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      Marcus Rashford MISSING from Man Utd’s travelling squad for Tottenham clash as Alejandro Garnacho covers up

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Marcus Rashford has again been left out of the squad as Ruben Amorim’s team travelled to Tottenham for a crunch Carabao Cup clash.Alejandro Garnacho was recalled by United manager Amorim after he left both the Argentina international and Rashford, 27, out of the team that beat Manchester City on Sunday’s derby.Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho has been recalledCredit: ZenpixGarnacho was left out of the Man Utd squad that beat Manchester CityCredit: ZenpixHowever, there was no sign of Man Utd ace Marcus RashfordCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeA lot of Man Utd players travelled to Stockport train station via coachCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeBruno Fernandes took off for Tottenham for the quarter-final clash with TottenhamCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeRashford hinted that he will leave Man Utd soonCredit: GettyGarnacho, 20, had a snood pulled over his mouth and wore a black beanie hat before the trip to north London and Thursday’s quarter-final clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.A lot of the Red Devils’ players travelled to Stockport train station by coach after gathering at the airport car park.However, Rashford was unaccounted for at the Manchester giants’ rendezvous point.Rashford outlined his wish to leave United in an interview on Tuesday, having reported unwell for training on Monday. Read More on Man UtdUnited players were given Tuesday off by Amorim. England international Rashford told journalist Henry Winter: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”Nevertheless, in a press conference before Wednesday’s training session, Amorim confirmed that both Garnacho and Rashford would be in contention to return to the squad against Tottenham.Amorim said: “If they train well then I have to make a choice. We will see see at the end of training.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Of course [I expect a reaction]. I expect the best of each player every day so we will see after training.”Amorim was quite vague when explaining Garnacho and Rashford’s omission from the 2-1 victory against City but insisted it wasn’t due to a disciplinary matter.Man Utd player ratings: Amad Diallo experiences greatest moment of his career but Diogo Dalot doesn’t do enough vs CityThe Man Utd boss said: “It is important to say why, it was not a disciplinary thing. Next week, next game new life, they are fighting for their places.”But for me it is important the performance in training, the performance in games, the way you dress, the way you eat, they way you engage with your teammates, the way you push your team-mates. “Everything is important in our context in the beginning of something when we want to change a lot of things, when people in our club are losing their jobs, we have to put the standards really high.”For that, they have to fight for their place in the team and today the team we proved we can leave anyone outside the squad and manage to win if you play together.”I’m going to say again it was not a disciplinary thing. It’s the small details. You can see the games like I see, there are some things that have to change. “But it is a new life, it’s not a disciplinary thing, it’s the performance in training, the performance in game and then I have to change, to choose players.”If it was disciplinary, I would say that here and it will be a bigger problem but it was not that. “It was just that I want to improve my players and you understand that for so long, for example with Rash, we tried a thing and it doesn’t work. Let’s continue to do the same thing or try something different?”So it’s as simple as that. If they train well with the talent they have we will be so much better with them. Both of them. READ MORE SUN STORIES”But they have to work hard, they do, today they trained really hard so it’s a good thing. New week, new life, let’s see the next one.”According to the Manchester Evening News, this is the full squad for the trip to Spurs: Onana, Bayindir, Heaton, Dalot, Mazraoui, Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire, Lindelof, Evans, Martinez, Malacia, Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Eriksen, Mainoo, Antony, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund, AmadMan Utd will face Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup in north LondonCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeManager Ruben Amorim and other Man Utd players drove to the train stationCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMan Utd beat Man City on Sunday in the derby at the EtihadCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHarry Maguire and co will face Tottenham in the quarter-finalsCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMan Utd star Casemiro was seen at the train stationCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More

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      Why Marcus Rashford joining Arsenal is perfect fit but £325k-a-week Man Utd ace must first choose between cash or career

