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      Man Utd verdict: Immortal Cristiano Ronaldo was always going to produce on record breaking Champions League night

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      WE should have known he’d come up with something special to mark his place in the record books.When has Cristiano Ronaldo ever done anything on the same lines as other mere mortals?
      Record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show again after a quiet night against Villarreal in the Champions League
      The night he edged clear of Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas on 178 Champions League appearances, more than anyone in this competition’s glorious history.
      And the night he waited until deep into the final minute of stoppage time to turn an instantly forgettable evening into one those here at Old Trafford will always remember.
      Okay, nothing like the prize on offer the last time he pulled on a red shirt in the Champions League at this ground, but boy, certainly as dramatic as most of the rest.
      Seconds left, a game when his one sniff of a goal had been a way over the top header from barely six yards out and there it was, suddenly, staring him in the face.
      A deep cross from Fred, a nod back from Ronaldo, a stretched boot by Jesse Lingard… and there he was, bang in front of keeper Geronimo Rulli and the goal gaping.
      Yes, yes, yes, no prizes for guessing what came next. A drilled finish, the ball in the back of the net off Rulli’s hand, and Ronaldo racing to the touchline tearing his shirt off.

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      Booked, of course, but did he care? Did the vast majority of those inside this most famous of stadiums give a monkey’s? Did they hell.
      Oh, and just for good measure it stretched his all-time Champions League goalscoring record to 136 as well.
      All a million miles away, too, from all that had gone before.
      For up to that point the only thing of note was a hugely comedic moment with fellow 36-year-old Raul Albiol.
      The Villarreal veteran was booked for grabbing him round the waist to ensure he went no further as he raced away. Rather like two pensioners fighting for the last seat on the bus.
      Talking of going no further, at that point, indeed for huge chunks of the game, you wouldn’t have stuck much on Ronaldo going much further than the group stages in this year’s comepetition either.
      Everyone knew that flying start he made had to come to a halt at some stage. As he toiled against the Spaniards, though, it seemed to have come a little earlier than we all expected.

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      Especially on the back of a pretty toothless performance – although then again the whole United team was – against Aston Villa on Saturday.
      You wouldn’t have stuck a brass farthing on what was to come. Another last gasp Champions League winner, another headline act from you know who.
      And another night of United fans pouring out in delighted glee as their favourite chant of Viva Ronaldo echoed into the Manchester air.
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      Football themed beer by Away Days features Man Utd legend Cantona’s Collar IPA, and has been enjoyed by Alan Shearer

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      IF you’re looking for a tipple while watching Match of the Day, you couldn’t go far wrong with these football themed beers.Launched by lifelong Ipswich Town fan Josh Bartlett, Away Days are an independent brewery that specialises in combining the beautiful game with brilliant lager.
      Lifelong Ipswich Town fan Josh Bartlett has launched football themed beers with Away Days
      Man Utd legend Eric Cantona has his own specially themed IPA
      Each is named after legends of the game and capped off with bottle designs based around the iconic kits they wore.
      From Cantona’s Collar, a strong 6.1 per cent IPA to the Scandinavian Pale Schmeichale, Manchester United legends are well represented.
      While, England fans can toast record goalscorer Wayne Rooney with his very own pale ale, Wayne Brewney.
      And if you are fond of a German beer, why not try the 4.6 per cent Bundeslager that’s adorned in their famous 1994 World Cup kit, and worn by former greats including Jurgen Klinsmann.
      Away Days even caused a bit of controversy earlier this year when they launched a drink requested by Ipswich Town fans – a Lambert Out mid-table ale.
      At the time, owner Bartlett said: “I’ve been careful – I’m a lifelong Ipswich fan and there’s a fine line here, it’s a tough job without a doubt.
      “He’s under a lot of pressure even though we’ve all heard how he can handle the pressure, but it just got to a point.
      “I asked other fans if they would be interested in me making a beer and the market was there. It’s a bit of fun, but it’s really a way for fans to express their frustrations on about how things are right now.
      “It’s a light in a really dark tunnel for Ipswich Town fans.”
      The beers have even managed to draw celebrity fans, with Alan Shearer toasting his own Ale’n Shearer and TV presenter Chris Kamara enjoying his Fighting Like Beervers drink.
      If Scandinavian pale ale is your fancy, why not try the Schmeichale
      Alan Shearer is a fan and poses with his very own Ale’n Shearer beer
      While Chris Kamara receives a welcome package of his Fighting Like Beervers tipple

      You can buy six and 12-packs of the beers of your choice for a very reasonable £14.99 and £28.99 respectively.
      Perfect if you’re toasting your side winning on a Saturday, or drowning your sorrows.
      To buy yourself some Away Days beers, visit their website here. More

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer jokes Man Utd legend and TV pundit Gary Neville ‘always has lot to say, even in the dressing room’

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      IT DIDN’T take long for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United to become the target of the TV pundits once again.His old team-mate Gary Neville was at it on Sky once more claiming Solskjaer is under pressure now to deliver silverware this season or next after more backing in the transfer market.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defended his Manchester United charges
      He has also claimed in the wake of United’s 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday that the team under Solskjaer is lacking a clear style of play.
      But having been used to Neville’s forthright views as a team-mate, Solskjaer was once again happy to handle the flack ahead of their Champions League game at home to Villarreal.
      Solskjaer said: “He always has a lot to say, even when I was sat next to him in the dressing room.
      “Yes I’ve been backed, the backing I have got says to me we are sticking to a plan – but we are in a results business. Expectations have improved with our signings.
      “The pressure is a privilege. To work in this environment, you have to embrace that pressure.
      “We are here to win, don’t think twice about that. Gary knows that.

