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      Man Utd delete tweet over ‘climbing 14 flights of steps’ at Newcastle after Gary Neville slams post and fans rage at PPV

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans hammered their social media team after a tone deaf tweet made light of the game with Newcastle being played in an empty stadium
      Not only are supporters not allowed to enter St James’ Park on Saturday, viewers in the United Kingdom must fork out £14.95 to watch the match.

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      Manchester United’s Twitter team quickly deleted the cringeworthy post

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      Away fans are situated in the upper-tier of the Leazes End, behind the left-hand goal in this pictureCredit: PA:Press Association

      The 8pm kick-off is United’s first behind the new Box Office paywall set up by the Premier League last week.
      Ahead of the clash, the Red Devils’ Twitter account embarrassingly joked that fans will be pleased to avoid the trip to Tyneside.
      St James’ Park is known for demanding a long climb to the upper tier of the Milburn Stand and Leazes End.

      Yet United fans were quick to reply that they would love to be making the climb after several months away from stadiums.

      The tweet read: “At least there’s no climbing up 14 flights of stairs to get to the away end at St James’ Park for this one…
      “Where are you watching #NEWMUN from?”
      A laughing face emoji accompanied a world map with the kick-off times for fans worldwide, including Baghdad, Los Angeles and Manchester.
      The social media team promptly deleted the tweet.

      Gary Neville led supporters in making clear their anger at the joke.
      The former defender wrote: “How bad is this tweet?”
      United fan Ryan tweeted: “I’d rather walk up those 14 flights of stairs 50 times than pay £15 to watch it at home to be fair.”
      Jack replied: “Nowhere because I’m not paying £15 straight to the Glazers pockets. I’ll watch the highlights 45 minutes after the final whistle on MOTD.”

      Matty wrote online: “English fans are desperate to get into grounds. Clubs are desperate for match day money to survive. United social media team are laughing about it and telling us the kick off time in Kuala Lumpur. How out of touch can you get?”
      Robert added: “Most people in the UK will not be watching because the club and the TV companies are using the pandemic as an excuse to justify charging UK fans an extra £14.95 to see the game. You should be ashamed.”
      While Twitter user John commented: “How out of touch! Fans would kill to be walking up those stairs and watching a game live rather than paying £15 to watch on TV! What a poor tweet. I hate my own football club.”

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      Solskjaer’s suitability as Man Utd boss will be looked at if they lose to Newcastle with Pochettino and Allegri lined up

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to Newcastle in what is the first of seven games that will make or break United’s season – and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s managerial future.
      Following a poor start to the campaign, two league defeats from three, speculation has intensified over the international break about Solskjaer’s long-term suitability for the role.

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in the firing line at UnitedCredit: PA:Press Association

      And, once again, we’ve seen former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino heavily linked with replacing him.
      Then there is well-respected Italian Max Allegri who is out of work and seemingly looking for a way back in.
      The game in the North-East is followed by crunch games against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, RB Leipzig, Arsenal, Istanbul BaSakSehir and Everton before another pause for the international fixtures.
      Can Solskjaer afford another defeat?
      United have conceded 11 league goals in three league games, their highest figure at this stage of a season for 90 years.

      It’s very much ‘one game at a time’ for Solskjaer, but a defeat against Steve Bruce’s side would mean they’ve lost three of their opening four league games for the first time since 1986.
      That said, United have won five successive Premier League away matches, scoring at least twice in each victory.
      They have never earned six top-flight away victories in a row, not even under Sir Alex Ferguson. So, which record will it be?
      Many of the players that have been on international duty have come out in support of Solskjaer.

      But another showing like the 6-1 home defeat to Spurs, and the Norwegian may find that his position is untenable.
      What Solskjaer needs to do?
      Captain Harry Maguire needs taking out of the firing line and resting.
      The former Leicester City man looks like he needs a mental break having followed a poor start to the season with his club, with an equally worrying performance and a red card for England in midweek.

