peddle to the meddle!
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      89 SUBSTITUTION
      United boss Rangnick makes a double change as Iqbal becomes the first ever British South Asian player to compete for the Red Devils.
      He replaces Lingard, while Savage (the son of Robbie) takes Mata’s place
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      87 SUBSTITUTION
      Young Boys manager Wagner makes his last changes as Maier replaces Elia
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      85 Just five more minutes to go at Old Trafford!
      Young Boys have bee dominating possession and tempo in the last few minutes.
      The visitors have registered a few shots and have proven they could pull it off
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      83 CHANCE!
      Young Boys waste another big opportunity!
      Hefti breaks into the box from the right, passes to Elia, who then flicks it back to Sierro whose shot goes way over the crossbar
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      82 CHANCE
      Sierro passes to Lefort on the left but his curling shot completely misses the target.
      Time is running out for Young Boys…
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      80 We’re hearing Villarreal and Atalanta’s postponed game will take place on Friday.
      Reminding you all that the match didn’t take place tonight due to heavy snow in Bergamo
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      79 YELLOW CARD
      And we got the first booking of the match!
      United youngster Shoretire is penalised for pushing Elia from behind
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      77 SUBSTITUTION
      Young Boys boss Wagner makes his fourth change of the match as Lauper replaces Camara.
      United will want to be careful of him as he is very good in the air, especially on set-pieces
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      76 CHANCE
      Martins Pereira gets the opportunity to shoot from a promising position on the edge of the box.
      But his volley completely misses the target
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      75 Wan-Bissaka has nothing serious and is ready to return to the pitch.
      Game is back on at Old Trafford
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      73 Wan-Bissaka is receiving treatment on the pitch as it seems like he has an issue with his arm.
      Substitutes continue to train on the touchline
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      72 CHANCE!
      A long ball comes in from Young Boys’ defence and Elia flicks it over to Kanga, who takes too long and his shot is expertly blocked by Mengi
      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      70 This is a strange one, why would Rangnick replace Henderson with Heaton?
      We know the United interim boss is experimenting but Henderson came close to taking De Gea’s place and Heaton was brought in as a No3.
      No indication that the England international is hurt, but it was nice to see the Old Trafford faithful giving the incoming keeper a warm ovation
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      MAN UTD 1-1 YOUNG BOYS
      67 SUBSTITUTION
      United boss Rangnick makes a double change.
      Shoretire comes on for Diallo, while Heaton makes his debut despite previously being with the club for six years.
      The keeper replaces Henderson
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      Man Utd star Aaron Wan-Bissaka carried off on stretcher after worrying collision with advertising boards on full-time

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      AARON WAN-BISSAKA was carried off on a stretcher after colliding with advertising boards in worrying scenes at the end of Manchester United’s draw against Young Boys.The defender went in for a challenge just as the full-time whistle of the 1-1 draw was blown.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka collided with an advertising board at the end of Man Utd’s draw with Young BoysCredit: PA
      The defender looked to be in pain as he was stretchered off the fieldCredit: Getty
      But Wan-Bissaka ended up flying into the Old Trafford hoardings separating the crowd from the pitch.
      The United right-back looked to be in agonising pain as he lay on the floor.
      And there were worrying scenes as a stretcher was summoned by medics.
      Concerned onlookers watched on as Wan-Bissaka was taken off the pitch.
      And United boss Ralf Rangnick will now be sweating over the ace’s fitness ahead of a hefty run of games.
      United’s stand-in boss said: “He received two knocks – one again unfortunately on the wrist and the other one on his knee.
      “He’s been treated now in the locker room but we have to wait and see what the situation around those two knocks will be like tomorrow.
      “But I am positive that he can the day after tomorrow train again and hopefully become part of the team against Norwich (on Saturday).”
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      Wan-Bissaka had only just returned to United’s starting XI after Diogo Dalot started the wins over Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
      Wan-Bissaka has made 18 appearances for United this term.
      But, if he misses time, that opens the door for Dalot to reclaim the right-back spot against Norwich.
      Eric Bailly has also filled in there on past occasions.
      And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer even experimented with Jadon Sancho as a wing-back should Rangnick decide to go with five at the back.
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      Who can Man Utd face in the Champions League Last 16, and when is the draw?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking ahead to the Last 16 of the Champions League.Ralf Rangnick’s side are already through as group winners, meaning that they will crucially be going into the draw SEEDED.
      Lionel Messi’s PSG could be up next for Man Utd
      This also means they will avoid the other group winners – such as German giants Bayern Munich.
      United will instead face a team who has finished second in their group, though this could still be a big gun such as Lionel Messi’s PSG.
      And remember, teams from the same country cannot meet in the next stage, so defending champions Chelsea will NOT be able to face United.
      Who can Manchester United face in the Last 16?
      Paris Saint-Germain
      Atletico Madrid
      Sporting Lisbon 
      Inter Milan
      Benfica
      RB Salzburg
      What date is the Champions League last 16 draw and what time does it start?
      The Champions League last 16 draw takes place on Monday, December 13.
      Expect the draw to kick off at 11am UK time.
      There could well be some preamble and chats with former Champions League stars who tend to draw the balls out of the pot.
      Antoine Greizmann and Atletico Madrid could be United’s next opponents
      Is the Champions League last 16 draw on TV and can I live stream it?
      The balls will be drawn live on BT Sport, who are the Champions League broadcasters in the UK.
      Fans can also watch the draw on Uefa.com and YouTube for FREE.
      What dates are the Champions League round of 16 ties being played?
      The eight first legs will be played on February 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2022 with two games on each night.
      Second legs will take place on March 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2022, with two ties again being played each night.
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      Man Utd 1 Young Boys 1: Mason Greenwood nets brilliant goal as Ralf Rangnick’s fringe stars end group stage with draw

