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      Barcelona legend Gerard Pique proposes bizarre law change that would result in both teams getting ZERO points

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      BARCELONA legend Gerard Pique has proposed a new rule change that he believes would make football more exciting.The 38-year-old previously suggested that the game needs a revamp in order to keep audiences entertained and engaged.Gerard Pique has suggested that teams should not receive any points for a goalless drawCredit: The Mega AgencyAnd one thing he believes should be cut out completely is goalless draws.Pique has suggested that neither team should get a point if they fail to score during a match.Speaking to former Spain team-mate Iker Casillas on the goalkeeper’s new podcast, he said: “It can’t be that you go to a football stadium, spend €100, €200 or €300 and the match ends 0-0.”Something needs to change. One proposal to consider would be that if the match ends 0-0, the teams would score zero points.Read More in Football”The match would open in the 70th minute.”Pique previously recommended that draws should be scrapped from the game entirely.He said: “Maybe there are no draws, why not? In baseball and basketball there are no draws. You go to a game and it ends with a draw and the feeling is, ‘Who won?'”Football is afraid of change. It has a huge history, it is very traditional, but change will happen, it has to happen.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”A 90-minute game that can finish 0-0 is difficult to understand for the new generation.”In order to make football more entertaining and engaging for younger audiences, Pique created a new format called the Kings League.Spectacular Timelapse of the works in the Spotify Camp Nou It’s a seven-a-side format with 40-minute games – none of which end in a draw.Instead, if the score is level at full-time the winner is decided with a penalty shootout whereby each taker goes one-on-one with the goalkeeper.The rules are completely different to the traditional football format, with cards drawn at the start of each match.Each team picks a card which could include double goal, sanction, penalty or star player to name a few.The cards can be activated between half-time and the 38th minute. More

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      Arsenal go from title challengers to closer to 10th in the space of five days as dismal stats lay bare collapse

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      MIKEL ARTETA insisted his Arsenal side would give up on the title race “over my dead body” on Tuesday – but two days later and it could already be out of their reach.The Gunners are now 13 points behind Liverpool after a difficult week left them dropping five points and failing to score across two games.Arsenal have slipped away from their title rivalsCredit: GettyThe Gunners played out a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday to drop even more pointsCredit: GettyLiverpool are now 13 points clear of ArsenalCredit: PAAfter two seasons of stumbling at the final hurdle after leading the pack, Arsenal have been treading unfamiliar ground as the chasers this term.But in a week when their title rivals Liverpool faced three top Premier League sides and risked opening the door, Arsenal failed to put any pressure on the Reds – dropping points to West Ham and Nottingham Forest.Arsenal could have closed the gap on the Anfield outfit to just five points if they had taken advantage of Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa last week. But instead they stumbled their way to a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of the struggling Hammers – ending a 15-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.READ MORE ON ARSENALThat loss was then compounded by a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, meaning Arsenal picked up just one point from six available.Liverpool have also played two games since that draw with Villa, beating both Manchester City and Newcastle United with relative ease.It’s purely hypothetical, but had Arsenal won both their games and Liverpool lost to one of Man City or Newcastle – which wasn’t beyond the realms of possibility – Arteta’s side could have been just five points behind with a game in hand.As it happens, Arsenal now trail by 13 points and are actually closer to 10th placed Villa (12 points ahead) than they are to Liverpool. Most read in FootballArsenal lost 1-0 to West Ham at the weekendCredit: GettyArsenal ratings vs Forest as NOBODY looks like scoring for Gunners but Saliba’s a Rolls Royce againMIKEL ARTETA may not have anyone to put the ball in the back of the net but in William Saliba he has one of the best defenders in the Prem.The Arsenal boss watched his side’s faint title hopes go well and truly up in smoke in the goalless draw with Nottingham Forest.But his brilliant backline emerged, once again, with credit from this tricky clash at the City Ground.Together with Gabriel, Saliba kept a tight lid on Forest dangerman Chris Wood, who scored a hat-trick in his last appearance on this ground.But the fact the Gunners’ biggest threat at the other end of the pitch came from left-back Riccardo Calafiori – who was subbed off at half-time – says it all about the dire situation Arsenal somehow find themselves in.Here is how SunSport’s Graeme Bryce rated the Gunners stars’ displays…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIn fact, their role as chasers this season has meant they haven’t spent a single day on top of the tree. Even 14th placed Manchester United have spent more days on top of the table (one) than Arsenal this term.Mikel Arteta lays into Arsenal flops after defeat to West Ham derails Premier League title bidArsenal are of course fighting without any of their first choice front line.Injuries to Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz have meant that there has been a serious lack of threat in front of goal.So much so that Arsenal managed just THREE shots on target across both their games with Forest and West Ham. And they failed to score for the first time in consecutive Premier League games since May 2023. Their impressive defence has allowed them to grind out draws despite their lack of a potent goalscorer.In fact, they have drawn NINE times in the league already this season, their highest number since the 2019/20 season.Mikel Arteta has made no excuses about his team’s shortcomings this season and has fronted up to the fact that, despite injuries, Arsenal are missing that title-winning spark.But he still isn’t giving up, eyeing European success instead.He said: “It’s about what we can do, and it was like this a week ago, two weeks before, three months ago. “That’s the only thing that we can control if we want to have a chance to do anything.”Today we dropped two points, which is very painful again and we have to step up – we have the Champions League, we have a beautiful competition in front of us and we have to ready for Tuesday.”Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, after sitting out the weekend’s action following their elimination from the FA Cup to Man Utd in January.But they will still be without any real attacking threat for that clash after Arteta revealed that Saka and Martinelli are expected to be sidelined until April, while Havertz won’t return this season.It’s hard to point the finger too much at the injuries, however.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat’s because Arsenal knew their forward options were spread thin heading into the January transfer window and still chose to ignore their attacking deficiencies.Now the Gunners look to be completely out of any kind of title race – barring a monumental collapse – and are instead tussling with the likes of Forest, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Newcastle and Man City for a spot in the Champions League.Arsenal have a tricky run of fixtures on the horizonBukayo Saka has been missing with injury since DecemberCredit: GettyGabriel Martinelli will be sidelined with Saka until AprilCredit: Getty More

