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    Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford burst into tears after FA Cup final win as Man Utd fans say ‘please don’t go’

    MARCUS RASHFORD and Bruno Fernandes proved how much winning the FA Cup meant to Manchester United.Both stars played a massive role in a magnificent 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Wembley.Marcus Rashford was emotional after the final whistleThe academy graduate gave his all on the fieldCredit: GettyBruno Fernandes gave a tearful post-match interviewWith United leading 1-0, Rashford pinged a brilliant ball out to Alejandro Garnacho, who picked out Fernandes to tee up Kobbie Mainoo for the second.As the final whistle rang, the local lad broke down in tears.And after he came under fire for his performances, fans took to social media to highlight the academy graduate’s pass.Rashford has been linked with an exit this summer but there were plenty of calls for him to stay.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSOne user said: “Rashford crying I love him smmmm he better not leave.”Another added: “Rashford better not leave.”I hope rashford don’t leave,” posted a third.Manager Erik ten Hag is expected to be axed despite his victory.Most read in FA CupBut captain Fernandes came out in support of the Dutchman in an emotional interview.He told the BBC: “We know the manager has been under too much scrutiny, but that’s part of being at Manchester United. He deserves this.Man City 1 Man Utd 2: Garnacho and Mainoo stun title winners in FA Cup final to give Ten Hag perfect send-off”It’s a long season. It was difficult. It was our last chance to get something positive from the season. “We were here last year and we were not good enough to lift the trophy.”This season it is the other way around.” United skipper Fernandes lifts the FA CupCredit: GettyUnited took the lead as Garnacho pounced on a terrible error by Josko Gvardiol.Mainoo’s second stunned the Premier League champions before the break with the Red Devils fully deserving to be in front.Jeremy Doku scored a late goal to give City a lifeline but United held on to win Ten Hag a trophy in what could be his final game in charge.Erik ten Hag may leave United on a highCredit: Getty More

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    Man Utd ratings: Garnacho shows United’s future is safe as Onana ruins commanding display with absolute howler

    MANCHESTER UNITED defied the odds to get the better of their imperious neighbours Manchester City and lift the FA Cup aloft.The Red Devils were written off before a ball had even been kicked and thanks to a teenage double from Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho in the first half, they pulled off a 2-1 win.Manchester United won the FA CupCredit: GettyManchester City were taught a lesson by their neighboursCredit: ReutersErik ten Hag may be leaving, but his players gave him some send off under the arch.United looked by far and away the better team in the first half as they pounced on City’s mistakes and gave the Red side of Manchetser something to sing about.And despite a late goal from Jeremy Doku to try and pull things back at 2-0, Ten Hag’s men were able to dig in and get over the line.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated each Man Utd player’s performance… READ MORE ON MAN UTDANDRE ONANA – 5Was looking the commanding presence he has struggled to be so often this season and then… Absolute howler to give City hope late on as he let the ball squirm through his fingers from Jeremy Doku’s shot.AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 7Can we see this every week? Calm and composed in defence, he was strong and disciplined with every challenge and kept both hil Foden and then Jeremy Doku quiet.RAPHAEL VARANE – 8Back and fit for his farewell performance and looked a calming presence at the back. Shame it has taken a Cup Final to get both an appearance and performance from him in what will be his United farewell.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 8You cannot underestimate what a miss the little Argentine has been for United. It’s not just his ability to keep giants like Erling Haaland quiet but that spirit he gives the team.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDIOGO DALOT – 7Voted Players’ Player of the Year by his Manchester United teammates last week and deservedly so. What a ball from deep to set the move going that lead to their second goal.All 16 of Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd signings rankedDIOGO DALOT – 7Got the nod ahead of Casemiro for what will be his last game of a loan spell with the Red Devils. He repaid the faith shown in him by the boss with a solid display in front of the back four.KOBBIE MAINOO – 8What a season it has been for the 19-year-old midfielder. This time last year he was just a spectator, now one of the stars of the show as he slotted home United’s vital second.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 9When Erik ten Hag talks about the future being bright at Old Trafford he is talking about players like Garnacho. An inspirational figure on the day. Scorer of the first and helped set up the second. A player who draws you to the edge of your seat.BRUNO FERNANDES – 9Playing as one of two false nines with Scott McTomninay, City simply could not pick him up. He was here, there and everywhere. His awareness and touch off to Mainoo for the second goal was superb.SCOTT MCTOMINAY – 7He is too often the fall guy when others are injured but on this huge occasion he had the trust of the boss and responded with a strong display up front while regularly retreating to help his teammates at the back. 7.MARCUS RASHFORD – 7Dumped by England after a poor season for United but he was back for this Wembley showpiece an proved that he still suits the big stage. Great crossfield pass to Garnacho in lead up to second goal.SUBSTITUTESJONNY EVANS: (for Martinez 74) What a way to bring down the second coming of his United career. 6.RASMUS HOJLUND: (for Rashford 74) A roller coaster of a first season but he needs the right service. 6.READ MORE SUN STORIESVICTOR LINDELOF: (for Garnacho 90+3) On top help see the game out as United tired. 6.MASON MOUNT: (For McTominay 90+3) On for the injured McTominay. He will be hoping for an injury free season himself from next August. 6. More

