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      LaLiga chaos as referees willing to go on STRIKE after Real Madrid statement claiming decisions are ‘manipulated’

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      LALIGA referees are reportedly considering going on strike after a letter from Real Madrid questioning their integrity.In a bombshell statement, the Champions League winners said “decisions against Real Madrid have reached a level of manipulation and adulteration of the competition that can no longer be ignored.”LaLiga referees are willing to go on strike after Real Madrid issued a statement claiming their decisions were ‘manipulated’Credit: AFPReal Madrid were left furious after this challenge on Kylian Mbappe was only punished with a yellow cardCredit: DAZNVinicius Jr also saw a goal disallowed due to this off-the-ball challenge from MbappeLos Blancos were left furious with the quality of officiating during their 1-0 loss at Espanyol.Vinicius Jr saw a first half goal disallowed for an off-the-ball foul by Kylian Mbappe.And Espanyol’s Carlos Romero was only shown a yellow card for a studs-up lunge on Mbappe, before going on to score the winning goal.The Real Madrid letter also stated: “The scandal generated by this match has once again had worldwide repercussions, with the international press denouncing the biased use of VAR in Spain and the lack of credibility of Spanish refereeing.”READ MORE ON REAL MADRIDAnd the club called for the VAR audio footage of the incidents in question to be released immediately.But, answering a question from a caller, Cope journalist Isaac Fouto claimed that some referees in LaLiga are in favour of going on strike in response to the accusations.He said: “There are referees from the First Division who believe that they should go on strike.”But he added: “The strike is either everyone [or no-one]… some have said they will go, but everyone has to go.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It is being considered, it is being considered in the environment. If this takes this turn, the competition will stop.”Following the Real Madrid letter, the Spanish FA [RFEF] released a statement backing its officials.Wholesome moment Jude Bellingham leaves a young Real Madrid fan crying with happiness as he hands him his shirtThe RFEF commented: “The refereeing task, by its very nature, is subject to review and analysis.”But this cannot lead to generalised accusations that cast doubt on their integrity, as this not only affects the referees themselves, but also erodes the credibility of soccer as a whole.“It is important to reflect on the consequences of this type of systematic questioning of refereeing. “Constantly delegitimizing the work of referees outside the established channels generates a climate of mistrust that benefits neither Spanish football nor its competitions.”Meanwhile Carlo Ancelotti has come out and said that the refereeing is better in the Premier League than LaLiga.The Real Madrid boss said: “What league has the best referees? Difficult to say. It’s a tough job. “What I can say is referees suffer less pressure in England, so they do their job better.” More

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      ‘It’s crazy’ – Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend’s ex responds to rumours she cheated on him with Real Madrid ace

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S girlfriend Ashlyn Castro has been defended by her NBA star ex amid cheating allegations.Earlier this month it emerged that the Real Madrid superstar, 21, has been seeing American influencer Ashlyn, 21.Ashlyn Castro is dating Real Madrid star Jude BellinghamCredit: InstagramAshlyn is an American social media influencerCredit: InstagramBellingham, 21, has had Ashlyn attend a matchCredit: RexThe smitten pair have been spotted going on dates in the Spanish capital, while Ashlyn is said to have watched a Real Madrid game alongside Bellingham’s parents.Ashlyn has previously been linked with actor Michael B. Jordan and NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball.Prior to Bellingham, she dated Los Angeles Clippers star Terance Mann.Instagram gossip page Game, Set and Match claim that Ashlyn has faced unfounded accusations of seeing Bellingham before her relationship with Mann had ended.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Clippers star himself has now shot down these claims, leaping to his ex’s defence.Mann, 28, said on TikTok Live: “Ashlyn is cool, people. I don’t know why everybody is on her head about anything. She’s cool. Me and Ash are cool.”We haven’t been together for a long, long time. She’s doing her thing. Let her do her thing. 90 per cent of the stuff I see on the internet about Ash is false. It’s crazy.”Let her live, let her do her thing, let her be herself. When I met Ash, she had her own stuff, had her own money, her own wave.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYTerance Mann has defended his ex-girlfriendCredit: Getty”We met through a friend. There wasn’t no… she wasn’t out here trying to see who I was or do any of that.”Y’all just on her back, on her body about nothing. Y’all mad that she what? Like c’mon.Jude Bellingham caught ‘humbling’ LaLiga rival who threatened to knock Real Madrid team-mate out ‘in 10 seconds'”She ain’t do nothing, she’s cool. She ain’t no gold digger.”Y’all just doing too damn much. No, she did not cheat. We haven’t been together in… I don’t know how long. So calm that narrative down.”You could let that go. And that’s that on that!”Ashlyn has more than 230,000 Instagram followers and 50,000 on TikTok.Bellingham, meanwhile, was previously linked with Dutch model Laura Celia Valk.However, she confirmed that she is single during a recent Q&A.Ashlyn has more than 230,000 Instagram followersCredit: instagramShe also has a big TikTok followingCredit: InstagramAshlyn has only recently started dating BellinghamCredit: instagram More