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      Mauricio Pochettino could finally get the chance to shine at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters

      Paul Pogba is another that’s under-performing and should be left out, especially when you’ve got someone as good as Donny van de Beek waiting in the wings to step in.
      New number seven Edinson Cavani is unable to play this weekend, but his arrival should force Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood to find their best form and get back on the goalscoring trail.
      Anthony Martial we know is suspended after his red card against Spurs.
      Verdict
      Newcastle have won two of their past three Premier League home games against Manchester United and if they make it a third, then the United board might have a decision to make.
      It might not mean it was the end for Solskjaer, but it would certainly feel like the beginning of the end.
      Regardless of the result against Newcastle, it feels like a hurdle too far for Solskjaer, especially with Pochettino out of work and being linked with the club on a daily basis.
      Solskajer has performed a miracle before, and there isn’t a United fan in the world who doesn’t want him to succeed.
      Sometimes though, you have to hold your hands up and admit that you just aren’t good enough.

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      Could United go for an Italian Job with Allegri?Credit: Reuters

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      Man Utd ‘could turn to Massimiliano Allegri’ if they fail to tempt Mauricio Pochettino to replace under-fire Solskjaer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly added Massimiliano Allegri to their shortlist to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      Mauricio Pochettino is another name linked to the Old Trafford dugout, should the club make a change.

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      Manchester United could turn to Massimiliano Allegri if they want to change managerCredit: Reuters

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      Mauricio Pochettino (left) is the favourite to replace the under-fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (right)Credit: Reuters

      Solskjaer, 47, is under mounting pressure after United’s poor start to the campaign.
      Losses to Crystal Palace and Tottenham have heightened doubts over the Norwegian’s ability to push his team to the next level.
      All that could change with convincing performances against Newcastle, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea this week.

      But reports have emerged highlighting discontent around the club, pushing the board to consider ex-Tottenham boss Pochettino, 48.

      And The Transfer Window podcast claim that Allegri, 53, could end his sabbatical to manage United.
      However, it is said that Pochettino is ahead of the former Juventus coach as the Red Devils’ first-choice candidate.
      Allegri led AC Milan to their most recent Scudetto in 2011 before a hugely successful spell with Juventus, winning Serie A five times and reaching the Champions League final.
      Since leaving last year, the Italian has been linked with Roma, Juventus, Barcelona, Lazio, Arsenal, Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain – among others.

      And, when asked about the Roma rumours on TV channel Rai earlier this month, he opened the door to a return to management.
      Allegri remarked: “We’ll see, who knows. I’m just tired of not doing anything.”
      Ahead of the trip to Newcastle on Saturday evening, Solskjaer called on his side to face up to the pressure.
      He told reporters: “The spotlight should be on me, because I’m the manager and I’m responsible.

      You have to be mentally strong. For me, this period is another chance to prove that.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

      “Last season was also hard, we played nine games and only won first of the two nine games, which was difficult.
      “But if you’re part of Manchester United as a player or staff, you’re used to this and you have to be mentally strong. For me, this period is another chance to prove that.
      “It’s about being focused for the next game, because I know they’re capable of getting results and moving up the table.”

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      Man Utd boost with Icardi, Verratti and Kehrer major injury doubts for PSG ahead of Champions League opener

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to face a depleted Paris Saint-Germain side on Tuesday with Marco Verratti a doubt for the match.
      A trip to France’s capital kicks off the Red Devils’ Champions League campaign, with Thilo Kehrer and Mauro Icardi set to miss out.

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      Marco Verratti and Mauro Icardi could both miss Tuesday’s Group H showdownCredit: AFP or licensors

      PSG have confirmed a thigh issue for Verratti picked up during the international break.
      There are serious doubts over Icardi’s availability while he suffers from a knee problem.
      And Thomas Tuchel has admitted that a hamstring injury is set to keep German defender Kehrer out for ‘a few weeks’.

      The PSG coach was left bemoaning an injury crisis ahead of Friday’s match with Nimes.

      However, Les Parisiens dispatched their opponents with a 4-0 win, thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappe.
      Marquinhos and Julian Draxler missed the trip south and may return to face United.
      Likewise, new signing Danilo was absent due to being in close contact with Cristiano Ronaldo before he was diagnosed coronavirus.
      The midfielder is expected to start training on Sunday.

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      Ander Herrera is also cleared to play after testing positive for the virus.
      Former Everton flop Moise Kean started the victory over Nimes while Neymar was rested.
      And Tuchel has confirmed that the Brazil star will return for the Group H opener.

