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      Man Utd ratings: Fred, Antony and Casemiro bring silky samba shine to win against Spurs with Bruno Fernandes on song too

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      MANCHESTER UNITED cruised to a 2-0 win against Tottenham tonight.And they had the boys from Brazil to thank for an excellent performance at Old Trafford.
      Fred led the way as Man Utd got the better of Spurs at Old TraffordCredit: EPA
      Erik ten Hag got the better of Antonio Conte in Wednesday’s crunch battle.
      And it was a trio of samba stars who particularly caught the eye.
      But who else had a great game for United? And did anyone have a match to forget?
      Here, SunSport’s Anthony Chapman delivers his Man Utd player ratings…
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      DAVID DE GEA – 7
      Had surprisingly little to do despite coming up against supposedly the best strike duo in the league, but saved well against Kane at point-blank.
      Stood up for his team-mates when Spurs went rough at set-pieces and showed plenty of desire to drive United forward.
      DIOGO DALOT – 8
      Has nailed down that right-hand side in United’s team now.
      Confident going forward and always wanted the ball, will be hoping to add a bit more final quality to his game next.
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      RAPHAEL VARANE – 8
      Beginning to show glimpses of his former Real Madrid qualities.
      Organised United’s back line well and made sure there were no gaps for any Spurs forwards to slip through.
      LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 8
      Rewriting the rule book for what it takes to be a top Premier League centre-back.
      Kept Kane and Son quiet with some tidy interceptions and was key at helping United build up quickly.
      LUKE SHAW – 8
      Solid and determined, he looks to have turned a corner after stalling earlier this term.
      Loved to venture forward but was also focused on locking down at the back.
      Casemiro dominated the midfield battle in United’s 2-0 winCredit: Getty
      CASEMIRO – 8
      Starting to look at home in the heart of Ten Hag’s team.
      Proved he wasn’t shy of shooting with an outrageous long-range effort and brought a calm presence in the battle against Spurs’ three sitters.
      FRED – 9
      A real devil in midfield, he was one of United’s standout players on the night.
      The Brazilian was excellent in all departments and was rewarded for his efforts with the opener at Old Trafford.
      Antony and Bruno Fernandes also played key roles in the victoryCredit: Getty
      ANTONY – 8
      Quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with.
      His silky footwork left Spurs in a spin and the Brazilian is well on his way to becoming a firm fan favourite.
      BRUNO FERNANDES – 9
      Stepped up for the big occasion to silence his critics.
      Ran his socks off for the team but also reminded people he really does have a wand of a right foot too as he fired in United’s second goal.
      JADON SANCHO – 8
      Another confident game from the England World Cup hopeful.
      Gareth Southgate won’t be able to ignore him much longer if he continues to combine defensive duties with a real passion for driving into the box.
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      MARCUS RASHFORD – 7
      Slightly subdued performance by his standards but was still lively.
      Gave Spurs something to think about a few times and used speed to spread the back five.
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      Diogo Dalot emerges as Barcelona’s top transfer priority as ‘Man Utd defender keeps door open for exit’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Diogo Dalot is among Barcelona’s transfer priorities with the defender open for a move, reports suggest.Dalot, 23, has been established as a starter under United manager Erik ten Hag as he has overtaken out-of-favour Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the pecking order.
      Manchester United ace Diogo Dalot has been linked with a move to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      The right-back’s contract runs out in June but the Red Devils have the option to extend for another year.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca continue to keep tabs on the Portugal international as Xavi’s top priority is to reinforce his defence.
      But United could be open to letting the full-back leave in January as that would help them avoid losing him for free in the summer.
      Dalot is open to staying at Old Trafford for another year but is also keen on a move to Catalonia.
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      And if the Portuguese ace signs a new deal then that could see him leaving for a reasonable price in the summer.
      It has been previously reported that Barcelona have sent scouts to watch the player in action and already contacted his agent ahead of the January market.
      But the Blaugrana are not the only ones keeping tabs on the ex-Porto star.
      Juventus are also watching his progress with “great attention” as Juan Cuadrado and Alex Sandro’s deals run out in June.
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      Roma boss Jose Mourinho is also keen on a reunion after brining the Barcelona target over to United in 2018.
      The Giallorossi have also held talks with Dalot’s representative ahead of the January transfer window. More

