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      Man Utd’s loss could be England’s gain as Varane injury opens door to Harry Maguire as Southgate spotted at Old Trafford

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      RAPHAEL VARANE’S injury could have handed Harry Maguire a World Cup lifeline.The question is – with just three weeks to go before the big kick off in Qatar – is has it come too late?
      Manchester United ace Harry Maguire may have the chance to join EnglandCredit: AP
      The £80million defender has just four more Manchester United matches to try to play his way into Gareth Southgate’s first team.
      And the Three Lions boss – who was in the directors box for this one – will be hoping he can play in all of them.
      Because he clearly needs matches under his belt after such a nightmare season so far.
      Maguire’s place as first-choice centre-back in Qatar next month is currently hanging by a thread.
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      He overcame a nervy start here to play his part in keeping a clean sheet and preserving another crucial three points for United.
      But this was his first Premier League start since the horror show at Brentford on August 13 and early on it showed.
      Much has happened at United since that disastrous 4-0 defeat at Brentford and the fact is Maguire is currently fourth choice in the list of centre-backs for his club.
      However an injury to Varane and Victor Lindelof’s knock meant he was promoted back into the starting line-up by Erik ten Hag.
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      It has been the worst possible prep for Maguire.  He has started only one game since that nightmare day in West London – a Europa League defeat to Real Sociedad.
      And in the last international camp at the end of September he suffered a hamstring injury in the 3-3 draw with Germany.
      During his time on the sidelines, Varane and Lisandro Martinez have established themselves as the first-choice centre-back pairing.
      And that will be a concern to Southgate, who has always shown great loyalty to the former Leicester man.
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      Manchester United star Raphael Varane has been sidelined with an injuryCredit: Rex
      Both Eric Dier and John Stones have made their case for selection with their performances so that was always going to be tested.
      At least now, following Varane’s unfortunate injury at Chelsea last weekend, Maguire will have his chance to prove he should start against Iran.
      It couldn’t be more timely for the 29-year-old although even so, it isn’t ideal for him.
      Southgate likes to utilise Maguire on the left of a centre-back pairing – where he can link up with his club-mate Luke Shaw.
      His chance with United will come on the right as Martinez has made the other slot his own in recent weeks.
      While Maguire walked out with the armband on, he must have been grateful for the encouragement of his Argentinian defensive partner early on.
      England boss Gareth Southgate may call Harry Maguire up for the World CupCredit: EPA
      Maguire got 45 minutes against Moldovan side Sheriff in midweek but this was a different proposition – and he looked nervous and a little rusty.
      He lunged in on Hammers forward Gianluca Scamacca early on – only for the Italian to neatly side-step him and set up Said Benrahma on the counter.
      In the second half he got lucky as Jarrod Bowen went for the nutmeg on the edge of the box but then collided with the centre-back – and was unlucky not to win a free-kick.
      Maguire showed a bit of experience and composure to shepherd the ball to safety away from Scamacca as the visitors began to get on top.
      The introduction of Michail Antonio midway through the second half gave Maguire and Martinez a different kind of problem to deal with.
      As the Hammers pushed for an equaliser, Maguire did his bit in keeping them at bay.
      Much to ponder then for Southgate as he made his way back over the Pennines to his Yorkshire home. More

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      Man Utd 1 West Ham 0: Rashford’s 100th club goal keeps pressure on top four but Ten Hag indebted to late De Gea saves

