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      Man Utd fans convinced club has dig at Angel Di Maria with ‘big player’ jibe in cheeky Instagram post after PSG win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans enjoyed the club’s Instagram post that appeared to be a cheeky jibe against Angel Di Maria.
      The Paris Saint-Germain winger has put together a fantastic career in the game – bar a woeful season at Old Trafford.

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      It was not Angel Di Maria’s night against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      With Di Maria and the Red Devils certainly not on each other’s Christmas card list, Tuesday’s 2-1 win was extra sweet for the Premier League club.
      And an Instagram post picturing David De Gea making a save from Di Maria was taken by many to be a dig against the ex-Red.
      The club’s caption read: “Big players step up in the big moments.”

      Di Maria, 32, has bagged goals and assists left, right and centre for PSG, after a £44million switch in 2015.

      That came after a terrible season at United, who paid Real Madrid almost £60m for his signature.
      After a promising start in Manchester, it could not be said that Di Maria turned up in the big moments and he scored just four times in 33 appearances.
      Likewise, he failed to produce any magic as PSG were beaten at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night.
      At seeing the club’s Instagram post, many were convinced it was a sly dig at the Argentine.

      One fan wrote: “I see what you did there admin.”
      While Seb commented: “Beef.”
      Joe replied: “UNITED WITH THE DISS INJECT IT.”
      And another United supporter remarked: “Don’t mess with Manchester United.”

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      There is no love lost between Di Maria and his old clubCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Bruno Fernandes looks a natural leader as he passes Man Utd captaincy test with flying colours in Maguire’s absence

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      BRUNO FERNANDES looked surprised when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer announced he would captain Manchester United in Paris.
      Yet it would not be a shock to see the Portuguese take the Red Devils armband on a more permanent basis going forward.

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      Bruno Fernandes, as he has done since he joined United, stepped up once again when it matteredCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Leadership is something that comes naturally to the £67million midfielder – even though he is only 26.
      Back in February 2019, he took over as skipper of Sporting Lisbon from ex-United winger Nani and kept it for the final year of his stay.
      And he showed in the French capital he could take on the responsibility – either for good or at least for the foreseeable future while Harry Maguire focuses on clearing his name.

      The England defender – who was absent on Tuesday night due to a hamstring injury – has looked like a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders this season.

      The £80 million man has a Greek jail sentence hanging over his head and knows if that is not overturned then the United captaincy is not all he would lose.
      His horror show against Tottenham and then that red card for the Three Lions against Denmark were proof how hard he is finding it at the moment.
      At least Solskjaer knows he has the ideal man to stand in if he does need to take Maguire out of the spotlight at any stage.
      To think that not long ago Paul Pogba had hopes of taking over as skipper at United – the record signing is not even getting in the starting line-up right now.

      Fernandes has been a talisman ever since he first set foot in Old Trafford at the end of January.
      His influence has been clear right from the off and he has not been afraid to tell team-mates when they need a word in their ear.
      He also has high standards and despite a quiet start to the season, he has started to look much more like his old self in the last two games.
      And his unflappable temperament was evident here too.

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      Bruno Fernandes has become irreplaceable for UnitedCredit: EPA
      It would have been easy for him to pass on the responsibility after seeing Keylor Navas save his penalty – on the back of his miss at Newcastle on Saturday.
      But he was ice cool when the ref ordered it to be retaken – scoring for the 11th time from 12 spot-kicks.
      It is that sort of character that makes him an obvious choice as a future United captain. The only question is when.

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      Man Utd star Martial has first shot on target this season… but it’s an OWN GOAL after he heads in with eyes closed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Anthony Martial had his eyes CLOSED when he headed into his own goal.
      That saw PSG equalise after the Frenchman had earlier won his side a penalty that Bruno Fernandes scored from – at the second attempt.

