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      Ex-Man Utd starlet Callum Gribbin was best talent since Ryan Giggs, but now plays for seventh tier Radcliffe

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      FORMER Manchester United star Callum Gribbin had the world at his feet.Described as the best youth star to come through the academy since Ryan Giggs and Ravel Morrison, the natural talent was expected to become a superstar at Old Trafford.
      Ex-Man Utd star Callum Gribbin was rated as one of the club’s greatest ever prospectsCredit: Getty
      Back in 2011, wearing the famous No10 shirt, he wowed Sir Alex Ferguson, Dennis Bergkamp and Sir Bobby Charlton at Edwin van der Sar’s testimonial, while bamboozling future star Matthijs de Ligt.
      However, a reportedly poor attitude towards training saw him released in 2019.
      Today, Gribbin, now 23, is playing in the seventh tier for Radcliffe.
      ONE TO WATCH
      It was only in 2015 that Gribbin featured in The Guardian’s Next Generation list of the best talents at Premier League clubs.
      Liverpool did their best to prize the Salford-born wonderkid away, while noisy neighbours Manchester City were also keen.
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      But the flying midfielder and his coaches believed he would flourish for the Red Devils, so a move elsewhere was never entertained.
      An early glimpse of his ability came in 2011, when playing for United’s U13’s against Ajax at Old Trafford in front of 53,000 fans, as part of Edwin van der Sar’s testimonial.
      Gribbin put on a star show, scoring twice in front of esteemed guests past and present from both clubs, including the player he was compared to Ryan Giggs.
      For his second goal, he nicked the ball off Ajax’s ‘promising’ de Ligt, ran from the halfway line before rounding the keeper and slotting home.
      “He was an unreal talent,” former United academy graduate Charlie Scott told The Athletic.
      “I mean, unreal. Gribbo was easily one of the best players I’ve ever played with.
      “He would dribble past five players in training and he’d be laughing as he went past you. He was a great lad, full of jokes.”
      Gribbin played alongside Marcus Rashford at youth levelCredit: Getty
      Called the next Ryan Giggs, midfielder Gribbin used to glide past opponents with easeCredit: Getty
      PROBLEM CHILD
      Despite his indisputable flair with the ball, there were claims attitude issues got in the way of Gribbin’s early development.
      There were alleged bust-ups, alongside a belief he could have worked harder and behaved better.
      It was under Jose Mourinho’s watch that things really began to unravel.
      Back in 2018, United’s then head of academy Nicky Butt told The Times about a player who had “tossed training off a little bit”.
      While he didn’t name the perpetrator, the Manchester Evening News alleged Butt was talking about Gribbin.
      “I went mad at him,” Butt divulged.
      “I said, ‘That training session was more important than any game you’ll play this season, under-23, under-19, under-18. To get in front of the manager and show how good you are is invaluable.’
      “The next time he was in front of the manager, the manager was raving about him.”
      However, the impressive sessions were few and far between. In the summer of 2019 United released him.
      It’s unknown if it was because his coaches hadn’t seen enough progression from him, or felt that he didn’t have the right mentally to make it.
      During his final week at the club, Butt delivered it to Callum straight.
      “You’ll either end up working at McDonald’s or we’ll buy you back for £100million,” he said.
      Reported bust-ups didn’t help Gribbin’s cause at United in his developmentCredit: Getty
      In one training session, Gribbin’s poor attitude to hard work showedCredit: Getty
      FALLING DOWN THE PYRAMID
      Brighton & Hove Albion were the first club to take an interest in Gribbin. But a move so far away from home didn’t appeal to the Manchester boy.
      However, he jumped at the chance to link up with Chris Wilder at Sheffield United, who was a big fan.
      He played with the U23 side for a season, but was frustrated by lack of first team action.
      Despite the Blades fighting to keep hold of the playmaker, Gribbin decided to make a move to League Two side Barrow in 2020.