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      MARCUS RASHFORD is playing football with a smile on his face again.Now he could be beaming from ear to ear as part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad in Qatar next month.
      Marcus Rashford’s brilliant header sealed a 1-0 win for Man Utd over West HamCredit: AFP
      The result saw United move above Chelsea into fifthCredit: Getty
      The Three Lions boss was at Old Trafford to witness Rashford hammer home a header to grab his 100th Manchester United goal.
      If Southgate wants players in form when he chooses his final 26 man squad on November 10th then Rashford’s name has to be on the list.
      The last time Rashford kicked a ball for England it was in missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shoot-out final against Italy.
      Form and fitness problems have not seen him figure for his country since.
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      United have David De Gea to thank for some fine late savesCredit: Reuters
      Rashford was all smiles as his goal ensured victoryCredit: Getty
      Certainly last season there was no reason why he should have been picked while he was not available in the last international break due to an injury.
      But he is fit and firing again.
      Only last week he summed up where he is at right now saying: “I feel like I’m getting there. I’m a lot more happy, I’m enjoying myself a lot more.
      “I’m just looking forward to the games.”
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      The striker pounced in the 38th minuteCredit: PA
      Rashford is the first player since Wayne Rooney to hit a century for UnitedCredit: AP
      You can see the confidence flowing through the 24-year-old as he became the first United player to reach that 100 goal milestone since Wayne Rooney back in 2009.
      Of the many depressing sights watching this team last season the drop off in form from Rashford was one of the most troubling.
      Interim boss Ralf Rangnick had said that his form in training warranted a place in the team but he just could not replicate it on match day.
      Erik ten Hag who said from day one he had faith in Rashford.
      He promised him a run as a number nine and was true to his word.
      As in this game, he can be possibly even more effective from that position wide left, as Cristiano Ronaldo was preferred up front.
      Cristiano Ronaldo played all 90 minutes as he retained his spot in the sideCredit: AFP
      Harry Maguire captained United with Victor Lindelof missing through illnessCredit: Reuters
      Last Thursday he proved he can even fit in the number ten role as he came on to play just behind Ronaldo.
      It was a combination that impressed Ten Hag as both players scored in the second half of that Europa League game.
      His adaptability has to be another plus when Southgate is making his mind up.
      Rashford now has seven goals for the season but it is seeing his faith in his own abilities on the ball that will gladden the hearts of United fans as much as the goals.
      United have been dominating teams at Old Trafford from the off and this was no different.
      West Ham were pushed back from the first whistle and were just trying to stifle and earn something on the break in the first period.
      David Moyes was left incensed with a number of decisions against his sideCredit: Getty
      West Ham had their chances late on but couldn’t put them awayCredit: Reuters
      The Red Devils just needed patience as they probed for the opening and it came on 38 minutes
      Diogo Dalot threw the ball in to Eriksen, who offloaded it to Bruno Fernandes, who nodded it back to the great Dane.
      Eriksen’s control and delivery was then sublime, chesting the ball down taking a touch and arching a far post cross over on the half-volley.
      Rashford had anticipated it and flew in ahead of Thilo Kehrer with a perfectly time run and leap to meet the ball and power a header past Fabianski.
      There was more of the same from Ten Hag’s men in the second half with Ronaldo having three chances in a couple of minutes just past the hour.
      Erik ten Hag is continuing to impress in the United dugoutCredit: AFP
      United will now be looking to seal their spot in the Europa League knockout stagesCredit: AP
      The first from Luke Shaw’s cross saw the ball skim off the top of his head and go wide.
      The second when put down a channel by Rashford saw him screw his shot wide and the last was deflected over.
      Not long ago two of those would have been buried.
      The Hammers were having to show more attacking intent and looked much more of a threat in the second period.
      David De Gea’s heroics in the final ten minutes really did save the day and left former Manchester United boss David Moyes a frustrated figure.
      In a frantic closing period De Gea tipped over substitute Michael Antonio’s long range shot and clawed away Kurt Zouma’s header.
      Jarrod Bowen scuffed a great chance from close range that deflected away from goal.
      The best of De Gea’s saves came at full stretch to deny a thunderous drive from Rice.
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      United held out. They are a tough nut to crack now and this was a fifth clean sheet in six.
      The corner continues to be turned under the new boss. More

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      Fans all say same thing as West Ham wear ‘vile’ orange ‘Kinder chocolate’ kit for Man Utd clash at Old Trafford

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      WEST HAM have come under fire on social media due to their “vile” orange kit against Manchester United.The Hammers take on United at Old Trafford in the Premier League and David Moyes’ men are donning their third kit.
      West Ham’s third kit has been bashed online by fans, who were not impressedCredit: Rex
      West Ham compete against Manchester United in a white and orange shirtCredit: AFP
      The East Londoners are competing with a half-white and half-orange shirt, an appearance that hasn’t gone down well with the fans as they took to social media to voice their disapproval.
      Some even think West Ham’s shirt looks like the Kinder chocolate design.
      One fan tweeted: “West Ham’s kit, sponsored by Kinder.”
      Another posted: “That West Ham kit is vile.”
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      A third wrote: “Is West Ham United going for the “Most Bland Kit” award this season?”
      This fan said: “As a West Ham supporter, what on earth is the orange and white away kit all about.”
      Another one tweeted: “That West Ham kit is bloody horrendous.”
      United manager Erik ten Hag has started Cristiano Ronaldo against West Ham.
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      This comes after a dramatic few weeks that saw Ronaldo getting omitted from Ten Hag’s squad after he refused to come on against Tottenham and then walked out of Old Trafford altogether.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was removed from the Dutchman’s squad for the game against Chelsea but was reinstated soon after in the Europa League against Sheriff Tiraspol. More

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      ‘Welcome to the club’ – Carragher hilariously rips Gary Neville as Man Utd icon brutally BLANKED by Cristiano Ronaldo

