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      Man Utd stars Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial suffer vile racist abuse on Instagram after defeat to Sheff United

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      MANCHESTER UNITED duo Anthony Martial and Axel Tuanzebe were targeted with sick racist abuse following their side’s defeat to Sheffield United.
      The players were attacked on their social media accounts with a number of users posting racist comments and symbols.

      Anthony Martial was the victim of sick racist abuse after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Sheffield UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Tuanzebe shared the post put out by Manchester United after he received sick racist abuse

      Martial, 25, played the full game as United slipped to a shock 2-1 home loss to the side at the bottom of the Premier League.
      Tuanzebe, 23, started his first game this season, and was substituted in the 82nd minute.
      He was also racially abused on Twitter.
      Manchester United released a statement on their club website condemning the racism.

      It read: “Everyone at Manchester United is disgusted by the racial abuse received by players via social media after last night’s game.
      “We utterly condemn it and it is encouraging to see other fans condemn this on social media also.
      “Manchester United has zero tolerance of any form of racism or discrimination and a long-standing commitment to campaigning against it through our All Red All Equal initiative.
      “Identifying these anonymous mindless idiots remains problematic. We urge social media platforms and regulatory authorities to strengthen measures to prevent this kind of behaviour.“

      Axel Tuanzebe was targeted by racists on TwitterCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The Red Devils also tweeted out a banner against racism following the disgusting incident.
      It was captioned: “We are #UnitedAgainstRacism. Then, now and always.”
      Tuanzebe has since shared the banner on his Instagram Stories.
      SunSport have contacted and Kick It Out for comment.
      United legend Rio Ferdinand has tweeted out his disgust and shared some of the comments aimed at the players.
      He wrote: “This is a disgrace.
      “These ignorant idiots need to be exposed so everyone can see them for what they are!”

      Fornmer United star Rio Ferdinand was fuming with the racism
      The vile abuse was also slammed by many United fans on Twitter.
      Aidan Walsh posted: “I honestly can’t believe people are racially abusing Axel Tuanzebe because of a bad game of football.
      “People are sick in the head, there’s no room for you in this sport or let alone in the world.”
      And another furious supporter wrote: “People who posted racist comments on Tuanzebe and Martial are vile, disgusting human beings who should be locked up.
      “You are not fans of this great club and I hope you guys rot in hell.”
      Rock-bottom Blades claimed just their second Premier League win of the campaign – and their first at Old Trafford for 48 years – thanks to goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke.
      The match-winning strike took an unlucky deflection off Tuanzebe before nestling in the back of the net.

      The result denied Ole’s men top spot, and the United boss fumed: “We are very disappointed. We didn’t create enough. The magic was missing.
      “We didn’t have the right ideas or solutions, and the second goal we conceded was so poor and so sloppy. There were three or four decisions that were completely out of character.
      “The boys have been terrific the last few months but when you don’t hit those levels you don’t get results.”
      Skipper Maguire – who equalised for United in the second half before Burke’s late winner – added: “It wasn’t good enough and we didn’t play to a level we expect from ourselves.
      “We gave them two goals, now it’s time to stand up and be counted because it’s easy when you are winning football matches.
      “When you lose it is about how quickly you bounce back.”

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      ‘Cursed’ Rio Ferdinand mocked after Man Utd icon’s ‘top of the league’ claim backfires after Sheffield United loss

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are pleading with Rio Ferdinand to ‘stop jinxing’ his old team’s title bid.
      Sheffield United inflicted a shock 2-1 defeat on the Red Devils on Wednesday night.

      Rio Ferdinand was teased for once again ‘jinxing’ Manchester UnitedCredit: PA:Press Association

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been knocked off top spotCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The result came after Ferdinand had shared a tweet showing his satisfaction at seeing United sit top of the table earlier in the week.
      Many fans have noticed the ex-defender’s tendency to display his joy at his former club’s success… just as their form crumbles.
      Ferdinand’s now-infamous ‘Ole’s at the wheel’ comment after the win over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2018-19 Champions League is often brought up, with the Norwegian still yet to win a trophy as United manager.
      And the 42-year-old tweeted a photograph of himself looking pensive on Tuesday evening, with the caption: “Is that the Premier League table there?”

