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      Fans rage at ‘worst offside decision I’ve ever seen’ after Tottenham are let off against Ferencvaros

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      FOOTBALL fans couldn’t believe that Ferencvaros’ opener against Tottenham in the Europa League was ruled out for offside.Ferencvaros forward Barnabas Varga nodded home in the 17th minute only for the officials chalk it off for offside.Barnabas Varga had his opener against Tottenham ruled out for offsideCredit: ReutersVarga appeared to be played onside by Cristian Romero but the decision stood after a VAR checkVarga was deflated by the decisionCredit: TNT SPORTSThe Hungarian champions had been on top of Ange Postecoglou’s side in the opening exchanges and a delicious cross from Eldar Civic was placed perfectly onto Varga’s head.The striker did great to direct it into the far corner and put his side a goal up but soon had his celebrations cut short by a VAR check for offside.The immediate replay looked to show that Varga was being played onside by Cristian Romero, but the goal was disallowed after a lengthy check.The TNT Sports commentary team speculated that it could have been because Adama Malouda Traore, who didn’t touch the ball, was deemed to have interfered with play from an offside position.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTraore was significantly offside but didn’t appear to have much, if any, of an influence on the passage of play.However it was confirmed afterwards that Varga was indeed offside and it was just the camera angle that was making him look as though he was onside.At half-time TNT pundit Joe Cole described it as an “optical illusion”.However, that didn’t stop fans from taking to social media to fume at the decision.Most read in FootballVarga was shown to be offside in a replay at half-timeCredit: TNT SPORTSFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne wrote: “That is an outrageous decision. How is that offside?”While another added: “Think that’s the worst offside decision i have ever seen”.A third posted: “He’s given offside, Tottenham have got away with one there”.’Bruno Fernandes red card was huge VAR error’ in Man Utd loss to Spurs | Whistleblower, Mark HalseyAnd a fourth fumed: “That’s the most ridiculous offside I’ve ever seen”.To make matters even more controversial, just six minutes later Spurs took the lead through Pape Matar Sarr.Tottenham held onto that lead heading into the break, meaning their inexperienced side – which featured four teenagers – were able to take an advantage into the second half.The second half saw Brennan Johnson net a second to put a cushion on Spurs’ lead.And that cushion was needed when Varga finally got his goal to pull one back for Ferencvaros in the 90th minute.But it was too little too late with Spurs leaving Hungary as 2-1 winners.Pape Matar Sarr gave Tottenham the lead just six minutes after the decision to rule the goal outCredit: Getty More

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      Ferencvaros vs Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Europa League latest updates as Spurs face Hungarian champions

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      TOTTENHAM resume their Europa League campaign TONIGHT with a tricky test against Hungarian champions Ferencvaros.Spurs will be hoping they can build on their 3-0 Qarabag thrashing from matchday 1.But they’ll have to do it without January signing Radu Dragusin who received a red card seven minutes into his major competition debut.Kick-off time: 5:45pm BSTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Ferencvaros team: To follow…Tottenham team: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Davies, Gray, Sarr, Bissouma, Bergvall, Werner, Lankshear, MooreFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Groupama Arena with our live blog below… More