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      Anthony Martial closed his eyes to try and head the ball clear – but it went into his own goalCredit: BT Sport

      Martial’s only shot on target this season has gone in. Ice cold🥶🥶
      — Matt (@MattMUFC__) October 20, 2020

      United went on to win 2-1 after another brilliant late goal by Marcus Rashford.
      But the result looked in major doubt when, on 55 minutes, Neymar swung in a corner and Martial rose highest only to head past David De Gea into the back of the net.
      Slow motion replays show the 24-year-old decided to close his eyes when trying to clear from danger – no wonder he got his angles all wrong.
      Martial is yet to have a shot on target this season for Manchester United.

      And United fans were left less-thank impressed on social media, with some joking he is now on minus-one for the season.
      One fan was left wondering ‘what did he just do’, while others scoffed that he had scored more own goals than goals so far this season.
      One even went so far as to describe the United player a ‘fraud’.
      But Martial had contributed in a positive way at the Pace des Princes by earning an early penalty that led to United taking the lead.

      It led to Fernandes MISSING his second-straight penalty – but was given a reprieve.
      The Portuguese midfielder missed a penalty against Newcastle at the weekend, his first failure since October 2018.

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      The French striker was left shellshocked after his errorCredit: BT Sport

      Martial sitting on -1 goals this season.
      — rager Ramon (@iamhmz12) October 20, 2020

      Ah totally martial really poor. My point is corner could have been prevented just but martial to blame totally.
      — Man Utd Fan (@MUFC__87) October 20, 2020

      Noticeably, he changed his usual hop-skip-jump routine.
      And it seemed that bad luck was continuing as PSG keeper Keylor Navas dived low to left to save.
      The hop-skip-jump was back, but it didn’t work.
      However, the officials judged Navas to have come too far off his line and ordered the re-take.
      And this time, with the same routine, Fernandes made no mistake as he rolled it into the same corner he had earlier been thwarted in.

      What a header from martial😂
      — Ceti ◺◊◿ (@WalpurgiSinb) October 20, 2020

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      Man Utd player ratings: De Gea bounces back in style, Tuanzebe comes of age and Rashford the matchwinner again

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      MARCUS RASHFORD will take the plaudits after his rasping finish led Manchester United to a 2-1 away win at Paris Saint-Germain.
      But United had heroes all over the pitch in a far cry from the 6-1 home collapse to Tottenham a couple of weeks ago.

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      Marcus Rashford was the hero once agiant out in ParisCredit: Reuters

      Here, SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rates United’s players on a stunning night in the French capital.
      DAVID DE GEA – 8/10
      Repaid the manager’s faith in him by making stunning stops to deny Kurzawa and then Mbappe.
      Had no chance with the own goal though.

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      David De Gea was in inspired form between the sticksCredit: AFP or licensors
      AARON WAN BISSAKA – 8
      Showed why they call him the ‘Spider’ by pulling out two outstanding tackles on Mbappe when the French ace looked set to pull the trigger.

      AXEL TUANZEBE – 9
      First game for 10 months and up against one of Europe’s most feared forward lines – yet showed huge maturity and composure.

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      Axel Tuanzebe kept Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at bayCredit: AFP or licensors
      VICTOR LINDELOF – 8
      His place looked in doubt recently but now he was the senior centre-back and the Swede led the back line well, keeping the Paris superstars in check

      LUKE SHAW – 7
      Will see his left-back slot under threat from Telles but filled in as an emergency centre-back for the first hour and did exactly what the manager asked of him.
      ALEX TELLES – 7
      Big night to make his debut for the £13.6m full-back and showed all his experience to help keep PSG’s front three quiet before making way for Pogba.

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      Alex Telles and Luke Shaw were solid at the backCredit: Reuters
      FRED – 7
      Given the nod ahead of Pogba and helped United take control of the first half against a lethargic home team. Seems to have a good understanding with McTominay.
      SCOTT McTOMINAY – 8
      Scotland international showed great maturity in the middle of the park, taking control of the middle and overshadowing his former team-mate Herrera.