      Later that night, Manchester City leapfrogged their neighbours with a crushing 5-0 win over West Brom.
      United then fluffed their lines as goals from Kean Bryan and Oli Burke secured a stunning win at Old Trafford for bottom club Sheffield United.
      Ferdinand’s followers were left chuckling and jokingly telling him to ‘delete his account’ after the defeat.
      Twitter user Kirsty wrote online: “Can you just tweet after the season ends?”

      Another follower tweeted: “I hate you man stop jinxing.”
      Alex added: “Jesus Rio just stop haha, save being cocky till May!”
      And one fan remarked: “Rio, whatever you’re about to say, don’t say it, don’t say anything, please, we will wheel you out in May to be as shameless as you want if we actually manage to win this thing, but until then just, don’t, y’know, don’t jinx it.”
      The Old Trafford legend tweeted that the result was ‘just a blip’ but was less kind towards his old side when analysing the game for BT Sport.
      He said: “They didn’t have that zip about them.
      “From minute one, really, there wasn’t that cut and thrust we’ve seen from United.

      “Credit Sheffield United, Chris Wilder set them up very well, but United didn’t ask the questions.
      “Bruno Fernandes, who they’ve relied on so heavily in recent weeks, months, didn’t get it going today. Paul Pogba the same.
      “If anybody was starting to get carried away at Old Trafford, with the position that they’re on, it was a reality check.
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      “I think recently Man Utd, in terms of reaction, have been brilliant but tonight it seemed to come crumbling down.
      “[Marcus] Rashford and [Anthony] Martial were invisible, didn’t get on the end of anything, didn’t create anything.
      “Last week Liverpool, tremendous performance. Bottom of the league Sheffield United. Dour, lifeless at times. The inconsistencies, they don’t win you the league.”
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      Incoming Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel predicted Edinson Cavani would be a success at Man Utd after PSG glory together

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      THOMAS TUCHEL’S imminent appointment at Chelsea will mean facing up to old PSG pal Edinson Cavani – a player he tipped for success at Manchester United.
      If the German is to launch a tilt at the Premier League title, overcoming Cavani’s Red Devils will be vital.

      Thomas Tuchel tipped Edinson Cavani to be a hit in EnglandCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Manchester United striker Cavani has notched five goals this seasonCredit: EPA

      The clubs are set to square off on February 28, by which time Tuchel will have had time to settle in at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea are set to announce the former Paris Saint-Germain coach’s arrival as Frank Lampard’s replacement.
      Tuchel spent two seasons with Cavani in the French capital, in which time the striker bagged 30 goals en route to two Ligue 1 titles.
      After being released by the French champions in the summer, he joined United and was tipped by his old boss to be a success.

      The coach said in October: “[United] have got a great personality.
      “With many of the biggest players of the game, it’s the same with Edi. Very polite, almost a bit shy. Hard, hard worker.

      “He will be there in every training [session], first minute until last minute.
      “Every game from first second until last second, you can totally rely on him.

      “He’s living for goals, living for scoring.
      “When he scores, when he has the confidence, he’s one of the [best] number nines in world football.

      “Hopefully he will show [that], he can start to convince all of you. I have no doubt about that.”
      Cavani featured less frequently in his final year under Tuchel and is only now nailing down a consistent starting spot at Old Trafford.
      In 18 appearances, most of which have been as a substitute, he has scored five goals.
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      Man Utd signed Lindelof over Van Dijk in 2017, reveals Liverpool star’s former Southampton team-mate Charlie Austin

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      CHARLIE AUSTIN has revealed how Manchester United turned down Virgil van Dijk – to sign Victor Lindelof.
      While the Swede has been a decent acquisition for the Red Devils, there is no doubting the incredible impact Van Dijk has had at Anfield.

      Virgil van Dijk has enjoyed huge success since moving to LiverpoolCredit: Reuters

      Victor Lindelof was supposedly the man signed instead of the Dutch starCredit: Getty – Pool

      But it perhaps could have been different with former Southampton striker Austin revealing a chat he had with Van Dijk when the defender starred for the Saints.
      He told talkSPORT: “I remember at the back end of his Southampton career we were on the bench together at Chelsea away.
      “I asked him, ‘Come on Virg, what’s going on? Surely Man United must have been in for you?’.
      “He told me, ‘You know what, Chaz, in the summer it was between me and Lindelof, and they signed Lindelof’.