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      “We have an obligation to win here in a certain style, sometimes that is risky and you lose one or two, but we’ll get there and hopefully we’ll get there in April or May.”
      When it comes to the style of play Solskjaer has definitely made United a more attractive watch compared to the times under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.
      He says that if they are guilty of anything it is in getting the ball forward too quickly.
      He said: “The Aston Villa game we broke up play really well, and maybe we attacked too fast, we want to keep the tempo up.
      “Maybe we finished the attacks too quickly. Then if you slow it too much it might be against a low block.
      “We know Villarreal defend well and high. We need to play quick. Gary knows what the DNA is at the club and what we are trying to do.”
      It’s not a must-win game but it is very important after the Young Boys game.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
      Solskjaer found himself having to defend some individuals in his team as well after three defeats in four games across three different competitions.
      Fred and McTominay played as the defensive midfield duo in the defeat against Aston Villa and their combination has brought criticism from some sections of fans.
      But Solskjaer is sticking by them.
      He said: “The stats for those two have brought many good results with the energy they give us, the way they break up play.

      “They are instrumental together with energy and desire and they are two that I can trust. Fans always have opinions when you have good players to pick from and it is hard to leave players out.”
      United go into their second Champions League group game already under pressure to get a result after losing their opener away to Young Boys.
      Solskjaer said: “If you end up with zero points after two games you need to win the last four probably. It’s not a must-win game but it is very important after the Young Boys game.
      “If you win one away and your home games you should be through. We’ll get a good response from the weekend.”

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      Man Utd and Chelsea monitoring Franck Kessie transfer situation with AC Milan midfielder ‘wanting Prem switch’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are one of several Premier League teams keeping an eye on AC Milan star Franck Kessie, according to reports.Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton are all said to be in the mix for the Ivorian following his strong form for the Italian club.
      Franck Kessie is being tracked by multiple Premier League teamsCredit: AFP
      Kessie, 24, is out of contract at the end of the season, his fifth at the San Siro.
      English clubs will therefore be able to negotiate a pre-agreement for a summer free transfer as soon as January.
      As reported by 90min, United and many Prem rivals have asked Kessie’s agent to be kept in the loop if the player decides to hear out offers.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also named in the report but the midfielder is said to prefer a move to England, which is seen as a better fit for his playing style.
      But Milan still have a couple of months to persuade him to stay.
      Talks over a new contract are said to be at a standstill following Kessie’s rejection of a new deal.

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      Reports in Italy detail Milan’s proposal to more than double his current £35,000 weekly wage to over £80,000-a-week.
      That would then rise to £105,000-a-week in the final two years of the proposed five-year contract, according to Tuttosport.
      However, Kessie is said to be seeking as much as £115,000-a-week as a starting salary, following his role in Milan’s resurgence over the past year.
      A decision will reportedly be made by the former Atalanta star in January over whether he will stick with the Rossoneri or head for pastures new.
      Should he choose to move on, Milan are described by Corriere dello Sport as increasingly confident that the emerging Sandro Tonali will step up as the key man in their midfield.

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      Man Utd fans in hysterics as Luke Shaw mural goes up ahead of Adidas launch… that looks like Eric Cantona

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      A NEW mural dedicated to Manchester United star Luke Shaw has caught the eye of fans – for a striking resemblance to Eric Cantona.The Adidas artwork going up in the town of Darwen is nearing completion and early images have emerged online.
      A mural to Luke Shaw has reminded fans of Eric CantonaCredit: Twitter
      French hero Cantona won four titles with Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Twitter user @LukeShawArmy posted snaps of the large mural being worked on.
      The defender, 26, is shown in a blue camouflage jacket and a serious scowl that may be familiar to United fans.
      Supporters online praised the artwork yet could not help but notice the similarities it has with Cantona.
      One United fan posted on Twitter: “Class painting, thought it was Cantona.”
      Milly added: “Why did I think it was Cantona.”
      Kaya joked: “if Eric Cantona and Shaw had a child.”

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      Tyler tweeted: “Looks more like Cantona.”
      And Mudasser commented: “Mad how everybody else sees the king too.”
      French legend Cantona, 55, won four Premier League titles and two FA Cups during his time at Old Trafford in the 1990s.
      Shaw has some way to go to meet that tally, now in his eighth year with the club with only a Europa League winners’ medal in the bag.
      United are sweating on his fitness for Wednesday’s clash against Villarreal after the left-back was forced off injured in the defeat to Aston Villa.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed after Saturday’s loss that Shaw and fellow injured defender Harry Maguire are doubts but will first undergo scans.

