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      Watch Sevilla keeper fight with pitch invader after PSV hooligan tries to attack stopper in Europa League clash

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      SEVILLA’S goalkeeper was forced to fight with a PITCH INVADER after the thug tried to attack him.Marko Dmitrovic was in goal for Sevilla in the Europa League play-off clash when a hooligan approached him.

      Marko Dmitrovic came under attack from a pitch invaderCredit: Getty
      The PSV fan threw a punch at the Sevilla goalkeeperCredit: AP
      But as the fan threw a punch at Dmitrovic, the Serbian dragged the hooded fan to the ground and kept him there until support from other players arrived to help separate them.
      Security then promptly arrived to escort the fan off the pitch.
      PSV were 2-0 victors on the night thanks to goals from Luuk de Jong and Fabio Silva.
      However, the Dutch side were still eliminated from the Europa League owing to a 3-2 aggregate loss.
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      Dmitrovic was given the gloves today in the absence of Bono, who started in the first leg of the tie.
      Elsewhere in the play-off round, Juventus, Sporting and Bayer Leverkusen have all progressed so far.
      Manchester United are also in action in their second leg against Barcelona.
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      They were level after the first leg in the Nou Camp.
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      Arsenal are among those sides awaiting in the next round after bypassing the play-offs. More

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      ‘What’s going on? I love it’ – Man Utd fans full of praise as club change pre-match routine for Barcelona clash

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      MAN UNITED have changed the pre-match routine ahead of their Europa League clash with Barcelona.The club will turn off the music 15 minutes before kick off to allow the atmosphere to build inside Old Trafford.
      Man United are planning to build the atmosphere at Old TraffordCredit: PA
      The two sides go into the match on equal terms after their exciting 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Nou Camp.
      The fans put in a request to the club for the change to happen ahead of the match.
      And the club accepted the change with news reaching fans on social media.
      The supporters have chuffed with the change, as one tweeted: “Bro what’s going on!? I love it ❤️.”
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      A second commented: “15 mins of we want united, I will be there.”
      A third wrote: “It’s gonna be the loudest I’ve heard Old Trafford in years.”
      A fourth said: “This game just screams a famous night at Old Trafford under European lights.
      “I have a feeling this is going to be a 1984 type of performance!”
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      A fifth added: “I think Old Trafford will be the loudest it has ever been tonight.”
      Manager Erik ten Hag has also highlighted the importance of the crowd ahead of the game.
      He told club media: “We are all on a journey together, moving forward game by game.
      “And, tonight, we need the fans, as well as the players, to be at the top of their game, if we are to create a memorable night at Old Trafford.” More

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      Europa League draw simulated as Arsenal land horror opponent and Man Utd get easy route if they beat Barcelona

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could face a dream last-16 tie in the Europa League if they beat Barcelona on Thursday evening.The Red Devils host the LaLiga leaders at Old Trafford seven days after drawing 2-2 at the Nou Camp.
      Manchester United will be in the hat for the last-16 if they can beat BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s men qualified for the last-16 as group winnersCredit: Reuters
      Victory would secure their progress into the next round where they would face one of seven table toppers from the group stage.
      That excludes Arsenal – who they cannot draw due to teams from the same country being unable to face one another until the quarter-final stage.
      And not only will Erik ten Hag’s men dodge the Gunners if they reach the next stage, they will also receive a very kind draw if SunSport’s supercomputer is anything to go by.
      In a simulated draw we have them coming up against Hungarian outfit Ferencvaros.
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      How SunSport’s supercomputer predicted the Europa League last-16 draw
      And while the Red Devils would be aware they are coming up against a side that finished above Monaco in the group stage, Man Utd would undeniably be the overwhelming favourites to reach the last eight.
      By contrast, Premier League leaders Arsenal could be handed a much tougher tie despite winning their group.
      Mikel Arteta’s side won five of their six games as they breezed into the last-16.
      Yet because the Champions League teams have dropped down into the competition to face the group runners-up in a play-off round, there are still some huge teams in the hat.
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      Barcelona are a potential opponent for Arsenal if they come through their tie with Man Utd.
      However, our supercomputer has drawn them against another European giant in the form of Juventus.
      Max Allegri’s team head to France off the back of a 1-1 first-leg draw with Nantes.
      But if they do manage to come through that test, a clash with Arsenal may well be on the horizon.
      Other possible sides the Gunners could face include Ajax, Union Berlin, Roma, Sevilla and Sporting Lisbon.
      And potential ties for Man Utd include the likes of Real Betis, Fenerbahce, Freiburg and Feyenoord.
      The actual draw takes place in Switzerland at 11am BST on Friday, February 24. More

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      Watch Frenkie de Jong ‘check out his new home’ as Man Utd transfer target walks out onto Old Trafford