      “I was like, ‘You are joking?’.
      “I don’t know if anyone knows that. I couldn’t believe it, I was gobsmacked.
      “There was talk in the summer that he was going to go there, but they’ve gone and taken Lindelof instead.”
      Lindelof signed for United at an initial cost of £31million while Liverpool signed Van Dijk six months later for £75m.

      The Reds broke the world record fee for a defender in that deal, which was then pushed up by Harry Maguire’s £80m switch to Old Trafford in 2019.
      Speculation was rife around the Dutchman’s future for several months before he left St Mary’s.
      And Austin, who believes that Van Dijk always had his ‘heart set’ on Liverpool, detailed the confusion it caused at Southampton.
      The QPR striker continued: “At the time, the manager, Mauricio Pellegrino, got everybody on the pitch in pre-season, including Virg.
      “And he told everyone, ‘Look lads, Virgil wants to go, the club are not allowing him to go, so he’s not going to play. He’s not going to train with us’.
      “I remember Virg was gobsmacked because there was no heads up from the manager, nothing, he just said, ‘You’re going to train over there with the fitness coach and physio’.
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      Charlie Austin spent two years with Van Dijk at SouthamptonCredit: Getty – Contributor

      “Ultimately he didn’t move in the summer, two days later the transfer window had shut and Virg was started again on the Saturday.
      “He apologised to the lads but we were all like, ‘Virg, we understand, you’re linked with Man United and Liverpool and you wanted to go, that’s fine by us’.
      “We were just happy he was still there because of the quality he brought to the team.”
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      Jesse Lingard set to join West Ham on loan after Man Utd boss Solskjaer gives green light to transfer

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      WEST HAM are set to complete the signing of Jesse Lingard after Manchester United agreed to loan out the midfielder.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held talks with the 28-year-old last week amid another spell out the side.

      Jesse Lingard has been offered loan moves by a number of clubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Lingard has only appeared three times this season, all in cup competitions, and has managed just one league goal in over two years.
      Therefore the chance to get much-needed gametime under old boss David Moyes is seen as appealing to the United academy product.
      West Ham are hoping to turn their good form of late into a serious push for European qualification.
      But attacking reinforcements are needed after the departures of Sebastian Haller and Robert Snodgrass.

      Bournemouth forward Joshua King is another player targeted by the London club.
      Solskjaer admitted on the weekend that he would have been ‘happy’ to keep Lingard in his squad ahead of a hectic second half of the season.

      Several success stories have come from January transfers
      But, with Sheffield United and West Brom also keen, a loan move has been green lit by the Red Devils.
      Last month, United triggered a one-year extension option on his contract, which now expires in the summer of 2022.

      Lingard was not involved in United’s weekend win over Liverpool and Solskjaer discussed his options after the game.
      The manager said: “Jesse trained this morning, he wasn’t in the squad.
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      “So, of course, he wants to play football, we will have to see and I will sit down with Jesse and make a decision on what we’re going to do.
      “So far, he’s been the ultimate professional, trained well with a small group this morning that were not in squad.
      “I will sit down and see if anything comes up. I’m very happy to have him around us as I know he could have played today and done well.”
      West Ham have a maximum two domestic loan signings in their first-team – Said Benrahma and Craig Dawson – with the Brentford winger nearing a £20million permanent move.
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      Man Utd player ratings: Rashford dazzles with goal and stunning assist as Van de Beek flops again against Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER UNITED sauntered into the FA Cup fifth-round after toppling Liverpool in a five-goal thriller at Old Trafford.
      Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood assisted each other as Mo Salah bagged a double in an entertaining clash.

      Bruno Fernandes scored the winner with a free-kick after coming on as a subCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Marcus Rashford scores the Red Devils’ second goalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Mason Greenwood celebrates scoring to bring Manchester United level at 1-1Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      But Bruno Fernandes climbed off the bench for a disappointing Donny van de Beek to smash home the winner with a perfect free-kick.
      SunSport’s Josh Graham hands out his ratings for the Red Devils.
      Dean Henderson – 7/10
      Did brilliantly to divert a very dangerous ball from Trent Alexander-Arnold to safety early in the piece.
      Not much he could do to stop Salah’s delightful dink flying over him for the opener but might have done more when he was nutmegged by the Egyptian King later on.

