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A FORMER Manchester United hero regrets trying to leave Old Trafford for rivals Liverpool back in 2007.No one has moved directly between the two foes since Phil Chisnall in 1964 when he swapped Manchester for Merseyside.Gabriel Heinze wanted to leave Manchester United for Liverpool in 2007Credit: PA:Press AssociationHeinze ultimately left Man Utd for Real Madrid but regrets all the dramaCredit: GettyGabriel Heinze almost broke that streak when he fought “for the freedom” to join the Reds in a heated Premier League hearing after United stood in his way.Heinze was enjoying a successful three-year stint under Sir Alex Ferguson that saw him winning the Prem title.But the former centre-back saw first-team opportunities dwindle and thus the Red Devils’ then chief executive David Gill allowed him to leave.However, an offer worth a minimum of €10million (£6.8m) had to be made for the ex-defender.Read More on Man UtdLiverpool saw the opportunity and tabled a £6.8m bid with the Argentine very keen to join Rafa Benitez’s side.However, United refused to even consider the proposal as their rivals continued to grow under Benitez in the Premier League and Champions League.In fact, the Manchester giants wouldn’t let Heinze join any of their direct Premier League challengers, including Arsenal and Chelsea.That sparked a heated battle as the then Argentina international felt he had the right to join any club he wanted.Most read in FootballHeinze said at the time: “My fight is for the freedom to negotiate with any club. “United never wanted me to leave for one of the big clubs, but this anti-Liverpool clause is incredible.”Raging Roy Keane once told forgotten Man Utd star ‘you’ll never make it.. you’ll be playing pub league’ in scathing rantA deal between Liverpool and Heinze never materialised as Real Madrid swooped in and met United’s demands, while the player was more than happy to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.But the 45-year-old insists he regrets all the drama when he looks back at it.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHeinze said: “I spent three years in Manchester and had some great moments and I regret it [leaving the club] a lot. “There are a lot of things I regret from the last months but I am a strong personality, Sir Alex is a strong personality.“I took the decision and, looking back, I regret it because it meant leaving a great club and their supporters. “I was aware of the rivalry [with Liverpool], I knew the risk of going from Manchester to Liverpool and what it means. “I hope it doesn’t tarnish the way they [the fans] see me and they will remember the three years I had in the team.”Gabriel Heinze coaching Newell’s Old Boys in the 2022-23 seasonCredit: AFP More

CHELSEA fans spotted the moment Noni Madueke tried to take the crucial penalty against Manchester United – before Cole Palmer pulled rank. Madueke came off the bench to brilliantly win a spot kick in extra time with the Blues 3-2 down at the time. Noni Madueke wanted to take Cole Palmer’s penaltyCredit: ReutersPalmer had already converted from 12 yards earlier in the match and has acted as Chelsea’s main penalty taker this season. But Madueke wanted to take the kick and had to be pulled away by stand-in captain Trevoh Chalobah and Enzo Fernandez. It left fans stunned as one said: “Madueke actually went up to Palmer to try and take the pen.”Another added: “Fighting to take the penalty and putting more pressure on Palmer.”READ MORE ON CHELSEAPalmer is eight for eight on penalties this season, while Madueke has scored both spotkicks he’s taken – in the league against Crystal Palace and Carabao Cup versus AFC Wimbledon. It’s not the first time this season there has been uproar over Chelsea’s penalty-taker.Last month in the FA Cup quarter-final against Leicester, Raheem Sterling saw his tame spotkick saved after taking the ball despite Palmer being on the pitch. It saw Sterling brutally booed by Blues fans before apologising for the miss after the match. Most read in FootballPalmer made no mistake from the spot against Man Utd, the former City star putting the Blues 2-0 up after Conor Gallagher opened the scoring. Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes got United back level before the break.And Garnacho then turned the game on its head in the second half to put United ahead for the first time.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe visitors looked on the road to three points until again Palmer struck late from the spot before hammering home the winner via a huge deflection.Chelsea had 28 shots overall compared to United’s 19 and ten of those were on target for the Blues.But still, under-fire Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag claimed his side were hard done by.Erik ten Hag reacts to Man Utd’s dramatic collapse in 4-3 defeat to ChelseaTen Hag told TNT Sports: “Yes we started poor, kicking the ball away and defending poorly.“But you saw we were dominating the game and it was brilliant how we played — we deserved to win the game.“But, you cannot give it away like we did and we have to manage this game better.”It is a team performance, you can point to one of the players but it is about team performance.READ MORE SUN STORIES“When it gets chaotic you have to deal with it as a team and we made the wrong decisions and we didn’t help out as a team.”That drew a confused reaction from fans, as one asked: “Did you watch the game?” More