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      Man Utd boost as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms Marcus Rashford is on track to return from shoulder injury NEXT MONTH

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking forward to adding even more firepower with the return of Marcus Rashford next month.The striker, 23, has not played since England’s defeat in the Euro 2020 final.
      Marcus Rashford is back in training after shoulder surgeryCredit: Getty
      Shortly after the Wembley showdown, he underwent surgery on a shoulder injury that had forced him to take pain-killing injections to get through the summer tournament.
      Already back in training, Rashford was expected to return in late October and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that his recovery is on track.
      The United boss hopes to see him back in action after the international break, which takes place in the middle of next month.
      And Solskjaer also had positive news on the return of defender Alex Telles when discussing his squad’s injury status ahead of Wednesday’s game against West Ham.
      He told the club website: “It’s going well. They’ve worked really hard, both of them. Alex is a bit further on than Marcus.
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      “I don’t think we’ll see Marcus until after the international break.
      “But Alex has worked well and will be in the squad as well.”
      Several stars will be rested for the Carabao Cup visit of the Hammers, including Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Phil Jones could join the reserve and academy players being given a runout at Old Trafford, having last played 20 months ago.

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      Man Utd transfer target Youri Tielemans confirms he is open to Leicester exit with new contract offer on table

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      YOURI TIELEMANS says he is ‘keeping his options open’ as talks over a new Leicester deal continue. The Belgium international, who has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, has entered the last two years of his current Foxes deal. 
      Youri Tielemans has been linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      And he told Sky Sports: “There’s no update really. I’m open to everything. The transfer market has just closed, but I want to keep as many options as I can open. 
      “As long as I’m here I will give everything for the club. I’ve already done so, but I will do so even more. 
      “The contract situation is just something that is going on in football, it’s a normal situation.”
      “There are talks going on – I’m not saying I’m going to sign, I’m not saying I’m not going to sign. We will see.”
      Brendan Rodgers is eager for the midfielder to sign new terms at the King Power Stadium to warn off interest from Europe’s top clubs. 
      And the former Liverpool and Celtic boss has said he hopes he will be playing for for the Midlands club for years to come. 

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      He said during the summer: “I hope we can have him for longer.
      “He is a top-class professional, a great guy and someone I love working with. He is very focused on his football and doesn’t get sidetracked at all.
      “As I have said before, I will give him everything to help him continuously improve and he will continue to give us everything too.
      “For me and Youri, it just continues – our relationship. Hopefully, we can resolve something in the future.”

      Since joining from Monaco for a club-record fee of £35million in 2019, he has helped Leicester to two fifth-placed finishes in the Premier League. 
      He also has had a hand in bringing silverware to the club after scoring the winner against Chelsea in the FA Cup final and starring in their Community Shield victory over Manchester City. 
      Tielemans has made 118 appearances for Leicester scoring 18 goals and 19 assists in all competitions.
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      Man Utd star Axel Tuanzebe wants to move to Aston Villa permanently after settling in Midlands and getting game time

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Axel Tuanzebe wants to make his move to Aston Villa a permanent one, SunSport can exclusively reveal.The Congo-born defender, 23, is currently enjoying his third loan spell with the Villans, where he has played four times already this season.
      Man Utd star Axel Tuanzebe would like his loan move to Aston Villa to be permanentCredit: Getty
      And he would like his stay to be indefinite, after settling in the West Midlands and enjoying a warm welcome from the fans.
      An insider revealed: “Axel is playing with a smile on his face and loves the reception Aston Villa fans gave him when he returned to the club.
      “He’s very happy in the West Midlands and would welcome a permanent move to the club, if that was to arise.”
      Manager Dean Smith is said to play a major part in Tuanzebe’s belief his future belongs at Villa Park.
      The England U21 star is happy that he’s getting more game time.
      The source added: “In Dean Smith, Axel believes he has a boss who can get the best out of him and understands his game.

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      “He is getting plenty of minutes on the pitch and the experience will only improve his game.
      “Axel would relish the opportunity to stay beyond this season and help the club win trophies.”
      Ahead of his loan move to Villa, Tuanzebe signed a new contract with the Red Devils until 2023 with the option of an extra year.
      The centre-back made his debut for United in 2016 under Jose Mourinho in a pre-season friendly against Wigan Athletic.
      After the game, the Special One quipped: “10 minutes is enough! The potential is there, you see it immediately.”
      But since then, Tuanzebe has struggled to cement a place in the first team – with injuries hindering his progress.
      Incredibly, he has captained United at all levels, including the first team in a EFL Cup victory against Rochdale in 2019.
      That same season, Tuanzebe was lauded by the pundits after marking PSG forward Kylian Mbappe out of a Champions League tie at the Parc des Princes, as United recorded a famous 2-1 win.

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