      Made a number of smart stops as Liverpool took the ascendancy.

      Mo Salah dinked over Dean Henderson to break the deadlock in the FA Cup tieCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6
      Quiet first-half but will be disappointed he allowed Andy Robertson to get in behind him and send a dangerous ball into the box at the back end of the first 45.
      Went about his business after the break without too much alarm – handling the arrival of Sadio Mane from Jurgen Klopp’s bench.
      Victor Lindelof – 4
      The Swede was caught in no man’s land as Roberto Firmino’s gorgeous ball cut through the heart of United’s defence and Mo Salah chipped in.

      Lost out in an aerial battle with Firmino in the second-half but was let off the hook as James Milner blazed over.
      Harry Maguire – 5
      Maguire was clattered early on by James Milner when looking to impose himself driving the ball forward.
      And he should have done more to impose himself and prevent the ball rolling across the box for Salah’s second.
      Luke Shaw – 7
      Shaw was hugely impressive for United in the first-half as he continued his rich vein of form.
      A mix of superb defending and pin-point set-piece delivery saw him catch the eye in the first 45 minutes.
      After the break, he seemed to struggle more with Salah’s rampaging runs in from the right.
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      Luke Shaw impressed in both defence and attack in the first-halfCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Paul Pogba – 7
      A slow start to the game and should have done better with a free header from Shaw’s corner in the 35th minute.
      Happy to do the important dirty work as his team-mates grabbed the goal involvements – one surging run down the right gave a timely reminder of what he can do going forward.
      Scott McTominay – 5
      Struggled to get into the match early on and was too slow to close down Liverpool’s attack before Salah’s opener.
      Not his best display in the red shirt.
      Mason Greenwood – 8

      Greenwood equalised for United with a sublime finish at Old TraffordCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Showed his threat with plenty of marauding runs down the right and after receiving a sensational pass from Marcus Rashford, cushioned the ball with his chest and finished expertly with his right peg to level the game at 1-1.
      He returned the favour for Rashford immediately in the second-half -sending his team-mate rushing onto goal for United’s second.
      Donny van de Beek – 4
      Showed his rustiness and lack of confidence by refusing to take on the Liverpool defence when set free by Scott McTominay in the first-half.
      He then tamely collapsed over Alisson’s leg with a loud shriek after misplacing his ball across the box, having been found expertly by Rashford.
      Solskjaer put him out of his misery after 65 minutes by bringing on Bruno Fernandes… who duly bagged a sensational free-kick.
      Marcus Rashford – 9

      Rashford dazzled for United as they trumped rivals LiverpoolCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      A clash of heads with Thiago seemed to spark the nation’s sweetheart into life as he sprayed an unreal pass into his England team-mate Mason Greenwood’s path for the equaliser.
      A constant thorn in Liverpool’s right-hand side, Rashford’s pace and guile was often far too much to handle.
      Greenwood turned provider immediately after the break and this time Rashford nonchalantly caressed the ball past Alisson.
      Worryingly went straight down the tunnel with a knee complaint late on.
      Edinson Cavani – 5
      Provided one moment of magic for the highlight reel when he back-heeled the ball gorgeously into Greenwood.
      But was mostly ineffective and unforgivably gave the ball away in the build-up to Salah’s second goal.
      Redeemed himself somewhat by winning the free-kick that Fernandes dispatched and almost completed the turnaround when he headed against the post.
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      Bruno Fernandes (on for Van de Beek, 66) – 8
      Almost lobbed Alisson with a mis-hit cross after coming off the bench before firing a sensational free-kick into the bottom corner.
      Fred (on for Greenwood, 66) – 5
      Anthony Martial (on for Rashford, 86) – N/A
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      Man Utd ‘to make Jesse Lingard transfer decision after Liverpool FA Cup clash with Newcastle and West Brom keen’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly decide on Jesse Lingard’s future after the FA Cup clash against Liverpool.
      The midfielder has failed to make a single appearance in the Premier League for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side this season.

      Jesse Lingard could be leaving Manchester United on loanCredit: AFP or licensors

      He has kicked a ball in three games this season, two in the EFL Cup and the other in the 1-0 FA Cup win against Watford.
      Now, according to the Mail On Sunday, Solskjaer will decide on Lingard’s future after the Liverpool game.
      Newcastle, West Brom and Sheffield United are all keen on signing the 28-year-old on a loan deal.
      And London clubs Tottenham and West Ham could even make a move for the out-of-favour star.

