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      Tottenham ‘given green light to sign goalkeeper’ and could turn to £20million England star in January transfer

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      TOTTENHAM have given Ange Postecoglou the green light to sign a goalkeeper from the EFL, according to reports.Spurs have been without No1 Guglielmo Vicario since November when he was ruled out with an ankle injury.Ange Postecoglou has been given the green light to sign a goalkeeperCredit: APJames Trafford is Spurs’ No1 targetCredit: GettyGuglielmo Vicario is out with a broken ankleCredit: ReutersFraser Forster came into the side as his replacement but has made mistakes, including passing the ball to a Manchester United attacker in his own box in the Carabao Cup.Tottenham are ready to bring in another keeper and have identified Burnley stoppe James Trafford as their first choice target, report The Mirror.Postecoglou has reportedly been given the green light to make a move for Trafford, who could cost £20million.Trafford received his first call-up to the England senior squad last month and boasts 19 Under-21 caps.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe joined Burnley in the summer of 2023 and made 28 Premier League appearances last season.His performances attracted the attention of Newcastle but they were unable to agree a deal with Liverpool.Vicario is expected to be out injured for a few more months, so Fraser will deputies unless a replacement is found.Spurs have also looked at Sunderland’s young keeper Anthony Patterson as well as Sheffield Wednesday rookie Pierce Charles.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPostecoglou is happy enough with Forster in the mean time, despite his mistake against United.He said: “He’s disappointed as well, because he was outstanding for us. He didn’t have a lot to do before then. And even the first half, I thought he was really good with his feet.Under-fire Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says being a football manager is a harder job than prime minister“The first one probably affected his confidence a little bit. He lost a bit of belief, and that second one just compounded it. But he’s a big boy and is another one that’s stood up for us big-time in this period. I can’t speak highly enough of him.” More

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      Man Utd break two more unwanted club records in dismal defeat at home to Bournemouth

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      MANCHESTER UNITED broke two unwanted club records following their miserable thrashing at home to Bournemouth to add to their woeful season.United lost 3-0 to the Cherries at Old Trafford to plummet to 13th place in the Premier League table after goals by Dean Huijsen, Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo.Manchester United have broken two unwanted records after losing to BournemouthCredit: GettyMan Utd suffered a heavy defeat to Bournemouth at Old TraffordCredit: PAThis marked Man Utd’s heaviest defeat under new manager Ruben Amorim, who took over after the once title favourites endured their worst ever Prem start.And now two more negative records occurred to pile up on the Red Devils’ troubles.The Manchester giants have found themselves in the bottom half of the Premier League table at Christmas for the first time in their history.And excluding penalties, United have conceded 17 goals from set-pieces in the English top flight this year.Read More on Man UtdThat is their most in a single calendar year in the Premier League.Amorim addressed his team’s weakness while defendiong set-pieces during his post-match interview.The Portuguese tactician told Sky Sports: “It’s hard. In this context, it’s hard to push for two or three wins. We’re trying. But this game was hard on us.”Without any situation we suffered again at set-pieces. We were a little bit nervous, the stadium.Most read in Football”We controlled the rest of the first half with some clear chances, and then in the second with the penalty and then another goal is really hard on everyone here.”In this kind of moment, every thing is hard on us. The set-pieces, the penalty, then we want to score again but we are too nervous. We have to fight this.Roy Keane opens up on fight with Man Utd team-mate that was ‘brewing for years’ and admits he left him with black eye”We tried to score but in the end, it was a tough match in a tough situation. We need to move on.”Man Utd ratings vs Bournemouth as Malacia is hooked after horror first halfRUBEN AMORIM suffered his worst defeat of his short reign as Man Utd boss with a shocking 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.And his flops were easily second best all over the park to Andoni Iraola’s Cherries. SunSport’s Ian Whittell has provided his ratings of the Man United squad…Andre Onana – 5Shaky on ball and his nervousness in holding it too long was transmitted to United supporters.Bad