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      Watch horror Harry Maguire gaffe as Man Utd captain gifts Spurs their first goal and appears to take out Luke Shaw

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      HARRY MAGUIRE’S horrendous gaffe gifted Tottenham their first goal after he took out team-mate Luke Shaw.
      The Red Devils skipper made a horrible mess of dealing with the danger to allow Spurs an immediate way back into Sunday’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

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      Harry Maguire fails to stop Tanguy Ndombele scoring with Luke Shaw on the floorCredit: AFP or licensors

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      A forlorn Harry Maguire after United concede against TottenhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Maguire and new centre-back partner Eric Bailly exchanged equally ill-advised headers on the edge of their own box after a Spurs throw had been deflected towards them.
      Maguire then headed the ball back towards David De Gea – but his backpass was so under-hit it barely got past covering left-back Luke Shaw.
      And as Shaw went to put his body between Erik Lamela and the ball, his captain bizarrely appeared to tug on his shoulder, pulling Shaw down and out of the way.
      The ball broke for Tanguy Ndombele and despite Maguire’s despairing attempt at a block the ball ricocheted past De Gea to level the game up at 1-1.

      Things went from bad to worse for Maguire just three minutes later when he fouled England colleague Harry Kane.
      Kane sprung up and was allowed to take a quick free-kick with Maguire choosing to not cynically block the immediate pass and instead found himself out of position high up the pitch.
      Kane threaded a ball neatly through the heart of United’s defence allowing Son Heung-min to make it 2-1 after just seven minutes with Maguire stranded in no man’s land.
      After Kane got himself on the scoresheet, Serge Aurier nutmegged Maguire to assist Son’s second goal and make it 4-1 to Jose Mourinho’s jubilant Spurs.

      United had been gifted a penalty barely 30 seconds in after Davinson Sanchez’s rash challenge on Anthony Martial allowed Bruno Fernandes to convert yet another spot-kick.
      But Maguire’s initial howler sparked a dreadful first-half turnaround for United – which included Martial’s first red card in his club career for slapping Lamela.
      The Red Devils conceded four goals in the first-half of a Prem clash for the first time ever.
      And the onslaught continued after the break with Aurier burying a fifth goal.
      Harry Kane then capped a man of the match performance by slamming home a penalty to hit United for six.

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      Watch Anthony Martial get sent off for slapping Lamela – but Man Utd ace appeared to be elbowed in neck first

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      MANCHESTER UNITED striker Anthony Martial was sent off for slapping Erik Lamela – but the Frenchman appeared to be elbowed on the neck first.
      United’s home clash against Tottenham was already dramatic enough with three goals in the first eight minutes.

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      Anthony Martial was sent off for putting his hand into Lamela’s faceCredit: Sky Sports

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      Anthony Martial appeared to receive an elbow in the neck from Lamela firstCredit: Sky Sports

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      Tottenham’s midfielder looked as though he had been shot as he writhed on the floorCredit: Sky Sports

      But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, already 2-1 down, were reduced to ten men when Martial lost his cool.
      Spurs were preparing to take a corner when the Frenchman clashed with Lamela.
      Replays showed the Spurs midfielder falling to the ground after Martial put his hand into his face.
      But just prior to this, as the pair jostled in the box, Lamela’s elbow appeared to make contact with Martial’s neck.

      Referee Anthony Taylor brandished the red card, but players and the Sky Sports commentators weren’t sure who had been given an early bath.
      Taylor had VAR in his ear, but the official seemed confident he had got it right, and it was Martial who was sent marching down the tunnel.
      The 24-year-old looked as stunned as his team-mates as he contemplated an early end to his game.
      United were 2-1 down at this point, with Bruno Fernandes’ second minute penalty being cancelled out by goals Tanguy Ndombele and Heung-min Son.

      Lamela should have gone too, says Mark Halsey

      ANTHONY MARTIAL was sent off for an act of violent conduct but Erik Lamela should have received the same punishment.
      What was the difference in their conduct? The only difference was Tottenham’s Lamela was a disgrace in the way he went down — the Argentine got the Manchester United striker red-carded.
      Was it violent conduct? Not for me. And had Martial acted in the same way then Lamela too would have been dismissed.
      When you raise your hands you do run the risk of a red card.
      Both should have been  cautioned  for  adopting an aggressive attitude towards each other.
      But I’m not convinced ref Anthony Taylor saw the initial contact by Lamela so I can’t understand why VAR ref Stuart Attwell didn’t recommend a review on the monitor.
      Spurs boss Jose Mourinho felt United should have finished with eight men. I don’t believe Eric Bailly deliberately stamped on Harry Kane’s calf. VAR viewed the incident and felt it wasn’t a red card.
      But Luke Shaw was lucky not to be sent off for a serious foul play challenge on Lucas Moura. He had no chance of winning the ball and if the contact was higher he could have broken Moura’s leg.

