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      Man Utd have two ‘potential replacements’ in mind with Ten Hag ‘on thin ice’ according to ‘senior source’ at club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have two potential alternatives in mind to replace manager Erik ten Hag who is “on thin ice”, reports suggest.Ten Hag has overseen United’s worst start to a season in 61 years with his team languishing in eighth place after losing five out of their first 10 Premier League games, of which they have won the other half.
      Man Utd manager Ten Hag is on “thin ice” after a terrible start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are considering Zinedine Zidane to replace Erik ten HagCredit: AP
      Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is also a top target for Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      According to The Times, a “senior source” believes the Red Devils’ two most recent heavy losses to Manchester City and Newcastle at Old Trafford have left the Dutch tactician at serious risk of being sacked.
      That is why club chiefs are already thinking ahead and view Zinedine Zidane as well as Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as potential replacements.
      Zidane has been a free agent since 2021 after his second stint as Real Madrid manager came to an end following a staggering three Champions League triumphs across both tenures.
      Amorim, on the other hand, is considered a rising star as he led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in his first full season in charge two years ago.
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      However, there are major complications due to the club’s ongoing ownership saga.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still waiting to complete his 25 per cent purchase of the club, which could see him run all sporting matters.

      Ratcliffe’s partial takeover could affect chief executive Richard Arnold’s position, and he will be needed if United decide to look for a new manager at this time.
      The Red Devils have previously expressed confidence on Ten Hag and, according to Fabrizio Romano, club sources claim there have been no moves to replace him.
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      Sir Jim is said to be looking to make changes in other key positions, such as finding a new chief executive and sporting director as well as establishing a new football board.
      However, there have been reports that the players are losing faith in Ten Hag.
      Reports suggested there have been complaints regarding his tactics, which led to showdown talks in the dressing room after the loss to City, and training methods, which some feel have led to injuries. More

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      Man Utd had more players wearing CAPTAIN’S ARMBAND than they had shots on target against Newcastle

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      MANCHESTER UNITED had more skippers than shots on targets in their Carabao Cup humbling against Newcastle – as sorry stats pile up for Erik ten Hag.The Red Devils manager insists he is still “confident” he can turn United around but admits the club are in a “bad place”.
      Casemiro was Man Utd’s first skipper vs Newcastle but went off at half-timeCredit: Rex
      Centre-back Victor Lindelof was perhaps a surprise choice as second captainCredit: Reuters
      Bruno Fernandes was the third and last of United’s skippers on a dismal nightCredit: Getty
      And woeful statistics have engulfed Ten Hag’s squad in the past week.
      Three United players wore the captain’s armband in Wednesday’s 3-0 humiliation – one more than the team’s total number of efforts on target.
      First Casemiro skippered the Red Devils but went off injured at the break.
      Victor Lindelof then took the band – until passing it to Bruno Fernandes when the midfielder came on for the final 25 minutes.
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      Throughout the tie, however, United were armed but far from dangerous as Newcastle strolled into the quarter-finals.
      The Red Devils rarely threatened the injury-hit Magpies, firing ten efforts off-target.
      And although the stat about skippers outnumbering on-target shots is more quirky than damning, it typifies the disarray at Old Trafford.
      Fans called it “shocking” – but it comes amid a string of other facts and figures far more damaging to Ten Hag’s chances of staying in charge.
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      Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City took the Red Devils to 34 home Premier League defeats in ten years – the same number as Sir Alex Ferguson suffered in his whole reign from 1986 to 2013.
      And the midweek Carabao Cup exit meant United have lost two home games in a row by three goals or more for the first time since 1962.
      It’s also the first time the Red Devils have been defeated in five of their first ten home matches since 1930-31.
      Ten Hag said: “I take responsibility for it. It is my team and they are not performing.
      “I understand when the results are not there it is logical they (fans)  are questioning that.
      “But I am a fighter. I see it as a challenge.” More

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      ‘There are a lot of fall-outs behind the scenes’ at Man Utd says Shay Given who sees ‘divide’ between Ten Hag and stars