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      MASON GREENWOOD staked his claim for a starting spot in the Premier League this weekend with a spectacular goal at Old Trafford.Manager Ralf Rangnick said this game was a chance for everyone outside of last Sunday’s first team to show him what they can do.
      Mason Greenwood scored as Man Utd drew 1-1 with Young BoysCredit: Getty
      Ralf Rangnick fielded a heavily-changed XI boasting numerous fringe playersCredit: Getty
      His predecessor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knew what Greenwood could do which is why he labelled him the best finisher in the club.
      New boss Rangnick got a close up look too as the 20-year-old put Manchester United ahead in this Group F Champions League encounter.
      Luke Shaw was the supplier having nipped the ball back from the byline but there was still much to do.
      The thing with Greenwood is he makes everything look so simple no matter what the problem.
      So with the ball flying behind him rather than rolling to his feet he just made a quick adjustment and executed a scissor kick volley.
      He could not have met the ball with his left foot better despite the angle his body was at.
      Greenwood took just nine minutes to open the scoring with an acrobatic volleyCredit: Getty
      Greenwood gave Rangnick something to think about as he shined in the central striker’s roleCredit: Getty
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      Goalkeeper Guillaume Faivre had no chance. When things like this happen the 20-year-old is the least surprised of everyone about the end result.
      Left foot, right foot, close in, edge of area, he is a danger all round the box and scores all kinds of goals.
      It was his fifth of the season in his first start since the 2-0 home defeat to Manchester city on November 6.
      Greenwood is devoting himself to firmly establishing himself in the first team again, at the expense of his international aspirations.
      Fabian Rider equalised for Young Boys in the 42nd minuteCredit: Getty
      The ace joined Greenwood in scoring a fantastic goal at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      He has told Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate he does not want to be considered for now.
      But this player will be a star for club AND country going forward.
      In Rangnick’s 4-2-2-2 formation he could play in one of the two number ten roles as well as up front, such is his ability to run from deep, pull this way and that, cut in, the lot.
      Donny van de Beek was another hoping to catch Rangnick’s eye.
      Donny van de Beek was given a shot to boss midfieldCredit: Getty
      Juan Mata was given a rare outingCredit: AP
      It was thought that if anyone was going to benefit from Solskjaer’s departure it was him.
      Idolised by the fans, for what reason nobody seems to explain he is apparently the answer to United’s midfield creative problems.
      Except he is not, in fact he is just not very good, as he proved again last night by assisting Young Boys in their 42nd minute equaliser.
      Receiving a ball from Nemanja Matic at the back he tried a smarter pass than was needed to Aaron Wan Bissaka.
      Veteran goalie Tom Heaton came off the bench for his debutCredit: Reuters
      Robbie Savage’s son Charlie was another debutant tonightCredit: Getty
      He wasn’t ready, the pass was reckless and Fabian Rieder was on to it, curling a shot into the far top corner from just outside the area.
      Both Amad and Anthony Elanga had chances to add to United’s tally in either half.
      The former getting caught between two stools and the latter denied by a fine save.
      Both times they were set up by Jesse Lingard. He is most likely on his way to West Ham next month but what a player for Rangnick to have in his squad.
      While Young Boys were still looking for a win to possibly claim third and a Europa League spot, this game did not mean anything to United having already topped Group F.
      ⚽ Read our Manchester United live blog for the latest news and transfer gossip from Old Trafford
      The whole team and bench was changed and even goalkeeper Tom Heaton got his first start for the club ten years after leaving.
      Pundit Robbie Savage’s son Charlie, another academy graduate, got a late run out too.
      Greenwood is a great example to all of those coming through as to what can be achieved. More