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      Referee Anthony Taylor was quick to brandish a red card for Martial in the meleeCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      And just two minutes after Martial’s red, Harry Kane slammed home for 3-1.
      Things got even worse for Solskjaer’s shell-shocked troops when Son netted his second as Spurs went in at half-time 4-1 up.
      Serge Aurier added a fifth after the break before Kane’s late penalty made it SIX.
      Former Liverpool hardman Graeme Souness was fuming with Lamela’s reaction in the melee.
      He told Sky Sports: “Pathetic. A tickle across the chops.
      “Is that what the English game is all about?
      “Lamela will sleep well tonight because he thinks he will have done a great piece of work for his team.
      “That’s not us, but that is in our game now.” More

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      Edinson Cavani ‘agrees Man Utd transfer’ with ex-PSG star set to sign two-year deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly agreed a two-year contract with striker Edinson Cavani.
      The 33-year-old is a free agent having left Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

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      Manchester United have reportedly agreed to offer Edinson Cavani a two-year contractCredit: AFP or licensors

      Now, according to ESPN, the Uruguayan will pull on United’s famous red shirt after agreeing terms.
      Cavani is set to fly to Manchester from Paris on Sunday to complete a medical.
      The deal is likely to be officially announced either later that day or Monday.
      Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Inter Miami were interested in the Uruguayan striker.

      But his reported demands of £210,000-week and a two-year contract proved a stumbling block.
      Meanwhile United have made a stuttering start to the season and have lacked that killer touch up top.
      Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood have so far failed to match their post-restart form.
      United have previously tried to sign Cavani when David Moyes was in charge in 2014, but that proved fruitless.

      He has also been linked with an equally-sensational move to Premier League new-boys Leeds.
      He netted 200 goals in 301 appearances for PSG before deciding to end his time with the French giants this summer.
      United’s top target was believed to be Jadon Sancho, but the Cavani signing may mean the Premier League giants have accepted defeat.

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      Former Man Utd star Shinji Kagawa now a free agent after having Real Zaragoza contract terminated a SEASON early

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      FORMER Manchester United ace Shinji Kagawa is a free agent after his Real Zaragoza contract was terminated.
      The Japanese midfielder, 31, had his deal ripped up by mutual consent a SEASON before it was due to end.

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      Japanese international Shinji Kagawa (right) is without a clubCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Spanish second-division side Zaragoza confirmed Kagawa’s departure on Friday, even though he signed a two-year contract last summer.
      A club statement read: “Real Zaragoza has ended the contractual relationship it had with footballer Shinji Kagawa.
      “The club wishes to express thanks for the professionalism shown by the player during the time that he has worn the Zaragoza shirt, while wishing him future professional success.”
      In an online press conference, Kagawa expressed his regret at the situation.

      He said: “To be honest, it’s not what I wanted. I really regret having to leave unexpectedly.”
      Kagawa spent two season with the Red Devils before rejoining Borussia Dortmund in 2014.
      Sir Alex Ferguson brought him to Old Trafford in 2012 after paying the German club £12million.
      Kagawa made 57 appearances in all competitions, bagging just six goals and ten assists.

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      Shinji Kagawa joined Manchester United in 2012Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Before arriving in Spain last year, Kagawa had spent the 2018-19 campaign on loan at Besiktas in Turkey.
      He notched four goals and one assist in 31 league appearances for Zaragoza last season.
      Kagawa is thought to want to stay in Spain, with fellow second-division side Sabadell interested, according to The Mainichi.
      He added: “From here, I have to think about it. I am at the stage of organising my future.”

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      Edinson Cavani transfer to Man Utd takes step closer and 33-year-old free agent ‘could fly to UK TODAY’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly close to sealing a sensational deal to sign free-agent Edinson Cavani.
      And the former Paris Saint-Germain striker could fly into the UK today to seal the deal.

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      Could Manchester United be closing in on the signing of Edinson Cavani?Credit: Reuters

      MailOnline reports that United ‘are holding talks’ with the 33-year-old and that his signing ‘would make economic and sporting sense’.
      Clubs’ finances across the spectrum have been hit by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and subsequent restrictions.
      Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Inter Miami are all interested in the Uruguayan striker.

      But his reported demands of £210,000-week and a two-year contract are proving difficult for those three teams to meet.
      Meanwhile United have made a stuttering start to the season and have lacked that killer touch up top.
      Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood don’t appear to have hit the ground running so far.
      United have previously tried to sign Cavani when David Moyes was in charge in 2014, but that proved fruitless.