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      Former Bayern Munich star who collapsed in tears after epic 1999 Man Utd comeback looks unrecognisable 26 years on

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      A FORMER Bayern Munich star looked unrecognisable as he appeared at a special event last night.Bayern put on a lavish bash to celebrate the club’s 125th birthday.A former Bayern Munich star beams at last night’s eventThe German giants invited 650 guests to the event, hosted at Munich’s Paulaner Nockherberg.Several famous guests attended, including plenty of Bayern stars past and present.From the current crop, Harry Kane and Manuel Neuer rocked up.While club legends including Philipp Lahm were also in the building.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn addition to Lahm, an ex-Bayern centre-half attended the event.The popular Ghanaian, now 48, played 277 times across a 12-year span with the Bundesliga giants.He won six league titles, four domestic cups and the 2001 Champions League during his stint.Several fans in England, however, will unfortunately remember him from the 1999 Champions League final.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe Bayern Munich star was devastated upon the final whistleCredit: PA:Empics SportThe defender couldn’t believe his side let their lead slipCredit: PA:Empics SportSamuel Kuffour was picked up by referee Pierluigi CollinaCredit: Rex FeaturesFollowing Bayern’s late collapse to Sir Alex Ferguson’s Treble-chasing Manchester United, Samuel Kuffour was devastated.In now iconic images, Kuffour could be seen falling to the ground in floods of tears following Bayern’s late defeat.Ruben Amorim brings up Marcus Rashford as he vows to talk to Garnacho after Man Utd star stormed down tunnelThe Germans had led 1-0 for almost the entire match, courtesy of Mario Basler’s sixth minute goal.But stoppage time strikes by Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned the game around.With anguish etched across his face, Kuffour had to be picked up by referee Pierluigi Collina.Last night, he thankfully appeared to be in much better spirits.Appearing at the event, he beamed while wearing a sharp suit and glasses.Having tended to have very short dark hair as a player, Kuffour now sports a white hair and beard combo.READ MORE SUN STORIESSince hanging up his boots, Kuffour has worked as a pundit for South African channel SuperSports.He has also been involved in the Ghana national team at an executive level.Harry Kane beams on the red carpetCredit: FC BayernGiovane Elber, left, current boss Vincent Kompany, middle, and Mark van Bommel, right, pose for a snapCredit: FC BayernJoshua Kimmich attended alongside girlfriend Lina MeyerCredit: FC Bayern More

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      Rio Ferdinand names four Man Utd stars worth £236MILLION who do not fit Ruben Amorim’s system

