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      Doomed Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag fights back and claims pundits and fans have ‘no sense of reality’ after horror season

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      ERIK TEN HAG has hit back at his critics amid claims the Manchester United boss is on the brink of the sack.The Dutchman is set to be walking out the door even if the Red Devils beat Man City at the FA Cup final today.Erik ten Hag has hit back at pundits ‘who attack him to look better’Credit: GettyTen Hag is set to be sacked despite if United beat Man City at the FA Cup final todayCredit: GettyUnited’s dismal season is set to cost Ten Hag his job as reports on Friday revealed the 54-year-old will be sacked this weekend.The ex-Ajax man claimed the reason for the slack he has been getting this term is because people see United as an “easy prey”.Ten Hag told Dutch outlet Voetbal International: “The pundits in England want to score, they want to show they are worth the money, and for that Manchester United is an easy prey.”It’s the biggest club in England and possibly in the world. The club is either loved or hated, there is no in-between. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”So when things go bad, they all start talking and talking with very big words.”All this negativism from these so called experts who don’t have the capability to analyse something with facts, but who prefer to attack people to make themselves look better.”And these same people were the ones who gave me a pat on the back last year. “Last year I was able to walk on water, this year I am the worst manager in the Premier League!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd fans quickly responded on social media to say “this is full blown war”.While another added: “No truer words Erik, you won my heart.”How Man Utd can beat Man City in FA Cup finalTen Hag, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2022, led the Red Devils to a third-place finish and EFL Cup glory in his first season at the club.But has been unable to build upon that success this term, with United recording their lowest-ever Premier League finish.But in a blast at those who still expect more, he said: “Manchester United won the league for the last time in 2013, 11 years ago. But, still, they expect us to win every game while competing at the top. This club is not ready for that.“We were supposed to start building something and we made the first steps last year, but then you find out how big this club is and that nobody is ever satisfied.”Within the club people were satisfied, but outside the club there was noise by saying I won only the Carabao Cup, lost the FA Cup Final and finished third. Well, then you have no sense of reality. Other clubs had a much better squad.”Amid rumours that United chiefs are ready to move on from Ten Hag the Dutch boss has now claimed the owners “told him directly” that they want to “rebuild with him”.He continued: “They said they want to change everything and that they want to rebuild with me. This is what they told me directly.”Let me be clear. It has been bad. It has been crap. But despite everything, we are going to play an FA Cup final.”READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited have been hit with a number of injuries from the start of the season and saw their defence in particular suffer, which Ten Hag blamed for their poor performance.Ten Hag added: “The injuries have been really crazy. Not long ago I had to start my 15th different centre back duo of the season. I have had 33 different defensive lines this season.”Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
      Michael Owen – He has to go
      “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
      Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
      “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      I was banned for ten years for alleged spot-fixing in the FA Cup, Lucas Paqueta should get a 40-year ban if he’s guilty

