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MANCHESTER UNITED fans raged at Bruno Fernandes for a decision he made in the final moments of their 1-1 draw with FC Twente.Erik ten Hag’s side had to settle for a disappointing point in their Europa League opener at Old Trafford on Wednesday.Manchester United fans were furious with Bruno Fernandes in stoppage timeIt looked as though the Portuguese playmaker was going to clip the ball into the areaBut he produced a tame shot before the referee blew the final whistleChristian Eriksen’s stunning opener was cancelled out by a second-half equaliser from Sam Lammers.Yet Man Utd had a good set-piece opportunity when the clock ticked into the 95th minute.With the minimum stoppage time up, Fernandes stood over a free-kick from around 35 yards out.The Red Devils loaded the box with six players as they waited for the Portuguese playmaker to loft a ball into the penalty area.READ MORE ON MAN UTDInstead, the Man Utd captain chose the audacious option of shooting from distance and saw his tame effort float into the keeper’s arms.The referee then blew his whistle for the end of the match.Fernandes’ decision infuriated Man Utd supporters as they took to social media to vent their frustrations.One said: “As for Bruno I have no words 😂😂 got his new contract been a mare since lol.”Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUnited fans were not best pleased with the midfielder’s performanceFernandes played the full 90 minutesAnother added: “Why did he shoot?! 😭😭”A third replied: “Definitely wasn’t part of the set piece instruction.”Man Utd player ratings: Joshua Zirkzee hooked again as Lisandro Martinez saves Erik ten Hag’s blushes (2)While a fourth responded: “He thinks he’s [Cristiano] Ronaldo 😭😭😭.”Fernandes, who last month penned a new contract to keep him at Man Utd until 2027, is yet to score in eight games this season but has contributed four assists.Man Utd player ratings vs FC TwenteMANCHESTER UNITED’S Europa League campaign got off to a less than ideal start with a miserable 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford.That result dealt a big blow to their chances of finishing in the top eight and avoiding two extra fixtures.See how the players rated on an underwhelming night at Old Trafford.Andre Onana – 6Good save to push a free-kick from Sem Steijn to safety but might be disappointed to be beaten at the near post for Twente’s goal.Diogo Dalot – 6Early mistake near the corner flag could have been costly but he caused problems at the other end in build up to Christian Eriksen goal.Harry Maguire – 6Missed his tackle to put United on the back foot for the equaliser but almost won it late on with a header cleared off the line.Lisandro Martinez – 7Made several important clearances but one wild challenge on edge of his box could have proven costly.Noussair Mazraoui – 6New boy looks solid. Vital early tackle and another one later to stop Twente going in front.Christian Eriksen – 7Fourth successive start – and the veteran still looked sprightly. What a strike to give United the lead but then spoiled it with mistake for equaliser.Manuel Ugarte – 6A few good tackles from the new boy but might be disappointed not to clear his lines as Twente broke away for equaliser.Marcus Rashford – 8Much improved display in front of watching England interim boss Lee Carsley. Full of energy, a few tricks and a couple of dangerous crosses. More like his old self.Bruno Fernandes – 6Skipper had a hand in the opening goal and was so close to winning it with curler from the edge of the box.Amad Diallo – 6His pace was too much to handle for the visitors at times but not much of an end product this time and made way for Alejandro Garnacho midway through the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5A few good moments and forced a flying save from the visitors’ keeper after nice link up with Diogo Dalot – but then hooked for the fit-again Rasmus Hojlund.Find out how the Man Utd subs rated here More

MANCHESTER UNITED fans have predicted when Erik ten Hag will be sacked after spotting a bad omen.The Red Devils have began the new season from where they left off, with two defeats and a draw from five games, leaving them 11th.A group of United fans think they’ve found out the date Erik ten Hag is destined to be sackedCredit: GettyUnited might be haunted by ghosts from the past – one being Jose MourinhoCredit: GettyThe pressure is mounting on the Dutchman – who will play host to Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham side on Sunday.United have also failed to make a winning start to their Europa League campaign as they were held to a 1-1 draw with FC Twente on Wednesday despite a dominant first half.After securing four points away from home in their last two Prem games, United enter into a difficult run of fixtures against Spurs, Porto, Aston Villa and Brentford.But one Old Trafford fan has used a crystal ball to predict that Ten Hag will be sacked on October 24.