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      Man Utd fans in travel CHAOS and risk missing Porto game as flight hit by huge delay.. but compensated with a free beer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are having a nightmare trying to get to Porto for tonight’s huge European clash.The Europa League match at the Estadio do Dragao kicks-off at 8pm.United fans have been hit by travel chaosCredit: Getty – ContributorMan Utd fans should make the match just in timeCredit: RexBut several United fans remain stuck at Manchester Airport as their flight has been severely delayed.The AlbaStar plane was set to leave at 7.50am this morning and land in northern Portugal two hours and 25 minutes later.But a technical issue meant the flight was stuck 1,344 miles away in Rome.It finally departed Manchester Airport at 3.20pm, meaning fans are now in a mad dash to make it to the game on time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs compensation for their travel nightmare, the delayed passengers were reportedly given a £6 drink voucher while they waited in the departure lounge.That would have covered the cost of a bottle of Corona from Bar MCR – but not a Budweiser or Peroni which cost more than £6.It comes after the United players also had a disastrous journey to Porto and were delayed by three hours due to the weather.They were due to take off at 3pm yesterday but the rain meant they were not in the air until 6.10pm.Most read in Europa LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe delay saw Erik ten Hag’s press conference pushed back by an hour-and-a-half to 8.30pm.He reportedly has two games to save his job after a disastrous start to the season, with the likes of Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel linked with replacing him. ‘He’s done!’ | How woeful tactics & Dalot shocker saw Spurs smash Man Utd to spell end for Ten HagAnd ahead of facing Porto, Ten Hag said: “As always when we are not winning, we are very disappointed and we are also mad, mad with ourselves and especially when you lose a game like Sunday.”We are mad and from the madness we have to get motivation and go on to the next game.”Everyone has to take responsibility and that starts with me as the manager. But on the pitch we have leadership skills and they have to stand up. “Every game for us is important and every opponent is 100 per cent motivated. We have to be ready to compete and fight.”Why NOBODY is the right man to replace Erik ten Hag at Man UtdSunSport’s DAVE KIDD says Erik ten Hag’s time at Man Utd is up… and explains what’s wrong with all the potential candidates to replace him.THIS is a mid-table squad at an underachieving club, with a lot of unwanted players on big money.And Ratcliffe is an instinctive cost-cutter who may not pay top dollar to the next manager.If this club wasn’t called ‘Manchester United’, it wouldn’t be an especially desirable job.The good news for United is that their new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, is a very decent judge of a manager.He has been instrumental in three previous managerial appointments — Gareth Southgate for England, Graham Potter for Brighton and Eddie Howe for Newcastle.None were wildly popular at the time, all were conspicuous successes.Interestingly, Ashworth’s No 1 choice for the Newcastle job was Unai Emery, who turned him down to stay at Villarreal but has since proved that judgment right by excelling at Aston Villa.Emery may well deliver the coup de grace to Ten Hag on Sunday — especially with Bruno Fernandes suspended and Kobbie Mainoo an injury doubt.And the Spaniard would be an excellent fit for United — yet there is next to no chance that he would abandon Villa’s Champions League campaign to take the Old Trafford job, not least because he isn’t a stark raving madman.Howe would be another good candidate to succeed Ten Hag but, although he has become frustrated on Tyneside, the Saudis would surely not allow Ratcliffe to poach Howe, as they reluctantly did with Ashworth.Potter is available but his Chelsea experience and lack of charisma would make him a tough sell.Which brings us to Southgate, who remains close with Ashworth and is an excellent man-manager who was seriously considered by United last spring.Yet, despite having led England to two of their three major finals, Southgate’s reputation for over-caution was only enhanced during the Euros.Mauricio Pochettino, passed over twice by United, is out of the equation having taken the United States job.Thomas Tuchel would be a popular and gettable option but, despite being a fine coach and a very engaging man, he is considered something of a loose cannon.Likewise, Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille after his brief Brighton stint sparkled then fizzled out.Kieran McKenna — a gifted former United coach who has won back-to-back promotions with Ipswich Town — is an intriguing candidate but the imminent vacancy may come a year or so too soon.Marco Silva, the extremely under-rated Fulham boss, has been on United’s radar and should not be discounted.Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, last season’s ‘next big thing’, was passed over by West Ham as well as Liverpool this summer and is not an easy man to pin down.Zinedine Zidane, who has taken over from Alan Curbishley as a 20-1 shot for every Premier League job, is a ‘figurehead’ manager and not an Ashworth type.Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former United goal machine who joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer is the bookies’ favourite. Simply because he’s in the building and he’s Dutch.So, yes, getting rid of Ten Hag is the easy part. More

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      Erik ten Hag facing Man Utd D-Day as club legend Paul Scholes claims ‘control freak’ coach didn’t want £36.5m transfer