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      FORMER non-league star Kynan Isaac called on the FA to smash Lucas Paqueta with a 40-YEAR ban for alleged spot-fixing.Isaac was banned for ten years in October 2022 after being found guilty by football’s ruling body of deliberately getting himself booked in an FA Cup tie.Kynan Isaac reveals he got depressed after his ban ‘but nobody from the PFA or FA got in touch to see how I was’West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged in relation to four bookings but denies doing anything wrongCredit: RexIt was claimed full-back Isaac’s caution for Stratford Town in a 5-1 loss to Shrewsbury in November 2021 was part of a betting scheme with pals.West Ham and Brazil midfielder Paqueta, 26, has been charged with deliberately getting himself booked in FOUR separate Prem matches so that he and/or his friends could benefit by betting on that happening. He denies any wrongdoing.Isaac, 31, said: “It will be very interesting to see what they do to him, there’s no point in me sitting here and letting everyone else get away with it.“It’s basic maths — if I got done for ten years for doing it once, by the same book he should get 40 years for doing it four times.READ MORE ON LUCAS PAQUETA“I can’t wait to see what they give him — it will be something pathetic like about a year or two, because he’s got money and an expensive lawyer.“If that happens they won’t be able to ignore me and the ban they gave me.”Isaac was also hit with a further 18-month ban after being found guilty of placing, or enabling, almost 350 bets on matches over a five-year period. The combined rap ensured he could not play until after his 40th birthday.Most read in FootballOne allegation against Brazil international Paqueta concerns this booking for a foul on Boubakary SoumareCredit: PAThe FA stopped him from playing immediately after his charges were announced and referred the case to police. He added: “The police came to my house and told  me there was a  warrant out for my arrest for X, Y and Z. I had my kids with me,  so I asked if I could hand myself in at a certain time.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top five“I went there the next day at about midday with my lawyer and the police threw it out. I got a ten-year ban, even though they threw it out.“It will be interesting if they do the same with Paqueta, will he get the police turning up at his door. If not, why not? Why should he be treated any differently to me?“Also, even though I don’t know the exact details about what bets we’re talking about, it’s bound to be in the thousands. With me it was pennies.”Isaac — who passed his test to be a driving instructor  — was tempted to speak out when Brentford and England star Ivan Toney escaped with an eight-month ban a year ago after admitting 232 breaches of betting rules.The FA literally stopped me from playing any football, even seven-a-side or Sunday League. No-one worried about my mental health.He was also angered when Nottingham Forest’s Harry Toffolo was given a suspended five-month ban in September for 375 breaches of betting rules.Toffolo claimed he made the wagers when his “mental health was at a very low ebb”.Isaac said: “It was mentally awful for me. “Non-league footballer gets a ten-year ban and then you see a big-name star Toney — who was putting thousands of pounds on — still being allowed to play when he had been charged  and getting an England call-up.“His ban was really only six months, because it included the off-season. And he’ll be at the Euros.“The FA literally stopped me from playing any football, even seven-a-side or Sunday League.READ MORE SUN STORIES“No-one worried about my mental health after getting such a huge ban.“I was depressed and it hit me hard but nobody from the PFA or FA got in touch to see how I was.”Paqueta was booked for a challenge on John McGinn in one incidentCredit: RexHe tripped Crysencio Summerville to receive another cautionCredit: Sky SportsThe fourth Paqueta yellow in question involved a handballCredit: Sly Sports More

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      Gameweek 37 cheat sheet: How Dream Team bosses should approach the FA Cup final