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThis is the night when the Red Devils travel to Turkey to face former boss Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce side.The mystic supporter wrote on X: “That Ten Hag sacked announcement after losing to Mourinho 👌.”The superstitions are linked to the Portuguese Special One’s time in charge of the club before he was sacked in 2018 as United fans thinking he’ll want revenge.If the prophecy rings true, the Dutchman has just one month left at the Theatre of Dreams.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOthers on X have even predicted goals from former loan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and Fred, who now play for Fenerbahce, will seat their old boss’s fate.But while many believe they’ve found Ten Hag’s date with destiny, other fans have backed the former Ajax boss.Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt agree on Sir Alex Ferguson’s most ruthless player axing at Man UtdOne wrote: “Ten Hag has two trophies in two seasons. Everyone needs to calm down.”A second chimed in: “I think I speak for all United fans, when I say Ten Hag needs time.”Before one more said: “Stop with the Ten Hag out narrative. I’m Ten Hag IN💪.”Another real test comes in December with a horror run of games some believe could prove to be Ten Hag’s undoing.United kick off the month with a trip to Arsenal, where they have failed to win in their previous six visits. That’s before the Manchester Derby ten days later, a banana skin clash away at Wolves on Boxing Day and a trip to Newcastle before the New Year. More

MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a brutal new nickname following their 1-1 draw with FC Twente on Wednesday.Erik ten Hag’s side failed to make a winning start to their Europa League campaign as they were held by their Dutch opponents at Old Trafford.Manchester United were frustrated by FC Twente in the Europa LeagueCredit: GettyErik ten Hag’s side have been ridiculed with a new nicknameCredit: GettyThe result leaves them 11th in the league phase of the new-look competition – which consists of 36 sides in the same division.The top eight progress straight through to the last 16 of the Europa League, while ninth to 24th go into two-legged play-offs.And Man Utd’s position in the table after one of their eight fixtures coincidentally mirrors their Premier League spot.They are also 11th in England’s top flight following two wins, one draw and two defeats from their opening five matches.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThis led them to be labelled “11th FC” on social media.To which one fan replied: “Consistency is key for Man Utd, so what you saying!? 😂”Another added: “11th in Europa League is a new level of low, even for Ten Hag loool 🤣😭.”A third responded: “Erik Eleven Hag.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd a fourth said: “Lol they have taken over Chelsea’s position of last season 😂.”Ten Hag was uncharacteristically critical of his side following the draw to Twente.Erik ten Hag criticises Man Utd’s desire in Twente draw He said: “When you have ambition then you have to perform, you have to prove that point.”Today, especially in the second half, I think we were too easy-going, too complacent.”We didn’t bring it over the line and, as a team, you have to deliver this.”Man Utd’s other seven fixtures in the Europa League are against Porto, Fenerbahce, PAOK, Bodo/Glimt, Viktoria Plzen, Rangers and FCSB.But next up they return to Premier League action when they host Tottenham on Sunday.Man Utd player ratings vs FC TwenteMANCHESTER UNITED’S Europa League campaign got off to a less than ideal start with a miserable 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford.That result dealt a big blow to their chances of finishing in the top eight and avoiding two extra fixtures.See how the players rated on an underwhelming night at Old Trafford.Andre Onana – 6Good save to push a free-kick from Sem Steijn to safety but might be disappointed to be beaten at the near post for Twente’s goal.Diogo Dalot – 6Early mistake near the corner flag could have been costly but he caused problems at the other end in build up to Christian Eriksen goal.Harry Maguire – 6Missed his tackle to put United on the back foot for the equaliser but almost won it late on with a header cleared off the line.Lisandro Martinez – 7Made several important clearances but one wild challenge on edge of his box could have proven costly.Noussair Mazraoui – 6New boy looks solid. Vital early tackle and another one later to stop Twente going in front.Christian Eriksen – 7Fourth successive start – and the veteran still looked sprightly. What a strike to give United the lead but then spoiled it with mistake for equaliser.Manuel Ugarte – 6A few good tackles from the new boy but might be disappointed not to clear his lines as Twente broke away for equaliser.Marcus Rashford – 8Much improved display in front of watching England interim boss Lee Carsley. Full of energy, a few tricks and a couple of dangerous crosses. More like his old self.Bruno Fernandes – 6Skipper had a hand in the opening goal and was so close to winning it with curler from the edge of the box.Amad Diallo – 6His pace was too much to handle for the visitors at times but not much of an end product this time and made way for Alejandro Garnacho midway through the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5A few good moments and forced a flying save from the visitors’ keeper after nice link up with Diogo Dalot – but then hooked for the fit-again Rasmus Hojlund.Find out how the Man Utd subs rated here More