conditions for a keeper but there were also some uncertain moments when he needed two attempts to grasp on to long shots.Noussair Mazraoui – 4Complained bitterly about the penalty he gave away but it was hard to make a case in his defence.Caught out, then panicked and tripped Justin Kluivert from behind to cap what was already an uninspiring display.Harry Maguire – 4All too often was second to the ball or simply failed to get hold of his man, with Evanilson too elusive for the United defender to shackle.Ruben Amorim believes Maguire is perfect for his three-at-the-back formation but the jury is still out on that one.Lisandro Martinez – 5Stood watching as Semenyo swept in Bournemouth’s third goal, the latest in a long line of defensive embarrassments from United.Seems to be struggling, like most of his defensive team mates, with the new system and incapable of doing even the basics.Diogo Dalot – 6Made a couple of good blocks and tried to become involved in attacking moments from wing-back, without having a huge impact.On a day when United’s defence was again found wanting, however, he was not the worst culprit.Manuel UgarteBooked for a cynical foul on Kluivert and too often struggled to cope with Bournemouth runners.Too much of the game passed him by and did not last even the hour as United chased the game.Kobbie Mainoo 6Like most of his team, guilty of some unforced errors but there was no faulting his work rate or drive.Created a great chance when he hounded Dean Huijsen off the ball and set up Bruno Fernandes but gave up the ball for Bournemouth’s third.Tyrell Malacia 3Terrible touch early on drew groans from the home fans, the first of a number of sloppy moments from the fit-again full-back.Predictable that he should give away the free-kick from which the visitors opened the scoring and hooked at half-time.Amad Diallo 7The big winner from the Rashford controversy and could have lit up Old Trafford early on but placed a good chance straight at the keeper.Not a performance on a par with his derby exploits but still looked United’s best hope of carving out a goal.Bruno Fernandes 8Playing higher, and wider, up the field these days and maybe there is a debate over whether that is the best use of his undoubted talents.But in the last five minutes of the first half alone, he had three good chances which might have brought an equaliser.Joshua Zirkzee 5Given the nod ahead of Rasmus Hojlund, a reward for some decent recent performances under his new manager but this was not one of them.Was the closest Red to Dean Huijsen as he headed Bournemouth in front though United’s defending was such a mess, it was not clear whether he was Zirkzee’s responsibility.SubstitutesLeny Yoro (for Malacia, 46) 4Came on as part of a much-needed half-time defensive reshuffle by Amorim but failed to add stability.Alejandro Garnacho (for Ugarte, 54) 5Had a chance when clean through just after Bournemouth’s third but hit it straight at Kepa.Rasmus Hojlund (for Zirkzee, 54) 6Looked like he might have a goal in him and at least forced Kepa into one good stop.Substitutes (not used): Altay Bayindir, Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, Antony. 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      ‘Hang your heads in shame’ fumes Michael Owen as he hits out at Aston Villa fans for ‘making my blood boil’

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      MICHAEL OWEN told Aston Villa fans to “hang your heads in shame” after booing former star Jack Grealish.The England star was on the receiving end of a 2-1 defeat as he returned to Villa Park with Manchester City on Saturday.Michael Owen has slammed Aston Villa fans for booing Jack GrealishCredit: GettyThe former Villa star saw Man City beaten by his old side 2-1Credit: GettyGrealish used to be a cult hero at Villa after joining them as a six-year old.He clocked up 213 games for the Midlands club and played a key role in their Premier League return five years ago.But it seemed home supporters were yet to forgive Grealish for his £100million switch to City in 2021.The midfielder was routinely booed and jeered every time he touched the ball on Saturday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGrealish was also involved in several fiery encounters with Villa stars like Matty Cash and Emi Martinez.And at the end of the game, he flashed three fingers towards irate fans in a jibe over his three Premier League titles at the Etihad.Now, ex-Liverpool and Man United star Owen has come to Grealish’s defence.He believes Villa fans should be ashamed of their behaviour towards their former hero.