ERIK TEN HAG raised eyebrows after incredibly claiming Manchester United deserved to beat Chelsea following 4-3 defeat. Boyhood United fan Cole Palmer scored a hat-trick and sealed victory with a winner TEN minutes into added time. Erik ten Hag claimed Manchester United deserved to beat Chelsea following 4-3 defeatCredit: @footballontntIt capped off a seven-goal thriller, in which United came from 2-0 down to lead up until the closing stages. But Palmer levelled from the spot then saw his winning strike from a short corner deflected to separate the sides. Pressure continues to mount on Ten Hag with United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe watching on from Stamford Bridge. Although the under-fire Dutchman insisted his side were hard done by in the capital. READ MORE ON MAN UTDTen Hag told TNT Sports: “Yes we started poor, kicking the ball away and defending poorly. “But you saw we were dominating the game and it was brilliant how we played — we deserved to win the game.“But, you cannot give it away like we did and we have to manage this game better. “It is a team performance, you can point to one of the players but it is about team performance.Most read in FootballMan Utd player ratings CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“When it gets chaotic you have to deal with it as a team and we made the wrong decisions and we didn’t help out as a team.”That drew a confused reaction from fans, as one asked: “Did you watch the game?”Another fumed: “He needs to take accountability.”Chelsea had 28 shots overall compared to United’s 19 and ten of those were on target for the Blues. The host’s also had 57 per cent possession and United now sit in sixth, 11 points adrift of the top four and welcome Liverpool on Sunday. More

