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MANCHESTER UNITED had a funny way of celebrating their manager’s new contract as they were spanked 4-2 by the super Hoops.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could only look on in disbelief as three goals in eight minutes at the start of the second half put the hosts on the road to a resounding victory.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer watched his side leak a hat full of goals in West LondonCredit: Getty
Jesse Lingard gave the Red Devils the lead after three minutesCredit: Reuters
But Charlie Austin made it 1-1 just four minutes laterCredit: Rex
Lyndon Dykes scored either side of Moses Odubajo’s strike to make it 4-1Credit: Rex
The home fans sang ‘Can we play you every week?’.
And United supporters will have to be grateful that not many of these players will be turning out regularly for their side when the season begins.
Some of their defending was abysmal, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka showing why Solskjaer is so interested in Kieran Trippier.
And after scoring early, they failed to do enough going forward against an attractive, skilful QPR side.
United started fast and deserved their early goal. Livewire Mason Greenwood played a fine pass that Facundo Pellistri touched into the path of Lingard, who finished confidently.
But the hosts soon equalised and not for the last time, it was left wing back Lee Wallace who did the damage.
Wallace’s cross was excellent and Teden Mengi, United’s teenage centre-back, lost Charlie Austin, who headed past Tom Heaton.
Rangers edged the remainder of the half as Greenwood in particular lost momentum.
Half-time substitute Anthony Elanga had a great chance to put United in front, but a heavy touch after Greenwood’s through ball allowed QPR replacement goalkeeper Joe Walsh to clear.
Then came the triple whammy. First Wan-Bissaka reacted slowly to a deflected cross, allowing Wallace to pull the ball back for Dykes to score with a deflected shot.
Then the Reds’ defence parted for right wing-back Moses Odubajo, who cut inside before curling a fantastic shot past Lee Grant.
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Lingard slotted home from 13 yards out to give United an early leadCredit: Reuters
Austin nodded home at the back post to make it 1-1Credit: Rex
Odubajo’s was the second of three goals his side scored in six second-half minutesCredit: PA
The former Brentford man struck from long range to make it 3-1Credit: Rex
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And after Walsh saved from Elanga again, United substitute ‘keeper Grant was picking the ball out of the net for the third time.
Brandon Williams showed Dykes inside, and the Scotland international struck a fine finish.
Elanga made up a bit for his earlier misses with a good finish to make it 4-2, but it was too much to ask the youngsters that Solskjaer had thrown on to mount a full comeback.
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Dykes’ second made it 4-1 and the effort was also from distanceCredit: Rex
Anthony Elanga scored a late consolation for Man UtdCredit: Getty
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TAHITH CHONG put Manchester United 1-0 up in their pre-season friendly at Derby but Rams keeper Kelle Roos was convinced it was handball.The midfielder broke into the box down the right before dinking it over the stopper and sweeping home in controversial fashion.
Tahith Chong put Man Utd 1-0 up at derby in controversial fashionCredit: Rex
The ball appeared to hit the midfielder on the arm in the build upCredit: Getty
It appeared to hit his arm – in footage shared by United – before falling back into his path but the referee was having none of it.
The camera angle makes it hard to tell whether it was a clear cut handball but pictures from alternate angles seems to suggest it was.
Chong, 21, swept the ball home from close range after 18 minutes.
But Derby’s players immediately turned to the ref and appealed for it to be ruled out.
Chong ignored the appeals and celebrated with his team-mates and the goal stood.
Opinion was split online about whether the goal should have been given.
GirlOnUtd wrote: “Chong gives United the lead after a determined run.
“A handball in the build-up but from the refs position it looked like it came off the chest.”
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Paul added: “Thought that was handball there myself but good persistence from Chong.”
Mikey said: “Shades of me at 5-a-side with that handball from Chong.”
Things went from bad to worse for the Rams just a minute before the hour mark when Facundo Pellistri made it 2-0.
But despite their side going two-up, it was not all sweetness and light for United fans.
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Several were raging online as their MUTV streams crashed during the friendly against Wayne Rooney’s side.
Subscribers tuned in to the match to get a look at how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are shaping up for the new season.
One wrote on Twitter: “MUTV already down. Don’t know why I try with this football club.”
While another fumed: “You lot at #MUTV need to get a grip. What’s the point of paying to watch a game when you can’t watch the game?”
A third added: “MUTV not even working. Daylight robbery.”
Another asked: “@ManUtd are you gonna be refunding for my subscription to MUTV that has gone down during the game?”
A monthly pass for MUTV costs £7.99, while fans can currently buy an annual pass for £29.99.
Colin Kazim-Richards pulled one back for the home side on 70 minutes to make it 2-1.
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MANCHESTER UNITED play their first pre-season game of the summer on Sunday as they take on Wayne Rooney’s Derby at Pride Park.And Jesse Lingard could be handed a start despite West Ham being keen to bring him back to the London Stadium.
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United legend Rooney will welcome his old team to the Midlands for a 1pm kick-off.
And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to pick a blend of youth and experience with several members of his squad yet to return from the summer’s international tournaments.
Lingard and Aaron Wan-Bissaka were both overlooked by Gareth Southgate for Euro 2020 – with the former unlucky to miss out after being included in the Three Lions’ initial 33-man provisional group.
The 28-year-old is back at his boyhood club after a brilliant loan spell with the Hammers – in the second half of last season – that reignited his career.
He scored nine goals in 16 appearances for the East London side and was the Premier League Player of the Month for April.
West Ham still want to sign the star permanently but have so far been unable to agree a fee with the Red Devils.
Wan-Bissaka is a victim of England being blessed with four top-class right-backs in Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Reece James and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
But their absence did not hold the Three Lions back as Southgate’s men made the whole nation proud and reached England’s first major tournament final in 55 years.
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With focus now back to club action, Wan-Bissaka will start at right-back against the Rams with Lingard likely to slot into the attacking midfield three behind fellow England absentee Mason Greenwood.
With Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof yet to return from the Euros, Axel Tuanzebe and Teden Mengi – who was loaned to Derby last season – are likely to start at centre-back in front of Tom Heaton.
The keeper, 35, arrived from Aston Villa on a free transfer earlier this month – 11 years after he left.
Alex Telles will play at left-back with Luke Shaw another late returner after his Three Lions heroics – including his stunning goal in the final.
James Garner has returned from an impressive spell on loan at Nottingham Forest and could play at the base of the midfield alongside Nemanja Matic.
Solskjaer is likely to opt for a 4-2-3-1 system that he used regularly last season.
And that will see Juan Mata and Shola Shoretire complete the starting XI alongside Lingard.
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Youngsters Will Fish, Di’Shon Bernard, Ethan Galbraith and Joe Hugill have spent time with the senior group this week and could get some minutes.
Matej Kovar, Dylan Levitt, Anthony Elanga and Hannibal are also in with a shout.
While Andreas Pereira and Facundo Pellistri are also back from loans and will be pushing for minutes with their futures uncertain.
At Derby, Rooney has been letting former Red Devil Ravel Morrison train with his side in a bid to revive his career.
Morrison, 28, played at United when Rooney was in his prime but is currently without a club.
The talented star is staying fit with the Rams and hoping to catch the eye as he plots his next move after years of moving clubs.
Morrison was due to head to Mexico to sign for a top team after leaving Dutch side ADO Den Haag in January.
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