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd Owen admits his “blood boiled” hearing the endless taunts and jibes towards a player who arguably made Villa what they are today.He wrote on social media: “I often hear or see things in football that makes my blood boil. Most people will probably feel the same at some point or other. Four Man City stars including Haaland and Grealish ‘miss penalties against NO KEEPER’ in bizarre training live streamGrealish clashed with several Villa stars during the defeatCredit: GettyHe responded to fans with a three-fingered jibeCredit: Getty“I guess that’s quite natural when you care passionately about something, or in my case, when it’s something that has consumed your entire life.”There will always be kind, honest, generous, respectful, caring people in all walks of life just as there will always be nasty, jealous, spiteful, bitter people too. “Your job or where you’re from doesn’t necessarily make you fall into a certain category. But to those Villa fans who booed Jack Grealish yesterday, you fall into the second category and should hang your heads in shame.”Owen continued: “Here is a lad that came through YOUR academy. Supported The Villa all his life and no doubt still does. “He single-handedly dragged YOUR team back into the Premier League when you were bang average at best. “He kept you up and in hindsight, showed you ten times more loyalty than you are now showing him. He was hardly ever injured and delivered Man Of The Match performances on a regular basis. READ MORE SUN STORIES“He cost you nothing, gave you incredible service and made YOUR club over £100m when he left.”In Jack’s case he is and always will be very proud of where he comes from and so it must be heartbreaking for him to have to endure the mindless and pathetic booing that he had to listen to yesterday.” More

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      Old Trafford starts LEAKING midway through Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd press conference as fans say ‘perfect metaphor’

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      OLD TRAFFORD has started LEAKING midway through Ruben Amorim’s press conference.The leak started after the Red Devil’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.Ruben Amorim’s press conference was interrupted by a leak from the ceilingCredit: Sky SportsIt followed the 3-0 defeat to BournemouthCredit: AlamyAmorim, 39, was addressing the media following the shambolic performance.But the Portuguese manager was interrupted when water started coming through the ceiling.The leak was caught on camera by the media in the room and shared on social media.Water could be seen dripping from a gap in the ceiling by the lighting while Amorim spoke about the match.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFans have reacted to the leak on social media with many saying it is the “perfect metaphor”.One posted: “Even the ceiling is crying at the downfall of this club.”A second wrote: “It’s their fans tears.”A third commented: “A metaphor if ever I saw one.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA fourth said: “Sums the state of the club up right now.”Another added: “Leaks in our defence, leaks on the roof, leaks from the dressing room.”OLD TRAFFORD STADIUM VT YOUTUBE masterWhat we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.There had been plans to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a scaled down second venue.However, it’s looking increasing likely that it will in fact be entirely demolished.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.The club have appointed the architects Foster + Partners to come up with a “masterplan”. The company were behind Wembley Stadium.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. In the match, Manchester United were second best for most of the 90 minutes.Dean Huijsen headed the visitors into the lead after escaping marker Joshua Zirkzee in the 28th minute. Noussair Mazraoui was then at fault in the 60th minute as he gave away a reckless penalty for a foul on Justin Kluivert.The Dutchman converted from the spot to double the visitor’s lead.Antoine Semenyo then made it 3-0 two minutes later as he finished off a great move from the Cherries.It is not the first time Old Trafford has seen leaks emerge from its roof.Back in May, a deluge of rain poured down during the club’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.The rain caused the stadium’s roof-draining system to overflow.Former club CEO David Gill has insisted that the roof of the historic ground has been leaking for over a decade.Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen on updating Manchester United’s stadium, which has fallen into disrepair.There is currently a £2billion dilemma between rebuilding Old Trafford or moving into an entirely new ground.