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      THE regular Dream Team season will draw to a close this Saturday.Once the FA Cup final is in the history books, focus will switch entirely to our Euros fantasy game – which is available to play right now.CLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO ENTER, GREAT FUN!Will Pep Guardiola add another trophy to his collection this weekend?Credit: ReutersPlenty of gaffers will need a big finish in the London-based Manchester derby if they are to secure Mini League glory.And of course there’s the small matter of the massive sums of cash up for grabs at the top end of the overall leaderboard.So what’s the best way to approach the final fixture of the 2023/24 campaign?Inevitably, most managers are backing Manchester City to get the better of Manchester United at Wembley.At the time of writing, four of the five most transferred-in players ahead of the Gameweek 37 deadline are among Pep Guardiola’s favourites.MOST-POPULAR RECRUITS AHEAD OF GAMEWEEK 37:
      Rodri (£4.1m)
      Bernardo Silva (£4.2m)
      Bruno Fernandes (£5.7m)
      Kevin De Bruyne (£6.2m)
      Josko Gvardiol (£4.5m)
      Most read in FootballMr PopularCredit: Dream TeamIt should go without saying that Phil Foden (£5.9m) and Erling Haaland (£7.5m) are the standout must-have assets as the two highest point-scorers in the game – the former is three points ahead of his team-mate on 386.The only reason the successful duo aren’t among the most-popular recruits is because they already feature in the majority of teams.In terms of strategy, it might be wise to switch to the lesser-used 4-5-1 formation with Haaland being the lone striker.Julian Alvarez (£4m) has plundered 280 points this season but the World Cup winner is likely to start on the bench.Those who fancy the Red Devils to land a glove or two on the Premier League champions could back Rasmus Hojlund (£3.5m), who has two goals in his last two outings.Although it’s worth noting the Denmark international mustered just 28 points in the ten outings prior – a listless run that featured just three shots on target.Hojlund is a differential option for gaffers who want to bet against Man City to some degreeCredit: GettyWith all this mind, it might be smart to stock up on Man City midfield assets instead.A quartet of Foden, De Bruyne, Rodri and Bernardo (alongside Fernandes) seemingly covers most bases – although some gaffers will be tempted to back the explosive Jeremy Doku (£3.7m) if they believe the Belgian winger will start.However, if there’s any indication Alvarez will get the nod then backing both of Man City’s forwards (and penalty-takers) seems reasonable.All Dream Team bosses should already be aware that Ederson (£2.9m) has been ruled out of the final after fracturing his eye socket at Tottenham.Truth be told, Stefan Ortega (£2.1m) would probably have started regardless as he’s played every minute of City’s FA Cup campaign so far.Alternatively, Andre Onana (£2.9m) is Dream Team’s outright top goalkeeper because of his insane tally of 190 saves.It’s entirely possible that the Cameroon international could concede two or three goals on Saturday but still return a decent haul through save points if it’s one-way traffic from start to finish.Only Trent Alexander-Arnold averages more points-per-game among Dream Team defenders in 2023/24Credit: GettyDream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament gameIn defence, Gvardiol is the man of the moment having banked 78 points via four goals, two assists and four clean sheets in his last eight games.Interestingly, Diogo Dalot (£3.2m) is the next-best defender on both sides having earned 220 points, just three short of City’s Croatian left-back.The Portuguese full-back ranks highly for bonus points, big chances created, assists and tackles among assets in his position – like Onana he’s capable of a healthy return even when his clean sheet hopes are low.John Stones (£3.1m) has generally been a substitute option of late after a campaign blighted by injuries but there’s not much between Kyle Walker (£3.7m), Manuel Akanji (£4.2m), Ruben Dias (£3.8m) and Nathan Ake (£3.2m).One of that quartet is likely to be missing from the starting XI, possibly Ake given his recent minor injury but the Dutchman did come off the bench in the second half against West Ham.Fernandes has racked up 320 points this seasonCredit: GettyGaffers limited in scope should prioritise Man City’s heavy hitters in attack and Fernandes, who averages nine points-per-game since the turn of the year.Haaland and Foden are clearly the two best captaincy candidates and there’s not much between them at all.The England midfielder is generally more consistent as he picks up plenty of bonus points whereas City’s No9 is more of a feast-or-famine asset.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat being said, Haaland’s ceiling is enormous, as evidenced by his five-goal rout against Luton earlier in the season.Before managers lock in their transfers/captain for the 2pm deadline on Saturday, they should seek out all relevant team news – an unfortunate injury has the potential to scupper what should be entertaining end of the campaign.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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      Man City and Utd fans to be forced along DIFFERENT routes to Wembley for FA Cup final clash amid fears of violence

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      MANCHESTER City and United fans will be asked to take different roads to Wembley for the FA Cup Final this weekend amid fears of violence.Police hope that keeping United supporters on the M6, M42 and M40 will prevent clashes with their rivals at service stations.City and United fans will be asked to take different roads to Wembley for the FA Cup Final this weekendCredit: AlamyCity fans have been told to stick to the M1 while United supporters should take the M6, M42 and M40 to avoid clashes at service stationsCredit: GettyCity fans have been asked to stick to the M1 but supporters don’t have to follow the advice, MailOnline reports.Both sides are taking 36,000 fans each and Greater Manchester Police hope the plans will avoid a repeat of last year’s FA Cup violence.Newport Pagnell Services on the M1 at Milton Keynes and Oxford Services on the M40 saw mass brawls when fans came head-to-head after City beat United 2-1.The latter saw fights erupt in the coach park area and prompted a police investigation.Read More on the FA CupLast year’s problems were aggravated by train strikes and saw 160 official coaches laid on for both sets of fans.United have just 12 coaches travelling down from Manchester this weekend.Saturday’s FA Cup Final could see more than 1,000 officers from The Met, GMP and British Transport Police on duty around Wembley.Kick-off has been brought forward from 5.30pm to 3pm – a repeat of last year.Most read in FootballThe FA said the time change followed an agreement with “the clubs, local authority, members of the safety advisory group and broadcasters”.Man City are favourites to win.Inside Man City’s wild title celebrations as Jack Grealish gets back on the beer and loses fight with confetti cannonWhen is the FA Cup final?
      The FA Cup final will take place on Saturday, May 25.
      A kick off time has not been confirmed.
      Wembley Stadium will host.
      What TV channel is the FA Cup final on and can it be live streamed FREE?
      BBC and ITV will both broadcast the FA Cup final live on TV.
      You can live stream the big match for FREE on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from Wembley.
      Which club has won the most FA Cups?
      Arsenal – 14
      Manchester United – 12
      Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham – 8
      Aston Villa and Manchester City – 7
      Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers – 6
      Everton, West Brom, Wanderers* – 5
      Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield United – 4
      Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham United – 3
      Preston North End, Old Etonians, Portsmouth, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest – 2
      Huddersfield Town, Leicester City, Oxford University, Royal Engineers, Derby County, Leeds United, Southampton, Burnley, Cardiff City, Blackpool, Clapham Rovers, Notts County, Barnsley, Charlton Athletic, Old Carthusians, Blackburn Olympic, Bradford City, Ipswich Town, Coventry City, Wimbledon, Wigan Athletic – 1 More