PREMIER LEAGUE legend Ruud Gullit reckons a Manchester United star was wishing to be “left alone” as Erik ten Hag talked to him.The incident occurred during last night’s Europa League clash against FC Twente.Alejandro Garnacho’s body language towards Erik ten Hag was pointed out by Ruud GullitThe winger was a second-half sub in Man Utd’s draw with TwenteCredit: GettyUnited took the lead through Christian Eriksen in the 35th minute.But the Dane turned from hero to villain as his mistake allowed Twente to net a 68th minute equaliser.Ten Hag’s Red Devils could not find a way through to goal again.And they were jeered off the pitch by irate home supporters, who have seen United draw twice since thrashing Barnsley 7-0 in the Carabao Cup.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne star who was left out of the starting XI last night was Argentina international Garnacho.The winger is regarded as one of football’s most exciting youngsters.And Ten Hag eventually brought him off the bench just one minute before Twente’s equaliser.As Garnacho prepared for the pitch, his Dutch boss leaned over before giving him tactical instructions.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut Premier League icon Ruud Gullit reckoned Garnacho would rather have been left alone.Talking on Ziggo Sport, the former Chelsea star felt Ten Hag was being more of a hindrance than a help based on Garnacho’s body language.’Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old TraffordGullit felt Garnacho wanted to say ‘leave me alone, man’Credit: PATen Hag’s men have now drawn twice since thrashing Barnsley 7-0Credit: GettyAnd Gullit believed the forward was thinking: “Leave me alone, man!”He said: “Ten Hag wanted to have a meeting with Garnacho, but he didn’t feel like it at all.“Garnacho was preparing to come on and Ten Hag kept talking to him.“You can just see it when a player thinks: ‘Dude, leave me alone, man!’On United’s performance, Gullit added: “As a coach, you also see things happening that just don’t go well.“I also saw Ruud van Nistelrooy constantly in the picture. He wasn’t happy.“Even Casemiro got involved. You could see that things just weren’t going well.“Am I shocked by the football? No, because I see this every week. I think Twente played sensibly.READ MORE SUN STORIES“You could see that they gained a bit more confidence after a cautious start to the match.“At some point you have to give them a little test and they did that well.”Man Utd player ratings vs FC TwenteMANCHESTER UNITED’S Europa League campaign got off to a less than ideal start with a miserable 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford.That result dealt a big blow to their chances of finishing in the top eight and avoiding two extra fixtures.See how the players rated on an underwhelming night at Old Trafford.Andre Onana – 6Good save to push a free-kick from Sem Steijn to safety but might be disappointed to be beaten at the near post for Twente’s goal.Diogo Dalot – 6Early mistake near the corner flag could have been costly but he caused problems at the other end in build up to Christian Eriksen goal.Harry Maguire – 6Missed his tackle to put United on the back foot for the equaliser but almost won it late on with a header cleared off the line.Lisandro Martinez – 7Made several important clearances but one wild challenge on edge of his box could have proven costly.Noussair Mazraoui – 6New boy looks solid. Vital early tackle and another one later to stop Twente going in front.Christian Eriksen – 7Fourth successive start – and the veteran still looked sprightly. What a strike to give United the lead but then spoiled it with mistake for equaliser.Manuel Ugarte – 6A few good tackles from the new boy but might be disappointed not to clear his lines as Twente broke away for equaliser.Marcus Rashford – 8Much improved display in front of watching England interim boss Lee Carsley. Full of energy, a few tricks and a couple of dangerous crosses. More like his old self.Bruno Fernandes – 6Skipper had a hand in the opening goal and was so close to winning it with curler from the edge of the box.Amad Diallo – 6His pace was too much to handle for the visitors at times but not much of an end product this time and made way for Alejandro Garnacho midway through the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5A few good moments and forced a flying save from the visitors’ keeper after nice link up with Diogo Dalot – but then hooked for the fit-again Rasmus Hojlund.Find out how the Man Utd subs rated here More