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      Bruno Fernandes made no mistake second time round from the penalty spotCredit: AP:Associated Press
      BRUNO FERNANDES – 8
      Given the armband and seemed to relish the extra responsibility.
      Showed great character to step up and slot home the re-taken penalty.
      MARCUS RASHFORD – 8
      Had wasted a couple of chances when he created space on the edge of the box and slammed a shot past Navas.
      Another memorable moment in Paris for the England youngster.

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      Marcus Rashford was the matchwinner on a good night for United in ParisCredit: AFP or licensors
      ANTHONY MARTIAL – 6
      Won yet another penalty for his team when he turned Diallo but then inexplicably headed the equaliser into his own net.

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      Anthony Martial closed his eyes when trying to head clear – and ended up firing the ball into his own goal
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      PAUL POGBA (for Telles, 67) – 7
      There was no attitude from Pogba despite him only making the bench again.
      He helped solidify United while offering a different attacking option with his eye for a pass.
      DAN JAMES (for Martial, 88) – 6
      DONNY VAN DE BEEK (for Fernandes, 88) – 6 More

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      Watch Bruno Fernandes MISS second Man Utd penalty in a row… before being saved by VAR and nailing retake

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Bruno Fernandes MISSED his second-straight penalty – but was given a reprieve.
      The captain for the night against Paris Saint-Germain stepped up to the spot after Anthony Martial had been fouled in the area.

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      Bruno Fernandes watched Keylor Navas save his first penaltyCredit: AFP or licensors

      Early drama in this season’s Champions League!Bruno Fernandes misses his penalty for United… But a retake is ordered from VAR 🖥United’s stand-in captain makes no mistake the second time around 👌 pic.twitter.com/vmPVjGc162
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 20, 2020

      Fernandes missed a penalty against Newcastle at the weekend, his first failure since October 2018.
      Noticeably, he changed his usual hop-skip-jump routine.
      And it seemed that bad luck was continuing as PSG keeper Keylor Navas dived low to left to save.

      The hop-skip-jump was back, but it didn’t work.

      However, the officials judged Navas to have come too far off his line and ordered the re-take.
      And this time, with the same routine, Fernandes made no mistake as he rolled it into the same corner he had earlier been thwarted in.
      Fernandes congratulated Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow after he became the first Premier League goalkeeper to save one of his penalties at the weekend.
      The midfielder had scored from the spot ten times in a row since he joined Manchester United in January.

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      But Fernandes got it right the second time to beat NavasCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Fernandes was congratulated after nailing at the second time of askingCredit: AFP or licensors

      But his 100 per cent record ended during Saturday night’s showdown with Newcastle.
      With the score locked at 1-1, United were awarded a penalty when Jamal Lewis fouled Marcus Rashford.
      Fernandes stepped up to the spot, but his well-hit effort was parried away by Darlow.
      According to Utdreport, the 26-year-old said: “Congratulations to him.
      “He is the first goalkeeper in the Premier League to save a penalty from me.”

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      Man Utd announce 25-man Premier League squad with Sergio Romero and Phil Jones both AXED with future in doubt

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have submitted their 25-man Premier League squad – and it’s bad news for Phil Jones and Sergio Romero.
      Both players were linked with moves away from Old Trafford this summer.

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left Phil Jones and Sergio Romero out of his Premier League squad listCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Phil Jones is expected to leave Manchester United in JanuaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      And unsurprisingly they have not made the cut.
      However, Marcos Rojo – who is back at United following his loan spell with Estudiantes – is included in the squad.
      Rojo has not played for United since November 2019.

      Romero appears to have fallen to FOURTH choice at the club, with Dean Henderson No2 and veteran Lee Grant No3.

      Jones, meanwhile, hasn’t even made a squad this season despite United’s troubles at the back.
      Deadline-day signings Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani are also in, as is Facundo Pellestri, who doesn’t count towards the main list as he is under 21.
      Jones has not played a single minute so far, and made just two Premier League appearances last year.
      SunSport understands the ex-Blackburn youngster could leave in January, with United demanding £20m for him.