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      FRENKIE DE JONG finally checked out Old Trafford as he trained there with Barcelona last night.The Dutchman will take on Manchester United in the Europa League this evening.
      Frenkie de Jong walks out at Old TraffordCredit: Twitter @fcbarcelona
      The Dutchman takes in his surroundingsCredit: Twitter @fcbarcelona
      Barca travelled to Manchester yesterday and got a look at their new surroundings during a training session.
      And De Jong may well have wondered what might have been as he trudged out into the famous arena, having been heavily pursued by United last summer.
      The LaLiga leaders posted a short clip on Instagram of their man stepping out at the Theatre of Dreams.
      And United fans couldn’t help but notice.
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      One wrote: “Just checking out his new home for next year.”
      A second tweeted: “Oh yeah, he’s definitely thinking about it.”
      While a third commented: “Finally home.”
      And a fourth added: “He knows this will be his future home.”
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      De Jong, 25, is claimed to have repeatedly turned the Red Devils down, determined to stay at Barcelona.
      And things have so far worked out well for both parties.
      Although they dropped out of the Champions League into the Europa League, domestically Barca sit eight points clear at the top of LaLiga.
      Man United, meanwhile, have enjoyed a great resurgence under De Jong’s former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.

      The Red Devils moved on from De Jong to splash £70million on Casemiro, with the Brazilian having been a revelation.
      United are set to return to the Champions League next season, and sit only five points off the top of the Premier League.
      De Jong chats with Sergio BusquetsCredit: PA More

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      Man Utd takeover by Qataris will be great for club as Sheikh is ‘very good person’ – reveals Barcelona boss Xavi

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      XAVI believes a Qatar takeover will be good for Manchester United.The Barcelona coach played for Qatar side Al Sadd between 2015-19 and went on to coach them from 2019-21.
      Barcelona and Spain legend Xavi warmed up for Thursday’s Europa League second leg at Old Trafford by praising United bidder Sheikh JassimCredit: EPA
      Man Utd would flourish if Sheikh Jassim took over, Xavi suggests
      He was also an ambassador for the recent World Cup and knows United bidder Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani.
      Ahead of Barca’s Europa League match against United he said the club-owning Glazers would do well to accept his bid.
      Xavi said: “I have a good relationship with the Sheikh and I think he would do a good job.
      “I think he is a very good person with serious responsibilities.”
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      Sheikh Jassim is up against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group to take control of the club after the Glazer’s put it up for sale for around £6billion.
      In a statement last week Sheikh Jassim made his intentions clear to buy the club out right and make it number one again.
      His statement said: “The bid plans to return the club to its former glories both on and off the pitch, and – above all – will seek to place the fans at the heart of Manchester United Football club once more.
      “The bid will be completely debt free via Sheikh Jassim’s Nine Two Foundation, which will look to invest in the football teams, the training centre, the stadium and wider infrastructure, the fan experience and the communities the club supports.
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      “The vision of the bid is for Manchester United Football Club to be renowned for footballing excellence, and regarded as the greatest football club in the world.”
      Xavi also believes that the Sheikh would be buying a club on the up again under Erik Ten Hag’s management.
      He said: “Manchester United are one of the best teams in Europe at the minute, showing their quality and competitiveness through great results.
      “They’re the best United I’ve seen in the last few years, with a great coach, and great players who show a lot of personality and passion.”
      To beat them tonight Barcelona will have to try and keep Marcus Rashford quiet.
      He scored in the 2-2 first leg of this tie, which has a place in the last 16 of the competitions as the reward.
      After his double at the weekend against Leicester he now has 16 in his last 17 games since returning from the World Cup and 24 in all for the season.
      Centre-back Joules Kounde had a tough time handling him in the first leg and Ten Hag was furious that he had not been sent off when coming into contact with the England international as he broke away in the second-half.
      But Kounde said: “I think it was 50-50. There is contact but I think it’s very light.
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      “I think it’s very light and the referee decided to not give me a red card, so I don’t feel lucky. I feel it’s part of the decision of the referee.
      “It’s true that I think I could have been sent off because it was 50-50 but the referee made the decision and obviously I’m very happy.” More

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      Man Utd icon Robin van Persie spotted at Carrington training ahead of crunch Europa League clash with Barcelona

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      FORMER Manchester United star Robin van Persie was back at Carrington as his old side prepared for the second leg of their Europa League play-off against Barcelona. Van Persie was an interested onlooker as Erik ten Hag put his United players through their paces.
      RVP meets with Bruno Fernandes
      De Gea looks delighted to see his old pal back at training
      Harry Maguire welcomes the club legend back with a smile
      Robin van Persie training with Manchester United during his time at the club.Credit: Getty – Contributor
      The Europa League tie is evenly poised after the first leg finished 2-2 in the Nou Camp.
      Fans took to Twitter to react to the news with many pleased to see the 39-year-old.
      One user commented: ” My favourite player.”
      Another added: ” Give him 1 month to get back in shape! We need him as a striker for the rest of season, he’s younger than Zlatan.”
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      A third said: “He’s deffo going to be our striker coach soon it’s so obvious.”
      A fourth commented: “I miss him.”
      The Dutchman joined the Red Devils from rivals Arsenal for an initial £22.5million in 2012.
      Van Persie spent three years at Old Trafford scoring 48 goals in 86 appearances, winning the Premier League during his first season at the club.
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      United have been in fine form this season and sit third in the Premier League five points behind leaders Arsenal.
      The second leg takes place on Thursday night at Old Trafford with a place in the last 16 up for grabs. More