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      Antony pops up with assist just 14 minutes into Real Betis debut as fans say ‘Man Utd were the problem’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony has made an immediate impact during his loan stint with Real Betis.The winger joined United in 2022 following a whopping £86million deal with Ajax.Manchester United flop Antony registered an assist just 14 minutes into his Real Betis debutMan Utd fans suggested the club were the problem after Antony’s Betis debutCredit: AFPHowever, the Brazil international never lived up to his billing at Old Trafford as he only managed a mere total of 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances.Antony’s struggles continued this season and that led to him falling out of favour under new manager Ruben Amorim.That is why the Red Devils offloaded the Brazilian to Real Betis on loan until the end of the season.And the ex-Ajax star hit the ground running on his first game with Betis in LaLiga against Athletic Bilbao at the Benito Villamarin.Read More on Man UtdManager Manuel Pellegrini named him in his starting line-up and the forward showed his worth just 14 minutes into his debut.Antony fired a shot from the right flank, which was saved by Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon.But the incoming Isco picked up the rebound and opened the scoring for the hosts from close range.That meant a lot to Antony as he passionately celebrated in front of the Betis fans.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSUnited supporters were left gobsmacked after witnessing the loanee’s immediate impact in Spain.This comes after other Man Utd rejects found greener pastures away from Old Trafford, such as Scott McTominay, Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho.Watch as Antony ‘is used as a CONE’ in Man Utd training as fans lose their minds over awkward footageAnd some of the United faithful are starting to believe the club is the reason why so many talented players fail to deliver.One fan tweeted: “Antony already causing problems. Manchester United were the problem.”Another commented: “Anthony has provided an indirect assist on his debut. Maybe Manchester United is the problem after all.”A third wrote: “Ahhahahaha, Antony leaves Man U, gets an assist. That club is so bad.”This fan said: “Antony with the Assist, Man UTD was obviously the problem.”And that one posted: “United players are immediately better when they leave United. Antony assist already.”Betis couldn’t hold on to their lead as Bilbao fought back and picked up a 2-2 draw.READ MORE SUN STORIESAthletic Club equalised when former Liverpool and West Ham goalkeeper Adrian fumbled a corner into Aitor Paredes before seeing it land in the net.The hosts retook the lead with a stunning strike from Romain Perraud on the stroke of half time before set piece woes struck again as Oihan Sancet scored a free header in the 69th minute. More

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      Wolves in line for shock windfall on £35m flop with Atletico Madrid ready to complete transfer