      He has also been linked with an equally-sensational move to Premier League new-boys Leeds.

      He netted 200 goals in 301 appearances for PSG before deciding to end his time with the French giants this summer.
      United’s top target remains Jadon Sancho.
      But with the days ticking down until the international transfer window slams shut, United have been unable to agree on a fee with his club Borussia Dortmund.
      Barcelona’s wantaway winger Ousmane Dembele has emerged as a possible alternative, with a loan deal mooted.
      Porto left-back Alex Telles is also believed to be a transfer target, but again the two clubs can’t agree on a fee.

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      Solskjaer should follow Mourinho’s example and take Carabao Cup seriously.. it can work wonders for Man Utd

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      THERE was a big reason Jose Mourinho was so effusive in his celebrations after Tottenham beat Chelsea on penalties to reach the last eight of the League Cup.
      He knows what the little-loved competition can do for a team, particularly one he has just taken over.

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made ten changes but managed to beat BrightonCredit: Rex Features

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      Spurs boss Jose Mourinho celebrates beating Chelsea in the Carabao CupCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      It was why he took it very seriously at the start of both spells in charge at Chelsea winning the competition in 2004-05 and 2014-15 as a prelude to lifting the title in both campaigns.
      It was the same reason why he celebrated United winning the competition in his first season in charge at Old Trafford in 2016-17.
      They went on to win the Europa League at the end of that season and finished second in the league the next and reached the FA Cup final.
      A piece of silverware gives a team confidence, a belief.

      It gives them a taste, and they want more.
      Which was why United’s failure at the semi-final stage of three competitions last season was such a disappointment for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      Such an effort, so many extra games for nothing as they failed to make the final step.
      You couldn’t argue with defeat against Manchester City over two legs in the Carabao Cup, they were just that much better.

      But the tinkering with his team against Chelsea in the semi-finals of the FA Cup cost him.
      Against Sevilla in the semi-finals of the Europa it was a case of one team wanting it more, and United should have wanted it more.
      Would the tiredness they seem to be feeling less than two months after that disappointment be there if they were still living off the adrenalin of lifting that trophy?
      Which is why Solskjaer should take this competition very seriously.
      He was able to make ten changes and still field a strong side in beating Brighton, who had made nine.
      Their superior strength in depth ensured they would always be favourites once the team-sheets arrived.

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could learn from Jose MourinhoCredit: Reuters

      The quarters are not now until December, the semis in January and the final in February.
      Why not play your full strength side. The Champions League will not be a concern around the dates until possibly around the Carabao final.
      But a good result in that first knockout round first-leg prior to that will have them flying were they to make it that far in both competitions.
      The worth a trophy would give this new young team of Solskjaer cannot be calculated in the millions United continue to spend on players.
      Just ask Jose. Solskjaer will get his chance in fact this Sunday when the Special One is back at Old Trafford.

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      Man Utd ratings: Pogba reminds Solskjaer of talents, Mata sparkles but James needs loaning out

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      MANCHESTER UNITED coasted into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win against Brighton – and gave boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a selection headache.
      Goals from Scott McTominay, Juan Mata and a stunning Paul Pogba free-kick made it back-to-back wins against the Seagulls after their dramatic last-gasp win in the Premier League at the weekend.

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      United come together to celebrate McTominay’s openerCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail

      Pogba climbed off the bench in the second half, and helped to add some gloss to the scoreline as his free-kick was deflected in by the unlucky Joel Veltman.
      Here, SunSport’s John Hutchinson rates how the United players fared in their cup clash on the south coast.
      Dean Henderson – 7
      Finally given the chance to impress with David De Gea rested from action.

      Made a smart save on 26 minutes from Alexis Mac Allister’s rasping drive and an even better one from Leandro Trossard, down low on 67 minutes.
      Diogo Dalot – 7
      Portuguese right-back never seems to do much wrong when he plays, yet is constantly linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
      Provided decent attacking threat and was solid in the tackle. Better competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka than Timothy Fosu-Mensah.

      Eric Bailly – 9
      Talked up by his manager before kick off, it’s a real make-or-break season for the Ivorian.
      Showed good strength and recovery speed throughout, and surely worth a punt going forward such have United’s defensive weaknesses been.