      Manager David Dunn vowed to make him the heartbeat of his team, but soon discovered he wasn’t the type of player Barrow needed as they fought to stay up.
      Gribbin was frozen out, before being told to train with a group of players who weren’t given squad numbers and weren’t included in first team training sessions.
      By the summer, he was left looking for another club, keeping up his fitness by training with Salford City.
      BUILDING HIMSELF UP AGAIN
      Last month, to much fanfare on their social media, Northern Premier League’s Radcliffe announced the acquisition of Gribbin.
      They even humorously and perhaps over-excitedly called him the ‘English Messi’.
      Instead of running out in front of 75,000 fans at Old Trafford, he’s now playing on a sloped pitch in front of just 300.
      So far, he has made a good impression with his new employers.
      “The problem is, football is such a cut-throat business, especially at the top level,” club chairman Paul Hilton revealed.
      “A lot of players at our level have nine of the ten things that are needed to be a professional footballer.
      “It’s about finding that one missing element and trying to fix it. It could be a weak foot, it could be mentality, it could be the friends they keep, it could be lots of things.
      In 2020 Gribbin turned out for BarrowCredit: Getty
      ✍️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲, 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻!Radcliffe FC are delighted to announce the signing of 22-year-old attacking midfielder, Callum Gribbin. Callum has previously played for Manchester United, Sheffield United and Barrow. #WeAreRadcliffe pic.twitter.com/demCEOcaIK— Radcliffe FC (@radcliffeboro) November 18, 2021

      “Hopefully we can help Callum find out what his one thing is — and get him back. He’s still got a good chance.
      “It can turn round for him as quickly as it went pear-shaped. His attitude is right. He’s a good lad and we have a proud history of giving players a leg-up back into the Football League.”
      Time will tell if Gribbin gets the same opportunity. More

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      Man Utd return to training following Covid crisis but Greenwood, Lingard and Shaw leave after just 10 minutes

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      SEVERAL of Manchester United’s squad were back to work at Carrington after the training ground was closed due to a Covid outbreak.The Red Devils have had clashes with Brentford and Brighton called off after they were left with just seven available players.
      Harry Maguire was among the Manchester United stars back at Carrington this morningCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Luke Shaw was also spotted arriving but he did not stay longCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Mason Greenwood was another player that turned up before making a sharp exitCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Jesse LIngard arrived through the back gate but left Carrington through the front after just ten minutesCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Their Carrington training ground was also shut for a second time to try and prevent further transmission.
      Now Ralf Rangnick’s squad have been given the green light to return as they begin to prepare for next week’s Premier League match at Newcastle.
      However, not everyone was there for long – in fact three of their stars were only in attendance for ten minutes.
      Luke Shaw, Jesse Lingard and Mason Greenwood were spotted arriving before making a sharp exit just moments later by our snapper.
      Captain Harry Maguire seemed pleased to be back as he produced a wave upon arrival into the HQ.
      United’s boss Rangnick was spotted in the back seat of a vehicle with a mask on along with another staff member.
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      Marcus Rashford, Raphael Varane, Scott McTominay, Fred, and Juan Mata were also among the players that reported back today.
      However, not all of United’s players were in attendance.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, Donny van de Beek, Paul Pogba, Diogo Dalot, Jadon Sancho, Phil Jones, Tom Heaton, and Dean Henderson were all not spotted.
      That is because the return of players will be ‘staggered’ ahead of the trip to Tyneside on Monday.
      United’s first-team operations at Carrington were closed last Tuesday.
      It was then reopened on Wednesday and Thursday before the Brighton match was called off that afternoon.

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      It had stayed closed ever since to the senior squad until this morning.
      United have also confirmed that Covid-19 coronavirus certification will be mandatory for anyone attending Old Trafford stadium from December 30.