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      PAUL SCHOLES has questioned Manchester United’s summer transfer business.The Red Devils have endured a nightmare start to the season under Erik ten Hag.Erik ten Hag is facing intense scrutiny as Man Utd bossCredit: GettyPaul Scholes has had his say on United’s summer businessCredit: PALast Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham has put Ten Hag under increasing pressure.United return to action tonight in the Europa League, as they face Porto away from home.They will then take on Aston Villa on Sunday off the back of Unai Emery’s side’s huge 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League.While Ten Hag has remained defiant over his future, reports claim that two defeats prior to the international break could see the 54-year-old lose his job.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDiscussing his former side, Scholes questioned the wisdom of bringing in Joshua Zirkzee over the summer.Zirkzee, 23, arrived in a £36.5million deal having scored 12 goals for Bologna last season.He netted on his United debut, but is scoreless in seven appearances since.Scholes, 49, has questioned whether his former goal-machine team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy, who is now part of Ten Hag’s staff, would have chosen to bring Zirkzee in.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua Zirkzee is on a run of seven games without a goalCredit: GettyRuud van Nistelrooy is part of Ten Hag’s coaching staffCredit: GettySpeaking on SuperSport, he said: “Coaches are control freaks, they want to do everything. If you were Ruud watching that, he is maybe thinking, ‘I will take a back seat, I don’t want to get involved in that’.”He also has to be involved in the recruitment side of it, signing a centre forward or two centre forwards. ‘Ruud, who do you think?’Paul Scholes says ‘that is a massive concern for me’ as Man Utd legend opens up on ‘second-rate’ De Ligt transfer “I am not sure he would have picked Zirkzee. I am not sure he would have picked (Rasmus) Hojlund.”Look, there is probably not a plethora of centre forwards out there but you would go consult him, wouldn’t you?”Scholes also recently questioned whether £38.5m summer signing Matthijs de Ligt, who worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, is really much of an upgrade over Harry Maguire.Appearing on the latest Overlap Fan Debate, Scholes said of the United boss: “He couldn’t wait to get De Ligt straight in ahead of Maguire, he was just waiting for the opportunity.”He then added: “And look, in all honestly, I’m not sure it is that much of an upgrade.”He might be slightly better but he is not a massive improvement where you think, ‘Wow.'”Despite the speculation surrounding his future at Old Trafford, Ten Hag has bullishly defended his position.Ahead of tonight’s game in Portugal, he told Sky Sports of his future: “I’m not thinking about it, I’m not anxious.”We created a togetherness in the summer with the ownership and the leadership.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We made this agreement, and we were all behind it. We know the strategy [is to bring in] young players in a transition period.”They also know in May in all my last six seasons there were always trophies and that is what we are aiming for.”Ten Hag’s five worst defeatsERIK TEN HAG has suffered some heavy defeats during his tenure as Manchester United manager.5. Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd, November 2023The damaging defeat saw the Red Devils dumped out of the Champions League.4. Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth, December 2023It was the first time the Cherries had ever won at Old Trafford with the players being booed off.3. Brentford 4-0 Man Utd, August 2022Perhaps a sign of things to come, in Ten Hag’s second Premier League game, his side was dismantled by the Bees.2. Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd, May 2024The heavy defeat to the Eagles saw the Dutchman edge ever closer to the sack.1. Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd, March 2023Man Utd were embarrassed at the hands of their bitter rivals as they crumbled at Anfield as it was the club’s worst defeat in 92 years. More

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      Man Utd chaos just 24 hours before Porto clash as flight to Portugal is delayed by THREE HOURS due to severe weather

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S flight to Porto has been delayed by three hours due to severe weather.Erik ten Hag’s men have come under fire for their dismal performance on Sunday as they lost 3-0 to Tottenham at Old Trafford.Manchester United’s journey to Portugal has been disruptedCredit: GettyThe travel difficulties come just 24 hours before their Europa League clashCredit: GettyIt is a crunch game for Man Utd as they eye a first European win of the campaignCredit: GettyCaptain Bruno Fernandes was spotted boarding the flight on WednesdayCredit: GettyAnd things are not getting much better off the field as the Red Devils were hit with delays to their journey to Portugal.Man Utd are set to kick off their second Europa League game of the season against Porto at 8pm BST on Thursday evening.They were due to take off for Portugal around 3pm on Wednesday, but did not leave until 6.10pm due to foggy and rainy conditions.Ten Hag’s press conference was due to take place at 7pm but has now been pushed back to 8.30pm.READ MORE ON MAN UTDFans have also suffered delays to their journeys.It is the latest inconvenience for manager Ten Hag – who is understood to have been given two games to save his job.Man Utd’s trip to Porto will be followed up by an away game in the Premier League against Aston Villa on Sunday.They failed to win their opening Europa League match as FC Twente held them to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd the defeat to Spurs extended their winless streak to three matches – a run which started with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace.But captain Bruno Fernandes will be available for the trip to Villa despite being shown a red card against Tottenham.Patrice Evra is confident Erik ten Hag can turn it around at Man UtdMan Utd were successful in appealing the decision, meaning the Portuguese playmaker escapes a three-match ban.On the pressure he is under, Ten Hag said: “I’m not thinking about it, I’m not anxious.”We created a togetherness in the summer with the ownership and the leadership.”We made this agreement, and we were all behind it. We know the strategy [is to bring in] young players in a transition period.”They also know in May in all my last six seasons there were always trophies and that is what we are aiming for.” More

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      Ten Hag’s former Man Utd coach hints at ‘problem’ between fan favourite and manager and says ‘he needs to play more’