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, Amorim left Marcus Rashford out of the matchday squad again.It follows the forward admitted that he is “ready for a new challenge” ahead of the January transfer window.Man Utd ratings vs Bournemouth as Malacia is hooked after horror first halfRUBEN AMORIM suffered his worst defeat of his short reign as Man Utd boss with a shocking 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.And his flops were easily second best all over the park to Andoni Iraola’s Cherries. SunSport’s Ian Whittell has provided his ratings of the Man United squad…Andre Onana – 5Shaky on ball and his nervousness in holding it too long was transmitted to United supporters.Bad conditions for a keeper but there were also some uncertain moments when he needed two attempts to grasp on to long shots.Noussair Mazraoui – 4Complained bitterly about the penalty he gave away but it was hard to make a case in his defence.Caught out, then panicked and tripped Justin Kluivert from behind to cap what was already an uninspiring display.Harry Maguire – 4All too often was second to the ball or simply failed to get hold of his man, with Evanilson too elusive for the United defender to shackle.Ruben Amorim believes Maguire is perfect for his three-at-the-back formation but the jury is still out on that one.Lisandro Martinez – 5Stood watching as Semenyo swept in Bournemouth’s third goal, the latest in a long line of defensive embarrassments from United.Seems to be struggling, like most of his defensive team mates, with the new system and incapable of doing even the basics.Diogo Dalot – 6Made a couple of good blocks and tried to become involved in attacking moments from wing-back, without having a huge impact.On a day when United’s defence was again found wanting, however, he was not the worst culprit.Manuel UgarteBooked for a cynical foul on Kluivert and too often struggled to cope with Bournemouth runners.Too much of the game passed him by and did not last even the hour as United chased the game.Kobbie Mainoo 6Like most of his team, guilty of some unforced errors but there was no faulting his work rate or drive.Created a great chance when he hounded Dean Huijsen off the ball and set up Bruno Fernandes but gave up the ball for Bournemouth’s third.Tyrell Malacia 3Terrible touch early on drew groans from the home fans, the first of a number of sloppy moments from the fit-again full-back.Predictable that he should give away the free-kick from which the visitors opened the scoring and hooked at half-time.Amad Diallo 7The big winner from the Rashford controversy and could have lit up Old Trafford early on but placed a good chance straight at the keeper.Not a performance on a par with his derby exploits but still looked United’s best hope of carving out a goal.Bruno Fernandes 8Playing higher, and wider, up the field these days and maybe there is a debate over whether that is the best use of his undoubted talents.But in the last five minutes of the first half alone, he had three good chances which might have brought an equaliser.Joshua Zirkzee 5Given the nod ahead of Rasmus Hojlund, a reward for some decent recent performances under his new manager but this was not one of them.Was the closest Red to Dean Huijsen as he headed Bournemouth in front though United’s defending was such a mess, it was not clear whether he was Zirkzee’s responsibility.SubstitutesLeny Yoro (for Malacia, 46) 4Came on as part of a much-needed half-time defensive reshuffle by Amorim but failed to add stability.Alejandro Garnacho (for Ugarte, 54) 5Had a chance when clean through just after Bournemouth’s third but hit it straight at Kepa.Rasmus Hojlund (for Zirkzee, 54) 6Looked like he might have a goal in him and at least forced Kepa into one good stop.Substitutes (not used): Altay Bayindir, Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, Antony. 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      Leicester 0 Wolves 3: Danny Ward blunders hand Vitor Pereira early Christmas present as new boss gets huge win

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      LEICESTER CITY owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha spread some Festive cheer by dishing out cuddly Foxes and City scarves to fans before kick-off.Then watched through his fingers as his team gifted Wolves three slapstick first-half goals to give new boss Vitor Pereira an early Christmas present.Foxes keeper Danny Ward suffered a howler to concede Wolves’ second goal to Rodrigo GomesCredit: AlamyGoncalo Guedes opened the scoring for Wolves with an acrobatic effortCredit: ReutersNew Wolves boss Vitor Pereira was greeted with a hug from Ruud van Nistelrooy before the gameCredit: GettyPereira pocketed three welcome points on his debut while poor Danny Ward suffered in a Winter Blunderland!Foxes fans groaned when they heard his name announced BEFORE kick-off as it became clear first-choice Mads Hermansen had failed to shrug off a groin injury.At 2-0 down they booed their own goalie – then sarcastically cheered him when he safely gathered a bread and butter through ball!By the time Wolves helped themselves to a third the poor guy was in bits and looked as if he had Poppadom wrists as he got both gloves to Matheus Cunha’s shot but couldn’t keep it out!READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs the goals flowed Vitor Pereira was the calmest man at the King Power.He just stood in his Technical Area, arms folded, before taking more notes in his notepad.Perhaps he was compiling his Christmas shopping list because the Portuguese coach couldn’t have asked for an easier start to life in the Premier League than this walkover.Pereira has now won nine of his 11 debuts as a boss. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLeicester imploded as they handed out their first gift of the day after 19 minutes to get Wolves off to the perfect start under their new gaffer. New skipper Nelson Semedo swept a long pass out of defence, Jorgen Strand Larsen blocked off Jannick Vestergaard way too easily and the ball ran through to Goncalo Guedes.He reacted way quicker than Conor Coady who allowed him to hook the ball home from the corner of the six yard box, under the gloves of Ward.As the Foxes defence looked around to see who they could blame there didn’t seem to be any shortage of contenders.But they failed to learn their lesson and surrendered an even softer goal nine minutes before the break.Matt Doherty played a raking diagonal ball from right to left.James Justin appeared to have the situation under control until he inexplicably chose to leave the ball.Unless he got a rogue call from Ward, it was a suicidal bit of defending, because lurking off his right shoulder Rodrigo Gomes was waiting to cash in.He took the ball down on his chest then bundled the ball beyond Danny Ward who had already over-committed and actually dived out of the way for Gomes to find the gaping net.There was a VAR check for a potential handball but VAR Michael Salisbury decided the Wolves man had taken the ball down cleanly.It was the 21-year-old’s first goal in English football following his summer arrival from Braga.The look of horror mixed with stunned bewilderment on Ruud van Nistelrooy’s face said it all.But his defenders weren’t done yet because they leaked a third before Wolves headed off for their half-time cuppa.Semedo set the ball rolling again when he picked out Guedes who had run behind Victor Kristiansen who looked as if he was towing a caravan.He fed Cunha who had left Boubakary Soumare for dead and once again Vestergaard was slow to cut out the danger.Cunha simply swept the ball in off Danny Ward’s limp wrists to clock up his ninth goal of the season.RVN sent out an SOS and sent on Wout Faes and Harry Winks for Vestergaard and Skipp at half-time.Hamza Choudhury and Bobby De Cordova-Reid followed them on eight minutes later but the match was already over.Coming hard-on-the-heels of a 4-0 hammering by Newcastle, this is not a good couple of weeks for Leicester.At one point in the second half Soumare actually had the ball at his feet, then trod on it under no pressure at all, to set off another Wolves raid!Yes, Leicester really were that bad.Van Nistelrooy will have his work cut out unless ‘Top’ starts dishing out a few January presents in the shape of a couple of battle-hardened Premier League defenders in January.As always Jamie Vardy did his best up front.The veteran striker almost got the Foxes off to a flier at the start when he raced onto a through ball but his shot was blocked by Jose Sa, who had raced yards outside his box. But the Portuguese keeper somehow managed to keep his hands off the ball and cleared with his chest.Then with the game long gone, Vardy rounded Sa but shot into the side net from a tight angle, before flashing in a header from an Ayew free kick which Sa saved.Meanwhile Wolves fans partied and serenaded their unpopular Chairman Jeff Shi.They sang: “I don’t care about Jeff Shi. He don’t care about me. All I care about is Wolves FC.”Then rubbed salt in Leicester wounds by chanting: “We want our ball back,” after a period of home possession.READ MORE SUN STORIESTellingly, Leicester’s loudest roar of the day came five minutes from the end as Danny Ward held a Joao Gomes shot to a prolonged roar from home fans who had long since lost their Christmas cheer!The visitors gave their new boss the perfect start and piled more misery on the FoxesCredit: PAMatheus Cunha added a third before half-timeCredit: GettyCunha wheels away celebrating as his side secured scoring his side’s third before half-timeCredit: Getty More

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      Fulham 0 Southampton 0: Four-fingered Aaron Ramsdale earns Saints a crucial point in front of new boss Ivan Juric