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      MARCUS Rashford is at a crossroads.But now the England star has to make the biggest choice he has ever faced – does he care about cash, or about his career?Marcus Rashford has admitted he is ‘ready for a new challenge’Credit: GettyRashford could be a good fit at Arsenal under Mikel ArtetaCredit: GettyRashford’s shock admission that he is “ready for a new challenge” after some two decades under the Manchester United umbrella has altered the dynamic around his future.That Rashford might not fit the blueprint of Ruben Amorim – who has now responded to Rashford’s comments – was not exactly a surprise.The Portuguese coach prefers a 3-4-3 formation but appears to have settled on Rasmus Hojlund as his starting central striker and wants two “narrow” inside forwards, with the width coming from the wing-backs.Rashford has always wanted to play through the middle but is often at his best exploiting spaces out wide – and that skillset does not necessarily suit the way Amorim wants to play.READ MORE ON MAN UTDEven so, going public with his evident dissatisfaction at being bombed entirely from the squad for the Manchester derby was a major move, even if he vowed there would be “no hard feelings” if he does leave his boyhood club.In truth, Rashford has been leaving United almost from the moment he signed that new £325,000 per week contract in 2023.Something was broken in his connection to the club. His form dropped, his threat dissipated, his issues with the hierarchy deepened.When Erik ten Hag dropped him for hosting a birthday party after a derby defeat, and he later pulled a sickie to miss the FA Cup game with Newport, it felt even then that the writing was on the wall.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe facts suggest the love affair has ended. After scoring 30 in all competitions to earn that new deal, he has scored just 15 in the 18 months since it was signed.Amorim’s arrival seems merely to have accelerated what was increasingly inevitable.Gary Neville hits out at ‘Moping’ Rashford and Garnacho and has heated argument with Micah Richards live on Sky Sports Now, though, it is up to Rashford to determine what his future will bring.If it is only about the money, then his options might be somewhat limited.It is hard to see a Prem rival coughing up the same £16.9m annual salary – although Rashford’s comments have probably knocked £20m-plus off any transfer fee, even next month.But Real Madrid have their fill of big-money strikers and Barcelona’s budget remains restricted by La Liga financial controls.In Europe, then, that probably leaves PSG – but a move to a one-club league.Or, in the wider world, he could follow the likes of Ivan Toney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Firmino and Co and head to the Saudi desert.Lucrative, yep. Certainly a different environment – and that may be exactly what Rashford both wants and needs. But the football? Not in a million years.What Rashford needs, above all, is to be able to play for trophies and showcase his talents.There is no better stage than the Premier League – which has far more global eyeballs on it than any other domestic competition.And in that Premier League there is one club crying out for a goalscoring No 9, especially if he can also play down the left channel to balance out the side and widen its threat.Rashford has always been more Longsight than London.Yet Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta, might be the perfect fit.The Gunners’ lack of a proper scorer is one of the major factors many fans feel has hurt their title challenge this year.Gabriel Jesus has never been a natural finisher, while Kai Havertz is still a converted midfielder.And while the link-up between Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka makes their right flank deadly, faith in Gabriel Martinelli on the left is waning.There have not been too many who succeeded at Arsenal after leaving United – although Danny Welbeck was not a flop.READ MORE SUN STORIESRashford has all the attributes to change that history, if he can reproduce what everybody knows is inside him.And by breaking free, giving himself the chance to start all over, Rashford can make a point to Amorim that will resonate for a very long time. More

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      ‘He is right’ – Ruben Amorim responds to Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd transfer bombshell about wanting ‘new challenge’