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      Meet Kobbie Mainoo, 17, who won the FA Cup Youth Cup last season and was named on the bench against Newcastle

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      WHEN stadium announcer Alan Keegan read out the stars on the Man Utd sub’s bench against Newcastle, there was one name that stood out… Kobbie Mainoo.Behind the scenes at Carrington there is a growing belief the talented 17-year-old could be the heartbeat of the club’s midfield for years to come.
      Kobbie Mainoo celebrates wining the FA Youth Cup with Man Utd’s U18’sCredit: Getty
      Mainoo was named on the bench for Utd’s game against NewcastleCredit: Getty
      The Stockport-born youngster was a key member of last season’s successful FA Youth Cup-winning side, and was rewarded with his first professional contract back in May.
      While this season he has continued to progress for the Red Devils – starring against Brighton for the U21’s and following that up with an impressive display against League Two Carlisle in the EFL Trophy.
      Notably, Erik ten Hag has been impressed and has integrated the teenager into first team training sessions.
      A first team debut is surely around the corner…
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      Been with the club since nine
      Mainoo began his football at grassroots level with Cheadle & Gatley junior football club.
      He was scouted by United aged nine, and worked his way through the youth ranks to establish himself as one of United’s biggest prospects.
      In preseason, United fans caught a glimpse of the playmaker in action against Altrincham.
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      BBC Manchester commentator Jonny Crowther called him a “different class”.
      Earlier this month, Mainoo scored twice in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Brighton for the U21 team.
      While back in August, he had fans purring during a mercurial display against Carlisle in the EFL Trophy.
      His vision, anticipation and tackling ability certainly caught the eye.
      One fan wrote: “I can watch 17-yr-old Kobbie Mainoo’s compilations all day. Manchester United have a player on their hands,” while another said: “Investing in Kobbie Mainoo stocks now.”
      A third said: “I watched Kobbie Mainoo vs Carlisle United yesterday. Ten Haag has to include him in the first team. This is not a joke.
      “He’s a baller. All he needs is the physical strength and forget Frenkie De Jong. He can do the job simple.”
      This season, Mainoo has thrived for the U21’sCredit: Getty

      Ten Hag has listened
      The furore around Mainoo has seen ten Hag, known for giving youth a chance at Ajax, take a closer look at the player himself.
      Already he is training with the first team, as reward for his rapid progression
      He was first named in a United squad against Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
      Then, he appeared on the bench against in their recent Premier League match against Newcastle.
      As ten Hag explained, Mainoo wasn’t there to just make up the numbers.
      At just 17, midfielder Mainoo has been raved about by United fansCredit: Getty
      With first team opportunities in the offing, Mainoo should get used to wearing a club suit in the futureCredit: Getty
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      The Dutch coach told the club’s official website: “It’s not experience it’s about, they [young players] have to deliver.
      “You are here to contribute to the team, to the team’s success, and that is why is here.”
      And here to stay, should he get his opportunity to shine under the lights the Theatre of Dreams. More

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      Michael Carrick set to be appointed Middlesbrough manager as Man Utd legend ‘changes mind after fresh talks’

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      MICHAEL CARRICK is back in line to become Middlesbrough’s new manager.The ex-Manchester United midfielder appeared to rule himself out after talks stalled last week.
      Talks are back on for Michael Carrick to take charge at MiddlesbroughCredit: Getty
      But he remained owner Steve Gibson’s No 1 choice to replace Chris Wilder.
      And fresh discussions have taken place over the last 24 hours.
      Carrick, 41, is desperate to land a first job in frontline management.
      And he could be in charge of Boro against Huddersfield on Saturday.
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      The Geordie was caretaker manager at Man United following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking.
      He then took a break from the game after Ralf Rangnick’s appointment.
      United legend Carrick played 464 times for the club after a move from Spurs in 2006.
      He won five titles and the 2008 Champions League to become a fan favourite.
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      And Carrick showed he’s still a supporter at heart as he joined fans in the away end at Everton earlier this month.
      Meanwhile, Boro face Wigan tomorrow but interim Leo Percovich looks set to take charge against the Latics.
      The Teessiders moved back into the bottom three of the Championship after losing 2-1 to Blackburn on Saturday. More

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      Five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo comes 20th in Ballon d’Or rankings – the Man Utd star’s WORST EVER finish