      He stated: “Ney doesn’t have any issue. We talked together, like I did with Kylian.
      “We had an honest discussion and I decided to let him rest today.
      “He will be with us tomorrow. He will train and get ready for the game against Manchester United. He will be on the pitch, for sure.”

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      Man Utd icon Diego Forlan calls Edinson Cavani a ‘top signing’ and backs compatriot to become ‘new Zlatan Ibrahimovic’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Diego Forlan believes Edinson Cavani can become the ‘new Zlatan Ibrahimovic’ at the club.
      The Uruguayan has joined the Red Devils on a free transfer after he left Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

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      Edinson Cavani could make his debut against former club PSGCredit: Instagram @cavaniofficial21

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fondly remembered around Old TraffordCredit: PA:Press Association

      Although now 33-years-old, Cavani has enjoyed a goal-laden career with 341 league goals in 556 games.
      And Forlan, who became a United cult hero despite only being at the club between 2002 and 2004, believes the signing will work out well.
      And the 41-year-old expects Cavani to have a similar impact at Old Trafford to that of Ibrahimovic.

      The Swede signed for United on a one-year deal in 2016 which was then extended for a second season before leaving to join LA Galaxy in March, 2018.

      Ibra, now playing for AC Milan at the age of 39, netted 29 times in all competitions for the Premier League giants.
      Speaking to the South China Morning Post, Forlan said: “Edinson is still a great player. I’ve not seen any decline in him yet. I think he’s a top signing for United, just like Zlatan was.
      “He’s that type of player. He’ll lead by example, by how he trains and how he plays. He’ll be a positive influence for the young players.
      “He’s a winner who has won lots of trophies, a goalscorer who has scored wherever he has been, he assists too.

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      Diego Forlan is excited at what Edinson Cavani can bring at UnitedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      “He’s strong and his physique will be fine for English football. He’s quick, he’s highly motivated.”
      Cavani will have to wait a little longer before he can make his Red Devils debut.
      The striker, believed to be earning around £200,000-a-week has had to self isolate for two weeks following his move to England.
      This has ruled him out of this weekend’s showdown against Newcastle.
      The 116-cap Uruguay international is in line to make his United debut against his old club PSG.
      United face the French giants in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
      The striker will be available as he will be out of self-isolation by then.
      It is likely that he will start on the bench, but he could make a late appearance.

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      Man Utd stars ‘growing frustrated at basic training which lacks creativity under insecure Solskjaer’ as pressure mounts

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      MANCHESTER UNITED players are beginning to question Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s training methods, according to reports.
      The Red Devils are about to head into a crunch week of fixtures, facing Newcastle, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has to prove he can raise Manchester United to the very highest levelCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

      Selection issues are prominent as they head to Tyneside, given Anthony Martial’s suspension.
      Goals have not been too hard to come by but only Marcus Rashford and Donny van de Beek have scored from open play in the league.
      Meanwhile, the defence is also central to a huge debate amid Harry Maguire’s poor form.

      Solskjaer’s ability to turn the slump around, and quickly, could be a deciding factor in his Old Trafford future.

      Murmurings over Mauricio Pochettino will not go away without a decisive turnaround in form.
      And, according to The Independent, players are questioning whether Solskjaer is the elite-level manager clubs like United crave.
      A source in the report describes sessions as “basic” and “lacking in creativity”.
      There is still a lot of positivity and warmth around the squad for the Norwegian, it is said, with anger currently held back in favour of disappointment.

      Yet that could change and, while Jose Mourinho was reportedly disliked but acknowledged as an expert, Solskjaer is seen the other way around.
      United kick off at St James’ Park on Saturday night knowing this squad will not change for at least the next two and a half months.
      The transfer window has provided Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri, van de Beek and Edinson Cavani to improve the side – although the latter is missing this weekend.