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      RUBEN AMORIM insists Marcus Rashford is going nowhere and told him: You’re already in the right place for a new challenge.The Manchester United striker effectively admitted the time had come to move on in a stunning interview after he and Alejandro Garnacho were axed for Sunday’s derby.Ruben Amorim reckons Marcus Rashford ‘is right’ after the Man Utd star’s transfer exit commentsCredit: GettyYet manager Amorim says the door is far from slammed on Rashford’s Old Trafford career – and he is convinced there is still a future for him at his boyhood club.The United chief admitted: “I think he’s right – we have a new challenge here, and it is a tough one, for me the biggest in football.“We are in a difficult situation and this is one of the biggest clubs in the world, so THIS is a new challenge, a big one.”If Rashford was to move on, the only serious chance of matching his £350,000-a-week wages would be at Paris St Germain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOtherwise it would mean a hefty drop to his basic salary…or heading for the footballing wilderness of Saudi Arabia.Yet for Amorim, it isn’t an issue he will have to address, because he intends to keep Rashford.He added: “Of course, because this kind of club needs big talent and he’s a big talent, so he just needs to perform at the highest level and that is my focus. I just want to help Marcus.“I have not spoken to him yet, because yesterday I gave a day off to the lads. But he is our player and ready for the next game.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“What I want is to take the best stuff of Marcus Rashford as the player, so I don’t talk about the future, I just talk about the present.“I want the best of each one of them and that is the key point for me, I just want to win and to help the team be better.’It doesn’t look good’ – Roy Keane tips Marcus Rashford for Man Utd transfer exit after he is DROPPED for City clash“We are better with Marcus, that is simple and we will try different things to push Marcus to the best levels he showed in the past. That’s all.”Amorim’s main focus is on tomorrow night’s Carabao Cup trip to Spurs – and he expects a reaction from both Rashford and Garnacho if they feature.He said: “Of course I do – I expect the best of each player every day so we will see after training.“We have one more training session, but it’s the same situation of all the other players. If they train well then I have to make a choice. We will see at the end of that.“My focus is to have all the players in the best that they can be to prepare for each game. There is no ‘if, if, if’ at this kind of club, it is just Tottenham so let’s focus on this game.”Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s best performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez’ pass, he then clipped the ball past Ederson and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on in a deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zirkzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game. 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      Five clubs Marcus Rashford could join after bombshell transfer revelation Man Utd star ‘wants a new challenge’

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      MARCUS RASHFORD sensationally threw his future into doubt by revealing he is ready for a “new challenge”. The boyhood Manchester United fan and player was dropped for his side’s 2-1 win at the Etihad against rivals City.Marcus Rashford sensationally threw his Man Utd future into doubtCredit: GettyAnd that came amid speculation the club are ready to sell the England international. Now in an interview with journalist Henry Winter, he said: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”When I leave it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.”If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse.READ MORE IN football “I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.”When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.”He had previously been linked with the Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain when his deal was due to end in 2023.However, he stayed at Old Trafford after extending his contract last year.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHowever his future is now up in the air, with new manager Ruben Amorim axing him from last weekend’s Manchester derby.Rashford, 27, was left out of the squad for Manchester United’s victory over Manchester City along with Alejandro Garnacho.The omission has come amid speculation that he could be sold by the Red Devils.Sky Germany have reported that Man United “would sell” Rashford by the summer at the latest.It is also claimed that the club are “open to top offers” during the upcoming January transfer window.With Rashford’s future on the line, here SunSport looks at five teams he could join.PSG The French champions have been heavily linked with Rashford over the past few seasons. And PSG are yet to fully replace Neymar on the left-wing, opening up the opportunity for Rashford to do so. Gary Neville hits out at ‘Moping’ Rashford and Garnacho and has heated argument with Micah Richards live on Sky Sports Bayern Munich The German giants were linked with Rashford earlier in the season, just after the summer window. England skipper Harry Kane could help tempt over Rashford but he would have heavy competition in Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry. Barcelona The Spanish champs reportedly turned their attention to Rashford after missing out on the signing of Nico Williams last summer. Barcelona are stocked up on wide options but with Robert Lewandowski now 36, Rashford’s ability to play centrally could be key. Arsenal The Gunners have never shied away from signing stars from rivals, recently Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling from Chelsea. And if Rashford wants to remain in the Premier League, a move to Arsenal under Mikel Arteta could attract the forward. Chelsea An outsider could be a move to West London – like Rashford’s former United team-mate Jadon Sancho did last summer. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut, Chelsea are well served on the left with Sancho, Joao Felix and Pedro Neto all playing on that flank this campaign.However winger Mykhailo Mudryk is also currently suspended and faces a potential ban of up to four years after failing a drug test. More