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has suffered his worst ever Ballon d’Or ranking.That’s by finishing in 20th place at this year’s prestigious ceremony.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has come 20th at this year’s Ballon d’Or – his worst ranking to dateCredit: Getty
      Five-time winner Ronaldo’s previous worst finish was sixth place last yearCredit: AFP
      Ronaldo is a five-time winner of the top individual award, first winning it in 2008 with United.
      He scooped the prize a further four times at Real Madrid in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017.
      Last year saw Ronnie finish sixth, which at the time was his lowest position ever.
      But he has plummeted new depths after a questionable start to the season.
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      Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle was just Ronaldo’s second Premier League start under Erik ten Hag.
      He only has one league goal this term – and just two in all competitions.
      Ronnie’s form comes after a tempestuous summer during which he tried forcing an exit from Old Trafford.
      But despite being linked with Chelsea and Bayern Munich, there were no takers for the seven-time domestic league winner and five-time Champions League winner.
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      A list of the previous Ballon d’Or winners
      As for this year’s ceremony, reports claim Karim Benzema will be crowned the Ballon d’Or winner after a stunning year.
      He scored 27 league goals to fire Real Madrid to last season’s title.
      And Benzema also netted 15 times in Europe as Real made it a double with glory in the Champions League.
      It means it will be just the second time a player other than Ronaldo or Lionel Messi has won the award since 2007, with Luka Modric landing the prize in 2018. More

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      Ruthless Erik ten Hag demands 100% from Man Utd players or they face rotting on the bench, reveals Luke Shaw

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      LUKE SHAW has revealed that Manchester United’s players were allowed to swing the lead until ruthless Erik ten Hag came along.And he points to himself as an example of someone who suffered the consequences of failing to maintain the standards demanded by the Dutchman.
      Ruthless Erik ten Hag has bought discipline to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Luke Shaw has hailed his new boss for changing the mood at CarringtonCredit: Getty
      In a direct dig at previous United bosses Ralf Rangnick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, he declares that even when standards dropped on the pitch or in training, under-performing stars were still allowed to keep their places.
      But England left-back Shaw stresses not now with Ten Hag around, saying: “The good thing with this manager, this gaffer, is that if you’re not playing well then you won’t play.
      “In the past that’s not been the case. But the good thing about this manager is that he’s keeping everyone on their toes.
      “He makes sure that everyone is 100% every day. If you’re not at it then you won’t play. That’s a positive thing.”
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      Last season was Manchester United’s worst of the Premier League era.
      They slumped from second in the previous campaign to sixth, winning only 16 games, scoring just 57 goals and finishing on a record low of 58 points.
      But since he replaced Rangnick this summer, Ten Hag has shown the squad that any big name will fall if they don’t produce.
      Only on Sunday he dumped Marcus Rashford to the bench after he failed to score in his previous two games.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo started just his second Prem game of the season in the scoreless draw with Newcastle United – but was hauled off in favour of Rashford in the second half.
      He may now find himself back with the subs again when Tottenham visit Old Trafford tomorrow, having shown how unhappy he was to be replaced against Toon by shaking his head repeatedly as he trudged off.
      Skipper Harry Maguire was unceremoniously ditched after the 4  0 humiliation at Brentford in the second game of the season.
      He is now nearing fitness after pulling a hamstring in England’s 3 – 3 draw with Germany on September 26, but faces a fight to break up the central defensive partnership of Raphael Varane and £58M summer signing Lisandro Martinez.
      Jadon Sancho, Fred and Scott McTominay have also had the tap on the shoulder from Ten Hag – just like Shaw did with Maguire after the Brentford debacle.
      He missed four Prem games in a row and over the next 50 days was given just 20 Europa League minutes against Sheriff having been replaced by understudy Tyrell Malacia.
      He only took over from the £15M signing from Feyenoord at half time in the 6-3 derby mauling by Manchester City at the start of this month.
      SHAW THING
      But he doesn’t blame Ten Hag for dropping him, admitting: “To be honest I didn’t really need him to say anything to me.
      “I knew. I knew the first two games were nowhere near good enough.
      “I completely understood that it was my time to come out of the team.
      “The results were bad, my performances were not good enough.
      “I just had to keep training hard every day in training so the manager could see I was training hard.
      “I was just waiting for my opportunity and had to bide my time because the team were doing well and we were winning. You can’t moan.”
      LUKE WANTS MORE
      Shaw, in his eighth year at United after arriving for £30M for Southampton, stresses  “I think I’m at that age that it’s about time I start being more consistent.
      “Over the years I’ve had a lot of ups and down.
      “For me that’s not good enough and not what I want to be achieving.
      “It’s all about consistency and I just need to keep training hard, keep the focus and give everything I can for the team.“              
      Shaw suggests that one player who doesn’t have to worry about Ten Hag’s axe right now is diminutive central defender Martinez.
      That spells more bad news for Maguire, with Shaw saying he has been “unbelievable” since his £58M entrance from Ajax this summer.
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      He adds:  “You can see everyone loves him. The fans love him. His left foot is unbelievable.
      “His aggression, his passion, we need him in that backline. He brings that every game. I am really pleased to have him in the team.” More