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has hilariously ripped Gary Neville after the Manchester United icon was BLANKED by Cristiano Ronaldo.Former Liverpool skipper Carragher was ignored by Ronnie in August during a pre-match interview on live TV.
      Gary Neville was trolled by Jamie Carragher after being blanked by Cristiano Ronaldo
      Neville admits he’s off Ronaldo’s Christmas card list after recently criticising the striker
      Carragher has been a vocal critic of Ronaldo since his return to United in 2021.
      And the Portuguese legend repaid in kind by embracing all the pundits present bar Carragher.
      However, it was Neville’s turn to feel Ronnie’s wrath ahead of United’s clash with West Ham.
      The former right-back was embroiled in a heated argument with ex-teammate Roy Keane last weekend over Ronaldo’s recent contributions.
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      Neville was critical of the striker’s strop in the previous game against Spurs as Keane put up a fierce defence.
      And today, Ronaldo treated Neville with a similar coldness as he blanked the pundit in front of the nation.
      He instead warmly embraced another ex-United pal in Louis Saha.
      And Ronaldo even gave Jamie Redknapp a handshake before totalling ignoring Neville to join United’s warm-up.
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      This prompted Carragher to tweet: “Welcome to the blanked by Ronaldo club @GNev2.”
      Neville himself poked fun at the incident on air, saying: “We’re off the Christmas card list.”
      Fans certainly found the incident interesting, with many taking different sides.
      One tweeted: “Imagine being so insecure you ignore everyone who criticises you.”
      Another said: “He’s such a baby.”
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      One declared: “People calling Ronaldo a baby acting like they would say hi to someone constantly criticising them.”
      Another added: “Gary outed him for being a crybaby and he’s proved him right there.” More

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      Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho ‘an enormous talent’ with ‘no ceiling’ as Lisandro Martinez tips him for Argentina glory

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO has been branded “an enormous talent” whose potential has “no ceiling”.That’s according to Manchester United and Argentina pal Lisandro Martinez, who is tipping the teen to reach the top.
      Man Utd starlet Alejandro Garnacho has been hailed as an ‘enormous talent’Credit: Reuters
      Lisandro Martinez reckons Garnacho will be a top player for United and ArgentinaCredit: AP
      Garnacho, 18, had an impressive full debut in United’s 3-0 midweek Europa League win over Sheriff.
      He has long been heralded as the club’s brightest young talent.
      And a new contract could be in the offing as Erik ten Hag prepares to give Garnacho an even bigger role in United’s squad.
      The prodigy has already made Argentina’s senior side, though he is yet to win his first international cap.
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      And Garnacho is hopeful of retaining his United spot in Sunday’s Premier League clash against West Ham.
      But regardless of whether he continues to make an instant splash or returns to work with the U21s, teammate Martinez reckons the sky is the limit for Garnacho.
      Martinez told ESPN: “He has enormous talent and a bright future.
      “It all depends on him, on what he works for, but he’s young.
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      “He has to keep learning, at his age he’s in a team that isn’t easy [to get into].
      “I tell him he has to take advantage of the moment, listen, ask for advice, do extra training.
      “He has no ceiling. He will give Manchester United and the national team a lot.” More

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      Juventus ‘could be fined staggering £51MILLION for hiding alleged secret payment to Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      JUVENTUS could reportedly be fined a staggering £51million for hiding an alleged secret payment to Cristiano Ronaldo.Bombshell secret documents claim Juventus promised to pay now-Manchester United star Ronaldo a £17m fee during the Covid-19 pandemic.
      Juventus could face a £51m fine for making an alleged secret payment to Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      And the Mail says Juventus could potentially face a fine of up to £51m as punishment.
      Yesterday, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported the club are being investigated amid claims they falsified documents including balance sheets in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
      That’s after Juventus said players would take significant wage cuts during lockdown.
      Gazzetta also claims to have already sourced a secret document signed by Ronaldo and Juventus, making reference to a “famous document that should not have theoretically existed”.
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      It is alleged the agreement – possibly omitted from official audits – vowed to pay Ronaldo £17m, even if he left the Turin-based team.
      Juventus were cleared of the accusation by the Sporting Justice earlier in 2022.
      Meanwhile, La Stampa, another Italian newspaper, reported on Monday that Ronaldo was approached for a comment by prosecutors but refused to talk.
      A statement from Juventus’ lawyers read: “It is important to remember that the subject of capital gains for so-called swap transactions is the one from which the whole investigation by the Turin Public Prosecutor’s Office, which ended yesterday, began.
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      “This is an issue today that does not warrant news, insofar that two sports justice bodies have already recognised the full accounting regularity of the company, which has acted in full consistency with the practice of the football industry.
      “As for salary reductions, as well as other related costs and changes, these are key corporate government initiatives adopted during the emergency of the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to the suspension of football competitions and the closure of stadiums.
      “The company, during a press release dated March 28 2020, made known, in full transparency to the market and to the shareholders, a reduction in salaries agreed with the players, pointing out that any additions to the remuneration would be negotiated and paid if or when the sports competitions were resumed and the stadiums were reopened.
      “This exceptional time of emergency and uncertainty lasted, as is well known, from the 2019-20 football season up until the entire 2020-21 season, given that only in the spring of 2022 were the stadiums fully reopened to the public.
      “The company therefore accounted for any changes to the salaries and any additions to the remuneration, in line with their progress and in compliance with accounting regulations.
      “As for the general objection of having falsified the financial statements and having made improper communications to the market, Juventus and its representatives believe that they have been operated in compliance with the laws and relevant technical accounting principles.
      “Moreover, during the years of interest, Juventus has distinguished itself for having initiated, in full transparency and in full compliance with the regulations, two different capital increases. These transactions have solidified Juventus as a powerhouse in the landscape of Italian football.
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      “In particular, the second capital increase, launched autonomously by the company in June 2021, that occurred a few months before the investigation by the Turin Public Prosecutor’s Office became known, had the aim of strengthening the company’s assets following the strong impact of the pandemic.
      “The amounts of these capital increases exceed the figures claimed within the formal disputes of this investigation, which in any case would have no effect on the company’s debt.” More

