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      Liverpool legend trolls Man Utd with hilarious Treble message after Sevilla capitulation

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      LIVERPOOL legend Robbie Fowler trolled Manchester United after their Europa League elimination.United’s treble hopes went up in flames after a heavy 3-0 loss to Sevilla on Thursday at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

      Manchester United were eliminated from the Europa League at SevillaCredit: Reuters
      Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler trolled United after their ‘Micky Mouse treble’ claimsCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils were hoping to cap off a successful season with a Europa League trophy – as well as the FA Cup – after winning the Carabao Cup.
      However, the Manchester giants’ pursuit of glory came to a dramatic end and Erik ten Hag’s men can now only hope for a double as they are 15 points off the top of the Premier League table.
      Fowler decided to poke fun of Liverpool’s rivals as their original treble chase was very similar to the Reds’ triumph back in 2001.
      The Merseysiders won the FA Cup, League Cup and Uefa Cup 22 years ago under Gerard Houllier.
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      However, some United fans weren’t impressed and dubbed it the “Micky mouse treble” just two years after they won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
      Fowler hasn’t forgotten and took the chance to rub salt into his former foes’ wounds.
      The legendary striker shared a picture of himself and former team-mates Jamie Redknapp as well as Sami Hyypia holding a trophy each with a sarcastic caption.
      Fowler returned the favour with the following tweet: “Micky mouse treble.”
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      United are now targeting a Premier League top-four finish as well as the FA Cup.
      Ten Hag’s men are third in the Prem table and currently in the cup’s semi-finals.
      United will take on Brighton and could face either Sheffield United or rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley. More

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      Fuming Man Utd fans in disbelief as Casemiro spotted joking with referee after hammering at Sevilla

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were fuming with Casemiro after the star was spotted appearing to smile after their Europa League exit.The Red Devils completely collapsed in Sevilla, going down 3-0 to lose their quarter-final tie 5-2 on aggregate last night.
      Man Utd fans have blasted Casemiro on TwitterCredit: Getty
      He was spotted laughing with the referee after the final whistleCredit: BT Sport
      United were behind when Harry Maguire lost possession and Youssef En-Nesri pounced after seven minutes.
      The lead was extended two minutes after the break through Loic Bade before a David de Gea blunder as he miscontrolled the ball allowed En-Nesri a second on 81 minutes.
      And just to round-off an awful evening, Anthony Martial was forced off through injury on 54 minutes.
      There was not much to smile about for anyone associated with the club – however it seems that their Brazilian midfielder could still muster a grin.
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      Casemiro has excelled for United since his arrival from Real Madrid last summer but produced a poor display yesterday.
      But he was still seen laughing after the final whistle and it left fans furious.
      One wrote: “Casemiro laughing with the ref right after that dreadful performance?! Clearly not as gutted as the fans standing in the terrace who’ve paid a fortune to watch that shambles!”
      Another tweeted: “Casemiro is going to get pelters ( rightly so ) for laughing and smiling after that woeful and abject @ManUtd performance.”
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      A fellow supporter commented: “Casemiro laughing with the Ref seconds after the final whistle says everything about the attitude of this group of mainly average players.”
      Another added: “Why the f*** is Casemiro smiling I don’t know what there is to smile about.”
      Some even called for him to be dropped in the future, with one writing: “Casemiro should be a bench player next season. If you have eyes you will know.” More

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      Watch Jose Mourinho go ‘full Mourinho’ in Roma celebrations before trolling journalist with savage ‘gift’

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      JOSE MOURINHO put his bravado on full display as Roma knocked Feyenoord out of the Europa League.The Serie A side remain on course for a second European trophy in as many years, after last season’s Europa Conference League triumph.
      Jose Mourinho celebrated passionately before the game had even finishedCredit: twitter / @btsportfootball
      Mourinho handed a journalist a cheeky gift after the match
      The Roma boss has reached his second European semi-final in his second year at the clubCredit: AP
      Roma won the continent’s third-tier crown in its inaugural season, beating Feyenoord 1-0 in the final.
      The Dutch side thought they had got their own back by winning the first leg or their Europa quarter-final clash last week.
      But Mourinho warned a journalist they had won nothing yet.
      And, after Roma turned the tie around with a 4-1 win at the Stadio Olimpico last night, the Special One made sure to celebrate in emphatic fashion.