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      Watch Alejandro Garnacho try to hide dramatic new haircut with fans convinced it’s inspired by Harry Potter

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Alejandro Garnacho has been spotted trying to hide a striking new hairstyle. And fans are convinced he has taken some inspiration from the Harry Potter series.

      Alejandro Garnacho previously had a ‘Peaky Blinders’ style to his hairCredit: Rex
      But now the 18-year-old has gone super blondeCredit: PA
      Fans are comparing him to Harry Potter character Draco MalfoyCredit: Alamy
      Garnacho, 18, has previously had a look resembling characters from Peaky Blinders.
      But now fans believe the winger is rocking a do like Draco Malfoy, the peroxide blonde villain in the Harry Potter series.
      Fans online rushed to comment on the new hairstyle.
      One said: “No more Peaky Blinders.”
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      A second fan chimed in: “Draco Malfoy,” while a third user shared a gif of Malfoy.
      A third wrote: “That’s not Garnacho. That’s Draco Malfoy.”
      “Our boy Garnacho rockin the Draco Malfoy look 🤣,” commented a fourth.
      A fifth added: “Alejandro Malfoy Garnacho 😭.”
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      The Argentine prodigy’s new look also drew comparisons to when Lionel Messi went blonde, with one fan saying: “Following the steps of the GOAT 🐐,” alongside a picture of blonde Messi.
      Another fan shared an image of blonde Messi under a post of Garnacho’s new look.
      However, considering Garnacho’s idol is Messi’s GOAT rival Cristiano Ronaldo, it was probably not his exact intention to draw such comparisons.
      As well as fans, the new look whipped up some reaction from team-mates, including Brazilian Casemiro.
      SIlver-haired team-mate Antony exposed Garnacho’s new look to the rest of the squad while in training, with Casemiro showing off his surprise.
      Dyed hair is a theme in the Man Utd dressing room, with Lisandro Martinez also having some blonde in his barnet.
      The fresh look comes ahead of a crunch Europa League second leg against Barcelona, with Erik ten Hag revealing both Harry Maguire and Antony can return.
      Meanwhile, Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer are also back following suspension from the thrilling first leg which ended 2-2.
      Ten Hag must also cast his mind to Sunday’s Carabao Cup final for United’s first chance to win silverware in over half a decade. More

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      Erik ten Hag confirms TWO stars will return for Man Utd’s crunch Barcelona clash as he hints at shock tactical tweak

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      ERIK TEN HAG has confirmed that he expects to have Harry Maguire and Antony back for tomorrow night’s clash with Barcelona.Manchester United will head into the Europa League play-off second leg tied at 2-2 with the LaLiga leaders.
      Erik ten Hag offered a squad updateCredit: Getty
      Antony and Harry Maguire are both expected to be availableCredit: PA
      In their bid to progress to the round of 16, the Red Devils will be buoyed by the return of two first team players.
      And Ten Hag, 53, has even hinted that he could spring a tactical surprise.
      He said: “I expect to have Maguire and Antony back.
      “Anthony Martial is not available. He is back on the pitch, we wait for team training.
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      “What we do different you will see tomorrow on the pitch. We have an idea.”
      Antony, 22, hasn’t featured since the 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on February 4.
      While skipper Maguire missed the 3-0 victory over his former club Leicester last Sunday.
      Ten Hag also has Scott McTominay back at his disposal, with the Scotland international having returned to play the final 31 minutes against the Foxes at the weekend.
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      The Dutchman reckons his side will need to produce their best display of the campaign to overcome Barcelona.
      He said: “We have to give the best performance of the season, we believe in it, we’re looking forward to it, so we have to give a lot of energy.
      “It will be two great teams facing each other at Old Trafford with a massive atmosphere, a great ambience, it’s the best you can get.”
      With the Carabao Cup final looming just three days later, Ten Hag will have to balance his squad well in order to be successful in both competitions.
      A man that was a master of doing just that was Sir Alex Ferguson, and Ten Hag dined with the great Scot this week.
      Asked about his conversation with Sir Alex, the Red Devils boss said: “He wants to share it, he wants to help and support. Manchester United is his club and he feels so committed.
      “He wants us to be doing well. It was a great night.” More