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MANCHESTER UNITED star Rasmus Hojlund hit back at a troll on social media over “disturbing” criticism, according to claims online.Pictures circulating on social media appear to show a direct message sent by Hojlund to a Man Utd fan on Instagram after criticism of his move to Old Trafford.Rasmus Hojlund appeared hit back at trolls onlineCredit: GettyHojlund, 21, has drawn criticism from United supporters since his £64m move from Atalanta two summers ago.The Danish forward is yet to find consistent goal-scoring form, scoring just twice from 13 league appearances this term.And one unimpressed fan took aim at the Denmark international in a strongly worded Instagram post.The frustrated United supporter claimed that “Erik ten Hag needs to be trialled in court for the signing”, as well as labelling Hojlund’s close control as a “trampoline touch”.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSince the troll’s post, it has been claimed online that Hojlund direct messaged the supporter to highlight his displeasure at the fans’ assessment of his form.In a screenshot showing a message from Hojlund’s Instagram account, the striker is claimed to have written: “Hi, I find your post a bit disturbing mate.”You are right to have your opinion, but stop talking about things you know nothing about. That is all”.Fans on social media backed Hojlund for standing up for himself after the messages appeared online.Most read in FootballA Man Utd fan took aim at Rasmus Hojlund with a post about his formCredit: InstagramA screenshot appears to show Hojlund messaging the troll on InstagramCredit: InstagramFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne wrote: “This doesn’t make sense. I feel for Rasmus”.While another added: “Well done Rasmus. The majority of supporters are with you and hope you succeed”.Classy Ruben Amorim gives young Man Utd fan once-in-a-lifetime tour around Carrington training ground in his carAnd a third commented: “These fans are disgusting”.Hojlund has scored just one goal in his last nine Premier League appearances as Man Utd find themselves struggling in the bottom half of the table.Ruben Amorim’s side currently sit 14th in the league and have lost three of their last four games in all competitions.United face a tough task tonight too as they take on Newcastle United at Old Trafford at 8pm.Hojlund has struggled to find the back of the net in the league this seasonMan Utd ratings vs WolvesBy Ken LawrenceWOLVES landed a shock Boxing Day knockout as Manchester United’s struggles continued.The 2-0 defeat means Ruben Amorim has won just two of the seven Premier League games he has taken charge of.United find themselves 14th in the table and today were not helped by Bruno Fernandes’ red card and Andre Onana letting one in direct from a corner.Here is how SunSport rated the performances…ANDRE ONANA: 4He needed to make an agile save from Jorgen Strand Larsen in the first half, but badly misjudged the flight of Cunha’s corner for the opening goal – his claim that he was obstructed by Matt Doherty was rejected.LENY YORO: 5Recalled but booked after only four minutes for a foul on Cunha, so he was walking on eggshells and was tested by Wolves throughout. Subbed just after the hour mark.HARRY MAGUIRE: 6The England defender did his best to keep United in the game when they were under pressure for long periods – at least he helped to stem the tide until the dying seconds and had a header on target in stoppage time.LISANDRO MARTINEZ: 6Teamed up well with Maguire to stop Wolves from winning this more easily, he stood his ground and produced some important challenges in the latter stages before Wolves caught him on the break with the last action of the game.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: 5Tenacious and determined, but was one of several players given a torrid time by the best player on the pitch – Cunha.MANUEL UGARTE: 5Dispossesed too easily at times, struggled against a lively Wolves attack and was eventually taken off as one of Amorim’s subs following Fernandes’ red card.KOBBIE MAINOO: 5Looked a threat early on, created some good openings, but he was booked after the break as United looked short on ideas. Faded and was subbed.DIOGO DALOT: 6Brought a tremendous save from Jose Sa in the first half in what was a rare bright spot for United – but he had no major influence on a poor team display.AMAD DIALLO: 5Lacked awareness of his team-mates sometimes and looked a shadow of the player who turned the Manchester derby around less than two weeks ago.BRUNO FERNANDES: 3Sent off early in the second half for a second yellow after a challenge on Nelson Semedo, but the captain had cut a frustrated figure before that.RASMUS HOJLUND: 5Became visibly annoyed at times at a lack of service from his team-mates, he had no joy up front and was subbed with 10 minutes left.SUBSCasemiro (for Mainoo, 63 mins): 6Christian Eriksen (for Ugate, 63 mins): 6Antony (for Yoro, 63 mins): 6Alejandro Garnacho (for Amad, 79 mins): 5Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 79 mins): 5 More