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      Meet the FA Cup final partners of Man Utd and Man City, from ‘Premier League’s hottest Wag’ to a swimwear designer

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      MANCHESTER will take over London on Saturday when its two football giants head down for the FA Cup final.United face City at Wembley, with Pep Guardiola’s side desperate to win the double after their Premier League triumph.Maja Lindelof has been called the Premier League’s hottest WagStunning Maja is a blogger, podcast host and UNICEF ambassadorLindelof and Maja cut a glam pairing together on the red carpetStanding in their way are their illustrious rivals, who have had a shocker of a season – but could go some way for making up for an eighth-placed finish by triumphing against their noisy neighbours.Joining both sides on their quest will be their Wags, although United’s star’s families will have to reportedly foot the bill for their trip to the capital.Still, that shouldn’t deter their partners, including the “Premier League’s hottest Wag”, in supporting their other halves.Maja LindelofIf anyone is able to convince United’s big wigs to pay out, surely it’s the “Premier League’s hottest Wag”, Maja?Read more football news The Swedish stunner was given that moniker following a survey last year by Betting Sites.co.uk, and it’s hard to argue with.Aside from being absolutely beautiful, she is a marketing expert, blogger, writer and podcast host.In 2020, Maja became a UNICEF ambassador and uses her influence to raise money for charity.Her husband is centre half Victor Lindelof.Most read in FootballInes TomazInes is now part and parcel of Man City’s celebrations – appearing on the pitch at the Etihad to toast partner Bernardo Silva’s success.They met in 2020, when they were introduced by pals in their native Portugal, getting engaged just two years later.Man Utd Wags to pay for their trip to FA Cup final The pair walked down the aisle in 2023 in front of team-mates including Ruben Dias and Kyle Walker.And in the same year they welcomed their first child together.Unsurprisingly, Ines is a model signed to Portuguese agency NXT Management.Ines Tomaz is the amazing Portuguese-born wife of City ace Bernardo SilvaStunning Ines met model Silva in 2020 and they married three years laterThe Silva family celebrate winning the Premier League with their first childCam ReadingGorgeous Cam began dating Scott McTominay in about 2022.She regularly shares their glamorous life together on Instagram, including stunning holidays in Dubai.There, the blonde dazzler shows off her amazing bikini body to her 27,000 Instagram followers.According to reports, she is an investment management director.However, she also appears to be a model too.Cam Reading will be cheering on Man Utd in the FA Cup finalGlam Cam often shares snaps of her amazing bikini body on social mediaScott McTominay and model and investment banker Cam began dating in 2022Kaylee AkeBack in 2022, Kaylee and Nathan Ake finally said their ‘I do’s’ in a romantic ceremony in Majorca.The pair are believed to be childhood sweethearts after meeting as teenagers in their native Netherlands.The same year they walked down the aisle, they also welcomed a daughter together.Brunette beauty Kaylee has own swimwear brand called Jua June, which makes bikinis from recycled plastics.Brunette beauty Kaylee Aké runs her own bikini brandCredit: INSTAGRAM @kayleerm_Kaylee Aké and Kaylee said their ‘I do’s’ in Majorca in 2022Credit: INSTAGRAM @kayleerm_Erica CorreaStunning Colombian beauty Erica moved to Liverpool when she was five.By the age of 13 she was scouted by a modelling agency, and has since travelled to India, Greece, Milan and Los Angeles for glam photoshoots.The gorgeous South American has appeared in magazines including GQ, Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health.While in 2018, she appeared in Tom Grennan’s music video for Sober as his love interest.She was seen by onlookers getting close to Marcus Rashford in a Manchester nightclub.Colombian beauty Erica Correa was spotted getting cosy with Marcus Rashford recentlyModel Erica moved to Liverpool from South America when she was a kidIn 2018, Erica appeared in Tom Grennan’s music video for Sober as his love interestSasha AttwoodSasha’s stock rose when partner Grealish signed for Man City for £100million.She is a model and influencer, who has starred in huge ad campaigns for the likes of Boohoo and Pretty Little Thing.She has signed with Elite Model Management and has built up a huge online social media following.An incredible 264,000 followers on Instagram make her an attractive proposition for brands.Skincare is a huge market for her, with L’Oreal featuring in paid partnerships online and make-up tutorial videos she posts.Wag Sasha Attwood is a model and influencer who has starred in huge fashion campaignsLeggy beauty Sasha has modelled for fashion outlets Boohoo and Pretty Little ThingWhen she’s not modelling, Sasha spends time with boyfriend Jack Grealishread more sport featuresEva GarciaEva is Alejandro Garnacho’s on/off baby mama.The pair appeared to split briefly, when she unfollowed him on social media.However, they were then seen enjoying a holiday in Tenerife with their new arrival, a son called Enzo.Garnacho and Eva have been publicly dating since 2021.Eva Garcia is the baby mama of Man Utd starlet Alejandro GarnachoCredit: Instagram @eevichuuGarnacho and Eva appeared to briefly split after she unfollowed him on InstagramCredit: Instagram @eevichuuMichele De BruyneMichelle got together with the Man City ace in 2014, after his ex-girlfriend allegedly had a secret fling with Belgium team-mate Thibaut Courtois.The stunner, who is from Genk, studied at the University of Hasselt in Belgium.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey tied the knot in 2017, and have three children together.She now has her own podcast, Secret Society, which discusses lifestyle, travel, fashion and dating.Michele De Bruyne is from Genk and studied at the University of HasseltCredit: instagram @lacroixmichelePretty Michele got together with Kevin De Bruyne in 2014 and they soon set up familyCredit: instagram @lacroixmicheleDe Bruyne and Michelle celebrate City’s Premier League win with their three childrenCredit: PA More