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      Alejandro Garnacho eyed by former club for shock return just days after being dropped by Man Utd for derby clash

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      ATLETICO MADRID are keeping tabs on Alejandro Garnacho’s situation at Manchester United.The Argentinian wideman was surprisingly axed from the Red Devils squad for the Manchester derby at the weekend.Alejandro Garnacho was dropped by Ruben Amorim for last weekend’s Manchester derbyCredit: GETTYGarnacho is on the radar of former club Atletico MadridCredit: GETTYNew boss Ruben Amorim said he had made the decision based on what he has seen in training since taking charge.And that has alerted several European clubs — including Atletico, who had Garnacho on their books as a youngster.He spent five years in the Spanish capital before heading for Old Trafford in 2020.Amorim opted to start with Amad Diallo, who turned the game in the second half of the derby, winning a penalty and then scoring the winner.READ MORE ON GARNACHOThe Ivorian, signed from Atalanta three years ago, is now putting the finishing touches to a new contract with United.Amorim’s dropping of Garnacho and fellow forward Marcus Rashford surprised many.But not former Red Devils defender Rio Ferdinand, who said on his Rio Presents podcast: “This manager doesn’t seem to be the type of guy that will let stuff slide.”He seems to be a very honest and straightforward guy. We saw Erik ten Hag do this early, going against players.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“But in time, the consistency wasn’t there across the board with other players.”The squad then starts picking holes in that. I’d like to think it’s different with Amorim.Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says he has no disciplinary issues with Rashford and Garnacho “He seems very direct, ‘You’re not playing – that’s it and that’s why.’“I think in the training ground, he’s instructed all of his staff to keep their eyes open about everything.”How do these players interact with all members of staff? How are they when I’m not in the room? He seems like a man of detail.”He later added: “I think something’s gone on in the training ground.”And I’m not privy to that information.”But for him to talk about things not related to football about why players aren’t in his squad that week, something’s happened off the pitch.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s thought ‘that ain’t for me’. And by the way, I love it.”United will be back in action on on Thursday night, travelling to north London to take on Tottenham in their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash.Rio Ferdinand is a fan of Ruben Amorim’s ruthlessnessCredit: RexMan Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s best performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez’ pass, he then clipped the ball past Ederson and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on in a deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zirkzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game. 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      Marcus Rashford reveals he is ‘ready for a new challenge’ days after shock omission from Man Utd squad for derby triumph