WAYNE Rooney has hit out at speculation he took a mystery woman back to his flat as he insisted “it’s simply not true.”Trolls and the MailOnline claimed that a video posted on X showed him letting an unidentified woman into his luxury Plymouth pad.Wayne Rooney has hit out at speculation he took a mystery woman back to his flatCredit: TwitterThe angry football icon hit out on InstagramCredit: InstagramAnd another image of him sitting with two women in the pub was taken on a night out back in AugustCredit: TwitterBut today he hit out and explained they were actually a couple who had given the football legend a lift home and his son was present at the time.Posting on his Instagram stories, the angry football icon said: “I am aware of a video circulating online. “The video shows a man and woman looking around my apartment.”The couple kindly gave me a lift home and were in there at the same time as my son who was visiting.Read more Wayne Rooney”Footage is from last summer, it is annoying that at least one online newspaper has chosen to edit the footage to make it appear has though a woman entered the apartment on her own. “That is simply not true.”In the video, Wazza – wearing a grey tracksuit – unlocks a door to his rented luxury apartment in Plymouth as an unidentified woman stands waiting.Rooney is then filmed walking past a huge flatscreen TV, with the camera later panning around to show a kitchen and dining table.Most read in FootballA woman can be heard saying “What time does it end?” while a man holds a blue baseball cap saying “this is the hat that he wears all the time”.Another video shows the guests looking around Rooney’s bedroom and huge ensuite bathroom, with the girl saying “Wow” while the man says “Oh my f***ing god”.The X user who posted the videos, tweeted: “Loves getting p***ed up down the Barbi don’t he… and just having random people back to show off his apartment.“They ain’t even bad, just a bit (a huge) look of unprofessionalism.”The Plymouth fan added: “I am gutted it’s not worked/working.“Loved Rooney as a player, my footballing idol growing up. Unreal feeling when he was announced as a manager.”As well as the video, another image of Rooney sitting with two women in a pub was also posted on X, but that was taken on an evening back in August.Rooney’s job as manager of Plymouth is under pressure after a string of poor results culminating in a 2-0 loss to Oxford United yesterday, leaving them bottom of the Championship.A section of the club’s fans have turned against him, having initially celebrated his arrival on the south coast – and the fact he was willing to socialise in the town.A club spokesman confirmed the apartment videos were not recent as Rooney spent Saturday evening with his team in a hotel near Oxford’s ground preparing for the game.A source told The Sun that I’m A Celeb star Coleen – who spent Sunday in the director’s lounge at Goodison Park, watching his boyhood team Everton FC lose 2-0 to Nottingham Forest – was “unconcerned” by the video when she saw it online.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey said: “Wayne was with his son on the night of the videos. He was given a lift home and invited them in as a thankyou.”Rooney is then filmed walking past a huge flatscreen TV, with the camera later panning around to show a kitchen and dining tableCredit: TwitterColeen spent Sunday in the director’s lounge at Goodison Park, watching his boyhood team Everton FC lose 2-0 to Nottingham ForestCredit: PARooney, 39, looked glum as he watched his team lose 2-0 against Oxford United yesterdayCredit: RexA man holds a blue baseball cap and says ‘this is the hat that he wears all the time’Credit: TwitterRooney’s job as manager of Plymouth is under pressureCredit: Rex More

IPSWICH TOWN have issued a warning to travelling fans as the army investigate an “unexploded shell” in Suffolk.The Tractor Boys told their fans to allow extra time for their journey to Portman Road ahead of the club’s clash with Chelsea this evening.Ipswich Town have warned fans of travel issues after an ‘unexploded shell’ was found nearbyCredit: GettyIpswich posted on X to tell their fans that their journey to the stadium could take longer than expected.A statement posted on the Suffolk Police X account read: “A 100m cordon is being put in place at Bourne Bridge, Ipswich, awaiting an army team to examine a possible unexploded shell.”People should allow extra time for their journeys as road closures are likely to affect the A137/B1456 and A137/Hawes Street roundabouts.”At present it is unclear if the issue could cause any delays to tonight’s Premier League clash.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIpswich vs Chelsea is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm.MORE TO FOLLOW…THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

FORMER Arsenal and Chelsea star Willian has reportedly terminated his contract with Olympiacos.The winger signed for the Greek side on a one-year deal in the summer after leaving Fulham.Willian has terminated his contract with OlympiacosCredit: GettyBut he struggled to make an impact and made played just 11 times for Olympiacos, producing zero goals and one assist.According to journalist Andre Hernan Willian has now torn up his deal.He reports the Brazilian plans to remain in Europe, but there is also speculation Willian could move to MLS.The 36-year-old is understood to be on holiday in Miami, sparking talk he could be ready to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWillian was previously linked with a move back to Brazil after leaving Fulham – and that is a potential option again.He played for Corinthians for a year in between leaving Arsenal and signing for Fulham.But he could be open to a different challenge after revealing he had offers from MLS, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the summer.He also spoke of his desire to continue playing until he is 40-years-old.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “I am feeling great physically and in two seasons at Fulham, I didn’t have any problems at all, so I feel completely great.“I am working in the gym to be in good shape but, of course, it is different from training every day and being ready inside a club. But I am doing all I can to be in good shape for my next club.Ruben Amorim responds to Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd transfer bombshell about wanting ‘new challenge’ “I think my level physically and mentally is great. I think I can play for three or four years more – maybe until I am 40 years old! I feel motivated and at a high level.” More