      He high-fived his players and hugged staff before the final whistle and began to pump his fists, calling on the crowd to be vocal.
      Then, in his post-match press conference, he cheekily gifted the same journalist a key chain with the Europa Conference League trophy insignia on it before answering questions.
      Mourinho has a history of showmanship on European nights, with perhaps his most famous moment coming at Old Trafford in 2004.
      The Portuguese wrote his name into Champions League folklore after sprinting down the touchline following Porto’s last-minute winner against the Red Devils, and 19 years on he has not lost his magic.
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      Fans loved Mourinho’s wind-up and were glad to see a glimpse of the old Jose back.
      One fan reacted saying: “Jose Mourinho is a box office 🤣. Wherever he is i always want him to do well.”
      Another added: “Football will be so uninteresting without him 😭”
      A third said: “Man there’s no one better than him 😂”
      And another commented: “Mourinho has no chill.” More

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      The seven Man Utd rejects showing up former club in Europa League with at least one in EVERY semi-final team

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      SEVEN Manchester United rejects will be in the Europa League semi-finals while the Red Devils are left licking their wounds over their Sevilla humiliation.Erik ten Hag’s side crashed out of Europe on Thursday night following a desperate capitulation in Spain.
      It was another disappointing night for Man Utd and Sevilla knocked them out of Europe once againCredit: Getty
      David de Gea and Harry Maguire both made mistakes amid a febrile atmosphere at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan StadiumCredit: Getty
      Having taken a 2-0 lead in the first-half of the first-leg, United completely unravelled and lost 5-2 on aggregate.
      Despite their exit, fans can watch still watch six players and one manager once associated with their club in the final four of the Europa League.
      In fact there is at least one former United star at every semi-final club after Roma got past Feyenoord, Bayer Leverkusen hammered Union Saint-Gilloise and Juventus edged out Sporting Lisbon.
      Juventus take on Sevilla in the first semi while Roma also take on Leverkusen.
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      SunSport has looked at all of the former United aces who have gone further in Europe this season than their ex-club.
      Jose Mourinho
      Jose Mourinho certainly made an impression at Old TraffordCredit: AP
      Few fans will forget Jose Mourinho’s two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford.
      While the ex-Chelsea boss brought silverware, he also brought controversy and a brand of football that rubbed many fans up the wrong way.
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      He has been a far better fit for Roma who are revelling in back-to-back European semis.
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      The Italian giant won the Europa Conference League last season and are good bets for a top four finish in Serie A this time out, even with Juventus’ point penalty being suspended.
      If Mourinho takes Roma all the way in Europe again, it will be his first Europa League win since winning it with United in 2017.
      Angel Di Maria
      For whatever reason, Angel Di Maria at United never quite worked.
      After one awkward season, he left for PSG before eventually moving to Juventus last season.
      The 35-year-old may have lost some pace but has lost little of his technical ability or guile in front of goal.
      He will be looking to cause Sevilla all types of problems in the semi-finals.
      Paul Pogba
      It has been a season of struggle for Paul Pogba with injuries afflicting the FrenchmanCredit: Getty
      Paul Pogba left United last summer after six up and down years at Old Trafford.
      But his return to Juventus has not gone to plan with injuries limiting the 30-year-old to just five appearances all season long.
      He came off the bench for Thursday night’s tricky 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon and will be hoping to be more involved in the first team by the time the semi-final comes round.
      Timothy Fosu-Mensah
      Timothy Fosu-Mensah left Man United in 2021Credit: EPA
      Timothy Fosu-Mensah made 30 appearances over five years for Man Utd as he desperately tried to prove he could cut it at Old Trafford.
      But he was sold to Bayer Leverkusen – who are now looking to get past Roma – in 2021.
      Squad player Fosu-Mensah was left on the bench for Thursday’s win at Union Saint Gilloise and the 25-year-old defender has only made one appearance in the knockout stages so far.
      Alex Telles
      Alex Telles has been on loan at Sevilla with Man United well-stocked in the left-back positionCredit: EPA
      On loan at Sevilla, Alex Telles came off the bench against his parent club to help the Spanish side coast to victory.
      The left-back has been a regular starter for Sevilla since moving in August.
      And with his United contract expiring next summer, Ten Hag may have a decision to make on his future.
      Chris Smalling
      Smalling was subbed off with an injury in yesterday’s gameCredit: Reuters
      Chris Smalling largely failed to convince for much of his decade in Manchester.
      But the 33-year-old is enjoying a second wind in Rome and he has become Mourinho’s main enforcer at the back.
      Smalling started both legs against Feyenoord as he bids for his first European medal since 2017.
      Nemanja Matic
      Nemanja Matic left United last summerCredit: Getty
      Like his manager, Mourinho, Nemanja Matic had two spells at Chelsea before joining Man Utd and then ending up in Rome.
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      Now 34, the Serbian continues to screen the defence and is normally first-choice in midfield.
      He is among Mourinho’s key components in keeping a tight defence. More