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      Watch Mason Greenwood net acrobatic wondergoal vs Young Boys as Man Utd fringe stars get chance to impress Ralf Rangnick

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      MASON GREENWOOD netted an acrobatic wondergoal as Manchester United drew 1-1 with Young Boys in their first European game under Ralf Rangnick.The German oversaw a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on his managerial bow with the Red Devils at the weekend.

      Mason Greenwood scored an acrobatic wondergoal for Man Utd against Young BoysCredit: Getty
      And Rangnick rang the changes for Wednesday’s Champions League group stage draw against the Swiss giants.
      Having already booked their spot as group winners, Rangnick handed starts to numerous fringe players including Juan Mata, Amad Diallo and Jesse Lingard.
      Greenwood was also given a rare chance as United’s central striker.
      And he repaid Rangnick’s faith with just nine minutes on the clock.
      A break from United down the left saw Luke Shaw receive the ball outside the Young Boys’ penalty area.
      He swept a great ball across the box to find Greenwood unmarked in the centre.
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      Despite several opponents standing nearby, Greenwood turned side-on as he made contact with ball, resulting in a glorious acrobatic volley.
      And it ended up being the perfect shot as it flew into the back of the net, giving United a deserved lead.
      However, the likes of Donny van de Beek and Anthony Elanga struggled as Young Boys turned up the heat.
      And the Swiss visitors managed to pull one back just before the break through Fabian Rieder.
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      However, as the minutes ran down, neither side was able to find an ultimate breakthrough.
      United ended up handing debuts to several players including veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton and young midfielder Charlie Savage, son of former pro Robbie.
      And with the Red Devils already through to the knockout stage, the Old Trafford crowd were happy enough to play out the stalemate. More

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      Ralf Rangnick stays behind in Man Utd training to put academy kids through their paces ahead of Young Boys clash

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      RALF RANGNICK stayed behind after Manchester United training to put the club’s own Young Boys through their paces ahead of tonight’s game.And four of the academy’s rising stars could be handed first-team debuts this evening against the brilliantly-named Swiss side.
      Anthony Elanga was part of the senior team who headed to the hotel after trainingCredit: Getty
      Amad could be handed another start in the first team against Young BoysCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils know the pressure is off at Old Trafford because they have already topped Group F with a game to spare in the Champions League.
      That could see wholesale changes from Rangnick, especially with the hectic Christmas schedule around the corner.
      As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Rangnick stayed on at Carrington while 13 first-team stars were taken to The Hyatt hotel this afternoon to make the final preparations for tonight’s game.
      The German remained at the training ground working with the likes of Bjorn Hardley, Charlie Wellens, Charlie Savage, Sam Mather, Zidane Iqbal and Shola Shoretire, who were named in the squad list for the Young Boys clash.
      Mather, 17, is not expected to be involved after being named in the starting XI for the Under-19s Youth League game.
      However, the rest look on course to be in the matchday team – with four set for debuts.
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      Shoretire, 17, made his first-team debut against Newcastle in February then became the club’s youngest European player against Real Sociedad.
      But Hardley, Savage, Iqbal, all 18, and Wellens, 19, are yet to feature for the United seniors.
      Hardley has trained with the first team this season while Wellens, son of one-time United player Ritchie, first did so way back in 2019.
      Savage, son of former United youngster and Wales international Robbie, and Iqbal signed their pro contracts this year.
      A number of Rangnick’s senior squad have been given tonight off to rest up with another five matches after today before the end of 2021.
      But Dean Henderson, Tom Heaton, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Teden Mengi, Luke Shaw, Donny van de Beek, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Elanga, Amad and Juan Mata all arrived at The Hyatt earlier.
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