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      Rio Ferdinand reckons Man Utd WILL sack Erik ten Hag even if he wins FA Cup as ‘performances have been so bad’

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      RIO FERDINAND believes Erik ten Hag will be sacked by Manchester United even if he guides the club to FA Cup glory.The Red Devils face local rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final this weekend.Rio Ferdinand is convinced that Erik ten Hag will be sackedCredit: GettyFerdinand believes he will leave even if Man Utd win the FA CupCredit: AlamyHaving ended the season eighth in the Premier League, United’s lowest-ever position in the top flight, Ten Hag and his players are eager to take some silverware from Wembley.Should Man Utd win, they will also secure a spot in next season’s Europa League.However, club legend Ferdinand is not convinced that would be enough for under-fire Ten Hag to keep his job.Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: “The more and more I think about it, win or lose, I don’t think Ten Hag will be there come next season.Read More on Football”I’m not saying that’s what I want, I’m just saying what I believe is going to happen, and I believe that the club are going to look elsewhere I think.”I don’t think [winning the FA Cup] changes anything in the eyes of INEOS. I’ve not spoken to anyone there, this is just an assumption, this is what I think.”Discussing Man Utd’s season overall, he continued: “Put injuries aside, the performances of the team have been so bad. Most teams have had injuries, maybe not to the same extent as Man United.”I keep saying this, I sound like a broken record: performance level can drop but your style of football should be there to identify. It’s not.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I don’t know what we are. I don’t know who we are. Who are we as a team? What are we?”New Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is yet to publicly back Ten Hag, casting doubt on the Dutchman’s future. Andre Onana offers to ‘take bullets’ as he names himself among four Man Utd stars who should face criticismFormer Chelsea managers Graham Potter and Thomas Tuchel have both been linked with a move to Old Trafford.England boss Gareth Southgate is also understood to be on the shortlist of potential successors. More

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      Andre Onana offers to ‘take bullets’ as he names himself among four Man Utd stars who should face criticism