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    Ex-France star who tore Man Utd apart wakes up unemployed aged 33 after release by former Champions League finalists

    WISSAM BEN YEDDER has left Monaco as a free agent.The talented forward, 33, was out of contract at the end of the season.Wissam Ben Yedder has left Monaco in search of a new clubCredit: AFPThe Frenchman celebrates at Old TraffordCredit: Mark Robinson – The SunHe held talks with the French club but both parties decided his future was elsewhere.Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro said via Get French Football News: “I had a talk with him yesterday. “It was a very good one-on-one conversation. “It was good to reflect on the season, to listen to him, to listen to his expectations for the future, and how he sees himself.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”A player like him being free is very attractive in the market.”Monaco later confirmed 19-cap France star Ben Yedder’s exit.Scuro added: “Everyone knows Wissam’s qualities as an exceptional striker with an incredible sense of the game and of scoring goals. “What he has done on the pitch over the last five seasons will go down in the club’s history.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We wish him all the best for the future.”Ben Yedder scored twice for Sevilla at Old Trafford to knock Manchester United out of the Champions League in 2018.Fans stunned by France manager Didier Deschamps’ ‘ruthless’ half-time team-talk – despite being 7-0 upHe scored 70 times in 138 matches for the Spaniards before moving to France.Ben Yedder racked up an impressive 118 strikes in 208 outings for Monaco and should have plenty of suitors despite his age.His exit could open the door for former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, 22, to establish himself with the Ligue 1 outfit next season. More

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    Fans say ‘this is Man Utd heritage’ as forgotten star suffers ultimate humiliation

    MANCHESTER UNITED loanee Facundo Pellistri has been slammed for Granada’s 7-0 defeat to Girona.The 22-year-old spent the second half of the season on loan at the La Liga side who have now been relegated from the first tier.Facundo Pellistri who is on loan at Granada has been slammed by fans after suffering a 7-0 defeat against GironaCredit: RexPellistri was sent on loan to the La Liga side at the start of the yearCredit: GettyPellistri – who relocated to Spain at the beginning of the year to secure more playing time – was sent off for two yellow cards.Jose Ramon Sandoval’s team couldn’t maintain their spot in the league and ended the season in the 19th spot.And after falling at the wrong end of a seven goal scoreline to Girona on Saturday, fans have blamed Pellistri’s home club for the performance.One fan said: “Facundo Pellistri cost them this amount of goals, this is Manchester United heritage.”READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSUnited have conceded their most amount of goals this season (58) while also ending the season in their worst placed finish (8th).It is the lowest the club have EVER finished in the Premier League since its inception in 1992.The lowly position has overtaken the 7th placed finish that the club slumped to in 2014, initially under David Moyes in the season after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.That meant no Europe – unless they win at Wembley today against Manchester City.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile Pellistri’s initial impact was promising, as he scored a goal and provided an assist in a 3-3 draw against Barcelona, but things took a different turn afterward.His recent game against Sevilla saw the right winger only touch the ball 29 times across the game.All 16 of Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd signings rankedHe made a total 15 appearances and only scored two goals.Alongside this the club have been through three managers this term due to the team’s poor performance. More

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    Fans say ‘Ten Hag has got his aura back’ amid claims Man City were leaked FAKE Man Utd FA Cup final line-up