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      WOLVES hope for a shock windfall on striker Fabio Silva — with Atletico Madrid keen on making a deal.The forward, capped by Portugal in November, was sent to Las Palmas on loan with the aim of reviving his career in La Liga.Fabio Silva is set to net Wolves a nice little financial windfallCredit: GETTYNow Atletico have taken a shine to Silva and are looking into signing him permanently, either now or over the summer.Wanderers paid £35million to buy Silva as a teenager and may finally have the chance of a payday for the 22-year-old after years of underachieving at Molineux.The Molineux faithful are currently on cloud nine thanks to Matheus Cunha’s new deal.The Brazilian striker was on the radar of several clubs, including Arsenal.READ MORE TRANSFERSBut the 25-year-old has opted to commit his future to Wolves with a bumper new deal, which he marked by scoring in Saturday’s Black Country derby with Aston Villa.He said: “I feel so good here, with the love the fans give to me and my family.”I always go to the pitch and try to give back. Of course, there was a lot of noise around what Matheus would do.“I feel happy. I used my heart to make this decision, more than anything. It was my passion.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMatheus Cunha has penned a new contract with WolvesCredit: Getty”I love being here.”Everyone wants something more for their career, but I feel this is the moment to keep fighting and show everyone what we have, and what love I want to give back.”Wolves players and staff clashing with one another after full-timeWolves fans will be hoping for more good news in the form of additional reinforcements before the transfer window closes on Monday.Emmanuel Agbadou is currently the club’s sole winter signing, much to the frustration of manager Vitor Pereira.He said: “Our priority is the same, midfielder and centre-back.”The club is working on it. The club knows we need to increase the level.” More

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      ‘He’s better as a footballer than in bed’ – Ex-porn star Claudia Bavel slams Iker Casillas as ‘selfish and stingy lover’