      Ahead of the game, Solskjaer stated: “We need a response as we always do after we lose a game you want to win the next one we want to try and dominate the game.
      “The result is very important, but we want to see positive body language and mindset.
      “You don’t get anywhere being negative, so we’re going to go out there go for the win and see which players want to work for the points.” More

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backs Bruno Fernandes amid Man Utd bust-up rumours and says ‘he’s not used to losing’

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER says Bruno Fernandes knows now what it means to be a Manchester United player after a fortnight of criticism and stories of bust-ups.
      The Manchester United boss pointed out that his Portuguese play-maker had lost only two league games since his arrival at the end of January.

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      Fernandes was fuming during half-time of the Spurs mauling and was hauled off by SolskjaerCredit: EPA

      But as ever with the Red Devils, two defeats equals a crisis and with Fernandes subbed at half-time in the 6-1 defeat against Spurs, there has been extra scrutiny on him.
      Solskjaer said: “Bruno has lost two league games since he came.
      “It’s been two in quick succession and he’s not used to losing league games but welcome to Manchester United, this is what happens.

      “They are going to  try and create a division between us but it’s not going to happen, this is a group that wants to work together and stick together.”

      While it is not clear who ‘they’ are, there has understandably been criticism of the team given their awful start to the league season.
      It has seen two defeats from three and 11 goals conceded, ending with the humiliation at the hands of Spurs.
      Solskjaer said: “We know we’ve started the season badly and that game ended really badly.
      “We started well and after the sending off with ten men we couldn’t hold on or get a result.

      “When we got the 3-1 just after the sending off, the extra hope went and we know we have to perform better.
      “But we’ve now had two weeks to think about it, work on it, with the others who were here, while the ones on internationals had positive and negative experiences.
      “We’ve been in touch with the ones that have been away and it’s one of those things you have to get over as soon as you can, we know any little chance from outside people want to create division.
      “Bruno spoke well the other day. We are united and have to stay together, we can’t listen to everyone outside, we have got to get on with it.”
      United travel to Newcastle on Saturday evening amid calls captain Harry Maguire to be given a day off amid his worrying run of form.
      There were fears that Fernandes would have to miss the next four games after Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo tested positive for Covid.
      However, it is not believed the current United star had close contact with the Old Trafford legend and has been given the green light to play.

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      Man Utd captain Harry Maguire ‘pleads with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to keep him in the team’ amid horror run of form

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      HARRY MAGUIRE has reportedly pleaded with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to ignore his nightmare patch and keep him in the Manchester United team.
      Calls to drop the club captain have grown over the international break, as he added to his poor string of performances with a red card for England.

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been called upon to rest Harry MaguireCredit: AFP or licensors

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      England defender Maguire was dismissed in the defeat to Denmark on WednesdayCredit: AP:Associated Press

      United travel to Newcastle on Saturday before a difficult Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain.
      And Maguire hopes to brush off the criticism and continue in the Red Devils’ team.
      According to the Mail, Maguire, 27, is remaining level-headed over his recent run, admitting that he has been far from his best.

      Yet the player is said to prefer getting his head down and playing himself into form, rather than taking a break from the game.

      The decision over the centre-back’s immediate future will be left to boss Solskjaer, who hardly has a wealth of backups to call upon if Maguire is dropped.
      Eric Bailly also played badly in the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham while Victor Lindelof has failed to fully convince his manager.
      Axel Tuanzebe is thought to be liked by Solskjaer but he will not be fit for a first-team return for a couple of weeks, with Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo exiled from the side.
      There are fears over Maguire’s state of mind and body after a strenuous end to last season, for which he was handed only a two-week break.

      In that time, the England star was arrested on the Greek island of Mykonos, on a charge he denies with a retrial due next year.
      Solskjaer, 47, made Maguire club captain in January and steadfastly refused to rest him during last season’s busy run-in.
      After June’s restart, he played every minute of United’s 14 games across just over eight weeks, with two ties going to extra time.
      Bruno Fernandes was another player heavily relied upon by the manager, also leading to burnout worries for the Portuguese playmaker.
      Maguire’s form has led to Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand calling on his old team-mate to rest the centre-back.

      Ferdinand, 41, said: “It’s obvious to see he’s going through a bad spell.
      “Nobody is immune from having a downturn in form and confidence. If you want to play well, then having that confidence is an absolute necessity.
      “He’s lacking that and it’s very evident in his performances. In these situations – and I’ve been in them as well – you sometimes need to be taken out of the oven.”

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