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has admitted he is “ready for a new challenge” after being left out of the Manchester derby.The Manchester United forward has struggled for form over the last 12 months.Marcus Rashford has revealed he is ready for a ‘new challenge’Credit: GettyRuben Amorim dropped Rashford from the squad to face Manchester CityCredit: PAIt was thought that he would be given a fresh start under new manager Ruben Amorim after he replaced Erik ten Hag.Rashford, 27, however, has not managed to convince the Portuguese coach that he should be a key player.The forward, along with Alejandro Garnacho, was left out of the squad for Manchester United’s victory over Manchester City.The omission has come amid speculation that he could be sold by the Red Devils.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd now, Rashford has admitted that he is ready for a “new challenge”.He told journalist Henry Winter: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”Rashford continued to insist that when he does leave Man United, he would not have any “hard feelings”.He added: “When I leave it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse.”I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.Ruben Amorim vows to ‘find the right solution’ for Marcus Rashford but new Man Utd boss rules out position change “When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.”He had previously been linked with the Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain when his deal was due to end in 2023.However, he stayed at Old Trafford after extending his contract last year.Pushed for his reaction to being axed from the derby squad, Rashford said: “It’s disheartening to be left out of a derby, but it’s happened, we won the game so let’s move on. “It’s disappointing but I’m also someone as I’ve got older I can deal with setbacks. “What am I going to do about it? Sit there and cry about it. Or do my best the next time I’m available.”United boss Amorim insisted he was not “sending a message” with his selection.But Amorim did say: “We try to evaluate everything – training, performance, game performances, engagement with team-mates, push their team-mates up.”Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players. It is my selection. Simple.“I don’t want to send a message it is simply an evaluation and they know it. The players are really, really smart.”I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put your clothes to go to a game. Everything. I make my evaluation and then I decide.”Meanwhile, Rashford has been fired a warning by team-mate Diogo Dalot.The defender claimed that if players want to succeed at Man United they need to “suffer”.Club legend Roy Keane has even insisted that leaving Old Trafford could be the best thing for Rashford.He told Sky Sports: “We need to see how they react to this big disappointment of being left out of the squad in a big game – a big call from the manager… he’s putting a marker down to these players.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I feel probably a move for Marcus definitely would suit the player.”He’s been at the club a long time, a new challenge (would be good).”Roy Keane believes leaving Manchester United could be good for RashfordCredit: X @SkySportsPLMan Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s best performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez’ pass, he then clipped the ball past Ederson and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on in a deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zirkzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game. 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      ‘We played like under-15s,’ fumes Bernardo Silva as angry Man City ace admits ‘we deserved’ Man Utd loss

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      BERNARDO SILVA has slammed Manchester City for “playing like under-15s” in their defeat to Manchester United.Despite taking a one-nil lead through Josko Gvardiol in the first half, City were undone by two late goals from their cross-town rivals.Bernardo Silva had harsh words for his team-mates after Man City’s late collapse against Man CityCredit: X @SkySportsPLThe late defeat saw City move to just one win from their last 11Credit: GettyIt saw Pep Guardiola’s side record fall to just one win in their last 11 games.And speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Silva, 30, said City “deserved” the result.He said: “We deserved what happened. At this level a game or two is unlucky. We can’t say this is lucky or unlucky — 10 games it’s not about that.“Minute 87 in a derby, winning 1-0 and our corner ends in a penalty for them, if we make these stupid decisions with three or four minutes to go you deserve to pay for that. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Looking at the game I think there was only one team that could win the game, but at the end we lost. It’s not one game, it’s a lot of games lately. “We have to look at ourselves. You can say ‘oh that’s a bit unlucky’, no. It’s the decisions you make. Today in the last minute we played like Under-15s.”On the “stupid” decisions City have been making, Silva continued: “We don’t want them to happen. “It’s a bit frustrating because if you look at the game until [the] 86th minute there was only one team that could win the game. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Then from a corner for Man City, you leave a centre-back, Ruben stayed, but we end up with the ball at our keeper. There’s no excuse for that.”Silva, who has been around for six Premier League titles, did not have any qualms about naming and shaming team-mates either.Pep Guardiola says ‘I’m the manager and I’m not good enough’ as Man City lose again He added: “When it happens in 10 games, we have to look at ourselves and see what we can do better.”There needs to be communication for us to play short or to keep the ball in the corner or something.”At least if the ball ends up with one of our midfielders, just put it in the corner. Not put yourself under pressure. It’s not just the pass from Matheus to the keeper. “It’s everything, how the ball ends up from Ruben [Dias] to Matheus [Nunes] and Kyle [Walker] we have to do better. “Be more experienced, smarter, at this level even if you’re better than the opponent. You deserve to lose the game.”It’s quite normal that we’re not very happy at the minute. Not just this game but the last month. We have to do better individually and collectively because it’s not the standards of Manchester City.”The defeat saw City drop outside of the top four, with City travelling to Aston Villa for their next game.Pep Guardiola’s horror Man City runPEP GUARDIOLA admitted he is having sleepless nights as he endures his worst-ever spell as a manager.Here are the three-time defending Premier League champions’ nightmare last 10 games…Oct 30: Tottenham 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 2: Bournemouth 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 5: Sporting Lisbon 4 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 9: Brighton 2 Man City 1 – DEFEATNov 23 – Man City 0 Tottenham 4 – DEFEATNov 26: Man City 3 Feyenoord 3 – DRAWDec 1: Liverpool 2 Man City 0 – DEFEATDec 4: Man City 3 Nottingham Forest – WINDec 7: Crystal Palace 2 Man City 2 – DRAWDec 11: Juventus 2 Man City 0 – DEFEATTOTAL – WINS 1, DRAWS 2, DEFEATS 7 More