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      A FORMER porn star and Only Fans model photographed on a date with Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas has crushed the former goalkeeper by claiming he was better on the pitch than in bed.Claudia Bavel, who made her X-rated film debut as a teenager and now earns around £17,000 a month from Only Fans, also branded the ex-Spain international “stingy” in a warts-and-all TV interview.Claudia Beval has slammed Iker Casillas after they were romantically linkedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/imclaudiabavel/Pictures of Casillas and the OnlyFans model were published last weekCredit: RexClaudia is a former porn actress and modelCredit: https://www.instagram.com/onlybavel/The 28-year-old revealed Casillas had been giving her the cold shoulder since the photos were releasedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/onlybavel/Claudia said he was ‘better as a footballer’ than a loverCredit: https://www.instagram.com/onlybavel/The 28-year-old revealed Casillas, 43, had cold-shouldered her since paparazzi photos of them together in Barcelona were published by Spanish magazine Diez Minutos earlier this week as she refuted speculation she had tipped off photographers about their tryst.Casillas, who announced his retirement from professional football in August 2020 after a heart attack just over a year earlier while he was training with last side Porto, responded to the publication of the photos by ironically claiming they were “very enlightening” and “spectacular” but refusing to confirm he and the model were an item.Claudia admitted she was a “little sad” about his reaction as she revealed he was no longer answering her WhatsApp messages but still liking her Instagram posts.She opened up on their relationship in an interview with Spanish TV channel Telecinco programme De Viernes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe said they had got to know each other on social media about 18 months ago, saying: “My relationship with Iker Casillas began initially as one of friendship.“When we began meeting in person we had an open relationship initially before we reached a point where we closed it.“Iker knows what is behind those photos. I feel a little bit left out.”Claudia, whose X-rated films are still available to watch for free online, went on to reveal the pair told each other “I love you”.Most read in FootballShe then sensationally revealed Casillas had confessed to her he wanted to have more children when his two kids with Spanish journalist ex-wife Sara Carbonero were older and asked if she would like to be their mum.Claudia said: “He asked me if I wanted to be a mother and whether I wanted to have children with him.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese model“I told him that because of my work I perhaps didn’t want to be and he told me that his idea was that, when his children were 15 or 16, he wanted to be a father again.”In a low blow for the retired goalie’s reputation between the sheets, the pretty brunette added with a smile on her face: “If you ask me what Iker was like as a lover I would say better as a footballer.”Calling him “stingy and not at all generous” she went on to recall an incident when she told Casillas she fancied a glass of wine and he responded by telling her to go to the supermarket herself to buy a bottle.Claudia revealed she had met him every month since their first meeting in May last year after several months of exchanging messages.She finished the interview with a direct message to him by saying: “I don’t understand why you didn’t answer my last message.”I don’t understand why you give me likes and still follow me on social media and I don’t understand why you say that in the photos of us together that were published you don’t see anything.”She also gave show bosses audio WhatsApp recordings which were aired on the programme including one in which Casillas told her she was “delicious” after seeing photos she sent him.Her Spanish TV revelations and her slights about his performance between the sheets and penny-pinching make it unlikely their relationship is going to go anywhere but downhill from now on. But they are already helping to boost her number of social media followers.Claudia defines herself online as a “content creator and ex-adult film actress”.She already had nearly 250,000 followers on her ‘official’ Instagram account where she shows off her curves in a range of figure-hugging outfits before the publication of the photos of her and Casillas, taken around 10 days ago before they made a visit to a winery with former Real Madrid players Luis Figo and Michel Salgado.She has another 16,000 followers on a second account where she has published more daring selfies and a link to her OnlyFans page where she describes herself as a model and influencer and adds: “My bad hot side wants you at my links.”Spanish journalist Javier Hoyos had claimed recently he had spotted the pair enjoying a passionate kiss during a dinner date at an upmarket restaurant near the Costa Brava resort of Blanes in May last year, which Claudia confirmed yesterday was their first date.Neither of them had confirmed they were seeing each other before Claudia opened up on their relationship, but asked about him a few weeks ago in another interview, she replied: “We are two single people.”It is the first time Casillas, popularly dubbed Saint Iker for his ability to produce miraculous saves, decided to date an OnlyFans model but not the first footballer partner for Claudia, who has enjoyed a brief romance with Spain-born Senegalese international Keita Balde who is currently playing in Turkey.Shortly after he split from his former wife, who he famously kissed on air during a post-match interview after Spain won the 2010 World Cup before they officially became partners and the parents of two children now aged ten and eight, Casillas was linked to a Malaga-based Spanish singer.She denied she was the retired goalie’s new squeeze by posting a photo of her with her boyfriend and raging: “I hope whoever is trying to cause damage through false information pays.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was linked late last year to former Miss Spain Maria Jose Suarez and before that to another model Ana Martin as well as a journalist called Ana Quiles although he denied any romance with her.Casillas made 510 appearances during his 16 years with Real Madrid before signing for Porto and is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in footballing history.Claudia had 250,000 followers on Instagram before the photos were releasedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/onlybavel/Claudia revealed he and Casillas first started seeing one another in May last yearCredit: https://www.instagram.com/imclaudiabavel/She admitted she was a ‘little sad’ at being blanked by the World Cup winnerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/imclaudiabavel/Claudia added that Casillas was ‘stingy and not at all generous’Credit: https://www.instagram.com/onlybavel/ More

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      Celtic announce Uefa disciplinary notice that could see fans BANNED from Bayern Munich away game

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      CELTIC have warned their travlling fans that they are risking being DENIED access should they buy tickets and travel for their play-off round clash.The Hoops have been learned this morning that they will face Bayern Munich in the next round of Europe’s glamour club competition.A green flare has to be removed from the pitch at Villa ParkBut the bad news for Celtic fans is that their club has now seen fit to warn them that they have RECEIVED a disciplinary notice from UEFA in the wake of their defeat to Aston Villa, a match which saw away fans throw a smoke bomb onto the Villa Park pitch.And that could well trigger an away fan ban for the next match, an outcome which Uefa indicated was on the cards when they offered the club a suspended sentence for the action of their fans earlier in the campaign.In a statement today, the Hoops appeared to be laying the groundwork for precisely such a ban.It read: “As a result of the use of pyrotechnics during our match against Borussia Dortmund last year, Celtic Football Club was sanctioned by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body.”The decision meant that, not only did the Club receive a fine of €20,000, but also that, if such behaviour was repeated at a match in the next two years, the Club would be prevented from selling tickets to supporters for one away match in UEFA club competitions.”Unfortunately, the club has received a further disciplinary notice from UEFA following the match against Aston Villa FC on Wednesday evening.  “The Club will obviously make robust representations to UEFA and will make every effort to ensure that our fans can attend our next UEFA Champions League match. “However, clearly there is a risk that supporters may not be able to attend. Most read in Football”In light of this situation, it is incumbent on the club to make supporters aware of this risk, when considering making arrangements for travel, until further information is provided by UEFA.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Inside 14,591-seater third tier stadium that could host El Clasico as desperate Barcelona seek venue to face Real Madrid