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      RIO Ferdinand has named four Manchester United stars worth a staggering £236MILLION who do not fit in Ruben Amorim’s system.The former Old Trafford defender has warned progress under the Portuguese’s 3-4-3 set-up has been much slower then expected. Rio Ferdinand has named four Man Utd stars who do not fit Ruben Amorim’s systemAmorim endured another difficult night before Harry Maguire’s winnerFerdinand highlighted that certain players lack the required physicalityArriving on the back of a wave of optimism following the departure of Erik ten Hag, armed with his own style of play, few United fans would have predicted their current plight. The Red Devils just about beat relegation strugglers Ipswich 3-2 on Wednesday night, after more unforgivable howlers from Andre Onana and a straight red for Patrick Dorgu.Harry Maguire’s header rescued United in their time of need after Sam Morsy’s own-goal and Matthijs de Ligt’s tap-in were cancelled out by two Jaden Philogene-Bidace goals.Amorim’s project is only in its infancy, but fans want results and Ferdinand believes at least four players are unsuited to the 3-4-3.READ MORE ON MAN UTDFerdinand thinks Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and this week’s goalscorers Maguire and De Ligt lack the physicality to thrive in Amorim’s new era at Old Trafford. The 46-year-old pundit told TNT Sports: “I think if we’re being brutally honest, there hasn’t been the progress that we all anticipated.”This team aren’t a mobile, dynamic team. If you look through the heartbeat of this team they have other qualities.”But being physical, having the ability to overrun teams physically – they don’t have that capacity.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAsked whether Zirkzee was one of those who fits the bill, Ferdinand responded: “No… De Ligt, Maguire, Hojlund, it’s not their game.”So I think he needs to find those type of players with the capabilities of carrying out not only tactically what he wants, but the physicality is equally important.”Ruben Amorim brings up Marcus Rashford as he vows to talk to Garnacho after Man Utd star stormed down tunnelMan Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…Amorim’s first 16 Premier League games have yielded just 18 points despite initial optimism.The four players mentioned by Ferdinand were signed by United at a cost of £236million, although none by Amorim himself.Maguire joined for a record-shattering £85m from Leicester in 2019, while United splashed out £43m for De Ligt in the summer.Fans are growing frustrated with £72m flop Hojlund and Zirkzee came for around £36m in the summer.Part of Amorim’s expected overhaul of the squad will involve determining which players possess the required attributes to play his system.But whether United can afford a reset is a totally different story as the Red Devils will need to sell several players in order to buy given their financial concerns.Harry Maguire’s early second half header saw United beat Ipswich 3-2Credit: GettyUnited sit 14th in Prem and know their best route into Europe lies elsewhere.As FA Cup holders, they still have a chance to reach the Europa League with another Wembley win, while triumphing in Europe’s second tier competition would see them return to the Champions League. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe first steps on both of those paths will come against Fulham and Real Sociedad respectively in a huge week for Amorim’s United.And fans are fearing that Amorim could start feuding with Alejandro Garnacho, after he stormed down the tunnel following his substitution when United were down to 10 men. More

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      ‘When you cut the pest control service’ – Mouse spotted on Old Trafford pitch before Man Utd vs Ipswich

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      A MOUSE was spotted on the Old Trafford pitch ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Ipswich last night.Ruben Amorim’s side defeated the Tractor Boys 3-2 on a dramatic evening at the Theatre of Dreams.Man Utd took on Ipswich at Old Trafford last nightCredit: GettyA mouse was spotted on the Old Trafford pitchCredit: RexThe mouse was picked up and carried awayCredit: ReutersThe Red Devils’ historic home has been hit with pest control issues in recent years.Ahead of last night’s Ipswich clash, a mouse was spotted on the Old Trafford turf.A member of staff was forced to pick the mouse up before carrying it away.Fans were left unimpressed, with one writing on social media: “That’s what happened when you cut the pest control service.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDWhile a second commented: “Good representation what’s going on at Old Trafford.”Another added: “Bro scavenging for food since he found out the cafeteria wasn’t serving fillet mignion no more.”During last month’s home win over Southampton, a fan spotted a mouse under their seat. It’s believed the rodent problem stems from Old Trafford being situated between a railway line and a canal.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSIn December, the Mail reported a mice infestation at Old Trafford.Rodent droppings were allegedly found in food kiosks and plush suites during a hygiene inspection.Fans spot Sir Alex Ferguson YAWNING as he watches woeful Man Utd – but get distracted by who he’s sitting next toWhile more were unearthed during checks of a ground-level corporate suite.As a result, United’s hygiene rating dropped from four to two stars at the end of 2024.In November, fans spotted a dead rat in a puddle under a seat.A club spokesperson previously addressed how they are trying to combat their rodent problem, stating in December: “Manchester United implements a robust pest-control system throughout Old Trafford.”Multiple weekly checks are made in all catering areas and stringent measures are taken to ensure levels of hygiene and cleanliness are high wherever food is stored, prepared and served.”If incidences of this nature do occur at the stadium, immediate and appropriate action is taken.”A Man Utd Task Force, including Gary Neville, Andy Burnham and Lord Sebastian Coe, have been exploring whether the club should redevelop Old Trafford, or build a new £2billion, 100,000-seater stadium.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe government have backed plans for a new stadium, which could also lead to new housing, commercial and public spaces.Man Utd are set to make a final decision on their stadium plans prior to the summer.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings… More