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      Antony ‘left fuming as Wout Weghorst subbed on’ with Man Utd star’s enraged reaction during Sevilla loss spotted

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      ANTONY was spotted raging at Wout Weghorst during Manchester United’s defeat to Sevilla.The Red Devils crashed out of the Europa League on Thursday evening as a 3-0 defeat in Spain saw them beaten 5-2 on aggregate in their quarter-final tie.
      Antony was left angry at Wout Weghorst during the defeat to SevillaCredit: Getty
      Weghorst failed to make an impact after coming off the bench in the second halfCredit: Reuters
      And frustrations boiled over in the second half as Antony was said to be fuming with substitute Weghorst.
      Man Utd trailed 2-0 in the 54th minute when they earned themselves a corner.
      Forward Anthony Martial had been hobbling around for several minutes as the visitors prepared a change.
      Christian Eriksen stood over the corner, but then proceeded to wait for the switch to be made as Erik ten Hag was keen to get Weghorst on the pitch for the set-piece.
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      Martial took the quickest route off the field of play, exiting behind the goal.
      And according to Manchester Evening News, Antony was spotted angrily remonstrating with Weghorst, urging him to get onto the pitch quicker.
      The Dutchman did arrive in the box in time for the corner – which came to nothing.
      Man Utd collapsed in Seville as their Europa League hopes were dashed.
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      It means Ten Hag’s men now focus on domestic action as they look to cement a top four place in the Premier League.
      But before that, they take on Brighton in an FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.
      United are looking to add to their Carabao Cup triumph from earlier in the season. More

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      Gary Neville can’t agree with former Man Utd team-mate over Harry Maguire’s role in disastrous Sevilla goal

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      GARY NEVILLE has jumped to the defence of Harry Maguire after Manchester United conceded a farcical goal against Sevilla.But his former team-mate Owen Hargreaves slammed the United captain after he gave away possession for Youssef El-Nesyri to score.
      Harry Maguire’s mistake led to Manchester United’s opening goalCredit: Reuters
      David de Gea also played a big role in the goal as he passed the ball out to Maguire despite Sevilla’s high press.
      Neville felt De Gea put his team-mate under unnecessary pressure, leaving the defender with limited options.
      He said: “Maguire will get battered but that pass from De Gea I wouldn’t like!”
      However Hargraves was less sympathetic and criticised Maguire for his decision-making.
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      He slammed Maguire’s failure to simply clear the ball and pointed out the similarities to United’s implosion at Brentford earlier in the season.
      He told BT Sport: “If he’s going to receive it, he’s got to receive it on his back foot and he’s got to turn out.
      “What he tries to do is just try to flip it round the corner and that’s a turnover in possession.
      “There are three opposition players there, you can’t play there just kick it.
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      “That was Brentford, trying to play out from the back when it’s not on. Just clear your lines.
      “Maguire, don’t ask for the ball there just clear your lines, grow into the game.” More

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      Paul Scholes savages Man Utd over ‘DISGRACEFUL’ Europa League exit and blasts De Gea as ‘not a fantastic footballer’