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      BARCELONA could play the final two games of their La Liga season in a THIRD DIVISION stadium.The club’s billion-pound expansion of their iconic Nou Camp home – which will become a 105,000-seater ground – was set to be completed in February.Barcelona are currently playing away from their iconic Nou Camp groundCredit: APThe world-famous stadium is undergoing a major revamp and expansionCredit: REXBarca have been playing their games at the Estadi Lluis Companys during their hiatus but could be turfed out for their last two fixturesCredit: ALAMYBut it was recently announced the works on the Catalan colosseum won’t be finished until MAY at the earliest.Barca have been playing their home matches at the Estadi Lluis Companys but could be forced to play elsewhere if the Rolling Stones take over the venue.The 58,000-seater Olympic Stadium has already been booked out for several concerts in May, including the first show of the Stones’ upcoming European tour.The Catalans are set to welcome bitter rivals Real Madrid and Villarreal to the Nou Camp in their final matches of the season.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut they’ve been handed a potential lifeline by third division side Gimnastic de Tarragona.The Primera Federacion side have offered the La Liga giants use of their 14,591 capacity Nou Estadi Costa Daurada stadium for the final games of their domestic campaign.Nastic president Lluis Fabregas told Diari de Tarragona: “Nastic could give up its facilities at the Nou Estadi for this match.”Barca, however, will be hoping they won’t have to make use of the third tier side’s home.Most read in FootballThe club – which were said to be considering using Wembley for El Clasico – are reportedly on the verge of striking an agreement with the local council to permit 24/7 works to the ground over the coming months.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBarca chiefs insist the Nou Camp will re-open it’s doors come MayCredit: GETTYBarca president Joan Laporta recently moved to quell concerns about the club’s return to the Nou Camp, saying: “[It] will be as soon as possible when possible.”During an appearance on RAC 1, vice-president Elena Fort said: “[The] return will be before the end of this season.”Spectacular Timelapse of the works in the Spotify Camp Nou Barcelona will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, hosting relegation battlers Alaves. More

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      Man Utd flop Antony could be joined at Real Betis by fellow Red Devils outcast as they target loan transfer