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      FORMER Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given said that Manchester United’s problems extend beyond the field following their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle last night.He believes there is a “real divide” between the players and Erik Ten Hag as he delivered his analysis on the heavy defeat.
      Things are beginning to look ominous for Ten Hag at UnitedCredit: Alamy
      The result was United’s second consecutive 3-0 loss at home after being beaten by Manchester City at the weekend.
      There is a growing feeling that Ten Hag has lost the dressing room at United, with his treatment of Jadon Sancho continuing to dominate conversation.
      The winger continues to be exiled from the squad until he apologises to the manager, but that position has been undermined by Ten Hag continuing to play the likes of Antony.
      Raphael Varane’s absence from the Manchester derby first XI and complete omission from the squad yesterday is another talking point, with some claiming the Frenchmen is the “new scapegoat”.
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      Given told Sky Sports after the match: “It feels there is a real divide, in my opinion, between the players and the manager.
      “I think there are a lot of fall outs behind the scenes, that maybe we don’t hear about.
      “Varane was missing tonight and in the derby, ill, Sancho is out of the picture and Antony has had his issues.
      “At the end of any managerial reign at any club, there seems to be a disbelief.
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      Given told Sky Sports he is worried for Ten Hag at UnitedCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      “Players have to take responsibility, that’s their job when you cross the white line.
      “But it seems at the end of someone’s tether that players, I don’t want to say down tools, but there is disconnection.
      “Losing the derby at the weekend and then losing here tonight, the game was over after an hour.”
      Former Manchester United and Newcastle striker Andy Cole said the club needs to stick together in the midst of defeat with the club now at a crossroads.
      He told Sky Sports: “Losing Sunday and again this evening, the performance wasn’t good and Ten Hag knows that and appreciates that.
      “He is talking about looking at himself, but the players need to look at themselves as once you go over the white line, it is not about the manager, it is about playing for each other.”
      United have the chance to arrest their poor run of form since the international break when they travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham this Saturday.
      Another poor result could leave the manager in big trouble – with United ninth and eight points adrift of a Champions League spot. More

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      Fans say Newcastle Twitter admin ‘chose violence’ after savage tweet during Man Utd Carabao Cup mauling

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      FANS claim Manchester United were “cooked on and off the pitch” as Newcastle’s social media team “chose violence” with a taunting tweet.Three days after a 3-0 Prem derby humbling against Manchester City, United departed the Carabao Cup by the same score against the Toon. 
      Man Utd fans booed their team at the end of each half while some in a crowd of 72,484 left Wednesday’s Carabao Cup defeat earlyCredit: Getty

      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag is under mounting pressureCredit: Getty
      Noting some home supporters exiting early, the Magpies’ admin posted: “Tonight’s attendance at Old Trafford is 72,000. Slightly less now.”
      And the response on X, formerly known as Twitter, was no kinder to the Red Devils.
      “It’s a zinger,” said one fan, and “Total violation,” stated another – apparently with glee.
      United were booed off at the end of each half by disheartened fans.
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      And after the Toon added to the home misery with their online jibe, one supporter mocked Erik ten Hag’s troubled side further by posting: “Cooking them on the pitch. Cooking them on Twitter.”
      Fans, at least from the North East, were even more delighted when one viewer posted what he called “context” – a clip of those United fans leaving before the final whistle.
      Newcastle supporters could be heard chanting in that video: “We can see you sneaking out.” 
      One fan replied online: “Watched like 32 times. I love this so much.”
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      Early sub Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall, with his first goal for Newcastle, had put the visitors 2-0 up at the break.
      Joe Willock’s solo special then clinched a victory stroll on the hour.
      Old Trafford boss Ten Hag told Sky Sports: “We know this is not good enough. We have to take responsibility for it, so do I. We’re sorry to the fans.”
      And of the jeers from United supporters, the Dutchman added: “We have to recover from it. We have to do it quickly. Saturday (at Fulham) is the next game. We have to raise our standards.”
      In contrast, Newcastle fans could not have been happier with their nightCredit: AP More