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      FORMER Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has questioned whether Erik ten Hag has a “problem” with an exciting fans’ favourite.Boss Ten Hag is arguably under heavier pressure than at any time in his two-year reign ahead of two daunting away games in three days.Erik ten Hag must start Alejandro Garnacho more, says Benni McCarthyCredit: RexEx-assistant coach McCarthy spoke out on current United starsCredit: GettyThursday night’s Europa League clash at Porto is followed by a Premier League trip to Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.Ex-England chief Gareth Southgate and Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi have been talked up as possible replacements if Ten Hag departs Old Trafford.Former Porto and Blackburn striker McCarthy can now take a more detached look at things after leaving United in the summer when his two-year coaching deal ended.The South African has suggested Ten Hag lacks “fire and passion”.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd he’s also singled out two starlets he reckons should be leading the Red Devils’ revival bid.McCarthy is a big admirer of wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo.And it’s the Argentinian’s situation that appears to concern McCarthy most.The 46-year-old told zerozero: “I really like Garnacho, but he needs to play more regularly.Most read in Europa LeagueMarcus Rashford is rediscovering his best form, says McCarthyCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I don’t know if there’s a problem between him and Erik, but he hasn’t been a regular starter.”Meanwhile, McCarthy called Diallo an “incredible, incredible player, still little known”.’He’s done!’ | How woeful tactics & Dalot shocker saw Spurs smash Man Utd to spell end for Ten HagThe one-time West Ham man added: “He defends and attacks well, always makes the best decisions and knows how to score goals.”McCarthy also believes under-fire England frontman Marcus Rashford is “getting back to his best and could hurt Porto with some moves”.And he reckons United centre-back Lisandro Martinez could play “for any team in the world because he has the right mentality”.Whether Ten Hag agrees with all of that is unclear.That’s especially because McCarthy revealed he and the Dutchman have contrasting personalities.He claimed the former Ajax chief “lacks a bit of that fire, that passion. That’s where we differ, him and I”.Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More

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      Man Utd injury boost as Kobbie Mainoo travels for Porto clash… and takes Call of Duty gaming case with him

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      KOBBIE MAINOO gave Manchester United the massive fitness boost they most wanted for Thursday’s Europa League clash at Porto.The midfielder ranted at team-mates after being taken off in Sunday’s 3-0 home loss against Spurs with a suspected hamstring injury.Fit-again Kobbie Mainoo made no secret of how he’ll take his mind off the pressure on Man Utd as they head out to take on PortoCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMainoo went off on Sunday but has got the all-clearCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeBut scans revealed the England star’s problem was less severe than feared.Mainoo, 19, is now shooting off to Portugal with the rest of United’s squad – carrying a sizeable and personalised Call of Duty gaming case with him.The anchorman’s unusual luggage stood out amongst the travel bags and light suitcases of his team-mates.Mainoo’s love for video games echoes that of Red Devils’ super-supporter Luke Littler.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Nuke, 17, is often seen playing the latest versions, with fans even joking he dropped out of last month’s Hungarian Darts trophy to focus on EA FC 25.United fans will hope Mainoo is on the case as much as Littler has been in recent weeks.That’s because boss Erik Ten Hag’s job is on the line with two testing trips in three days.After Thursday’s tie, mid-table United visit fifth-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.Most read in Europa LeagueAssistant boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is hoping Man Utd have packed a surprise or two for Portuguese giants Porto on ThursdayFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMainoo’s all-clear comes after he had to be taken off just before half-time last weekend.The 10-cap ace trudged off, and was seen remonstrating with United subs Casemiro and Antony.Patrice Evra is confident Erik ten Hag can turn it around at Man UtdMason Mount shrugged off the cut he suffered vs SpursCredit: InstagramUnited even messed up Mainoo’s substitution, with play resuming before Mason Mount could come on for him.Mount was then himself replaced by Amad Diallo after a nasty cut to his head that needed stitches.The former Chelsea playmaker sat out training early this week as a precaution.But Mount too has now been declared fit to play as tests confirmed he had not suffered a concussion.Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More

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      Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Man Utd future as he’s given two games to save his job after disastrous Tottenham defeat

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag insists “there is nothing to panic about” despite the club’s poor start to the season.The Red Devils dropped to 12th in the Premier League table on Sunday following a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag has revealed he is ‘not anxious’ about losing his jobCredit: GettyClub legend Gary Neville branded the performance “disgusting” while Ashley Young criticised players for not putting in any effort.Many fans are now calling for Ten Hag to be sacked by United chiefs.SunSport understands the Dutchman has two games to save his job – against Porto and Aston Villa.But Ten Hag insists he is not worried about facing the axe.Read More on Man Utd”I’m not thinking about it, I’m not anxious,” he revealed while speaking to Sky Sports.”We created a togetherness in the summer with the ownership and the leadership.”We made this agreement, and we were all behind it. We know the strategy [is to bring in] young players in a transition period.”They also know in May in all my last six seasons there were always trophies and that is what we are aiming for.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUnited face a tough run of fixturesTen Hag even suggested “there is nothing to panic about” at Old Trafford.”We are going to make a success from the season,” he continued.Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag speaks after his side’s 3-0 Premier League loss at home to Tottenham “Nothing is easy, but this is nothing for me to panic about. We can sort [the problems] out, this team can sort this out.”Securing Champions League football will be imperative for Man Utd’s financial status next season.If they fail to finish this Premier League campaign in the top four, United will trigger a £10million penalty clause with partner Adidas.When Man Utd penned a 10-year partnership extension with Adidas last summer, it was agreed that failure to qualify for the Champions League on two consecutive occasions would lead to a 30 per cent reduction in annual payments.Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More