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans went into meltdown amid claims their FA Cup final line-up was leaked.But in a twist worthy of a Wembley showpiece the team that was doing the rounds proved to be incorrect.Has Erik ten Hag pulled off an FA Cup final trick?Credit: GettyMarcus Rashford will play from the startCredit: ReutersNow, some fans are even saying the leak was a ploy orchestrated by Erik ten Hag to confuse Manchester City.Team news being revealed ahead of time has been a problem for United this season.So fans were fuming when it was suggested Rasmus Hojlund, who started the last two matches on the bench, would play ahead of Marcus Rashford.It was also claimed that Sofyan Amrabat got the nod over Casemiro.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSUnited influencer Mark Goldbridge claimed to have seen the XI YESTERDAY.He wrote: “Leaking the team the night before is a bit week tbh (to be honest).”Yes players are leaking it but doesn’t mean journalists have to. “Many of us know the leaked one since yesterday lunchtime but understand it’s a cup final ffs.”Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut United’s official team announcement featured Rashford and Amrabat – meaning the leaks were either false or a deliberate red herring.One fan tweeted: “Ten Hag got his Aura back.”Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?Another added: “Did ten hag fake a lineup???”A third posted: “Ten Hag putting out one last pump fake before he goes out.”Casemiro was meant to be on the bench today but was replaced by Willy Kambwala in a dramatic late twist.United face an uphill task this afternoon against the Premier League champions.But it is unlikely that veteran boss Pep Guardiola will be knocked out of stride by a social media line-up.And Ten Hag is expected to lose his job even if he wins this afternoon. More

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    Erik ten Hag savagely trolled by WWE commentator amid claims Man Utd boss will be axed even if he wins FA Cup final

    ERIK TEN HAG cannot catch a break at the moment.The Manchester United manager is trying to prepare for the daunting task of facing Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions.Erik ten Hag’s future has been the subject of constant speculationCredit: GettyWade Barrett could not resist aiming a dig at the United bossCredit: GettyAnd if facing noisy neighbours Manchester City at Wembley is not enough to worry about, the drumbeat over him losing his job is growing deafening.It has been claimed that Ten Hag will be axed even if he WINS this afternoon, with United needing to shell out £9million in compensation.The Dutchman, 54, claims United want to rebuild with him at the helm.But even WWE commentator Wade Barrett seems to know something Ten Hag does not.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs The Bloodline made their way into the ring on Smackdown, the British announcer aimed a cheeky dig at the under-fire tactician.Barrett said: “Paul Heyman is basically The Bloodline’s answer to Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag. “He’s still got a job, but for how much longer?”The WWE rumour mill suggests Heyman could soon be kicked out of The Bloodline in favour of Solo Sikoa.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMauricio Pochettino, Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and Thomas Tuchel are emerging as the main contenders to take over at Old Trafford.Ten Hag will be packing his bags and fleeing the UK within 24 hours of the final whistle.Ten Hag’s six worst defeats as Man Utd managerWhen he was asked about sitting down to do a season’s review with Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the final, his response was telling.Ten Hag said: “No, we already did that and on Sunday I will go on holiday. I think I deserve it.”In 2015 Barrett mocked former United star Wayne Rooney which led to the club legend slapping him in the face.Ten Hag’s five worst defeatsERIK TEN HAG has suffered some heavy defeats during his tenure as Manchester United manager.
    5. Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd, November 2023
    The damaging defeat saw the Red Devils dumped out of the Champions League.
    4. Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth, December 2023
    It was the first time the Cherries had ever won at Old Trafford with the players being booed off.
    3. Brentford 4-0 Man Utd, August 2022
    Perhaps a sign of things to come, in Ten Hag’s second Premier League game, his side was dismantled by the Bees.
    2. Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd, May 2024
    The heavy defeat to the Eagles saw the Dutchman edge ever closer to the sack.
    1. Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd, March 2023
    Man Utd were embarrassed at the hands of their bitter rivals as they crumbled at Anfield as it was the club’s worst defeat in 92 years. More

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    Doomed Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag fights back and claims pundits and fans have ‘no sense of reality’ after horror season