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      Rasmus Hojlund destroys Kyle Walker with savage poem after Man City star’s ’embarrassing’ play-acting against Man Utd

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      RASMUS HOJLUND destroyed Kyle Walker with a savage poem on social media after the defender’s “embarrassing” dive.The pair sparked a melee during the first half of Sunday’s incredible Manchester derby when they squared up after Walker’s late tackle on the Danish striker.Rasmus Hojlund clashed with Kyle Walker in the Manchester derbyCredit: GettyThe Man City star dived to the ground after the clashCredit: AFPHojlund, 21, reacted furiously to the challenge and immediately leapt up and sprinted to the England man – clashing with him forehead to forehead.After a couple of seconds, Walker threw himself to the ground despite minimal contact, clutching his face as Hojlund watched on in bemusement.Harry Maguire was left raging by the incident, charging over to scream at Walker on the ground, before being jostled away by Erling Haaland.Roy Keane was far from impressed at the interval, calling Walker “embarrassing”.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSky Sports brilliantly replayed the moment to Keane during half-time and included a pop out screen to show the United legend’s reaction.And the United legend, who couldn’t believe his eyes, vented: “Look at this, I don’t know the guy and I’m embarrassed for him. It’s embarrassing.”Both Walker and Hojlund were booked by Anthony Taylor for the incident.But it was the United striker who got the last laugh as his side came from behind to claim bragging rights, thanks to Amad Diallo’s late heroics.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Hojlund wasted no time in rubbing it in to Walker after full time.He shared a picture of the pair clashing heads on Instagram, calling the England defender out for his play-acting.Man Utd player ratings: Amad Diallo experiences greatest moment of his career but Diogo Dalot doesn’t do enough vs CityRoy Keane watching Kyle Walker’s ’embarrassing’ diveAlongside it, he wrote the poem: “Manchester is red. Violets are blue. What a brilliant performance. But the Oscar goes to…”And United fans, unsurprisingly, absolutely loved it.One posted: “Rasmus Hojlund has just absolutely rinsed Kyle Walker.”Another commented: “I already loved Rasmus. Adore the guy now!”A third said: “I’m guessing Rasmus Hojlund manages his own social media pages and I hope it never changes. What a man.”Manchester is red. Violets are blue. What a brilliant performance. But the Oscar goes to…Rasmus HojlundWhile one wrote: “Rasmus Hojlund has absolutely ruined Kyle Walker with that caption.”United boss Ruben Amorim put his faith in Hojlund and Diallo for his first derby showdown after DROPPING both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the matchday squad.The new manager appeared to suggest it was down to performances on the training and match pitch – while warning his stars how closely he is watching them.Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s bets performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Edersonn and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on ina deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game.He said: “We try to evaluate everything training performance, game performances, engagement with team-mates, push their team-mates up.”Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players. It is my selection. Simple.“I don’t want to send a message it is simply an evaluation and they know it. The players are really, really smart.”Everybody understands my decision and I have to choose. It is simple selection.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Of course the context is difficult because we have to win games and we have a difficult situation now.”I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put your clothes to go to a game. Everything. I make my evaluation and then I decide.” More