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      Man Utd’s Mason Mount slaughtered over Newcastle’s first goal as online jokers tease ‘if only his shirt wasn’t so tight’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans blasted Mason Mount for a disastrous first-half performance against Newcastle.United hosted the Magpies at Old Trafford and found themselves trailing 2-0 at half-time after goals by Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall.
      Manchester United ace Mason Mount was slammed on social mediaCredit: Reuters
      That was after the way Newcastle’s Tino Livramento went past Mount with immense ease

      And it was Almiron’s opener in the 28th minute that led to some intense criticism for Mount.
      Tino Livramento won the ball back in the Toon’s own half, before going past the playmaker with absolute ease.
      Livramento then played the Paraguay international a perfect ball at the back post from where his team-mate hit the back of the net.
      United legend Gary Neville was so stunned he claimed the full-back went past Mount “like he’s not there”.
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      Fans took to social media immediately after Newcastle’s opener to voice their own shock.
      Some even trolled United over recent reports suggesting the players have found their adidas kit to be “too tight”.
      Paddy Power tweeted: “If only Mason Mount’s shirt wasn’t so tight, Livramento wouldn’t have been able to waltz past him as if he wasn’t there.”
      Another commented: “What has happened Mason Mount, my God Livramento walked past him there.”
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      A third posted: “Mason Mount let Livramento have a clean run.”
      This fan said: “Bro how can Livramento run past Mount like tha?”
      And that one stated: “Livramento just absolutely rinsed us… Moved passed Mount like he was nothing.” More

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      Man Utd’s 20 worst ever signings named with Paul Pogba in second and England star Harry Maguire in seventh

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever signings have been named with a handful of current stars among them.The 20 biggest transfer flops in the club’s history were ranked by FourFourTwo.
      Paul Pogba has been ranked second in Manchester United’s worst ever signingsCredit: Getty
      Harry Maguire also appears in the top 20, coming in at seventh on the listCredit: Getty
      Paul Pogba comes in second place, with Harry Maguire also appearing in the top 10.
      Portuguese winger Bebe comes in at number one as the Red Devils’ worst ever signing.
      Bebe was signed as an unknown in 2010 after being spotted by the club’s scouting network.
      Sir Alex Ferguson even admitted he had never seen him play following his £7.5million move from Vitoria Guimaraes.
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      The wideman scored twice in seven appearances for United before he was sold to Benfica four years later following a string of loans.
      Pogba places one spot behind Bebe, though, having returned to Old Trafford for a then world record £89million fee in 2016.
      However, the Frenchman won just three trophies as he battled criticism from fans and pundits across the next six years.
      By the time he left on a free in 2022, Pogba had registered 80 goal contributions in 226 appearances.
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      Bebe’s £7.5million move sees him ranked first in the listCredit: Getty