      Boss Ralf Rangnick arrives for training sat in the backseat while wearing a maskCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Raphael Varane rocks up in his white Range Rover to Carrington on TuesdayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Anthony Martial was also among the players that returned to trainingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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      14 Man Utd legends as managers who have been sacked 17 times, and the ONE ex-star who has been a major success

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      PARK JI-SUNG is taking his first steps into management – but he might want to rethink his plans.The Manchester United legend has taken steps into coaching in England, by taking on a role with QPR’s Under-16s.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer isn’t the first ex-Man Utd star to be given his marching orders as a boss
      Park Ji-sung is the latest former Red Devil to go down the coaching routeCredit: Bradley Ormesher – The Times
      Many who played under legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson made a foray into management, however most ended up flopping.
      Although, there’s one who was a major success…
      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER
      THE super-sub was brought off the bench once again when things went wrong under Jose Mourinho.
      After a great start, he was given the job permanently.
      But a lack of trophies and with the side in dire straits earlier this season, he was regretfully given the boot.
      He didn’t fare much better when he was manager of Cardiff, although did enjoy some success in his native Norway with Molde where he won the league twice and the cup.
      VERDICT: A FLOP ON THESE SHORES
      GARY NEVILLE
      ASTONISHINGLY, after working mostly as a TV pundit and co-owner of Salford City, the ex-right-back was handed the reigns at Valencia in 2015.
      It was an appointment that lasted a meagre 28 games.
      The biggest low including a 7-0 drubbing to rivals Barcelona.
      “I never should have said yes to the job,” Neville said in 2019. “I wasn’t qualified for the job and didn’t wake up every morning and think about coaching.
      “There was already far too much going on with the Sky stuff, writing articles for a newspaper and doing all the stuff in Manchester with Salford.”
      VERDICT: FLOP DEBUT BUT TIME TO PROVE US WRONG
      Gary Neville famously flopped as Valencia boss
      STEVE BRUCE
      A FORMER United captain, Bruce is now somewhat of a journeyman manager.
      He’s managed 10 clubs, including Wigan Athletic twice. Major honours have escaped him though, with FA Cup runner-up at Hull City in 2014 perhaps a highlight.
      Most recently, he was the brunt of Newcastle fans who lambasted his tactics.
      His first sacking came at Huddersfield in 2000. Since then, he’s been fired from jobs at Aston Villa and the Toon.
      VERDICT: FLOP – MOST OF THE TIME
      Steve Bruce was recently sacked by Newcastle
      PHIL NEVILLE
      NEVILLE’S first taste of being boss came with England’s lionesses.
      In 2018, he led the women’s team to glory in the SheBelievesCup.
      However, a year later finishing fourth in the World Cup seemed to be a bit of a disappointment.
      After stepping down from his role with the Three Lions, he was appointed as boss of David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
      However, they finished fourth from bottom in the MLS Eastern Conference and failed to make the play offs.
      VERDICT: FLOP SO FAR
      Phil Neville is proving to be a dismal appointment for Inter Miami
      RYAN GIGGS
      IN 2014, after David Moyes was fired, Welsh legend Giggs was hired as United’s interim manager – winning two of his four games in charge.
      Following a stint as Louis Van Gaal’s assistant, he took on the Wales national job in 2018 – leading his country to qualify for Euro 2020.
      But in 2020, he was forced to take gardening leave.
      VERDICT: TOO EARLY TO CALL
      Jury’s out on Ryan Giggs’ career as a manager
      ROY KEANE
      AS a leader on the pitch, Keane appeared to be management material.
      And things seemed to get off to a good start with Sunderland, who he helped gain promotion to the Premier League.
      However, he stepped down in 2008 amidst a player mutiny and a dismal run of form.
      Worse was to follow at Ipswich Town, where Keane was sacked when The Tractor Boys dropped to 21st in the Championship in 2011.
      VERDICT: FLOP
      Roy Keane was sacked by Ipswich Town in 2011
      JAAP STAM
      STAM played in the same sides as Keane, and himself was a tough competitor.
      Most recently, he was dismissed as boss of MLS team FC Cincinnati having won four of just 25 games.