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      Fuming Cristiano Ronaldo shakes head and mutters under breath after being hauled off in Man Utd clash with Newcastle

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO cut a frustrated figure as he was subbed off during Manchester United’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle.The Red Devils icon, 37, started Sunday’s Premier League stalemate at Old Trafford.
      Cristiano Ronaldo was far from happy when he was subbed off against NewcastleCredit: Getty
      The Man Utd star shook his head and muttered under his breath during the 0-0 drawCredit: Getty
      But Ronaldo barely had a sniff throughout the tight encounter – bar a 48th minute strike correctly ruled out for offside.
      And Erik ten Hag decided enough was enough when he replaced the striker with Marcus Rashford in the 70th minute.
      United fans saluted their iconic forward when his famous No7 flashed up on the board.
      However, Ronnie was less than enthused when he realised he was being summoned.
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      The hitman first lent forward in an exaggerated fashion as Rashford waited patiently on the touchline.
      Ronaldo then started shaking his head as he made his way off the field.
      And the five-time Ballon d’Or winner could also be seen muttering under his breath before giving Rashford a half-hearted high-five.
      It was just Ronaldo’s second start in the Premier League this season.
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      Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure as he watched the rest of the game from the benchCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo’s reaction could raise further questions over his future at UnitedCredit: Alamy
      And his clear disgruntlement could raise further questions over his long-term future under Ten Hag.
      However, replacement Rashford fared little better as United failed to find a way past Newcastle.
      Brazilian midfielder Fred was gifted a golden opportunity to win it late on.
      But despite having just one defender on the line to beat, he managed to send his effort wide.
      Newcastle will also feel they could have grabbed all three points after ace Joelinton hit the post TWICE.
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      The result leaves United in fifth place on 16 points.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle are just one point and one place behind, having played one game more. More

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      Furious Man Utd fans lash out after club demands they prove they were at games to renew season ticket due to IT blunder

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      FURIOUS Manchester United fans have lashed out at the club yet again.That’s after being told to PROVE they went to games in order to renew their season tickets.
      Man Utd are demanding some fans prove they were at games after an IT glitch didn’t scan ticketsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The Mail claims United have introduced tougher rules for renewals next season.
      Fans must have their tickets scanned at a minimum of 10 league home games.
      But an IT glitch did NOT register some attendees at the Old Trafford matches against Brighton, Arsenal and Liverpool.
      And United have now emailed affected fans telling them the games will not count towards the renewal requirements – unless they can PROVE they were there.
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      Supporters are being asked to provide various bits of information including photo IDs, a description of the steward they interacted with… and even the clothes they were wearing.
      The Manchester United Supporters Trust have caught wind of the bizarre email.
      And they have raised the issue with the club as affected fans look for a speedy resolution.
      Supporters are already annoyed after United had 600 tickets REMOVED by police for this month’s trip to Chelsea.
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      United have begged fans to give up their tickets after concerns from the Met about policing the late kick-off.
      But if there aren’t enough sent back, United will remove them at random through a lottery-style ballot.
      A MUST statement said: “We are consulting lawyers about a potential class action for interference with contract and also a judicial review for what looks like an irrational decision.”
      Committee member Oli Winton added: “This sets a horrific precedent for all events, let alone football matches.
      “Police should police a match and not the crowd size.
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      “The Met were fine with a 60,000 crowd including 3,000 away fans at Tottenham vs Newcastle at the same time on the same day, as that was the original Sky Sports fixtures, so what is the difference here?
      “The FA Cup final is also scheduled for 5.30pm.” More