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      Antony responds to Paul Scholes and showboating critics as Man Utd ace says ‘I won’t stop doing what got me where I am!’

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      ANTONY says he won’t stop showboating despite a warning from his boss and criticism from pundits.The Manchester United winger did a 720-degree spin with the ball during Thursday night’s 3-0 win over FC Sheriff before attempting a pass that ran out of play.
      Antony insists he will continue to do tricks after last night’s spin against SheriffCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

      Paul Scholes was critical of Antony’s showboating during the gameCredit: https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1580667643425853440
      It brought cheers from the crowd but derision elsewhere.
      But responding on Instagram with a video of the moment, Antony said: “We are known for our art and I won’t stop doing what got me where I am!”
      The £85million summer signing, also sporting a new peroxide blonde hair do, performed the trick with the game still goalless in the first-half and was subbed at the break.
      After the game manager Erik ten Hag said he did not mind a ‘trick’ on the field as long as there was an end product.
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      On this occasion there was none, and when the camera panned to Ten Hag after Antony’s antics he could be seen rolling his eyes.
      Ten Hag said: “When there is a trick like that, it’s nice as long as it’s functional. If you’re not losing the ball, then it’s OK – but if it’s a trick because of a trick, then I will correct him.”

      No-nonsense pundit and United legend Paul Scholes was certainly having non of it.
      Scholes said: “What is he thinking? He’s not beating a man, he’s not entertaining anybody, it’s 0-0 and then he kicks the ball out. 
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      “But that’s the way he plays, I’ve seen him do it many times for Ajax as well and that’s just the way he is, but I think he needs that knocking out of him.”
      BT co-commentator Robbie Savage was equally unimpressed with what he saw.
      Savage said: “He’s done that then puts the ball out of play. It’s quite embarrassing actually. Doing that with nobody near him and then he puts the ball out of play.” More

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      ‘What the f***?’ – Dwight Yorke’s hilarious X-rated reaction to Man Utd icon Sir Alex Ferguson’s shock trip to Macarthur

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      DWIGHT YORKE produced a hilarious X-rated reaction when former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson paid a visit to his new club Macarthur FC.Red Devils legend Yorke was named manager of the Australian A-League side in May.
      Sir Alex Ferguson shocked Dwight Yorke with a surprise visit to Macarthur FC in AustraliaCredit: Twitter @BenceHamerli
      Yorke won the Treble and two further titles under Sir Alex at Man UtdCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      It’s his first job in management, having also spent a year as a player Down Under.
      Yorke started with a baptism of fire as he took charge of an A-League XI against Barcelona.
      He then led new side Macarthur to their first-ever trophy, the Australia Cup, after beating Sydney United.
      And ex-United boss Fergie decided to pay Yorke a visit in person to congratulate him on his new-found success.
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      But the tactician could not believe his eyes when he discovered Ferguson had turned up at training.
      According to witnesses, Yorke and some Macarthur players were heard exclaiming: “What the f***?!”
      Yorke and Fergie enjoyed a fine working relationship together, with the ex-striker netting 65 goals for United.
      He won the Treble in 1999, plus a further two Premier League titles.
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      And Yorke admits he was blown away by Fergie’s presence, with the Scot now invited to watch Saturday’s game against Sydney FC.
      Yorke said: “It’s a wonderful surprise to us all – he didn’t have to be here.
      “He got in contact with me and said he will be in Sydney. It’s very gracious for him to be visiting our stadium here in Campbelltown.
      “I thought it might have been a problem, considering his age. Obviously he’s in good nick. He was happy to make the journey from the city, which is a long journey.” More