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      ANDRE ONANA has declared he is prepared to “take bullets” of criticism for his young team-mates. Onana, 28, is one of the senior stars in the Manchester United dressing room.Andre Onana has said he is willing to ‘take bullets’ for the younger members of the teamCredit: GettyThe team have limped to a worst-ever eighth place finish in the Premier League.Much of the criticism has been aimed towards a dodgy defence, with the Red Devils conceding 660 shots this season – second only to bottom side Sheffield United.Onana has put their shakiness down to an injury-ravaged defence.While he acknowledged the team has to do better, he fears the criticism has affected the younger players in the squad.READ MORE IN MAN UTDHowever, he said it was up to senior stars at the club including himself, captain Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Harry Maguire to bare the brunt of the criticism.Asked by Man Utd icon Gary Neville about the criticism levelled at the team by pundits, Onana told The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet: “For me, I don’t pay attention to it.”I have come into this team to take bullets, because we are under construction – at the moment, we are not the best.”We have other teams who are doing better than us and we have to be honest and recognise that.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”If things and when things are going wrong, don’t go for the youngest player – I’m here to take it, Bruno [Fernandes], Casemiro and Harry [Maguire] are there and we are used to it.”When it’s people who were sitting where I’m sitting, who won everything, sometimes it’s bizarre – we are in the same boat.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer window”We try to follow your thing and what you did. For me, I don’t mind, but other people may be affected. For me, to be honest, it’s just a part of the game.”Despite the high number of shots he has faced, Onana has conceded 58 goals which has resulted in him having a save rate of 74.9 per cent, the best in the division.Man Utd managed to keep a clean sheet in their final game against Brighton, with Onana once again on hand to produce some good saves on route to a ninth clean sheet of the season.He will be hoping for another shutout when Man Utd face Premier League champions Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup final.Onana said: “It’s a very important game for us, especially as you are in the final and people only remember the winner. “We are going there to win, we are Manchester United. We cannot go thinking that we are going to lose otherwise it’s better to not step on to the pitch.”We’re there to win, we have important players, good players with a lot of personality and experience.”SunSport’s verdict on Man Utd flopsSir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a busy summer ahead to get Man Utd’s squad in order for next season. Below SunSport gives it verdict on how they should deal with the Red Devils flops this summer.
      Andre Onana – STAY: After a dodgy start at Old Trafford Onana has proven to be one of the more reliable members of the squad this season despite being peppered with shots constantly.
      Altay Bayindir – GO: Reports in February suggested Bayindir was unhappy with his bit part role at Man Utd amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray. If profit can be made on a sale then it should be done.
      Tom Heaton – STAY: Veteran goalkeeper Heaton, 38, is a reliable back-up and is on a relatively small wage at the club. So long as he is happy it makes sense to keep him.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – GO: Wan-Bissaka, 26, has never managed to make the right-back position his own. With his contract up in 2025 it makes sense to cash in now.
      Diogo Dalot – STAY: Dalot, 26, has been one of Man Utd’s most consistent performers this season.
      Raphael Varane – GO: If it wasn’t for his injury record there would be a strong shout to keep Varane, but costs need to be cut to allow the squad to be freshened up.
      Harry Maguire – GO: Maguire has showed he has the right character to be at Man Utd but overall ability and desired profile are another matter, with Maguire too slow to play in a high line defence.
      Lisandro Martinez – STAY: Martinez, 26, is second to none in terms of build up play. He needs a long-term defensive partner on the right side and to cut out the injuries which have plagued him this season.
      Jonny Evans – GO: Veteran campaigner Evans could easily be on the stay list if he was only going to be a bit part player. But he has shown his advanced years at times this season.
      Victor Lindelof – GO:  Lindelof, 29, has been reliable if not unremarkable in his Man Utd career. He has one year left on his contract so should be moved on if a decent transfer fee can be got for him.
      Willy Kambwala – STAY: He should be given the opportunity to mature for a few years behind a senior CB pairing before stepping into the first team as a starter or being moved on.
      Luke Shaw – GO: One of the Premier League’s best left-backs when fit, Shaw has been a good servant when available. But alas that has been his Achilles heel once again this season.
      Tyrell Malacia – STAY: Malacia, 24, was decent enough to earn some merit in his first season at Man Utd before injury ended his season and inadvertently led to his second season being a write off.
      Sofyan Amrabat – GO: Amrabat, 27, looked like a world beater at the Qatar World Cup with Morocco. But he’s had an underwhelming season in England and his loan spell will almost certainly not be made permanent.
      Casemiro – GO: An alarming physical decline has seen him turn from key star to burden. If a club is willing to buy the 32-year-old – who has two more years on his contract – then United should snatch their hand off.
      Christian Eriksen – GO: Eriksen proved a useful asset and Ineos should look to bring in another player with similar traits, but frankly his legs have looked gone towards the end of this season.
      Kobbie Mainoo – STAY: The first of the so-called untouchables, Mainoo has been a rare glimmer of hope in the Red Devils midfield this season.
      Mason Mount – STAY: Mount can be given the benefit of the doubt until summer 2025 at least after a debut season riddled with injury.
      Scott McTominay – STAY: McTominay, 27, has proven himself to be a brilliant plan B off the bench this season, and that is exactly why Ineos should look to keep him.
      Bruno Fernandes – STAY: Man Utd’s best player since his arrival just over four years ago, Fernandes, 29, remains second-to-none when it comes to creating chances while his tenacity boosts those around him.
      Antony – GO: There’s a case to argue that Antony may be the worst pound-for-pound signing in Premier League history. Despite some memorable moments he simply isn’t Man Utd quality.
      Anthony Martial – GO: Ultimately Martial needs to be let go when his deal runs out this summer after an appalling injury record of late.
      Marcus Rashford – STAY: As easy as it would be to say Rashford should leave the club this summer, it is difficult to look at the market and find many available players capable of scoring 30 goals a season.
      Alejandro Garnacho – STAY: Another third of the untouchables trio, Garnacho has made the right-wing his own since coming into it. He’s a raw talent but has shown he has the quality to improve.
      Rasmus Hojlund – STAY: A slow burner in his first Man Utd season, the 21-year-old has often been starved of supply which has led to him being unable to get the goals his movement and unselfish play often merits.
      Amad Diallo – STAY: In the fleeting moments he has been on the pitch for Man Utd this season, Diallo has looked dangerous and exciting. He should be given a chance to flourish with some proper chances in the first team across a whole season. More