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      REAL BETIS are reportedly ready to offer Tyrell Malacia an Old Trafford escape. The Red Devils have already sent Antony on loan to the LaLiga club for the remainder of the season.Tyrell Malacia has been linked with a loan move away from Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyThe Dutchman could be teaming up with Antony at Real BetisCredit: GettyAntony has endured a miserable time in the North West since signing for £85.5million in September 2022. He joined Betis – currently 10th in Spain’s top tier – last Friday, but didn’t play in a 1-0 win over Mallorca at the weekend.Malacia has also struggled at Old Trafford after becoming Erik ten Hag’s first signing in June of the same year. He has appeared in just 25 games across the last three seasons, failing to notch either a goal or assist. READ MORE ON MAN UTDMalacia only returned to first-team football last November after serious knee surgery. The 25-year-old was sidelined for 15 months but has since been unable to nail down a place under Ruben Amorim.According to The Mail, Betis are preparing a late loan bid for Malacia before Monday’s deadline. The full-back is desperate for regular minutes, with United hoping to bring in Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSShould Dorgu join United before the deadline, Malacia would be pushed further down the pecking order.He has appeared only seven times this season after making his triumphant return from injury.Which Manchester United stars should stay and go?All of those appearances have been off the bench, including in United’s dramatic 2-1 Europa League win over Rangers last week.Malacia told United’s official website prior to his return: “I always want to play good games, so it doesn’t matter against who. “I feel sharp and I feel ready. All I want to do is to play football. “It’s been a long time so I’m happy to be back.”MAN UTD PLAYER RATINGS: Maguire puts in superb defensive display but Garnacho caught running into blind alleysMANCHESTER UNITED secured a hard-fought three points against Fulham.Lisandro Martinez’s deflected strike proved to be the difference in what was the Red Devils’ only shot on target all game.Harry Maguire impressed but Alejandro Garnacho once again failed to impress in what could have been his Man Utd farewell amid rumours linking him with Napoli and Chelsea.Here is how SunSport rated the individual performances.Andre Onana – 7Good save low down to his left to keep out an Alex Iwobi shot early doors.Other than that he was barely tested but no glaring errors mean it is a step in the right direction for the Red Devils No1.Diogo Dalot – 6Had a difficult time in the first half up against Iwobi who was Fulham’s main attacking threat.Switched to the left flank in the second half and supported Garnacho without posing much of a threat.Matthijs de Ligt – 8Another strong showing at the back from the Dutchman. Without his support for Dalot, Fulham may have created a goal down United’s right-hand side.Harry Maguire – 9A superb defensive display from the England star who has been one of United’s best players since Amorim took charge.Pulled off a brilliant header at the back post to deny Rodrigo Muniz a certain goal.Lisandro Martinez – 8Superb last-ditch tackle to prevent Emile Smith Rowe from shooting as he burst through on goal.His goal had a big slice of luck as it was deflected past Bernd Leno but credit to him for having the audacity to shoot.Noussair Mazraoui – 7Solid at the back and tried to get forward when he could. United looked more balance with him on the left and Dalot on the right, although the pair swapped at half-time.Manuel Ugarte – 6Showed some nice touches and was a bit of a menace in the middle – in a positive and negative sense. Kept a close eye on Smith Rowe and allowed him no time on the ball.Booked for a foul on Adama Traore and was taken off shortly afterwards with an injury.Bruno Fernandes – 5Not at his best. Barely saw the ball in the first half and was not very effective when he did get it.Amad Diallo – 6Looked bright on the ball and United’s only real outlet going forward.He worked tirelessly and pressed really well – his hard work paid off when he found the back of the net in stoppage time but his effort was chalked off.Alejandro Garnacho – 3Was cautious on the ball and ran into blind alleys too often. Final ball let him down on the rare occasion he did manage to beat a defender.Rasmus Hojlund – 4His hold up play is nowhere near good enough for this system or for a club like United.He was too gung-ho at times and his erratic nature meant linking up with Amad and Garnacho proved difficult.Hauled off before the hour mark which says it all about his performance.Subs:Leny Yoro (for De Ligt, 58mins) – 6A more assured display given his shaky start to life in the Premier League.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 58mins) – 5Like Hojlund he had a difficult time holding the ball up but United improved with him on the pitch.Toby Collyer (for Ugarte, 76mins ) – 6Solid display again from the youngster who was often in the right position to clear, including one on the line to stop a Joachim Andersen header from going in.Kobbie Mainoo (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Provided energy in midfield and shored things up alongside Collyer.A brilliant one-two with Amad set up the winger to score before VAR ruled Amad offside.Tyrell Malacia (for Mazraoui, 80mins) – 6Brought on in an unfamiliar right wing-back role but did what was needed to see out the clean sheet.United are hoping Antony can rediscover the form which made him one of Europe’s most exciting wingers at Ajax.READ MORE SUN STORIESSince joining almost three years ago, the Brazilian has made 96 appearances but only contributed 12 goals and five assists.Antony has picked up 14 yellow cards during this time – more than the amount of goals he scored. 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