MANCHESTER UNITED suffered a shocking collapse at Stamford Bridge following Chelsea’s late smash-and-grab victory.United thought they had the match won following a stunning comeback that saw them lead 3-2 against the Blues but Cole Palmer’s heroics led to a 4-3 victory for the hosts.Manchester United collapsed against Chelsea at Stamford BridgeCredit: APMan Utd ace Antony put together an impressive performance against ChelseaCredit: ReutersMan Utd ace Antony dominated down the right wingCasemiro struggled during Man Utd’s collapse at ChelseaCredit: APThe Blues initially rocked the Red Devils’ under-fire boss Erik ten Hag in the first half after netting twice within 15 minutes.Conor Gallagher opened the scoring after just four minutes and Palmer doubled the West Londoners’ lead from the penalty spot.However, the Red Devils fought back with Alejandro Garnacho’s strike in the 34th minute before Bruno Fernandes equalised five minutes later.Garnacho completed his brace on 67 minutes and United thought it was job done in west London.Read More on Man UtdHowever, Palmer took matters into his own hands during the dying stages as he equalised with another spot-kick in the 10th minute of added time.The Chelsea star then capped off a stunning triumph just a minute later to pile even more pressure on Ten Hag.But how did Man Utd stars fare? Dan King rates Ten Hag’s players below:Andre Onana – 6Could have done better with Conor Gallagher’s shot for the opening goal, but made decent saves from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer, twice, before a cruel deflection beat him for Chelsea’s winner.Most read in FootballAaron Wan-Bissaka – 6Teamed up well with Antony on the right when going forward, but sometimes found lacking  in defence, not least when he was caught upfield before Chelsea’s penalty. Better after break.Raphael Varane – 5Unfortunate for first goal, when ball ricocheted off his heels into Gallagher’s path, and even more so to pick up a knock that led to him being substituted at half-time.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?Harry Maguire – 6At times looked vulnerable to the pace in Chelsea’s attack but was solid enough when he needed to be. Forward run almost led to goal, did some good work at the back towards the end.Diogo Dalot – 4Caught out of position for early goal and was led a merry dance by Palmer. Provided cross for Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser but then slipped to concede late, late penalty.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERCasemiro – 4Sluggish from the start, slow to react for opening goal and misplacing passes regularly. Sent second-half header off target and was lucky to stay on the pitch as long as he did.Kobbie Mainoo – 7Lost ball in build-up to opening goal, but improved as the first half went on and he had to, so bad was the man alongside him. Gradually outshone the £100million midfielders in Chelsea blue. Antony – 8Spoiled lively start by giving away penalty but a threat all evening in one of his best United displays. Won the ball and then played a superb pass to tee up Garnacho for United’s third.Bruno Fernandes – 6Spent early stages moaning about fouls on him not being penalised but fine header for the equaliser. Kept his team going without hitting his usual standards with the ball.  Alejandro Garnacho – 8Much improved from the Brentford game, he capitalised well on Caicedo’s mistake to drag United back into the game and then gave them the lead with well-taken header.Rasmus Hojlund – 5Struggled to get into the game in the first half after a similarly ineffective display at Brentford. Livened up a bit after the break but not enough to avoid being hooked just before winner.SubstitutesJonny Evans (for Maguire, half time) – 5The veteran defender lasted only 21 minutes before he too had to go off injured.Willy Kambwala (for Evans, 66) – 6Good block on Jackson, did nothing wrong as United gave it away right at the death.Marcus Rashford (for Hojlund, 66) – 5Caught on his heels when Garnacho sent in a cross, offered little. READ MORE SUN STORIESScott McTominay (for Casemiro, 75) – 6Fresh legs and physicality gave United more midfield presence, unlucky to deflect in the winner.Mason Mount (for Garnacho, 85) – 6Loudly booed on his return to Stamford Bridge, worked hard in short time to frustrate former side. More

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to offer wonderkid Bendito Mantato a new contract, according to reports.The versatile youngster has impressed in the United academy.Manchester United are set to offer Bendito Mantato a new contractCredit: GettyMantato, left, has trained with the first-team this seasonCredit: GettyHe was fast-tracked to join in with first-team training last month, highlighting how highly valued he is at Carrington.And Mantato is set to be rewarded with a new contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.The deal will reportedly include a pact for a future professional contract.Mantato, 16, is considering the offer amid interest from other clubs, who hope to entice the winger away without having to pay much compensation.READ MORE IN SPORTUnited have been key to tie down young talent with Darren Fletcher’s twin sons Jack and Tyler penning new deals this week.Mantato has played for England at youth level and has even been compared to Bukayo Saka.He is also capable of playing at full-back and is considered to be one of United’s most promising prospects.Kobbie Mainoo has broken into the first-team this season and Erik ten Hag warned new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe not to disrupt his development of young players.Most read in FootballMeet two more potential future Man Utd stars

Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher’s sons Jack and Tyler penned new contracts with the club this week.
The twins, 17, were poached from rivals Manchester City last year.
The deal to bring them to United from their Manchester rivals is believed to have been a record for their age group.
The pair both play in central midfield and Jack represents England at Under-18 level, while Tyler plays for Scotland.

CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Don’t interrupt this process. We have good young players coming through.“They are developing very well in their progress. We are in a good way, a good direction and need to make the next steps.“You need to follow the process.”Fans rave about ‘Man Utd’s answer to Messi’ as 16-year-old academy product scores cheeky goal More