      Victor Lindelof – 6
      Given the runaround by Brighton’s nippy little striker Mac Allister.
      There was no rest for Lindelof in Solskajer’s cup XI – perhaps it’s the boss giving the Swede one last chance to prove he has what it takes in the team.
      Brandon Williams – 7
      When the 20-year-old bombed forward United looked pretty potent.
      Not much to choose between Williams and Shaw in the left-back slot.
      Scott McTominay – 7
      His goal was just what the young Scot needed – with confidence seeming low recently.
      There’s a lot of competition in the middle of the park now, but McTominay rarely lets anyone down.

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      Scott McTominay marked a rare start with a lovely goal for UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Fred – 6
      The Brazilian has been the odd one out for Solskjaer this season in the Premier League.
      But United fans will tell you he offers more than Matic. Nothing to shout home about but was tidy enough.
      Juan Mata – 8
      Mata won and then took the free-kick that led to McTominay’s opening goal. He capped a fine performance with the crucial second goal for his team.
      What he might lack in a bit of ‘get up and go’ these days, he makes up in his sublime range of passing and set-piece prowess.

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      Juan Mata has played two scored two now for United this seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Donny Van de Beek – 7
      His agent didn’t help when he criticised United not starting the summer signing in the Prem.
      Started tonight, and beautifully laid in Mata for United’s second. Pressed his claims.
      Daniel James – 4
      Totally anonymous first 45 minutes, and another player who looks short on confidence.
      Chose the wrong pass at regular intervals before being hooked. Needs a loan spell to re-ignite his career.

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      It was another bad day at the office for Daniel JamesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Odion Ighalo – 5
      The Nigerian won’t be replacing Marcus Rashford up top any time soon.
      Signed as back-up and set to stay as that, Ighalo had one great chance in the first half but fired into the side netting. Subbed off for Rashford on 68 minutes.
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      Paul Pogba (replaced James, 68) – 8
      Instantly impacted the game after being involved in the move that led to Mata’s goal.
      Could have scored on 75 minutes when his header went just wide. But the Frenchman wasn’t to be denied, and curled in a beauty of a free-kick, via a deflection for the third goal.

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      Paul Pogba had a lovely cameo off the benchCredit: Reuters

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      The French midfielder smashed home a free-kick – via a deflectionCredit: PA:Press Association
      Marcus Rashford (replaced Ighalo, 68) – 6
      Didn’t do much, but even that was probably more than Ighalo.
      Jesse Lingard (replaced Fred, 81) – 5
      A couple of probing runs, but didn’t have enough time to do much.
      Not used: Mason Greenwood, Lee Grant, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Teden Mengi.

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      Sevilla supremo Monchi ‘cannot believe’ Man Utd don’t have a sporting director to mastermind transfer business

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      MANCHESTER UNITED not having a sporting director is ‘unbelievable’ according to Sevilla’s man in that role, Monchi.
      It is believed United were considering bringing in someone in that position to work with boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and executive vice chairman Ed Woodward.

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      Monchi is shocked Manchester United don’t have a sporting directorCredit: Getty – Contributor

      United legends Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra had discussions over the potential role.
      Ex-PSG chief Antero Henrique and Red Bull’s head of sport Ralf Rangnick were also sounded out.
      But Old Trafford bosses cooled their interest in finding someone for the role earlier this year.
      Now highly-respected Monchi, who has himself been linked with United and Arsenal, believes the Premier League giants are missing out by not having a sporting director.

      Speaking to the Telegraph, the 52-year-old said: “This is my opinion – all clubs should have this position.
      “What is the main function? To dedicate the time to everything that relates on a sports level.
      “Where 60-70 per cent of the budget is allocated to the first team, if you don’t have a specialist who deals with that, it is very difficult to understand.
      “I do understand there are very successful clubs – Manchester United are probably one of the top five in the world, but they do not have that specific position.

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      “But I think that clubs more and more are aware that they really need this position and also we are the connection between the technical staff, the squad, the board, we know the ­market, we get lots of information through the different scouts.
      “So, for me, I can’t believe a club does not have this particular position.
      “Logically, I have to believe in it because that’s what I do. But I do think it’s essential.”
      Monchi left Italian giants Roma in March 2019 and was thought to be in line for move to the Emirates as a Director of Football.
      But the Gunners missed out, and the 52-year-old returned to his old club Sevilla.
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      He spent his playing career as a goalkeeper at Sevilla before taking on the role as Director of Football at the same club in 2000.
      In his 17 years in the post, Monchi helped them win 11 trophies, including five Uefa Cup and Europa League titles.
      But it was his ability to unearth young talent that has earned him such a strong reputation.
      He helped find the likes of Sergio Ramos and Jose Antonio Reyes and brought them through the club’s academy.
      Meanwhile, he signed Dani Alves, Julio Baptista and Ivan Rakitic before selling them on for big profits.

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