      Before that, he handed in his resignation with Feyenoord bosses after 4-0 thrashing to rivals Ajax.
      On our shores, Stam is remembered for his time at Reading. He enjoyed a successful first season, leading the Royals to the play offs.
      However, it went downhill the following year. One win in 18 league matches was enough for Stam to be given his marching orders.
      VERDICT: FLOP
      At Reading Jaap Stam was given the bullet following a dismal run
      BRYAN ROBSON
      CAPTAIN Marvel has had a 17-year career as a manager, taking in jobs with the likes of Middlesbrough, Bradford City, West Brom, Sheffield United, Thailand, and then Thailand’s U23s.
      His most successful period came at Boro, who he helped gain promotion. Between 1994-2001, Robson also led the club to three Wembley cup final appearances, although they lost each one.
      A stint at Bradford City saw Robson officially sacked for the first time after just 28 games in charge and a winning percentage of just 25 per cent.
      At West Brom he pulled off the great escape, with his side bottom of the Premier League at Christmas.
      The following year, though, they were relegated and Robson left by mutual consent.
      He also sacked by Sheffield United in 2008. He hasn’t managed anyone since the Thailand job ended in 2011.
      VERDICT: FLOP
      Captain Marvel Bryan Robson endured 17 years in management but hasn’t been in a job since 2011
      MARK HUGHES
      LIKE Robson, Hughes appeared to be tailor-made to be boss – doing decent jobs with Wales and Blackburn.
      That scored him a big job at Manchester City in 2008, who were then taken over by Sheikh Mansour two months after he arrived.
      However, after spending a fortune, including signing the disastrous Robinho for £32million, he was sacked after 18 months with nothing to show but a 10th place finish.
      After a bust-up with Mohamed Al-Fayed, he resigned as Fulham boss 11 months after his appointment – with Al-Fayed labelling the Welshman a ‘strange man’.
      Sackings at QPR, Stoke and Southampton then followed.
      Officially, he’s the most sacked out of the United legends.
      VERDICT: BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT AFTER WALES AND BLACKBURN JOBS
      Mark Hughes has been sacked four times – more than any other ex-Man Utd star
      PAUL INCE
      ‘THE GUVNOR’ has been out of a job since 2014, since leaving Blackpool, where he was once handed a five game ban for berating an official in the tunnel.
      In the lower leagues, Ince did a stellar jobs at Macclesfield Town in a player-manager role, before then getting Milton Keynes Dons promoted to League Two and winning the FA Trophy.
      In 2008, however, when Blackburn Rovers asked him to make the step up to the Premier League, Ince proved to be out of his depth.
      After three wins in 17 games, he was given the bullet.
      VERDICT: FLOP
      Paul Ince couldn’t hack it in the Premier League as a boss
      PAUL SCHOLES
      WITH one of the greatest football brains in the modern era, Scholes was surely going to make a decent coach?
      Maybe too soon to tell. He spent just 31 days at crisis club Oldham between February and March 2019, until walking away following a disagreement with the owners.
      “In the last week there was a couple of issues with a couple of players,” Scholes revealed in a chat with BT Sport in 2019.
      “Experienced pros that I felt didn’t deserve to be treated the way the club wanted to treat them.
      “I didn’t need the hassle of that. I really like the players, really respected them and would have done anything for them. But once I get told ‘don’t play him’, that’s when it is time for me to go…
      “That only happened once, but that was the end of it. There were subtle hints along the way, but that was the end of it.”
      VERDICT: TOO EARLY TO CALL
      Paul Scholes spent just 31 days at crisis club Oldham
      GORDON STRACHAN
      THE Scot spent five years at Coventry City, mostly doing his best to avoid relegation.
      Eventually, his luck would run out in 2001 when the club were demoted from the Premier League.
      He was sacked the following season after a poor start in the First Division.
