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MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane ripped into his former club as they trailed Leicester City 1-0 at half-time.The Red Devils played host to ex-forward Ruud van Nistelrooy and his team at Old Trafford on Friday.Roy Keane ripped into Man Utd for their first-half performance vs LeicesterCredit: GettyBobby De Cordova-Reid fired the visitors into a 1-0 lead just before half-time, sparking a huge rant from Keane on ITV Sport.The ex-United star said: “It’s shocking, really, really poor. you start looking at this United team for all the stats… No shots on target, two shots on target against Crystal Palace.”They’re boring now. You feel like you should go into the Man Utd dressing room and remind them what the game is about – the goal is that end, you have to put the ball in the back of the net.”It’s as if they’re not even aware of it.Read More on Man Utd”Leicester haven’t been that great but they’ve been a bit sharper and they deserve to be in front.”He continued: “No where near good enough. There’s no energy, there’s no energy in the stadium.”The club legend then berated United for being “nowhere near” good enough.Keane said: “It sums up United – they’re giving it away cheaply, people are not staying with their runners. Good reaction from Leicester.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But I’m looking at it from United’s point of view and thinking, my goodness, is this what it’s come to? Nowhere near good enough.”United failed to register a single shot on target during the first half against Leicester.Ruben Amorim reveals reason he axed Ruud van Nistelrooy from Man Utd coaching staff January signing Patrick Dorgu also struggled to impress after being played out of position and was hauled off at half-time.Manchester United might have been listening in, as their second half performance was much improved.Joshua Zirkzee and a controversial Harry Maguire winner were enough to turn the tie, which ended 2-1. More

STUNNED Manchester United fans hit out after new boy Patrick Dorgu was thrown straight into the team – but OUT of position.And after a woeful display he was HOOKED at half-time.Patrick Dorgu was used as rarely seen beforeCredit: GettyDorgu was soon battling it out with Leicester’s Jordan AyewCredit: ReutersSome fans reckoned Dorgu looked more comfortable as the game went onCredit: AFPThe Dane started at home to Leicester in the FA Cup at RIGHT wing-back.Yet the 20-year-old was signed as a long-term solution for United’s perennial problems in defence down the OPPOSITE flank.So when here was deployed on what most people reckon is his weaker side, viewers couldn’t contain their bemusement.One blasted, “WTF is going on” and another posted: “Don’t think Dorgu suits it.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe struggled to make an impact on the game and Manchester United went into the half-time break trailing 1-0.Amorim had seen enough, replacing Dorgu with Alejandro Garnacho during the break.Dorgu’s debut came just a day after after his old club Lecce claimed the Red Devils had given them a “now or never ultimatum” over his transfer.The Italians had vowed to keep their hot prospect until the summer.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMany observers were then surprised to see him instantly earn a place in Amorim’s team for Friday’s fourth-round tie.Amorim fielded three centre-backs, with Dorgu in front of the trio on one flank and Diogo Dalot on the left.Which Manchester United stars should stay and go?The deadline recruit was rated highly in Serie A for his attacking forays.And after watching his Old Trafford bow, one cynical observer wrote: “Has Dorgu set up two and scored yet? Oh, he’s playing right wing back, you say?”Many fans simply couldn’t understand Amorim’s tactics.One blasted: “Why should Amorim start Dorgu at the right back and yet we have Dalot!”This Amorim is like he doesn’t want help, buying a left back player and putting him out of position at his debut is really wrong.”But some viewers reckoned Dorgu looked pretty comfortable.One insisted: “Dorgu knows what he’s doing but Dalot doesn’t.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSpeaking at half-time, Manchester United legend Roy Keane also raised the issue of him playing out of position, and questioned if it was “unfair” on the newbie to be given that role for his debut.Amorim’s change was vindicated, with replacement Garnacho shining and inspiring a comeback from the Red Devils who won 2-1. More

ARSENAL legend Ian Wright was the talk of social media on Friday night thanks to his HUGE coat.The 61-year-old was on duty as a pundit for ITV as Manchester United played host to Leicester City at Old Trafford.Ian Wright’s coat caught the attention of fansCredit: GettyThe Arsenal icon wore a big black padded coat while on duty as a pundit for ITVCredit: GettyAnd in order to withstand the freezing February weather, he donned a huge shiny black Adidas puffer jacket.Fans were quick to comment on his choice of coat, with one person taking to social media to write: “Ian Wright’s coat is certainly something!”Another joked: “Ian Wright’s coat just reminded me that I forgot to take my bin out this week. Cheers, Wrighty.”While some others compared him to legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who famously wore a long puffer jacket on the sidelines during his coaching days.Read More in FootballOne said: “Nice gesture from Ian Wright to wear Arsene Wenger coat tonight.”Meanwhile, another commented: “Ian Wright stole Wenger’s coat.”ITV presenter Mark Pougatch even drew attention to the outfit live on air.He said: “Temperatures dropping here at Old Trafford and Ian’s got a new coat.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He’s up for the cup. He’s got an Arsene Wenger-type coat for the cup.”Wright jokingly responded: “I can do this one up easy!”‘Anyone that has ever played the game knows it’s never a red’ – Arsenal legend Wright rages at Lewis-Skelly sending offIt’s not the first time Wright has left fans in stitches with his choice of coats. He wore a similarly massive jacket last season that saw him compared to the Michelin man.Man Utd’s clash with Leicester was the first of this weekend’s FA Cup fourth round fixtures.The visitors travelled to Old Trafford with 15-year-old Jeremy Monga among the substitutes. More

MANCHESTER UNITED head coach Ruben Amorim insists he made the right decision by axing Ruud van Nistelrooy from his coaching team.Van Nistelrooy, 48, briefly took charge of the Red Devils on an interim basis following the departure of Erik ten Hag in October.Ruben Amorim insists he made the right decision by axing Ruud van NistelrooyCredit: PAVan Nistelrooy, now Leicester manager, has revealed he knows the Man Utd squad inside outCredit: ReutersHe managed three wins and a draw during his time at the helm before Amorim, 40, took over permanently.However, the Portuguese boss rejected the opportunity to keep Van Nistelrooy on board and instead brought in his own team of staff.The Dutchman was subsequently appointed manager of Premier League strugglers Leicester City.And he will face his former club for the first time in the FA Cup tonight.Read More on Man UtdSpeaking ahead of the fourth round clash, Amorim insisted he was right to let Van Nistelrooy leave United three months ago.He said: “It was not a difficult situation, because it was so clear for me, I just had to explain.”He is a man of football and he understands this situation. I have my team and my staff. I prefer to work with a team that brought me here.”I could keep Ruud because it was a good thing for me or a popular thing to do.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But I will not put Ruud in front of my guys, no matter what.”Then I had to put a person like Ruud in the end of the hierarchy on my staff, and I think that was not fair on Ruud.Ruud van Nistelrooy talks about his feelings in returning to Old Trafford for Man Utd clash “To show respect to Ruud, I was really clear with him. I explained I have my team and I will continue the same way, and I will not put a guy like Ruud, a legend of this club, in the end of the hierarchy in the staff.”So was the clear decision, really simple to explain, and he took it like a class guy as he is.”Meanwhile, Van Nistelrooy has revealed that he knows the Man Utd squad “inside out” – which could give Leicester a huge boost.He said: “I’m glad I don’t have to analyse the Manchester United squad, I’ll leave that to Ruben. We have prepared for them and I know the squad inside out.” More