      But Solskjaer is still weighing up whether he can afford to let Lingard leave as the fixtures build up.
      United are firmly in title contention, are in the Europa League and if they beat Liverpool will go on in the FA Cup.
      Solskjaer allowed Timothy Fosu-Mensah to join Bayer Leverkusen last week and suggested others could follow, with speculation continuing over the likes of Juan Mata as well as Lingard.
      Asked if the latter would still be at Old Trafford come the end of January, he said: “Well, I don’t want to go into individuals but we can probably allow maybe one or two more to go out.

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will decide on Lingard’s future next weekCredit: PA:Press Association

      “But then one of the strengths we have is that we have had a fit and deep squad. Strength in depth.
      “So, we don’t want to give our advantage away by easing off on our players. I can’t give you a better answer than that.”
      Lingard has been capped 24 times for England but has not received a call-up since 2019.
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      Bruno Fernandes pinpoints the moment he knew Man Utd would turn their season around and challenge for Prem glory

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      BRUNO FERNANDES can trace Manchester United’s transformation back to a downbeat dressing room at Leicester on Boxing Day.
      The playmaker says the frustrated reaction of his team-mates after conceding a late equaliser gave him a strong sense of satisfaction.

      Bruno Fernandes has revealed one moment that renewed his faith in a title tiltCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      A late Leicester goal sparked a furious reaction in Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The Portuguese, 26, believes that summed up a changing mentality that means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are ready to step up their bid for silverware — starting with Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Liverpool.
      Fernandes said: “After the Leicester game when we drew in the last minute, I was really happy to see the frustration on the team when I got to the dressing room.
      “It was the first time I saw a real frustration after drawing a game.
      “I think we have to build on this and more and more be prepared, when we lose one game, to keep going on the same level.”

      It is a measure of the club’s turnaround in Fernandes’ first year at United that they face Jurgen Klopp’s reigning champions as Premier League leaders.
      The midfielder, though, insists there is still room for improvement.
      We have to be a little bit more of a team and not expect all the time that someone makes something exceptional.

      We have to be a little bit more of a team and not expect all the time that someone makes something exceptional.
      Bruno Fernandes

      The former Sporting Lisbon star said: “When I arrived I could see that the team was growing up.

      “Game by game, we started to do better and better. Now, almost one year after I arrived, I think we still have problems.
      “You can see we concede a lot of goals in the beginning of games.
      “We have to be a little bit more of a team and not expect all the time that someone makes something exceptional.”
      Speaking to BBC Sport, he added: “We are here to win trophies. We have chances in all of them and have to fight for all of them.
      “The mentality has to be winning all them.”
      United had the better of last Sunday’s scoreless league draw at Anfield.
      But Fernandes warned United cannot underestimate Klopp’s stuttering side, and admits he has sympathy for misfiring forwards Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
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      Fernandes is preparing to do battle with Liverpool in the FA CupCredit: AP:Associated Press
      He told United’s official website: “When players don’t score, everyone talks about that.
      “I feel that on me because I know the standard is high, because I arrived and I scored a lot of goals and make a lot of assists so everyone is wanting goals and assists from me.
      “It is the same — everyone expects goals from Salah, from Firmino and from Mane.
      “They are not scoring in the last few games and it starts feeling like, ‘Oh, they are not playing well’.
      “I think it is a moment. We don’t have to look at that moment because big teams and big players can show in every moment.”
      Amad Diallo could get his first chance to show why he is tipped as a future superstar against Liverpool.
      The Ivory Coast teen, who cost £37million from Serie A side Atalanta, has only been at Old Trafford for a fortnight, yet is already impressing coaches.
      Now Diallo, 18, may feature in the fourth-round tie.

      Solskjaer said: “He’s been training a lot and might be involved, I’ve not decided yet.”
      One man sure to play a part is Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, who is frustrated at only six starts since a £35m move from Ajax.
      Solskjaer added: “I wouldn’t say Donny is happy, of course he wants to play more.
      “When we have players doing well in his position, it’s not like we just want to give him games for the sake of it.
      “He is a quietly confident guy who is just waiting for his opportunity.”
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