      Within weeks, Strachan was back – this time in the Southampton hot seat. He resigned as Saints boss in 2004, after wanting to take a break from football
      At Celtic he was victorious – winning three league titles in a row. But in his fourth season, the Hoops lost out Rangers and he handed in his resignation in 2009.
      His time at Middlesbrough was forgettable. With the club languishing in 20th position, he commendably tore up his contract and refused compensation.
      For his last act, Strachan walked away from the Scotland job after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
      VERDICT: MIXED BAG
      On our shores, Gordon Strachan struggled at Coventry City and Middlesbrough
      WAYNE ROONEY
      Manchester United’s all-time top scorer, Rooney is the most recent former Red Devil star to try his hand at managing after being hired in 2020 by Derby County.
      But it’s been a tumultuous time for the club, who are in dire financial trouble.
      They narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of last season, but it looks highly unlikely they will be able to repeat that feat – after they were docked 21 points for financial irregularities and sit rock bottom of the Championship with four points and 22 games played.
      Hard to judge Rooney on this though, given his hands are tied.
      VERDICT: TOO EARLY TO TELL
      Wayne Rooney’s first foray into management at cash-strapped Derby can’t be judged
      LAURENT BLANC
      The exception to the rule, Laurent Blanc is one of the world’s leading managers and has been linked with the Old Trafford job.
      Currently in Qatar with Al-Rayyan, the France World Cup winner has won all his trophies in his homeland.
      He landed the title with Bordeaux in 2009, then won three successive championships with PSG, as well as two French Cups and three French league cups with the latter in just three years.
      The only blot on his copybook, perhaps, was his time as France boss, who he could only lead to a quarter-final of Euro 2012 before standing down.
      But, he’s never been sacked.
      VERDICT: HIT
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      Most lucrative football shirt sponsorships with Man Utd falling below Real Madrid after £235m TeamViewer deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have lost their place as the holders of the most-lucrative shirt sponsorship deal in world football.Back in February, the Red Devils announced global technology company TeamViewer will be their new shirt sponsor.
      Man Utd have slipped to second in the list of most lucrative shirt sponsors after joining forces with TeamViewer
      The two parties agreed to a huge five-year deal worth £235million.
      However, the bumper deal is worth £16m LESS per year than former partners Chevrolet.
      That means Man Utd have dropped below Real Madrid as the owners of the most-valuable shirt deal in the world.
      Previously, United raked in a whopping £61m per year from American car giants Chevrolet.
      Until this year, that fee was even higher – at £64m – with the figure dropping after United agreed to extend the deal until the end of 2021 with potential suitors scared off by the coronavirus pandemic.
      Unfortunately for the Old Trafford giants their deal came to an end at an awful time, with companies – and football in general – hit hard by Covid.
      United will therefore be thrilled to have agreed to a deal worth £47m per year with TeamViewer.
      The Red Devils may have dropped down the rankings, but not by far – now joint-second with Barcelona, whose deal with Rakuten is also worth £47m annually.

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      Paris Saint-Germain sit marginally behind them in fourth, with their contract with Accor valued at £43m per season.
      An incredible five of the next six clubs hail from the Premier League.
      Chelsea’s deal with Three sees them take home £40m per season – good for fifth on the list.
      Manchester City’s £39m-a-year contract with Etihad Airways sees them take the sixth spot.
      Bayern Munich come in seventh, with their partnership with T-Mobile worth £36m per season.
      Liverpool’s deal with Standard Chartered sees them edge out North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.
      The Reds take home £27m per year, more than the Gunners (Emirates, £26m) and Spurs (AIA, £25m).
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      Man Utd star Victor Lindelof fitted with heart monitor and still undergoing tests after worrying health scare

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      MANCHESTER UNITED defender Victor Lindelof has been fitted with a heart monitor after suffering chest pains during a game against Norwich.The 27-year-old had to be replaced after he dropped down in discomfort and had his hand on his chest.