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      Forgotten Arsenal FA Cup winner takes shock non-league manager’s job in eighth tier… and is still playing aged 49

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      EX-ARSENAL star Ian Selley has been named the new manager of non-league outfit Leatherhead.The former Gunners midfielder, 49, left his job with Westfield to take over at the Isthmian League South Central Division club.Selley is the new manager of LeatherheadCredit: leatherheadfcSelley was a trusted player in George Graham’s Arsenal sideCredit: GettySelley won the European Cup Winners Cup, FA Cup and League Cup with Arsenal under George Graham at Highbury.He scored twice – both in Europe against Standard Liege and Brondby – in his 60 appearances for the North Londoners.But Selley suffered a shattered leg following an accidental collision with Leicester’s Iwan Roberts in February 1995 at the age of 20.As a result of the serious injury, he played just once under Arsene Wenger before he joined Fulham for £500,000 in 1997.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSelley said: “I am very excited to get started as I see Leatherhead as one of the biggest clubs in this league. I have always admired this great club from afar.”The target is promotion, we build on last season and push the club forward with some entertaining and attractive football.”England Under-21 international Selley worked for seven years as head coach of Arsenal’s academy in Dubai before starting his non-league managerial career at Sandhurst Town in 2020 before moving to hometown club Chertsey Town.Leatherhead vice chairman John Dean said: “We are delighted to appoint Ian as our new manager. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We had a vigorous selection and interview process and the quantity and quality of the people who applied spoke volumes for the improvements in the club over the last 18 months.”During that process Ian stood out as someone who’s drive and ambition to take this club forward and his vision of where he feels he can take a club of our size was most impressive. How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important playerI am sure all the Leatherhead family will join me in welcoming Ian and his coaching team to Fetcham Grove.”Despite Selley’s horror injury in the 1995, he is still playing alongside his managerial career.Last season he registered himself as a player at the age of 49 while managing Isthmian League Division One South side Westfield.He made two appearances for the club, in the Velocity Cup against Ashworth United and against Midhurst and Easebourne in the Aldershot Senior Cup. More