MANCHESTER UNITED fans have criticised Erik ten Hag’s decision making in the wake of Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with FC Twente.The Red Devils took just a point from the Europa League group stage clash following a second-half equaliser from Sam Lammers.Erik ten Hag has been criticised for his decision makingCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford was one of the players to be hauled off during the second halfCredit: GettyThey failed to make the most of their momentum following Christian Eriksen’s 35th-minute strike and subsequently paid the price.And fans believe it was largely down to Ten Hag’s substitutions.The Dutchman made his first change after 67 minutes, replacing Alejandro Garnacho with Amad Diallo.But it was his triple substitution 12 minutes later that raised some eyebrows.Read More in FootballJoshua Zirkzee, who looked dangerous throughout the clash, was replaced by Mason Mount.Eriksen made way for Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford, who was enjoying one of his best games of the season so far, was hauled off for Rasmus Hojlund.Fans were left baffled by Ten Hag’s decisions, with one person taking to social media to write: “Ten Hag takes too long to make subs and it’s costing us games.”Another commented: “Ten Hag and his poorly-timed subs. Should have subbed Eriksen at the 60th minute. Today we paid dearly.”Most read in Europa LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA third said: “Second half was terrible, defending for their equaliser was awful, poor subs and game management from Ten Hag. Fernandes is having a shocker.”A fourth wrote: “Don’t think I have ever seen a manager get subs wrong as much as Ten Hag.”Erik ten Hag ‘couldn’t wait to drop’ Man Utd starter for player who ‘isn’t much of an upgrade’, says Paul Scholes While a fifth added: “Rashford, Eriksen, Zirkzee – three of the best players on pitch getting subbed OFF? I get Eriksen made mistake and out of possession left side was losing control but MAN.. I love Bruno but he is having a stinker. Bruno and Eriksen OFF – Mount, Hojlund on for me.”Twente boss Joseph Oosting revealed his plans to hurt Man Utd before the match even kicked off.He said: “I always believe in opportunities. If we dare to play, we can also create opportunities. Especially in the transition, we can hurt Manchester.”That is easier said than done but the will is definitely there.”We played games against Red Bull [Salzburg] that you learn from.”Everything goes at the highest tempo, whether it is on the ball or in defence.READ MORE SUN STORIES”You have to be top in everything and we need everyone to be there. I think we have also made progress in that.”We have respect for Manchester United, but we also have the full conviction and the will to get the most out of the game.”Man Utd player ratings vs FC TwenteMANCHESTER UNITED’S Europa League campaign got off to a less than ideal start with a miserable 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford.That result dealt a big blow to their chances of finishing in the top eight and avoiding two extra fixtures.See how the players rated on an underwhelming night at Old Trafford.Andre Onana – 6Good save to push a free-kick from Sem Steijn to safety but might be disappointed to be beaten at the near post for Twente’s goal.Diogo Dalot – 6Early mistake near the corner flag could have been costly but he caused problems at the other end in build up to Christian Eriksen goal.Harry Maguire – 6Missed his tackle to put United on the back foot for the equaliser but almost won it late on with a header cleared off the line.Lisandro Martinez – 7Made several important clearances but one wild challenge on edge of his box could have proven costly.Noussair Mazraoui – 6New boy looks solid. Vital early tackle and another one later to stop Twente going in front.Christian Eriksen – 7Fourth successive start – and the veteran still looked sprightly. What a strike to give United the lead but then spoiled it with mistake for equaliser.Manuel Ugarte – 6A few good tackles from the new boy but might be disappointed not to clear his lines as Twente broke away for equaliser.Marcus Rashford – 8Much improved display in front of watching England interim boss Lee Carsley. Full of energy, a few tricks and a couple of dangerous crosses. More like his old self.Bruno Fernandes – 6Skipper had a hand in the opening goal and was so close to winning it with curler from the edge of the box.Amad Diallo – 6His pace was too much to handle for the visitors at times but not much of an end product this time and made way for Alejandro Garnacho midway through the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5A few good moments and forced a flying save from the visitors’ keeper after nice link up with Diogo Dalot – but then hooked for the fit-again Rasmus Hojlund.Find out how the Man Utd subs rated here More