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      Fans joke ‘poor Sir Alex Ferguson’ as they can’t believe who legendary Man Utd boss bumped into at breakfast

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      FOOTIE fans jokingly took pity on Sir Alex Ferguson after he was spotted with Tyson Fury’s dad, John.Fergie was spotted with the Gypsy King at a plush eatery in Cheshire’s Golden Triangle last week.Sir Alex Ferguson recently posed for a photo with Brit boxing icon Tyson FuryCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYThe legendary Manchester United also took a photo with Fury’s dad, JohnCredit: INSTAGRAM@GYPSYJOHNFURYThe Scot cracked his iconic wry smile as he posed for a snap with the former two-time heavyweight champion.And he was seemingly equally as happy to meet Fury’s old man John.John proudly posted a snap of himself and the former Manchester United manager, which was taken by his son, to his Instagram page.He looked happy as Larry to be in the presence of the managerial great, who he smiled and pointed at.READ MORE ON MAN UTDScores of the coaches’ followers commented on the picture, with one saying: “Great picture big man.”Another said: “The collab we didnt think we needed.”And another said: “Proper OGs right there.”One remarked: “Who would win in a shouting match?”Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTyson Fury is enjoying his retirement from boxing following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYAnother chimed in: “Poor Fergie.”Former WBC heavyweight king Tyson is currently spending a lot more time with his family following his fifth retirement from boxing.‘I’m personal trainer to all the MILFs’ says Tyson Fury in cheeky comment to wife Paris after boxing retirement Tyson stunned boxing fans last month by hanging up his gloves in a bizarre video referencing Dick Turpin.His latest retirement has seemingly put the final nail into the coffin of a long-overdue showdown with Anthony Joshua.But Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh is keen to make the Battle of Britain and will likely to try twist Fury’s arm in the coming months. More

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      Wayne Rooney tipped for next manager job at ambitious EFL club two months after Plymouth sacking