      Victor Lindelof came off during the Norwich game after suffering chest pains
      Victor Lindelof’s wife Maja Nilsson has updated fans on her blog
      United medics rushed onto the pitch during the second half and helped the Swede leave the pitch.
      Now his wife, Maja Nilsson Lindelof, has revealed how the footballer is having his heart monitored in the aftermath.
      She wrote on her blog: “It was a scary match to watch and Victor was very upset afterwards.
      “He did a lot of tests and has a heart monitor on for two days to make sure everything is OK.
      “It was a long time before I got hold of someone on the team who updated me. 
      “Everything seems to be okay as luck would have it and we are waiting for answers to the last tests that will end tomorrow. 
      “So we just spent the day at home yesterday and rested.”
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      In a statement on Tuesday, United said: “Victor is currently undergoing a series of precautionary investigations. He has recovered well from the episode he experienced in the match against Norwich.
      “All indications are that this is not linked to any Covid outbreak within the club.”
      United interim manager Ralf Rangnick said after the match the Sweden defender also had a higher heart rate than normal, prompting the decision to replace him.
      He said: “He can’t remember how it happened but he had a collision with another player. After the game we checked him.”
      Keeper David de Gea said the incident sparked reminders of Christian Eriksen’s Euro 2020 collapse when the Dane suffered a cardiac arrest.
      DE GEA’S FEAR
      Eriksen was resuscitated on the pitch after collapsing during Denmark’s opening game against Finland and survived thanks to quick action by team-mates and medics.
      Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero was diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia after suffering chest pains when playing for Barcelona against Alaves.
      Aguero’s future in the game remains unclear and De Gea said: “We saw some players who are feeling a bit of problems with their breathing. We saw Eriksen and Aguero.
      “It is difficult to see your players acting like this and I hope he is fine. As soon I saw it was difficulty with breathing, it does not matter about the game — the main thing is to be safe.”
      United’s Premier League match away to Brentford, scheduled for Tuesday night, was postponed after a number of positive Covid-19 tests among players and staff led to the closure of their Carrington training complex on Monday.
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      Victor Lindelof suffers worrying heart scare as Man Utd defender taken off vs Norwich after suffering chest pains

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      VICTOR LINDELOF suffered a worrying heart scare as he was helped off in Manchester United’s win over Norwich.The defender dropped down in discomfort and had his hand on his chest when United medics rushed onto the pitch during the second half of United’s 1-0 victory at Carrow Road.
      Victor Lindelof was taken off in Manchester United’s win at Norwich after pointing to his chestCredit: AP
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      Lindelof, 27, complained of chest pains and a racing pulse after an innocuous collision.
      After a few minutes he was taken off the pitch and replaced by Eric Bailly.
      Keeper David de Gea said the incident sparked reminders of Christian Eriksen’s Euro 2020 collapse when the Dane suffered a cardiac arrest.
      United boss Ralf Rangnick revealed: “Victor had problems to breathe and his heart rate was higher than normal. He was a little shocked.
      “He can’t remember how it happened but he had a collision with another player. After the game we checked him.
      Rangnick added: “It seems everything is OK but we will have to see tomorrow. Hopefully he will be fit for Tuesday against Brentford.”
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      Eriksen was resuscitated on the pitch after collapsing during Denmark’s opening game against Finland and survived thanks to quick action by team-mates and medics.
      Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero was diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia after suffering chest pains when playing for Barcelona against Alaves.
      Aguero’s future in the game remains unclear and De Gea said: “We saw some players who are feeling a bit of problems with their breathing. We saw Eriksen and Aguero.
      “It is difficult to see your players acting like this and I hope he is fine. As soon I saw it was difficulty with breathing, it does not matter about the game — the main thing is to be safe.”
      Soon after Lindelof exited the game, Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, converted from the spot, which was the only goal separating the sides.
      It leaves caretaker boss Rangnick unbeaten in his three matches in charge since replacing sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      And it is three Premier League wins on the spin for United, who climbed to fifth, level on points with fourth-placed West Ham, who have a game in hand.
      Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner at NorwichCredit: Reuters
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      Cristiano Ronaldo misses sitter as he balloons cross over from six yards and hangs head in Man Utd’s clash with Norwich

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO provided one of the misses of the season at Carrow Road.Inexplicably, with the goal gaping, the Portuguese legend, 36, blazed over from just six yards to put the Premier League game against Norwich City to bed.
      Cristiano Ronaldo blazes over from six yards against NorwichCredit: Sky Sports
      Ronaldo looks aghast after his horror miss against NorwichCredit: AP
      The embarrassing miss came after some good work from Marcus Rashford on the left, who beat his man and crossed the ball in low.
      Ronaldo met it with his left foot, but skied it over the bar to the shock of his team mates in the 86th minute.
      Afterwards, the ex-Real Madrid star hung his head in shame following the horror moment.
      Moments earlier, Ronaldo did get his name on the scoresheet by scoring from the spot.
      The famous No7 was wrestled to the ground in the box by Canary Max Aarons.
      He dusted himself to coolly covert his penalty, sending Tim Krul the other way.
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      It was Ronaldo’s seventh goal of the campaign, although he wasn’t at his best.
      The goal was the difference between the two teams, with United edging past the Canaries in an unconvincing 1-0 win.
      However, they had David De Gea to thank who was awarded man-of-the-match for a string of good saves.
      It means the Red Devils move back up to fifth spot above rivals Arsenal with the victory.
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      Jadon Sancho must start proving he’s worth £73m as Man Utd haul him off and Norwich fans chant ‘what a waste of money’

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      JADON SANCHO had his evening cut short by Ralf Rangnick in the 67th minute.Maybe predictably, as he trudged off the pitch with Mason Greenwood his replacement, Norwich’s fans sang ‘what a waste of money.”
      Jadon Sancho was given another chance by Man Utd interim boss Ralf Rangnick and here tangles with Norwich defender Grant HanleyCredit: Getty
      Red Devils’ frontman Jadon Sancho rifles the ball across as Norwich’s Jacob Sorensen looks on but was later taken offCredit: Getty
      Yet right now, quite a few people would agree.
      Sancho should still prove to be one hell of a player both for Manchester United and England. Over the last few weeks, the signs have been promising.
      But for £73million, particularly against the worst defence in the Premier League, you would expect quite a bit more from the player who smashed all sorts of records for Dortmund.
      The fact this was only his seventh start for United in the Premier League tells you everything you need to know about a tricky start to life at Old Trafford.
      Sancho was certainly not terrible here at Carrow Road and not all the fans in the away end appeared to be particularly impressed with Rangnick’s decision.
      Marcus Rashford was lucky to remain on the pitch when Sancho became the first substitute of what was a tight game before Ronaldo’s penalty.
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      This game was set up perfectly for Sancho to deliver some proper damage. Unlike several of his team-mates, he was always looking for the ball, keen to deliver quick one-twos and was maybe just on a higher wavelength.
      Equally, he has the ability to make something happen out of nothing and he failed to do that against Norwich.
      Sancho created the best chance of the first half, just before half-time, when his cross was met by a looping header from Harry Maguire and Tim Krul did well to save.
      Yet Sancho, who often swapped flanks was still unable to make the most of some the gaps which appeared as the game became stretched., 
      We should remember that he is effectively a sort of overseas signing as he has never before played in the Premier League, so should be given until Christmas to adapt..
      He may have come through the ranks at Manchester City but he has very much been made in the Bundesliga.
      Sancho also needs to have proper lift-off in 2022 if he is to get back into the England squad.
      There is every chance he can do this as time is running out. There are just eight matches to go until the World Cup with two of them coming in March.
      But first of all, he needs to start looking like a £73m signing for United.
      Man Utd winger Jadon Sancho prepares to take on Norwich right-back Max AaronsCredit: Getty
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