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      PAUL SCHOLES slammed David de Gea and questioned his Manchester United future following his pair of Sevilla howlers.The goalkeeper made a two glaring errors in the 3-0 defeat which saw United crash out of the Europa League.
      Paul Scholes slammed David de Gea and called United’s performance a “disgrace”Credit: BT Sport
      De Gea made two big mistakes against SevillaCredit: Getty
      The Spaniard let down his team with his footwork for two goals, leading Scholes to question whether he is the right keeper for Erik ten Hag.
      De Gea is out of contract in the summer but has been tipped to sign a new deal on reduced terms.
      However, Scholes feels he is not suited to the passing game Ten Hag wants to play, and accused the No1 of making his team-mates nervous.
      He told BT Sport: “You have to question the goalkeeper, especially tonight. Erik ten Hag, eventually, will want to play out from the back.
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      “David de Gea has been a fantastic goalkeeper, but he is not a fantastic footballer. We saw the pass he played into Harry Maguire.
      “Look, it’s not a bad pass and I know that Harry Maguire wanted it, but you have to read the situation, read what’s going on in the stadium and it is not a place [to do it].
      “Regardless of whether the manager wants him to play, read the situation. He needed to read what was going on.
      “They fell into the trap of playing those passes and Sevilla were aggressive in getting to the ball.
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      “I think he was making the whole team nervous. It’s a question of: does he fit Erik ten Hag’s philosophy?”
      De Gea helped gift Sevilla an opener when he underhit a pass to an under-pressure Harry Maguire, who gave away the ball for Youssef El-Nesyri to score.
      The striker later added his second goal of the game after De Gea failed to control a loose ball, leaving an empty net behind him.
      Some have even questioned the goalie for the second goal, as Loic Bade’s header looped over him and perhaps could have been kept out.
      Scholes also tore into the rest of the team, labelling United’s performance across the two legs a “disgrace”.
      He added: “‘Over the two games the own goals gave it away.
      “It has been an absolute disgrace of a quarter-final. United were outfought. Outplayed. They were sloppy on the ball. They lacked aggression.
      “They didn’t handle the aggression from Sevilla tonight.” More

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      Eagle-eyed Man Utd fans reckon Anthony Martial was injured by Harry Maguire as striker adds to FA Cup fitness woes

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      EAGLE-EYED Manchester United supporters appear to have discovered a clip showing exactly how Anthony Martial was hurt – and they believe it was caused by his own TEAM-MATE.The Red Devils completely collapsed in Sevilla, going down 3-0 to lose their Europa League quarter-final tie 5-2 on aggregate last night.
      Anthony Martial suffered a fresh injury in the defeat to SevillaCredit: Getty
      The forward collided with two of his team-mates as Sevilla scored their second goalCredit: Twitter

      United were behind when Harry Maguire lost possession and Youssef En-Nesri pounced after seven minutes.
      The lead was extended two minutes after the break through Loic Bade before a David de Gea blunder as he miscontrolled the ball allowed En-Nesri a second on 81 minutes.
      Things got even worse for Martial as he was forced off through injury on 54 minutes.
      The French striker looked like he could not move properly after his mysterious blow, leading to boss Erik ten Hag replacing him with Wout Weghorst, who failed to make any impact himself.
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      Fans were left wondering what had happened to Martial, but one supporter was quick to provide an answer as he shared a clip of United defending the set-piece from which Bade headed home.
      And it appeared to show captain Maguire crashing into Marcel Sabitzer and his fellow team-mate while scrambling to clear the ball.
      Martial then falls over clutching his foot with Sabitzer on top of him. 
      “Maguire injured Martial you couldn’t write it,” said one supporter.
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      Another commented: “My chest!!!! Maguire why!!!!! We are sorry.”
      Although many defended the England defender, insisting it was actually Sabitzer’s fault, writing: “It’s actually Sabitzer. @Specsavers  have a word.”
      Another said: “It was Sabitzer, don’t make it worse.”
      Martial now appears to be in a race against time to be fit for Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final with Brighton at Wembley. More