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      WAYNE ROONEY has been tipped for his next role in the dugout following his sacking from Plymouth Argyle.The Manchester United legend was axed by the Pilgrims back in December.Wayne Rooney could be on his way back into managementCredit: GettyHe was sacked by Plymouth in DecemberCredit: PARooney, 39, has not stopped working completely, as he has been a pundit for Amazon Prime.He has also been coaching for Football Escapes at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai.It has now been suggested that he could be in line with a return to the dugout.An insider has told Heat World that he could become the next boss at League Two side Salford City.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThey said: “There’s talk of Wayne getting another managerial role at Salford City FC.”It’s local, so he doesn’t have to move out, but he won’t be home 24/7 and will have something to focus on.”The Ammies could be on the search for a new manager if they miss out on promotion to League One.Current boss Karl Robinson has been in charge of the club since January 2024.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe has won 23 of his 60 matches, drawing 16 and losing 21.The club is currently ninth in League Two, seven points shy of the playoff spots.EXCL Wayne Rooney spotted training his England teammate Kyle Walker’s six-year-old son at £5k a night Dubai hotelKarl Robinson is the current Salford City managerCredit: AlamyRooney has worked for Amazon Prime as a pundit since leaving PlymouthCredit: GettyRooney’s managerial careerHere is a look at Wayne Rooney’s career in the dugout so far…Derby County, Nov 2020 to Jun 2022Games – 84Wins – 25Draws – 21Losses – 38DC United, Jul 2022 to Oct 2023Games – 53Wins – 14Draws – 13Losses – 26Birmingham City, Oct 2023 to Jan2024Games – 15Wins – 2Draws – 4Losses – 9Plymouth Argyle, May 2024 to Dec 2024Games – 25Wins – 5Draws – 6Losses – 14Average points per game – 1.03The insider has also suggested that Rooney could continue his work in punditry.Rooney could take up an opportunity at BBC’s Match of the Day which is filmed in the Dock10 studios at MediaCityUK in Salford.They said: “There’s also talk of him joining Match Of The Day as a pundit, which would be perfect as it’s filmed in Manchester.”So he wouldn’t have too far to travel.”Should Rooney take over at Salford City, then it would be the lowest level he has managed at.He has never dropped below the Championship before in his managerial career.Rooney has managed three English clubs with varying success at Derby County, Birmingham City and Plymouth.He would be working with some familiar faces with Salford’s owners consisting of former Man United stars.The Class of 92 Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt first took over the club in 2014.David Beckham became a shareholder of the club in 2019.Rooney has previously told the Stick to Football podcast that he would open the door to a managerial return – with the right club.He said: “I would like to go back in.”It’d have to be the right club. Certainly the right club.”And he even admitted he would accept a role as assistant manager.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “I’d have no problem dropping into an Under-21 team or going in as a coach.”I’m still young enough to learn and develop. Just having a good group of players who were at a [good] level.”Wayne Rooney’s record-breaking careerWAYNE Rooney took the football world by storm when he made his debut for 2002 with Everton.He quickly became the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer aged 16 years and 342 days and was named the BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year.The striker joined Manchester United in 2004 and spent 13 years at Old Trafford. He went on to make 559 appearances for the Red Devils and scored 253 goals. To this day he is still the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.Following his spell with United, Rooney returned to Everton for a season. He also spent one-season stints with D.C. United and Derby County at the end of his career.As well as his impressive club career, Rooney is also England’s second-highest goalscorer with 53 goals in 120 appearances, behind only Harry Kane.After hanging up his boots, the England icon turned to a career in management.He took charge of Derby County in 2020 and managed to just about save the club from relegation from the Championship at the end of his first season.However, with Derby handed a 21-point deduction the following campaign, he was unable to keep them up again and subsequently left.Then came a 15-month spell in charge of MLS side D.C. United. He failed to impress during his time in Washington and parted ways with the club at the end of the 2023 regular season.Rooney was controversially handed the Birmingham job in October 2023, replacing John Eustace with the club doing well and sixth in the Championship table.However, in 15 games he suffered nine defeats and managed just two wins. He was sacked in January 2024 with Birmingham down in 20th. The club were relegated to League One at the end of the campaign.He returned to management in May with Plymouth Argyle but managed just five wins in 25 games. The United legend now finds himself out of work once again. More

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      Ruben Amorim brings up Marcus Rashford as he vows to talk to Alejandro Garnacho after Man Utd star stormed down tunnel

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      RUBEN AMORIM brought up Marcus Rashford when probed on Alejandro Garnacho storming down the Manchester United tunnel. Garnacho was subbed off just before the break after Patrick Dorgu was given a straight red card while United were 1-0 up against Ipswich. Ruben Amorim brought up Marcus Rashford after beating IpswichAlejandro Garnacho posted this cryptic picture on InstagramAmorim will talk to GarnachoThe Argentine winger was seen storming down the tunnel after being subbed off as boos rung around Old Trafford. Amorim was quizzed on Garnacho’s attitude and the United manager name dropped Rashford in response. He said: “You are making a connection with Rashford, right? I know, I know.”What I’m saying is I’m going to talk obviously with Garnacho about that [going down the tunnel]. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”So I will talk about that if you want in the next press conference.” Rashford was sent on loan to Aston Villa in January after a falling out of favour with Amorim. But despite also being linked with a move away, Garnacho remained at the club. The forward posted a cryptic picture of himself looking disgruntled on Instagram as Amorim explained his tactical decision. Most read in FootballMan Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “The thinking was we were playing more in the 5-3-1 and I know that is a risk.”I felt the team was OK in controlling of the game and then you make the substitution and you have to choose someone to come out. It was my choice.”United held out for a 3-2 win thanks to goals from Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire after Sam Morsy’s own goal gave them the initial lead. They remain 14th in the Premier League and now host Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday. ‘He battered me’ – Wayne Rooney reveals worst ever rollicking from Sir Alex Ferguson and Man Utd legend snapped back More