    ERIK TEN HAG has hit back at his critics amid claims the Manchester United boss is on the brink of the sack.The Dutchman is set to be walking out the door even if the Red Devils beat Man City at the FA Cup final today.Erik ten Hag has hit back at pundits ‘who attack him to look better’Credit: GettyTen Hag is set to be sacked despite if United beat Man City at the FA Cup final todayCredit: GettyUnited’s dismal season is set to cost Ten Hag his job as reports on Friday revealed the 54-year-old will be sacked this weekend.The ex-Ajax man claimed the reason for the slack he has been getting this term is because people see United as an “easy prey”.Ten Hag told Dutch outlet Voetbal International: “The pundits in England want to score, they want to show they are worth the money, and for that Manchester United is an easy prey.”It’s the biggest club in England and possibly in the world. The club is either loved or hated, there is no in-between. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”So when things go bad, they all start talking and talking with very big words.”All this negativism from these so called experts who don’t have the capability to analyse something with facts, but who prefer to attack people to make themselves look better.”And these same people were the ones who gave me a pat on the back last year. “Last year I was able to walk on water, this year I am the worst manager in the Premier League!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd fans quickly responded on social media to say “this is full blown war”.While another added: “No truer words Erik, you won my heart.”How Man Utd can beat Man City in FA Cup finalTen Hag, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2022, led the Red Devils to a third-place finish and EFL Cup glory in his first season at the club.But has been unable to build upon that success this term, with United recording their lowest-ever Premier League finish.But in a blast at those who still expect more, he said: “Manchester United won the league for the last time in 2013, 11 years ago. But, still, they expect us to win every game while competing at the top. This club is not ready for that.“We were supposed to start building something and we made the first steps last year, but then you find out how big this club is and that nobody is ever satisfied.”Within the club people were satisfied, but outside the club there was noise by saying I won only the Carabao Cup, lost the FA Cup Final and finished third. Well, then you have no sense of reality. Other clubs had a much better squad.”Amid rumours that United chiefs are ready to move on from Ten Hag the Dutch boss has now claimed the owners “told him directly” that they want to “rebuild with him”.He continued: “They said they want to change everything and that they want to rebuild with me. This is what they told me directly.”Let me be clear. It has been bad. It has been crap. But despite everything, we are going to play an FA Cup final.”READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited have been hit with a number of injuries from the start of the season and saw their defence in particular suffer, which Ten Hag blamed for their poor performance.Ten Hag added: “The injuries have been really crazy. Not long ago I had to start my 15th different centre back duo of the season. I have had 33 different defensive lines this season.”Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
    Michael Owen – He has to go
    “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
    Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
    “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
    Jamie Carragher – Sacked
    “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
    Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
    “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
    Louis Saha – On the fence
    “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
    Alan Shearer – Sacked
    “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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    Steve Bruce, 63, ready to make return to management after ill-fated Newcastle and West Brom spells

    STEVE BRUCE wants a return to club management two years after his departure from West Brom.Bruce, 63, isn’t daunted by all the latest managerial exits, as well as those that will soon follow, and insists he is still “itching to get back” at the helm of what would be his 12th team in charge.Steve Bruce wants to return to management after two years as a free agentCredit: RexBruce endured an ill-fated stint at Newcastle and West BromCredit: GettyWriting exclusively for SunSport, the Manchester United legend and former Premier League boss explains why he still has the managerial bug:I WOULD love to be involved with a club again on the management side.This has been my longest break from the game in 46 years after leaving West Brom in October 2022.You’d think the precarious nature of being a football manager might put me off in a week which has seen Mauricio Pochettino surprisingly leave Chelsea.Read More on FootballI saw a crazy fact that there were more Premier League manager departures 48 hours after the end of the league season last Sunday (four) than there were in the whole of the Prem campaign (three).It sums up football management.So why would I still want to be itching to get back on the training pitch and working with players?It’s something inbuilt in me — that adrenaline rush every time Saturday comes round. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSI am hugely proud to have managed over 1,000 games at 12 clubs.Only five managers since the start of the Premier League in 1992 have taken charge of more matches.Man City WIN the Premier League for record fourth time in a row as they see off Arsenal on tense final dayI would hope to think an owner or CEO would see my experience as key in terms of being part of a management team or at the coal face itself.Steve Bruce’s managerial careerHere’s all the teams Steve Bruce has managed throughout his career:

    Sheffield United (1998-1999)
    Huddersfield (1999-2000)
    Wigan (2001)
    Crystal Palace (2001)
    Birmingham City (2001-2007)
    Wigan (2007-2009)
    Sunderland (2009-2011)
    Hull City (2012-2016)
    Aston Villa (2016-2018)
    Sheffield Wednesday (2019)
    Newcastle (2019-2021)
    West Brom (2022) More