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      AARON RAMSDALE returned from his fractured finger injury to produce a string of heroic saves to bag Southampton a precious point.Ramsdale was back in the line-up for the first time since early November wearing a special glove with two fingers in one extra large alien-like finger slot. Aaron Ramsdale wore a special four-fingered glove after breaking his finger but still kept a crucial clean sheet for relegation-threated SouthamptonCredit: GettyNew Saints boss Ivan Juric could only watch from the stands but his new team battled to a pointCredit: GettyIt did the trick as the ex-Arsenal shot-stopper denied rasping shots from Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson to squash Fulham’s hopes of soaring into sixth place, above Manchester City. Incoming Saints boss Ivan Juric was sitting in the stands at Craven Cottage since 1pm with a thick black coat on and a cup of tea in hand, knowing there is a lot of work to be done. After all the point was only Saints’ second in eight-matches in what has been a bleak season with former boss Russell Martin sacked last Sunday. Fulham started brightly with Iwobi latching onto a pass from Josh King and curling a shot at goal which took Aaron Ramsdale’s fingertips to keep out. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFulham 17-year-old midfielder King was making his first Prem start, starting alongside Tom Cairney having walked out at age 11 for the play-off semi-final against Derby with the Fulham skipper. Saints hit back though with Adam Arsmtrong having a shot blocked in the box. Fulham looked stronger but their plan of attack consisted with Robinson running the length of the pitch and sending one into the box. There was the odd pretty passing sequence but no real end product, with Harry Wilson firing a shot over the bar midway through the first-half as only the odd clacker could be heard in the Cottage. Most read in FootballEven Saints’ chants of “you’re support is f***ing s***” was strained before Iwobi livened things up again by cracking a shot just wide of the far post. Fulham emerged from the restart with a fire in their bellies. All Saints fans could do was laugh at yet another dismal performance, chanting “we’ve had a shot, we’ve had a shot” when finally they had their first one on target through Armstrong 55 minutes in.Adama Traore came on an hour in and instantly made a difference, zipping down the right flank and firing an inch-perfect cross to Iwobi who forced Ramsdale into a blinding save. Ramsdale was back again with another jaw-dropping save to keep out a rasping close-range shot from Wilson. Traore almost won the game for Fulham late on but dragged his low shot agonisingly wide of the far post from the edge of the box.Fulham’s Antonee Robinson battles Nathan Wood for the ball during the dull 0-0 at Craven CottageCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Tyrell Malacia hooked after first-half disasterclass as Bruno Fernandes offers glimmer of hope

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      MANCHESTER UNITED failed to impress as they were swept aside by Bournemouth at Old Trafford.Dean Huijsen headed the visitors into the lead after escaping marker Joshua Zirkzee in the 28th minute.Manchester United were hammered by BournemouthCredit: ReutersBruno Fernandes was one player that showed some qualifyCredit: ReutersTyrell Malacia struggled to impressCredit: GettyNoussair Mazraoui was then at fault in the 60th minute as he gave away a reckless penalty for a foul on Justin Kluivert.The Dutchman converted from the spot to double the visitor’s lead.Antoine Semenyo then made it 3-0 two minutes later as he finished off a great move from the Cherries.Bruno Fernandes was one player who managed to show some quality, while Tyrell Malacia continued to struggle for the Red Devils.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSunSport’s Ian Whittell has given his player ratings for the Man United performance…Andre Onana – 5Shaky on ball and his nervousness in holding it too long was  transmitted to United supporters.Bad conditions for a keeper but there were also some uncertain moments when he needed two attempts to grasp onto long shots.Noussair Mazraoui – 4Complained bitterly about the penalty he gave away but it was hard to make a case in his defence.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCaught out, then panicked and tripped Justin Kluivert from behind to cap what was already an uninspiring display.Harry Maguire – 4All too often was second to the ball or simply failed to get hold of his man, with Evanilson too elusive for the United defender to shackle.Roy Keane opens up on fight with Man Utd team-mate that was ‘brewing for years’ and admits he left him with black eyeRuben Amorim believes Maguire is perfect for his three-at-the-back formation but the jury is still out on that one.Lisandro Martinez – 5Stood watching as Semenyo swept in Bournemouth’s third goal, the latest in a long line of defensive embarrassments from United.Seems to be struggling, like most of his defensive team mates, with the new system and incapable of doing even the basics.Diogo Dalot – 6Made a couple of good blocks and tried to become involved in attacking moments from wing-back, without having a huge impact.On a day when United’s defence was again found wanting, however, he was not the worst culprit.Manuel Ugarte 5Booked for a cynical foul on Kluivert and too often struggled to cope with Bournemouth runners.Too much of the game passed him by and did not last even the hour as United chased the