      Cult hero Eric Djemba-Djemba completes the top three, having been signed as a potential successor to Roy Keane in 2003.
      His £4million move from Nantes failed to prove fruitful, though, as he made just 13 league starts before leaving for Aston Villa 18 months later.
      The rest of the top five consists of Ralph Milne and Donny van de Beek, who rank just ahead of Alexis Sanchez and Maguire.
      Milne was signed from Bristol City in 1988 but made just 29 appearances before losing his place in the side to Lee Sharpe.
      Ferguson even picked Milne out as his worst ever signing in 2009, explaining: “I only paid £170,000 but I still get condemned for it.”
      Eric Djemba-Djemba completes the top threeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ralph Milne was singled out by Sir Alex Ferguson as his worst signingCredit: Getty
      As for Van de Beek, he remains at the club after signing from Ajax for £34million in 2020.
      His time in England has been marred by injuries and a lack of minutes, with a loan move to Everton failing to turn his fortunes around.
      With just under two years still remaining on his contract, the Dutch midfielder has played just 21 minutes so far this season.
      Sanchez sits in between Van de Beek and Maguire in sixth after he lasted just a year-and-a-half at Old Trafford.
      The forward had been highly sought after before he signed from Arsenal in 2018 for £30million in a deal which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go the other way.
      However, Sanchez mustered just five goals in 45 appearances ahead of being shipped out on loan to Inter Milan, who he would then join on a free transfer.
      Maguire is next and finishes the not so magnificent seven despite being a former United captain.
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      The England international had the armband taken off him by Erik ten Hag in the summer after a dip in form saw him slammed by fans.
      His £75million arrival from Leicester in 2019 had made him the most expensive defender in history before rivals Manchester City snapped up Josko Gvardiol for £78million this year.
      Donny van de Beek has struggled since his £34million transfer to UnitedCredit: The Mega Agency
      Alexis Sanchez left United on a free transfer just 18 months after signingCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Man Utd ‘lining up Onana replacement as they scout keeper with £65m release clause’ – but could turn to unemployed star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a swoop for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to reports.The Red Devils signed Andre Onana in a £47million transfer from Inter Milan this summer, but his performances so far have left a lot to be desired.
      Man Utd want to sign Diogo CostaCredit: EPA
      Despite his poor run of form, the 27-year-old recently said that he WILL compete in the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon in January if given the chance, meaning Erik ten Hag will be without his No.1 for up to seven games.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last week that United are exploring the possibility of bringing David De Gea back to Old Trafford to cover Onana’s absence.
      However, Portuguese outlet A Bola now claim that the Red Devils are targeting a move for Porto shotstopper Costa.
      A United representative allegedly went to watch the Portugal international in action against Vizela last week.
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      Costa’s current contract expires in 2027, but he has a £65m release clause.
      The 24-year-old has been at Porto since 2011.
      He made his first team debut in 2019 and became the club’s first choice goalkeeper two years later.
      Costa has since made 122 appearances and kept 50 clean sheets.
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      Should he join Man Utd, Costa will likely become Ten Hag’s first choice goalkeeper.
      Onana could then be moved to the bench. More

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      Struggling Man Utd stars ‘moan adidas kits TOO TIGHT and are wearing replica tops’ as fans say ‘our club is a mess’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED stars have complained their adidas kit is too tight as their shambolic season finds news lows.According to The Mail, some United players are so dissatisfied with their kit manufacturers that they have been wearing replica items instead.
      Manchester United stars have complained about their adidas kitCredit: AP
      Andre Onana is among the players frustrated at the kitCredit: EPA
      Some of the Red Devils’ aces have not worn the official socks since the second game of the season at Tottenham in August.
      Andre Onana has had issues with his jersey as he had been wearing the shirt specifically designed for players with a closer fit than those made available to fans.
      However, the summer signing found it too tight and has now switched to a looser replica version.
      The Manchester giants’ 2-1 victory over Sheffield United two weeks ago was the final straw for the goalkeeper.
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      Bizarrely, United’s No1 last season David de Gea complained his kit was too BAGGY.
      However, Onana has a larger frame than his predecessor and it appears the adjustments made with De Gea in mind have backfired.
      Other United players have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the socks as they find them too tight on their calves.
      Some cut holes in the back of their socks but the club ultimately switched to fan-issue socks as a temporary solution.
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      The club and adidas did not comment to the Daily Mail on the situation but the kitwear company are understood to be looking into a solution.
      United fans, however, have been left furious with the latest issue amid a turbulent campaign that has seen Erik ten Hag’s men slumping to eighth place in the Premier League table.
      One fan tweeted: “Holy f**k our club is a mess.”
      Another commented: “We’ve already blamed VAR. The refs. The injuries. The schedule. The owners. The stadium. Only thing left was the kit and well… Here we are.”
      A third posted: “What a disaster of a club from top to socks.”
      This fan said: “We have become a joke club. What is this am I reading!!”
      And that one wrote: “We should start keeping some news to ourselves. This club is highly embarrassing.”
      Man Utd stars claim the jerseys and socks are too tight this seasonCredit: PA More