      A number of Premier League clubs have shown interest in him in the past, and Fulham looked at him this summer.

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      Sergio Romero is now FOURTH choice at UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Marcos Rojo is in the 25 despite spending last season on loan at EstudiantesCredit: Reuters
      United only extended his contract last year until 2023 – keeping him on a deal worth nearly £100,000-a-week before bonuses.
      But Solskjaer has no plans at present to use Jones much this campaign, with just fleeting appearances in the FA and EFL Cup planned.
      The Red Devils centre-back has struggled to stay fit in recent seasons, with a recurring hamstring problem.

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      Solskjaer insists Greenwood has not been left home for disciplinary reasons as striker misses Man Utd’s clash with PSG

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has denied that Mason Greenwood was left at home when Manchester United travelled to Paris because of disciplinary issues.
      Rumours circulated over the weekend regarding the reason for his omission from the squad that faced Newcastle on Saturday.

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would not disclose the ‘niggle’ behind Mason Greenwood’s absenceCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      The Manchester United youngster has struggled for form this seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      While he has been training, Greenwood did not travel with the team for the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
      Solskjaer gave a flat ‘no’ when the notion of a disciplinary issue was put to him.
      But he would not say what injury the striker was suffering from to keep him out the squad.
      Solskjaer said: “I can’t declare medical stuff, can I?

      “We hope it’s just a niggle and we don’t want to take any chances with him, and hopefully at the weekend it’ll be fine again.”
      It is not clear when and how he got this ‘niggle’ given that he did not go away on international duty with England, having been expelled from the camp for disciplinary reasons following his debut against Iceland.

      The 19-year-old has been hailed by Solskjaer as the best finisher in the club but has had to be reminded of his responsibilities as a United player following that incident.
      After the match in Reykjavik, Greenwood and Manchester City’s Phil Foden met up with two girls at the team hotel and were subsequently kicked out the squad.

      Greenwood has struggled with his form since that moment and scored just once, in a Carabao Cup game away to Luton.

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      Watch Man Utd teen starlet Puigmal score stunning free-kick at Arsenal in thrilling Under-23 draw

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      MANCHESTER UNITED youngster Arnau Puigmal starred with a superb free-kick in a draw with Arsenal’s Under-23s side.
      Saturday’s match-up of the Premier League reserves finished 3-3 with Spanish midfielder Puigmal grabbing a brace.

      Click right on the Instagram image below to watch…

      One of the moments of the match at Boreham Wood’s Meadow Park came when Puigmal lined up a free-kick from 20 yards out.
      The 19-year-old sweetly hit the ball to the near-post, curling inwards to beat the diving goalkeeper.
      And he was naturally pleased with his first United goal of the campaign, uploading the clip to his Instagram alongside a picture of his celebration.

      Puigmal scored in the third minute and again after the break, mopping up the rebound after missing a penalty.
      A 3-1 lead was established when Joe Hugill, a summer signing from Sunderland, netted.
      But Arsenal, who had Reiss Nelson and William Saliba among their U23s, worked their way back into the game thanks to goals from the winger and Folarin Balogun.
      Puigmal was tipped for a loan spell away from Old Trafford for the new campaign but stayed in Manchester to continue his progression.

      Barcelona rivalled United for the right-sided midfielder when he signed from Espanyol in 2017.

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      Arnau Puigmal netted his second immediately after missing a penaltyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      The midfield has previously turned out for Spain’s youth teamsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Much of his game time has been with the U18s with this season earmarked for a regular spot in the reserve side.
      Under-23s coach Neil Wood praised the direct-minded Puigmal earlier in the year as the club look to continue their production line of young talent.
      He said in August: “He likes to run forward and attack and scored some goals for himself.
      “With the vision, creativity and range of passes, plus the accuracy, that those lads can play, it was a vital component of the team.”

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