game.Kobbie Mainoo 6Like most of his team, guilty of some unforced errors but there was no faulting his work rate or drive.Created a great chance when he hounded Dean Huijsen off the ball and set up Bruno Fernandes but gave up the ball for Bournemouth’s third.Tyrell Malacia 3Terrible touch early on drew groans from the home fans, the first of a number of sloppy moments from the fit-again full-back.Predictable that he should give away the free-kick from which the visitors opened the scoring and hooked at half-time.Amad Diallo 7The big winner from the Rashford controversy and could have lit up Old Trafford early on but placed a good chance straight at the keeper.Not a performance on a par with his derby exploits but still looked United’s best hope of carving out a goal.Bruno Fernandes 8Playing higher, and wider, up the field these days and maybe there is a debate over whether that is the best use of his undoubted talents.But in the last five minutes of the first half alone, he had three good chances which might have brought an equaliser.Joshua Zirkzee 5Given the nod ahead of Rasmus Hojlund, a reward for some decent recent performances under his new manager but this was not one of them.Was the closest Red to Dean Huijsen as he headed Bournemouth in front though United’s defending was such a mess, it was not clear whether he was Zirkzee’s responsibility.Substitutes Leny Yoro (for Malacia, 46) 4Came on as part of a much-needed half-time defensive reshuffle by Amorim but failed to add stability.Alejandro Garnacho (for Ugarte, 54) 5Had a chance when clean through just after Bournemouth’s third but hit it straight at Kepa.READ MORE SUN STORIESRasmus Hojlund (for Zirkzee, 54) 6Looked like he might have a goal in him and at least forced Kepa into one good stop.Substitutes (not used): Altay Bayindir, Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, Antony. More

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      Chelsea ratings vs Everton: Fernandez continues to shine but Jackson costs Blues all three points in dull display

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      CHELSEA extended their unbeaten run to nine Premier League games with a performance that will quickly be forgotten.Chances on goal were few and far between although Nicolas Jackson had two opportunities to put the Blues ahead in the first half.Chelsea were left frustrated at Goodison ParkCredit: AlamyNicolas Jackson missed the best two chances of the matchCredit: AlamyChelsea were rarely threatened too but any talk of a title challenge will quickly be put to bed if their attacking quartet have more games like this.Cole Palmer was stifled by Everton’s all consuming midfield but neither Jadon Sancho nor Pedro Neto made use of the extra space they were given.In the end Enzo Maresca appeared happy to settle for the draw as he delayed making changes – Joao Felix even failed to come off the bench.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the Chelsea display.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRobert Sanchez – 7Smart stop down to his right to deny Orel Mangala shortly before the break.Pulled off an even better save when Jack Harrison looked certain to score in the second half.Axel Disasi – 6Dealt with the tricky Iliman Ndiaye reasonably well. Lacked an attacking threat which hindered Blues going forward.Tosin Adarabioyo – 8Made a brilliant block 15 minutes from time to stop Ndiaye finding the net with Sanchez beaten.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe also looked assured on the ball and comfortable doing the nitty-gritty every time he plays. Deserves more game time.Ruben Colwill – 7An accomplished display as he limited Everton’s chances on goal, worked well with Adarabioyo.Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed drugs test and gives update on his Chelsea futureMalo Gusto – 5Was caught out a few times by Harrison, who should have scored when he got in behind the left-back.Almost opened the scoring in the first half but Pickford charged down his shot well.Moises Caicedo – 7Protected the defence well and cut out a lot of loose balls to prevent Everton getting near the Chelsea box.Enzo Fernandez – 8Perhaps Chelsea’s best player. Saw a lot of the ball and kept possession nicely.Had one shooting opportunity he aimed straight at the keeper.Cole Palmer – 5Squared well for Jackson’s chance. Failed to influence the match in his usual manner, which is a credit to the Everton defence.Pedro Neto – 5Plenty of effort and endeavour but not really his day. Every time he did threaten he was quickly fouled. Jadon Sancho – 5Some nice touches and passes but rarely posed a threat.READ MORE SUN STORIESNicolas Jackson – 4Missed a big chance first half as Pickford was equal to a close range effort.He then missed an even easier opportunity minutes later as he directed his header onto the post with the goal gaping.SubsChristopher Nkunku (for Jackson, 76mins) – 5Noni Madueke (for Neto, 76mins) – 5 More